SELLING the CHATEAU CHINA!

Our epic chateau clear-out reaches the sacred Porcelain Cupboards - yes, it's time for me to let go of some of my precious china, and move it to our new Lalande shop...
The Chateau Diaries Episode 314 ✨🏰✨
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[@andrealinda6069]

This is the second time I've watched this video. I loved seeing all the different china sets of the Chateau. The kinds of videos make us feel like we're there.

[@wzrdreams]

I just love listening to you two chat about your shared love of porcelain and glassware. It's also quite sweet to hear Phillip call Stephanie "dahling". :)

[@msb5775]

Stephanie, I have a suggestion. Buy a big map and put it in the entryway of the chateau. Guests and volunteers who visit the chateau can place a small pin on it wherever they're from, so you can keep track of it!

[@wesleyc1694]

Fabulous Idea… love this thought

[@julesmaher5637]

That’s a fantastic idea. You could also buy a map to show all of the areas of which the porcelain has come from in France 🇫🇷. I think it’s a cute idea maybe I’m bonkers 😂 all my love from Liverpool in 🇬🇧

[@janetcorey5102]

They do that at Maine, USA country fairs

[@Pete-nl8ok]

Lots and lots of beautiful china.

[@gabschasse600]

I had an idea .....the wonderful painting of your mother ,in the garden ,should be photographed and made into a greeting or post card -and perhaps your fathers artwork ,too ! I hope ,in time ,the shop might have a website that people might visit and buy from When Gerry ,at last ,moves in ,perhaps he could be shop keeper proper - he would be great !!!

[@gabschasse600]

PS - Mazeltov to the young men !! 💜💜

[@kimberlyearly8918]

That's a great idea! I would like to have some myself! The one of mummy in the garden especially.

[@Lulabelle60]

Gabe, brilliant idea!

[@eledatowle8767]

Wonderful ideas, all of them!

[@frenchcountrylove7435]

Wreat idea and your fathers paintings and wrapping tissue paper.

[@ClaireDeLune2848]

I live in Germany now (I grew up in the US) and I LOVE visiting the various porcelain museums around the country. The history, the science behind it, the beautiful designs - it all amazes me. Seeing your porcelain collection up close like this was basically a virtual museum tour, so thank you!!

[@andrealandsburg8882]

I do love Maria..what a delight and wonderful chef for Lalonde!

[@wscwarden5022]

Now you've more or less done your clear out, you should make an invetory, and keep it up to date when you add to it. You can code purchase or gift. It would help if you ever needed one for insurance purposes too.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

I would not be surprised if Natti had this in hand already...

[@minastirith997]

but most of senders state steph could pass the gift on if they don’t need it at the chateau

[@wscwarden5022]

@@minastirith997 Yes, but in this vlog Stephanie was very conscious about not wanting to sell items that had been gifted to her, but readily admitted she couldn't remember all that had been. It seems to me that people send her gifts for a variety of reasons, and it's also clear that some wouid be horrified if the items were then discarded or sold.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

@@wscwarden5022 true, but lets hope people watching realize anything less than a dozen of the same china wont be used! Better then to send additions to china they akready do use, there'll always be larger dinnerparties than the twelve and they are very old school about setting tables in the sense of matching china, although not regarding crystal or linnen napkins or silverware as far as I can tell. People should learn from what we are seeing and think carefully or they'll need a warehouse at Lalande to keep sky high piles of unused gifts! I've been thinking this all along actually. They must have at least a hundred hedgehogs to sell as well if the aim isn't a palace of kitch 😂

[@karinbergman1646]

You could do it on computer, Excel spreadsheet 💗

[@trixiegirlism]

You could possibly have the proceeds from the shop go to charity as you do with the cadeaus. That way you could maybe sell some of the presents you've received and then the gifts would have helped a charity two times. I don't think the gifters would be offended. You can't possibly be expected to keep so many gifts forever.

[@svg7335]

I totally agree.

[@teresaobrien663]

We can all benefit from a good clearing out. Several of your gifts were given with a note that, in essence, said “if you can’t use it, don’t feel you need to keep”. We should never feel prisoners of gifts, or drown in the weight of others generosity. You show genuine appreciation for each gift as you receive them. That said, life is fluid and once you have enjoyed them, let them have a new life cycle with the next person so you are also free to enjoy the next experience. 🥰

[@TheChateauDiaries]

I may pass some gifts onto charity in time 😊

[@jo4vt]

I agree, for sure. I think anyone who gave a gift to the château family would see the shop as an extension of giving back to the château, but also to the extended family since any visitor to the shop is definitely extended chateau family. :)

[@julielozano1852]

Love seeing all the clearing out, you still have tons of things so you will be fine ❤️

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I don't think I've ever seen so much china. And it's all beautiful!

[@mattneillninasmom]

Suggestion: before selling anything in the shop, photograph them - that way, you will have a visual record of your sales, as well as a monetary one. It sometimes happens that one will go searching desperately for a remembered item - forgetting that it has been sold, broken, or given away!

[@marybrown8892]

superbe idea

[@Marykguise]

Wow! The shop is coming together. I agree with you Stephanie, it might be hard to let go of things, but you’re making room for the new!! It amazes me how much you and Philip accomplish together!! Great teamwork!!

[@jenng.7939]

If you haven't already, the data geek in me recommends that you assign the following project to a volunteer: for each cabinet in Narnia, kitchen shelves, future China room, etc., create an inventory spreadsheet with the names of each set of dishes, noting the category (porcelain, glasses, etc.), the maker, color or pattern, along with the number of pieces, where it came from (gift, purchase and from where/whom), a picture of the set, which pieces are missing that you're still hunting brocantes for, and where they are currently stored (in case you rotate things around). You should also include a $ value (of what you paid and/or the value you've researched on shops like Ebay). You may want to include a column to denote/track how many times you've used the set, to determine if you should keep it. Place all of this in a binder. Then the next time you're clearing, just open the book and look through it to determine your next items for the shop! It's a huge job, but would be so worth it.

[@gailcraig4495]

Great idea!

[@Helen-qb4gv]

This sounds like the sort of project I’d love. It mixes my records management skills with my love for porcelain. Keep this project for me Stephanie and if possible I’ll come and do it for you next year if you’d like.

[@ajtequilla9619]

as a database fiend I'd literally LOVE to have this task and create a super detailed notion page just for the porcelain (and honestly much more than just the porcelain)

[@tango2paris]

I really like these ideas, I like the idea of having a leather-bound volume tracking all of this all the gifts and inventory or the rooms themselves? Pictures and notes Etc and inventories of rooms in the Chateau, under Stephanie's chatelaine, what an opportunity she has to add to the historical record of the Chateau.

[@patriciaweston5560]

I’m overwhelmed by all the dishes you have, lol! My inclination is to bring absolutely everything out, put it all in one room and then pull out the favourites and load them back into a space designated for dinnerware and donate/ sell the rest a la Marie Kondo.

[@carolinegooder7091]

They are building a China Room. As soon as everything is moved there, they will see the whole collection.😉

[@joellenmeek658]

Your guests will have such fun in the new shop. I know I would.

[@zanbudd]

I love the passionate discussion about the practicality of one extravagant China pattern in favor or against! It’s lovely and amazing! You are all very brave ❤️🤗🦋🙏🏼

[@sidoniejansson403]

It was such a lovely ending with the sweet couple in the center of attention. The chateau fairy tale goes on and on.

[@thedesken]

You never cease to enrich all our lives. Thank you Stephanie ❤

[@carolehanrahan]

I love that you get to share so many special occasions with your guests. Congratulations to the happy couple.

[@paulabibb1116]

If I sent a gift I would not mind it being sold. A gift should be a "free" object with no strings attached. I would guess most people would not mind.

[@ginny736]

My Opinion…….Gifts should come with no strings attached, if given within one’s own family, unless they are family keepsakes and then you should tell the recipient to give you first dibs if they no longer want it. We’ve done this in our family for many many years and it works every time. If a gift is given to someone outside your family, it’s fair game. They can do what they want with it.

[@jameshaddan8538]

Ahhhh, the Brazilian couple put a smile on my face…congratulations to them both!

[@deborahreynolds1552]

What a lovely touch of romance, congratulations to the happy couple. Love it!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Clearing out and giving up favorite items is always hard. The gift shop will be a great addition. I agree with the suggestions of postcards with your father’s art, Andie’s art and photos from Michael Potts will be very popular especially for travelers who are limited with weight restrictions or space in their luggage. Congrats to the newlyweds 🎊🎉😍😘

[@lisamarutz9772]

As hard as you all are working, cleaning and decluttering, there is such a relaxed and easy feeling surrounding all of you!!! It’s just delightful 😘

[@katew3818]

In the USA they have cute combination presents. For instance you could sell the cups with the recipe for the drink and even perhaps the dry ingredients. The same if you had a chocolate moose recipe attached to a single cup. I also think cards and posters of your father’s art would be wonderful, especially if sold online.

[@carolz5090]

Great ideas!

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

Chocolate. mousse sounds wonderful.

[@paulabibb1116]

I love seeing your father's art as you roam the chateau. It goes rather beautifully with the antiques by way of contrast and a nod to a more modern time in history.

[@christineh5790]

Such beautiful porcelain Stephanie, I loved immersing myself in your china collections. You are being very strong and Philip is being very practical - a good combination! I’m one step behind you to where I’m gathering my best china from the back of cupboards to front and centre, so I will actually use them in ‘almost’ everyday use. The big drawback is of course that everything has to be hand washed!😬 Congrats to the happy couple and a big clap to Marie’s culinary skills. Marie is so multi talented being a beautiful pianist too. ❤️🏰🍽🎹

[@SCNYC]

At the end, I thought your view was a painting! I so treasure this channel. It brightens my day.

[@missyvanee]

Give the set that your Aunt gave you to Amaury & Natalia. Full circle back to family. They could use it in her new apartment.

[@rickigottlieb]

Bravo Stephanie! I applaud your determination to unload and declutter. Keep up the good work!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

A delight , as ever. Thank you all.

[@peterwhite9261]

Congratulations to the happy couple. Your shop is off to a great collection of items. Hard to imagine just after your heat wave your walking around with a hot water bottle. We have 32C here past few days. Better than 42C so I am not complaining. As always lots happening at Lalonde. Keep well.

[@carolz5090]

For porcelain addiction, doctors recommend that you take a lovely, porcelain tea saucer, preferably part of a set, and duct tape it to your upper arm in the manner of a nicotine patch. Failing that there is no cure. All that’s left is to do is to open a shop. Edit to add: A support group? Porcelain Anonymous? “Hi. My name is Philip. I almost bought 2 serving plates today.”

[@TheChateauDiaries]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ellen9018]

Porcelainiacs Anonymous?

[@carolz5090]

@@ellen9018 I wonder if there’s rehab? Here in the States that could mean going to Target, or Walmart, and buying dinnerware there without crying. If there’s no cure for porcelain addiction, I suppose it could follow the model of the methadone clinic that was by where I used to live (weirdly it was also next to an elementary school but there was never any trouble). Perhaps addicts could go in one by one and fondle a porcelain tea set or dinner service every week. Which begs the question, is hiding porcelain plates behind a statue of the Madonna actually a desperate call for help?

[@jayneturnbull5041]

I am loving going on the clearing the chateau journey, loved seeing the porcelain in the collection. Lots of happy laughing at dinner...make me feel good.

[@jilljensenliving]

You are so fortunate to have access to such beautiful dishes and fabrics! In England and France they are so plentiful! I hunt like a mad woman hefe in the states!!! I get so much pleasure everytime to go thrifting! Your bed crown and toile bed linens almost made me feint. I've recently purchsed a pair of chairs that were in a famiky for 100 years. I treasure them. By passing on what you dont use, soneone else will derive such pleasure

[@amme30]

Congratulations to your delightful guests on their wedding, wishing them every joy and happiness together. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@carolz5090]

Nice work on your LBGTQ heart salute!

[@dr.susanchaudoir8576]

What an episode. You've reminded me that things we use and buy and love along the years have a season that naturally can be let go! You've helped inspire and motivate me to let go of things I've been hesitant to let go. Onward to make way for new things that could have more meaning and purpose in my future if only I let the old go. Thank you for filming what would otherwise seem rather mundane, but its something we ALL need to do!! What inspiration! 👏

[@katehobbs2008]

So important not to turn into a crazy hoarder! I find it satisfyingly therapeutic to cleanse and reduce (but a bit painful). The brocante in France are a dreadful trap! 🇦🇺 it is so lovely to see your home full of guests again.

[@petuniasmithurst3606]

Oh wow how beautiful love love love it especially when Phillip calls you darling it makes my heart skip a little ❤️♥️

[@mavep2855]

So many beautiful items for the chateau shop, not easy to part with old familiar possessions. I love the vlog ending show dinner with the guests and the shot looking out at the sunset. Thanks Stephanie and Philip and company🙏🏼❤️

[@luluandmeow]

Congratulations to the lovely couple who exchanged rings in the chapel x

[@cindland]

Stephanie, I love to see how your relationship with Philip is blossoming and growing. Might be harder to notice in real life, but in your videos, it is noticeable how he is maturing in a way that complements you so much. He is direct and straight forward and is learning to guide you through your decision-making processes. He also seems much more comfortable in his own skin at least as we see him in camera. You could not be doing all this without him. Bravo to you both! I also love that he loves your China! To my husband, a plate is a plate is a plate-merely something to hold your food. Sigh.

[@rhondayoakum3622]

I'm absolutely in love with the yellow flower set that Philip pulled out from under I think the steps behind the angel I adore those🌼❤🌻💛🌾

[@andreacatzel8259]

I love these clearing, decluttering vlogs. ❤️ well done to you and Philip on the smooth, loving way you are dealing with chuck, sell or keep! And there is a LOT of china to get through. Huge congrats to the newly betrothed. What a perfect spot ….. and surrounded by love and laughter ….. can’t think of anything nicer! And the food and table looked divine! Maria is a treasure. Love to you all! ❤️❤️

[@jomcgee6094]

The wedding couple were adorable!!!!❤

[@chantallennox1201]

So funny! Philip is squirrelling away porcelain “nuts” around the chateau for a long, cold Winter of porcelain scarcity!

[@peggyvick935]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@mariak9727]

🥂🍾💖The newlyweds were adorable!😍 And the shot of them leaving the chapel…..epic!! 💖Truly the epitome of “life, love & laughter”!!

[@EEJCreates]

I am so impressed with Phillips memory of matching items. Keys, dishes, etc. Its a gift.

[@soulinspired143]

I love the little yellow tea set. So very pretty ❤

[@kimberlyearly8918]

Me too!

[@karinbergman1646]

Me as well💗

[@loveykukahiko4815]

So many pretty plates. Love the ones your Aunt gave you. It's hard to part with things that you've cherished for so long. Hopefully someone else will cherish them just as you did. If I spoke French I would fly over and shop. LOL

[@timmerriman]

Congrats to the wonderful couple! Stunning location to show your love for each other.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Congratulations to the happy couple. Loving the look of the shop and it will develop beautifully! Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week!

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

I commend you on your clearing. It is a painfully refreshing task.

[@eileeng2492]

Absolutely love Maria!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

I love seeing you clearing things out! We sold almost everything we owned. I wouldnt worry about selling the stuff you recieved as gifts.

[@patkuykendall-weeks2617]

What a fun video! Thanks for sharing!

[@trinadennewitz7892]

If you have some pretty linens/doilies (which I know you do lol), you could put some under the porcelain (in the shop) to make them pop. Even use a table runner under the porcelain on the table. Just a thought....everything is so beautiful; it would be very hard to choose what to get. 🌻

[@starmysticcatarot4928]

It was a joy to look through your amazing collections with you and hilarious when Philip said not to throw out the hedgehog bag LOL :D The ending was so lovely with everyone around the table and the food looked so delicious, yet again! Thank you for sharing :)

[@aislinghmixedmedia]

A great opportunity to style your Easter yellow and seasonal China as a place setting to use in future videos or perhaps books, cards etc. Fab.

[@Lulabelle60]

I totally understand how difficult it is to purge the things you love, because I had to do it. It's never easy and the tears flowed. You might want to go a brocante(s) to find a used greeting card/post card rack to display the post cards and note cards in the shoppe. I love the idea of photographing your Father's paintings and Oliver's painting of Mummy and turning them into notecards. And perhaps a series of photographs around LaLande - the garden, front facade, chapel, etc., in postcards and note cards with the year they were taken, updating them each year. People can buy them and follow along with your progress. And what about Andie's books and maybe even Oliver's art and Michael's photography, too. Your possibilities are endless!!! Just some random thoughts.

[@carolinegooder7091]

They had a postcard rack and kept it last year, so it could be in the attic or the storage room. 😁

[@gailcraig4495]

Great ideas!

[@cindland]

What fabulous suggestions!

[@marcgarreffa]

The 6 people sets would be wonderful for the guests in Apartments to use. Amazing things for sale!

[@jeanieallison4899]

You are my inspiration- keep up the good ( painful😩) work!

[@truthfinder6246]

Your shop is looking great and you two really are such a good couple and of course there's more love in the air at LaLande with an engagement!😀🤗💓💕💞

[@donnasteinberg1398]

I just adore those yellow cups! Lucky are all who get to visit your Chateau and shop!🙏 much love❤️

[@makewayforthebuster]

I love the lovely fishermen plates and agree you should keep them!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Decluttering and purging is always difficult. But you are right--it makes way for new things. 😊❤️🎶❤️👏👏👏🇨🇦

[@carinemunro1077]

and fund more chateau projects as well

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

@@carinemunro1077 Yes.

[@joanies6778]

Before I moved this last time, I downsized by about 80%. I was overwhelmed with 3 sets of dishes: a 10 place setting of fine China I rarely used, daily wares which mimmicked a fine designer set, and a heavier porcelain Italian set I bought for outside dining. I decided a household of one does not need 3 sets, so I let all go, but the fine China which I now use daily. Also, many pieces of nice crystal made it into a lovely couple's home who would use them more than me. I can not imagine having this many pieces of china to go through! Letting go is very freeing. Good for you to let those things go to create a space for new. 💖

[@carolweaver3269]

Congratulations to the couple that were engaged in the Chapel. Grat memory for you always. Hope a picture was taken? Then you would have it in an album too. Many blessings.

[@roywirick9854]

I don’t think anyone that sent you a gift would mind terribly if you sold it (accidentally or on purpose) as the proceeds still benefit the chateau. I think you both are approaching this with the right attitude with a large dose of reality! Well done! 🦩🏳️‍🌈🌻🇺🇦

[@twobluestripes]

I tend to agree. People were happy to give dear items a second life. Now some of them will have a 3rd and a 4th, and a FELLOW viewer (or maybe even another chateau owner who needs furnishing!) will get to enjoy it and cherish it as a souvenir, and just think, it is now imbued with the LaLande spirit! I think Stephanie should put a very kind call out for those who sent a gift of any kind and who would NOT want it sold to a fellow viewer and chateaux lover to write her and let her know!

[@queaniesincetip4363]

Such fun! Your Japanese set is called Geisha Girl porcelain. They were produced in the first half of the last century (be careful though as later on many fakes were made and passed off as antiques or vintage). Lots of articles online if you'd like more info.

[@nigelstewart3251]

So glad you said that, I have a very similar set, my uncle bought for his mother years ago, I didn't know what it was called , unfortunately its spent years in a box , it's just so delicate , kind regards Jane.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

@@nigelstewart3251 same here! Mine is a bit older than Stephanies, and totally transparent ehen held up to the light, a nightmare to transport (as I had to upon inhertance from my Grandmother) originally think it was my great Grandmother's but not sure. My grandmother used larger teacups, Royal Danish blue flowers (Blå Blomst) and the smaller for coffee, and had some other coffee sets as it's customary to have coffee with cakes and biscuits when entertaining in Sweden. Her afternoon teas were for only a few ex Brits mostly. I've never used the set as its so delicate and would take up huge space if unpacked... 🙄 They aren't worth much at all in Scandinavia, seen them in shops and auctions, nobody bidding. People under 70 are very modern here, retro 50s and 60s Swedish and Danish are popular, but not old transfere wear or asian that isn't Chinese and at least late 19th century, preferably 18th century handpainted Quianlong, Ming, famille rose, vert, jaune etc etc. In very good condition. The best of course being for display only. Not even Imari sells half as well as in the UK or US. In France it's all the rage atm to set your table with all different china, (big trend) so they're having a very English approach here. Let's hope people realize gifts of a half dozen cups or plates aren't being used nor can be sold, and instead choose something else to contribute to Cadeaux!

[@sapphirecamui6447]

@@gnarbeljo8980 OMG! i'd take that set off your hands in a heartbeat! I'd cherish and use it the way it deserves. ;p

[@gnarbeljo8980]

@@sapphirecamui6447 I'd let you have it, it's just impossible to ship anywhere. It's even difficult to move from one room to another without carrying it carefully on a tray. Talk about fragile, like eggshells!

[@sapphirecamui6447]

@@gnarbeljo8980 I definitely understand. I only wanted to let you know how lucky i think you are to have such a treasure. I did see some coffee sets? made of such fragile porcelain in the thrift store. maybe next time i should buy it, lol. But a new set of cups is the last thing i need right now DX especially since we're looking for our forever home.

[@anne8663]

As a duck lover, I’ve never seen such beautiful plates with ducks than this one ❤️ And congratulations to the happy couple! 🥂

[@rossonearth]

I loved this vlog. Organizing so you can see and appreciate what you have is so rewarding! The shop sounds perfect!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I never want these videos to end. I can escape my life for 30 minutes and pretend I have friends and good times in a chateau. When it is over I am back to my plain house in Minnesota, USA.

[@ana419]

You should make a trip to Lalande make them your real friends! The you can keep visiting them online and know it is the real thing. :)

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

Dear Stephanie and Philip, thank you for infecting me with your declutter virus. Its is high time I give a lot of my surplus stuff to Emmaus here in Eindhoven, which is just around the corner. And a little tip for the shop: ask Amaury to make little slats at the back of some shelves. That way you can put big serving bowls straight up against the back of the cupboard to make space for more items. Good luck from LaEindhoven ;-)

[@lizstevenson7801]

It took me about 8 years to finally condence all my china, books, fabrics and furniture down to basic but happy and manageable at my age of 76. Moving from a large old Queenslander house to a one bedroom cottage by the sea was the hardest thing for me, so I can understand that you are so tempted not to sell things you have had for years. I must admit now it was the best thing I ever did. Your attitude Stephanie that someone else will love it as you did when they buy it is the best advice, its it sad at the time but sensible. The food looked delicious as always, you have inspired me to return to preparing my meals a bit more extravagantly as I used to. Thank you so much 💕🇦🇺

[@lenoracooper7729]

Love all of the clearing that is going on. I am finding it very inspiring.

[@susanmace8183]

Having just caught up with Chateau DIY after being away, how are you getting on with Gerald’s apartment? Are you waiting for planning permission to put in windows or do we have to wait till the next series? It was obviously a work in progress and explained the new upstairs bathroom.

[@nata3467]

And Natalie's...

[@kimberlyearly8918]

Where can I watch them? I'm in the US. Some are on KZbin but not entire seasons in order.

[@carolinegooder7091]

They are waiting for the planning permissions for the external doors. Then they can finish Natti's apartment. Gerry's apartment has been moved to next year. Amaury is doing the Grand Salon and then the China room.

[@mochaleaves]

Phillips attention to detail and memory of everything in the Chateau is phenomenal. 👏🏾

[@Cottonstatecountry]

Wonderful vlog as usual! So exciting setting up the shop for your guests! Do you think perhaps you might get a chance to give us a decor-specific tour thru the château? When the guys were inspecting the chimney, I gasped at the chairs you had sitting in front! They’re absolutely fantastic and I was hoping you could give more specific details of fabric names and your thought process on how you decorate, Stephanie. I’m in love with your style and I know I’m not alone! The little glimpses we get are not enough for me! 🤗

[@cliffhorman6846]

Aww how wonderful, especially the boys in the chapel! Aww.. and love the shop!

[@eledatowle8767]

I have a collection as well (not china), and when I began selling a few pieces, it was very, very hard to do. However, once I saw the joy on other people's faces -- People being as excited about an item as I was when *I* first got it - It became much easier, and actually fun, to sell some. I think you'll feel the same way, since you enjoy bringing happiness to others as well.

[@Zone10Permaculture]

The couple that got married are so cute. 🥰🥂🎉

[@stefanlouisholte7806]

Very nice video....a lot of pottery.....my gosh.... wonderful...i love plates and tea pots....

[@wendygarfagnana4681]

Dear Stephanie, I now have serious crockery envy ! I must up my game ! Thank-you for your lovely uplifting content 🙂

[@moda78z]

Philip having a porcelain stash behind the Virgin Mary was hilarious 😂🤣. Stephanie, he’s just as “bad” as you are 🤣😂❤️

[@carolinegooder7091]

He said Natti's stashed them there. LOL

[@moda78z]

@@carolinegooder7091 oh! I didn’t hear that 😂🤣. Sorry, Philip! 🤣😂

[@TheChateauDiaries]

I thought it was hilarious, too!

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Hey Stephanie I have a thing for beautiful plates also. I find my plates at a thrift shop in America called Goodwill. The last plate I bought was for $3.99 so beautiful designed with a lacey edge, in the center of the platter are pink roses with green leaves and stems. Wish I was there to visit your new shop. God Bless and great success. Kathy 🇺🇸

[@PeonyBlossom3]

Thanks for your beautiful show and sharing your journey with all of us!! Hoping your chateaux turns out to be everything you have dreamed!!! 💕❤️🍷🇫🇷🥄🗝🍷🥕🥒🥬🦚🍅🍏🧅🍷🏰🥦🌱🚜

[@bigboy77dk]

Congratulations to the happy couple!! 😁 On another note, I do think you should be able to pass on some of the gifts, that have been sent. Just the sheer volume of things, should be reason enough. I know, the thoughts behind are lovely, but I do remember, that the letters very often say, that it is all right for you to pass things on (which should be a given anyway). And this way, they will not only help support the Chateau - but they will be sold to someone, as a lovely souvenir and beautiful memory, of a long awaited visit to Lalande, and will be really treasured by someone new, instead of perhaps collecting dust in a box somewhere. I do think this solution is alot better, than things inevitably ending up at Emmaus, simply because at some point, it will be too hard to keep track of, and it will just end up as dust collectors....

[@margarettaylor920]

Wow so much mismatched stuff! Why buy stuff that you use once only?

[@cheriesharp234]

Well done Steph and Philip for letter go of some of your treasures, but how wonder for guest to be able to buy some of the lovely items you've personally selected. Xxx congratulation to the two gentlemen who exchanged rings my you have many happy years together Xxx

[@jpreston4505]

love watching the channel & love watching you two together.

[@edwardulrich1515]

Last things first: the Brazilian wedding 💑 couple were adorable having taken their vows and exchanged rings in the St. Joseph Chapel 💒 of Lalande, followed by a scrumptious meal. Stephanie and Philip sorting the china was a hoot, with stashes found everywhere, even behind statues. Amaury has his work cut out for the china room.

[@gailcraig4495]

Where is the China room going to be?

[@erinoneill2194]

As always loved today's vlog Stephanie! I had a thought for the odd porcelain cups and saucers you feel heart torn to part with... Dainty Diaries vlog channel has a DIY where she made bird feeder with odd porcelain cups. She does other DIYs that might work in your shop as well. Hoping you give her a look. Much love Erin

[@cindyhammond7320]

She has the lovliest ideas. Always inspired after watching her :)

[@carolweaver3269]

Must keep anything saying Fabreje! Oh My, they are special plates although only four, they do use sometimes a mix and match day. They mix up the dishes all at one time, and that is part of the design. It can be a special program. 'Little cakes' on the three-layer plate. Cake platter. 'Petit fours' would be so nice for a special summer party maybe?. Love, love the room Amuary and Nathan was working in on the fireplace area, (log burner area) Absolutely adore the chairs and the whole room. You have done a wonderful job! Do not see that room much. The eighteen blue and white dishes are Dutch looking and beautiful. We have two in our China closet and love them, (The ones Stephanie and her dad got at the factory. ) Such lovely items now will find a new home, and someone will adore them too! So hard to declutter. memories and so much more gets in the way. Philip does not have as much of a hard time though. He is good at this but most men are1 lol

[@carolinegooder7091]

Isabelle is visiting soon and if she wants the China, she has a room at Lalande and two houses in SA, so she can decide to take them. Isabelle seems very practical, so she may even move more items into the shop. 😁

[@donnagriffis4871]

Love the new shop !!!🥰 Maybe some La Lande post card’s things for people to take home to remember their Stay or things they can buy for weddings in the chapel 💒 gifts etc 🤪🇬🇧🌸👍 Michael is a photographer perhaps some art or photography 😀

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

You seem so untouched by the world at the chateau, I hope it’s always like that for you! Thanks for sharing all your joy!

[@karolinemariesyversen5002]

The shop is going to be great. 🤩 Splendid idea - guests will get to enjoy it and the chateau will have less things. 👍 Also loving the keeping lobster plates vs. Philip’s pie dish discussion. 😂😂😂 That being said, I do not think you will miss the plates. 😅 I’m sensing an innuendo at 18:26 towards Steph there, Philip! 🤭😏❤️‍🔥 Thank you so much for always making my Thursdays and Sundays more entertaining!💛

[@creative227]

The Churchill Bluewillow is so common, but lovely and still popular it’s a good choice to sell.

[@sabinegoetz1448]

I can commiserate with the difficult decisions of what to let go for the shop. But you both did superb. The shop is already looking beautiful. A tablecloth on the centre table in the shop to accompany the sets would finish the look very nicely! Well done!

[@antonkostrik]

Oh how lovely this episode was. Stephanie you make us all smile from ear to ear from joy of watching your stories behind each porcelain set. Magical.✨💯