The FINAL Stained Glass Window is RETURNED to the Chapel!

[@sunnygoldwyn1]

We all love it when your Aunt and Uncle come to be with you. They bring with them such an abundance of joy and happiness to match the same that's already there at La Lande. We can certainly see where Amaury gets his many fine virtues How very fortunate you are, Stephanie, to have an Aunt who lights up with love just looking at you.

[@lisaakinlabi]

Annalise is such a beautiful and sweet lady. Always a happy home when your friends and family come to visit.

[@robbinmcvay4206]

When the chapel is done, you should throw a party and invite all the workers who have put blood sweat and tears to restoring the chapel.

[@jezabel1960]

The Church restorers are very quick and so talented!!

[@ruthstevens770]

I love your aunt's hair!

[@serenarowe646]

Yes I was just thinking that too…beautiful hair Tattynet!….

[@27Spiritgirl]

Yes ! Please tell her how lovely she looks with her new fringe! She is such a lovely Lady!!!! Xo❤

[@nicombor]

My first thought!

[@colleenlongardner2692]

@@serenarowe646 I think it makes her look many years younger!

[@earthlightstudio]

Marie!!! I've never in my life seen such absolutely perfect looking poached eggs!!! They're like perfect balls of liquid sunshine :)

[@gailcraig4495]

Marie, please tell us how you accomplished the perfectly round poached eggs!

[@letticason8435]

Your Aunt and Uncle always bring joy to the Chateau.

[@angiejones7401]

Could Marie show us how to poach eggs? They looked perfect!

[@maurawhelan3530]

She really can’t…she’s conspiring with Phillip on brocante runs! Love when they shop…then Stephanie yams or nays…and the joy Phillip gets from his purchases!

[@Motherhubbard170]

you can cheat and drop an egg into a cup of water and microwave for 1 minute the water prevents it exploding, maybe a spritz of cooking spray on the bottom to prevent it sticking

[@westcoastcaroline]

Yes, I would love to see how she does them too

[@carolneel8060]

Yes, please!

[@kathyritchey9526]

It was wonderful to see Annalise. ❤

[@joannedavidman6773]

the work in the chapel is amazing. I love that a young personis learning the trade. and that trades are so respected in France

[@bigboy77dk]

Not gonna lie... I've been watching the channel, since... Well.. It was well before the pandemic... I saw you on TV, and found your channel at once, because we share alot of interests 😊 Its certainly been years, so in some ways, you feel like a dear friend too, at this point😊 I spent time in the hospital, several times during the pandemic, and every time, I would just start the "Chateau diaries" all over again, to get a well needed dose of life, love and laughter 😊

[@janetg1691]

Stephanie, your imaginary friends are very real and around the world. We love your videos. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@cherylmcallister1925]

I just love watching, regardless of when it is posted. There is always such camaraderie & positivity & they all delight in everything they do. They just bring such joy.💕💕

[@Kiwichick138]

I love the chapel updates! I'm so pleased the chapel is being renewed. I cant wait to see it finished ❤❤

[@aleta5873]

@@Kiwichick138 I agree...

[@pdq5465]

I agree. I love watching, whenever the posts are ready, and I love how well everyone gets along & collaborate. Lovely group of people.

[@shannydavis1973]

Chantel looks beautiful, I love the haircut!!

[@Msdeb52]

Absolutely, I love the hair do! She is beautiful inside and out.

[@k.j.2481]

When your aunt gave that sigh of pretend frustration she looked so much like your mom when she's unhappy.😮

[@karenniehues4786]

I thought the same thing!!!

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Me too. 😂

[@jezabel1960]

So good to see Annalise and Chantel and Steven!! It is also great to see Marie making so many new things and having you all cooking together ❤️

[@maurawhelan3530]

So nice to see Annalise! How’s the kids?! Always a pleasure seeing your chic aunt and uncle!

[@martinphillips7221]

just a suggestion regarding the rising damp in chapel,Hire a hydrologist to map groundwater ,an architect is not expert in that department usually

[@tinathene]

Didn’t the Lake report cover the whole area???

[@mariahoulihan9483]

yes..but architects consult with other experts all the time. The restorers said he was looking into it so I took that to mean he was consulting others.

[@RuthellenHerzberg]

Love your auntie’s hair.

[@marysutherland8570]

What a happy thing that knowing we all are watching helps you to not feel like you are alone! I know what you meant by "imaginary", but we are real as real can be! You have cheered us on and given us something to look forward to in some of the most painful circumstances, and it's a privilege to return the blessing! Lovely to see your dear Auntie and Uncle again too!

[@sandraweiler5971]

Beautiful Marie, could you please show us how you made the poached eggs. I’ve never seen any so pretty and as perfectly done as yours. 🌸❣️🌸

[@joannebutterfield648]

Marie is such a lovely lady. So skilled, in food and flowers. You are very lucky to have her in your family ❤🎉

[@ceriwibberley8364]

If I’m feeling down. I think I must watch a Stephanie then feel much happier !!!!

[@chriscraver4070]

The raviolis look delicious. The chapel is so beautiful even before paint restorations. The windows are gorgeous. You are so lucky to have this magnificent building ❤

[@donnastevenson6700]

Seeing the chapel coming back to life is my favorite restore so far. Although the loo downstairs was amazing too!

[@GoGoChateau]

agreed!!!

[@beiderbecke1927]

The close-up look at the beautiful details of the chapel painting, and stained glass windows, made me wonder if Michael Potts could take photos for art cards and prints. Glorious Christmas cards that I would happily purchase. An online print-on-demand site would make it easy to market them. My two cents worth. I feel privileged to be among Stephanie's imaginary friends!

[@wendy-moore]

Stephanie ~ your imaginary friends are always tuning in to listen. Thank you.

[@CarmenShenk]

Auntie is so beautiful and her sense of humor is priceless. Love the LaLande ravioli factory where leftovers disappear into happy mouths!

[@carolranes91]

I ordered a jump starter off of Amazon for my car because I live alone. I keep it charged in the car so I can start it myself!

[@GoGoChateau]

Great idea!

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

And I live around the corner from a really great workshop, who have sometimes come and collected my car from my garage

[@elisabeth6108]

Me too! Such a great gizmo, although I do have to remember to bring it into the house to recharge every few months. While I was at it, added a battery operated tire pump. Much safer to be self-sufficient if stuck roadside.

[@chrissih4046]

Benoit & Elton and all of the craftspeople who’ve worked on the chapel restoration are brilliant! Love the interviews with them - this whole project is so fascinating to me! Thank you so much for the updates xxx Please let Benoit & Elton know their patience and attention to detail is just AMAZING!!!!

[@christina_papou]

Love these happy videos. Your aunt and uncle are such a joy. Can’t wait to watch xoxo

[@cagnaefetchison8075]

The Chapel is looking Marvelous!! Such Progress!! Homemade pasta night!! I was gifted a pasta machine from a Dear Friend who has since passed. This encourages me to get it cleaned up, and make some of My Own in Her honour!!🥰

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

Your aunt's hair is absolutely stunning, and Marie's culinary skills are on point! Loving the vibe of this video! 😍👌

[@reddragon8]

When you yelled out that you're chatting to your imaginary friends, I cackled wayy too loudly. Your sense of humour is the absolute best Stephanie 🤣🤣 Honestly, everyone's kitchen banter is so witty and funny, I really love you all.

[@angelinathepsychic3496]

Im in Australia, i went to a hobby sowing shop. And i found out all the lovely ladies there watch you too. I told them i got my mum watching too and they are all doing the same with their mums 😅 It was lovely to chat aboit whats been happening at chateau diaries 😀. ❤❤

[@SheilaBlackburn-w9f]

Stephanie, you Aunt looks absolutely fabulous, the South of France must be agreeing with her, both your Aunt and Uncle always exude happiness x

[@michaelt8727]

From the closer looks at the cleaned, painted surfaces of the chapel I can only begin to imagine how beautiful it must have been when it was first completed.... and now to have the stained glass Rose window returned to its pride of place only adds to the growing excitement of the renovation. As I've said before, the Chapel of Saint Joseph is an absolute treasure.

[@charisoutofTexas]

I like to think we are your far away friends rather than imaginary friends. Some of us have friends we haven’t met yet. Thank you for translating the restorers conversation. They are doing an amazing job. ❤ from Oklahoma.

[@judithclark2823]

Always happy to see the Aunt and Uncle, Marie’s yummy meals, the Chapel, Sir Lancelot, Annalise, Philip and of course, Stephanie🥰

[@koryschue1396]

Did Phillip get a hair cut? Love that you share your wonderful life and "family" with us. Thank you for the bright light you bring.🥰

[@deebowker768]

How even more beautiful is your aunt looking with her new hairstyle. So lovely to see her and your uncle back. I guess that all of you there are my imaginary friends too, as sometimes I talk about things going on at the chateau to my family, then feel a bit silly as I feel I know everyone, yet of course only via these fabulous Vlogs. I’m sure I’m not alone in this 😂 Lancelot is definitely looking bigger and is such a good and content dog. 🐕 ❤

[@JamesHardiman99]

Those poached eggs! Perfection! I may have to come a kidnap Marie! ❤

[@GoGoChateau]

Everyone needs a Marie!

[@VisionaryGardener]

Marie has grown SO much in her confidence as a chef. It's such a joy to watch her in the kitchen - it's very inspiring!

[@KeriOwen-f9u]

I'm so in awe of the restorers talent! I never knew such patience and talent existed anymore!

[@susannahwhitaker994]

So lovely to see my favourite aunt and uncle back and wow doesn’t our aunts hair look lovely. What a great family you are 🤗

[@constancemc]

The restorers are very didactic, it's perfect for a video format, they explain a lot of things in an understandable manner. En plus ils ont l'air fort sympathiques ^^

[@LillianHenegar]

I'm so grateful that you were able to raise the funds and find the artisans to restore the Chapel. It's looking amazing. What a treasure! What a tragedy if this restoration could not be done. On another note, torture watching you all devour that amazing ravioli!

[@memmar1]

It's amazing how well y'alls skin looks. Just like the sun kissed it. Especially you Stephanie. Your skin looks amazing! Are you growing backwards in time? Philip must be beaming with glee being around you. I can't wait to see an outside table setting with your friends. Phil does such a awesome job setting tables. What a guy! And Marie thank you for helping around the house with your marvelous meals. You are such a good good teacher.

[@Raxx777]

so lovely to see the window back where it belongs

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Stunning rose window ...this chapel will be magnificent when restored fully. And the pasta looks amazingly delicious ❤

[@mariadange06]

Great advertising for Benoit & Elton's skilled restoration work, the detailed records of work done were impressive. Can't wait for the painting to commence.

[@metropcs7560]

OMG OMG MARIE, I almost came thru the phone, girl, you know you are amazing!!! I can almost taste the meal!!! The stained glass is beautiful

[@flibbertygibbette]

For car battery issues, I was once rescued by a guy who had a portable car starter battery in his car. It was a small little thing and had some clamps like jumper cables, it worked like a charm. I have since purchased one for myself and have even helped rescue someone with a dead battery in a parking lot. It recharges by plugging it into a regular socket! I'd highly recommend getting one, they're not too expensive and can really come in handy. They can also be used to recharge phones and power laptops in a pinch!

[@beverlymurray6554]

So good to see Annalise. Your Aunts hair looked so cute!!

[@clairecooper9931]

Lovely to see Annalise again and your aunt and uncle. Haha butthole pasta 😂doesn’t sound appetising at all 😂 The stain glass window looks beautiful. Can’t wait to see when it’s finished with all those stunning colours ❤

[@gnarbeljo8980]

That's one of my favorite things to took, home made ravioli or tortolini. I don't have a pasta machine, I just use a rolling pin on cooled marble, but it's always scrumptious. My favorite is pumpkin and ricotta in a browned sage butter sauce with a dusting of reggiano. And a salad with fresh pea shoots and mint. It's one of those lovely summer dishes that strangely never leaves any leftovers! I wish everyone would try making some, it's not at all as intimidating as many picture it, it's in fact not difficult at all just a little fiddly. If yoi don't have a machine, including a bit of regulat wheat flour with your durum helps make it more workable. Try it! Perfectly fresh pasta is very hard to beat. However, if you are serving a real crowd, you need someone stationed at the stove cooking it carefully in small batches, that's the only thing to bear in mind. Nice to see you all preparing for the upcoming season of garden bounties! ❤❤❤

[@paulamartin2740]

Stephanie, your aunt and mother both have exactly the same expression when sighing in exasperation 😂

[@LA-jf1zn]

Your Aunts hair looks really nice. It's great to see them and Annalise too. 🦋

[@dawnalive]

The Rose Window is lovely Can't wait for the painting to start! Get lots of film of that.

[@GeorgiaClinton-qk2tm]

Uncle Steve has perfected his starter/alternator impression! I also think the alternator is out on your car from listening to Philip’s rendition. Pretty good, Philip! I would love to hear two French speaking natives do their impressions of the alternator being unable to turn over. Think Maurice Chevalier at his most French!

[@jerrielindsey5939]

The chapel restorers’ skill and precision is amazing. I hope you can quickly address the soil moisture and damp in the walls. The window is magnificent.

[@stephaniewaters4931]

No no, Steph. We are your friends, not just imaginary!! ❤❤

[@CollectivelyCait]

Love watching every vlog and am living vicariously through you Stephanie ☺️🥰

[@maurawhelan3530]

We all are! Shes marvelous

[@suepopoff3159]

I am too!🇨🇦

[@christikapa3856]

Me too 🇺🇸🇵🇱

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

Same 😊

[@arnettebowman6640]

Oh my goodness, that looks so delicious I wish I could reach through the screen and pluck out a few pieces of your delicious food and enjoy it with you all!!! My stomach growled at this moment and now I’m starving and I’ve already eaten my dinner, lol…. 😂😂😂 So much joy to see the new window in the chapel, it is so beautiful 😍. The colors are so gorgeous too. The chapel is going to be so beautiful when it is completely restored. The anticipation is getting to be really intense now that it’s getting more to a point of being in a good place. Such a happy place.. Tomorrow is Wednesday and it’s hump day, mid week and closer to the weekend. Yay 😁. Talk soon to everyone. Have a wonderful evening. Your Friend

[@robinschwab5172]

I love the pasta machine, I've had mine for over 45 years. You should check about getting a drying rack, for when you make pasta. Enjoy!!

[@405Marlena]

I love how you all treat Lancelot as the baby of the family. ❤

[@eileeng2492]

Your aunt and uncle are such an attractive couple. Marie has two great talents now.

[@angelablackburn6268]

Marie is so talented!

[@trudie6312]

The technical drawings made by the chapel restorers are a wonderful addition to the archives of the chateau. Future Philips will be delighted!

[@richaelblewett5068]

Lol, Chantal's comedic timing is equal to her great personal style! I love it!

[@cinnamongirl4real]

Okay, so now I’m digging out my pasta roller because I’m inspired. Thank you Marie and Stephanie! All of the filling combinations sound delicious. When is the Chateau Cookbook or Marie’s coming out??? The chapel is coming along, you must be bubbling over with joy and excitement, Steph.

[@SilviaAxisa-rn1gn]

Love the look of the poached eggs,I think they are the hardest thing too make in the kitchen shows a real chef she is

[@lynsmith1881]

I love watching the everyday life that happens at Lalande, such a beautiful bond and friendship you all have. Stephanie you are such a warmhearted generous person , you bring out the best in people, because you make everyone feel so comfortable and at home Everyone loves to be near you, you radiate such positivity. We have a small apartment in Dijon. The old Biscuit Pernot, factory was turned into apartments and we spend a couple of months there in summer. Is Burgundy far from Lalande? We have visited The Priory Gardens in Berry. 🤗🌳

[@isabellejarvis7805]

Lalande is not far from the priory garden😊

[@katherinespencer2633]

I so enjoy when you all gather at the table! The food always looks delicious!

[@dianeknight4839]

Love your Aunt & Uncle. When your Aunt sighed and did the gallic shrug, she so put me in mind of your Mummy. I did not think the weird shaped Ravioli looked like bum holes, more like tummy buttons, still it was hilarious. The Chapel is coming to life.

[@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor]

Sounds like you have won the big prize draw with Marie having been to cookery school!

[@cindyjones2741]

Actually saw a vaulted ceiling with blue background and gold stars in a chapel in abandoned chateaux looked so much like yours

[@tinathene]

Chantal looked especially adorable with her new hairstyle and Tonton Steven is such a good help volunteering to help jump the battery first thing in the morning ❤❤ Fun fun fun with Marie and the homemade ravioli leftover buffet: GENIUS😂❤😊

[@jztp2705]

I love homemade raviolis!! I make them with mushroom, garlic, spinach/ kale, goat cheese, and parmesan cheese. So delicious!!!!

[@Anna75-49]

The rise window in the chapel looks stunning! So interesting talking to the two experts about how they are restoring the Chapel. The ravioli looks delicious. X Anna

[@cathyadams9124]

So happy to see your aunt and uncle return. She looks beautiful as always!!!

[@Heather-qf3jo]

I really enjoy the time you're spending discussing the chapel project with the artisans. As a designer, their architectural plans, documenting their work, were super cool to see! They reminded me of all the historical documentation you've shared about the chateau. Je suis tellement impressionné de voir l’avancement de votre travail. Je ne peux qu'imaginer à quel point votre travail doit être intéressant compte tenu de la variété des projets sur lesquels vous avez pu travailler.

[@susanharrison9147]

Not alone. I so enjoy your channel.

[@marieratcliff2980]

Marie those eggs ,the pasta everyone involved helping, just fabulous. Lovely to see your Aunt and Uncle back with you Stephanie. Loving your Aunt's hair with a fringe, so suits her, she looks younger than ever.

[@janeharris6925]

Love to see your aunt and uncle and I love your aunt’s new do!

[@normamurray4450]

So nice to see your aunt and uncle on board again. Yummy looking ravioli folks!!!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Love seeing Annalise and everyone else. Food looks wonderful. Chapel is coming along nicely.

[@robbinmcvay4206]

Love your aunt and uncle ! I enjoy seeing every thing and everyone. Love and blessings and prayers from Wyoming USA Robbie McVay and Sasha and mocha

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

SOOOOOO glad to see your aunt and uncle back. It's fun to have a Percy and you mom's fill in for some fun times.

[@sharond7355]

Marie is so talented. Love watching her prep and cook.

[@mcharlie260]

So nice to have a restoration roadmap for the chapel for now and those in the future

[@Wxcvbnmlk]

La douce vie de lalande quand j ai besoin de me détendre je viens vous voir sur votre vlog merci! 😊

[@soitsmelaura]

The stained glass window is so pretty. Luv the array of raviolis …

[@michele9657]

The restoration is fascinating. Love getting these insights with such skilled craftsmen - VERY talented.

[@susanamann1806]

Wow,what a huge difference in the colors in the chapel. So bright. Pretty.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I DO SO feel the same about you Stephanie. THANK YOU 😊. Each morning your sunshine enters my world-SUCH a JOY! 😊

[@lovereikiASMR222]

Oh my, the food looks delicious! I hope we get to see more of your aunt and uncle. xx

[@kaywallace6139]

I adore your auntie and uncle. They are lovely people.

[@monicariske]

I absolutely love seeing the chapel restorers plans! Such a painstakingly detailed drawing of what needs to be done.

[@bridgetevans4978]

I love the thought that I could be one of the imaginary friends that you chat to, as you go about your life at La Lande 😊