The Chateau Diaries 114: A LOCKDOWN EASTER AT LALANDE!

[@geofftodd3579]

This fabulous diary has made me smile for the first time in ten days after losing my lovely dad to C19. He was a wonderful gardener all his life and would have loved the bluebell woods. Keeping posting please, I'm sure I speak for many people when I say that your uplifting diaries give us all hope and determination to stay safe until we can hug and laugh with those we love once again ...Thank you .

[@barbaracrane470]

Oh, Geoff, I am so sorry that you lost your dad to this terrible virus. I cannot imagine your pain. I am happy tho that you have found the Diaries. Stephanie and her family bring such happiness. Stay safe. We will make it thru this time to even better ones. Sending you love.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Words can’t express how sorry I am to hear about your father. I’m sending you much love from Lalande. I’m all too aware of how suddenly we can be separated from our loved ones, that’s why I try to treasure every moment. How lucky you are to have had a wonderful father. The more we love, the more we can be hurt, but it’s so worth it. ❤️

[@beabasson3132]

Dearest Geoff. So sad with you about your deep loss. May you be comforted...Blessings Bea

[@ritawilkinson401]

Geoff Todd So sorry about your father.

[@sarahburton3110]

Heartfelt condolences to you Geoff on losing your father. Love, strength and light your way ♥️

[@martinphillips7221]

Living in USA enjoying effortless optimism you bring light to very dark times

[@janetthomas6670]

Amen

[@lesserpoo]

Amen!!

[@moodbeam1]

I am here crying in laughter at what I can only presume was nick hiding behind the curtain while you where setting the table, your vlogs are enjoyable as ever

[@dianacirilo]

Was it Nick or Antoine?

[@stevearnold8467]

I was guessing by the height that it was Antoine, but it could have been Nick as well. Whoever it was, it was pretty funny. Love those subtle little touches ths channel gives us!

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

Antoine

[@giovannamiorino4402]

Antoine on one side and Nick on the other!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Can Mummy be my fairy godmother? She is the most enchanting, darling little sprite. 💫

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Avani Green honestly. I would bake for her whenever she wants🧁🥧🥮

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

The joy of Antwan hopping through the woods and sampling his Dear Mommies food, warmed my heart. Got to love Selmar! He fits right in and you can tell he has a big heart. Happy Easter all.

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

its Antoine

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

not meaning to be rude , just a heads up , its litrally the french for anthony

[@kathleenmcilroy2902]

Your mother is wonderful, I love her French accent. This is a fabulous channel, thanks for sharing your life with the rest of the world. Bless you

[@mrs.e3909]

Mother Nature's beautiful bluebells, and Gerald's face full of chocolate! Ha!!

[@bruschetta3089]

I think I am obsessed with your channel and all your amazing personalities. Thank you for bringing light and humour in these times. Love from England

[@Kathy-WV]

At 8:36 into the video at the upper right balcony, you can see a woman with a beautiful flowing white gown on but you can’t make out the head or a face to see who it is. With no guest, that narrows down who this must be. They must have a beautiful view from up there! Love your positive uplifting outlook on life Stephanie!

[@dennise9517]

I recently discovered this channel and I can't stop binge watching! You truly have a gift of narrating and story telling. You are a bright light🌼

[@sarahburton3110]

Anonymous indeed ⭐️🧚🏻‍♂️

[@Mar-iy8il]

Me too! Its such fun isn't it? Its making me think of lots of fun projects I can do around my place too.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The bluebells are so stunning, truly magic, I can't even imagine! Thank you so much for sharing Chateau life with us all Stephanie!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Antoine is so good looking. Stephanie you have enough joy to spread to the whole human race.

[@seanagarrow7488]

🌿💛👒🐰🌷The wide-wide- “world” wants to wish you all a Happy Easter as well!🌷🐰👒💛🌿

[@carriagecottage1257]

🐓I think I caught a glimpse of the elusive Nick!?😉🦚🤷‍♀️ Happy Easter! 😘

[@jojoply]

Where. Time stamp please

[@holgerheld]

​@@jojoply At around 16:32, I think it is him because this gentleman hasn't appeared or been mentioned in the video either before or after (respectively only as elusive!), and as Stephanie said, only six people were present in the chateau.

[@SiestaFiesta287]

I saw him too. This is the best game of “Where’s Waldo”. 😂

[@jojoply]

Thank you I believe you are right!

[@twobins2060]

Also at 14.06?

[@Jayrose59]

Selmar is exactly the volunteer you need there at this time. He fits in perfectly.

[@EmmeChatterton]

I've seen the other years Easter vlogs but I have to say this is the most magical easter egg hunt I've probably ever seen, something about the bluebells and the music and small but happy group, it was really just so beautiful and otherwordly!

[@headron66]

I just love Gerald, he’s so funny and always happy. The bluebells are beautiful. Happy Easter 🐣.” It just helps to hide a bit of the face”😂Stephanie your mum is so beautiful and I like her idea with the glasses. ❤️

[@janetthomas6670]

Sunglasses are a must!

[@juliep8281]

I cried when mummy said happy Easter to us.. been a lonely Easter on my own but this video certainly lifted my heart. Blessings from Shropshire UK xx

[@traceg2903]

Through all my lonely tears of not being able to have a Easter dinner nor egg hunt with my family...I have found you. Oh my dear, you and your beautiful mom, and friends hunting for eggs in the forest of purple has put a very happy smile on my face...I love your home, and your dream of a life. Thank you for sharing. This has been the highlight of my Easter.

[@peterwhite9261]

Antoine's reaction to the lamb was priceless. What an amazing egg hunt. Lemon meringue pie is my all time favorite also. Marie you did an awesome job cooking.

[@18daisydoll65]

I'm sending Mummy a big hug xxxx Do you know what your vlogs teach me Stephanie? That it's worthwhile, making the effort, enjoying beautiful things and sharing time with others. I love your joie de vivre, it's very therapeutic xxxx 🌈🐣💐🥂love to all at the Chateau and my fellow subscribers xx

[@katewestcottvt]

Happy Easter, Stephanie and all the "La La Landers" (I think that's what your friend called you in her note...) Smiles from Vermont. Your Easter Egg Hunt was the most magical ever, a fairyland of bluebells! Thank so much for letting us all join you and share in your joie de vivre ( :

[@lynn4746]

I love how you love life soooo much . You and all are soo delightful. A much needed video for the smiles.Thank you ( I am always waiting for your next).

[@christopherhowison5873]

Omg I love this channel!!!! I’ve binge watched every episode since we’re all on lock down. Stay safe! I emailed you about some chairs in your kitchen. Curious if you know anything about them. Have the same set here in Arkansas. 🇺🇸. What are the chances!!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Sorry, I’m infamously rubbish at checking my emails! I think they’re called Windsor chairs - we brought ours over from England 😊 How lovely that you have them, too!

[@cculler52]

Fountain with bottle stopper! Perfect. Easter Egg hunt in the magical bluebell covered wood! Also perfect. And Marie's Easter dinner. What a triumph! Thank you for sharing.

[@lianegordon971]

Stephanie you should take a photo of your beautiful bluebell woods and turn it into a jigsaw puzzle or even just a framed large photo. Share it on flickr for others to enjoy. So wonderful an image. You can believe in anything when you see that.

[@Blueeyedconcubine]

Nick didn't hide to well on the patio when marie brought out the margaritas. He was trying to sneak away

[@carlhansen8034]

I think the elusive Nick was spotted after Marie made the margaritas!!! Haha!!

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

What’s a truly charming party!! The bluebells make me swoon for the French country side!!

[@PeaceLoveMick]

Happy Easter!!!! I just found you about 2 weeks ago and I’m watching every episode... thank you sooo sooo much for helping to be my escape from the news and the world outside... I just adore you all... dreaming of the day I can come stay at the Chateau......When I get there I hope you all don’t mind a hug from a stranger... 😃

[@christopherhowison5873]

PeaceLoveMick I did the same thing. Just a heads up. You’ll be hungry...Especially for cheese and bread AND You’ll reallly want a drink. Either tea or something a bit more spirited. And you’ll really want to dress up or go to a second hand store. All of which are totally acceptable!!!! Can’t get over the prices at their resale shop!!!!! 😳

[@janhenry9733]

Right? I want to pack my bags and go there right now! I have a little bit of planning to do but I'm hoping in the next year or so I can go. I am very intrigued and want to help!

[@lunaandstella825]

Love how your Mom shifts from grumpy to absolute radiant in just 2 seconds. You guys are adorable, wish I could have spent lockdown with a bunch of lovely people like you guys, even if I love being a hermit a lot of times 😆

[@pamelamcfadden337]

How sweet Antone is! He looked to his mother before taking a bunny..Awwww. ❤

[@jenniheikkinen9080]

Funnily enough, I’m watching this episode the 11th December 🤪 But seeing the beautiful bluebell fairy 🧚‍♀️ forest brings joy and hope around the year!

[@ankiking]

I laughed out loud at 22.54! I am looking forward to Easter 2022! Missed the ears at this hunt! Love how beautiful and fun this is!

[@ellamayy2k]

This was an absolute joy to watch and I think it is a tradition I'd love to bring into our family too...thank you so much for letting us in to your wonderful life at lalande xxx

[@KeithWiggins-xc1sf]

Looking back and these videos are just so much fun .

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Lovely to hear your Mummy's Voice. Blessings Mummy!

[@ankn4315]

Thank you for sharing the bluebells! That made my day!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

What a wonderful slice of life! My family celebrated Easter together after being apart for a month and it was lovely. It is so wonderful how you truly open your home to others as evidenced by Diesel walking around as he pleases. Such joy on all of your faces to celebrate such a holy day. Bravo! Could God have made those woods any more stunning?

[@YourNextStep1234]

Omg!! "The wide wide space" and the elusive hooting Easter bunny had me LOL!!!!

[@cestlavie1324]

What a gem 💎 Marie is.... her Easter dinner is absolutely divine!! Bon appétit 😋 I wish I had a friend like Marie!!! Lol Marie’s son is so cute too.

[@ntakovacj3644]

What a magical day -- bluebells -- I could look forever. There is joy when you can be with your close family and friends. Not everybody can have a chateau but if we don't have our loved ones around us at least on special days, life isn't worth living.

[@TallieBear]

I caught the elusive Nick behind the curtains and laughed out loud, startling my cat! Such a beautiful life you all have! I have never hunted for Easter eggs, and what a splendid woods to hunt in! As an aside, I adore your dress and would love to know where you shop.

[@soapbubbl_4119]

Time stamp please

[@nadinenichols7394]

@@soapbubbl_4119 22.34 you can just see he and Antoine peeking out :)

[@yuventarei]

Baha Haha...lol they're so adorable!

[@sarahhudleston832]

The bluebells ! That has got to be the best egg hunt ever! I just pray the lockdown ends soon and things can get back to normal and you are able to earn revenue again.

[@leishagreenleaf833]

I loved Mummy’s Easter greetings to us all 💚🐣Easter blessings to you all 🐣 Mummy is the tonic that we all need 💚

[@jf1a8x1]

So fun re-watching this video! I had only just “met” you on you-tube a year ago just about this time. in fact this may have been one of the very first videos I ever watched. It has been an amazing challenging and bizarre year! Cannot tell you how much you videos have given me an “escape” during Covid lockdowns and even the continuing challenges a year later. Thank you Stephanie! I have fallen in love with rural France and life at Lalande, because of your videos!

[@jf1a8x1]

At 22:47 and:56 Antoine peeking out!! ❤️🤣

[@fusionfrution]

I love blue bells, what a magical back drop for Easter egg hunt, like scenes from a fairy tale.

[@rhondathomas7952]

Every time I watch an episode, it makes me grateful that I became a patron! Whoever reads this, if you are not a patron, you should become one. So many extras you get. They are fabulous. You learn so much more about Lalande and the people who live there. Marie, your lemon pie looks wonderful! I could just taste the garlicy Leg of Lamb! Yummy!!!

[@colinbryan333]

I see Stephanie that Mommy is making good use of her new little piggy 🐷 bag during the Easter Bunny hunt! Lots of chocolate goodies in there for sure. 🐰🐰🐰

[@paloma2364]

So utterly delightful, peaceful and hilarious at the same time. A soothing balm for the soul. Hard to believe that a year later we're all still facing an easter without guests...but seeing La Lande preparing to celebrate is like a tonic.

[@janismacvicar9637]

This is the most wonderfull easter ever and here we are nearly a year later much love from Scotland !!

[@karinbergman1646]

Amazingly wonderful! The table decorations are so beautiful, especially all the fresh flowers. I loved the egg hunt in the woods, and the music you selected to accompany was superb! The bluebells everywhere are epic. The fountain is so beautiful. And what a stunning meal Marie prepared--I could nearly smell and taste the delightful meal. Merci beaucoups, and Happy, Wonderful Easter!!! 🙏🏻💗🌷🐇🌷💗🙏🏻

[@JudythJ60]

Those bluebells! Just wonderful!

[@stevearnold8467]

Stephanie, thank you for being here today. I enjoyed this video very much, but I am also very grateful that because of you I didn't have Easter dinner alone. My 96 year-old mom is in a care center, just three minutes from my house, which doesn't matter. Because of quarantine, I haven't seen mom for a month except on our daily video chats. So, with my table set with the best china, crystal, and sterling, your video was my dinner companion, and I very much enjoyed being with you. Mom and I had a nice video chat afterward, so it was a very good Easter. Thank you for letting me join you! I wish I could see your woods full of bluebells in person! Maybe someday ...

[@lorraineelwart5379]

I can see a very happy easter was enjoyed by all 🐥🐣🐤🐰Chocolate, lemon drizzle bunnies, lamb, lemon meringue, wine, champagne and eggs. The bluebells were divine too. Happy happy days. We enjoyed this special time of year also. I bet all of your friends were wishing they were at Leland too. They will appreciate more than ever when next year comes. Thank you once again for a magical end to the day. I will sleep well tonight, but did you know you had bunnies hiding behind the drapes? I wonder who it was? Marie is a fine cook by the looks of it, thanks to her mother and grand mother. Please tell Mummy I wish her and all of you a very happy easter too 🐣xxx❤️❤️❤️🐰🙏🍾🥂🏰

[@sarahburton3110]

Thoroughly enjoying rewatching the entire series 😊😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️🌸🦔🦡🦉🌷💕

[@aleta5873]

Marie's wonderful meal looks fantastic !! She and Antoine look alike ... Stephanie you are a joy. Loved your reaction when you went looking for flowers. The perfect bluebell woods was a fairy land...

[@gl8282]

And the forest with the blue flowers - soooo beautiful ... oh teach me more of your beautiful chateau and it’s stories

[@lindaashford7187]

The bluebell wood looks wonderful. Because of CV I can’t get just 3 miles up the road to see our local bluebells 😥 I love them and their perfume is divine. Happy Easter 🐣 day

[@jeanninef2110]

how lovely! your Easter vlog was most definitely a God-send last year! Many sad losses this past year....We must be strong and carry on. Looking forward to this year!

[@alannagilmore8982]

Easter was always my family's big holiday!! i have such fond memories being dressed in our best from church and hunting eggs!! love you all and your tradiotions!

[@kaywells3828]

Saw the elusive Nick 3 times!!!!!! Loved seeing your wonderful Easter weekend. 😀

[@pb3231]

Just been watching Chateau DIY on More 4 . The one with the Christmas challenge the Turkey and the Duck 😂 the old oven v bread oven. Excellent the chapel, the singing and the food. Also the bonus of Mummy and Gerry on form . Really entertaining thank you all 👏👏👏

[@cuznjayne]

❤️🐰❤️🐰❤️. Thank you everyone at LaLa land for sharing your Easter with us. It made my heart happy

[@maryjanemccoy1159]

Nice to see a video of bluebells, I've only ever seen that many in pictures. so much fun! I love how they smell faintly of hyacinths, my favorite flower.

[@LeslieNikulka]

What a joyful Easter. Stephanie I can't tell how special it was to me when you showed the woods filled with Bluebells and the close-ups of this beautiful flower. My Mum, who was born in England, used to describe this to me and I would think to myself "I wonder what they would look like" never imagining I would see them through video.Who knows. Perhaps I might get to see them for real someday. Thank you so much for that. The Easter table was stunning; the Easter egg hunt was delightful; the Easter Bunny...very illusive; and I so adore your Mum, such an inspiration. Love and blessings to you all. 💖

[@monikastuckey8737]

Wow! This was the best Easter I have ever seen!

[@anitaday599]

What a wonderful celebration. Bluebells, bunnies, cowslips, champagne, good food and big smiles. I think Selma is a great pick up for Team La Lande. He looked amazing in his Mexican gangster look🌵🌵🌵 A very Happy Easter to you all 🐰🐰🐰

[@amandavanlingen1768]

Happy Easter 💛 your joy is contagious Stephanie ⚜ Making everything so special during this time. The bluebells look amazing. Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA

[@cathymiddleton1242]

Your Mummy reminds me so much of my Mummy. Sadly she has gone now but our bantering will never be forgotten x

[@TheChateauDiaries]

When my father died, it was the silly bantering that I missed the most! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonheffernan9551]

Absolutely love this, and that easter egg hunt looked such fun, is it possible for you to share that recipe, the lamb looked amazing. Tahnk you.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

I’ll ask Marie for the recipe 😊

[@barbaracrane470]

@@TheChateauDiaries You need to save all these recipes for a Chateau LaLande Cookbook. Take photos for the book as well. And with the person who cooked it. I like to read cookbooks like some who read novels. You can do a yearly book so that they eventually make a set. I know you will sell a lot of them. The food always looks so scrumptious! Hugs from Memphis!

[@jeanineking7311]

Barbara. You took the words right out of my mouth. Include pictures of the table, flowers,and china, telling us the history of the plates maybe of different rooms or areas of Lalande. Bless you all

[@Faithful10415]

I am all in for the cookbook idea! Bravo. Brilliant idea!

[@barbaracrane470]

And include some of the art work and photography from your many fabulous artists. And if a friend or volunteer cooks the meal, give some background info. I have seen so many wonderful meals, desserts, and drinks served that you have at least a couple of cookbooks already!

[@tiffytattoo2450]

There is not a single thing I can dislike about your videos! A true delight in these times! Your mother is just wonderful, such a lovely person! The egg hunting was beautiful, the dinner looked gorgeous! I really love Lalande...even though I've never been there!

[@aminacharlotte281]

I'm here on the wide wide space, wishing myself into your easter plans. It looks amazing!

[@karmathegiant]

Amazing how your woods are full of bluebells! Beautiful.

[@debralpateart8862]

Dear Percy and Mummy Isobel, Happy Easter 2021! I have missed you both so that I went looking for past vlogs with you! I hope your Easter was very happy together. Know that people around this world are missing you both. We hope to see you again soon. Stay safe! ~Debra 🌸🌿🌼

[@UltraHanisah]

You don’t know how much joy you and the prople at Lalande give to me during these dark times. You guys have a way to make every small thing a joyous event ♥️♥️ Please give my love to mummy and sweet sweet Antoine, the way they leaped across the fairy land made me so happy.

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

Happy Eater to y’all as well! May God bless you and all who enter Chateaux Lalande! He has risen indeed!

[@suecastillo4056]

Antoine is ADORABLE!!!!

[@marybethmorrison]

I adore Mummy - more of her, please!

[@marybethmorrison]

Okay. Can we have a "recipes of La Lande" cookbook??

[@MP-xf6gq]

This has to be my favorite part of the video. Stephanie cleaning the fountain in a dress. LOLOL LOVE IT!

[@doodle3161]

Have just discovered these diaries and they are making all the difference to lockdown! In this Heavenly location, filled with delightful, enchanted people, happiness and beauty abound!! I watch with a constant smile on my face! Thanks for giving us a portal to your world!

[@sharoncole8249]

💖👑👑💖xxxxxx the woods are so magical a d i just love mummy she is adorable. Just love how even though there was only 6 of you .you made such a beautiful easter 💜💜💜xx aww your mummy is missing percy bless her 🤗🤗xx

[@ronniealex5523]

Stephanie is always so positive and adorable 🥰

[@injapan33]

Happy Easter to all of you! So happy I have found your channel for some delightful escapism during such dire times. In fact, even though I haven't a chateau of my own, you have inspired me to run out for some Chinoiserie-inspired fabric, once this is all over, to make my own world a little bit more beautiful. Thank you!

[@annettewyatt1433]

Hello Stephanie, I stumbled upon these Chateau Diaries and am SO impressed and a tad envious with all that you have done and the lifestyle you have! You edit the videos brilliantly and they consistently prove to be very entertaining! All the best from the 'land down under'! Looking forward to the next posting !

[@staroliva6502]

What a delightful video.The bluebells are just paradise.

[@sarahburton3110]

Star Oliva 🍃🌾🌸

[@pamelaatkinson5710]

Happy Easter!!! Good work Stephanie! Your persistent joy and good humor finally overtook your mom. It seemed like a wonderful celebration! The pasture of bluebells is stunning!!! He is risen! Alleluia!

[@Alexhugues]

Votre maman est tellement charmante! J'adore quand on entend un ou deux mots en français de temps en temps! Est-ce vous parlez en français parfois toutes les deux ou tout le temps en anglais? Bravo pour toutes ces vidéos, c'est merveilleux de découvrir votre vie de châtelaine!

[@carnation6827]

The bluebells are so dreamy! Your celebration looked lovely & Antoine has me giggling hiding in the curtains as you decorated the table. Too cute!🐰

[@mariesymcewan7737]

How lovely!!!! I do believe heaven will be a field of bluebells identical to yours just sublime Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 Every single one of you are fantastic !!!! Happy Easter from Marie You have made a worrying quarantine so much more bearable xxxxxx

[@MP-xf6gq]

OMG.....I feel off my chair seeing those bunny ears pop out from behind the curtains. Smart kid. lol

[@booksbunnyme853]

I really enjoy this little intro bit. It just puts you right in the middle of Chateau life.

[@loveykukahiko4815]

I giggled at the little bunny hiding behind the curtains. lol Easter is so wonderful. You're giving me lots of ideas as Easter is coming soon.

[@aliciaspeight9452]

Mummy is absolutely sweet and fabulous as always, those bluebells reminded me of my childhood home. I'm so jealous of your home, so relaxing yet slightly insane 😜 at the same time 🤣❤️🐣

[@svg7335]

What a magical day in a magical place!! Truly. None of the other chateau shows come close to the wonder of La Lande. Thank you for sharing your joy for life with us and brightening ours in the process.

[@michaeljohnson4636]

Happy Easter to every one and absent friends that leg looked lovely

[@daniellereid01]

Happy Easter to you all! That was a lovely vlog. The bluebells in the wood reminded me of the New Forest at this time of year. Just magical! Xox 🐣🐇🌷

[@karmathegiant]

Too funny 😄 We lost the plug for our row boat 🚣‍♀️ drain and so I used a rubber flamingo 🦩 wine bottle stopper! Great minds think alike. Lol 😆 I love your Mothers personality 💕

[@Dino-qq2jp]

Thank you Stephanie for providing a fairy tale escape. I love watching your videos, its a true sense of escape for the hussle and bussle of the real world. I admire you for what you have achieved with LaLande, and I would love to visit in the near future when you are able to rent out the apartment. Absolutely stunning chateau! Stay safe and god bless from the UK.

[@bloonaddictx]

All the bluebells came out because your friends couldn't.