The Chateau Diaries: REMEMBRANCE & LIGHT!

It's a peaceful but exciting day at Lalande, with starts in remembrance of the Armistice, and ends with more light being brought into our lives...Oh - and there's an update from Mummy!
The Chateau Diaries Episode 176 ✨🏰✨
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 ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@debimacinnis5548]

Being a Canadian whose husband has spent 36 years in the Military with 8 overseas tours, two of which were 1 year long posting to Afghanistan, I was moved to tears to hear you thank Canada for liberating your grandfather and for taking care of him till he was able to return to his family. The remembrance makes the sacrifice these courageous men made all the more worth while

[@chrissih4046]

Goosebumps 🙏🏽

[@nicolevanburen6052]

Cat... her giggles when she mentions that she is the only one who can find anything, priceless. Love that girl. ❤️💟☮️❤️

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Can't wait to see Stephanie deliver the plans to the Chateau de Boismorand!

[@travelbridges3513]

This is a mandatory upcoming episode right after lockdown!

[@vintagemoss9578]

Yes that will be fun. I bet there is an interesting story behind it all. 😃

[@mariak9727]

@Linda Catz I looked it up, its not that far from her 🥰

[@lw7240]

Yes me too very interesting xxx ❤️

[@karlae4799]

Yesssss! This needs to happen!!!

[@KH-nn6kh]

Thank you to Ian and Lalande for acknowledging Remembrace Day. I am Canadian; my Great Grandmother lost four of her sons. It is important to take a few moments for those who have been involved, served and lost in the turmoil of the world.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

How do you live after losing four sons?

[@clicker7019]

@@wildflowerwind6941 she likely had more than four sons.

[@janetthomas8244]

So horrible.

[@KH-nn6kh]

She had five sons and three daughters, the eldest was my Nanny. I'm sure every family felt loss; a complete generation or two and their potential lost.

[@mariak9727]

Oh! Thats so sad😢 So many families suffering horrific losses because of war & conflicts😟

[@viktoriabradley1393]

Stephanie I would just like to thank you. I do not often comment on videos as I never know what to say but as the daughter of a Canadian soldier, I would like to say thank you for the respectful opening on the video. Your videos have been an important part of my mental health during isolation and seeing the thoughtful moment at the beginning of this video really touched my heart.

[@chasethecat3839]

It was touching and thoughtful. Which is what keeps so many coming back. Stephanie and her family are what we call "good people" in my neck of the woods

[@lauragerrard1750]

Hi Stephanie. I am a Canadian currently residing in USA. I grew up in Canada. My Grandfather served in 2 wars, was a pow and survived them both. We call in Remembrance Day and still wear the poppies (representing Flanders Field). Here in the USA they call it Veteran's Day. I still take a few moments on each Nov 11 to pray and thank God for all those that fought for our freedom. Thank you and Ian for suggesting the 2 minutes of silence.

[@michellezevenaar]

In the Netherlands its the 4th of may, there is a national moment of silence, its to remember the dead. On the 5th of may its libation day and its one huge party celebratng freedom! There are many different ways people celibate, military ceremonies, giant parties.....

[@flipvanwaeyenberghe6155]

Hi from Flanders here, on September 4th 1944, Canadians spearheaded the Liberation of my city, Antwerp. One month later Canadian units liberate the northern districts of the city and the port of Antwerp, allowing supply lines for the allied forces. We salute Canada and remember what they have done for us.

[@monicabranson2780]

As a British born Canadian I love wearing a poppy.....with pride.....the tradition of the poppy.....started after the First World War...by widows of soldiers...as a way to make money to support their children...as not a lot of work was available to women make then...and it has continued .....a lovely tradition....

[@teresacarle294]

Yes, we have our solemn ceremonies as well as our national celebrations in the US for our military. We typically honor our soldiers @ pro & college football🏈 games too, but attendance to sporting events has been seriously curtailed in 2020 by the C19 pandemic😷 & lockdown. 💮It is good to remember our allies too, esp. in WWII. It would've been even more grim if we had not been able to defeat our enemies & also defend us against fascism.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Isabelle looks so happy to be with Percy.

[@janjohansson9495]

Thank you, Stephanie. My Canadian father was shot during the Normandy landing. My British mother decoded messages from the French resistance. Lest we forget. 🙏🏻

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Thank you for their service. Their contributions will never be forgotten. God Bless You.

[@johncunningham1098]

This is Veterans Day in the USA. I have many veterans in my family. This is an important day for us. Greetings of peace to all those families who have lost loved on in the various wars and battles around the globe. Let,s pray for a day when disputes will be settled without warfare.

[@oceanbrzzz]

Same here John.

[@zant.4852]

Absolutely. My grandfather was at the Battle of Somme, aged just 20, suffered mustard gas attacks,and took his life twenty years after discharge. It really affected my dad, as well as he coped and gave us all a beautiful life. I think more women in charge of countries will result in fewer terrible wars and all the devastation they cause.

[@geenagr]

My great grandfather fought WW1 and both my grandfathers fought WW2 in Greece. During Nazi occupation one of them was a resistance fighter in the mountains. Poor little dear, his butt cheeks were full of sharpnels. God rest their souls. May we never have to go through this again.

[@patriciawenzel3871]

It’s called Remembrance Day in Canada. It’s meaningful to me as my dad was part of D Day where he was wounded and returned to Britain to recover. 🇨🇦

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Every year on Veterans Day I post photos of my favorite veterans: my grandfather and his older brother, US Army, WWI and my dad, US Navy WWII. We grew up knowing the stories of family and friends who served in the Armed Forces, including those who died in the service of their country.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Thank you for observing Armistice Day, which in Canada we call Remembrance Day. My maternal grandfather served in WWII in the Canadian Provost Corp (military police) in Europe for 6 years. I'm glad, and honoured, that your grandfather was rescued and nursed back to health by the Canadians, and that he returned home, so that you could become you Stephanie ☺

[@kylem519]

your mother with percy was so sweet! she seems so happy. i am happy to see her reunited with him and baking for him 😂!

[@TheHexedLibrary]

I can't get over the fact that Cat, who is arguably the least interested in china of everyone at the chateau, is the one who's working on the china pantry. hahaha

[@queaniesincetip4363]

My thoughts while watching, too! lol

[@lianegordon971]

That is why you would put her in charge! She won't stop every five minutes to fawn over the china.

[@linw7320]

Not sure about the least interested although, apparently very well organized 😉 👍

[@bonniesteinke6624]

I bet she will become a convert😂! The power of china and other pretty things👍🏻

[@numbereightyseven]

@@lianegordon971 Like having a teetotal barman.

[@danaboyd5321]

Well Stephanie that’s what we Canadians do and have always done 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@kylachristie4012]

I was so pleased to see that bit in this weeks episode. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ournewnormalnow8432]

And you, and your dear grandfather, are most welcome, from all of our Canadian hearts True North...Strong and Free. 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

[@juliehinkel608]

Shout out to our lovely Canadian neighbors - always a class act.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@ournewnormalnow8432 To think about it, if it wasn't for the Canadians we might not have The Chateau Diaries to help us from day to day during this time. So thank you, thank you Canada.

[@robinhewitt]

I work for the Canadian Department of Veterans Affairs and your opening brought me to tears. My grandfather served in the Navy and my grandmother was a war bride from Ireland. I feel very fortunate to serve all our Veterans, including many Allied Veterans who later moved to Canada. I've had a wonderful career planning overseas events and escorting many SWW Canadian Veterans to France, The Netherlands, Italy and Belgium to reunite them with their friends, to be honoured for their achievements, and to remember those who never returned. Where I live, everything closes down for Remembrance Day so people can attend the ceremonies. This year was very hard for us all, the weather was warm and sunny, but our dear Veterans had to stay home and ceremonies were downscaled to avoid spreading COVID-19. I am sorry to hear your grandfather was a POW. Those who were captured in Asia suffered beyond measure. I would be interested to know which Canadian regiment liberated his camp? Thank you for remembering.

[@chasethecat3839]

TY for YOUR service. Not to be passed over. Important work u are doing.

[@amberbrown5359]

Thank you for this post. I am Canadian as well.

[@JulieChave46]

tears all round.

[@wiggy3333]

❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@dm7761]

Beautiful..🇨🇦

[@angiejones2154]

Yes definitely have glass fronts in China room. Helps tremendously.

[@travelbridges3513]

My Canadian grandfather was a veteran of WW1. He fought in France at the Battle of Hill 70 in August 1917 and he was deafened by a nearby shell burst. He lived to a ripe old age and did not die until I was 6 years old, so I have one or two nice memories of him. Thank you for a Remembrance Day portion of this video!

[@ericmcmaster1451]

Stephanie. Thank you so much for you opening to the video with the heart felt thank you to Canada and Canadians for helping your Grandfather. I feel very privileged to be a Canadian living in Canada and I am also very proud that my father fought in the second world war and spent a lot of his time in France especially Falaise right after D-Day. So I just wanted to thank you again for your acknowledgement of Canada and to rest of the soldiers who fought so that I for one could be here to typing this message. I love your videos and I feel that each one could be a mini movie in itself. So I think you for that! Cheers!

[@annaspray8899]

What a lovely story about your grandfather! My Grandfather fought at Dunkirk, survived the Blitz and served 2 tours in Italy fighting Mussolini. After it was all over, he moved to Canada and that's where we were all born! Love to hear how all the allied countries supported one another during the war!

[@idaslpdhr]

The pantry HAS to have glass doors, keeps the dust out

[@vintagemoss9578]

My Grandfather was in the second world war. He was a Canadian soldier who was part of a regiment that liberated Holland from the Germans. He told us many stories. Some very sad. He went back to Holland many times after the war to a special celebration of that liberation. He had fond memories of that. He's gone now and I miss him. 🇨🇦

[@wilmabrock6257]

My Canadian dad was part of Holland’s liberation too and I miss him as well.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Thank you for mentioning the Canadians Stephanie, I don’t always think we get the respect that we deserve.........lovely to hear Ian ringing the bell........I enjoyed seeing the work that Cat has done in the China Room, however the room looks so small Stephanie, especially once you put the cupboards in and also the area for the hanging tablecloths........I love that Ruby follows Selmar everywhere, he really is the animal whisper..........stay well all of you...........Donna in Toronto

[@zenaslarosa5930]

When things bring me down, I take a break and watch Chateau Diaries to get me up on the happy side of the world again. Thank you Stephanie. You don’t know how much positivity you bring into my life.

[@MarieA787]

Marie seems like a good best friend✌

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

She really is a little flower fairy ❤️

[@kellylaliberte548]

How lovely to hold an Armistice Day ceremony. My nephew, dad, grandpa, and several cousins, aunts, and uncles served in the US and Canadian military and each Veterans Day we share photos of them and remember them for their service.

[@chuckt7636]

Stephanie.... About 3 month ago there was a video in the dining room and the China pantry was brought up. There was talk about carrying all the china for a table dressing from the pantry and leaving the sets used most in that corner closet you now have. I thought why? With the BROCANTES, Selmar why not come up with a china cart? Do they make them? Once the pattern is decided on place settings, glassware, linens etc can be loaded and rolled into the dining room to dress the table. Compartments can be built for plates and glasses so items don't break. Think of it like a mini sideboard on wheels.

[@brentfisher6484]

Thank You! Remembering the War to End All Wars on Armistice Day is so important. Of course it did not end all wars, but taking a moment to offer remembrance was wonderful. Here in the United States we live in a constant state of historical deprivation. I had to remind our neighbor--who is a very modern and advanced single dad, just what Armistice Day is marking. Despite being really smart and nearly 45 he was completely ignorant of Armistice was commemorating. Sad. Tsk, tsk... we're such a young country.

[@chrismont5475]

You are Welcome Stephanie , My father who just died at 100 yrs old this year was in Uk , Netherlands, France during WW11, He did not speak much about the war as well. Cheer from Calgary Canada

[@oldschoolcutpaste8364]

❤️

[@geenagr]

I guess only my grandfather would talk about it. It was like story time when I was little. May God rest their souls, may we defend the peace and principles they fought for

[@chrismont5475]

A Couple of years (2017 & 18) my Husband ( Dutch) & I did a Tour of all the War monuments in France & Belgium. Just wanted to do it before my Dad had passed away this year at 100. It was very up lifting & emotional at some of the Grave sites in these countries.

[@srqlisa7881]

Much respect to all veterans. My grandad served in France during WW1, he was gassed, but did come home. peace to all.

[@beetlebum1]

Cat is totes one of my favourite workaways ever! What a joy she is.

[@bernadettehooper4318]

She's fun and so helpful. Now I will dream of fitted cabinets for the china room, murals on the walls. curtains with china patterns, etc.

[@ta3970]

Even the darkest times move on.... Your channel has certainly been a catalyst for me in that regard. Many thanks and graditude for my Veteran family members and friends as well as all of yours, they served for a debt that can never be repaid. 💖

[@amberroberson883]

Chill bumps as you told the story of your grandfather. Ty for your service Sir, may you rest in peace!

[@robinchurch5658]

Thank you so much, Stephanie, for beginning with honoring Armistice Day. My great uncle Athol Church died in France a month before 11 November 1918. I treasure the Gold Star flag that was given to his mother and display it always. My father James Church was a skinny little 19 year old tail gunner and was part of the Bloody Hundredth (so named because so many were killed) stationed in the American Air force base near Cambridge, England. His plane The Arkansas Rambler flew 24 missions over Germany, including Bremen, where some of my dearest friends live. We agree with the words of German artist Koethe Kollwitz’s famous poster: NIE WIEDER KRIEG ( never again war).

[@AvaT42]

I loved the Remembrance Day tribute and the ringing of the bell, it was all so touching. It was lovely too that you mentioned your grandfather, we owe so much to our veterans, so, so , much. I am happy it was Canadians that cared for him and brought his health back❤️. I never heard of celeriac, I will have to google!😁

[@Timhey0912]

Kindness is never forgotten.......... Merci....

[@siby6117]

Stephanie - I think you are a genuinely, really lovely person - which is what sets you apart from many other KZbinrs and a big reason for why I enjoy your vlogs. The rest of the Chateau family also seem really nice and happy, which is another positive and refreshing reason to tune in! Keep on keeping on💐🤗

[@judyhoffmeister8877]

November 11 at 11AM we celebrate Veteran's Day where we honor all who severed their country. We have a Ceremony in the Town I live in and being Woman Veteran of the US Army, I patriciate each year. We always read the poem "On Flanders Field". It's wonderful to see your dedication to those who served the UK and France.

[@chasethecat3839]

TY for your service. Impressive

[@Engelhafen]

Condolences for all who gave their lives in war.

[@christina_papou]

My husband is a Canadian soldier. I’m very proud of him. The beginning of your video really moved me. Thank you for that. We call it Remembrance Day in Canada. Unfortunately he’s away working across Canada and we couldn’t pay our respects together like usual. With everything going on lock down I’m scared he’ll be stuck there. My mom is in Montreal. I’m in New Brunswick. Too far to drive and she’s scared to fly so we’ll be doing Christmas apart for the first time in my life. It’s making me extremely sad. Your videos make me feel so good and happy for a moment in the day. Thank you for your kindness. Xoxox

[@teresacarle294]

Happy to know that Stephanie's grandfather received some 👩‍⚕️TLC👨‍⚕️ after his POW experience by our 🇨🇦neighbors to the north before returning to home to Britain. It was a nice tribute @ the opening. In the 🇺🇸US, we tend to pay biggest tribute to current & former soldiers on 🔴Memorial Day & 🔴Veterans Day. No matter where in the world🌐, we need to remember their 👨‍✈️sacrifice & service👩‍✈️. 🎄Hope you manage to have a special holiday 🎁-- and that you can📲 zoom each other. 🛫Fully understand your mother's fear over 😥flying😷 @ the present. 🙏Pray she has a warm & cosy alternative. 🕊God bless you all!

[@gabrielsotiriou919]

Hey, Christina, hoping you’ ll get a Xmas surprise and your hubby will get home. At least we have FaceTime to visit with our moms. Mine is only 2 hrs away, but with me teaching face to face and numbers shooting up in Ontario, I probably won’t be able to see her. Let’s hope for the best. Take good care. Best wishes.

[@christina_papou]

@@gabrielsotiriou919 thank you. My mom is from an old village in Crete so she’s not tech savvy. Only FaceTime when she’s with her siblings in Greece. I hope everyone has a good Christmas despite what’s happening out there.

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

My faves are the trips to the brocante, the dance parties... and most of all anything to do with style, including the historical explorations of certain stylistic trends and how they evolved or decorating a previously unfinished room etc.

[@stefaniekauffman2440]

A good rule of thumb is to hang chandeliers 30 inches from the tabletop to the bottom of the fixture😊

[@debralpateart8862]

Thank you! I have 2 to hang someday and that information will help.

[@allglorytogod3315]

Stephanie, Ian & staff, I appreciated this beautiful ceremony honoring veterans worldwide, but especially WWII ones. It brought tears to my eyes as I lost my Dad 4 years ago; he was a proud US navy South Pacific vet. In using your cherished chapel it made for a special memory that will come to mind every November 11th. God bless you all!

[@patriciajamieson879]

canadians are notoriously kind and polite. I am glad the liberated your grand papa, without him there'd be no "you" .

[@ramonaduffey5016]

Have Selmar give a big bag of sawdust to Dan to dig the faded dahlia bulbs to overwinter in the greenhouse so you have more of all the gifted ones to divide and replant for next spring. They become like old friends who come to visit each year.

[@nataliarouselle6351]

Watching for 3 days already . Selmar such nice friend to have around . Handsome, Kind man, very delicate with great heart and skillful hands , person good to be around and have fun with 💕🙏🏻👍🏻💐🇺🇸

[@juliadouglas872]

You know, Stephanie there is this thing called laser cleaning that does no damage but removes dirt, rust ect, from objects, buildings , statues. It might be great for the chapel and stone around LaLande.

[@toguy]

YAY Canada!! Love the connection you have with my country :-)

[@catsinhouse]

The dahlias are so lovely. My mother, who will 95 in November, was a talented gardener and raised dahlias for years. One of my favorite pictures from my childhood is the one where Mom is holding me and we are surrounded by dahlias, each bloom the size of a dinner plate. Where I live now has a wonderful city garden park where roses and dahlias of all types are grown. A special fence had to be erected around the site as the local white-tailed deer thought the garden was their favorite fast food place. Best wishes from the Pacific Northwest.

[@edsamson8916]

Such a wonderful tribute! Such a loss during the war. Thank you.

[@kjwhitty8820]

Great job Ian!!! Just what Lalande needed!!!

[@wondergupta]

Did Chateau de Boismorond have the same architects as Lalande when it was rebuilt? Maybe thats why the plans were there?

[@nicolethijs5428]

It does look simular to Lalande. It has the same feel and stones.

[@wondergupta]

@@nicolethijs5428 and they're both rebuilt/extended in the second half of 1800s I think? It could be!...

[@wondergupta]

@Linda Catz Sounds like that could be a possibility! I think at some point its been mentioned that Lalande's original owning family had more chateaus didnt they?

[@karinbergman1646]

Kat--"It's essentially a Cottage Pie...but every ingredient has been substituted!" I adore you LaLanders! Such good, dear, creative and industrious folk! It's so good to see Isabelle and Percy. The apple cake looked wonderful! Sending love and hugs from across the pond. 🙏🏻🏰💗⚜️💜⚜️💗🏰🙏🏻

[@ruthsanchez9724]

I love the China cabinet ideas!! Yes put them with enclosed doors to keep them from getting dusty. My Grandmother had a fabulous china pantry in her historic home in VA. It was not a place I was allowed to explore much but always thought how beautifully organized it all was. Yes all your lovely things need it. Excited to see how it comes along.

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Sounds like gracious living. What a great memory.

[@hematite2588]

Thank you darling Stephanie for this! Yesterday was USA Vetrans day. God bless you all. ❤️.

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

My favourite activity on a Thursday 💖👍 Wow the Chateau is really starting to take shape. 👏👏👏 Thanks to everyones hard work and contributions 👍

[@geenagr]

I have never been more proud of watching ads on KZbin! Seeing all the work that is being done makes me happy

[@pamjudge9691]

A lovely Remembrance in the Chapel. Isabel looks so rested now. The warmer weather will be so much kinder for her and Percy.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

Yes Salute to all the Brave Men, Women and Children who Fought, saved and Survived the Brutality of War and the Soldiers who died. My husband was an Airborne Ranger and 10th Group Special Forces career Soldier. I lived in Europe many years and have known the Gratitude of France to Our " Green Berets"

[@lunatickgeo]

Kat should write the labels in French, just for the added chaos but also as a way for future volunteers and visitors to bone up on their French

[@allycialynn4201]

Windowed cupboards would be best to keep off dust. May I suggest aslo making small framed pictures to sit on top of or next to the plates that show the pattern, to minimise rummaging around and accidental chips

[@hilarysouth1122]

Lovely to see mummy and Percy looking so well xx

[@lydiarowe491]

Sorting always keeps order of some kind..Kat finding the reno plans for the random chateau is a strange find....all is well on the home front at yours also Isabelle and Percy together in sth Africa...baking is a love token for Percy ♥ so happy together..😊

[@rayn8740]

Château de Boismorand is in Antigny, France. It's in the Loire Valley, about 90 west of Château de Lalande.

[@ljackmark]

From a proud Canadian, you are welcome!! Just found your vlog recently and binging videos from the first video to now. I can return the sentiment, my father served in the Canadian Army during WW2 from 1941 thru 1945. He was billeted to a kind, generous, wonderful family in England as he was an officer. Dad always said he was treated like family having spent several months with them. During the war they wrote home to my mother and once dad returned safely they continued to send letters and gifts on birthdays and Christmas. They too were forever grateful for the Canadians serving in Europe. So nice that all these years later I can hear how grateful you are to Canada and I can say we too are grateful for the strong, wonderful people of England for embracing our soldiers, opening their homes during such a desperately, fearful time.

[@shellsfacebook]

Lest-we-forget to all past and present... Thank you for your service...

[@bettyrush3651]

Closed cabinets are sensibly, great video.

[@salcuti6421]

Hi there what a beautiful story, my father-in-law was polish and was marched at age 16 a to Siberian concentration camp w family...English rescue, joined the 8th legion was after war given the choice to go to Canada..he did, thus my wife was born free w our two girls and now 4 grandchildren...god bless all the veteran’s on this special day...

[@sharoncole8249]

In the flower area you just expect hobbits and faries such a beautiful place for a beautiful Lady 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️👸xxxxx

[@0999milky]

We call it Remembrance Day in Australian and at 11am on the 11th month play the last post .A lot of work places , clubs, shops ,schools etc stand for a minute silence to remember our war dead .

[@exblondie57]

I can understand Cat's excitement about organizing the china pantry. It looks like an organizer's heaven. That's not a job, that's a pleasure!

[@badapple65]

I just love how almost every video shows progress. Making the Beautiful even more Beautiful. The drafted plans from the 1860’s of the other Chateau was an amazing find.

[@sharronr]

The courtyard is looking stunning and on another completely different note the woman doing the hair color is doing a fabulous job. After never having gold in my hair I switched hairdressers and I now have gold highlights. How I wish I had Marie and Stephanie’s highlight color. Sigh 😞

[@freshtoodef1980]

This chateau is fun to watch because it's kind of random in decor and mix matched. Its beautiful chaos

[@nancycowan6109]

I cannot get enough of LaLande videos. It helps soothes my blue American nerves. Your lovely chapel and the services that you do fill me with some kind of faith. And that’s a good thing. Thanks you for sharing and giving us such gifts every week. 💙

[@deedeerichardson443]

Nancy, I live in N.C and feel exactly the same💙🇺🇸We are going thru a very stressful time in addition to the increasing Covid 19.Just hang on Jan. 20th will be here soon💙

[@nancycowan6109]

@DeeDee Richardson Yes! Take care and stay well.

[@ArtfulShelley]

Rather interesting and amusing to think of an absentminded architect of the 19th century stopping by LaLande and forgetting the plans for his next appointment. Ay, mon dieu! (slaps hand to forehead)! :)

[@bigboy77dk]

I was waiting for Ruby to run by, with a label that said "CAT" on his back 😂

[@JBPalmBeach]

I recommend a sort of shadow box type covering for those fountain lights. It will take the ability to see the brightness of the light at the source away and only flood the area with the colors. Use scrap wood and just create a small housing like you would for a sprinkler you don't want hitting a section of a structure or car area. A type of shield to take that brightness off your eyes when looking at the fountain. It will still light up and be so beautiful but without starring into a bulb.

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

my great uncle died in ww1 he was 19 ... war is an evil , my village remeberance has a lot of my family surnames and for sure they were relations , its one of these areas we are all inter related , sorta , how many people must die for greed and that is after all the truth of war , its all about greed , i give thaks to my great uncle for making the world a safer place but he should not have died , especialy at 19 , he was not even leagally a man then

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

imagine how my great gran must have suffered , her name was elizabeth

[@charlotteMT134]

Thank you for your comment and your uncle is not forgotten. I'm thinking of my grandfather fighting in France and returning to Canada to marry my grandmother. He was a kind, gentle man as I remember who suffered terribly the rest of his life because of that horrible war. His two daughters, one my mother, were so proud of him as are his six granddaughters and all his great grandchildren. And the circle goes on. I know from my mother that besides damaged lungs, he suffered from survivors' guilt and as we now know, ptsd.

[@francesaggarwal22]

I too had a very young great uncle who died at the Somme two months after the start of the war. He is buried in the Somme war cemetery. Such a sad waste of young lives. ❤️

[@chasethecat3839]

Yes, greed and evil. Took so many men.

[@mariak9727]

SO TRUE!😢

[@susantaylor1359]

What a wonderful day at La Lande, so many exciting things changes. Loved the way it started with 2 minutes silence. Loved seeing Isabel, she looks so happy. Thank you Stephanie and the team, perfect way to end my day. Love to you all

[@bridgetcooper6331]

Stone bench seating around the walls and near the fountain would give people places to rest and admire.

[@caroledrury1411]

Percy and Isabell are absolutely so incredibly adorable I have no words exclamation

[@amberbrown5359]

Awwwwwh Stephanie thank you for your mention and thanks to Canada 🍁 I am a Canadian (born to a British Mother - just saying) and this means so much to me. You know as awful as it is, it was both WWl and II that defined Canada as a Nation separate from our Colonial British roots. Canadians developed a reputation as being creative and resourceful soldiers who used their brains and bravery on the battlefield. But most importantly Canadian soldiers were kind and respectful to the civilian populations they both came in contact with and liberated. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos and thoughtful presentation of history. Lest we forget. 💐💌🦚

[@PNWShanaLee]

Kat is most definitely a favorite!!! Ive never said that because I love nearly every one of the Le Landers! But she is special! 💘

[@lindab8397]

I love the wall paper in the dining room . The colour suits that room perfectly,

[@Andrew-ey7wr]

Very beautiful opening sequence 😢

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Thank you for acknowledging armistice day 😊well done to Ian and you Stephanie, maybe it could be a traditional every year 😊

[@miatt8389]

Marie is so sweet

[@vanessaschofield7927]

if you have heat in the flower studio the flowers will wilt n die quicker as the cold will keep there blooms longer, just a thought

[@merryllthomas808]

They should have a coldroom to store flowers

[@susanduff-silsby2695]

The Spa room in winter - for sure!

[@patricianathan4676]

Yes exactly so, flowers needs a cold room, good for storing other things too.

[@hazelfisher4466]

You actually need the temperature between 6-8 to keep Flowers ok with air flow If you leave fresh flower in the stable’s in the harsh winter the water in the stems Freezes and white flowers will go brown The fire will be fine as it’s difficult to work in such cold conditions and I’m sure it will be far enough away.

[@lurveit]

The 11th of November at 11am is when we too pause here in Australia on what is called Remembrance Day. We remember and give thanks to all who served and are currently serving. I always thought Remembrance Day was a day that countries within the Commonwealth all took part in.

[@NatiHerron]

The courtyard transformation is stunning!

[@cyndiamontgomery6524]

As soon as you started showing photos of china pantry ideas, I recognized Bunny’s right away! It’s been my dream to have one as well. I do plan on glass fronted cabinets and would recommend you do the same. There’s enough to do around there without having to dust the china regularly! Kay’s energy in organizing is enviable. I sure wish I had it!

[@smee1969]

This made me cry.. I have been remembering my family and so many friends who are gone now lately.. it is so hard to say goodbye .. and this was lovely ☺️ Oh Canada 🇨🇦 those Dahlias Marie had 💛my mum’s whole yard was Dahlias .. your mums apple pie 🤩 .. those plans to Chateau Boismorand ..so neat.. France is the loveliest The chandelier and Kat cooking 💯

[@kristivaness3109]

Thank you so much for the entertainment and sharing your home, friendships, struggles and triumphs at your beautiful "Family Home"!! What a blessing that I stumbled upon your channel during this crazy time!! I now have endless hours of pleasant distractions from the struggles in life right now!! I love seeing Marie,..a fellow flower girl,... Selmar,..a Dutchman,..woodworker,..just like my husband!! I want you to know that what you present to the observers of this channel is truly appreciated and gives us a respite from the troubles in life right now! Thank you Stephanie for your hard work and sacrifice!!!!

[@donnafitzgerald4203]

The fountain will really be even better lit up with the water running to catch even more light! Great idea to light it.

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Thank-you so much for your warm words of thanks to Canada. There were so many Countries that helped during the wars, but as a Canadian, it was with great pride that I watched your gracious acknowledgement of our assistance to your Grandfather. We adore your channel. Warmest regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@sandrashaw1011]

I grew up in Ontario, Canada til age 22. Thank you for remembering

[@judymedway3294]

Love your diaries Stephanie, thank you for sharing your journey. In Australia we have Remembrance day too on the 11th Nov and Anzac Day (Australian New Zealand Army Corps) 25th April for soldiers who died and fought in war from WWI onwards. My grandmother had 3 brothers fight in WWI in France, the youngest only 17 died in France just before the end of the war. I read his war diaries, he was so young and naive, too young to be a soldier, lying about his age with his friends to be accepted in the army. The other 2 older brothers went on to fight in WWII in the army and navy surviving both wars. My grandmothers son also fought in WWII and the Vietnam war surviving both. Such a tragic time for all involved.

[@melaniewest3947]

The flowers were beautiful. Liked the remembrance. It's good to see how you plan for the organisation.

[@42apprentice]

They used to have the kitchens in separate buildings due to the fire risk.

[@leaagol8034]

I hope you put some english roses in with the lavendar - it will be so beautiful and honor your english and french heritage

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Everything is looking so beautiful! Great start Cat on the china pantry. Love the fountain lighting. Love to all. ❤