Unpacking Porcelain & Visiting Chateau de La Lande | Manor & Maker

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Interesting blog - varied, and wrapping up with a beautiful sunset. How your own chateau is coming to life, in a beautiful way. Those dishes with the red designs are perfect for your dining room, compliment the warmth of the wall color. You are such a pleasant couple, joy to watch you enjoy your new life and be with friends. Stephanie's spread is beautifully presented, both the crisp blue and white for the morning and the gold accents for the evening. Nicely done...The gardens are icing on the cake. Those lavenders around the fountain are to die for. Very nice spot. Sarah's sewing skills shine through, be it costumes for Venice, curtains, or a quick dress. She's so quiet, unassuming, and competent. Lovely couple.

[@bonniefrench9884]

I remember when you first showed up at LaLande, then your own chateau, and more chateau enthusiasts and restorers. Quite the clan you have become. Many of us have followed all your journeys as your events and friendships grow. Even though you don't know most of your followers we have come to know and love you and consider you friends.

[@Kentuckygardengal]

Exactly, Bonnie. I have friends who also follow their adventures and we talk about them like we are all friends. I am practically French.

[@philipjanssen]

It makes me very happy to see you love the white and cranberry Valeria set! There should be a second box on its way… 😉

[@katewestcottvt]

That turquoise cup & saucer is so pretty, reminds me of Van Gogh's painting of plum blossoms ( :

[@mavep2855]

Lovely vlog! Sarah your dress looked beautiful on you and standing next to the lavender was perfection. Your sister’s gift of porcelain and other neat things was most generous. Life at LaLande never disappoints and I loved your drone shots and accompanying music. Thanks Sarah and Steve🙏🏻❤️

[@ManorandMaker]

You're welcome!

[@beefrench3554]

Sarah that dress is stunning. The only thing to bring the whole outfit to the next level is to wear some funky , arty designer glasses like from eg Theo , Anne et Valentin . For ideas check out the optical boutique kerrisdale, Vancouver Canada . I am sure you can source the designers eyeglasses frames from retailers in Paris.

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Wow, Steve your footage of Chateau Lalande was gorgeous, thank you! I know it's not your Chateau, but you gave us a different perspective! Kudos to your sister Sarah! What a thoughtful & generous gift for your Chateau. You both looked very nice at the end, very nice!!

[@denisemarle4141]

Loved this, I never get tired of looking at china... it's some years ago now, but Villeroy & Boch had their Sydney office and warehouse within walking distance of my home, it was both a good thing and a not so good thing, worse still, a friend worked there! This gave us 'family and friends' privileges.. and they had fabulous regular sales, but as 'F and F' we got to go the day before, need I say more! I still have lots.. also back then they had dinning furniture, so I even bought 3 beautiful matching chairs for a crazy price. At the same time Orrefors glass was in the same street, at one of their regular sales I came across a stash of Blue Italian Spode - they had been the agents years before and had found it at the back of the warehouse! Sarah, I fully understand your excitement, you are not alone! ❤🦘

[@rochellenowik9875]

It seems like you both are living your best lives. I think it is great that all the chateau owners are forming great friendships and inviting us on the journey. The dishes were fabulous. Those itsy-bitsy butter dishes are adorbs. I love the seating suite. I agree you both are beautiful in your dress-up clothes.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

I agree also, that was funny.

[@merrittbaxley6032]

Sarah, what a beautiful sight you are in that gorgeous dress. Steve is flaunting his handsome self also. Love all the dining porclein.

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondathomas7952]

How very supportive your sister is. Next time can we be introduced to them. Totally get it if they don’t want to!! I love them all but that royal blue and white. Sarah!!! Your dress!!! Sweet compliments from Steve!! The drone shots of LaLande are spectacular! Stephanie should buy them from you. Haha! LaLande has a special place in your hearts because you guys are all in the fabric of the Château de LaLande!!!

[@maurawhelan3530]

Lovely video and wonderful music! How nice Sarah’s dress was and made herself…the two of you are such an inspiration thank you

[@kathywinstead7460]

Love, love, love the red patterned dishes!

[@katehobbs2008]

Absolutely love that pink and white china set.🇦🇺

[@deedeed6853]

Ahhhh, Sara, your lavendar dress is gorgeous on you! And the perfect addition next to the lavendar growing so wonderfully at La Londe.. I'm enjoying your blogs....keep it up!

[@sidrashirazi2458]

Sarah what a beautiful dress the colours suits you a lot gorgeous porcelain and the drone of lalande simply magical thanks xx

[@zulemaalamo4863]

I love all three dishes your sister gifted you and the gift Phillip also gifted enjoy the dishes you both deserve them

[@Lulabelle60]

What goodies. Love all the baubles!!! I must add, your dress is stunning. Just gorgeous. Well done. It's fun to design for yourself and even more fun to make it up!!! Just lovely.

[@ChateauLove]

A triumph! Wonderful company, a fabulous cocktail dress, beautiful drone footage, and enough porcelain to host your very grateful friends many times over. 😍😍🏰🏰💖💖

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you my lovely friend! See you soon!

[@sarahburton3110]

You two are adorable. You both looked lovely and your dress making skills have been honed after making your Venice costumes. The magic of Lalande is evident. Thanks for sharing

[@maryschlotter108]

What a lovely vlog. You both are so lovely . The dishes are all beautiful, I can’t pick a favorite. The new settee is soooo pretty!

[@borge2014]

Love the all plates! Mix and match them, in color & white, on a table setting, even though not the same patterns, you guys are artists, you know!... I enjoy your videos so much. Sarah your dress is fabulous! What a talent. ✨

[@graciemaca6996]

So many pretty dishes! I really love the teal dish with the cherry blossoms. The red and white set is so unique. When I saw the new settee set, my mouth dropped open in awe. It would be perfect in the newly updated dining room with the turquoisy-teal painted wainscotting! It was so nice to view the beautiful grounds around the Chateau. What a lovely sunny day! 👍

[@ivysavage5569]

Very pretty in your lavendar dress next to the lavendar garden at Lalande. Yes Stephanie, Philip, Dan, and team always create wonderful dinner settings with yummy food. How lucky are you to get cups, plates from your sister and another pretty set also.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Morn Steve & Sara, what a great video, so much happening. The dishes are a great blessing!! The tea cups are all gorgeous, yet the blue and gold and the green now, they are all just splendid. What a treat go be gifted with such lovely crockery and white can mix and match perfectly. Both of you are looking very good, it was nice to see all at La Lande. Go well, Kind regards.

[@debrastrange6241]

A vlog that Stephanie and Phillip would approve of...all that porcelain!

[@holywatermama]

Sarah's new frock is lovely.

[@carolesmith6620]

Sarah your dress is beautiful and it's great to see you all visiting each other's chateau's and having fun, your sister was soo generous with her gift for you x💕🌼🌼🤗

[@ManorandMaker]

She really was!

[@imogenmary9277]

Not me falling in love with your new sette set, taking a screen shot of it, sending it to my partner saying “ I’M REDOING THE LOUNGE” and him being all “…”, me “ no seriously, I’ve seen a whole new room and NEED to make it now”, him “ *sigh* okay darling” LOL. I love our flat but I’m constantly changing my mind on how I want to decorate it

[@marysutherland8570]

I don't know if anyone else noticed that the beautiful set Philip sent has some little sections in the red designs that have a woven type design that coordinates beautifully with the dishes from your sister! The combination of the sets are stunning! Can't wait to see how you use them!

[@andreagoodman1636]

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a more beautiful shot of the courtyard, Steve! Thanks for that!

[@hans-georgbuchenau138]

Thank you for sharing your vlogs. You're a wonderful couple and a joy to watch!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

What a lovely vlog! A great treasure in porcelain! 😁❤️🇨🇦

[@annettesharrock1236]

What beautiful pieces of china you got🥰 I am so glad that you can go back to visit the chateau where we first introduced to you both. Stephanie is such a kind , loving, thoughtful person. The dress went very well with the lavender .bravo

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Annette! Stephanie is a wonderful person and host for sure!

[@annettesharrock1236]

@@ManorandMaker 🥰

[@stephaniee.2129]

The Purple porcelain is beautiful!! The set Stephanie and Phillip purchased for you is gorgeous!!

[@ntakovacj3644]

Steve -- your filming/videoing of Lalande is so lovely ... it has that feeling of nostalgia, "This is how we were." You have a unique view, having lived there and becoming part of its story -- the chapel, the kitchen tiles. Sarah looks so beautiful in lavender! What a wonderful and talented twosome you are!

[@christineh5790]

Sarah and Steve you have both contributed to another great vlog this week. Steve, your drone footage was superb and Sarah your videoing shows us lots of interesting parts of all the ‘goings on’ etc.😅 You looked beautiful in your lavender dress Sarah, well done! Fabulous gathering of Chateau friends once again, so nice that you are all meeting up. 🏰👏❤️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I love all the china that was unpacked but especially like the one gifted from Phillip. So pretty. Loved your lavender dress 👗 The drone shots accompanied by the beautiful music was stunning. So nice to see all the chateau owners forming friendships and a support network. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

It is wonderful seeing your chateau come together with each gift and new find/ purchase. Very much as we have seen at Chateau LaLande. It is so interesting to see how different LaLande looks through your camera lens. The china pattern for the outdoor meal at LaLande is really pretty (I can only hear Stephanie's inflections when I write that phrase now). And _thank you_ for the drone shots to help us get a sense of the overall layout.

[@tina9665]

I liked the blue cup, saucer and small plate. But all the porcelain was fabulous. Fun weekend back at Lalande with friends.

[@ManorandMaker]

That's two for the blue so far!

[@margamoons-filip5205]

Sarah, your dress is beautiful 💚 and Steve, nice job pointing out 💜🌱💚 Sarah's beautiful dress.

[@qin7390]

love ur Lalande drone footage, don't tell but yours is better. ssshh. Lalande is your spiritual home, it is magical, draws you back, the food and energy of the people there is alluring. almost like they did some incantation on the food they serve. Ye who eat of this food, shall forever be drawn to return and give up all their gold to Stephanie.

[@suzannegerstner2841]

Wonderful gift from your sister! My fav the blue, but love the Japanese blossom as well! Great job on the dress- you looked smashing! The pair of you! You are all set now for hosting your workshops with coffee cups! Thank you for taking us on your journey! What an adventure!

[@brendam5356]

Bonjour Steve and Sarah ooooh lalaaaa the porcelain lovely pieces there you’ll wow your guests with your magnificent table settings I could feel the excitement😍👌The antique couch chairs just superb you have very exquisite taste the Chateau is looking amazing❤️Always heavenly waking at Lalande the fountain garden sprays of purple Sarah you are such the seamstress the dress colour perfection you look so lovely as does Steve very dapper indeed perfect for dinner at Lalande friends and hosts just Amore Thankyou a pleasure as always have a fabulous week Abiento❤️❤️😍😍😘😘👌👌🌟🌟

[@jodyprivee2774]

Sarah, I also must share how really lovely you looked in the very very yummy lavender dress you created. Both of you looked absolutely romantic and charming. Which I have come to love about you both. Wonderful to see the La Land family/friends and all the goodies. This video was another feast for the eyes. And I must mention all the wonderful serve ware from your generous sister. And the furniture! Absolutely delightful. Thanks for the love and effort you put into these videos for us all.

[@carolynbaker6582]

Your drone footage music was perfect

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you!

[@siby6117]

Sarah you look beautiful in your lavender dress!!! And, Steve, I so love that you celebrate that! Feeling your happiness and ease in French life grow by the daily🙌🇫🇷🤗

[@CathyMiller0711]

Lovely haul of tableware. And the sofa and chairs are beautiful! Loved the drone footage of Lalande and the music you chose with it. And Sarah, girl! That dress is fabulous. So pretty.

[@jeanhughey6647]

All are Beautiful. You have a wonderful sister.

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes I do!

[@andreacatzel8259]

What a lovely, happy vlog! You looked so beautiful, Sarah! Clever you for making it, too! Love the way you and the other chateau owners are such great pals. Philip’s gift is so thoughtful and all that crockery from your sister is so generous. Always love seeing Steph, Philip and the Lalande family. The drone footage and music was great, Steve! 👏👏 love from cold Sydney! ❤

[@chrislarsen2684]

The drone footage is amazing...It caught the light just perfectly of La Lande...Crystal clean picture!

[@lindawentink2725]

Wow! What a generous gift. Love the fine tea cups, the shape is beautiful🥰 Gorgeous footage of Lalande Steve. Sarah you look beautiful in the lilac dress💜

[@elizabethpaul989]

You have a very generous sister. Beautiful treasures for the chateau.

[@trixiegirlism]

Wow, LaLande has never been showcased more gloriously. And your delight at Sarah's new dress was so charming.

[@kerryharding5587]

So happy to see all the friends thriving, settling in, moving forward and loving the life they’re building. Loved the porcelain you unboxed. My favourite was the jade coloured pieces and the dinner plates with scalloped and raised patterns and colour. Thank you too for the different vistas of beautiful lalande 🧡

[@sharongruener6078]

Yes, a very generous sister indeed. I love the light blue with the little flowers. Fun times at La Lande. Blessings.

[@christinevr7698]

Wow - beautiful porcelain! Lovely gifts. Also you two lovebirds did look sooo lovely in the courtyard in your finery; Sara you look gorgeous in that dress!

[@clemandsven6834]

Love the new porcelain and the new chairs and sofa set. Sara's dress looks amazing!

[@siby6117]

Loved the drone shots!! It really is great to see the overview and people in miniature enjoying their soirée on the terrace!

[@mariak9727]

😍Beautiful shot of Sara in front of the lavender with her lavender dress!!💕💕

[@isabelherrera8647]

Lovely vlog! Now, we desperately need a full tour of the entire chateau PLEASE ✨

[@barbaramurray4191]

I loved the play - me to you/ no, you to me - beside the fountain and the drone footage of Lalande was superb. Reminded me that there has been an absence of late in the Lalande vlogs, and it is so interesting to see it in the changing seasons and developments. You certainly have a soft spot for the place. Sarah your dress was very flattering and colour perfect. I prefer the turquoise cherry blossom set.

[@janemagee6831]

Steve, what a joy to see your video of La Lande through your artist eye. Just beautiful!

[@JP-mv2dy]

Absolutely fabulous photography and music..like a movie. Thank you for sharing.

[@jillmjohnson4606]

I really enjoyed this blog! Sarah your dress is beautiful on you too. It’s always nice to see what you two are doing, and fun to see La Lande as well!

[@janetplanet09]

I love the cup and saucer with the turquoise background with the cherry blossoms!

[@suzannecross4670]

Ahh, you two look lovely in the court yard....

[@metropcs7560]

I am just full of joy to see the progress in your home and presents from Sister. The furniture is gorgeous!!! You two are such a beautiful couple. Thanks for sharing trip to La Lande!!! Have a wonderful week

[@christinecox8073]

Beautiful china lovely dress thanks for sharing

[@maryannchaisson6742]

Love your dress Sarah! Looks great on you - your new/old porcelain is awesome! 🇨🇦👏👏💕💕🍷

[@MsGerryo]

Stunning shots and beautiful accompanying music of LaLande. Lovely vlog. Thank you

[@deborahgodley6980]

Wonderful,generous sister with all that Villory and Bosch! Wow.Gorgeous drone footage of LaLande Subscribed!

[@LA-jf1zn]

Beautiful furniture that arrived! Your drone footage was awesome!

[@judymossip7446]

Great vlog! The closing drone shots at sunset were gorgeous. Thanks to you both! 🇨🇦

[@loisferos772]

Sarah you definitely have to have an English afternoon tea party with that beautiful coloured China. Love the green set. Love your dress. You look great.

[@paulacorreal1675]

Love this vlog. One of my favorites thus far…although I do really love them all. Your video skills are getting better and better. What beautiful porcelain … hard to pick a favorite. Sarah your lavender dress is lovely, you and Steve look so cute all dressed “to the nines” at LaLande. Really enjoyed the drone shots of LaLande. They do a great job depicting all the improvements to the chateau these past few years. Thank you for sharing your interesting lives with us … watching from PA, USA.

[@rebeccacaron8982]

Also….love that your sewing your own “frocks” for special events…..impressive..

[@GoldenLady9779]

Love your lavender dress, Sarah! And you BOTH look great, so there! 🤣😘 Really enjoyed the beautiful drone shots and the music that went with it. Such a lovely summertime event. Thanks for sharing. 💕

[@SouthernArtist77]

Steve you are so sweet in the way you compliment Sarah. She does look lovely for sure.

[@cindyconlisk1062]

Love the music at the end of the video. Perfect for the surroundings.

[@mariaganis1204]

Sisters are the best 💕 I love the villeroy boch basket weave range.

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Lovely dress wow

[@marilynnash1197]

What a lovely selection of China gifted to you. How nice for you to meet up with friends at Lalande and what an amazing dress you made Sarah, it so suits you 😊😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

Lot's of beautiful things to see in this vlog! Loved some of those tea sets that your sister gave you and the set from Philip is my favourite! Awesome drone work at Lalande..isn't it stunning from above! Great work and you both looked fabulous! Thank you for sharing 🤗😍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I love Villeroy and Boch...... Well I cannot help it, I'm German. 😜 You have some amazing china. Love a lot of them! The tureen is fantastic! The dress is so pretty and having seen it in person...... Gorgeous! What a great vlog. Thank you

[@leannlewington9147]

You look stunning Sarah, your dress is beautiful and I love your Minnie Mouse black shoes. Mauve (purple) is my favorite colour too !!! What a clever sewer you are !! p.s. love Steve's vest too !!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful drone shots Steve! Gorgeous porcelain !

[@nancylayden6871]

Loved all of the porcelain! The drone shots were amazing! My favorite was of the overhead shot of the chateau with the little blow-up pool! Quite the contrast!

[@chrismaraccini8108]

You really made La Lande seem magical with your drone shots & music.

[@normamurray4450]

That was a superior vlog folks! Love the China and the tour of LaLande and that dress Sarah..gorgeous!

[@annettewalter2273]

The lavender dress with the lavender was gorgeous.

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Sarah you looked gorgeous in your lavender dress....well done on making it yourself.

[@margueritegoodison2070]

Beautifully structured video with such fitting music for La Lande.

[@helenleven2654]

The dress you made looks lovely on you, that sunset was beautiful.

[@donnabeaty4760]

Loved the different patterns in the teacups and saucers! Such a generous gift.

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

That drone flight in the end is só beautiful!

[@rebekahlow8375]

I really enjoyed seeing all the lovely china! I love the set that Philip got Ebay.It resembles my set that I Mom bought when I was very young. You took beautiful footage the LaLande fountain! It was fun seeing all the chateau folk together! Sarah's Lilac dressing looked wonderful! She looked really lovely! The aerial footage of LaLande was very beautiful! Love from Vermont

[@andrealandsburg8882]

Your dress is stunning Sarah, and you should always be surrounded by lavender! The porcelain from your sister and Philip is wonderful....I may have drooled on occasion! Lovely get together at Lalande. Can't wait to see where the new furniture finds its home! Be well !

[@larieackerman4782]

I'm so proud to think you are a Canadian restoring a beautiful old building in France. Keep up the good work. I'm also a proud Canadian living in Calgary Alberta.

[@lindabradley1054]

Everything about this vlog was beautiful! Loved the music!

[@rosetteswanson8426]

Beautiful footage especially the end