Sundays at the Brocante: Love at First Sight

This week's outing to our local brocante is especially fruitful. Philip and I return with a huge haul of goodies to embellish the chateau! And the green sofa that we bought on a previous charity shop trip is finally delivered and arranged beautifully in the sitting room of the Marquis' Apartment...
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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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[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Love you and Phillip at the beocante. Treasure hunting.💞🕊💞🕊💞🕊💞🕊. Blessings to you both.🕊🕊

[@lindseycrow4142]

I think Phillip is one of the loveliest men I’ve ever seen-extremely handsome, talented, well educated, well mannered, and he has great taste.

[@robert3302]

I agree totally. I hope he stays for a while.

[@jourdainjardin846]

Extremely handsome is a bit extreme lol

[@sunrise1731]

@@jourdainjardin846 But you must admit he is very appealing eye candy!!!!

[@philipjanssen]

You’re all too kind!

[@PrincessHarlotte]

@@philipjanssensuch an adorable boy!

[@mcharlie260]

"I only touch Porcelain" - Phillip 😂😂😂

[@franceshnni7380]

I love when Michael Potts is around

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

It’s like you don’t even know he is there and then makes an appearance out of nowhere lol

[@kristenhudson3993]

I Absolutely HATED to see this video end. Your 'Brocante Episodes' are getting SO GOOD. I loved watching them before, but now I am coming to adore them. Just an iDEA: I think you should set aside a little more funds for purchases for those episodes. The restoring bits whether painting, staining, waxing, refashioning, tearing apart and remaking, reupholstering et all just set them off so well. Seeing the whole process from finding the item, fixing the item, placing the item, and finishing the item with decorations -"PERFECTION."

[@dhgemein2]

I think you're on to something. You could go even further. I'm sure there are lots of viewers who would love to purchase items handpicked by Stephanie and company. She could set up a shop in one of the outbuildings.

[@mindakahn9964]

The best part of those episodes are that they are something WE CAN DO. I have found three pieces of furniture I can up cycle. (In my basement.)

[@mindakahn9964]

@@dhgemein2 All the good National Trust Houses in England have some sort of gift shop. The Chatsworth website is where I shop.

[@claritadeluna6609]

Yes, Kristen Hudson, I agree with you fully. The same goes for a before and after doing each room at the chateau and the process of course. Everything there is made so interesting by Stephanie et all. Absolute perfection even with the difficult moments that are meant to happen to give them all the stamina and determination needed to carry on. I also HATE to see her shows coming to an end.

[@kathyficarotta598]

I can almost feel the heat between the two of you. Philip is destined for your bedroom. Nice find Stephanie. You compliment each other so well

[@ginahamlyn2569]

Firstly Philip is gorgeous, secondly I would go completely bat crazy in that Brocante. I cannot believe that outside section - so many treasures. That place is retail therapy at its finest.

[@berylcarrington9899]

I liked the outside bit too, so many treasures,

[@hilltopgirl2665]

AMEN!!!!!

[@robert3302]

160 euro for those gorgeous chairs! $400 at least in the US.

[@teresacarle294]

😉He has a good eye & knows how to spend 💲 too!

[@bluemesa9529]

The whole point of Brocanting ( thrifting) is to open every box... touch everything.... sit ion all the furniture .... and just play! Well done, Philip⭐️

[@leanndelosrios1616]

Tiff Brody-Blackbull Philip has a good eye.

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

"We Were DESTINED to Be Together!" Pause. Stephanie quips: "You and the table?"... "Yeah...:) " :) :)

[@barbibutton9619]

Hilarious...what a way to sidetrack

[@debralpateart8862]

Yes, I caught that too. 😎

[@allisonmitchell4685]

Yes, lots of flirting going on there...

[@denisemarle4141]

Just scrolled down to see if someone made a comment.... ! "Yeah... 😁" 😁😁

[@chloepitre2657]

Allison’s Adventures i ship it haha

[@taitweigel64]

Visiting brocantes with Philip is my new favorite thing to watch. Seeing the chairs in place, and bringing the table to life was a joy to see. Stephanie, you and Philip are perfect shopping companions just as you are with Michael buying clothes.

[@Print229]

I could watch Philip hoover all day, too. He could start his own channel. Philip Hoovering. His patrons could buy him new attachments. :D

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

Love the purchases. Michael Potts is such a humble and handsome man. Philip is divine, mmmmm I’m sensing a very big attraction between you two lol, what a great couple you’d make, he loves so many things like you do Steph. ❤️❤️

[@catherineliu06]

Philip and Stephanie are such a dynamic duo lately. I love it!

[@hollyssimplelife1634]

Love Phillip. He is a romantic and such a great addition. Such a talented young man.

[@1jmass]

I agree that he is definitely a charmer, but when you compare his boy toy looks to the mature beauty of Michael Potts and Oliver, he comes up just a bit lacking.

[@normamiller2599]

I think you should keep Phillip at LaLande forever.

[@annettecurtain5052]

I think he’d bankrupt them seeing how much he likes to spend 😂

[@normamiller2599]

@@annettecurtain5052 But it sure would be enjoyable watching him spend though.

[@jojoply]

Plus he is very easy on the eyes.

[@rhondathomas7952]

He and Stephanie have become really good friends. They have such chemistry.

[@normamiller2599]

@@jojoply I very much agree.

[@janelord6461]

Good evening everyone. Just watched Doing it Ourselves and now time for Chateau Diaries. Great way to spend a Sunday evening 😁

[@annaibarra3447]

Watching Doing it Ourselves next. Lol! Good thing modern technologies don’t let us compete with ratings!

[@wendyhart8968]

I agree! Better than TV.

[@annaliseprice6422]

Dan the gardeners vlog on next too 😍

[@-AuburnWaves]

Jane Lord, don't miss Dan the gardener's update (Escape to Rural France) it's premiering right now 😊.

[@barbibutton9619]

A rainy one here in PA

[@miatt8389]

I love Michael Potts He is a true friend Stephanie

[@miatt8389]

Poppy Rex I did not understand your view I am just pointing out to Staphanie that Michael Potts is a good friend

[@mack_on_earth]

Can we go to the brocante every Sunday? I think I want to travel to France just for the thrift shops!

[@ta3970]

Yes, Yes, YES!!! 💛💙💛

[@endeavouringit]

me too !! except I need a shipping container to send it all back to Australia

[@robynhudgens7820]

Me too

[@gisellecriacoesemfeltro3134]

For me too. Treasure hunt. I’m dying here with those furniture 😮🥰

[@tp4754]

I want to go really bad. Love shopping at the thrift shops and antiques.

[@monalisa233]

Phillip is a jewel and has great taste! Everything looks so lovely. A lot of our thrift shops do not have very good furniture to even fix up!

[@wandaarganbright4056]

That steam cleaner you used on the carpet can also be used on upholstered pieces. Try it on the new gold chairs, it should brighten them up a little.

[@teresacarle294]

😉Thought the exact same thing!!!

[@VB-lz5cx]

Yes. I wouldnt sit on them w/o a good clean.

[@ashwonders16]

Phillip is like this really fun friend you'd go window shopping with.

[@cordarcy6452]

Nice to see Michael Potts. I love the rooms all coming together 🌸🌺🌼

[@simonag.2142]

While I really love the Chateau Diaries, there is just something so special about your brocante trips that I just can´t get enough of! Just makes me so happy watching this :) Can not wait for more!

[@jomcgee6094]

Michael Potts is back! So happy for that! Brocante episodes are my fav!!!

[@susanfabian1521]

Phillip is a bad influence on Stephanie's wallet! 😂

[@annaibarra3447]

But so fun!

[@annaibarra3447]

SMG Now what fun will that be! 🥰😄.

[@cate4338]

@SMG you regularly jump in to correct other people's comments by imposing your opinion as fact, while no one does this to you... admin?

[@ritazita1111]

Maybe-but he is SO ADORABLE!

[@candicechristian7344]

Phillip has such a great eye. So he should always go,..

[@paulacarter8930]

I’m soooo proud of Phillip for keeping his eyes on the road while driving-- Good for you! Basic maturity isn’t gone! Love thrift shopping with you all while I can’t. Love it, such fun to share your creative spirits. And who doesn’t love chairs and spontaneous piano playing? You ALL are the treasures. 🌻🍁

[@catherineliu06]

I second this comment. I've always hated when people get distracted or look away when driving. Such a pet peeve of mine

[@alexander-maximiliansandku1685]

The yellow chairs are from Maison du Monde 💛 we have them in green 🥰

[@SHYsArt]

I believe that pheasant on the card table needs a pearl necklace. Thanks Stephanie

[@isabelherrera8647]

She should get rid of it !!!! 😬

[@kaihandren9309]

Selmar-- can't wait to see how you use your genius to complete the bathroom & then the glam touch of Stephanie makes us say , ahhh !!..... could watch you wonderful people all day !

[@mrs.e3909]

I was cringing watching it rain on that wooden furniture placed outside at the brocante! That surely decreases the value:) Love the gold chairs you bought!

[@clicker7019]

Did you buy everything except the bellows? LOL

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Philip so gifted . He plays beautifully.

[@yureituesday]

Awe Ruby ❤️

[@janeharris6925]

Phillip has the most beautiful hands!

[@marquessman]

Phillip is one sexy bit of ex-boyband talent.

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

So much fun to see Philip and Stephanie together, what a team 👍😄

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Hello to all LaLanders wherever you may be in the world. 💖

[@doloresmackenzie9451]

Montreal, Quebec Canada 🙂

[@phoenixwych]

On the Oregon coast, U.S.A.

[@hilltopgirl2665]

hello Lorraine, from Australia

[@endeavouringit]

Hello from Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

[@NotChefCook]

Savannah , GA. , USA ...

[@Crosbie100]

Fabulous vlog. Philip is a great shopper and stephanie has brilliant ideas. Love armchairs, rug & everything. I wouldn't have a penny if I lived near that brocante. Also love advacado and toast. Thank you 😀

[@teresacarle294]

Living close to the Brocante & not buy anything would require killer discipline.🥑Avo-toast is a staple for me! 🍵Hard not to try hot tea when it is served with such glorious pomp & ceremony. Ordinarily, I'm not much for a hot beverage. 🎉 Making a beautiful table & breaking bread together with fine company is a lovely thing❣ [sigh] That is part of the joy of living with others. Left to my own devices, I just can't be bothered. Anything to reduce labor &/or dirty the least amount of dishes👍. There is always something better to do, like getting lost in a book📚, than create more work for myself. Don't begrudge going to the extra effort for others, esp. for those who appreciate a little TLC. ☮💛🌼

[@janetcorey5102]

Stephanie has become part of my family. I so enjoy visiting the Chateau and all the adventures we share❤️

[@jodimeyer423]

i hope you didnt forget Hanni and Natty at the thrift store, we never saw them again lol great finds again today

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

I was wondering where they were 😂

[@singingone1]

Ruby looks gorgeous on the new chair. He needs his own beautiful cosy chair in the workshop.

[@bridgetgamble3224]

The Buffet behind those yellow chairs is gorgeous.

[@martinwright4125]

i have noticed on several occasions how beautiful the rolling clouds and the cloudscapes are in the vids. to me, many seem to have a beautiful lilac color and some unusually beautiful grey tones. many times i get completely distracted by the background, and i often wonder if anyone there stops their activities just to see the beauty surrounding the chateau. as a fairly serious student of art (oils, etc.), i do so enjoy the lay of the land, and i am often daydreaming about the many years past. i know that i am romanticizing an era when many daily activities were quite burdensome, but it is so nice to see folk breathing life back into this old lady.

[@deanneferguson4494]

Loved this vlog. I hope Philip is able to stay on for a while. He is so helpful & a real cutie as well. We are having Thanksgiving in Canada tomorrow. All the best

[@q_estionall7424]

Please show the pink /peach sofa you bought for your private sitting room.

[@colleennobbs7218]

Phillip is one of the 3 Musketeers! I am sure of it!🤔

[@lisabeaver7061]

When are you going to start work on some of the rooms in the chateau that haven’t been started? Some of rooms seem to have almost too much furniture

[@tiffytattoo2450]

The outside area of the brocante broke my heart 💔 so many treasures being possibly damaged by the rain. Your videos are always a virtual retreat for me. Love all of the Lalanders!

[@mandymaxwell3249]

Phillipe is adorable calm very like Salmar

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

No he is not . SELMAR has been put in the backgrow , become TOO popular for some people , miss him !!!

[@allisonmitchell4685]

He goes nowhere near Selmar - let’s face it, flirting with Stephanie is paying off for him cause he’s getting air time, embarrassing & cringeworthy for both of them.

[@mandymaxwell3249]

Does rather look that way

[@mandymaxwell3249]

Selmar such a genuine talented man

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Selmar seems like a very kind, authentic, and special person.

[@MetaMM]

Love the armchairs and wow! Philip has such an eye to mix and combine patterns, colours and shapes in one room and makes it into a very pleasant and delightful lovely ambiance to sit around in. Beautiful!!

[@cliffhorman6846]

I really enjoy the outings.. so many treasures in these places. Love watching pieces pressed back into working service in the beautiful La Lande..

[@eileenlane787]

Nice seeing you on camera Stephanie and Micheal . Must be nice to have him back . Good job on the rug 😊

[@TheFiown]

I went to our Emmaus yesterday and found an old round metal garden table with layers and layers of chipped paint on it, lovely colours, for ten euros. I then found a large ceramic sort of mid century lamp base which was 9 euros and I hesitated then bought it then at home thought that it was fabulous. I found an old Ikat silk scarf to cover a shade. As you say Stephanie you have to imagine these finds out of context and home ! Love these stores as you NEVER know what you will find next! xoxoxo

[@lwest5686]

Welcome back Michael! Must say I am missing Selmar and his projects.

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

I love the 40 euro sofa ,the upholstery is gorgeous. The pull out table is amazing.The rug is beautiful, the chairs❤❤, everything!

[@janineroberts4611]

Aw! So much fun again at La Land so much fun projects hunting for amazing pieces and those chairs! Love it! Well done Philip and Steph!

[@katemark4413]

Philip has beautiful hands for the keyboard!

[@rubenlealfranco]

I’m Philip every time I go to a brocante, I’m watching it right now, I was looking forward to Sunday’s at the chateau. You inspired me to decorate my bedroom more chateau style !

[@n7amazin617]

Stephanie, Thank you for this wonderful gem of a video. I was having a horrible day and this was just exactly what I needed with a good cup of tea. I confess your vlogs have been somewhat a medication for my anxiety since the start of this year. All the love and best wishes to you and everyone at Lalande -JP

[@jille9650]

If the damage to the back of your gold chair is staining, you may be able to use your carpet cleaning machine on it. Love the chairs in the winter salon!

[@lindajones8253]

I could watch these ones all day long. I love thrift shop finds.

[@mattneillninasmom]

Such good things bought for the chateau! Everything looks like it fits in, easily. Please, be careful - there is a danger of getting so many "bargains" that soon the rooms will begin to look cluttered and like a "brocante" themselves. One doesn't want a room to look like a Period Warehouse!

[@dhgemein2]

That is a real danger. I just commented under another post above that Stephanie could easily re-sell some of her finds. I'm sure there are viewers who would buy items she's handpicked.

[@patriciaingledew5765]

You have a point here.

[@teresacarle294]

🤔 She could rotate some of her finds. That would give a freshness to the public rooms. She does have a storage area. For upholstered furniture, she would just need to create a cover for them for safety sake from elements &/or creatures😺 when not in use.

[@mambisa2690]

Ruby knows the good stuff, he’s a refined man 🐈😼

[@staroliva6502]

Omg, this video was such a delightful time. Those chairs are magnificent that was love at first sight for me. And love the card table just lovely . The room has such beautiful colours and the fire on added a special touch. Great video and Phillip just love him what great taste and ideas for decorating. Wish I could take a glance at his living space it’s must be magnificent.🍷

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

more Michael Potts please 🏰 He adds a certain charm and balance :-) Oh and where is Starman Gerry? ! ⭐

[@courtyard1972]

I want to see more of the Courtyard being transformed

[@hilltopgirl2665]

My heart be still! What more could any hoarder ( sorry, collector!) want? A wonderful shop and two knowledgeable people, Phillip is attractive in such an adorable way and all those astounding bargains. Drool, slobber... THEN a chateau and male types trained to carry and place treasures found. Your heaven is my heaven!

[@dloadthis1617]

Oh My! I could stare into Phillip's blue green eyes forever! My nickname for him is Mr. Dreamy! 💓💋💕💓💋💕💋💓💋💓

[@svenschreiber7029]

The Louis Phillipe card table is amazing. Well done, really nice taste Philip!

[@patcardiff2563]

Phillip is so kind

[@ozazure]

So relaxing to watch after our first day back in the classroom here in Melbourne, Australia. I felt the sunday arvo vibes.

[@brendam5356]

Loved the visit to the brocante.Wonderful to see Michael Potts.Always new adventures diy love it.Mummy Isabelle such a sweety keeping a close eye on the spending.Thankyou Stephanie such a pleasure❤️❤️

[@valeriehunt3093]

The brown ante is amazing I could spend a whole day there

[@lilkirsche]

The yellow sofas... OMG THEY ARE STUNNING 😍😍😍 would totally buy them myself ❤️❤️

[@barbaragrace1992]

I absolutely love your dads painting in that room. The green in the sofa matches very well.

[@artketitype7816]

Use Blue tack to keep the paintings straight on the walls

[@bonniebriggs1338]

The blue area rug matches great in your bedroom, and the gold velvet chairs do look comfy! Enjoy!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

They are super comfy chairs. I sat in those for quite a while because I went to the same Brocante, probably earlier on the same day as Stephanie. The chairs are also featured in my vlog this Wednesday evening. I loved them and really wanted to buy them but my husband didn't like the colour!!

[@teresacarle294]

@@notquiteachateaudiy 🌎 Small world. Well, at least you know that the gold chairs found a good home🏰! Cheers🥂!

[@teresacarle294]

💐 Yes, that blue rug is gorgeous & suits her room perfectly. 💲Excellent price too.

[@Marykguise]

So fun! Philip is a gem!! Love the new furniture too!!

[@jenh9361]

You two are Lovely together... Always be kind to one another!!! Steph: "You dropped it like it was on fire." Phillip: "It's plastic." 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Steph: "Ruby... No, No, No!" Ruby: "Yes, Yes, Yes..." These vlogs bring such happiness to my days... Merci

[@cerwelt]

Just noticed you are close to 100,000 subscribers. So exciting!

[@lesserpoo]

All those old farm tables sitting out in the rain makes me so sad! I want to rescue them all and refurbish them and give them new happy homes with children and love and parties!

[@katehobbs2008]

I think the tables that are left outside are junk, not quality to be saved

[@lesserpoo]

Kate Hobbs Stephanie actually purchased one of the outside table on their last adventure there. She said in the video that she saved it from the rain that it was one of the outside tables so that is why I think they are not junk. And I saw quite a few really nice tables out there. I think it is in the same video where she is shown the table in the Marquis apartment. She didn’t know that it unfolded.

[@jimm8682]

Philip is quite an little Prince, he and Selmar just look and act as if they were always at Lalonde.....they were meant to be anyway. Looking forward to see how Selmar transforms that little bathroom. Brocante in France are the place to buy things that count.

[@theceramicrepairstudio]

I love looking round charity shops for bargains.🥰

[@annaibarra3447]

Oh I know! The prices are incredible!

[@designer-jocks_mc965]

I’ve always just donated my stuff every season but this chanel has changed me I need a woman like this in my life

[@teresacarle294]

💟Love watching👀 other ppl 🛒shopping🛍 as well as 💲saving💲 with sales & spending their 💰money. 👼It fully satisfies those impulses while keeping me from the 😈temptation of adding to my own hoard of stuff!

[@cpay9600]

You may be able to resolve the impressions in the back of the new gold chairs with a fabric steamer

[@monikastuckey8737]

Great finds! Love the carpet in your room.

[@squirrelswithpearls]

The multi-talented Mr. Philip! Please don't ever leave - there's much work to do!

[@candicechristian7344]

Definitely.. so much gets done quickly , since he's been there..

[@Rebecca.Daydream]

Oh my. Those CHAIRS 😱 Such a yummy gold velvet 🤩🤩🤩

[@designer-jocks_mc965]

I like eating furniture also tastes great 🤗

[@designer-jocks_mc965]

❤️❤️❤️

[@endeavouringit]

I love the sound of the rain on the umbrella too. The rug looks great, it goes well with the colours in your bedroom. Love everything you bought as usual.

[@Gemmas4996]

Yay! Welcome back Michael!

[@lizadams3541]

I think the "plastic" handles on the knife sets were bakelite.

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

I thought more like faux bone

[@scpmdt]

Wonderful purchases. The green sofa looks gorgeous as is & it would be a shame to recover it. You & Phillip together make an excellent team. You both have excellent taste & ideas that match. Just made my day you two brocanting (lol) & having such a good time.❤️

[@teresacarle294]

💐 Yes, agree that Stephanie & Phillip work well together! Plus, that green settee was a steal & looks stunning in the Marquis suite. ❤Love the🃏card table turned console table too. It looks wonderful all polished up -- & also marvelous merchandised in that nook by the door. Bravo! 🤗

[@checkmyflow9190]

What is selmar is doing !!

[@ellend9739]

Never mind about your rug ! They say it is not clean yet ! But throw it in the snow in winter time and brush it with the snow ! It would be fun to do it as well with more people ! The snow should not wet your rug ! Clean both side with brooms ! And make sure you shake the rug before it comes back to the house !

[@MagpieMaggie]

We did not have a vacuum when I was growing up and this is what we did with all our mats.

[@paivitiitta1884]

i love that green sofa !! So beautiful things you can find at Emmaus ! love looking for treasures !

[@cupcakesteriacupcake8889]

Cant help it but Stephanie & Phillip surely have a thing for each other. First, an intimate lamp re-do, second, a bunch of romantic yellow roses, and enjoying rain under an umbrella together at a brocante. Just so perfect 💘💘

[@EmilyBltz]

IWhag fun I love your trips to the brocante and Phillip is a rare find as well! Everything you picked out was perfect! More please!

[@rolo4945]

❤️ watching “Sundays at Chateau” every Monday ! Love from NZ

[@ournewnormalnow8432]

Phillipe is just wonderful!💕

[@debimacinnis5548]

Hello Michael nice to see you again. Just a few questions, what happened to Nattie and Honey at the brocante and where is Selmar these days one last question WHERE ARE THE BELLOWS YOU WENT THERE TO BUY.

[@hannayoung9657]

At least Philips home country haunting is different things, I'm a Swede, I have ABBA following me ever where, every cab I taken outside Sweden has played ABBA.

[@endeavouringit]

it could be worse, like being an Aussie, the associations to that aren't great by any means, although put another shrimp on the barbie isn't too bad, but the others make me cringe

[@hannayoung9657]

@@endeavouringit I am from a country stunning sex goddesses that are all blond and blue eyed. Nope. not me.

[@endeavouringit]

@@hannayoung9657 same here lol

[@hannayoung9657]

@@endeavouringit Oh I thought you where stunning and beautiful while wrestling crocodile and barbequing everything with in reaching distant. ;)

[@endeavouringit]

@@hannayoung9657 That too, 👍☺️