The REVEAL of the new CHATEAU GARDEN + Preparing the Chateau for Easter

[@natashahanson2875]

Whenever Gerald arrives I always laugh out loud! He is so friendly and charming and I love how excited Stephanie always gets when he arrives.

[@normasaldivar8645]

Amaury is truly amazing, but you shouldn’t minimize Philip’s contribution. He’s the most amazing individual. I’ve been watching these again in a binge and it truly comes clear that you are very generous with your compliments. However, you shouldn’t diminish or ignore Philip’s contribution. He’s truly an apparent blessing.

[@numbereightyseven]

4:22 - "We have no storage space". Tongue-in-cheek, that's possibly the most hilarious line I've heard on this channel.

[@lizcollins7716]

Amaury is such a calm, strong presence......no drama, just a great helper.

[@antonkostrik]

He is basically a Golden retriever 🐕

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I love all the flowers for Easter!

[@TaniJohnson]

Amaury and Dan are amazing

[@MissCDM1979]

The Lalande moving army!! What a crew!!

[@TWROC96]

You can tell Kirsty is a true gardener in that she compliments the quality of the soil straight away- who cares that it's 6 dump trucks full- "It's NICE soil. I'll be stealing some for the garden." Stephanie, you made a brilliant decision in hiring Kirsty full-time to tend the gardens and oversee the animals; she is not only qualified, she is a hard worker- focused and diligent, and always pleasant. I think if you gave her the keys to the digger, she would have that soil placed beautifully and in no time. Also, Philip may be wiry/sinewy, he is strong- lets hear it for the guys. Even more, he is so artistic. He quickly had a plan for all that furniture in functional yet beautiful settings. Also, I love how Philip treats the women at the chateau as true equals- capable, strong and smart. You got a great partner there, Stephanie.

[@peggyvick935]

I completely believe that God sent Phillip into Stephanie’s life. They are the perfect compliment to each other.

[@luluandmeow]

I so admire Stephanie's wonderful social skills, she brings out the best in everyone and people want to help her. She's a naturally lovely person, the kind that everyone would want to have as a friend. The whole family, the friends and volunteers are also wonderful in their own way, so committed to making Stephanie's dreams come true. A brilliant channel.

[@4hubby971]

In my humble opinion, Dan should never have left the Chateau. He seemed so happy and accomplished when this was filmed. Big hug to Dan and wish him the best -- but that wreck he bought: A team of 20 might, MIGHT save it.

[@PatKnecht]

Just keep counting. It will be way beyond 20 before he finishes. I agree he should have permanent housing. Preferably with a cook and housekeeper.

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

Phillip, it is clear to all how much you care and look after Stephanie. I am sure she is one of the happiest women in the world. The best to you both.

[@avareighenns3245]

phillip is so good at taking care of stephanie and making sure she stays safe and healthy. it’s so sweet to see. 💛

[@sylviemacfarland8503]

It's always lovely when Philip, you tell Stephanie to wear something warm, or not to carry something heavy, or be careful up a ladder - you are such a kind caring person and do a great job of being a protector over Steph.

[@satmentor4936]

Beautiful😍

[@miriamajigboye7473]

Great job 👏 👍

[@arvalenz5314]

It’s lovely 🥰 to see the Château being filled with more people and buzzing with activities just as it was pre pandemic. I’ve always loved watching your Easter 🐣 episodes every year. Looking forward to seeing the gardens grow.

[@CHENbabyvlog]

Woow, hope I can visit there to see beautiful hause❤️✨

[@carolehanrahan]

The Easter flowers are just stunningly beautiful especially that bouquet you showed beneath the painting. It looked almost like an exact copy of the painting. I am so excited to see the new gardens take shape and all of the work happening to the chateau itself. It's also so good to see familiar faces coming back for family celebrations. We all needed this so desperately after the hard times of lockdown. I know we still have to be careful of the virus but we also need family and love.

[@helenascribe210]

"This is what I was always suppose to be doing." Never a truer words spoken 🙂

[@MsSherryjh]

Just beautiful. This is how to do it. Working together with friends.

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

Nice to have friends willing to help. Sometimes friends are just hangers-on looking to extract whatever they can from you. That is my world.

[@Rebecca.Daydream]

I love hearing you talk about “The Season” Feels like Bridgerton! 😆

[@bear6562]

Christ is risen! Have a happy Easter ! God bless

[@drusabs]

A house turned to a home with the gathering of friends and family and when they leave the feeling of home sweet home stays energized till their return

[@zander8018]

Your enthusiasm is infectious Stephanie and Lalanders... I escape to Lalande with you. ❤🇨🇦❤

[@eleniantoniou534]

Kirsty... you have the most beautiful smile! You glow. X

[@davidlogan4329]

So wonderful to see all that is going on at the chateau. The gardens will be such a delight. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter together.

[@juliacobb4355]

The chateau has come alive as it does each year at Easter. Having the gorgeous flowers and friends makes all the difference. Can’t wait for the 🐣 hunt!!

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Firstly, I hope Isabella and Percy are okay in South Africa. I heard yesterday that the Durban Area received i months rain in one day causing severe flooding. Prayers to them and everyone for a Happy Easter. Great vlog as always . Stephanie has everything under control. Every success to you for your B and B season.

[@charlenelindsay2019]

Dear Stephanie, As someone earlier wrote "I escape to Lalande", indeed me too. I look so forward to your vlogs. This one concerning the new gardens, oh my goodness, what a joy. I'm sure by the autumn of this year we will be amazed at the beauty of what more is to come. Watching this development is soothing to my soul. Thank you dear one for your dedication and diligence. Hugs💞

[@jonathanandrews6579]

I cannot express how much I love the bed hangings in the Marquis' bedroom. They're so amazing and perfect and interesting and regal...

[@jillipepper5353]

Wow, topsoil here is really dark . Everything is moving fast there and I can’t wait to see it all planted and in bloom, it’s going to be stunning. Happy Easter all 🐇🐣🐰🇺🇦🙋🏼‍♀️

[@constancemc]

"can't wish my time away" - I had never heard that phrase but it struck a chord, it will resonate in my head for a while I'm sure. I love it.

[@antonellasmith1176]

your fathers orange, simple and alternative painting against the baby blue, dainty and whimsical wallpaper, just fits so perfectly and makes it look super artsy and just so fun to look at. Don't know why but I am obsessed with it!

[@JudythJ60]

How lovely that the bluebells are spreading and growing more in the rest of the forest, now that they get light there!

[@srigging]

Happy Easter to all & wishing many sunny, warm days ahead & alot of accomplishments at the Chateau! 🙏❤⚘🌹🌞

[@sarahyates6055]

Oh my goodness Stephanie I’m just seeing on thee BBC breakfast news about the awful flooding in Durban, South Africa. I’m not sure where Isabelle and Percy live but I hope and pray they are safe and well and that goes for all our LaLande chat room friends who join us in the live chats. ♥️💐xx

[@913willow]

Stephanie, please give yourself permission to make your office and bedroom as beautiful as you and all of us would like it to be. Your first antique purchase that is useful, practical and perfect for your study should probably stay. Hugs and kisses 😘

[@arpiyeretsian7216]

Love you Stephanie 💝 Love your energy

[@alexandreintouch1847]

Because Stephanie has been a sun shine in our life. . . I'm going to send her a piece of art like I do , I'm French and a typical difficult person to please , yet Stephanie never gets on my nerves . . . I love her , soon to thank her a beautiful piece of art to thank her ....

[@bobbyc6006]

Have a Fantastic Easter everyone x 🐣 💃🏽🍫🧁🥂

[@risalangdon9883]

Stephanie, so very true about time. When I was a preteen I would frequently say "I can't wait to be 13". Then at 13, I would frequently say "I can't wait to be 16". At 16, I would frequently say "I can't wait to be 18". And at that point, my mom in her infinite wisdom frustrated from the years of hearing me rant about wanting to be older said to me "Risa Marie!! QUIT Wishing your life away"!!! How wise those words were. It made me realize a lot in that moment. Including that if I was getting older, I was also inadvertently Wishing for all those I loved and cared about to be older. It was then I realized that someday I parents would be old and probably passed on. And sadly, I ended up losing both of my parents at relatively young ages. My dad passed at just 55. Then my mom at just 60. So, I'm very thankful that I started to appreciate the "now" much more. Also focusing on the fact that one's life unfolds in God's timing and not our own. So stop daily to "smell the flowers" and embrace & enjoy our moments in the now.

[@racebanning6390]

BEAUTIFUL WORDS.... SORRY ABOUT YOUR PARENTS, I RECENTLY LOST MINEIN 2020, AND 2021 AND I DAILY PONDER TIME SO MUCH HOW MUCH I WILL BE BLESSED TO HAVE. GRACIOUS I HAVE HAD 58 SO FAR. HAPPY EASTER.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@curlyt8899]

This will be the 3rd Easter you have invited me to Lalande and I am looking forward to every minute of the life love and happiness you and your family always give in abundance. Happy Easter and Thank You Stephanie xx

[@TheTiredFreeSpirit]

My wife and I are staying for the first weekend of the bed and breakfast season and I am beyond excited!!

[@imhappy3093]

👏👏👏Hooray! I’m so happy for you guys! When I looked a few months back they were almost already fully booked 😢

[@TheTiredFreeSpirit]

@@imhappy3093 it was fully booked when I looked but I became a bit obsessed since we bought the plane tickets and a spot came up! Keep looking if can!

[@imhappy3093]

@@TheTiredFreeSpirit d@*n! 😆. I made alternate plans already. I was so shocked how fast they booked up. I think it was just the start of when they opened the reservation schedule. You are one of the lucky 🍀 ones this year!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

How lovely that we’ll be meeting you soon!

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

How wonderful! Which bedroom are you staying in?

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

That secretary should stay in your study!!!!!! Beautiful and useful!

[@EmilyBoltz]

5 years to save for my visit to la Londe! True incentive! 👍🙏♥️

[@jamunaamara1948]

I am so excited for you all! This Easter will be special for us too. After two years, finally my family and I will be reunited. Can’t wait for everyone to arrive and so nice and heart warming to see the arrivals at Lalande! Let’s have a fantastic Easter 🐣! ( and it is so good to see you are well again, Stephanie!)

[@petitmu7702]

Philippe is growing into his own. Marvellous to see

[@brandispry576]

Phillip talking about the “nursery” melted my heart 💜 Love that he and Stephanie are together. 💖💖💖

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

Stephanie you have such wonderful taste that room was filled to the brim with wonderful treasures.

[@kathleensmith8365]

This is when the chateau seems to be most joyful, fulfilled in its purpose. The happy chatter of old and new friends is beautiful music. The flowers arrangements are perfect happy colors.

[@okiegirlpoe9121]

I love seeing your happy face’s. Love the children’s room.Please Stephanie don’t lift things that are to heavy take care of your back. I am doing much better from my back surgery, thank you for the hearts y’all ( you all sent) me ❤️ the garden Dans doing a great job.

[@jeannebutler2836]

OMG! The gardens get more & more stunning. The woodland! Happy Easter all🌞🌹🌷

[@KodieS]

The new garden by the chapel is going to look stunning! Everything looks so wonderful.

[@lynetteshorten6043]

Steph, we know that you will NOT take any notice - BUT if you go down, the entire chateau falters...sooo look after yourself!

[@irisfulkerson6968]

There has been a lot done in the past two years. What a blessing

[@michaelt8727]

This has definitely been an action-packed furniture moving vlog, garden adventure and pre-Easter flower fest. All delightful viewing. We’ve also had an in-depth review of garden roots and routes along with a staggering number of plants and trees ordered, in part to create an intimate and chateau-worthy Jardin Anglais. Let the dramatic rebirth of the glorious Chateau de Lalande gardens begin.

[@Kiwichick138]

Stephanie, an idea for those beautiful cards? Find a glass or perspex small box with a lid that comes off easily (where its totally transparent), or an ornate glass box. Put the cards in and put it somewhere like a coffee table or sideboard. That way when people are sitting having a drink, they will catch someone's eye, they will open it and get the pleasure of the cards beauty as they look through them. I use it for family photos, that way they are not shut away in an album and maybe never looked at?

[@teresacarle294]

😉Yes, glass trinket boxes would be wonderful for these beautiful cards. 💖Ephemera can also be attractively displayed under a glass cloche. Create clever vignettes with different layers & levels, using other small vintage boxes or books as a base for open cards that can stand alone. 😃Also saw where folks have used a clear on-the-rocks size drinking glass inside a wider glass cylinder vase. Both are placed upside down on top of the other. (You can do the same with drinking glasses & shot glasses or bud vases too.) 🌹This glass vessel stacking creates a way for small cards & postcards to stand so they can be fully enjoyed. This set-up would rest atop a pretty plate or platter on a shelf or sideboard. It protects the cards, & works for vintage photos too. 💐Would make for fun seasonal display. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@jomeyer13]

not sure if id want random people doing that. perhaps a plastic page book album.

[@Kiwichick138]

@@jomeyer13 not sure friends and family are random :) ? Stephanie could put it on her own desk for her use only if they are precious...

[@Kiwichick138]

@@teresacarle294 great ideas! I think it's still important to make it look beautiful esp on a Chateau

[@barbarawatson1667]

Kristie is so nice.

[@mommashawna707]

You are lucky you guys have really have wide stairwells, makes it so much easier for moving furniture. Also makes it easier after a night of too much drinking LOL

[@melissadraper7560]

Stephanie it would be so helpful if you could identify what rooms go to what windows on the outside of the chateau. I have been watching for two years. Seeing everything change and become a historic place is so exciting. So much more that I enjoy but I will stop there. Stay healthy.

[@stknmggs1788]

I have a new rule for every item entering my home two must leave! You are upgrading in so many wonderful ways it will make room for more to say goodbye to old friends (things that had their uses). Loved this visit and feel the joy of your week with all those lovely people gathering with you!

[@joellenmeek658]

I totally agree. Bring something in take something out.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

A vlog full of every kind of joy there is! ❤

[@dianebaker5243]

The flowers are looking beautiful on display. HAPPY EASTER 🐣 🐰

[@cliffhorman6846]

Such a hive of activity... The gardens into the forest are magical. The flowers...WOW! so beautiful. The Chateau was always meant to be full of people. The energy so wonderful. Happy Easter La Lande.

[@helenalexander2567]

Oh the Easter 🐣 flowers 💐 are amazing. Oh Stephanie I miss Marie too xxxxx The garden is looking so beautiful such hard work but truly worth it. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter love to you all xxxx

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Can’t wish my time away. That is a phrase to remember! 💝 Thank you so much, for the joy, again. I was glad to hear you go out in nature more, now. Because it’s so good for you. 😘

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Stephanie your joy and happiness overflows into our homes. Such a beautiful happy vlog. Wonderful to see so many people together again. I’m sure those that aren’t there wish they could be.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Great vlog Stephanie!Lovely seen the flowers in the house again:)

[@melaniewest3947]

From one minute all alone you your mum and dad and now a party of people. Lots happening and changing. It's all looking great

[@bfrommars]

Lovely to see the chateau coming to life after the winter. I love it even more because anything gardening related really catches my interest so it's lovely to see it all evolve. You are safeguarding it and bringing new ideas in. Well done! x

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

Oh my those flowers are pure joy ! Kim is a marvel 🤩

[@krisindaboyce3417]

I love the beautiful, cheerful Easter Flowers. The antique piece of furniture you purchased at age 17 an awesome find ! Perfect storage and love the writing desk area. Perfect for inks and calligraphy pen, nibs and special calligraphy paper. Yes I am day dreaming. The garden so far I can visualize it in bloom, will look gorgeous. Especially when it is matured.😊 All that soil 😯yikes so much work to be done! Landed is coming a long wonderfully❤️ May every one at Lalande have A Wonderful long Easter weekend. Hugs from Canada❤️

[@MC-pq5cj]

Hope and pray your mom is doing well in Durban with all the rains and flooding these past few days!!

[@loriserna]

Love Easter time at the château 💗

[@sharonK71]

I just love how sweet Philip is to you Stephanie. He is always looking out for you, it is just the sweetest!

[@1231ms54]

What lovely flower arrangements. Happy Easter.

[@deebowker768]

❤️ Beautiful Vlog. Have a wonderful Easter 🐣💐🥀🥚🐓

[@Greet2012]

Love seeing Nick in his chicken Mask in the last scene. 😂 nice to have more of the family home, I’m sure!

[@leaannludwig3965]

Everything thing is looking fantastic. The flower's 💐 🌹 🌸 🏵 🌼 are beautiful. Enjoy!

[@maristait]

Your “white flower tree” looks like it’s a Dogwood! They always greet the spring!

[@PatKnecht]

So like an exaggeration of the times we all have around the sacred Holidays!

[@kathyvick2710]

Amaury’s reaction to his question on the cabinet with all the drawers was priceless! Amaury…..when did you get this? Steph…..In an antique shop…..I think I was about 17 or 18 Amaury……😳 Amaury…..I didn’t buy antiques at 17 or 18. I don’t remember what I bought. Me…..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lorrainel2314]

I get very excited about gardens too, Stephanie. Love the garden plans and progress so far. The Easter flowers are gorgeous. Happy Easter 🐣 to you and all at La Lande!

[@gabriellebaalke6704]

How funny! My mother has an entire collection of cards, too--spanning the decades! They're wonderful. What a memory!

[@janrutledge4487]

Your favorite color matches your very sunny disposition. So positive😊

[@angelapa9513]

It’s exciting to have a fully booked Château 🏰

[@tamaliaalisjahbana9354]

With all the sorrow in Ukraine your vlogs are so healing, reminding us of the beauty and wonder of life.

[@TheFiown]

I just bought a bedspread in the 'oiseaux' fabric from Bennison at Emmaus for three euros but in the lime colourway. I bought it for the colour then on opening it at home I realised that it was the same as your walls !

[@sorcha259]

That’s really cool 3 euro! 🤩

[@barbiec4312]

Send it straight there! 😁

[@TheChateauDiaries]

€3 for Bennison - what an amazing find! But you’ve got a great eye 😊

[@TheFiown]

@@barbiec4312 Yes it was a good find especially as I'm doing a Chinoiserie guest room with bird paper and covering the walls with chinese silk paintings of birds. One of my best finds was a roll of William Morris heavy linen for six euros at another Emmaus ! Will make a loose cover for the sofa with it. I'll stop there or you might go green ! xo

[@tammystraling3229]

The flowers look so beautiful, perfect for Easter! Thank you for sharing your lives and entertaining us with your charming personalities. Happy Easter to the magical La Lande!!❤️🐰🌷💐

[@sarahyates6055]

Stephanie some of the smaller cards you could put in the journal I sent you at Christmas, the Ephemera Queen one, that way it’s keeps them neat, out of the light but they’re easy to look at when it takes your fancy.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

That’s a lovely idea!

[@sarahyates6055]

@@TheChateauDiaries , you’re welcome! I’ll have to make you another bigger one for the bigger cards too . Sometimes I have moments of inspiration!! 😝 Happy Easter to you all at LaLande xx💐🐥💐

[@barbiec4312]

I love the “nursery” and the painting in there. Good job Phillip.

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

What a gorgeous way to celebrate Easter!

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

It is lovely to see you and Philip still smiling and enjoying sparks still alive and well! You two make a such a great pair! It is a good feeling to get more sorting done!

[@larissap6586]

I love how much you shine when the chateau is full of friends ❤️🇨🇦

[@jaclynroth1440]

Lots of work! I quite love daddy’s painting on that wall and the colors all go well together.

[@efhfejhfjskfnsdkfnweakhrcw]

We just love your videos. Always so bright, colourful and happy... Happy Easter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janicerobinson2970]

Stephane The Flowers 💐Are Beautifully The Chateau Is Full Of Lovely Friends 👬 Have Happy Happy Easter 🐣 Love and laughter💕🐣💐🏰🐣👍

[@helenstella2666]

It’s so exciting 😊 it just gets better & better at Lalande ☺️❤️🌷

[@marisaconner628]

I love seeing your gardens coming to life and guests arriving for Easter!

[@sheilaoneil3759]

The Château is really coming to life now and I’m so happy to see Gerry again!