THE SKELETON CREW

[@baylorsailor]

The axe being handed to Natti was hilarious!

[@rayn8740]

For what it's worth, I love the boy on the pig too. It's wonderful.

[@Justafonso]

Natty is such a charming, beautiful woman! Never felt she wants to appear, she's there, taking care and organising the chateaux without showing off 🥰🙏

[@lucretiaswords5142]

I loved how Nattie let loose on that wall!

[@annawengelin3968]

Amaury talking about next movember makes me so happy! Hopefully he stays forever!! 😊

[@Beegee1952]

When birds group together, swooping and making formations, it is to warm up. It is called murmuration. So fun to watch!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Thanks!

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Such a joy to watch your videos while waking with a cup of coffee. Love your joy at the plant pods! Such joy at the Chateau. Is it wrong that I have a super crush on Amaury? ha! He's just so sweet. His voice! Stops me in my tracks. Also love that he likes things so organized!

[@chrissih4046]

Smashy-smashy-crashy-crashy with the La Lande skeleton crew…. and ‘nursing home chic!’ In stitches. What fun in each episode. 😂🤣

[@anniet4227]

Amaury is so modest about his skills, and very talented. I noticed two left-handed cousins axing the wall!?

[@margaretwickert7725]

Amaury talking about next year's beard growing! Excellent!

[@tjbren576]

Amaury is my hero! His workshop is organized!!!! That is SO important!

[@ladyjane8855]

"Nursing home chic" Yup, my first thought! 😂

[@HollyRose1529]

Nick the tree man is a Godsend!! He’s absolutely a lifesaver!! Not to mention, he’s the most badass tatted, pierced, and plugged addition to LaLande! Everyone has a place in LaLande!

[@judithschatunowski6273]

I just love Amaury’s tidiness! His workshop is coming along beautifully and I look forward to seeing more smashy smashy, crashy crashy! I hope you enjoy a wonderful time in London with Philip - I was concerned The Netherlands had gone into lockdown just after he left, so pleased he was able to escape for a weekend!

[@infectiousmirth7125]

Nick the forest finesser is so much fun to watch. I wish there was more footage of him working his magic!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I love the Grand Salon in its current incarnation, but with paneling it will really be very special. Thank you for the video. Have a fabulous weekend!

[@inthehouse1960]

Amory is one of the most authentically caring and sincere people I've ever met. And I've been around a long time. His name means "industrious" (German origin) - but also a "brave and powerful home-ruler" (English origin) - He is definitely ruling the roost right now with all of his talents. Blessings to all of you Lalanders. I hope I can return someday.

[@mirandaandrea8215]

He’s also a delectable hunk! 💋

[@lyndaking7519]

Hi thanks for the meanings of Amoury, I thought it was love from the french amour 💖

[@300books]

Isn't his name spelled Amaury? It's French.

[@kathyvick2710]

Stephanies comment about the seating arrangement was hysterical. I can’t wait to see the transformation of the Grand Salon. The paneling is stunning and with new paint, curtains, etc., it will be amazing.

[@sarahburton3110]

💗

[@jasperjavellana4454]

Now must be the best time for Amaury to start working on the walls of the Grand Salon, when the Chateau is not bustling with activity. Stephanie is so lucky to have Amaury and Naty, who are both organized in their own way. But I’m looking forward to the Christmas Season, when the Chateau will be again full of love and laughter !!!! 😆 😆 😆

[@jadejohns3107]

Stephanie, ‘It means CHRRIIIISSSSTMAS is coming!!! 🎼🎼🎼🎄🌨’. ❤️😄

[@slowandsimplelivingdiaries]

Amaury's skills are so impressive!!

[@mariannepons6016]

Amaury workshop organisation is so satisfying, thanks for the update Stephanie.

[@jadejohns3107]

I’m not sure words can fully express how happy the Chateau Diaries make me, thank you so very much for these little nuggets.

[@maryannrecht7605]

I've been looking forward to the Grand Salon refurb, the start is very exciting. You are in good hands Stephanie as Amaury appears to be super organized and detail oriented. So satisfying to clean shelves and china, a little reorganization, it looked beautiful and the china shone. Even three people can accomplish quite a bit. Have fun in London Stephanie, Marianne, Chicago.

[@batwood]

"This bit's now done." Had me in stitches as they say.⚒

[@snoopybluejeans]

Amaury is going to knock this out of the park. He's very skilled and meticulous. A talent you must possess with these restorations. Lets Go smashy, crashy. lol

[@kellymyerson29]

You three are seriously the original Dream Team!!! Oh my seriously tearing into a wall is the most wonderful feeling!!! Thank you for all the blogs entertainment I say I'm addicted!!!

[@metropcs7560]

Amuary reminds me of Thor on the awesome movie. His spirit is so wonderful!!!

[@Kiwichick138]

Amaury is professionally organized, love it

[@paulpittsburgh]

Amory has it all. Good looks, rugged physique, humorous, so talented in many ways. I just love his voice too. Sigh, sooo dreamy!

[@chrismaraccini8108]

paulpittsburgh He is also very humble with a good soul.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

and a true well brought up Gentleman.

[@kseniyamorein5481]

Natie ROCKS!:)

[@nikishazechiel6848]

Man! I wish I could be as organized as Amaury!!!

[@racheldowning3976]

I LOVE the boy riding the pig!

[@juliemix3373]

Wow, I've never seen a stump grinder at work before. Nice explanation for why you would use it instead of ripping the stump out by the roots. Plates look lovely on the freshly clean shelves. Amaury's shop is and organized person's dream great job. Let the demolition begin. Have fun in London. Cheers

[@soulinspired143]

I am soooo excited the the Grand Salon is finally getting started.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Martha Stewart would tell you ‘spray the cloth, not the surface!’ LOL!! 😂

[@mmeduplechin1577]

What a project! Well-done to Amaury for his incredible organization skills/discipline.

[@NotTheExpert2]

Watching the wall being axed I kept waiting for someone to say, “Heeeeere’s Johnny!”

[@janetburridge8423]

Ha ha ha 😂

[@christinevr7698]

Me too!!! Lol

[@JennHowland]

Nick is magical...I wish I could host him here in Alabama and get his feedback on trees and cook for him

[@pamkullman8839]

I am so glad Amaury is there with you! He is a great cousin! I would have already sent most of my cousins back to where they came from🤣

[@barbibutton9619]

Ha!! Truth. Lived it. 😊🌺💕🌷🌸

[@katelanxner6483]

22,000 views in three hours! Stephanie you are onto something! Bravo.

[@danneeley7248]

Great team.. all unique and stars in their own rights. Thanks for the video!

[@liesavillandre3481]

I like the organized shop, you can find thing when you need them. Have fun in London, and your salon is going to be fabulous.

[@deborahaustin4848]

My mum always put newspaper on top of dusty places like you have in the kitchen. She then just used to take it down and replaced in the spring. You can buy pretty paper if you don't like newspaper but nobody ever sees it. Love to all, you keep me going some days. Xxxx

[@rachelciarlante6039]

Stephanie - any updates on the China pantry? How is the little bathroom coming along? And how has the laundry room organization system been working? Would LOVE an update on the rooms we haven't seen in a while. Thanks!

[@carolinegooder7091]

@@Daihatsu_HijetAs Stephanie states constantly restoration takes time. Try to enjoy the ride. 🤣🌹The plan as stated was let the panels rest for a month in the Grand Salon and wait for the B&B season to end. Then start the Grand Salon project. That is happening. Yeah! 🤣🌹

[@carolinegooder7091]

Mary was fine working in the laundry recently and even Amaury did his rota and learned the ropes and fixed them (he told us). The B&B laundry was finally sent out as they found a local business that would carefully handle their older fine linens, and not use their linens only. Stephanie stated that mid-summer. I am sure Mary Poppins and David cleaning, and the cleaning rota being enforced by Natti still works.

[@carolinegooder7091]

A patron stated that materials for Natti's/Gerry's appartments are now stored in the China room. Matt will put the tiles down when it is freed up and then the selves need building or ordering. Grand Salon is a two month project now as that was always Amaury's timeline. I will enjoy a busy December of cleaning, decorating and building at Lalande till Christmas when everyone will go on vacation. 🤣🌹

[@carolinegooder7091]

@@Daihatsu_Hijet That sounds like a wonderful upbringing. Mine is the mend and make do Granny who ran her own shop and a totally DIY Dad, who was a scientist. I love the light touch and ability to laugh, even at themselves at Lalande. It adds joy to life. 😁🌹

[@carolinegooder7091]

Rachel have a great holiday.😘🌹

[@annettesharrock1236]

How satisfying a bit of demolition lol. Amaury is such a tidy artisan love him . Loved watching xx

[@metropcs7560]

Wow Amuary, you are all about neatness!!! A must!!! That is awesome!!! Enjoy watching your specialties!!!

[@Rosarium2007]

I'm sure that somewhere there is video footage that shows how thing things on the top shelf were organized. And the back of the clock appears very normal of that type of clock kit. Normally the wall would serve to hold the battery in, instead of a cover.

[@HMcFarland]

As Stephanie was laughing about Philip coming home and saying "Why are the dishes out of order?" I found myself talking to the screen saying..."pull up a previous episode and you can see the order there!"

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

Yes!!!! Me too!😂

[@carolinegooder7091]

I was thinking she will understand him wanting to move them around, as my family watches me move the Christmas Decorations for the fourth time. I need certain ornaments near each other for family tradition reasons and artistic design.🤣🌹

[@kathyvick2710]

I had the same thought!!!!! 😉😂

[@HMcFarland]

@@carolinegooder7091 I'm with you! We had a Christmas wedding so..lots of ornament gifts and I find myself redoing the order as I look at them all and associate them with this memory or that. So fun.

[@carolinegooder7091]

@@sues6384I assume you are a total literalist. So here goes. She loves to handle and admire the China. He loves to handle and admire the China. She loves him and in the past has loved him reorganizing the cup cabinet and decorating or redecorating whole rooms. I went back through the Advent Vlogs of last year and I judge by past loving acts. She also loves to tease him as the whole family of Lalande gently tease each other. Love to you this holiday season.😘🌹

[@NatiHerron]

So exciting the grand Salon work is starting!!

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

Can't wait to see what Amaury does, he's so clever. See you soon guys Thank You

[@jillychandler]

He is so georgious! xxx

[@karenreeves856]

Oooh what a brilliant way to take out your frustrations! So satisfying!! I had a giggle at Natie being so hesitant until the first hit - You go, girl!! The Grande Salon is going to look absolutely amazing when the panels are up and everything refurbished. Can't wait to see it! And lucky you getting cup and saucer plant pods! They're a very decorative feature in any garden. Exciting times!

[@ehpeachylove]

Smashed room on process!! It’s going to be amazing when it’s completed. Stephanie you did a beautiful job in putting back all the cleaned China on the freshly cleaned shelves. Nothing says everything has to be back the same, it looks so pretty. Amaury’s workshop looks great so far and is going to be so orderly. Good going too Natty ❤️. Well done to the tree guy too, it’s looking so good around the forest. Have safe travels Stephanie and lots of fun too. 🙏🥰🤗✨☮️🥰🍷🍷

[@tc7486]

That looks like a big job. That wall board is so hard.

[@tammiewilson5185]

Organized work / creative spaces bring me joy!

[@kimchatwin-smith891]

Amuray and Dan seem to be a sensible and technically proficient addittions to the Chateau crew .. good oh

[@gregoryalexander4418]

Can't wait to see the grand Salon Panel walls up .!!! Amaury So clever the way his building that all tools have a place to go .

[@lisabeaudet8589]

I would so LOVE to work in Amaury's workshop! Such an organized guy!

[@monikastuckey8737]

Best of luck with the grand salon! Nice to see it started!

[@mavep2855]

Smashy smashy, crashy crashy looks like great fun. This is a gigantic project. Amaury is well organized, skilled and up to the challenge. Thanks LaLanders🙏🏻❤️

[@JudithBisson]

I love your name, Mavis ❤🙏

[@sharong8511]

@@JudithBisson Mavis is a unique and beautiful name. I once knew a lady called Avis, the only time I have ever heard that name, too. ~ I am a child of the 1960s and in my third grade classroom our teacher found it confusing to have 3 girls named Sharon. She asked us our middle names to help her differentiate us. All three of us have the same middle names! We went with Sharon F, Sharon G and Sharon R. My father chose my first name so I have always loved it because I loved him so very much. 💜✝️💜

[@counter10r]

I had to giggle when Stephanie was stymied about remembering where all the porcelain needed to go on the shelves. How many hundreds of video hours of the LaLande kitchen? Surely it wouldn't be too hard to find a shot to freeze frame for reference (even if one had to find a couple of different angles).

[@carolinegooder7091]

But that wouldn't be as fun.😁🌹

[@zoerphl]

it was so satisfying to see something get done! it's been such a series of events the past few weeks. theraputic to get that aggression out! can't wait to see how the paneling looks! 😍

[@jamiehartz3450]

Oh it’s about time! I’m so excited for the renovation.

[@denisemarle4141]

The china always sparkles after a good wash, thankfully my plates are behind glass... I love the little boy on the pig, a special piece. Amaury is very tidy man, a place for everything and everything init's place... ⚒ and the paneling will be fabulous!

[@metropcs7560]

Yes Stephanie, it will be exciting to see the new ornate boards and curtains, colors, you name it so much fun. Will be waiting with bells on.

[@melaniemayhogg3805]

FYI - everyone! Movember is MASSIVE in Canada! GLad to see such handsome and genuine men, putting their health in the forefront. LOVE all the different stashes!

[@Grumpyoldman-c7e]

I love that idea for the drills.

[@kaywallace6139]

The workshop is looking good. I love the beautiful Spode dishes. The tree guy is a hoot with all of his piercings.

[@m.d.t.8389]

@ Kay Wallace I was at Marshall's last week and they had one 4 piece Spode set. The Red one with a turkey on it. I'm not fond of the red, but if it were blue and white I would have bought the entire set. Spode at Marshall's can you believe it. The cost was stupid cheap. And yes it was Spode. Had the markings underneath.

[@carolinegooder7091]

The birds are cleaning up the crop fields in NC and heading south on mass in lovely waves. We have Canadian Geese moving in for the Winter.😘🌹

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I love the way Amoury is so organised. That plasterboard on the wall did NOT want to come off. 😂

[@lunatickgeo]

as much as I love seeing the chateau full of people, I must admit having the skeleton crew means I also get to see more of Nati and Amaury, so really it's a win-win

[@joandurham4168]

Hi Stephanie, I am a lady of a certain age (83) and take a tip from me , when you have cleaned the top of the shelves or cabinets in a kitchen put old newspapers on them. Makes life so much easier. Happy New Year to you all.

[@lisabeaudet8589]

So excited you are starting on the Grand Salon!

[@Algorithmicgeneratedwordsalad]

You can tell that he really loves his little workshop

[@magdalenaorzol]

Im so impressed by Amouri. Love how metuculous, hardworking and organised he is. Thats what a true masculinity is about for me.

[@barbibutton9619]

Agree and he's so neat with his tools that he can and actually uses, doesn't complain when someone asks him to assist or do a task.. yes, perfect man!! 😊

[@jennifercampbell7698]

@@barbibutton9619 I bet Amaury’d turn full biker snarly if someone snuck in and mixed all his shelves up once he’s finished organising everything! Beware of Dan!! 🤣🤣

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Nurshing home chic!!! I just chocked on my water. My 5 year old wants to help Amaury smashy smashy crashy crashy

[@hopegrable]

So much fun!!! I knew Nati would get into it once she got going. You ladies are much stronger than you give yourselves credit for. Well done!! So glad the work in the Grand Salon is finally beginning. The paneling is going to be so beautiful. Can't wait for the next vlog. Lots of love to you guys!!!

[@margottyler4851]

I’m so far behind, so I’ve been using Christmas break to binge LaLande! Smashy smashy crashy crashy seems like a good way to work through grief. Makes me wish I had a project here like that or I could be apart of the LaLande crew lol. Can’t wait to see the salon when it’s all finished!

[@endeavouringit]

Amaury, you're a treasure, I can't wait for summer and hope you'll be around then, lol !!! And I love your mow !!!!!!!!!

[@coralwebb4245]

Natti unleashed the beast inside. 😂

[@tinamarina8983]

Yay the destruction BEGINS! That room's transformation is going to be EPIC. :)

[@Artoftalent07]

Great video as always, Stephanie. I am sure the new paneling would look amazing? will you be painting them or leaving them in that color? I had one really important question. Can you update us on the progress of the lake? if the 2nd survey was done, what other things need to proceed before you can consider the restoration, and the timeline of it's restoration (how will it take). I am really interested to know, cause with the courtyard and paneling being done, it's one of the remaining restoration that yet to take place, and i would really appreciate an update on how thats going along.

[@checkmyflow9190]

amaury organisation make me so happy i love those type of projects that is functional and pleased my eyes

[@wendydennis9127]

Safety glasses🙈China looks shiny 😁thought I saw Thor there for a moment 😊

[@itisi5740]

Great workshop Amaury!! I love workshops. Do you have a sponsorship relationship with De Walt? If not, you should for all the free exposure you're giving them!! Perhaps they're watching 😜

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the smashy smashy crashy crashy project. Nothing like demolition to get your frustration out. Can’t wait to see it completed. Love Amaury’s organization-skills. Go skeleton crew 😍😘

[@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor]

The ORGANIC Château!

[@annettewalter2273]

Very satisfying isn’t it smashing things up. I find it really therapeutic! The grand salon will be transformed with the panelling

[@ymiv6375]

Very organised workshop. That's good.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

I love the neat workshop storage solutions. I always start with the best on intentions. Somehow it gets messy. Great vlog

[@maggiefrancis3300]

Not the same without Selmar.Hope he returns.Happy 2022 Stephanie &ALL.X

[@taitweigel64]

Same work done here in my little kitchen. Dusting, degreasing before holidays. Your displays are quite lovely and balanced nicely.

[@jezabel1960]

Exciting times as always, at your Chateau Stephanie!

[@kathleenclark5877]

I love the way Amaury just tosses off these purpose made storage units that make his workshop a glory to behold. It is gratifying to see how excited he is to set his”house” in order. Such a great addition the the household!

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Amaury needs to teach all the Chateau guys how to organise, use and care for tools! eg Billy Petherick and Phillip Franz from Chateau Le Fleur!! 🤣🤣 He could have a Men’s Shed Session!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Tool organization looks great! My husband won't let me keep any batteries in the garage because he says it's too cold out there for them.

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

😹 I cracked up at “nursing home chic” because a second before you said it I was thinking “what the hell is Stephanie thinking 🤔”

[@sarahburton3110]

Wow. Amazing work on the trees and tremendous success to Dan and Amouri on their fundraising endeavour. Bravo

[@sarahburton3110]

Rewatching regularly during Advent …makes me feel like part of something very special..❤️

[@lunaandstella825]

Not frustrating, its organic 🤣 I want some of his attitude.