Taking down the Chateau's ORIGINAL Trumeau & Finding Secret 18th Century Erotica 🔍👀

[@helenstella2666]

It’s so lovely to see Michael at Lalande, he’s so knowledgable about everything ❤ .. & to see Ollie starting to sketch again ❤ .. two wonderful men ☺️

[@daniroach4689]

well said!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debpate9405]

I hope Ollie is enjoying being at LaLande. He is such a kind, dear man who deserves many years of Joy! ❤Ollie❤

[@anandhicooray5512]

True, 💯 ❤❤❤

[@carolineallen2285]

So wonderful to see Ollie sketching again. We're cheering you on Ollie. Your best art is ahead of you!

[@presley_yt]

I love how Michael literally knows everything about everything 😊

[@maurawhelan3530]

So happy to see Michael back! We have missed him. Love his banter with Stephanie! Loved his Turkey vlog.

[@debragrogan6235]

He is a true Renaissance Man.

[@normasaldivar8645]

Wow. He’s definitely saving your self with a warping stove. Funny that it didn’t come with that …

[@debragrogan6235]

@@normasaldivar8645 Indeed! It's a fundamental component and needs to be checked regularly!

[@jkdruid]

I love Michael full stop.haha.He has the most beautiful energy.forever young!

[@joanmacdowell4457]

It’s wonderful to see Michael’s beautiful smile back at LaLande👍👍👍

[@crae3422]

Can't begin to express how thankful and relieved I am about Michael fixing the log burner. I used one for years and have always been worried about how hot you were running the log burners, afraid you'd burn down the chateau or something. A huge thank you to Michael. Hope Ollie's time with you and so many other wonderful people eases body mind and soul. Love to all.

[@janegendreau6595]

Thanks to Michael, "Jack of all Trades", for repairing the wood stove...what he did was really important in allowing proper & even heating. I'm certain you will all see a difference! Ollie is beginning his journey back to wellness & greater creativity! Blessings, Ollie! We all love you & are cheering you on!! Very fun & informative video, Stephanie & love watching Philip & Amaury dismantling the Trumeau & investigating decades of paint & wallpaper! Interesting, indeed!! 🇺🇸

[@kathleensmith8365]

When I lived in a home on a mountain in New Mexico we put in a woodstove that had a small built in fan at the top. It was not visible but it was effective. The warm air from the fire triggered it. I was wondering if there is a way you could use a fan to encourage the warm air further into the room? Trick is to find something unobtrusive. A warm Stephanie is a happy Stephanie!

[@BernardDauphinais]

@@kathleensmith8365 They are called Ecofan. They generate their own electricity from the difference in temperature of the base and the surrounding air.

[@joanies6778]

​@kathleensmith8365 I have seen similar devices available to order online. When the heat rises to a certain temp, the fan kicks on. I believe people use them often on emergency propane heaters, but they can be used anywhere. Don't know about in the UK, but surely they are available over there.

[@katiemac5661]

Michael's depth of knowledge is truly amazing, but I find most admirable is his courage in putting his hand to any task and completing them flawlessly.

[@BVAustralia.1987]

Ollie looks the happiest we have seen him in recent videos, so happy to see this.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

That painting is quite something! The food looks delicious! So glad to see Michael & Ollie. ❤

[@sjohnson9202]

👋👍❤️

[@Tilly-bd4hc]

I love Michael, "The Renaissance Man" He's a rare man with many talents!

[@MaryLawrence-c8v]

So good to see Ollie getting back to sketching, such a darling. Michael is so talented, hands down such a treasure. Lalande is getting her face-lift and will only be more beautiful. Marie's cooking is a work of art.

[@mavep2855]

Lovely seeing you all relaxed, happy and enjoying each other’s company. 🇨🇦❤️

[@lggal4264]

Always great to see Michael. It’s extra special to see him at Lelande❤

[@pattiearehart118]

I love the camaraderie and the atmosphere of the chateau when Michael is visiting. He is happy and uplifting.

[@lindabryant4292]

Michael Petherick to the rescue. That will make guest dinners much more comfortable. I giggled out loud at the painting. 🧡

[@DonniTom]

I love that you have Ollie and Michael there. What a great household.

[@almawebber]

Agree!!! They bring so much by being there!!

[@tevans3532]

It’s so good to see Michael at LaLande. He is just so knowledgeable about everything and can do anything it seems! Wish he was there more like before.

[@nokesbob2256]

'We're at the big table". lol Leave it to Amaury to make us smile. So much going on. I think of your Chateau as more of a commune. I'm a "hippy" from the 1060's and 70's, and I've always lived with people around me. I love having all the family here, together, sharing life. It is the best. Your open door shows your open heart.

[@a_highland_life]

I hope Ollie stays with you a long time and as the months turn to Spring , hopefully he will gradually get back into painting outside and gradually recover. I prescribe a long dose of Stephanie and Lalande.

[@megkraft1108]

@@a_highland_life he use to have a studio in the stables.

[@Oogie65]

Doesn’t Ollie have a family to get back to? I’m sure they would miss him.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love when original features are restored and we can see history. Absolutely love this episode. Hugs ❤❤❤

[@Marykguise]

I love that Michael just jumped right in to help out. I was so happy to see Ollie working on some art! Such a fun group of people and so much going on and still finding new and interesting things around the chateau;) Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

[@Sharon-Me]

Michael your hair looks wonderful!!!

[@kgar67]

Love seeing Michael.....he is a wealth of knowledge and has a great smile. Its wonderful seeing Lalonde full of people and doggies.

[@eileeng2492]

Glad to see Michael and Olivier at LaLande

[@janineregan]

Love, love, love seeing work on the chateau and the busy- ness of the kitchen comings and goings! My favourite type of La Lande video! ❤

[@barbblake8697]

Love the painting! All the work being done on the Chateau will make a big difference. Can't wait to see the rooms finished!!! The pies looked yummy. I love all of Maries cooking.

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Two very special person at Lalande: Michael and Ollie, what a wonderful sight ! Michael is so knowledgeable it is precious to have him around. Ollie, a pleasure to see you able to sketch and create art again. For the others working bees, you are a pleasure to watch as you improve everything. Bravo gang.

[@PatNeeley-c5c]

Michael is such a kind, sweet good hearted person. Delightful to see him again.

[@genevievemurray7743]

Michael is impressively knowledgeable and skilled in so many subjects.

[@rebeccahickman2713]

Michael your one of those people that has tried so much in life, been open to knew things, not afraid of hard work, and it it gives you the ability to be open to learning how to do so many things. Ollie I’m so excited to see your work later. I haven’t painted in a long time, you are giving me encouragement to get back to my art.

[@Toomanydogs7]

Michael is a fountain of knowledge, what a great friend in terrific help

[@ArtfulShelley]

Don't forget to 'season' the chalkboard. Scribble in chalk all over it, then rub it out. That way it won't hold the lines of old writing over and over. It will take the chalk and erase all of the lines. 💖

[@sharond7355]

Stephanie, your circle of friends are so amazing. I love listening to all the history and conversations. Thank you for sharing.

[@JuliaWeems-h1q]

I absolutely love listening to Michael. He is so knowledgeable and the way he explains things I’ve actually learnt so many things from him over the years thank you, Michael.

[@janineregan]

Marie, perhaps for the guest dinners you could make a bigger lemon tart and serve slices? That way it would be less work for you.

[@debragrogan6235]

They bought those lovely individual pans in Paris, so it's great to see them being used.

[@badangellol]

Maybe less work but it looks better individually.

[@charleswalker1185]

Michael, always is worth a grin, is such a treat to see..

[@carolcourtney4309]

That painting is a hoot! So much more fun than had it been just a dramatic scene. Definitely get it cleaned up and be sure to point it out to your guests!

[@tinaclarke704]

Love seeing Micheal at LaLande...he looks relaxed. Hoping he will start doing his videos again...i want to see how the kitchen is coming along. Also most definately more about his art.

[@JanBrowning-z6n]

So very happy to see Michael ! I so enjoy him whenever he appears on the vlogs. Would love to see any new updates on his cottage. You have been missed Michael 😊 wonderful to see Ollie ❤️

[@spkgrl]

I love how you continue to find new things at the chateau even after all these years. The painting was a bit risqué but beautiful!

[@lindamitman4538]

I hope Ollie is feeling better soon. I’ve been worrying about him. Michael fixing that fire is a god send

[@chrislarsen2684]

Michael to the rescue - Awesome!!

[@lingell7428]

Loving you are all back at the Chateau Michael is so clever love him Pleased to see Ollie looking better . Chris is doing great . Looking forward to seeing all the work xx

[@carlygrace2]

18:42 that man (Cesare Borgia) looks like Davie!😆

[@vikkijeffcott4337]

don't forget to prime the blackboards with chalk before writing on it.. this stops the chalk from scratching into the paint.

[@beautyallaroundme724]

There's nothing like living in a big, beautiful house full of pleasant, creative people--all doing their own thing--yet together. I loved that type of energy when I experienced it in the past. It would be nice to live like that again. (In my dreams...) I saw the unicorn tapestry at The Cloisters when I was there a long time ago. How funny about the little "naughty painting" within the painting you had in that room. 😄 Love to see Ollie painting again, and Michael Petherick fixing things, and everybody doing what they do so well.

[@sagelavender3281]

Stefanie, while you were going up the stairs, I noticed the beautiful wallpaper🌸 I’m very found of that. The house I’m staying at, there’s kind of same style, or smaller. What I like about it is that it reflects like candles at night. Good to see Oliver dedicating sometime for art.

[@irishdancer2753]

So nice for Natalie and Aumury to be sitting and eating AT THE BIG TABLE!! 😉. Lovely to see all of you together for a scrumptious Marie dinner!❤

[@megkraft1108]

@@irishdancer2753 do you think they moved back in? Have been seeing them at night more lately and not leaving after work.

[@lindagage7315]

Missed your videos Stephanie! Such a good variety!

[@lyndaprather2138]

Oh my, so happy to see the color in Ollies cheeks. Michael seems so knowledgeable about that woodstove. How wonderful. Amaury is so skilled with the fine carpentry you need done in the Chateau, so lucky!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

I love Michael Petherick! Amazing man and friend.

[@williambent9636]

Love the intrigue of the Unicorn by the Fountain story and it's original home. I am an researcher/history detective myself and I know how one clue leads to another, and how one educated guess or even a hunch can yield unimaginable surprises. Lovely to see all the creativity , as you said, at the Chateau. Everyone's an artist there.

[@barbdalrymple2451]

Wonderful episode Stephanie! Lovely to see everyone! Xoxo

[@stellamex1]

I was just at the Cloisters in Sept & saw the unicorn tapestries! They were incredible.

[@juliasteel373]

So glad to see work being done on the chateau .

[@1231ms54]

Glad to see the old painting up close. Marie the food looked wonderful.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Michael did just save your stove. I’m really shocked that it’s lasted this long burning that hot. It’s not even that old. I’m so happy for you that Michael explained it to you, so you can keep an eye on it. It’s too bad he didn’t notice sooner & saved the side door.

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Stephanie! 👱🏻‍♀️🏰 nice to see Michael and Ollie.😉

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Such a joyous part of my day is watching your vlogs Stephanie thank you. Ollie Ollie Ollie you are the best !!!!! It's great we can spend time with you albiet virtually at La Lande. Michael you are a wizard !!! 💕💕💕💕

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Philip and Amery are doing such an amazing job (as always!) and Marie keeps exceeding all boundaries with her culianry creations!! ❤❤❤❤👌👌

[@msilas5577]

Oliver looks in better spirits, the prayers and well wishes must be working! Michael is a gem!

[@carolflynn7933]

I'm going to wait until the morning and watch it with my breakfast . ❤

[@sindysimms4001]

So fun and interesting, as always. I needed LaLande to put a smile on my face.

[@lynnbogard3596]

I’ve been watching for years. Watching you all is for me, like watching the show Friends. A cast of characters that bring happiness to my life. I’m so glad Ollie looks happier!!! ❤️

[@lucindajennings148]

Another lovely video!😊

[@irenewilson9323]

It’s great see the progress in the chateau ❤

[@3_3645]

Marie needs a plate warmer for the delicious preparations for the meals. It's always nice to have a warmer plate.

[@TaitWeigel]

He's a wonder knowing all about your wood stove. Michael is a good man. You have so many good people there and always adorable Marie in the kitchen making delicious meals.

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Cesare Borgia looks like Davy 😄

[@lisalandry9346]

I was coming here to say this! Yes, you’re exactly right. At 18:44, that could be Davy’s twin!

[@odalissk]

That grey and white wallpaper with a leafy dominoté wallpaper in Des Oiseaux is stunning it would adorn the couloirs superbly

[@dianak4461]

The wallpaper that Phillip refers to as "probably 1860s" reminds me of Anna's (How to Renovate a Chateau) designs. I think that particular one is quite lovely. I always love Amaury's quips; this time: "We're at the big table."

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I am thinking that the lemon tarts could be created the day before you serve them, if that would make time-management easier? At least, the pastry could? Thrilling events are unfolding at the chateau! It gets better and better! Love to Galahad and the rest of the crew! Merci for the video!

[@katiesfarmhouse]

The paintings typically found in trumeau mirrors are not particularly fine. That's precisely what gives them their charm. They were produced in large numbers in workshops & painted by craftsmen, not artists. I adore the semi-naive quality.

[@megkraft1108]

Love seeing Michael helping out! What is the time frame for the heating to be up and running?

[@DarlaSeefluth57]

When they were talking about the history of the tapestries, I thought that the painting of the man looked just like Davy, who plans out the gardens for LaLande.

[@dorothyrowe8832]

Stay Ollie-stay where you are with all the lovely people and goings on…you will feel better every day.

[@shirleybewley6646]

Im always giggling at the end of your vids. Thanks! :)

[@jeanieallison4899]

Was I the only one who thought that the painting of the gentleman who Machiavelli was based on looked like LaLande’s very own Davie…?!

[@DonniTom]

I hope the heating system gets up and running by next winter.

[@a_highland_life]

I would like to see Ollie and Michael’s reactions to the chapel.

[@audriscarborough9309]

I love seeing all the amazing progress going on!! Doesn't the man in the picture at the end, that a film was about. Sorry, I sound crazy but I am butchering the spelling. So, I tried ( and failed 😅) to describe. Anyway, he looks so much like, Davey! Garden Architecture, Design Davey 😊 I am glad everyone is at Lalande and working and smiling etcetera. It brings such joy to see you all. Lots of love, Audri

[@flowerlady-e5u]

Michael is so handy. I need a handyman for my home❤

[@brooke7464]

Ah, the fascinating history connected to chateaus 😊❤ I remember hearing about that tapestry, mentioned in a book.

[@vickirickman5828]

Michael p is so smart. I so enjoy when he visits.

[@dorothylaplante7243]

Ollie is looking more content with his sketching. He just has to let La Lande work its magic and he will be feeling better in no time. Hello to the gang at La Lande. I had a good chuckle about your naughty painting.

[@carolweaver3269]

Such fun to see Philip and Galahd at lplay. Galhad loves taking this time to have fun with his family! Am sure he has missed you so much Stephanie and glad you his mommy , is now home too! That was fantasti that Micheal found the situation giong on with the wood stove! Very important so it would now las much longer. Burning more efficiently, The Temps are terrible in our area too and to imagine your temperatures at the Chateau is unbelivable. Ollie is looking so happy and Marie is great and using the beans to hold crust down properly, she is a wonderful chef! Another great vlog... TY Stephanie! Always look forward to these times, I am praying that by next Wintr you must and just must some how the heat must be working. We know all is there at the nice family atmosphere now, for thsi time, butyou are cold.. and Amaury worked hard, and we just need to get to bottom of problem, and get heat going in furnace, It is truly important, as you all well know even more than me! I love you not having too many people after the Holidays, and having that little time to get back to "Normal?" LOL ( being funny) but yet, know matter what you decide, this would be so welcomed am sure, to all of you! Wish I was able to make it work.

[@patriciaatkinson2435]

Thank you for a very interesting episode.

[@cartier0069]

THE PICTURE OF CESARE BORGIA STRIKES A GREAT RESEMBLANCE TO DAVY.

[@dmbalsam]

You can bake and remove the blind crust from the pans ahead of time, at least a day. I did it that way for a holiday dinner.

[@cindylenie794]

And you can even freeze the crusts for later use

[@yvesgonin1958]

To see you guys in Lalande is a real treat for us... XXX Yves

[@FunwithBooboo]

Stephanie, you are amazing. You attract so many kind and interesting people.

[@jeanmkaufmann]

The tapestries are beautiful. I can't believe that someone would cut them up. So much amazing history. 🙂🇨🇦

[@marlashaw7399]

Glad you held that tremot (???) up in front of you Steph... gave us an idea of how big that thing really is!!!

[@SouthernArtist77]

I hope you don’t lose any wallpaper in that bedroom, it’s so lovely.

[@danielleboely6820]

Have a great time all together friend are for a reason enjoy every minute and certainly appreciate Marie delicious food 💐

[@ShirleyWaldeckmetiswoman]

Hello Ollie from Canada 🇨🇦

[@june6119]

You know, Chesare Borgia, looks like Davy. 😊

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It will be interesting to see what the painting looks like after it's been professionally restored. They should be able to work on the frame as well and should be able to establish if it was ever gilded or what colour it was

[@karendorminey9452]

All of your videos are lovely, but this one was especially good. Quintessential LaLande.

[@pamelap7841]

WOW! Davy look so much like Cesare Borgia! Could they be related?? Another tie to Chris's chateau?? Hmmm.