The Chateau Diaries: CARPENTRY AND OPERA!

The chateau is a hive of activity, with Mummy and Dan sheep catching and chicken fencing, Selmar repairing chairs, Ian bringing pews for the chapel, and Tomaz, Emily and Marie cooking up a storm! As if that weren't enough activity, Nic, Marie and Antoine return for the summer, and we enjoy a glamorous night at the opera!!!
The Chateau Diaries Episode 149 ✨🏰✨
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 ❤️
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[@evansbowen6897]

I was so inspired by the baby peacocks that I got three babies for my farm. My male is named Figaro after the Mozart opera. The girls are Mimi and Brunehide. Opera and peacocks --a natural marriage.

[@jille9650]

I love how Isabelle has gone from reluctant Mummy to vlogger extraordinaire!

[@mariapetras5835]

Yes!!!🙏🤩

[@karlasmit7535]

I was afraid the sheep would bunt her. She is so agile though.

[@rakoobah]

Selmars embarrassment and blush made me love him all the more! So precious

[@Jayrose59]

Yeah. Me too! It was so sweet!!!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Dan is worth his weight in gold. One can never forget that the Garden is the life blood of the home. It nourishes the body and soul.

[@artofgould1945]

I could not agree more!

[@dearmaria4654]

Yes agree he's done great transforming the garden

[@miatt8389]

Yes Dan is a fabulous gardener He is an asset for Stephsanie

[@joannahartley8174]

@@miatt8389 Dan, Selmar and the full crew @laLande are so delightful and talented. Stephanie is growing a wonderful base. Only hope Percy might soon be able to venture from SA to spend time with Isabelle.

[@miatt8389]

Joanna Hartley i agree with you👏👏👏

[@joellenmeek658]

I’m 72 years young and have a crush on Selmar! Hopefully we, here in Pittsburgh Pa, will be able to travel to France in the near future. Be well!

[@dianacirilo]

Lady, I am 37 and me too have a crush on Selmar. LOL

[@sorcha259]

need to get you ladies a speed dating night at Lalande hahahahaa

[@claudettemutch2906]

I agree. Selmar is a treasure!

[@maryjanemccoy1159]

He reminds me of Robert Plant lol!

[@franciscamartinezverdugo9458]

Selmar 😍

[@mautzbeere3041]

Dear Stephanie. I hope you're proud of yourself! After watching all your videos over the past few months, admiring your positivity and looking forward to see all those lovely people every week, I'm now drinking my tea from my new and first ever Spode cup... Thanks for beeing there and love to all Lalanders and everyone watching!

[@nikkinone-ya]

Your patron list is starting to sound like the end of film credits 😂

[@miatt8389]

Hi to Percy if he is watching hoping to see you soon

[@ritazita1111]

Yes, Dan is lovely AND he is transforming the Garden, of course with Isabel and Selmar major work. And 'Mary Poppins' too.

[@kit2130]

And I think Marie is going to add a cutting garden for flowers!

[@annivali4356]

@@kit2130, they already have done that. Isabelle and Dan that is.

[@harrytuttle0]

And also a sheep wrangler 🐏

[@barbnemitz6923]

I hope Selmar never leaves. He has become part of the Chateau family and a joy to watch

[@juliediamond6017]

"Always ask an Ian" would make a great shirt. With "Ian" on the back lol

[@risalangdon9883]

Just loved your poor mummy lol. Chasing the sheep, and apologizing about the quality of the video lol. I was more worried about her well being! hahaha!

[@miatt8389]

Me too Lady Isabelle is 80 years old very energetic and we need to protect her

[@RolaCaro]

@@juliediamond6017 Isabelle just turned 79 in July.

[@chantaln6843]

Selma’s “remove the beast from the chair”, wild imagination is absolutely hilarious 🤣

[@LisetteWijtmans]

You can learn the sheep to follow a bucket with food. Give them for a week every day food in the same bucket. First make noise with it, than gave it to them. They will come to the sound of the foodbucket and follow you.

[@francesledwith2355]

You need a sheep dog to herd them into the pen

[@SallyWallach]

@@francesledwith2355, you don't if you do the above training. My sheep, all 250-ish of them, come when I call them, even from the farthest reaches of the farm.

[@radicalmama135]

we have had horses, dogs and even pigs follow whenever they hear the food bucket.

[@skp7577]

The 'flame stiched" chair covering is a type of needlepoint work called bargello. The look on Marie's face when she was looking at Antoine hugging his rabbit in the kitchen was so wonderful. Such a look of love.

[@sorcha259]

So interesting Sarah I thought the covering resembled a 60's design. Marie is lovely isn't she and Antoine is a credit to her.

[@skp7577]

@@sorcha259 Yes. Bargello is traditional but was so popular in the 60s and 70s, which was when I suspect that was made - the colours! I do needlepoint to unwind from busy, stressful work. but stitching bargello has never appealed to me, even though it is relatively quick. Yes. Marie is lovely and Antoine a credit to her, I agree. She is intelligent, hardworking and gentle. And has a lovely face. Nick is a fortunate man.

[@sorcha259]

@@skp7577 my mother was excellent in needlepoint I may take it up one day.

[@skp7577]

@@sorcha259 You might enjoy it.

[@karlasmit7535]

I recognized the absolute look of mothers love on Marie’s face looking at Antoine too.

[@moda78z]

Mummy, you’re doing a great work recording, so don’t worry 👍😃 We don’t mind a bit of action 😂👍

[@peggyvick935]

Darn old Alowishus ❗️ He never follows the rules‼️🤣😂🤣😂 Selmar & the naked man! So hilarious.😲 He is an Angel sent from Heaven. Dan the man, worth his weight in gold.💰 Mummy has complete respect for both men. Her admiration, is worth more than gold. She respects those who work hard. 😍 Ian, thank you for being a rock. A wonderful man. Thomaz, the man who is always full of surprising talents. Happy to see Marie & AWSOME Antoine❗️ He has grown so much. What lovely gifts the talented Marie, & Nattie. Every person, seems to have been “chosen” for LaLande. I am sad it ends so soon. I could watch for hours‼️ Praying for Percy & Mummy to be together. Miss Gerald.

[@kathrynarnold821]

Selma is the McGyver of Chateau de LaLande. His talent in figuring out the best way to repair items is awesome.

[@scpmdt]

So great to see that Antoine is back. Marie too but yet to see the elusive Nick, great they are back at Lalande though. Didn’t Selmar look swish dressed for the Opera. He really is a man of Style & immense Talent. So good to see young Antoine even at his young age attending the Opera. It’s good to get them young to appreciate the finer things in life & Opera is on top of the list. Wonderful to see Dan work his miracle with getting the sheep in the pen. He is truly a good find for the Chateau. The pews are waiting for Selmar to work his magic as he always does in what ever he touches. Great vlog. Thank you Stephanie. ❤️

[@sarahburton3110]

So very well said

[@TheFiown]

I lived in a huge old apartment in the town of Nimes in south France and the toilet was in a small turret tower that was off the bathroom. One night I was in my bath soaking when a young man, a friend of my friends son, came in, said 'bonsoir madame', went into the toilet, did what he did, came out and said again 'bonsoir madame' and left. I was pleased that an 18 year old was so polite but next day I put a lock on the door !!!

[@juliediamond6017]

Cheeky!

[@gliderpilot02]

The French have a much more liberated approach to bodily functions than us brits

[@honeytonguedharpy]

😂

[@ShipCreek]

🤣😂

[@charleswalker1185]

That happened to at a party I had...I heard the bathroom door open while in the shower...I looked out and there was a very classy lady using the facilities...we both said hello, she finished and left...when ya gotta go!

[@thezmanchar]

Stephanie’s mom is simply adorable. No wonder Stephanie is such a doll.

[@margotsamitz9915]

Dear Stephanie, you must have an extraordinary personality to attract such an amazing group of people! It’s a put joy to watch your vlogs!!!!

[@maynatur3009]

And the ghost of lalande promised to help bring the right people too..as pero Steph on the prev vlogs

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Dan the man.... another fabulous Angel like soul helping at LaLande.

[@Jayrose59]

YES. They could not find a gardner and Dans wife saw the vlog and contacted them. It was meant to be!!!!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@Jayrose59 Isn't that great! 😇👼🥳💖

[@thetaoofkim5185]

I hope that Selmar is getting a handsome salary - he is absolutely the hero of LaLande!

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

They are volunteers so they don’t get paid.

[@thetaoofkim5185]

@@Michelle-wk4ek Yes, I know. I'm saying, that it would be nice if Selmar was hired on as staff (like Dan).

[@demoiselledelamontagne]

He definitely deserves one. His work and contributions are so valuable

[@dearmaria4654]

He's truly a gem. It's hard to find someone with that workmanship.

[@liviaclaire]

@@Michelle-wk4ek It depends. In some workaways they also pay you.

[@evetteedson2198]

I would love to see selmar. With his hair tied back..... and I would defo buy a la lande cookbook......xx

[@mariapetras5835]

Lalande Cookbook!!! Great idea!

[@kit2130]

Yes I would like him to do it like yours actually. He would look like a warrior 😊

[@0999milky]

Evette Edson I actually just thought the same Lalande cookbook!

[@whatzupLizzy]

Love Selmar’s enthusiasm for more projects. I hope he sticks around for a while. 😀

[@Jayrose59]

Selmar has said he is staying for a very long time.

[@demoiselledelamontagne]

I hope he gets paid

[@lisaglynn3121]

TheOldGods He must!

[@FolkFaninMA]

The woman in the yellow dress has a beautiful voice.

[@sorcha259]

my goodness outstanding I wanted to cry. Such a gift.

[@Leebearify]

I agree ! I played her part several times to listen again and again. I hope someone reads this and tells her how much we loved her singing ! and to say thank you !

[@tinekejoldersma]

She had a magical voice, stunning. Goosebumps.

[@delfindaffy]

absolutely!!!!!! devine....

[@norcal0076]

DAN IS A TROOPER💕

[@raphaellabella1476]

Tara Murphy Especially putting up with mummy micromanaging.

[@Glcropper]

LOL Tomaz - everything apples...I-Chateau, I-Pal, I-Phone

[@gailcraig4495]

Bwahahahahaaa! I just now figured out he said...was wondering what on earth Tomaz meant! But seeing it written down & pondering a bit..... Now I get it! 😂

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

It is so nice getting to know Dan, what a lovely character . Please write a Lalande cookery book and include that apple cake !

[@melissamohr8985]

I was thinking the SAME THING!!!!

[@mariapetras5835]

Lalande Cookbook!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🎊🎉

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm finally a patron - woo hoo!!! So excited to support you and see all the extra content (I can't get enough of the Chateau Diaries!). 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mariapetras5835]

Congratulations!🎉🎊🍾

[@tanyahermann3431]

The cake pan that Nati was showing is now perfect to use for anyone wanting a Barbie cake while they stay at Lalande! ❤

[@300books]

Everyone at Lalande seems to fit in beautifully, as if they already belonged there. I wonder if they could be the reincarnations of past inhabitants who all happen to return in this modern time for a big happy reunion. There is something about the way they all magically fit in, as if each is a piece of one heavenly puzzle.

[@italoblu]

300books Oh my god what a beautiful thought.

[@mariapetras5835]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏😇😇😇💝

[@jennyjennings6479]

Maybe mummies and Gerald’s prayers ???

[@lissat7317]

300books I have thought the same

[@kimphilpin1062]

Ian what a great find the Pews are. Selma will do his magic and they will look wonderful in the Chapel. I wish I had been able to do hear the opera. Tomas the apple cake looks delicious. X

[@SurrealSaDiabel]

Natti is sooooo pretty. Everyone at la lande is beautiful as well but Natti is just too gorgeous.

[@yellowhmsconqueror]

Antoine has grown so much! Welcome back dude!

[@denisemarle4141]

Knowing nothing about sheep, I would have thought after having them for years they would be more like pets... clearly not! Dan not only gardens, he's an expert is sheep herding as well as chickens...Great to see Antoine and Marie back and everyone working on old and new projects. Wonderful to see so many young people that can just whip up all those tasty culinary delights. Loved the opera, Selmar in ruffles...everyone looking very smart and the opera singers... but the lady in the yellow dress, beautiful voice! 🧡

[@mariapetras5835]

Very perfectly said !💝

[@milmom4281]

Tomas, Selma and Dan! How very lucky La Land is to have them!

[@daisyjo5358]

Ooo how it would be Wonderful if you would make a Small cookbook with photos of not only the dish But the photo of the Wonderful persons that brought it to the Castle 🏰 ❤️ with a little back story of who they have told you of were an whom they ate or cooked it with an wanted to share it there with you an the castle family 💜 How fun to see whit h table scape you served it one also ❤️💜❤️💜❤️💕❤️

[@hatshepsut8329]

Bravo to Dan and all on getting the sheep in so smoothly!!! Dan is a keeper! Good to see Antione back and hope he is ready to take up his post in the gift opening department. He should be very excited about the new knives. And Selmar...what can one say. A man of many talents and cultured as well. Loved seeing Diesel overseeing the delivery of the pews. His recent haircut really transformed him almost into a youthful pup...almost. 😉

[@mariapetras5835]

You said it all ! 😘

[@badapple65]

The old church pews are so cool. Taking old to repurpose to restore another old chapel what could be better?

[@susanwright1999]

This channel is lovely mom makes it .sometimes daughter just controls all decisions. Even tho others have a financial share in the chatoue it's a bit disheartening with her bossy spoitness ! .

[@ntakovacj3644]

@@susanwright1999 I'm not sure what you mean. Nothing wrong with Mummy, and nothing wrong with Stephanie. They are perfectly matched and I don't find Stephanie bossy -- bringing back the chateau defines her and it doesn't matter to anybody as much as it does to her.

[@RolaCaro]

@@susanwright1999 She is the majority owner of the chateau, fulfilling her childhood dream of living in a castle. She manages the ordering of equipment, supplies, appliances; is in charge of the banking; makes decisions on decorating matters, etc.

[@alfrancis8]

@@RolaCaro It is expected when a man is decisive he would not be called 'spoilt' but a creative genius or a visionary. I am a spoilt woman too :)

[@RolaCaro]

@@alfrancis8 Stephanie refered to Michael Peterick as 'spoilt'.

[@emstewart986]

You are all multitalented individuals who inspire us

[@laurieedeburn2449]

Love my online holidays to your home... thank-you

[@mariapetras5835]

Exactly Laurie!

[@janetroberts2262]

Stephanie “you’ve noticed they’re going to need feet, they’re not free standing” Selmar “yeah, they’re wibblling!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love how Selmar talks.

[@carinemunro1077]

something very endearing about his dutch accent..hes a lovely man!

[@marjoleint3592]

Yeah in Dutch you would say ‘wiebelig’. He is mixing a lot of Dutch words in his English, but that’s part of his charm isn’t it? 😘

[@alexander-maximiliansandku1685]

We are going on Saturday to Lalande for a view Day's

[@suzannefrance9574]

Awesome

[@Mime_Mama]

Wonderful!!

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Amazing!

[@alexander-maximiliansandku1685]

Of course i say Hi from all of you,for sure

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Alex,make sure they know how much they have motivated us during lockdown!

[@Mabbi54]

I am re-upholstering a beautiful little chair from the fifties and wish I could join Selmar in the chateau wood workshop!

[@SuzyLeQ]

Love Selmar!!!! 💕🙏what an artisan and thoughtful person!!!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

The beasts within is a pretty good way to describe wood worm. They are beasts from the depth's of hell.

[@gailcraig4495]

If you make/cut the pews into 3 sections each, they will only be big enough to fit very skinny (Barbie dolls) people. I think it will be much more realistic to cut them into 2 sections each. Just my humble opinion.

[@cynthialambert9067]

Europeans tend to be more trim than Americans. They walk more and have a better diet.

[@gailcraig4495]

@@cynthialambert9067 Selmar is European....look where he's sitting... even if tiny Mummy had scooted right up next to him they wouldn't both fit if pew cut into 3rds. Where Mummy did sit down was just inside of where 1/2 way mark would be. Even Antoine wouldn't comfortably fit between Selmar & Mummy. Very uncomfortable.... especially since depth of bench is quite narrow, being made for children at the friary.

[@tinekejoldersma]

@@cynthialambert9067 Oh my, dear, so much wrong said in one sentence, oi.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

@@cynthialambert9067 Really. Lol. I have lived in Europe many years my dear, and that is simply not true. People are the same all over the world. Some are small and some are large. The generalization of me and my fellow Americans on here is quite hilarious.

[@canuklady1569]

@@gailcraig4495 I agree with you that the pews would be better cut in half (3 seats each). Cut in 3rds would really not allow people their personal space.

[@Burbankelly]

Selmar is a completely enjoyable human! Loved this vlog and the opera was delightful! Can’t wait for the chickens!

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Brilliant 😀its great to see Nicolas, Mari and Antoine back 😄isn't Dan a hard worker,definitely as Isabelle said,he's worth his weight in gold, i loved the look of that Apple pie,gorgeous with a cup of tea😉🤗🤗🤗

[@leonorgrandle5960]

I felt just like Stephanie as Isabel was filming and trying to divert the sheep. I was yelling, "No Mummy, NO! GET OUT OF THE WAY!" So happy it all went well.

[@mariapetras5835]

Me too!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💝🙏

[@polie74]

I can actually feel the warmth just watching. It's so refreshing

[@risalangdon9883]

I had watched a documentary not long ago where even today, they encourage the use of horse hair. Because it is flame retardant and repeals stains. So technology centuries old is still one of the best! lol.

[@metropcs7560]

Oh, Marie, your meals and dinners are so beautiful, God bless you dear heart, God bless!!!

[@johnvonundzu2170]

A quick way to deal with the beasts within (woodworm) is to pop the chair (assuming in its dismantled state it fits) in the pizza oven at a low heat for 30 minutes or so.

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I can't stop laughing at Selmar's experience!!! LOL... oh dear... ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@maryg.249]

Oh my! We just GAVE AWAY FREE 7 church pews! There was a young lady who was being married outside and because of social distancing she wanted to set up pews in her outside area for her quests to sit on....on another note (maybe this was commented already, and maybe you know this already), but chickens can fly a bit. Your fence will not be high enough unless you clip their wings. Also predators might be able to get to them without having some kind of roof/chicken wire over it. Ay least here in Iowa we have them. We’ve come out in the morning to find either a fox, skunk, raccoon, or weasel has massacred our poor hens! Glad to see the familiar faces of Marie and Antoine again! Welcome back!

[@mmeduplechin1577]

@IsabelleJarvis I so agree with Mary G. The chicken wire has a smaller gauge than the wire appears in the video. Plus, a roof or cover will protect them from hawks & owls. Wishing you the best.

[@raphaellabella1476]

Mary G. I am shocked they have not already thought about that...very strange. I would hate to see anything happen to the chickens. I think it would devastate Selma.

[@teresacarle294]

🐥 Yes, I wondered about the fencing. Although Dan gets an "A" for effort. Thought it seemed pretty miraculous that chooks don't have any predators in France. No way can they roam free in our more rural parts of Los Angeles. Even peacocks have to be tucked in at night for their safety. We have major birds of prey flying about as well as a big variety of 4 legged predators here too. They are active day & night. My friend fashioned an outdoor portable cloche type cage that pops over the top of a couple of birds. They've been hand raised, so you don't have to chase them around. It is fine contraption for temporary use when they are supervised. They love to look for grubs. Their actual pen is an enclosure w/a coop. It also has a roof & buried hardware cloth around the perimeter, so animals can't dig their way in.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

@Yol Maiv Mais oui! M. Reynard is famous. He is quite the literary figure. The stories are largely concerned with the main character Reynard, an anthropomorphic red fox and trickster figure. His adventures usually involve him deceiving other anthropomorphic animals for his own advantage or trying to avoid their retaliatory efforts. His main enemy and victim across the cycle is his uncle, the wolf Isengrim (or Ysengrim).

[@janetthomas8244]

Another lovely vlog. Selmars ruffled tuxedo shirt so elegant. Tried to find one once but couldn t

[@carinemunro1077]

hes a dancer so would have various outfits for the different dance styles he does..hes a gorgeous man..

[@jdowsett1]

So funny to see Selmar blush. Poor fella was so embarrassed. 🤭 Mummy trying time film the sheep round up was funny too. Be careful mummy😘 Everyone looks like they’re enjoying the summer @ Lalande 🏰

[@deannayoung5311]

.🥂🍾💞 oh yaaaaaay My heart is joyful to see lelande alive with smiles an happiness Our Antoine an Marie and Nick Is back how lovely to see them, Being back at Lalonde just makes the family almost complete" We need Percy! to be there" and our Scott man an Michael Then our lelande will be complete 🏰🎉

[@gailcraig4495]

Seems like Antoine has developed his daddy Nic's dry humor! 😊 Great to have them back @ La Lande!

[@carinemunro1077]

Nic is his stepdad..

[@42apprentice]

We need the apple recipe!

[@kathryndavis6986]

Yes, please!!

[@queaniesincetip4363]

If this keeps up, we'll have an apple cookbook, starting with Selmar's and Tomaz's family recipes.

[@mariapetras5835]

Lalande Cookbook! 🎊🎉🎊🙏💝

[@BroadwayBound009]

@@queaniesincetip4363 don’t forget that Natalie made an apple cake with sugar, mummy made a apple tart and there was one other person who made apple pie but I can’t remember who.

[@lydiarowe491]

Pews are not cheap if you don't do your research..Ian is a gem..well done.. Isabelle and Dan herding the sheep with names so cute...so many hidden spots in the grounds of the Chateau..🐑🐑🐑 ♥ HAPPY DAYS. ♥

[@mjgoingplaces8111]

Thank you all for bringing these vlogs to my life! They bring peace to me every time I watch! 😊💕🌴

[@kdean9537]

I so agree with you! Me too! 😊

[@metropcs7560]

Awwww life, where it will take you, Selma, you are priceless, intelligent, smart, caring, and your heart is precious. It never fails you make me laugh. Then I think Keeping Up Appearances. Mother, everyone has to keep up with you, simply amazing, God bless you!!! Stephanie your taste in antiques is wonderful, I appreciate your understanding of restoration and history of a piece. Tomas your cooking is just marvelous, thanks for sharing the view!.

[@PyroCit]

Love to everyone at Lalande, and in the KZbin community 💕 This channel radiates with so much positivity 🥰

[@vivianericasmith4716]

Loved every minute of the Vlog! I hope to visit as soon as possible. It truly is a place of love, happiness and stepping back in time. Selmar and Dan are an amazing example of hard working men who enjoy their job. Thank you Stephanie for this beautiful and hopeful channel. You don't know how much it improves my spirit. Thank you, thank you!

[@alex0589]

The "beasts within" and "walking in on a guest with the vlog camera" bits were hilarious Gotta love Selmar

[@michellemorgan863]

Excellent workers in Dan and Selmar - I think Selmar has enough projects for the next 10 yrs!

[@ellepienews6249]

Such wonderful content again. Full of soul mates in the Chateau and the viewers. Cheers everyone and stay healthy and safe. Thank you for the positive outlook!

[@HollyRose1529]

Dan your doing an incredible job ! Thomas that cake looks delicious! Welcome back Marie and Antoine. 💐🥮🪴🌞

[@evahathaway4608]

Selmar's english is getting quite good. I LOVE his expression of "the beasts within." That is a perfect description of woodworm.

[@uriurrunolfsdottir921]

I actually laughed aloud when the sentence with ,, the beasts” came up. Does not happen often.You are so marvellous 😂😂😂

[@modamus]

Hello all! Greeting from Ottawa, Canada. It is stinking hot and humid here but watching a video will help pass the time until the eventual rainstorm comes in to cool us down.

[@linedallaire9631]

Hi Monique... I am from Orleans, Ottawa :)

[@sotweet6123]

Omg same from brampton.

[@sorcha259]

Monique we are dying in the UK.. and likewise awaiting the predicted thunder storms here for some light relief.

[@modamus]

@@linedallaire9631 Hi Line! I'm in Greely

[@linedallaire9631]

What a small world!

[@janetg1691]

Out standing voices, especially the lady with the high hair do. Your pews in church will be a nice addition. Thank you for letting us watch.

[@ournewnormalnow8432]

Everything is looking so wonderful! From the sheep shearing pen to the chicken village! From those stunning church pews, to all the beautiful food Marie prepared. And once again, dear Tomaz shows us how multi talented he is! And Dan! He is a marvel! Much Love, to all, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦...Keli 💖

[@AvaT42]

That was a beautiful set up of dishes and food for the opera singers.

[@salcuti6421]

They should do a cookbook from all the dif recipes the visitors do...Patricia

[@amirasmith5133]

The 'beasts within' the chair 🤣🤣🤣 Precious! Selmar's going to make a great job of that chair. I love seeing old furniture, houses and chateaux being restored.❤

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

I love all your vlogs, but this is the kind of vlog... with so much going on... just delightful!! 😃😄 And Selmar... being Dutch myself... ‘They are wiebeling” 🤣👌 Thank you!! 💛💖💛

[@-AuburnWaves]

Ah yes so he did say wiebeling and I wasn't mistaken ;-) but Stephanie knew exactly what he meant :-)

[@RolaCaro]

@@-AuburnWaves Stephanie is a superb leader; she gives each worker encouraging feedback!

[@jennyjennings6479]

RolaCaro I agree she’s a great encourager !😀

[@svenschreiber7029]

Hallo everyone from Nischwitz Castle in Germany. Nice and interesting vlog tonight. What a wonderful athmosphere at the opera. The church pews are a little bit expansive. There is so much to do to transform them for the chapelle. And Stephanie, please change the "psychodalic" pattern of the fabric for the Louis XVI chair! Greetings to all Lalanders!

[@katehobbs2008]

Sven Schreiber I agree, not crazy about the bargello on this chair, anachronistic. 🇦🇺

[@olgacortes5123]

Such a wonderful world. Joyful, peaceful and beautiful! Thank you Stephanie and Lalande Royalty!

[@katebarton7134]

What a wonderful name for a rabbit

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Love Selma's shirt!Pews look good.Cant believe Dan's work rate.Lovely to see some live performance again!Goodnight.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

I wouldn't touch those pews except to feet them and polish them up. This was the way they are made to be used.

[@oldheadcook]

As usual WONDERFUL🏆❣️

[@mariapetras5835]

You said it al Georgette!

[@stephanieschuh-athorp2086]

We also have a family recipe for fruit Kuchen in my family. It’s always nice to see the same traditions pop up in the least expected places!

[@isabelafonso9269]

After a beach bath, how wondurful to watch this! Big hugs from Portugal for all e um abraço para o Tomaz!

[@TomazQuaresma]

Muito obrigado!!! Abraço.

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Oh wow. That cake by Thomas looks sooooo yummy. I was supposed to be going to sleep. As it is bed time. But I'm so hungry now😩. All Thomas's fault 😆xx

[@kdean9537]

Such a wonderful, positive channel! Thank you for sharing! 💖 Much love from Canada! Take really good care!

[@kaywallace6139]

Food looks delicious. Music is lovely and the chairs look great. Kudos to everyone.

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Yeah Antoine and family are back. I always giggle when Antoine is eager to open the presents. He reminds me of my grandboys

[@joanneharper9090]

I always love Stephanie's reaction when she finds something yummy being prepared in the kitchen. I have to say that I'd be delighted too. 😋

[@mavaterhaar8499]

I adore Selmar!!!😍

[@dagz6831]

Here in Oregon the sun is just now popping out from the clouds and from the look of things it seems I have exactly 40 minutes to trim my grass and get back inside. I'll be driving the mower like the lovely Isabelle to get it done in time!

[@dagz6831]

OK, to be honest I still have a bit of grass to cut but I just could not wait to watch this, and once again, what a joy to behold. I can now return to my yard work with a great big smile, having gotten my Chateau de Lalande fix for the day!

[@rebeccacerecke4511]

Kia Ora from New Zealand.

[@elledammers8]

Aloha from Maui 🐚🌊🐬😎🌞🌺🌴 much aloha & light 💜💜💜

[@deeyoung5620]

Your really really need a sheep dog. :)

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

So many talented singers in France. Wow. They know how to live, even in the countryside. Who needs Paris everyday?