The Calm After Christmas: a Relaxed Day at the Chateau!

[@elisabeth6108]

Glad you'll be taking a little time off for yourself. You've been extremely generous in sharing so many vlogs with us.

[@pollywaffledoodah3057]

You do realise that KZbin does pay her for these vlogs?!

[@jewelclosenberg7890]

thanks for explaining Boxing Day , love to you all from the Cape ❤

[@sandicarpenter2658]

@@pollywaffledoodah3057 and your point is? Everyone gets a break from work......

[@elisabeth6108]

@pollywaffledoodah3057 Of course. This is her profession and how she makes a living. Nonetheless, expressing gratitude rarely goes amiss. Do you never thank a waitress or a receptionist who makes your day better by being pleasant or helpful? After all, it is just their job. I happen to be laying here with a broken leg and so I expressed the gratitude I feel at how her vlogs have helped lighten the time. I also recognize that after she finishes a dinner at 10 pm she still has editing ahead of her. Her work ethic and energy levels are amazing.

[@seawallstudio2043]

Amaury, That studio is a work of art! Well done.

[@Helen-us1ly]

The studio is an obsession,a never ending quest for perfection.Sorry Amaury t'is the perspective from here.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

@@Helen-us1ly how rude.

[@tiffcat1100]

Amaury’s workshop is beyond impressive! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@debtheguest3109]

Aww Amaury built a little nook for Molly to lay in. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@teresat5496]

Omg the blue and white electric kettle!!!!!

[@LindaLoehr]

it's a $500 tea kettle.

[@pollywaffledoodah3057]

it's a SMEG Dolce and Gabbana kettle - it cost $1000 Australian dollars, for an electric kettle. These people certainly love luxury brands. Is is made of 24 carat gold?!

[@wendymorrison5619]

We need info on where it's from please.

[@amandahimsworth7469]

It's a smeg kettle , not a tea kettle and online at smeg

[@lynnralph8373]

Ah Stephanie that gorgeous kettle gives you extra reasons to make tea. Also you may like to know that South Africa also has a Boxing Day on 26th December, it is a day when our family has a beach picnic with left overs from Christmas.

[@norascholey7909]

Canada does Boxing day too!

[@gayjacobsen5012]

We do too in South Africa but they called it Goodwill day now. But we oldies still call it Boxing day❤🇿🇦

[@jenniferkuperman2589]

Stephanie, can't thank you enough for sharing the dazzle and love of Christmas time in La Lande. You have absolutely MADE my Christmas, bless you.

[@DonnaWebber-fn3wb]

Yup Boxing Day happens in Canada too!, probably from our English Ancestry. Decades ago it used to be a holiday, now alot of Stores are open for Boxing Day sales.

[@saphaburnell]

Definitely in Canada, too! 🎉

[@27Spiritgirl]

I was about to write the same thing- probably most English Commonwealth countries would recognize it - even today. The shops in Atlantic Canada are mostly closed on this day but the big sales begin tomorrow. Xo from Canada❤

[@elizabethwills616]

Thank you for sharing so much of your December with us. I loved it all. Happy New Year. Rest up.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes, also in Australia. 🦘❤

[@larrymcclain8874]

Unfortunately, not in the US.

[@RuthellenHerzberg]

That’s a dream workshop for any carpenter. Good for Amaury.

[@lindacamp8561]

I would have voted 100% for chilling in my room and grazing thru the kitchen when I was hungry. Good Choice!

[@virginiamitchell9899]

Australians totally do Boxing Day!! One of the best days of the year!!

[@christinesavage4837]

How would we have Boxing Day Test Match without😂

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes, some families have Boxing Day picnics or BBQs as a get together with more friends and relatives at the beach or local parks. With a mandatory cricket game. 🏏😁

[@keepitnoice]

Hey, we have Boxing Day! It's quite a big deal here in Australia. I'm not giving up my Boxing Day without a fight!!! 🙂 Google AI says: "Boxing Day is celebrated on Thursday, December 26, 2024. It is a public holiday in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia."

[@MrMoby30]

And also Boxing Day test cricket😵‍💫🇦🇺

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

​we have a boxing day cricket match too. Test between SA🇿🇦 and Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@vanessajamieson7420]

@@keepitnoice Also South Africa although the government has now changed the name to Day of Goodwill - most of us still thinking it as Boxing Day!!

[@ellenmais-ir4lh]

There have been so many people who have come to your chateau and seemingly blossomed, including you, Stephanie. Warm hearts and good intentions create an atmosphere that brings out the best for yourselves and for the restoration of the chateau itself. I have so enjoyed watching from the very beginning and always look forward to each episode.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Thank you for the bonus vlog! Love the relaxed day! Amaury’s workshop is amazing!

[@Twistnsine]

Amaury is such a master engineer 👏🤩 just look at that workshop!! 💙

[@OmaAdams]

What a wonderful carpenter's workshop! That's where dreams are made!

[@JSees]

Of course a professional like Anaury would pay attention to the details of storage, ergonomics and accessibility. Bravo.

[@annemackenzie7295]

Wow! He is so professional 👍

[@alexvalentine4934]

By posting every day, I really come to feel like I’m included in your life and in your home and the nicest of ways and over the holidays was a little bit problematic for me and your post made it very much better. Thank you so much for your dedication to thisand the service you do to people who need the connection merry Christmas. Happy new year thank you.

[@1231ms54]

Thanks for showing us a quite day. Hope Marie feels better soon.

[@marshawargo7238]

I may have been wrong😢! When everyone was sick, I thought they should all go to the hotel for a spa day, to work the sick out. But Marie just spent the whole Christmas day there, going in healthy & coming back sick😢! Kinda crazy backwards, if you ask me😮!

[@chiselsgirl]

Australia does Boxing Day 😊

[@carladejonge4951]

Amaury’s workshop is amazing!❤

[@juliajoplin4238]

We’re SO happy that you still posted a video, a surprise goodie 🎉🥰👌🏾Thanks

[@annemackenzie7295]

Wow, I didn’t expect a video today, this was a treat - thank you! Amaury’s workshop is amazing, I think we are going to see some great things happening in 2025 all being well 😀❤️

[@Rick-tb4zm]

Nati and Amaury are such a wonderful couple to me Nati is Lalande ,respectful ,hard working, and beautiful 😍

[@kellyheidel4337]

Thank you for including us in your festivities! Enjoy your break!

[@rossyhoneywood8280]

In Australia we certainly do celebrate Boxing Day. We have our Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Boxing Day test cricket, this year against India, picnics at the beach or backyard cricket games. Plus we have huge Boxing Day sales, that happens to be one of the busiest days shopping. Wishing all Le Lalander’s a very happy new year and may love and peace surround you 🤗

[@27Spiritgirl]

Yup- Canada too! It's a Commonwealth thing I think!❤

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Boxing day however is not a public holiday in every state. Here in SA we do NOT get it but usually have the Proclamation Day [28/1] holiday on that date. So many business's close on Xmas Eve and comeback on the second . Which for those in retail is an absolute pain as you cannot get more stock in.

[@memecats5698]

I love the dog bed in Amaury’s workshop, the animals always come first. 👍❤️🐕🦮

[@explorecapetown5795]

Thank you so much for taking us with you on the Christmas Diaries. You must be exhausted though! Very happy to hear you will be taking a few days off in January xx

[@FragranceCraft]

Amaury, what a treasure ... 🎉 And Mollies place integrated in the workshop furniture ❤ !

[@lavonnemountain6133]

Amory enjoy your workshop it is so organized. The best is having Molly along for the ride! Enjoy all the fun travail you will have this year.

[@donnaschmink1801]

Thank you, Stephanie! So happy you are taking time off! Enjoy! Awesome job!

[@judymossip7446]

It is wonderful to see you all relaxing for Boxing Day - except for Amaury. The Advent Diaries were so interesting this year with the combination of travel and château life. Thank you Stephanie for all of the work that went into them. ❤

[@MaryConroy-uv1ce]

We call the day after Christmas saint Stevens day in Ireland in some parts of the country we have a tradition called the wren boys

[@michellecook2338]

New Zealand dose boxing day . Rest well every one . 🤗💖

[@CecilliaDB]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing the holiday spirit and beautiful community you’ve put together to celebrate. This is one of those Christmases for me that is a little different, my son is deployed and I just haven’t felt my usual jolly Christmas self(Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday and usually I go all out). I know it’s a great deal of effort to compile a video but each day I’ve looked forward to the Chateau Diaries Christmas video and it’s lifted my spirits. Happy New Year to you and yours and many memories to be made in 2025.

[@brooke7464]

Glad that Amaury has recovered without any problems. Cannot wait to see how the Grand Salon turns out once its finished. No idea what your planning

[@mocarra100]

Thank you Stephanie, for sharing everything with us!

[@rose-marie7351]

What a nice surprise! I kept looking and hoping to see another video today and yay! Thank you for sharing like this, I love how you do it so naturally. Great month of advent like always, even better this year, with all the travel footage. I am glad you will take some time off in January. :) much love to you all!

[@suzannebonnar5117]

Amaury is a genius. ⭐️ All that he creates is incredible. His workshop looks amazing and cannot wait to see all the wonderful new projects. So very glad that his hand has healed and all seems back on course. Loving the 5 day videos - thank you Stephanie for bringing us all such joy. Xx ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pampammy5531]

Yeap Anmary was correct we do celebrate Boxing Day in Australia ♥️ love your blog so much, blessings to you all

[@barbdalrymple2451]

Boxing Day is a little relaxing but right after my two bachelor brother in laws left I stripped their beds and washed their sheets as we have three couples coming from Monday to Wednesday to celebrate New Years with us! I also made soup to freeze to serve as part of a meal as we all share meals while here! Team work, just like LaLand! Happy New Year to you all! Xoxo

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

Before retiring, I too had a great, ORGANIZED shop. I LOVED being in there. So many times I could barely tear myself away. My girlfriends and my husband used to complain about me and their mates stuck away in our shops. It was a thing you couldn't explain to anyone who didn't have their own shop. It was pure shop love, I tell you!

[@eaccristo]

Marie caught a chill at the SPA. Well thought out workshop. Awesome. A quiet day is always nice. Enjoy!!!

[@bossyjoyce3711]

Well she and Stephanie did demonstrate pouring icy water over their heads after getting out of the spa, so it's not surprising since Marie said she did the spa treatment twice.

[@anamoreen1634]

Glade you’re taking it easy and enjoying life! I love seeing all the wonderful things you are up too, yes even a relaxing Boxing Day. 😊 Thank you for the lovely video and videos year long!! ❤

[@srqlisa7881]

Congrats Amaury, can’t wait to see everything in its place all organized.

[@carolflynn7933]

❤ WONDERFUL ❤ Amazing million dollar workshop. Love it ❤

[@lynetteyoung9777]

That kettle is so attractive in your kitchen. The carpentry workshop is huge and filled with so very many quality tools. With Amaury's genius for making anything wooden, I look forward to seeing whatever he creates.

[@wakahere]

Amuary is amazing he’s so ready to get started on the grand salon 😊

[@lisaakinlabi]

Seeing Amaury's workshop brings back huge olfactory senses for me. I can almost smell the wood and the tools. Anyone who has spent loads of time in a workshop like this will know what I mean. I used to spend hours with my dad in his shop and in the shop of his company. He was like Amaury in the way he organized and kept his tools clean, it was always an intriguing space visually as well as fun.

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

My dad was the same kept his workshop in perfect order. 👍🇿🇦

[@NancyGrant17]

I am impressed with that workshop Amery, my dad would have loved it.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

What a lovely day the leftovers look do yummy 😋 enjoy the peaceful moments

[@junkogreene5644]

The Advent series has been wonderful. Thank you for sharing all of the Christmas joy with us!

[@padimills1494]

Gratefull that you did make a video. My day would not be complete with hearing from you all.

[@Vee-zx6eh]

Hi Amaury, in Australia, we either have a cricket match in the back yard with family or a second Christmas dinner with in laws or other side of the family. Some of us go to the beach. It is hot over here. We generally take a relaxed approach. Boxing Day was a horrendous fire danger day here, so we all cancelled everything to stay home and be on guard. It is 28th Jan today, so we are all doing other side of the family again now that the weather is a bit cooler!

[@bevmc5061]

Only December in Melbourne 😂 sorry, happy new year 🎉

[@GailRomig-h5j]

Yes. Loved your calm day. Thank you. We need your joyous times 😃😀🙏😉☺️💋😍❤️🥰

[@lynlandham3779]

Loved the leisurely Boxing Day! Want something to eat? Get up and get it yourself!! Fun. lol! The workshop is incredible! The whole video was great!

[@MichelleMingo-m1i]

My family of 7 spent the day after Christmas laying around the TV room watching movies and eating leftovers and treats. After all the work and guests on Christmas Day, it was glorious! I refused to even wash a single dish. 😊

[@predatornz.5493]

We do boxing day in New Zealand too . Loving the vlogs but pleased u are going to take a break . 🥰😍🙂

[@berrymariavanboekel]

Now you are enjoying in the glow of all the light and warmth you created and shared. Thank you so much.

[@carolinestagg6807]

Amaury the workshop will be fabulous !! Good relaxing Boxing Day to you all !!

[@stevent5862]

Thank you for all the hard work and beautiful creative output over Advent. Our American Midwestern family did not celebrate Advent. Nor did we pay ANY attention to it whatsoever. So following your daily celebrations was most fun and educational.

[@cwatson3495]

Oh, I love a good workshop!

[@HandmadeSpirit]

🌟THANK YOU, dear Stephanie,🎇 dear Lalanders..loved every minute of your Advent & Christmas Vlogs✴🌠💖so heartwarming, inspiring & festive✨✨lots of Love💖🎇

[@joslauwers7960]

In the Netherlands we have 1st and 2nd Christmasday.

[@Omaivo2904]

1st Christmasday you visit your parents and 2nd Christmasday you visit your inlaws and the next year the other way around.

[@cherylchicky]

Regarding Aumery. It’s not work when it’s your passion WOW amazing job on the work shop well done 👍👍👍👍

[@charmees6637]

Lovely relaxing Boxing Day eating leftovers is my favourite. Thank you for putting out a video for us Stephanie. Love Amaury’s Tool room/ Man cave it’s awesome ❤

[@wendyrobinson2281]

The work shop is outta this world Just amazing so tidy etc well done x

[@Anna75-49]

Yes Boxing Day in Australia and New Zealand. Amaury have you thought about making pullout shelves in the space under your bench (Mollys house). It would make it easier for getting stuff in and out. Your workshop looks awesome. My dad would have loved to have something like what you have done. The left overs look delicious. The night sky is beautiful. X

[@lhmcd5538]

Australia has Boxing Day as well. It’s when all the sales happen. Amaury had done wonders. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@ricardathomason5485]

Terrific work shop. Thanks for the video, wasn’t really expecting one. So glad everyone is taking a day of rest? You all have been very very busy. Hope Maria can fight off that cold.

[@krisscamire4081]

That Workshop is amazing I am so happy for you Amerie that is awesome

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Take care Marie, stay in bed and let others cook. I hope all have a fantastic New year to come!

[@boessheila50]

Amoury. U r an amazing carpenter. Ur always improving ur work area. Nicely too. U an IDEA SOLUTION MAN💯💗

[@Happyladybug143]

Amaury you the man,your workshop 😮wau. ❤

[@lizmasi9918]

I love that you end with french. I'm learning french before coming to France in March. So your little posting makes me learn and retain it. See you Sunday!

[@carolsanders9026]

And I bet he’s knows where everything is such a talented man he is well done 👍 ❤

[@cathcarr4823]

I love to see you sitting in the Gazebo having a coffee ☕️ or bubbles 🥂

[@Engelhafen]

Boxing Day was named because the servants are given boxed gifts for their service during the holidays

[@Tilly-bd4hc]

We wait till spring cleaning but have no official Boxing Day in the US. Great day for rest after the hustle of the holidays. Thank you for sharing!

[@MonkeyGangHQ]

Boxing day I thought happened in canada

[@lorriestewart4063]

it does

[@melindanaumovic8124]

We in Australia have boxing day too. We are a British colony after all. Lololol. Same thing leftovers barbecues and picnics and of course Cricket and Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. ❤❤ That workshop is incredible!!!! Amaury is sooooo organised. Love it. Dreams are made of.

[@endeavouringit]

Thank you for sharing, love you all !!!!

[@sianscountrylife4925]

Thoroughly enjoyed your advent series and great that you felt you could post today too ! ❤ Hope Marie feels better soon ❤

[@SarahDieterich-w6i]

You all SO DESERVE some off time and just be you in your own way. I will look forward for the next vlog. Happy New Year's to you all!! Xoxo. ❤😊

[@elizabethtierney2233]

My favourite part of the work shop is moly’s bed and feeding station ❤️

[@judithclark2823]

Amaury’s work area is truly his kingdom! It’s awesome and just what a craftsman needs. I never knew the meaning of Boxing Day till now! Thanks for that🥰

[@Pupperski]

I forgot to mention yesterday how hilarious 😂 i found it when you made poor Amaury carry the flaming hot Christmas pudding through into to the dining room.😂😂😂poor bloke has barely recovered from his hand injury then he's chief torchbearer! I was in hysterics imagining a Fawlty Towersesque mishap! Jeez I'm so glad it went well and no disaster! But just so gloriously dark humoured.😂

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I thought the very same! And cringed when he chopped the ice. But he is used to being busy and active and physical and occupational therapists encourage moving and stretching so the hand doesn't stiffen. So, its probably time.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Boxing up and feeding the old retired staff too (the old retainers…) also..the poor box in church would be opened and given out to the poor of the parish….but yes staff of the big house had a day off. It’s now a day for sports now too.

[@michaelt8727]

Boxing Day is not a recognized official holiday in the US. Very few Americans celebrate it unless it's to box up and return Christmas gifts that didn't quite work out.

[@shannonvans]

Trinidad also celebrates Boxing Day. I had always heard It was originally a time when "Christmas Boxes" were given to the servants of the households and they had the day off then since they would have had to work on Christmas day

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m American & happy to find out that “Boxing Day” isn’t LaLanders taking turns in a ring punching each other until there was a knockout.

[@annemackenzie7295]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Twistnsine]

You all deserve a relaxing day ❤️

[@ccoeurjoli]

waouh !!! Amaury !!! cet atelier en fera rêver plus d'un(e) ! c'est incroyable ! bravo !!! cool le lendemain des fêtes de manger les (excellents) restes des repas !!! Miam !!! Vous méritez bien un peu de repos 🙂 Profitez en !!! à Dimanche !!!! 🌟🌺🌺🌺🌟

[@markf4873]

Thank you for sharing this today … hugs ❤

[@debrarobinson57]

Amaury should give Molly a bed under part of that huge work table! Give the old girl a bit of comfort as she hangs around with her Daddy!

[@wendyrobinson2281]

Thankyou for the vlog Stephanie enjoy your evening you need a break xx ❤

[@teepeeX]

Australian boxing day is either mad markdowns and crazy shopping or hangover day 😂😂😂 I think anybody that buys a Chateau to restore needs a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and a fabulous workshop, well done Amaury 😊

[@loishampstead8760]

Yes NZ and Australia have Boxing Day too.

[@judithlalande2773]

Seasons greetings to all the LaLanders. I'm grateful to be part of this community for so many seasons and years. The delight, Stephanie that you bring into my world so very often with your dear Philip, and your entourage, your precious aunt and uncle. Mummy and Percy, The Scotsman Marie and all the extras. Such wonderful people. So many interesting adventures . Always something for everybody. You're such a princess Stephanie. Sending much love from Canada.❤

[@veronicarunge2241]

Well you certainly gave us a fantastic fun filled Christmas Advent - thank you for sharing from Australia.

[@Kitty_cat2001]

In Australia we have Boxing Day as well & it’s a public holiday! We get paid extra rates if we work or if we have the day off -we get paid as a normal day.