The Chateau Diaries: FABRICS & FLOWERS!

The Chateau de Lalande continues to improve at astonishing speed! Philip and I have difficulty choosing between sumptuous fabrics for the sofa renovation, the elusive Nic's bathroom floor starts to take shape, Marie chooses beautiful flowers in the cut flower garden, Hanni tackles the poor internet head-on, and we all get a makeover curtesy of Dan the Gardeners lovely wife...
The Chateau Diaries Episode 164 ✨🏰✨
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 show you what life is like in an ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@ta3970]

There are countless things I LOVE about this channel but if I could only choose one it would be that Stephanie is amazingly encouraging and supportive to everyone and it's so much fun to watch all of them blossom and bloom from her love and acceptance In that way she is a gardener just like Mummy. 💖💛💖

[@sigurlaugbjornsdottir9582]

Well said ☺

[@Blessings.429]

Absolutely

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Stephanie is a remarkable woman. TA you’re absolutely right, well said. She is a gift.🌈

[@theresaromero2855]

In total agreement with you

[@carinemunro1077]

thats a very good description of Stephanie!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Hmm-like the red and you could add a pillow in the yellow reverse color. As contrast.

[@sarahstainthorpe116]

I thought the same as you.

[@rolo4945]

Love the red too ! Large gold cushions in the reverse

[@twobluestripes]

Wait, was that a MINI LAUNDROMAT in the PARKING LOT of a GROCERY? I am floored. My life is changed. Why don’t we have those in California???

[@aidanclarke6106]

Apparently, it even texts you when it's done 😵

[@angelagalloway5275]

Anna Timm We have laundry facilities for larger clothing and bulky items all over England in United Kingdom along with dry cleaning it all depends where you live and accessibility to your residence.

[@oliveappleby8672]

Anna Timm yes what a cracking idea..we need them here in UK too.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖💋

[@eileenlane787]

We have them all over Ireland too

[@aidanclarke6106]

@@eileenlane787 - And some people are complaining about the EU. Look how many people envy us 😂🤣

[@cares8181]

That hair style on Isabel and Hanni are awesome! Isabel looks 10 years younger!

[@AvaT42]

I liked the red colour and design for the sofa better.

[@barbibutton9619]

Yes or the gold that was very similar to the painting above. I don't like the one they chose but hey, it's not my cheateau, eh? Lol

[@farnorthweaver7793]

The Gold for the Sofa... Definitely! I am a Weaver by Trade for over 40 years, and am also a Color Specialist.

[@robinbirdj743]

Sonia Hamilton I kept thinking, they needed a cornflower blue

[@bell4902]

The red is by far the best.

[@ellenfiore3726]

Natalia you work just as hard as Stephanie

[@janetg1691]

And make a great mask!

[@kristyrash927]

This just made my day better. I wondered when Annalise would do the La Lande ladies’ hair! It’s also so nice of Hanni to buy the satellite. Does this mean you can upload your vlogs at home and not down the road?

[@probstnatalie]

Wondering the same thing, can Steph. upload at home now??? I really hope so

[@dloadthis1617]

Yes! The Internet satellite will allow Stephanie to upload her videos from her bedroom.

[@imogenbegns]

Hanni is so cute

[@ellenfiore3726]

Love Hani too cute

[@pietro_valente]

Have you ever met a lawyer outside his office? They are not robots.

[@imogenbegns]

@@pietro_valente Of course I have. I have several lawyers in my family, but they are all quite serious. I, on the other hand, can be quite silly and fun and that's not usually portrayed as the norm for more "serious" careers (although I scored highly on the LSAT).

[@mauke1983]

The boyband was called Zuuderleefde from maastricht

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

My favorite fabric for the sofa is definitely the red. Annalise, great haircuts; you are so talented. Hanni, you are wonderful, so kind and generous. Thank you to everyone for spreading fun and joy in such stressful times. You have no idea the good you do for others just by being yourselves.

[@pattywest1]

Annalise did amazing cuts on Mummy & Hannie's hair. All the fabrics are lovely but I loved the dark red the best. It felt so rich.

[@Jayrose59]

Me too. And it would be great to make cushions with the reverse pattern, it would look awesome.

[@nicolemiggin8358]

Can I just say that Kat has the most delightful voice. 😉

[@ellenfiore3726]

Her accent is delightful

[@harriem2009]

It’s the most British-y British accent! She sounds like she should be in a Harry Potter movie.

[@cathyblackhall3448]

Elizabeth James More like an Enid Blyton “Jolly Hockey sticks” type of story😀She’s so bouncy and bubbly.

[@lovereikiASMR222]

Wonderful vlog! Loved it💕 Thank you!

[@mindakahn9964]

I’m now watching you while I cook. Husband: what’s for dinner? Me: be quiet Stephanie is talking!!! You’re harshing my mellow. Thank you so much for keeping me entertained and sane. Mama looks beautiful.

[@Vee-zx6eh]

Same here..."Shoosh" I'm La Landeing......then he comes over and watches with me. He says, what is Stephanie laughing about this time. We love this channel.

[@shawnhammond140]

It is now part of my nightly regime to watch and laugh.

[@erin.wilson]

I do breakfast in bed Saturday or Sunday ok lets be real here sometimes both if my husband allows me, watching Chateau diaries or Doing it ourselves with Micheal Pethrick. Great way to start the day in my opinion.

[@LL-sq8se]

So glad to see the beautiful Annalise at the Chateau! She is so smart and has given that to her two adorable boys! Dan is a lucky man👍☺️👍💕🧚🧜🙋🧞🕊️

[@ror.9066]

So many of the fillers Marie uses in her arrangements are considered "weeds" in suburban New Jersey. I'm glad I have tons and will incorporate into future arrangements. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@dotell8925]

It's nice to see Annelise visiting and providing haircuts. A good haircut makes you feel better.

[@bredaswitzer1948]

😀Stephanie, annalise is an amazing hairdresser,Isabelle looks years younger, if I won the lotto tomorrow i would hire a private jet and send Isabelle to Percy 🤗 hannie looks amazing to😉well done to natie on making the mask,it's going to suit Nicolas down to the ground🤣brilliant 😃😃😃

[@miatt8389]

Breda Switzer @yes That is an amazing idea Maybe Isabelle can go to SA to join Percy if he cannot travel One way to address the issue

[@casarooo5704]

The red looks nice with the curtains and carpet

[@robwestley7370]

Lol everyone has a different taste, but I would go with the red and cushions in the yellow would look good, whether we actually see the colors as good as they do I don’t know, what they chose I couldn’t see it went with anything in the room, lol

[@jeanoliver3784]

Yes. I must agree that the red pattern was the best fit. And using the yellow reverse side for the cushions/ pillows. The print they liked read too busy with all other patterns in the room.

[@cristianonyc]

So much talent and creativity in this utopia

[@scpmdt]

Maman looks absolutely stunningly chic with her new hair do. Analise is a brilliant hairdresser.

[@annaliseprice6422]

Thank you 😘

[@NingasKugon09]

That was so kind of Honey and the most considerate useful gift ever, a satellite internet! So Stephanie does not have to stay marooned in the car in the dark! 🥰

[@NingasKugon09]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR Oh, my, my mistake :) Thank you S.L.S. for the correction. In my head I told myself her name suited her well because she's so sweet and kind.

[@3_times_mum520]

But the only time she has a little time to relax. so it's good and bad 🤔😉

[@NingasKugon09]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR Perhaps it did not occur to her because she was busy with many things going on in the chateau...Another example, I bought a new dishwasher machine 10 years ago but it's still in the box in our garage. I am so used washing dishes by hand, it's kinda soothing and relaxing...I enjoyed it actually :)

[@angelapa9513]

You always look great mummy .You have a natural sophistication even in gardening clothes. 🥰

[@helanalurie9962]

Hanni did a great thing to buy satilite internet and to ensure Stephanie got dinner while she was uploading in the field. Hanni is a professional lawyer and yet so friendly and full of fun! Nice person. Glad she was gifted those beautiful flowers. Loved all the new hair cuts, Anneliese knows what she is doing. Natti, love your new top!! Fits you well! Can't wait for the next video. When watching these videos it is comforting that there are still great people out there!! Thank you

[@mwall8687]

@@karinryan5709 who are you talking about? There is always one hateful hunan waiting to spread negative feedback in every video. Congratulations your the winner

[@kit2130]

M Wall I like her there. The more the merrier! The laughter warms the giant chateau & the variety of people joining together in happy creativity bring their own unique selves & restores the 🏰 chateau!

[@mwall8687]

@@karinryan5709 i rest my case xoxo

[@jennymay4720]

Agree with all of the above, and specially the kindness of Hanni. But please disinfect those door handles that everyone was touching. Covid is on the increase! Thank you Stephanie for all your wonderful vlogs and everyone that has participated in them. Take care all of you!

[@jajaazmi9186]

@@karinryan5709 whoever you 're talking about, am sure there are other facades of her you don't know. Don't hate too much you may end up loving her.

[@judychurchill294]

Wonderful vlog as ever. The red fabric was so much richer and would look stunning with gold cushions. The chosen fabric just doesn't fit, sorry. Hani was so generous with the satellite Internet, love her. 'Mummy' looked stunning with her new hair do and Marie and her flora's was fabulous. Thank you everyone for making us all so happy 😊 💕

[@hardamber]

Judy Churchill I thought I would scroll through the comments to see if anyone else agreed with me. The red fabric suits the settee better. Stephanie has very good taste and I was surprised I disagreed with her on this one. I’ve been doing upholstery for 30 years and the red fabric would have been stunning once it was upholstered.

[@beautymaven3952]

Judy Churchill I agree!

[@Heidi_Reckel]

I *LOVED* the dark red fabric. I thought it was stunning.

[@daenas]

I agree as well...especially if they are going to panel the room, assuming it's wood paneling going up.

[@SJFoss]

I agree about the fabric! That red was gorgeous.

[@louisegatti9262]

So Sweet....Stephanie takes care of everyone and they in turn take care of Stephanie.

[@endeavouringit]

I'm waiting to see the chicken houses, what's happening with them??

[@42apprentice]

Gorgeous episode. Well done H on the satellite WiFi!

[@danielbelver1478]

Isabelle looks 20 years younger with that new hair cut

[@sheilaandersen8710]

Annalise (sp?) - great job with the ladies hair!!! They looked amazing!! :-) BTW - your sons are too cute!!! :-) Hanni - what an amazing gift!!! Enjoy seeing you in the vlogs!! Stay well all!!

[@robingoffinet3251]

I wish these vlogs were longer.

[@LibertinaUno]

If you had any idea how long these things take to upload you'd know why they're not longer . I think it's probably better leaving us all wanting more , anyway :)

[@AvaT42]

I liked the red colour for the furniture

[@ellenfiore3726]

Isabelle you look 15 years younger how beautiful cant wait to see what percy says

[@gillianbrowning3177]

Mummy looks amazing, well done Annaliese

[@EPpMac]

The red one!!!!! everything else is so dreary!!!!

[@romagi1182]

Hanni is an angel! What a wonderful girl! She is shy but we need to see more of her!

[@sarahyates6055]

Love Isabelle’s new hair do, it really suits her x

[@danielmoore9080]

Good cutter She’s done a very good cut.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Stephanie you are most Definitely artistic, you just have a different talent than your father. All the decorating, and sewing curtains and costumes and refinishing...all very artistic! Annalise did a wonderful job on Isabelle and Hannie's hair. I'm almost tempted to make a trip to France just for a haircut 😉 That mask is going to be great for Nick!

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️❤️❤️ Marie is such an amazing floral designer!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Annalise is sooo talented! 😍

[@loulabelle4889]

Fab vlog, Annalise did a great job on her styling and cutting - hope she will be your hair go to girl. How generous of Hanni to source the satellite system, Chateau Lalande is continuing its happy theme with wonderful floral arrangements, singing dancing and wonderful transformations.

[@patdowney4984]

Hanni is so kind .Mummys hair is so chic x

[@mypioneergirl]

I get so excited for these videos like I'm 5 waiting for Christmas. lol

[@janepowell2209]

I vote for the red fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product. Hugs to everyone!

[@farmers-daughter2000]

Hollyhocks would look really well in the court yard too. You probably already thought about it. And their so easy to grow.

[@-sstevens5444]

Really lovely vlog today. Cannot believe that it took 13 years for Internet to come home... Marie is a genius with flowers. And Isabel looks vibrant with her new hair cut. Why does a visit to the hairdresser's chair ALWAYS make us bounce. Thank you for the smiles... 😘❤👍

[@hatshepsut8329]

Annelise did such a fabulous job on the ladies hair! It was so nice to see her there at the chateau as well. I’ll bet Jack would like to come by and pitch in when the gravel for the drive arrives. That would be right up his alley so to speak. Love Nick’s new chicken head disguise too!

[@ellenfiore3726]

Hani so sweet Stephanie needs to keep up her strength 😘

[@marinakay7571]

I had to put the video on hold and make a comment fast 🤗🤗🤗 The first fabric red and gold works the best!!!!!!!! Works well against the gold frame. It makes the room look gorgeous and complete. It compliments the curtains and picks up the color from the rug. I agree with your mommy and 2 others.

[@lorileenew1211]

Let's all give it a thumbs up while we are waiting. It helps!

[@lunayahwitch]

Mummy’s hair is perfect!❤️

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

Isabella your new hair cut is simply stunning. Ladies you all look beautiful Dan is a lucky man he has a talented wife.

[@karenfarris2014]

Hanni is so thoughtful! Yum to your supper.

[@kerryharding5587]

Bravo team lalande- supporting, working hard and looking after each other. What a wonderful inspiring group you are! Hanni, brilliant action on the satellite, it will give back so much time to Stephanie, she’ll be able to join the dancing in the kitchen. Thank you too for taking good care of Stephanie’s tummy! ☕️ 🍫 🥘❤️

[@ellenfiore3726]

So kind of Hati to buy satellite too kind ty Hani

[@MisayGoesToSweden]

Annalise is so talented :)

[@theworldaccordingto7631]

Your mum looked really glam with the new hair style. I like her, she's such a classy lady. x

[@kbn6132]

Hello fellow Lalande fans 👋👋👋

[@anuhjarpe1812]

💋hello!!!💝

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️❤️❤️ Hanni is one of the sweetest people I've "met". ❤️❤️❤️

[@philipjanssen]

Me too (:

[@susanduff-silsby2695]

If Hanni was a flower then I’d say she was a crocus! A special bloom. (This said in a respectful and not-creepy way, mind you!) regards from Susan, Tasmania

[@tracysinclair2524]

She is lovely.

[@janhenry9733]

I decided to paint our shutters and front door in what I was calling "Lalande blue", recently. And to my amazement, today I see in the video... The actual container of paint! And you're painting. It's as if we're connected somehow across the ocean! Off now to see if I can find that product for myself.

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Wonderful. What is the name of the colour please?🦘🦘🦘

[@janhenry9733]

@@dotwillcoxson5352 Parma Grey. We located a dealer where we live, however it's $144 USD /gallon. I've bought expensive paint, but never anything like that. Sadly, we probably don't get to paint ours to be like Lalande.

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Jan Henry thank you. I will see if there is an Australian equivalent. 🦘🦘🦘

[@kristyrash927]

I bet you can print the color swatch online and have your local paint specialist match it. I’ve done that before. Good luck it’s a beautiful color.

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Kristy Rash thank you. I can get the same colour in an Australian paint.

[@amyhughes5135]

What a sweetheart Hanni is! Lovely gift and so much needed!

[@sjb3028]

I want a Hanni in my life! A strong woman who always has your back. Infact, she reminds me so much of one of my favorite Actors, Jodie Foster!

[@terribakouni2155]

That's it! Jodie Foster! 😁

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@terribakouni2155 You are absolutely right. She is a wonderful addition.

[@shawnhammond140]

I love how all the residents have bonded. It's so heartwarming to see such a fun loving community of people living together and making such joy. Even more special is several times each week you share that joy with the world. Thank you. Thank you. A thousand times thank you. Truly the chateau has come alive again and rings out with life, love, and laughter. Bravo everyone.

[@futabulousco.3881]

Thank goodness you specified Ian the peacock. That made me chuckle.

[@andrewfrench4087]

Really pleased to see the satellite, nice work Hanni. A generous lawyer would normally be seen as something of a contradiction in terms ! - a notable exception here. Certainly the red fabric, to me, was the stand-out choice. Great to see you all having a good time.

[@purpledaisies151]

Love the hair Isabel. Marie, beautiful flowers.

[@michelinewalker6361]

gorgeous hair, suits mummy so well Habbi soooo cute!!

[@kellylaliberte548]

Mummy's shorter hair is fabulous! Very flattering!

[@inabates8919]

Cat is hilarious 🤣

[@dlorean63]

I love Isabelle's hair!

[@THX3811]

Isabelle looks 10 years younger with her new hair cut!! Satellite internet - so very kind of Hanni. She did look like a member of a 90's boyband. All I could think of was East 17!

[@grace7701]

Wow your mom looks great with that cut, definitely looks younger!

[@katieirish5765]

These videos don't just make me happy, they truly inspire me! I am now going to reupholster two Bergere chairs that I've had, forever, in a beautiful country French style!

[@ta3970]

There is nothing like a Bergere chair especially with a matching ottoman

[@amberroberson883]

Watching re-runs..if you know you know..at the time i did not know but oh how i love it.

[@cerwelt]

I so enjoyed this vlog. I hurt my back and was struggling to rest. Totally forgot the pain I was so entrenched in your video. Thank you.

[@WillowTreePottery]

A great hair day!!! You are all some of the most hardworking generous people I have ever observed.

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️❤️❤️ Whichever side you choose, pale or dark, you can make pillows of the opposite. ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbaracrane470]

I hope the rich red is chosen. And I love the idea of the reverse pillows. The red would look spectacular. Don't settle for the blah fabrics, please. It was a great vlog tonight.

[@-AuburnWaves]

Nati's wool (?) jacket is simply tdf. Those autumny colours and the asymetric neckline thing going on there. It must be a designer brand. Would be so curious to know what brand it is?! I need an Emmaus in my life, too 😍

[@teresacarle294]

☄Oui. Tres elegante!☄ 💛Love those 🍁Fall🍂colors, the dramatic collar & cut of the garment. 👀Looks seriously high end😍. Another example of her good taste. 🔍Clearly, she knows how to spot quality. It wonderfully enhances 🌺Nati's fiery beauty too🌋.

[@headron66]

This channel just gets better and better. Thank you all❤️

[@christinegreenhill1753]

First fabric red side.

[@elledammers8]

Love this sooo much 😂😂😂 What a riot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣sooooo fun 😇🙏🏼💜😍😍😍😍😍😍 Analise should be The La Lalande chateau stylist 💫🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 awesome 😎

[@colleennobbs7218]

The stylist is a “quality” hair shaper. Very nice 👍 Hani is really “Tigger” 😊

[@sarahburton3110]

Colleen Nobbs 😂😂😁😁

[@dianegriffith3006]

Isabelle-Love your haircut!!🍁❤️🍁

[@jennyallwood2827]

All 3 hair styles are so flattering! Annalise did an amazing job!

[@ednawarren1421]

dahlias love to be picked they actually grow more.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Sorry-I have to agree with Judy & Selmar-the chosen fabric simply doesn’t do justice to the elegance of the bench. I also think that Stephanie has an AMAZING heart! How could anyone help but love her??!!

[@bridgetcooper176]

You should do the red as curtains and leave the gold reverse side on couch.

[@Natalie-hg3gh]

As soon as you said you wanted it to be a jewel box of a room I screamed, "DO THE RED! A RUBY IN THE JEWEL BOX!"

[@ASAS-wy3wi]

Stephanie, this time you should not follow Isabelles opinion on fabric.With Philippe you selected the right color -yellow/mustard, which fits so well to paintings and athmosfere if the room .Do not spoil it ... You are fabolous decoraters 😘

[@Sgirl]

Agreed. They could use the reverse red as accent pillows.

[@aurorad3522]

As I was looking at the kitchen window, seeing the peeling paint I remembered that at Chatworth, the windows are covered in gold leaf. The current duke has said that it is actually less expensive to do that because the gold leaf lasts longer than paint.

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

I really love the gold leaf on the windows at Chatsworth. I dont think it would look right at LaLande though

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

Yes mummy has a bouncy personality! She would be so fun to hang with. She looks fabulous.

[@michelerandall123]

I like the rich red side for the couch fabric and then you can use the scraps for pillows in reverse for the goldish arm/elbow pillow.

[@brendam5356]

Love loved the vlog.Chateau Lalande such a place of love laughter creativity my heart dances with each vlog.Blessings many thanks Stephanie❤️❤️

[@christophemeathrel508]

Strange things are happening, I actually found this episode relaxing and enjoyably quaint in a very ‘Girlie’ fashion. Like an onion, this Chateau has more layers of personally and skill-sets than you can shake a stick at. Still waiting to see Selmar’s new carpentry workspace.

[@user-kz2zq4kj6n]

Yes, the red!! Look at the pattern in your carpet!

[@darlenevm]

Everyone is so freaking adorable at Lalande! @HanniRoss - what a sweetheart you are with the satellite internet and hand delivered dinner to Stephanie.

[@juliasavill9768]

Where did Cat , get her 50s style Cat sweatshirt love it . Great vlog from haircuts, bouquets and fabrics . I watch nearly every day x

[@Itisawkward]

Hanni is so cute!

[@DavidJohnson-wj5zk]

If you spilled a quart of paint on those beautiful stone steps you would never remove the stain. PRO TIP: Alway place a tarp. I love the clips. D

[@garyc5483]

Very true David. BUT all our cans here in Europe are in litres. So it would be 0.946 litres. LOL 😈 regards

[@DavidJohnson-wj5zk]

We need a metrics to imperial mess calculator. :p

[@lydiarowe491]

Hairdo's... do make one feel so much better..shame Percy is not there to see you Isabelle... have been waiting for same here in Melbourne..chopping locks as the lock down continues.. Stephanie you are so up for detail on painting that door..that fine brush is the ticket..will try that one out..merc. As always much productivity at the Chateau...cannot wait to see the upholstery finished.😃 ♥ HAPPY DAYS TO ALL. ♥

[@monicah892]

I'm glad you cleared that up about the Ian incident 🤣