The Chateau Diaries: BACK TO LALANDE!

We return to Lalande after a glorious stay with Anna & Philipp of @How To Renovate A Chateau in Normandy. We get back just in time to celebrate Mandy's last night at the chateau before returning to start her new job in Germany. It's been a week of typical chateau life - Selmar makes progress on the floor tiles, Marie receives new flowers, the electrical company finally remove our unsightly overhead wires, Philip and I start to take down the Christmas decorations and Nati finds a mysterious flood...
The Chateau Diaries Episode 189 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@ilovejewelyn]

Great job Phillip for putting that ornament back together 😎🧐🤓

[@kimmason8373]

Selmar needs a little wood burner in his shop, to warm things up.

[@kdean9537]

Sorry to hear Mandy is leaving, but good luck Mandy on your new job, all the very best!

[@mandyklein726]

Thank you! :)

[@sarahburton3110]

@@mandyklein726 you will be missed. Love and lucky blessings dear Mandy ☮️💜🌼

[@mandyklein726]

@@sarahburton3110

[@suegordon4578]

Good luck Mandy! You will be missed. :(

[@kit2130]

She has lots of beautiful dresses to take with her that she looked gorgeous in 😊

[@michellezevenaar]

My toddler reacted when I started playing this video on the TV, she said 'hey it's chateau laland! I want to watch chateau laland!' It was soooo cute i had to share! I've been watching sense just before Selmar arrive at lalande. It's wonderful to find videos that I can watch while my toddler is playing because I can only handle so much toddler tv shows..... She also really enjoys anything were people are renovating a building or building something like Michael's cottage. She asks to watch 'broken houses' :-)

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

So cute!

[@rhondathomas7952]

How cute that Anna and Phillip and their babies were all matching. What a sweet family!

[@garrettrobinson3826]

There's something so wholesome about Selmar slipping into Dutch when he needs to say something technical to Philip. The camaraderie of the Dutchmen is delightful.

[@300books]

I would love to hear more of Selmar and Philip conversing in Dutch, not that I would understand any of it. I love hearing foreign languages.

[@hollyssimplelife1634]

Phillip knows how to dress like a rock star. I just love hearing him play the piano.

[@sarahburton3110]

I don’t understand thumbs down when the show hasn’t been watched yet. Boo to them.

[@sylviahorvath9187]

Exactly what I was thinking Sarah. Who are these freaks who have (negative) opinions of things they haven’t even seen???? 🤨 They must be from another planet where thumbs down means the opposite. I love this show and every single human and animal who are part of La Lande. They are all amazing ❤️

[@mindakahn9964]

People with holes in their lives.

[@birdman9265]

Thumbs up and down bring attention to the video from my understanding. Even though these people are clearly haters they are helping bring attention to the youtube algorithm which is good in the end

[@TenheadLife]

The same type of loser stalkers that harass Michael

[@birdman9265]

@@TenheadLife "Haters made me famous" lol Let the haters keep coming. The more there are the more fans these lovely people will have and the more success they will have. That's my attitude about it! Love Stephanie and Michael they deserve so much success

[@sarahburton3110]

Mandy. You’re always gonna be remembered and will always be a part of the massive that is the magical kingdom of Chateau De Lalande

[@mandyklein726]

What a lovely sentiment! Thank you :)

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

@@mandyklein726 We will miss you!Good luck!

[@w.dossett3332]

@@mandyklein726 good luck in your new job x

[@dawndickinson1607]

Always enjoy Selmar’s workshop projects.

[@kristadixon3272]

"squirrel will be lonely! And he'll suffocate!" It's nice to know I'm not the only one! I used to set my dolls into their storage bins so they would be together and comfortable!! I've never said that before!!

[@sarahburton3110]

Thoroughly enjoying watching this brilliant channel. Stephanie you’re going from strength to strength and you deserve all the blessings you are receiving 🙏🏻🌟🌈🌹🌸

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Good morning Sarah!!

[@sarahburton3110]

Hi 🌸👍🏻

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

are you oke??

[@mindakahn9964]

You are a really nice person. A rare commodity these past few years. I’m sending Sarah a hello into the void. 👋

[@sarahchelli3732]

The French country side is so beautiful.

[@annemorgan6640]

At 6 minutes 25 seconds you can see drips of water coming through a small crack in the ceiling 💦

[@gailcraig4495]

6:25

[@chasethecat3839]

Omg..I didn't see. How awful. She gets renovations started and things looking better then this. Poor Steph

[@k.j.2481]

I see it in the corner at 6:29 Wow, great job. That will be so helpful for them.

[@maureen14]

Water does tend to follow electrical wires. Great catch!

[@marymcandrew7667]

Wow you're right! Good spot!

[@valeriejohnson5283]

You might check the O-ring that the toilet sets on, sometimes they need to be replaced because they wear out and the wax seal gets dried out and thin. So sorry you had to wake up to that! Been there, done that!😂😂

[@lyndawagner7956]

Those connection to the tank sometimes leaks as do the connections where the tank screws attached to the bowl. Simply reaching beneath the tank you can check for the hose connection and check it underneath further where the screws come through from the tank to the bowl. It's not a messy job but good exercise

[@annettewyatt1433]

Could it be 'the Chateau spirits at work'?

[@doreenmaggio3624]

It happened to me 🙃 When I renovated my bathrooms . The plumber never installed the wax O ring on the base of the toilet where it attaches to the flooring . Hence the mysterious water ☺️ and Quite a lot as well .

[@valeriejohnson5283]

@@iyzabel , Ok. Thanks for the information. I never thought about the toilets in France being different from America's. 🤔🤔🥀🥀

[@abbydoss9452]

I think in the spring you should update the drone clips of the chateau in the intro☺️ that is if the tree clearing is done, just so curious to see what it all looks like now!

[@alysrichardson9428]

I miss the Michaels, Percy, mommie and Scotland. and Kat too. Everyone that is there now are a joy.

[@lucyyoung9406]

I too miss them.

[@mindakahn9964]

Me too.

[@mu77]

I'm sad to see Mandy leave. Good luck to you.

[@karinbergman1646]

⚜️💗❣️💗❣️💗⚜️

[@robwestley7370]

Sandra Westley don’t know if they got home on time to say there goodbyes, we might know in future episodes.

[@celtglen]

I just LOVE these young families restoring a cultural past. Oh to be young again!

[@fredsmith3099]

I wonder who used the toilet last before it got stuck? 😂Jokes. I enjoy every minute of this show. Especially Selmar’s laugh.

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Don't forget you cedar blocks for your closets

[@oliviasusan909]

Oh my goodness! I got major goosebumps when Henry entered Selmar’s workshop! 😱

[@imhappy3093]

I like to think he’s keeping up on the promise he made to Stephanie to keep an eye on the goings on with his former ( and now her) home. Maybe that’s why she always has such wonderful people who come to help her with the Chateau!

[@annaogrady3972]

I agree Henry made quite an entrance to inspect selmars work. Had to laugh at Selmar locking the door after Henry departed no doubt to check the line removals 🤗😊

[@virginiahello]

Marie is so talented. As is Selmar. Such a great group of people.

[@cathyellis3074]

Glue????? 😂😂😂 Philipp is charming! 😘 You all are so wonderful and bring us soooooooo much joy! Thank you all!!!!!

[@LizelleGrobler]

😆

[@birdman9265]

Love Philip's new pants! Super stylish and he can really pull them off.

[@BlackDino468]

Makes me want to do a black and gold painting

[@birdman9265]

@@karenhowatt4540 No, I mean pants. I'm an American. Pants mean pants here. Trousers are something entirely different in the USA. It's funny that you say "pants mean underwear here". I have no desire to change my dialect in order to fit in with the French or general British dialect. There are significantly more Americans speaking in the world than Europeans and our dialect, it has become quite evident, will overtake. So, perhaps you should learn how Americans use pants and stop being condescending to a complement I made, Karen. Your name is so appropriate lol

[@campsbaysa]

I think he needs to pull them off and put them in the 'to be donated to charity pile' - not a good look at all..

[@campsbaysa]

@@BlackDino468 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kristys6640]

I packed my faux lighted candles separately from my Christmas decorations because I figured I might use them during the summer for an outdoor candle light dinner or for Halloween.

[@nancios1]

Yes! A GARDEN PARTY! 😜

[@francesaggarwal22]

Wow, a tiara shelf! 😁

[@kshudson4285]

Phillip is such a 'good egg'. He rolls with what ever comes his way with such grace, aplomb, and wonderful snarky comments under his breath or out loud. His sense of humor keeps all of us out here laughing. I loved seeing Stephanie's revamped closet, and am still scratching my head as to where the water came from. Please tell us where it came from when you find out. Such a silly, but mystifying oddity. I want to suggest doing a little research on Wisteria. If not carefully managed it can be 'very' invasive.

[@mayfleur36]

I just love Phillip’s laugh, especially when he snorts 🤣

[@tinaclarke704]

The leak came from a loo that overflowed and kept flushing

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

Wet Persian rug advice: 1. Best to dry it on a flat surface. 2. Use towels on both sides to soak up excess liquid. If very wet still let it dry in the sun on a flat surface! 3. At this point a hair dryer can be used. Put a few heavy objects on the rug, especially on the edges where it will most likely start to ruffle. (When very wet and using towels, be careful not to smudge the colours of the rug.

[@KH-nn6kh]

Too late, I'm sure, maybe try raising the rug off the ground.. bring a chair or two out, sawhorse. That way air can breathe through it and dry faster

[@dianegriffith3006]

My thoughts too!! Needed air flow-well in my estimation!

[@alisonalexandratou8723]

I agree, that's what I do too, put underneath several chairs sideways for more volume, the carpet will dry quicker. The grass is damp.

[@barbaraharrison3632]

Absolutely! I wanted to reach through the screen and raise that rug off the cold damp ground.

[@rainbocatz6376]

Not only for air circulation, but the water can drip to the bottom and off the rug...

[@rainbocatz6376]

@@alisonalexandratou8723: I'm certain Selmar could have created something.....

[@sperovillioti8692]

Thank you Stephanie, you can’t imagine how much pleasure it’s given myself giving you that yellow dress. So happy you love it so much . Also thank you for giving me so much pleasure watching your wonderful Vlogs, l don’t know if everyone realises how much work go’s into producing each episode. You are a true stare 👏👏👏👏👏👏🌼🌼🌼🇿🇦❤️🥂🤓Spero

[@sksrndelux]

Beautiful dress . . . Perfect fit. I hope the LeLande moths don't get to it.

[@cliles6764]

You are so very brilliant!!! Such a beautiful gown!

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

As a former fashion student and now teacher, love seeing the schools channel and so happy about the Lalande scholarship. How did you get Stephanies bodice to fit so perfectly with no measurements or fittings? Amazing! Keep up the good work and all the best 🌟

[@johncunningham1098]

Just watched some older episodes with Mummy and Scotsman. I miss you both. ❤️ and all good wishes for you.

[@lindawentink2725]

Omw! Philip playing the piano. Just beautiful🥰 and I love those trousers.Stunning! Loved the footage and background music as you returned. Goodbye Mandy🤗

[@AutumnalSunests]

Ahh we didn`t get to say goodbye to Mandy ! Bye bye Mandy, stay safe ! X

[@doug7825]

Your all amazing

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Congratulatons and best wishes for your new job Mandy, you will be missed. 🤗😘💖💖💖

[@heidisamuel3524]

Love hearing/seeing Phillip playing piano... Seeing the countryside, and also the song played while driving.

[@mariagonzales-brown8520]

I've been watching quite some time and this is the first time I've heard Phillip play the piano. Wow, he's so talented!

[@sunflowershanti4940]

Wonderful🌻 I so appreciate your well-done vlogs, Stephanie! Thanks for including us in your adventures.

[@josephsingleton8373]

Loving the music on your drive home. Steph, you out do yourself sometimes. The expectation of your channel is high, and wow. Love you, and your channel. I feel like I learn from you.

[@katerepko3662]

Oh WOW, the method of storing your trousers is brilliant!!

[@trixiegirlism]

Do you all have any idea how fortunate you are to live in such a beautiful country. The French countryside just knocks me out every time. I had to watch your drive home several times.

[@audreyplummeridge1410]

I can believe how cleverly Philip glued the Wedgewood ornament back together. It looked brand new... such a good job.

[@Rosebudd1957]

well done for restoring the Christmas decoration Phillip. you sure have more patience than me

[@jimm8682]

Philips new pants are so chateau like, all he needs is a horse to ride on, Selmar , his leather jacket and his handy shop, working away pounding on those 100 year old Stones cannot be easy, two men that bring so much to your vlog.

[@jayshack1]

If the Toilet was running like that the whole evening, the running water constantly running could of damaged the wax seal that would be used between the porcelain and the sewage drain. it could then travel down a wall and out onto the floor, which would be why the ceiling below is not damaged. I would advise having the seal checked as in the future it could also allow for sewer smell to enter the bathroom.

[@monicah892]

What a treat.....I love when you take us on a road trip. I'm in Ireland , on our 3rd lockdown where we can only travel 5km from home. If I didnt have you guys I'd crack up. Have stopped watching any news and TV, so its La landers, Michael and now this new lovely family you've just visited, and Delmar and Dan of course.....only happy news. God bless you all and the hard work you are doing to give us these vlogs ☘😘

[@ccmarcum]

Selmar

[@jeanramsay5230]

I'm in similar situ in Scotland Monica. Stopped watching news too. It's good to have something cheery to watch like the Chateau Diaries. Keep safe.

[@monicah892]

@@jeanramsay5230Thanks Jean, you to.

[@Sue-rp6dq]

X❤X helping my sanity, thank you love to all.

[@cyndyb6553]

Thank you Stephanie. It’s always a good day when I see you and the gang!

[@pamyh.37]

Bon appetit you gorgeous people. I absolutely love Philip's humour and skill with language that is not his first. So dry and often wildly funny!

[@chrismaraccini8108]

He takes a lot, but with a good humor.

[@chasethecat3839]

3 days stuck in the house because of a snowstorm - I needed this

[@annegfox]

Bon Voyage Mandy! Good Luck with your new job. You've been a lovely member of the Lalande team.

[@rhondathomas7952]

Anxiously awaiting! Have my reminder set. Better go run my errands so I can be back in time. Stephanie, thanks for introducing me to Anna and Phillip’s Channel. I binge watched it last night! So fun to see you, Marie and Phillip on there.

[@sarahburton3110]

Me too

[@Rosie-or3cw]

I am in the middle of my dissertation for my textile design degree and you Lalanders are keeping my spirits and resolve high. Thank you lovely people . Keep Chateau Strong Love and hugs Roisin x

[@Rosie-or3cw]

@@laplumedematante thank you 😊❤️❤️

[@chasethecat3839]

Good luck..sounds very interesting

[@Rosie-or3cw]

@@chasethecat3839 thank you 😊

[@Rosie-or3cw]

@@pebblesmiller9026 thank you 😊

[@kristibeisecker]

my pipes burst a week ago so this vlog is very relatable right now

[@marycarlstrom6426]

Good Luck Mandy! Looking to forward to the floor stones. Did you ever find out what created the water leak? Take care and stay safe!

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Stephanie I don’t know if you know Wisteria eats into buildings and foundations-check maybe with Dan but we had to remove ours off the back of our house!

[@samanthahamer1763]

I have wisteria ..infact three different colours ..the oldest is 5 years and has flowered for the past three...the second is a year old and it's looking like it will flower this time...and I put a new one in last year which has grown 8 foot already...they are wired not on the actual brick walls or fence..they are worth every bit of effort...also great for birds to nest in!!

[@rainbocatz6376]

They're great on arbors and pergolas.....I love how they drap.....but they can be as intrusive as Ivy on walls.....

[@charleswalker1185]

Best to wisteriafy a wood trellis...

[@johncunningham1098]

Greetings from New Jersey. I just got 31 inches of snow in my yard. Hope everyone in the American northeast is safe and warm. Time for fine wine and nibbles. Thank God for a well stocked wine fridge. 😜

[@teedee3834]

WOW 31 inches of snow that is CRAZY!!!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Stay safe John. Wish you were having Texas weather right now. Cool and crisp with the sun shining! Sending you all warm thoughts.

[@natalyarotar8232]

We have snowstorm in Montreal now

[@sarahburton3110]

I was moaning when only 2 inches fell!!!🥶🥶

[@jeanninef2110]

I am a little bit north of Montreal and we only had a few snowflakes....now it stopped! Imagine 50 minutes away and there is a snow storm! I love these vlogs! And all the Lalanders! Stay warm and healthy everyone!

[@christinevr7698]

Wow wow wow- beautiful countryside and towns on your 6hr drive. That is some gorgeous b-roll. Great editing all around and wonderful content as usual. ❤️ from 🇨🇦

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Yes I thought the drive & music was lovely.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

But would not like a whole video of that, just love all the people input.

[@christinevr7698]

@@chrismaraccini8108 oh absolutely- I’m there for the wonderful people.. but the countryside captured on the drive was a nice touch.

[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) Awww! That was over so quickly, Glad Philip was able to stick the beautiful bauble back again, he made a good job of it too,.. quite sad watching everything going back into storage, I loved the visit to the other Chateau, I am following them now.. 🏰💓💗

[@sherae]

So do I Moira, we seem to subscribe to all the same things, as I keep seeing your name!

[@brianashton1428]

@@sherae (Moira Ashton) Do you also watch the Positano Diaries Sheila? I watch all I can on Chateau restorations😂 (Although Positano isn't one) 🥰😍🤩

[@cliffhorman6846]

I always feel like I'm sitting at the table with you.. Its beautiful. Cant wait to visit one day!

[@michelelynn6914]

Beautiful drive home and you at least got to have heat driving back.

[@susantaylor1359]

Bye Mandy! Good luck with your new job. Phillip, great job. Stephanie well done on your wardrobe. Take care

[@monikastuckey8737]

Love all the organizations going on! Can’t wait to see the stonework in the loo.

[@catherinebyrne1796]

Good luck in your new job mandy hi to you all 💚

[@kernowmaid5970]

The wedge wood angels are gorgeous. Always sad taking down decorations but makes everything feel fresh again and ready to decorate for spring 🦋🐝💐🌼🌷

[@Enialem]

Looking forward to watching this vlog as always ! I'm so glad I found your channel, it brings me so much joy (Also a comment for the algorithm ✨)

[@lindar2245]

Mandy, your Christmas haircut is so flattering! Best wishes on your future. I know we'll see you back at Lalande sometime!

[@sarahhudleston832]

Stephanie, you are looking brilliant. Your hair is great! Nice vlog ! Loved the Normandy one too.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

When the Japanese repair broken china, I have heard that they make the repair with gold so that it shows. They believe that the repair makes the item even more precious. Or so I have heard. Maybe it is a legend. But it is a beautiful legend. Thank you for the video!

[@ShipCreek]

You are correct. But they also have specialists that do the repairing.

[@wondergupta]

yes its the art of kintsugi!

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@ShipCreek What a beautiful thing.

[@barbaraharrison3632]

Yes, but these days many do it by a simple sealed repair e.g plaster or glue, and then carefully highlight the joins in gold paint.

[@300books]

Philip looks good in his new trousers. I like his style. Oh, and Henri the Ghost made an appearance that we all witnessed. I bet he was stylish too.

[@gertsgarden]

I’m so excited! I watch Northern Mud Larks and thought wouldn’t it be fun to watch A vlog metal detecting the lake before it gets refilled. I bet that there is something to be found by the boat house. Just a thought. Thanks to all the wonderful people at the chateau for giving me a fairy tale castle to run away to during lock down here in up state NY. I will have a cup of tea and my hot water bottle ready at 3:15pm.

[@sarahburton3110]

I feel the same

[@risalangdon9883]

Would imagine you will have a hot water bottle lol. Hear you guys got nailed with the winter storms. I'm in the south east of the US and it's very cold and windy here! Furnace can't keep up. Brrrr.

[@0210rokvist]

What great idea

[@chasethecat3839]

@@risalangdon9883 almost 2 ft here in the mountains of PA

[@gertsgarden]

Oh I’m so sorry. 6” here so far but there’s more to come. Stay warm and safe

[@PleaseBeOurGuest]

Philip you have the patience of a saint. You did an amazing job.

[@ilserules]

Oh yes Stephanie again tonight 👍🏼

[@theresaromero2855]

Thank you for that sublime song, during your drive home. It speaks to my soul.💗 Another wonderful vlog, all the way through. I just love you LaLanders so much. 💗 Blessings to Mandy on her journey, and in her new job. 💗

[@d.j.rosscarpediem921]

Hi Stephanie hope all is well. The BIG question WHEN are u gonna start redecorating your bedroom and sittingroom/study ?

[@jourdainjardin846]

It’s already been done I think. For a tv show though

[@nicholasmelrose5212]

Save your egg cartons for the christmas decorations. That will keep them safe, separate, and dry.

[@patricianathan4676]

Stephanie, I have paused the vlog of you in your dressing wardrobe and I can see water in the lake through the window.! Lovely variation of happenings today, the sun shining but it must be freezing! The little peacock and his stances so sweet to see, we will miss them. Thank you all for yet another wonderful look inside and out, of your lives. WCL

[@christinevr7698]

I had to look at that .. it does look like water but I can’t be certain.

[@jourdainjardin846]

It’s just the wetlands. From the rain

[@33piolin]

Check the feet of all the furniture that got wet, make sure they are totally dry and use furniture wax to protect them - you might have to stain them if they turn white and/or loose their finish.

[@pennydrew3003]

Wardrobe goals! One day I will say “I’ve got lots more tiaras’ to go in here” too !!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Leaks: not just chateau life, but life anywhere water exists - mostly. The apt bldg I live in leaked for nearly 8 years before adequate repairs came about. The bldg is only 50 years old, young relative to most European countryside structures.

[@LovefromCassandra]

Another lovely vlog! Loved the views of your drive home and the closet update (along with everything else as always, ha!). Thanks for sharing your life with us Stephanie, and we will miss Mandy!

[@louisejackson3753]

Rub some petroleum jelly (lubicate) around the edges of the buttons of the cistern it will help the buttons to not stick down and hopefully no more leaks, Love your channel!!

[@albuchanan]

Leaks from the cistern go into and down the inside of the toilet not over the rim of the pan.

[@louisejackson3753]

@@albuchanan Yep that is true but Stephanie said that the cistern buttons on many of her toilets stick down and they are wasting a lot of water. I have used the vaseline trick for many years. Thanks

[@carolweaver3269]

@ Mandy our heart goes with you. You will be so greatly missed. Am sure you will be back to visit. May your new job be all you would love it to be and more. The closets look so organized and well done, Stephanie. Now you will find everything you want so easily. Scarves and variations of tying them are very fashionable and am sure especially when you take the special trips you will be ready. Look forward to all you do and each day is a busy one at the Chateau. Decorations are always very hard to do, so it seems to me. Easier to put up than to take down. Selmar works hard with cement, as it is not easy to cut or work with I do not think? He seems to love all he does. Philip certainly fixed the Wedgwood egg very nicely, and it would not even look like it broke, I do not think? Nattie is always busy with all her own work and projects but yet takes part in all events so willingly and joyfully.

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

That was amazing how Philipp glued back together! He has great patience!

[@petajackson3305]

OMG thank you for showing us your finished wardrobe ! I’ve been dying to see how it turned out since you cleared it ! Epic improvement. Loved the music in the background at the beginning. Great episode

[@maureen14]

Stephanie and anyone else interested: For long term storage, put in dried bay leaves, dried peppermint and/or dried eucalyptus inside your storage containers, whether are you storing clothes or decorations, to keep out all the bugs and moths.

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

That would smell divine as well. Thanks for the tip.

[@jimkoepfle9451]

1. Philip is so sweet. Second, I love Christmas stuff, but it is always kind of refreshing to put it all away.

[@louisedouglas8089]

Beautiful France, cant wait until we get back again to visit, thank you Stephanie

[@debimacinnis5548]

Great vlog as usual and it was nice to see Marie and Selmar doing great things. Phillip was brilliant fixing the ornament because it is sad when you loose a favorite one. Hope to see Mandy come back again. I must say that I really liked the wine glasses you and Phillip were using while having your steak and fries. Take care and stay safe

[@alanedwards7940]

Hi Stephanie, i would check the overflow for that cistern, i think the water coming in was greater than was being flushed away, so the overflow is probably at fault, regards Alan

[@caroletownson1525]

Once again thank you for letting us into your life 💐💐

[@daniellereid01]

I domhope that Mandy made it back to Germany safely. This was another lovely vlog, full of cozy things. I know that I'm not the only one who derives great comfort from your soothing videos, Stephanie. I fancy steck-frites now! Thank you xox

[@elledammers8]

Another wonderful & fully 🥰enjoyable time & video with all of you Gracious lovely souls 😇🙏🏼💜 Thank you 🌞

[@hatshepsut8329]

Great job on your wardrobes, Stephanie! I must say that I don’t know any other gals who need to make a space in theirs for tiaras! You wear them so well, what happened to wearing one each day?

[@jomcgee6094]

Closets are looking fabulous!

[@eileenbrown5562]

Stephanie hi, love watching all your blogs it has kept me sane working from home. You had my attention when you started taking the baubles down. I too individually wrap every bauble, place in boxes and store in their own cupboard. My husband despairs having to carry them back upstairs and they remarkably increase in volume every year. 40 years worth of Christmas decorations 😂😂, you could say I may have a problem. 🤣🤣 Please keep doing what you are doing, a big thank you to you and everyone at Chateau de la Lande xx

[@kimmagee21]

I loved the footage on the trip back to Lalande with the accompanying music Stephanie ❤️

[@lindamitman4538]

So happy the wires are down from the chateau- it makes a nice difference to the outside of the house. Good luck and best wishes to Mandy! Hopeful that Kat, Nick, Marie and Antoine can return soon.

[@michellesmith2663]

Especially enjoyed your blog today Michelle Cape Town

[@adriennekovic6827]

Philips pants rock👌 loved the video 💗 those peacocks are gorgeous!

[@isabellek293]

29:49 Philips snake is making an appearance i see 😂😂