Sundays at the Brocante: CHINOISERIE AND CARPETS!

This week I escape to the brocante with Cat and Philip, and return with more bargain treasures for the chateau. And visiting furniture restorers spectacularly transform a couple of our previous finds...
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
In 'Sundays at the Chateau', chatelaine Stephanie answers all your questions about life in the 16th century Chateau de Lalande, and introduces you to the cultural and gastronomic treasures of France ❤️
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[@TheChateauDiaries]

I’m so sorry that there was no premiere tonight! A technical problem meant that I had to upload on my mobile, which didn’t allow me to set it as a premiere. I miss chatting to you all ❤️

[@geraldgrady9205]

No problem darling 💝💝💝

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

we love you anyway lol big kiss from juliette from holland

[@joyeddlemon798]

No worries We’ll love it 🥰

[@missfitz5892]

No bother, fromSharon in Ireland

[@darlenevm]

I'm sorry but also glad that I'm not losing my mind!!! I couldn't find the Live Chat and thought there was something wrong with my laptop. Have a great night, and thanks for the Brocante video!!! 💖

[@ambermaem1]

“That tray is going to renovate the bloody chateau.” So funny, I laughed out loud.

[@peterattfield]

I JUST LOVE KAT

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Kat is so funny 😂

[@ShipCreek]

I spat coffee when she carried on saying " you havent finished the couch from the other tray" Kat cracks me up🤣😄

[@judychurchill294]

Me too..

[@shirleykneece5438]

Oops forgot to sign Julia Elizabeth Kneece Gregg yes she needs all these things and yes I have been cheated out of millions of dollars and several wills now I have to plan an attack sad thing is lack of resource's I don't understand why millionaires steal from people they already have money Julia Elizabeth Kneece Gregg

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

Phillip is such an instigator for sure🤣🤣. Cat is hilarious 😂 I’d love those chinoiserie teacups Hello to Nick, Tracy and Andy❤️❤️❤️ What a beautiful transformation that coffee table and armoire

[@dilaraguney]

Who doesn't love a good Brocante video?

[@endeavouringit]

I get jealous though, in a nice way of course

[@katherinebopp2021]

When people pop to help it is amazing. They are professional and accomplish so much. Stephany you are blessed with great people.

[@EmilyBoltz]

I'm in california - that said your Brocante is to die for. I love that you show us what you have done with your finds! Can we have Kat, just stay.forever? She is the the perfect flavor of humor to add to the group. She is too funny!!!

[@EmilyBoltz]

Im Sorry I spell her name as Kat - I guess it is Cat? :)

[@karlasmit7535]

Hanni and Kat and Nati and Marie are wonderful. Kat just cracks me up always and just love love love her sense of humor. It is so relatable and contagious.

[@gailcraig4495]

@@EmilyBoltz it seems to be Kat indeed.

[@ModernMetaphysicae]

OMG - "You still havent finished the sofa from the last bloody tray!!!!!!!" The best moment. These are honestly some of my absolute favorite videos on your channel! Thank you!!!

[@JoyHanford]

Kat is a comedic genius. My sides are split. “You still haven’t finished the sofa from the last bloody tray!” 😂😂😂😂

[@endeavouringit]

yep, love her, so funny, typing her novel

[@ritacline774]

Kat is so great you should keep her forever.

[@33piolin]

My sentiments exactly🤣🤩

[@endeavouringit]

@hey hey hey wow, she may mean it, but I don't think it's venomous. It doesn't matter to her what projects are left hanging

[@ruthmelander7155]

Fast forward. I truly miss Cat, hope she will be coming back soon. Her comedic talents are so wonderful. A breath of fresh air.

[@MP-xf6gq]

For Heavens sake. Not every Video has to be a Premiere. Most Vloggers just post them and not Premiere them live. Enjoy some time off Stephanie. :-)

[@michellezevenaar]

I think she enjoys the live chats. But definitely not necessary every time! We will all still click as soon as we see a new video anyway.

[@jourdainjardin846]

It’s what people are used to and that she likes to do. So anything that is out of the normal routine that others are expecting, of course she will apologise.

[@laurenl5843]

Phillip is such a lovely man. He incredibly talented and observant. Cat is so so funny, i hope she never leaves. I nearly fell off my chair with laughter with her reaction to buying another tray..... then she returns the tyewriter. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@carolweaver3269]

She keeps so busy all the time, typing up her novel (lol) and just interjecting her thoughts on the shopping when she is needed.

[@annab5878]

I love Phillip and Kat so much, they're absolutely brilliant 😂

[@Tracy_R]

Kat cracks me up! She was embarrassed while you were recording. LAUGHTER! I absolutely enjoyed this so much. I love the brocante store. I love seeing old things transformed into New Again. I agree, if it was something extremely vintage~ agreeing with you on that, I don't know that I would paint that, but seeing these items transformed and the beauty it brings to the room is phenomenal you guys did wonderful! Applause, applause! Take a Bow! Much love from Ohio

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

I agree with everyone--Kat is the star of the show! That brocante is the most amazing place I've ever seen. You could furnish an entire chateau with all the treasures there!

[@tinekejoldersma]

Mummy's table was gorgeous. Love how it turned out. And embrasse are expensive, Philipe was right to take them all.

[@helenlesley5456]

Personally. I would have preferred it in the natural wood...painting cream cheapens the whole thing and reminds me of the Italian furniture shops with all the white and meringue coloured furniture ...hideous....horses for courses...!!!!

[@kimberlymason4974]

You shouldn't go shopping with out a trailer. LOL!

[@zoerphl]

They need a van or a pick up truck! 😂🙌🏼

[@gillianrussel2444]

Have to say, the haemorrhoid jug is something else 😂🤣 the table for Maman is beautiful though! 😍😁

[@shawnalupinacci897]

You need a truck with LaLande's name on it so you can use it as part of your business and for shopping 😁👍⚜️

[@kaydonahue]

You can put a secret escape door through the armoire!

[@eastcoastartist]

Such a great idea!!!!!

[@alwaysjiji7198]

@Deborah Shaw everytime you go through imagine narnia on the other side!

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️❤️❤️ I don't know where Cat came from BUT oh my goodness. That girl is as funny as a whip!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You people have no idea how much you've done for my sanity during this crazy year of 2020. You are lifesavers. I can not wait to get there and do some work for you. Have a great week.

[@barbieharris8648]

Gerry❣️needing a Gerry fix. How are you?

[@geraldgrady9205]

Hi Barbie 💝👨‍🎨💝

[@kristineprice2722]

How the heck are you scotman?? Hope you’re recovering well and not over doing stuff!! Missing you lots, hope you get to la Lande pretty soon. Take care lovely x

[@Tracy_R]

Ditto! Missy the Scotman, Gerry

[@chasethecat3839]

@@geraldgrady9205 Gerry, come home to Lelande soon

[@saracarlson-kringle]

Oh, I love it when you have a 'brocante day'!!!

[@charleswalker1185]

You can dye the ropes..

[@charleswalker1185]

Tiny bureau...hahaha

[@charleswalker1185]

Amazing eye expression...

[@charleswalker1185]

Just makes me grin

[@endeavouringit]

me too !

[@mariak9727]

Great vlog! 💕💕 I’m still smiling 😍😍 Stephanie, Phillip & Kat - the shopping dream team!!🥰🥰

[@nancyjohnston5985]

Wonderful transformation of Isabelle’s coffee table!

[@makewayforthebuster]

Please, can Kat be in every episode of Chateau Diaries.

[@mamazeno1672]

That pitcher looks like the symbol for Covid Virus.😝🤣

[@endeavouringit]

pretty ugly, grotesque

[@geraldgrady9205]

Good evening lovely Lalanders 💝👨‍🎨💝

[@Jayrose59]

Hello Gerry, always great to see you.

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

hi friend xxx how are you?? will you be at escape to rural france in 40 minutes? big kiss juliette

[@fionaarterton8373]

good evening Gerald

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

Hello beautiful and kind Gerry

[@Jayrose59]

@@jetjegoesdutch7933 i sure will, see you there

[@ruthsanchez9724]

I totally agree that jug is awful and the duck is hilarious.

[@harrytuttle0]

"I'm sorry, I really have to get back to work" ⌨️.....Please get a typewriter for Cat, just for this call-back! 😂

[@PrincessHarlotte]

Philip is a handsome devil... the best sort of influence! His blue eyes are lovely and he has abundant sartorial flair. 😈💜

[@Owen2256]

I hope you decide to go back and get the 100 € furniture piece. It was gorgeous and really the deal of the century. Please say you went back to retrieve it!.💘💘💘

[@niamhbradyhalmschlag5168]

Brilliant vlog!! Laughed out loud At Cat in the shop, and that jug was so ugly!!! 😂 The table and wardrobe looked awesome too!

[@carriemoriarity5806]

Cat is such a treasure!

[@evahathaway4608]

Oh yes! The Unicorn Horns LOL "The one person in charge" would be...??? Hahaha The three of you are just cracking me up!

[@philipjanssen]

Either Isabelle or Nati!

[@annrussell1894]

Kat is just so funny, I just love it when you go to these places it amazing and such a laugh simple love it thank you.

[@marybethschultz202]

"That tray is going to renovate the whole chateau!" Omg, take Kat with you everytime lol

[@lynnpetti3817]

This was so much fun. The rocking chair, we have all felt that fear of flipping. 😏

[@tjbren576]

This video makes me miss when I was restoring houses and filling them with antiques! And you need to keep Philip at the chateau - permanently.

[@darlenevm]

Hooray!!! I love the brocante videos. They are excellent❤️❤️❤️

[@frangeorge5962]

Stephanie please no more china...I'm channeling Mummy. Please for the love of God....no more.

[@patriciawenzel3871]

I loved watching this today, but I got the giggles with that grape jar. I’m a retired Microbiologist and that grape jar reminded me of certain bacteria that look like grapes on a microscope smear. Even the colour was correct. Thanks for the giggles!🤣

[@ccoeurjoli]

😂

[@Engelhafen]

New rule - if you can’t carry it back, you can’t get it. Tie kat to the roof😂

[@lessieh1050]

🤣🤣🤣

[@esthercutts4318]

hahahahahha LOL... that's SO HILARIOUS.......as is Cat!!! :-)

[@Burbankelly]

Kat’s hysterical! 😂😂😂

[@aidanclarke6106]

*Breaking News*: Emmaüs announced earlier today that they are moving their nationwide stock to LaLande.

[@luditebreaker5065]

Oh thanks for spelling it ...I was thinking its MIU's

[@aidanclarke6106]

@@luditebreaker5065 - You're welcome. Emmaüs is the name of a village in Palestine where Jesus would have appeared the day after his crucifixion. The name was used by Abbe Pierre when he founded this movement. His idea was "come and help me to help people", i.e. he believed that the movement could provide work to some needy people in order to help other people in an even worse situation. I am an atheist myself but I have a deep respect for that religious man.

[@erikakiss8855]

😂😂😂

[@vanessaschofield7927]

cat has a lovley personality and made us laugh with her honestly put statement about the last B****y tray. that charity shop has lovley things i am jealous wish i could go shop there

[@nancycowan6109]

I made it through this lovely video and wish it could go on and on. In the end, I’m moved that your father is so much a part of the chateau. Well really, in the end, I’m just so happy to experience a tiny fraction of the joy that exists at LaLande. Thank you. ❤️

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

Cat you are hilarious, We love you

[@kimberlymason4974]

I just realized, you are going to have to update your entry to your video's, because you have made a lot of changes to the outside of the Chateau.

[@lindacunningham6596]

Not only the outside but new hires like Natalia, Selmar, and Percy! If we ever get out into the world again.. Think Isabel is wearing down, missing him so much and not working to help her have something to keep busy? Another ? Did the Shutter dogs get ordered and installed yet??

[@robwestley7370]

Sandra Westley, that jug looks like it’s got a bad dose of piles lol

[@Simonsglasses_]

Kat is such good fun! I would understand thag her humour is not for everyone, BUT it’s definitely for ME! 😅😂🤪

[@mattlaramie5400]

That cabinet is worth several thousand to the right person. It is a stunning piece to leave behind for 100 euro. I'm in shock . Seriously, I'm practically screaming at my screen to get it !.... Just get it ! . Oh,... CAT !! What have they done .... Lol !!!

[@mattlaramie5400]

Furniture like this is so cheap to buy in France and marked up so high here in California. I can see this looking amazing in the right setting. But, to each his own. Great fun though just looking with Cat. She is hysterial ! I just love her sense of humor. Thank you so much for the adventure !

[@Sparrowdean]

@@mattlaramie5400 You're right about the furniture and the kind of mark-up placed on imported European furniture in the US.

[@Lauritta]

I just love seeing more behing the scenes, diy, restoring, painting and upcycling kind of content! it inspires me so much ❤️ best wishes to you from Lithuania!

[@nicolethijs5428]

The geisha ware is called a lithophane.

[@kristineprice2722]

Kat you brighten my day!!! you do make us laugh, don’t know who has the best laugh you or Stephanie, very uplifting hearing you two together... love that tray Oh and that gross jug!!! Now I was on the floor Stephanie saying it looked like a disease🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahyates6055]

Cats cabinet would be fabulous in the China pantry!

[@banitesscruz9771]

(14:06-14:20) CAT to Philip: "Not again. That tray is gonna renovate the whole chateau! You still haven't finished the bloody sofa from the last tray!!!!" HAHAHAHA! HILARIOUS!!!😀😀😀Honestly, the dialogue is much better than anything any scriptwriter can come up with.

[@kolanbylehn]

Ohhh I looove Cat 😂 She is so awesome and funny 😂

[@fionajocher2531]

Cat,reminds me so much of how I used to imagine an Enis Blyton Mallory Towers head girl.

[@brendam5356]

Amazing vlog.Cat added such a ray of light to the brocante Visit.Love the artists from New Zealand we love colour diy creativity down under.Mummy’s apartment so lovely the blues blending with the art wooden beams.Just delightful Thankyou Stephanie❤️❤️

[@marianleblanc130]

I just love Cat she makes my laugh so much😘🇨🇦

[@nuttisniche1717]

oooo Stephanie its time for an updated courtyard view for the opening! I love how you take the old and give it new life!! it is on my bucket list to someday visit your wonderful home! THANK-YOU!

[@lamkaz810]

Kat typing up her report for Isabel hahaha

[@peggyvick935]

I always hate when it ends...😩 I love shopping with you all‼️ Kat makes the shopping hilarious ❗️🤣😂

[@barbaragrace1992]

Thats a jug with piles. 😂 😂

[@janetthomas8244]

Kind of kitsch.

[@chasethecat3839]

From one Barbara to another- that was hilarious

[@moda78z]

Kat is hilarious! She always finds something to say that makes me laugh 😂🤣

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

I think Phillip must never leave, he is great 🥰

[@TdotTwiFic]

I LOVE CAT, SHE IS MY PERSON. Thank you for allowing me to actually laugh out loud. Shows Cat a tray Cat: "Not Again." Lady in background, **I need to go, now** Cat: "Still not finished the couch from the last tray." OMFG - I need to watch that again.

[@laurieanne9712]

Kat is absolutely hilarious! Love her!

[@jalainelowe3830]

Oh my goodness, I love Cat! She really is a wonderful addition to the chateau diaries family! :)

[@lisabradley7770]

Hello all, live a cosy Sunday night watching the latest from LaLande and Dan’s family

[@libbybreen5265]

Philip is such a fun friend and hunting buddy

[@christinevr7698]

I want to read Kat’s novel!

[@thedesken]

How wonderful it must be to have so many rooms to furnish and decorate. Many would be daunted. Not you Stephanie! You go girl!

[@sallystites2946]

I’m smiling. While Stephanie was looking at the duck tureen I spotted an asparagus plate which another vlogger I follow Not Quite A Chateau bought from that same brocantes in one of their episodes. Small world.

[@juliasavill9768]

Another lovely at Emmaus we have a local one in an old convent . Couldn't Phillip dye the curtain tie backs ? Kat is a bright , jovial self , she should have rescued that poor cow and taken the swords out of his back x

[@philipjanssen]

That’s a great idea!

[@CG-gm8fe]

I just started watching in Australia.

[@endeavouringit]

You'll love it, the best channel going

[@CG-gm8fe]

@@endeavouringit yes it is..I meant I just started watching this video....I have watched all Stephanies videos and have started watching them again. Its the best on KZbin. Cheers!

[@endeavouringit]

@@CG-gm8fe Oh good, sorry, I've watched all as well, it's great isn't it !! Enjoy

[@kathleenclark5877]

I lose my reason during every one of these brocante vlogs. The prices drive me wild with desire. That carved ... sideboard? For lack of a better term ... for 100€? Gah!! I actually experience a shopping event during this pandemic lockdown while not spending money. Thank you all!

[@susanspurling4826]

We all need to be out supporting businesses right now. France & England are spiking with cases too, and we need to keep on shopping! We just need to take precautions, life must continue on.Take care! Xx

[@jg6579]

Cat....you can never leave. I don't care if you get an offer of marriage from a Prince to move into your own chateau. Our need for laughter is more important. You all make my day in these depressing times. Keep on keeping on. Cheers from Toronto.

[@tommieonthefarm]

Good evening. Where is this brocante? I live 45 minutes north of Limoges and love finding new brocantes to visit. Merci 😘

[@greenhornannie8730]

The blue cabinet looks amazing. Here in the US we call this style Country Chic.

[@chasethecat3839]

Or Shabby Chic

[@jourdainjardin846]

Shabbyshit. Lol

[@TheHexedLibrary]

Oooh I love the view of the things you're picking up in their new homes in the chateau! This is a great idea! =)

[@charlotteMT134]

Cat. You're hilarious, a bit bonkers, and I adore you. And the ugly duck terrine? I would have snapped up that conversation piece :) in a flash. I was a Duckett for twenty-one years before I changed back to my maiden name. As you can imagine, ducks of all sorts and sizes hung about our house and particularly our cottage north of Toronto.. My girls divided up all the pieces...some silly, but a few beautifully crafted and unique. Quack, quack. Loved seeing the bargain furniture refinished and content in a new home. Big hugs to all. Hi Isabelle and Percy...so happy you're together again.

[@rachaelsantsche3457]

Quality not quantity Stephanie! If you’re not careful you’ll be on a hoarding show next.

[@chasethecat3839]

Oh my lol

[@katehobbs2008]

Yes I have the same thought! Some of the finds will be exchanged in due course, I am sure. I love an eclectic mix, but up to a certain point.

[@letitiahansford307]

Stephanie could start remodeling the attic rooms...

[@janicerobinson2970]

Kat is FunnyShe Made My Day 💕😂

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Kat is hilarious, that laugh should be bottled up🤣she would make a fortune🤣loving the upcycled cupboard 😀i think ,yes,blue is the next big colour trend🤗that rocking chair would be great for Isabelle, maybe painted white 😀thanks again Stephanie for a great vlog🤗

[@lindawelch358]

Kati’s right regarding the huge cabinet...come on, go big or go home! It would make the room.!

[@ponyparty28]

FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY...BUY THAT BEAUTIFULLY CARVED WARDROBE!!! :D

[@aidanclarke6106]

Hi Nattie, It would be great if Stephanie could talk more about the Emmaüs movement in a future video.

[@christinetrewin9717]

She could make it clear it is a charitable organization France wide

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

hi all... much love from holland.. enjoy watching.. see you at escape to rural france xx

[@missfitz5892]

Hi jetje 😍

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

@@missfitz5892 that is so funny,.. i just commented on your reaction lol

[@janineroberts4611]

Every time you guys goes shopping for antiques I am drooling. Excuse my word. Lol! I have been buying a lot of furniture from Marketplace for my future project for our guest room which is going to be the Toile de Jouy bedroom. I love Kat no dull moment with her she is hilarious. Love the chinoiserie coffee table. I just started collecting a chinoiserie porcelain vases for my blue christmas decor theme in our foyer. Philip as usual has a very good taste and idea when it comes of choosing item. We have few huge antique shops in our small town but I find pricey so Marketplace is my to go online shopping because you can get a lot of bargain. In fact two months ago we drove nine hours back and forth to pick up Brass Horse Console table mid century Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen table. While watching this video the ideas in my head are going wild. Thank you Steph.

[@bigboy77dk]

Ohh, when Kat found the bull, there where 2 beautiful marble mantle clocks just behind Phillip!! They would have looked great anywhere in the Chateau... And, well... I am probably a bit sad, that the wardrobe was painted... The coffetable looked great. But I really like the dark wood furniture, and the wardrobe seemed to be in very good condition, and thats mostly why I think it was sad, that it was painted 🙁

[@maryschlotter108]

I love refinishing furniture pieces, it started 40 years ago with my first apartment, finding them and transforming them is so rewarding! Its so much fun to watch all of you find these treasures! All of you bring such joy into so many lives! Especially during these challenging times! Thank you Stephanie. Please don't worry about having a premiere, Im sure everyone would agree that its just lovely to see all of you. Did Mummy arrive to South Africa safe and sound ?

[@staceyhogg7664]

Oh YAY kiwi guests Lots of love from NZ.

[@Jayrose59]

Hello from wellington

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Hello from Hamilton in the MIGHTY Waikato.

[@Jayrose59]

@@WhatSarahLikes1 I was in hamilton for the weekend for a family birthday and i did all my schooling in hamilton. 😁😁😁

[@ivydog100]

Hello from Lake Wanaka. x

[@dannyabe6452]

I cant believe you didn't buy the beautiful hand carved antique solid walnut sideboard. That was a steal.

[@chasethecat3839]

Yez

[@normaspande3141]

It could have been split into two pieces.

[@simonag.2142]

Loved Loved Loved this episode! ❤️ And seeing the transformation was really incredible! Are you planning any time-lapses of transformations? Just an idea as it would be so incredible to see it all happen! Thank you again for these thrifting episodes! ❤️

[@MarciaLeeful]

Absolutely love your shopping sprees! I laugh right with you!

[@michaeljunak4734]

My favorite of all your vlogs during the week is Sundays at the Brocante

[@michelerandall123]

Loved that carving on the doors and one hundred is so affordable for beautiful antique cabinetry woodwork.

[@sallystites2946]

It would one thousand dollars or more in the states

[@chasethecat3839]

Yes...very ornate - grab it and sell it if nothing else

[@sallystites2946]

Summer Hope yes because we don’t have mass quantities of antiques in America so they are very pricey

[@robinchurch5658]

I had a cabinet almost exactly like about 15 years ago when I had a big Victorian house. It’s called a court cupboard, probably made between 1860 to 1870, and it cost over $1,000 US back then. Go back and get it before someone else snags it!

[@txborn668]

Someday I would LOVE to go to the Brocante with you guys. You all have so much fun. You might invest in a little trailer so you can bring home your new treasures.

[@peterwhite9261]

Kat is hillarious. Those colors turned out so beautiful on the wardrobe and coffee table.

[@maryannknox7158]

I Love the Marble Coffee ☕️ Table for Mummy gorgeous