The Chateau Diaries: TIME TO DRESS LIKE PRINCESS DIANA!

[@sallysampson628]

I love ALL the characters at Lalande but Selma’s optimism, dance moves and most of all his laugh are wonderful. I find myself waiting to hear his delightful laugh!! As always I love all the vlogs no matter what! 😍🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@kemt411]

Seeing Selmar happy is like seeing a child on Christmas morning. You cannot help but smile and feel that happiness. Love you so much Selmar! Mandy looks so beautiful in the blue dress! She looked pretty in all of them, but that blue one looks like it was made for her. Everyone looks beautiful in the dresses. I just wanted to say a special thank you to all of you on today of all days. I have just come in from the funeral of my father. He's actually my father-in-law but he was more of a father to me than my own. And what do you know I got a notification from my favorite chateau. I will admit I'm watching this video through tears. But I feel just a little less sad and a little less lonely at least for a few minutes today. Thank you! ❤️

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, please imagine a huge hug from all of us here at Lalande ❤️❤️❤️

[@leonorgrandle5960]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad the vlogs brought you a little bit of comfort. Blessings to you and your family.

[@kemt411]

Thank you all so much.

[@mayfleur36]

My condolences to you, dear Kimmie 🤗 The loss of a parent is such a tough pill to swallow.

[@eileeng2492]

So sorry for your loss. I've lost both my parents and it doesn't matter how old you are, the loss is painful. Be kind to yourself as you grieve

[@pollywinecoff257]

The peacock blue long sleeve dress looks like something Kate Middleton would wear😍

[@cynthialawlor2420]

The animals always find their way to Selmar. Animals know a kind soul when they find one. I love how much he cares for the animals. An absolutely gentle man and a perfect fit for such a beautiful group of people.

[@mayfleur36]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, Cynthia. Animals are like kids, in my opinion. They know a gentle soul 😊

[@andreagoodman1636]

He was SO sweet to that cat!!

[@sheilatems8483]

I kinda hate to say it, but my favorite part was when the little black kitty showed up! I have a little black cat and I was thrilled to see her long lost cousin at La Lande :) !!!!

[@FolkFaninMA]

That cat was so cute and yup, right to Selmar for a little pat. He is a very special soul.

[@GalaxyRangerNiko]

@@sheilatems8483 I have two black cats myself! This makes my next care package all the better. :)

[@claireinglis889]

Selmar is a gem, he always has a solution ♥️

[@mayfleur36]

And his ever hearty laugh 😊

[@pascallecorvaisierjournali2524]

Selmar makes it all possible and if he was not part of it then it would not be the same

[@shitzuation]

@@bellthandian lollllll 😂 get a life 😂 back to el cheapo elderberry with you dear 🗑

[@Rosebudd1957]

@@bellthandian - I think you are on the wrong page dear! not wanted here! move on with your negativity. you have yourself a nice day

[@lilartistca]

Selmar's laugh is the best.

[@siamgirl31]

Selmar is just the best. 🥰

[@leonorgrandle5960]

YES it is! So warm and comforting.

[@roywirick9854]

yes...but don’t forget philip’s snorts! 🦩

[@rickyt3961]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 to Selmar’s stone cutting!!! 🪨⛏

[@christine2023]

So glad to see Mandy back.

[@b.t.m.devries176]

Is she back already? What about her job?

[@jourdainjardin846]

@@luck2know mask* because she has been away. Why do you think?

[@annbea09]

Selmar is such a creative genius. I love to watch him problem solve. He is a constant source of inspiration! Thankyou Selmar!

[@bigboy77dk]

Have Selmar carve his name under one of the granite slabs 😃😃😃

[@Mabbi54]

What a lovely idea!

[@HelenSch]

Leave a little message to the future!

[@lunayahwitch]

What a perfect idea!

[@lynnmarchiano9775]

Yes yes Selmar must do that

[@letitiahansford307]

And a coin like Michael did at his cottage.

[@LA-jf1zn]

Lots of fun to see the old pictures of you you in your outfits and to see the girls trying on the things. 🦋

[@brendam5356]

So lovely to rewatch the sorting of the clothes save give away donate a wonderful feeling😍Phillip made a delicious meal and so happy he did more Selmar still the master diy craftsman love the Lalande household so alive with laughter creativity and of course mischief which is what I love😍❤️👏👏

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Mandy looked so lovely in those dresses, especially the Turquoise one!

[@andreagoodman1636]

Yes! That dress was gorgeous on her!!

[@bettyrush3651]

You ladies picked the perfect clothes for each of you.

[@FolkFaninMA]

They really did. Everyone looked great in what they picked. Mandy looked especially nice in the long flowy one and the blue one. Steph has some nice stuff. 😀

[@deenaorrsnest9272]

rewatching. It was so fun to see the fashion show from Step's repurposed wardrobe. I love the black Kitty that reminds me of my old cat, Bebe who had a little peep meow just like that. R.I.P. BeBe Kitty.

[@elsiegatels4060]

Watching this made me so happy. Every dress is more beautiful than the other and tells a story. What a rich life you're creating for yourself, what a sense of feminity you have. Very inspiring!

[@lindacox3062]

So much fun, watching the dress trying on session Passing to someone new!!!! I have not had this much fun in a long time. Thanks Stephanie.

[@HilaryBravo]

"One tile a day" - the Selmar way "A lot of things 'spark joy' in me" - the essence of Stephanie.

[@veritystothard1664]

Can we acknowledge the fact that Stephanie still looks incredible in outfits she’s had since 16 😂 clearly there is some superhuman sorcery going on here haha! Such a gorgeous collection!

[@rhondathomas7952]

I love that she knows the history of each item and when she wore it. Clearly Steph associates clothing with her good memories and sad memories, such as her dress she wore to her fathers funeral from the precious vlog.

[@lindaraterink6451]

Genetics and not having children helps too. Her hips have not change from birthing. Keep a nice figure and it comes natural to you and to be honest the green jumpsuit ensamble looked a little tight, eventhough she still could get in it.

[@barbaragrace1992]

What a genius Selmar is and so humble it's not a wonder the animals love him. Very good soul.

[@polinkasuperova]

thank you for your wondeful episodes you are truly a ray of sunshine, wishing you all the best and may you be blessed with all good things

[@thesuperhero]

I love how Phillip always asks if the person likes it when they are trying on clothes. To make sure they are comfortable and happy

[@lynnmarchiano9775]

Philip is so sweet, the perfect bestie, just stop making comments Philip about Stephanie's age, we all get there ( it just feels bad when you do that, she takes it well or she sluffs it off, but still feels bad)

[@bernadenecarr5418]

@@lynnmarchiano9775 I agree. Philip is absolutely lovely but now I’ve reached a ‘certain age’ I hate it when it’s always mentioned ( so good for your age! Etc ) especially as far as i’m concerned I feel 30 😆

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@bernadenecarr5418 Totally agree.

[@Blueeyedconcubine]

My son teases me about my age daily I turn 43 on the 19th. It doesn't bother me I still date young men so I don't feel my age lol.

[@michellezevenaar]

There's a new trend in the Netherlands that charities (stichting in dutch) are started were you can exchange clothes, so you get points for the clothes you bring, they must be in good condition, no holes or stains. The points you can use to 'buy' clothes in their store. It's especially great for baby and kids clothes!

[@lynnmarchiano9775]

We have all kinds of places in the states that do that as well:)

[@chasethecat3839]

I love that!!

[@anastasia10017]

we have the buy nothing project. it is done by neighborhood. you just give away what you dont use and whoever needs it gets it for free. you can also lend stuff.

[@nicoleanouar]

Love that Phillip is wearing Stephanie’s jacket 🧥 🤣❤️

[@barbarawaldorf330]

You are blessed to be able to wear the same clothes.

[@ror.9066]

These lovely ladies playing dress-up: so cute!

[@jourdainjardin846]

@@cate4338 well he isn’t really playing dress up lol

[@steviefirst]

I LIKE when Selmar explains something and whistles

[@Helen-us1ly]

You crack me up that'sss ssso true

[@monikastuckey8737]

Only you all can make scaling back one’s wardrobe, fun. Everything looked great on the new owners. Great masonry job, Selmar! Great meal, Phillip!

[@harbinderranauta-crabtree1925]

I'm sure Stephanie doesn't see the volunteers as her "staff" but helping guests...and yes she's very blessed to have attracted such talented and hardworking angels!

[@ferialmusova3769]

@@bellthandian how you know this ? You sow that you self ?

[@jennymay4720]

@@bellthandian TROLL

[@Jayrose59]

Stephanie does spend a lot of time in her room as that is where her desk is where she edits the vlogs which take a lot of time. I work with editing software and I know how long it takes to get it right for a 30 minute episode.

[@violetblue13]

@@Jayrose59 you work with accounting software too don’t you. Is there specific programs for tax accountancy. Asking for a friend who has a few companies.

[@300books]

@@bellthandian : Yeah, they have it so bad that some decided to stay permanently. Some even come back again and again for more abuse where they're forced to eat good food and drink wine, champagne, and fancy cocktails. Oh, the horror!

[@kellyabiodun]

The white on Nattie, the brown on Mandy and the teal on Marie!! Oh my goodness! So amazingly beautiful!

[@sandfly60]

Oh Mandy you look stunning in that blue aqua dress!

[@michelefolds7190]

Selma as always comes up with the solution. Philip is underrated, he has style, a good sense of humour and is kind. Love Marie Instagram posts and of course the lovely Stephanie .

[@kristibeisecker]

I love that she passes the clothes off to her staff before donating

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Fabulous tonight, i grew up in the eighties and i remember borrowing my brothers grey bowie suit which had shoulder pads and wearing it with my dads white shirt and putting my grandmother's broach and set of pearls with it and the biggest earings i could find,i still have a pair of dungarees i bought when I was eighteen and wore them through both my pregnancies 😀i haven't the heart to give them away 🤗🤗🤗🦃🌻💓

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Stephanie: You have the loveliest wardrobe. This episode has been my favorite of the past few months. I was so enjoyable to see the ladies trying on your "discards" and looking lovely. It is nice to see that these beautiful clothes are going to have a second life with people about whom you care greatly.

[@Tracy_R]

Natalia That dress, long, red flowers on white is amazing. I would wear it everyday, not just for summer party, especially if I look like that in it. YOU ALL LOOK FABULOUS! So, so fun to share STEPHANIE. Such a precious heart! Well Selma. Well done Phillip!

[@butoolkhan2715]

This comes on in Pakistan at 1:15 in the night. All of December I watched and went to bed with a smile on my face and a feeling of contentment. Now it’s back to twice a week of happy snoozing but I’ll take it, I’ll take it! Can too much Lalande be a good thing or not, I wonder!?! Better than a sleeping pill!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Here here Butool!

[@bettysteward-anderson5647]

I love the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants that goes on in that chateau!

[@Alice-po7tc]

I love closet clean outs and clothing try ons! I could watch hours of it.

[@drusabs]

Selmar is the most wonderful man at the start of chipping the stone I thought of Michelangelo how funny Stefanie said the same thing. Stefanie you must do a clear out every year so much comes in you need to share your joy with the world not only the vlogs but with items too. A trick with clothing turn the hangers around with the Hooks backwards when you wear the item hang it up with the hooks regularly that way end of year clean out you see what you never wore and it is to be passed on.

[@Rockytorres]

I love the Mexican white blouse. So pretty!

[@carolem6354]

Happy Mandy is back and the clothes looked great on everyone. So caring that Selmar bent over to pet the black visiting cat. Sweet.

[@chrislarsen2684]

I love that you are repurposing your clothes...You will feel so free once they are all sorted out....Isn't it interesting how the memories come flooding back of when you actually wore them previously...

[@moniquegin8444]

Good idea and raise money for chateau bills

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Welcome back, Mandy ! That blue dress is Ab Fab! Selmar is really Amazing ! Whatever he touches, he transforms into "gold"! Please take care and stay safe ! Bisous d'Alsace 😘🌹🍀❤️

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Stephanie's Closet, ________ Closet is what we call it when we give clothes away we don't wear to a sister or a friend! My sister has _____Closet parties in Chicago with friends!

[@sharon9399]

That’s right Phillip. “Better to be over dressed than under dressed”. My favorite is “always dress like you have somewhere else to go”.😊

[@valeriejohnson5283]

How wonderful to have the same dress as Princess Diana had! 👑 Welcome back Mandy. I hope you had a nice time with your family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

[@stephenpurcell2156]

Your clothes are fabulous, how can you bear to part with any!?! The orange dress and coat are sensational. What great fun!

[@katieirish5765]

What a fun episode! Can you believe Stephanie fitting into her 15 yr old green jumper(American) and she looks 15 in it???? Amazing! Nati, Marie & Mandy looked great in everything too. And Selmar! What a treasure he is; a true artisan. That kitty knew he had a sweet heart too!

[@aurorad3522]

Mandy looks ready for a catwalk! All of the ladies look gorgeous 😍 Selmar is awesome!

[@mattneillninasmom]

Watching this a year later - how much I miss Selmar and Marie. And although there's an ebb and flow to people coming and going in the history that's being made in the ongoing story of the chateau...the whole tone changed, and their absence is felt.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

We miss them too!

[@evahathaway4608]

I love this closet exchange...what lucky friends!

[@jmk1962]

Selmar the stonemason. Great job. Loved the clothes recycling. All the ladies looked so good in their pre loved attire and how amazing is Stephanie that she can still fit into clothes she worn when she was 16 .... if only I could. Welcome back Mandy, we missed you.

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

heb je gemist bij de premiere van vandaag .. hoop dat als er zondag een premiere is , je erbij bent .. lieve groetjes Juliette

[@janelord6461]

I have just settled down to watch my favourite vlog as it leads me into tomorrow and my 60th birthday. With the lockdown in the UK I cannot go anywhere to celebrate or see family and friends so it will just be me and my partner for the big day. Stephanie and all the LaLanders are always so cheerful and put a smile on my face. Thank you

[@jennymay4720]

Happy birthday!

[@eileeng2492]

Have a wonderful birthday!

[@Helen-us1ly]

Happy Birthday,Bonne fête du Québec

[@robinchurch5658]

Happy birthday and here’s to a wonderful new decade😄

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Happy Birthday from Lalande! ❤️

[@Mlinzon]

So much fun watching all of you! What a great group you all are! Your videos make me happy!!

[@KristyRadio]

Watching this now knowing that Stephanie and Philip are dating is the CUTEST because you can clearly tell how enamored he is of her 🥰

[@katehobbs2008]

Mandy looks incredible in absolutely everything. But very funny how the “rejects” pile keeps sneaking back into Stephanie’s wardrobe. 🤣🤣🇦🇺

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Selmar is the 'Cat whisperer'. They flock to him. The black cat is absolutely gorgeous. I hope to see more of it. I think you must be the only woman who can still fit into clothes from her teenage years. Your so lucky to have a beautiful figure.

[@ratherbenapping10]

Same I love cats!

[@rainbocatz6376]

Sweet and adorable cat....

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Aaaahhh... what FUN!! Beautiful clothes worn by beautiful ladies, such joy! 😄💝😄

[@oldheadcook]

Really enjoyed this blog, the dressing up was fun, the rock floor was amazing and the dinner looked yummy thank you for sharing❣️

[@denisemarle4141]

Great to see some of Stephanie's dresses have found a new home - without even leaving home! 🏰🦘

[@atheo1537]

Such a wonderful idea, to share clothes and have fun in the afternoon trying them on 💓💖❤️

[@janeblandford852]

Yea Selmar!!! He is amazing and always comes up with a solution for everything!!!

[@vanessaschofield7927]

thankyou steff for sharing this with us. Selmar is amazing with his talent's and lateral thinking for his stone masonary . He was guided by micheal angelo i am sure. It was fun sharing your clothing sorting and dunno about anyone else i didnt really see any issue with the styles i love the 1950 style look and the princess diana suit was gorgeous and i didnt see any issue with the jacket . The black dress looked amazing with the bolero and again the shoulder pads didnt look dated . and with all fashion they return . in my wardrobe i got mainly what i call classic styles that i feel i can wear all the time. Back in 1987 i got married and had a going away outfit a royal blue 2 piece suit with black velvet on the collar . i still have this suit and 19 years later i wore it to my sons wedding and had so many complements. i am 63 tomorrow .

[@carolehanrahan]

You are incredibly fortunate to have your own Michelangelo! Is there nothing Selmar can't do? He is so clever and imaginative. Mandy wearing that blue dress was perfection. It was like someone had made it for her. It's such a great idea to share the clothing amongst yourselves and then pass on the rest to someone else in need. It also amazes me that you can still fit into clothing that you had as a teenager and in university. I'm a teensy bit jealous of that. lol

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

I am so glad to hear of someone else holds onto their clothes for a long time! I don't think I have held on since 16 yr old though. The fashion show was fun to watch!

[@kathybrown6815]

Smiled through the whole thing . LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@ylezAma-artes1919]

Time for work and time for fun, love it all your clothes. Every body looks so pretty.

[@lindawentink2725]

What fun!! Natti, Mandy and Marie look stunning in your outfits. Lovely that they ll get a new life😊well done Selmar😊👏

[@elizabethstuart8401]

The squeaky cat is speaking French. 😁

[@szelezsanistvan3753]

Selmar is great, but hope he wears a protective mask when he is cutting, he is not inhaling all that dust!!!!

[@KatArnold]

I was going to say the same! He needs to protect his lungs and eyes from all the stone chips and dust

[@rubytook8067]

Yes! And please be careful with your hands. You need all your fingers!

[@indirajane]

I was going to say the same! I think you need to wear a mask specifically for tiny particles like the silica found in stones. You can get silicosis from stone dust.

[@jourdainjardin846]

He usually wears a mask. He was just explaining what he was doing without actually using the tool.

[@miriamjames4140]

He is very safe usually! So I have faith in him. He is the only one (oh and dan!) of the chateau crew I have seen use proper safety gear much of the time!

[@williamdavis2386]

Hi from Georgina(UK) I am sooooo!! enjoying the try on's!! I love that Stephanie can remember so much about her clothes and she has kept them for so long and still fits in most of them! Well done to Selmar on the clever stone work!

[@TdotTwiFic]

An idea for the pool table as my family did something similar to ours, put a large flat piece of wood on top, it doesn't need to be fancy as there are always table cloths, and it doesn't need to be strapped to the pool table, but I am sure Selmar can create a way to secure the plywood type of wood to the pool table without screws to damage the pool table, and now you have a really big dinner table with space to pull up a chair and if its a little too tall you can get new chairs with longer chair legs, or a narrow piece of plywood with table cloth and now you have a big buffet or sideboard. You can keep the pool table and repurpose it for bigger dinner parties.

[@yummboy2]

The stuffed peppers look delish! Philip, you know all those girls are going to give you a difficult time. They clearly love you. Selmar to the rescue once again! You are all truly amazing!

[@annbea09]

Love the orange ensemble you wore to your cousins wedding. Just stunning!🧡

[@hilarysouth1122]

Everyone needs a Selmar so clever x

[@josephinemciver8089]

I love how the women are so comfortable in their own skin 😍 Steph - you look lovely in everything you put on.

[@jjgirljjgirl5743]

Yes I agree Phillip has the knack for style. Phillip well done on your dinner. Looks yummy from here in the USA. Love you all

[@caroletownson1525]

The girls looked great in all their “new “ clothes, they had so much fun. Selmar is doing an amazing job cutting the heavy stone tiles to size how lucky you are to have his help 🥰

[@ilovejewelyn]

So nice that you can hand down to the other girls! Selmar has lots of patience 💚

[@christina_papou]

So much fun! Can’t wait to see all the stones and the bathroom finished. I love this!!! Merci!

[@ourania3]

Stef please please keep the Diana dress!!! Looks AMAZING on you!! 👗

[@hsimpson6581]

Stephanie Jarvis is the kindest person on this planet !!

[@lynnmarchiano9775]

The Dutchmen removing tile with style, check out Selmar's beautiful leather jacket and Philips coat- Oh my

[@sandfly60]

And Stephanie Jarvis, you are a winner in your teen years green playsuit. To be able to fit into it is amazing and your confidence in showing us, is such a breath of fresh air. You just crack me up no end. You're a delight!

[@rhondathomas7952]

That one cracked me up too.

[@sandfly60]

@@rhondathomas7952 🤣

[@rosalotter4029]

Selmar you are such a sweetheart, all the animals love you. You are a gentle soul, everybody who knows you are really privileged to have you in their lives. Stephanie I envy your good genes, to be able to still fit in everything in your wardrobes. You are so generous to all the loved ones in your "family" circle. With friends like yours, they are indeed family. Thank you for your channel, I just love it. Regards from South Africa.

[@debbief5594]

Very impressed that Stephanie can fit in clothes she had when she was 15 and in college! It was fun to watch the girls finding something “new” to wear in Stephanie’s closet. Is there anything that Selmar can’t do? The man is amazing. He tackles a task with intense determination reaping success! He is also an animal whisperer. What a gentle soul he is. Phillips dinner looked delicious! Still having fun with a downsized crew. You all brighten my days! 🇺🇸

[@bernadettehooper4318]

What a joyful video. Selmar's creativity knows no bounds. Stephanie's wardrobe share did "spark joy." Everyone looked well. Philip puts together a delicious dinner and dresses the part. Kindness and mutual support is probably an unofficial motto of the chateau.

[@karinbergman1646]

Remarkable stone masonry, Selmar Duin--you are truly a Renaissance man. Perhaps you were a stone mason in the 12th-15th century! What beautiful fun with all the clothing. Everyone looks amazing in their "new to you" finds! Phillip, the stuffed peppers look so good, I must make some. I enjoy this vlog and all you LaLanders so much--thank you for your uplifting ways💗

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

What a fun way to spend an evening! I am laughing along with all of you while curled up with my dog. How many people can get into their clothes from when they were a teenager let alone still have them! DOes.anyone think Marie looks like a Seraphim angel. Her face is so stunningly beautiful and then has such a sweet innocence to it when she smiles. So glad you all have eachother.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

It is so wonderful to see the recycling going on at your chateau. It is so reminiscent of the old days when everything was used, passed on to others or reimagined into other useful things.

[@hasret2096]

I'd certainly love to sift through these clothes too--Stephanie has such a great sense of style. You all looked fanastic in the clothes you chose. Glad to have Mandy back!

[@robinchurch5658]

Oh, you sweet, happy people! Loved the LeLande fashion show/clothes give away and Nati, Marie, and Mandy being so pretty in them (but really missing Cat), Selmar being so tickled with himself when he figured out how to make the stone tiles thinner (not to mention finding a new cat friend), and Philip the Brave tackling cooking again in his professional attire with much better results😄 It’s no surprise that so many things”spark joy” for Stephanie, that’s just who she is, as evidenced by her choice in clothes all these years, especially the red polka dot jeans she wore at university when everyone else was in grunge. That’s “our” Stephanie, alright🤗

[@afrlala3593]

Salmar you are a champion. God bless your heart such a great plan maker. I also thought it is the best way of handling the floor. Very interesting working through all those piles of clothing. My my it’s a lot.of work. Enjoy 2021.

[@libbyanderson3752]

What a fun day. It must be so cold indoors though as everyone has to rug up. You certainly are a great bunch of people.

[@VivPhotography]

The moment with the black cat was absolutely ones of the cutest things I've ever seen.

[@theresaromero2855]

What fun! Each of you ladies looked beautiful in the clothes you modeled! The food looks delicious. And how genius that Selmar figured out a perfect method to reduce the thickness of the stone, and then performed it precisely!

[@mk19248]

I absolutely love reusing old and vintage clothes and giving them new life!!! Everyone is so beautiful!

[@debbiemollison9866]

Congratulations Selma. Good job. I enjoyed the fashion show. My goodness Stephanie you sure save your clothes. They are lovely. Night all.

[@banitesscruz9771]

I love how Chateau Lalande feels so homely and welcoming. Apart from the lovely people, the rooms (at least the ones shown in this vlog) look quite cozy even in winter, not too cavernous, formal, or grand like in other chateaux I've seen. Such a nice ambience one can feel it even on video. Stay healthy and safe everyone. God bless!