PORCELAIN, PEARLS & PEACOCKS for the Château! 🦚

In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZbin earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €350
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZbin chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2,019
March 2022:
The Fred Hollows Foundation €2,311
April, May & June 2022:
Ardmore Community Fund €5893
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

[@diamondhair11]

I love glass too.... My father was a Glazier. He cut the glass for stained glass windows, and put them together to build the most glorious windows. He made a 40 ft. tall window for our church, with a dove and rays of sun, etc... It is beautiful. My father made many stained glass windows and traveled over the US and installed them into many churches, cathedrals, businesses, and peoples houses. He once came home from the BLENKO factory and brought my mother 8 BLENKO bottles/vases home. My father also made stained glass lamps.... I have 3 lamps he made, and 1 of the BLENKO bottles. My father passed away 10 years ago, but I miss his, quiet, humble, strength.....

[@hawkoliver]

Peacock pearls are also known as Tahitian pearls! They are actual pearls and highly collectible and valuable. They aren’t costume jewelry! Please treasure them. ❤

[@cares8181]

I would definitely have them appraised before assuming one way or the other.

[@pambohan2977]

Gloria has given the best gifts. Wow! Magnificent!

[@kellyhawes9293]

Thank you for being so thoughtful to send a donation in memory of Ian. I'm sure that his family is most appreciative as well. ❤

[@maryschlotter108]

I think one of the many reasons so many are drawn to your channel is because the love of art, the love of creativity and the good that you have created by the thoughtful donations to charity. Helping others. In memory of Ian. 🙏🏻Beautiful, thoughtful gifts today. Thank you Stephanie and all the people at LaLande who make this world a better place.

[@nellumyeoj]

So very glad you enjoyed the book! Easton and Lyric were super excited to see it on the channel and hear you read their names. Philip is right, the whole idea for the book came from a doodle of the kids in a very Addam's family style.

[@albertpeckham8708]

Gerry is so very very lucky to have caught his cancer at an early stage. Bon chance....Gerry.

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

That's wonderful to give to cancer research. My husband has been fighting brain, lung, and lymph node cancer. It's been a rough road but we have faith in our God above. Thanks for your videos' they sure do help.

[@robynforman1978]

Stephanie you are a credit to your parents and Percey. You are truly a beautiful soul.

[@paivitiitta1884]

Cancer touches so many of our lives , so it is important to keep awareness on surface , women , men , check up ! Thank you Chateau Unwrapped !

[@michaelt8727]

The generous gifts unwrapped each week show us how many precious and beautiful treasures have been crafted and brought into this world for all to enjoy and now will reside in an elegant French chateau, safe, secure and carefully preserved to delight each generation that follows.

[@karenbrunton6529]

Extraordinarily beautiful gifts, today. Yes, Nati should wear the "not as advertised" pearls. They are so lovely on her and deserve to be seen, not just at Christmas time.

[@martaaberg3330]

Those necklaces are so great against Nati's pretty blouse.

[@Jennifer-1717]

How wonderful would it be to have a peacocktail party this Christmas season where you all could dress up with peacock coloring as your inspiration.

[@purplehaze5977]

I just noticed the cushions with both of you on them, i love them

[@tinacarrol6702]

Stephanie Glad The Charity Money Is Going To Cancer, Beautiful Gifts To Night. Xx 😘

[@rhondathomas7952]

Our precious Ian! Such a beautiful soul! He loved working at LaLande. You could always tell from the smile on his face when you walked into the room and talked of his work. He just beamed. He knew he was loved and appreciated! I think of his girlfriend often and hope she is doing well. Gone but never forgotten. He will live on in your vlogs! Especially every time we see the coving and the tower and the beams in the entry way. RIP Ian! 💙🥰🙏🏻

[@marygarrapa3537]

Thank you for the good news about Gerry. I'm really, really pleased.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

I always think beautiful studio glass looks best in windows (that aren't often opened) when you don't have them out on tables, as the light plays beautifully with glass and translucency and glass looks lovely with any plant of flower one may have in a window, the nature outside etc, and is complimented by soft drapes. Pearls from actual oysters that size on a christmas tree, really? That's one previois tree. I'd use them with a thin turtleneck jumper, they look great on Nattie! That peacock shawl also looked stunning on the sofa in the video! Alot of very thoughtful gifts, beautiful and unique. Lovely contribuions to charities too. And being a bit light deprived atm the bright sunshine through the windows is such a cheerful sight! 😍☀️❤️

[@carolweaver3269]

The Peacock necklace is stunning on Nattie! The first one especially was jsut right for Nattie! The clors I think may well go with colors she may wear as I wear, the Blues, Greens and Teal, often and the beads soom to have those colors in them! Think for some reason the coloring is right Stephanie the ring you had one went perfectly with the Peacock purse! They wer all so lovely I could almost cry. That sounds odd, but they were such equiite gifts. The countess certainly lovely gifts and the seeds sound like they will do so great in the gardens. The scarf (Peacock) was truly out of this world beautiful! Ever single gift was so lovely! The charities are such wonderful choices. Micheal is a great shopper. The Murano glass beads do catch the color in Stephanie's eyes, an the scarf aswell. Very nice !

[@marcellejosephine9119]

What generous gifts again!! So beautiful and thoughtful. Everyone who sends such incredible gifts are so amazing!! 🦚💚💙

[@monalisa233]

I too wondered when the world got color as all the pics I saw that were old where black and white!

[@pamelamcfadden337]

J.Peterman is here in my City Lexington Ky He was also portrayed as himself on " Seinfeld" Elaine's boss. Very nice bag

[@christinevr7698]

Ha ha - I thought I recognized the name but I couldn’t place it! Elaine working there was a riot! Fun memory.

[@Sgirl]

It was an actor (John Hurley) who portrayed J. Peterman on Seinfeld, but yes he was portraying an actual person, John Peterman, who is the owner of the J. Peterman company ... haha, confusing ☺

[@lisaakinlabi]

As someone who never receives gifts the generosity simply overwhelms me. The very kind people who bless you all have a special place in heaven. I am also so very happy the deserving charities are also receiving much needed funds to do the wonderful work they do. Blessings all around.

[@virginiagiles1796]

Hello Lisa, I would love to send you a gift! I have a vintage/antique/handcrafted shop in a teenie town of 90 people in the Sacramento River Delta. Please let me know what kind of things you like! Sincerely, Ginny

[@marychrishannon7048]

When my son was 4, someone asked me what I got for Christmas. My son piped up with "Moms don't get presents" because he had never seen me get one at home. (divorced shortly thereafter). My heart went out to you when I read your comment. I am also overwhelmed by the generosity of those sending such wonderful gifts.

[@lisaakinlabi]

@@jiggyfun807 AAAwww you are so very sweet - this is very kind of you and appreciated! 🥰

[@lisaakinlabi]

@@virginiagiles1796 AAAwww Ginny the thought alone is all I need. I just like knowing there are good people out there! You made me smile! 🥰

[@lisaakinlabi]

@@marychrishannon7048 Mary I know this all too well. Huge hugs to you! I get my gratitude from knowing kind people still exist. 🤗

[@donnabeaty4760]

The chateau definitely needs a beautiful display cabinet in the new salon for all the precious gifts sent to keep them safe.

[@margarethouston8998]

The blue Higgins bowl is STUNNING!

[@margielynch7196]

I thrifted a Higgins piece, not knowing what it was, now I do. Love it!

[@icuinthelight]

Stephanie & Philip, you might think of getting your beautiful gifts insured...the Higgins Glass items are worth alot of money!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Turquious scarves is gorgeous

[@bernadenecarr5418]

I laughed when Stephanie said that she used to think the past was in black and white. I definitely used to think as a kid that the world used to be black and white. In fact I remember watching The wizard of Oz as a very small child and thought that the part when the black and white turned to colour was when the world became coloured 😅. I must have been a mixed up kid 😊. My favourite films were always in black and white though.

[@wendymaybury6329]

Perhaps the packing peas are compostable, ask Kirsty! 🤔😁

[@kimbaxley7595]

You can have a package marathon to finish opening any packages that are left before Christmas.

[@anjoma9746]

Nathi, you look so beautiful.

[@martinedehoef8594]

The scarfs are amazing. The turquoise one would be beautiful for nNaty with her black hair 😍

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

These peacock Pearl's are known as coindot even more special. Since they resemble small coins.

[@toddmurphy523]

The Higgins Art Glass piece is SPECTACULAR!!!!

[@sarahfoster6765]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I am annoyed that there wasn’t any adverts today, I thought KZbin always put adverts on every chance they got, what’s going on? 🤔. This is the only channel that I watch them obviously for charity & I couldn’t help out 😞. Xxx❤️🇬🇧

[@dinahreyes4947]

Wow! The color of that scarf really brings out the color of your eyes Stephanie! So stunning!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Those purple pink pearls look great on Nati

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Stocks flowers dry beautifully. How lovely they will be at La Lande after the season.

[@cepcee6035]

Amazingly, beautiful , generous gifts …… I have fallen in love with the Higgins vase , so beautiful, I want to cuddle it …..I would love to see it filled with flowers . The rest of my night will be spent googling Higgins , maybe stubble upon the exact same vase . Thank you for sharing and inspiring Xxx

[@brooke7464]

Porcelain, Pearls and Peacocks are very Laland

[@jaxstorey6734]

Wow. What a stunning, fabulous, gorgeous and delightful box full to the brim of things peacock! 🦚🦚🦚 And, guess what? I have that peacock shawl as well, draped over my little anitque wooden drying rack in the bedroom! Mine has a soft pink backgound, and every time I look at it, which is every day 😆, I think of you, Stephanie. 🥰 The lovely delicate bead trim can be fragile, just as a wee word of precaution. Such special and breathtaking presents all 'round, as always! I delight in just watching you all open them. 😍 Love, Jacqueline from New Zealand 🤗

[@stephaniewaters4931]

Beautiful gifts! People should watch for holiday shopping ideas! There is Oprah's gifts and then there are Chateau gifts!

[@danmitchell9808]

Château hero Scotsman. Evil doers beware were ever you are. ❤️ from Vegas

[@carolenooyens1189]

I love you all so very much. You are so awesome. You have been so very helpful during the pandemic. Thank you for your videos.

[@kristinbrown2270]

Oooh Floret seeds!!! I grow cut flowers and Floret is THE go-to boutique specialty shop that is trendy here in the US. Her books, website, and educational resources are very inspirational.

[@teresagreco9794]

Thank you Philip for showing us where the steam was coming from . I'm guessing very very hot tea.

[@gisellenorbury1537]

Yes Peacock pearls are beautiful on Nati . Love all the lovely gifts. Thank you 🙏.

[@doveleboeuf6625]

I have peacock colored pearls!! They're very pretty.

[@philomenadennehy8585]

Beautiful. Colourful. In furniture's store everything is black gray cream. The world is losing colour.

[@pattystoner9620]

So touching that you sent a donation on behalf of eon

[@carolinegooder7091]

I wish you had a 1920s 1930s room with lots of your art nouveau and Morris and Co designs. Even the yellow Egyptian chairs could live there.😘😘😘

[@christinevr7698]

Maybe one day they can have fun transforming an attic room in that theme?

[@elizabethstuart8401]

The beautiful aquamarine shawl would look very nice on mummy.

[@jeannebernard923]

Peacock day, why not😁

[@bernieevans484]

The blue peacock bowl picks up the exact blue in your Father’s painting behind you!

[@klmjtr]

Somehow I missed that there was a Philip pillow!

[@doveleboeuf6625]

The J. Peterson Co. In Ky, very famous for they're leathers and their long horse riding coats!!.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

I love the pearls on Natty🌷

[@carolinegooder7091]

Once you add white paneling to the room that now has mostly peacock wallpaper and just have the wallpaper in frames, you can decorate with some of your peacock things. That shawl would be wonderful in a frame for more color in the room and high shelves for precious items. 😘😘😘

[@LA-jf1zn]

Absolutely love the peacock scarf. It actually looks great on your couch. 🦋

[@monikastuckey8737]

No ad ever came up. Beautiful items

[@dianegiuntoli4784]

Little presents!!😂😂❤

[@allankarenbayne9835]

We love your dress you have on Stephanie and Nati looking good as always ,like the peacock items etc from Gloria

[@carolinegooder7091]

I am rewatching as I was late to the live presentation. Loved the charity list update and miss Ian H. Watch the ads for charity. ❤️

[@roywirick9854]

I think the advertisers would/should think… i am currently “watching “ a 40 minute ad! I am not even sure this chateau vid is that long! I “watch “ them all on all my channels! It is the least I could do! I love that these proceeds are donated. A clever solution to the generosity of viewers! 🦩🏳️‍🌈🌻🇺🇦

[@tamarahornyak5744]

Amazing glass and necklaces and everything else, your blessed.

[@tropicalmom2468]

LaLande has become a cache of beautiful items. Love all the good you are doing, changing lives and saving history.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Gloria you wrote a beautiful letter. So heart warming.

[@Curare8]

Floret seeds are lovely and hard to get because they are so popular and often sell out😊

[@rebeccalarason306]

Lots of fun watching you open all these generous gifts.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Such beautiful gifts and that Peacock Bowl! I am fainting over it! Maybe you could fill it with pot pourri? That has gone out of fashion these days, diffusers being more effective as s scent source in the house, but I am going back to pot pourri just for the lovely look of it. Thank you for the video!

[@bonniebriggs6925]

I love glass and live only a 2-1/2 hours drive from Higgins Glass gallery!! Definitely going on a field trip! Glad that so many charities are benefiting from the add revenue. Thanks to all the Lalanders !

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Love love love all the peacock glass and vase !! What fun!!

[@chuckt7636]

The Higgins bowl looks like it picks up the blue of the coats and dress in your father's painting behind you. It may look fantastic on that table.

[@sheilakadolph5002]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

I love the bright colour mixture in the midst of the green coloured room.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Once again the generosity is fabulous. So many beautiful gifts. Love the Higgins bowl and all the beautiful gifts. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@wendymorrison5803]

The porcelain pieces are lovely. The handmade studio glass a wondrous joy. I hope there will be space to display it in the Grand Salon. Seeing Nattie in the layered beads, there is a young and beautiful version of Helena Rubenstien. (who was , to be fair, not as beautiful) A ball to celebrate great women seems fitting. When is Internatiknal Womens Day?

[@denniscampeau6577]

You all continue to delight all who appreciate your enthusiasm and love of beauty! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@MissRubyTuesday61]

Such stunning gifts again Jist love the glassware and the ceramics I couldn’t Choose a favourite thank you for sharing

[@megkraft1108]

The peacock scarf would be a pretty table runner

[@jeanniehenrichs1897]

I believe Floret Farms have a show on the Magnolia TV network in the US

[@rayn8740]

I must comment on one specific gift from this week. The 70's Bernardaud vase is so pretty. It's so different from their other pieces I've previously seen. It's very cheerful.🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes, it’s so beautiful! I can imagine a floral arrangement with peacock feathers in it! ❤

[@jennifer6833]

It’d be lovely if you had a peacock 🦚 room or a hallway. Very thoughtful presents. xoxo

[@Thisbudtastegood]

I adore the letter from Countess Gloria! I grew up next to Riverdale.

[@clarefoskett9959]

The cushions on the sofa are beautiful, the faces. Please excuse if I'm behind and their origin already explained. Such lovely colours. X

[@cadeauxatthechateau]

The incredible portraits of Philip and me were made by Wendy Grimwood - she’s extremely talented and also send us the cushions!

[@Fiona-xv3st]

There is a dedicated and caring wildlife hospital based in Surrey UK called “WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION” they do incredible work to rescue Wildlife. My friend is a volunteer and takes care of orphan baby hedgehogs. They do incredible work and I thought they deserved a mention. Thank you.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

The vase looks great in the library!

[@shelbycooper7504]

Watched your new video last night Philip was brave up in the hot air balloon, amazing chateau and lovely couple I hope they visit

[@jillychandler]

What fabulous peacock glass! I love all things glass too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts from loved others with us all! Blessings and love, from a beautiful sunny, Autumnal Devon, England. xxx

[@kevinjewell233]

Stephanie is right, color came to be in 1939 while filming "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Women"....thus Technicolor brought us color and then Gone with The Wind!!!

[@sdole9448]

The blue Higgins bowl compliments your father's medieval painting's blue, I think. Perhaps on the bookshelf on a stand, backlit.

[@katherinespencer2633]

Stunning glass piece..lucky you, Stephanie 🎉

[@barbaragrace1992]

That vase could almost pass for a Clarice Cliff piece. It's gorgeous. Not to mention the Higgins blue bowl. It's stunning. I love your gifts today.

[@1231ms54]

Love the peacock things!!

[@sherryrector2275]

Thank you for being here for me.

[@mavep2855]

Beautiful gifts from amazingly generous and kind people. Wonderful to see you paying it forward for such worthy causes. 🙏🏻❤️

[@diamondslashranch]

Such lovely things! Nattie looks very Chanel in all the pearls.

[@Janieblueyes]

The Higgins peacock glass bowl goes perfectly with the painting by your father behind you . I would display it under it.

[@michelejesse3071]

Greetings and LOVE to ALL of YOU at CHATEAU DE LA LANDE! Appreciation and Gratitude for your channels! Thank you from Northern CA USA

[@drusabs]

March 25 is National Peacock Day, a random day to many, but what could be an omen to the sporting world of the potential upset to come from the Saint Peters. Peacocks some people celebrate peacocks on June 1st, which is National peacock day in the UK.

[@lindabryant4292]

I always get excited when I hear that the gift is from Michael, lol. Such amazing objects. 🧡

[@sandrapugh1373]

Me too. He is the best gift giver ever

[@lisalarosa4546]

What wonderful gifts! Thank you for sharing!