Using VINTAGE fabrics to create the PERFECT CHATEAU BEDROOM!

[@amellenthin1]

What about making Lalande cheese boards and coasters for your shop with Lalande wood and emblazoned with the chateau? Thanks for all the wonderful content.

[@paloma2364]

Brilliant!

[@donnastevenson6700]

Great idea

[@monicalisi919]

Brilliant, 100% endorse 😁

[@staciamartin923]

Yes laser cutters are inexpensive now you can engrave so much with them. So that would be so awesome

[@Star825]

Exactly!

[@dees3179]

Nick is proving to be one of the best additions to the chateau ever. What a brilliant guy.

[@goldenineke]

I totally agree. He is a gem. I can’t imagine there would be many I with his skill and knowledge.

[@bisratezra8247]

His knowledge and skills are very impressive.

[@laurie4275]

Nick's suspenders read "Oregon". Hello from Oregon, Nick!

[@dianetipton6040]

It is wonderful to see how each person starts out shy and reserved and then blossoms under Stephanie’s enthusiasm and appreciation for the role they play.

[@frenchcountrylove7435]

Indeed, he is a keeper. All that wood is treated with respect.

[@debtheguest3109]

Nick the Tree Surgeon is brilliant, great partner with Amaurey. Thank you Stephanie, great video!

[@annieabfab6258]

👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🐨🇦🇺

[@user-hz5ju2bz3x]

Nick is an ABSOLUTE GEM! There you are…out in the middle of nowhere… and dang! if you don’t draw the MOST MAGNIFICENT and MAGICAL people to LaLande! Nick is such a RARE bird, Stephanie, that Heaven obviously has its eyes on you! Every single person that works for you is BEYOND amazing! You are so blessed! It is such a pleasure to witness.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@zander8018]

Coffee, Stephanie and the whole cast of Lalandé originals, it's like checking in at home....

[@beiderbecke1927]

I would keep the needlepoint in the oval frame over the bed in the toile room. It would just feel too on-the-nose to have it be toile, and I'm always wary of over-theming a room. As the glorious Dorothy Draper said, "Mix it up," and "If it looks right, it is right." I'll drink to that, and I am (gin-and-tonic on a summer night in Michigan.). The milling of the logs was fascinating, and Amaury's enthusiasm is contagious. Glorious things happening at La Lande!

[@sallyscanlan7269]

Nick the tree man is one amazing caricature 🌲🌲🌲🍀🌲🌲🌲

[@logarithmic7]

I love seeing Andrew and Ricardo, they're so generous when they visit and I love the humour! One could only dream to have the collection of BFF's as you do Stephanie! Such wonderful people gather at Lalande.

[@lenoracooper7729]

The steel beams on the top of the courtyard structure now look like a design element pulling in the darkness of the roof. Well done!

[@СветланаСтепанова-ш3б4н]

Now the trees have got frames)

[@jackierice4254]

I just worry that the steel will get too hot in the summer and damage the espaliered trees?

[@lenoracooper7729]

@@jackierice4254 Good point. We shall see.

[@lenoracooper7729]

@@jackierice4254 I think that Davey will have the answer to that and will be able to advise accordingly. Good idea to bring it up now so it can be taken into consideration.

[@teresaobrien663]

The forest work is so impressive for a multitude of reasons. The thought of your healthy woods & one day your lake restored just fill my heart with joy 🥰 In the meantime I’m thoroughly enjoy the journey with all of you.

[@hatshepsut8329]

I must say, Nick really knows his stuff! You would be hard pressed to find someone else like him to handle this end of the business for the chateau. He has put me on to following the Notre Dame restoration myself. Can’t wait to see Amaury and Nati’s recyclables station! It’s just what is needed! Gosh, I can’t believe how far things have progressed in a years time!

[@juliegraham8133]

I watched a brilliant documentary about Notre Dame. It had some footage of the day the awful fire started, the clearing, demolition of damaged parts, sourcing of timbers for restoration etc, etc. Well worth a watch, I think it was on the BBC.

[@penneyburgess5431]

How do I follow Notre Dame reconstruction? I would love to do that. I jump on every update I find, but I would love to follow it regularly.

[@monicateeling8693]

Magnificent tree surgeon and your cousin's knowledge is outstanding. The toille room is beautiful.

[@micheleyamamoto545]

Love watching Nick the tree surgeon work. For some reason it is very satisfying watching the milling in action.

[@christineh5790]

I always want these episodes to go on and on...... love them and the people who inhabit or visit the Chateau! 💖👌

[@carolstrong8733]

"What a team we've got! It's incredible!" I couldn't agree with you more. It really is amazing how you have the right people in place to develop the land and renovate the chateau!

[@flibbertygibbette]

The black insect on the wisteria is a bee! It's a black carpenter bee. They're huge! They are solitary bees and like dead but not rotten woodfor making nests, and with all the trees coming down in the forest it's no wonder you're getting them around the chateau.

[@frenchcountrylove7435]

Thanks for the information, I said to my self, is to black or maybe was the outside light.

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

I am full of admiration for Nick and Graham. What knowledge and skill. They are delightful

[@lorassorkin]

I could listen to Nick discuss trees and timber all day. He is absolutely fascinating, you could not have a better tree surgeon.

[@christinejesson-valore6439]

Sooo glad to see Dan back! He always has great projects to work on, Dan style. AnnMarie is a treasure! I had heard about Notre Dame using green cut wood as in the days of old. I finally got my land and will be stripping bark from the bottom of timber this winter so it will dry out by spring, The sap stops running in mid winter so it is bone dry by spring if you remove a foot strip of bark from a foot above the base. I will be milling it and building my forever manor home in the spring. Then my formal gardens and a meadow with a natural spring swimming pond. I am beyond happy!!! I wanted a Chateau but I can no longer do steps but I did see a single level Chateau on KZbin. It gave me hope and a plan! LOL

[@nepenthe1446]

How exciting for you! :) I too am finding stairs to be more challenging these days and was excited when you mentioned the single level chateau. Do you remember the name of its KZbin channel?

[@jomcgee6094]

Nick is a master of his craft.

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you so much for all the joy!! 💞💝💞 Yeah. This channel has grown into my system sooo much, over the years… ❣️

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Nick is one impressive guy! Amaury is so excited! Toile room is gorgeous!

[@jimloughran2131]

Nick needs his own channel

[@fionamaffeo3838]

the knowledge that Nick has is incrediable ...... so very lucky to have the most talented and dedicated la la landers . Keep up the great work everyone . Sending love health and happiness from Dubai xoxo

[@gillianwheeler4380]

Nick the tree surgeon is brilliant! X

[@gghstlr]

The tree surgeon and his white clad helpers are giving me life!

[@lewisnapton8399]

Every time I watch another episode, I learn something. These videos are priceless!

[@mavep2855]

Excellent vlog! The people who come to LaLande to work and volunteer are truly amazing. Amaury’s plan for the bins is a great idea. Your now traditional ending for your vlog- dinner with everyone around the table is the icing on the cake. Thanks Stephanie and Co🙏🏻❤️

[@kimmcbride2081]

Nick the tree surgeon is brilliant! I loved seeing his “Oregon” suspenders, since that is where I live. :)

[@tpainter4714]

I loved seeing that too! I live in Vancouver now but grew up in Portland - I still think of myself as an Oregonian, I’m only a river away.

[@bonniewatt3978]

Myself as well...and as an Oregon and Stihl Brand dealers. You boys are fantastic and Lalande is blessed to have you care for her.

[@laurieryan-mcdonald3222]

Love to see the 'Oregon' suspenders! As a nurse on the Pacific Northwest we see logging accidents by the most skilled persons as millwork can be so dangerous. I would love to see the men wearing safety goggles.

[@reladie]

Oh yes I agree please don’t work around the saw without eye protection.

[@Marianetewater-nt6jq]

Wonderful series. Amaury is gorgeous as is Nati !

[@katelanxner6483]

The music you chose for Amaury and Nick with th'e huge log, was perfect. Amaury's idea for a structure is brilliant.

[@kathyevans2968]

When you say “I love it in the courtyard. I really never never get bored of coming home to this!”.. I can imagine the joy Isabel will have seeing this beautiful transformation, not only in the courtyard but the woods and walled garden.. and with her new improved eyesight!! My grandmother was legally blind, deteriorating over the years and she wished for such joys as her garden was her passion. A garden up close with the smells, colours and textures is such a sensory joy, especially one like this with love put into it and with Isabel’s in mind too. 🥰💐

[@angelaengler2387]

How lovely of you to think this! Isabel is going to be so happy 😀🥰

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

So inventive Amaurie. You and Nati working together...ahh!😊

[@carolinegooder7091]

For Notre Dame, their are rebuilding the forest that holds the roof. A milling building was doubled in size just to cut the large 2,000 trees needed. The trees are coming from all over France as they need trees hundreds of years old.😀😀😀

[@bloonaddictx]

Are we going to get an update soon of all the paneling? Can’t wait to see what Amaurey has been doing!

[@suewhipp6228]

A couple of large chunks of trunks treated and polished look beautiful as stools and side tables on the terrace.

[@dreamchaseruk]

I love the 'toile' room, that's where I'd choose to stay. The view from the window is incredible. It's so lovely to see the wood being milled, Nick has done such a fab job and he's so knowledgeable. It's sweet to see Amaury so passionate about the wood 💗. Love Sundays, it's like catching up with friends. Ive recently become a 'Lady of LaLande' Lady Fiona has quite a nice ring to it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😎☺️x

[@johannabaumgartner]

Great! Finally Stephanie you will not have to look at the garbage from your window! Your cousin is really a hard working darling!

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

Nick & Amaury are a magical team!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Another injection of positivity! Thank you all.

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

The steel does look so much better, aesthetically. The bedroom, beautiful, friends…priceless!

[@hkoepfle]

I love you telling Amaury, on camera, to rest on his time off. Hahaha. So funny. I also love that him and Natti are going to do this together. They are the sweetest.

[@catsinhouse]

My father wrote/typed letters to his mother and brother during WWII (Pacific theater) on super, super wafer-thin wood sheets (you could see the grain of the wood). He said it was "paper" (as such) left behind by the retreating Japanese army. I have seen the two original letters at my cousin's - it is really amazing that they could be used in a typewriter.

[@gardeninggirl7300]

Interesting!

[@purplehaze5977]

That's amazing I'm sure museum would love them, I know it be hard to part with them but this way they last forever

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Yes Stephanie I second that, you do have a great team at TheLand🥰🌈🇨🇦

[@juliacobb4355]

So much going on!! For some reason I didn’t realize Nick had a portable sawmill. That is such a great idea especially cutting and sawing! Amaury’s amazingly talented!

[@charleswalker1185]

It is so great to see smiling Dan!!!

[@lornajenkins314]

He in love-all will soon be revealed!💞

[@deborrastrom8559]

Your work in this Room is Brilliant Phillip & Stephanie! ❤️ 💙 💜 💖. Missing Dan so much being there, but do love all his own vlogs. Lol I love that large log, it has beautiful natural wood design. My uncle & grandfather use to build & carve alot out of wood from trees in the woods. Also, my father in law made picnic tables & benches ..loved that wood smell. Your Cousin is a genius & so Is Natie for Falling for him. They are sooo 😍. Love the Timber mill man & Fellows. Lol 😆

[@marilynburke7609]

Nick really knows all the ins and outs of timber for sure. He is another Lalande wizard. 😊❤️

[@JessicaGrimley96]

I love that there is people that can not not help out when things need to be done. Amauri is always there when someone needs a helping hand in the chateau.

[@wellnone9367]

Phillip, just in case you ever read this, those electric tooth brushes wear away the outer layer of enamel really fast, as I can attest to when I lost the three vertical ridges on my front teeth within eight months of starting with the electric TB, leaving my teeth slightly yellower too. I was SO cross with my dentist for pressing me to use it. Just thought I would put that out there. LOVE your decorating with S.

[@peterwhite9261]

Lovely vlog. My nephew has a saw mill like that. It really does wonders. You would pay a fortune for that wood in the store. Once again the food and friends and fun was much enjoyed. Can't wait to see the room complete. Best wishes all.

[@jeanmyrner2025]

LaLande is blessed with many GOOD WORKERS!

[@cliffhorman6846]

I so love watching. I am actually away on holiday in Queensland Australia and am now binge watching to catch up.

[@jillychandler]

Such great guys to work together. Helping each other, and being sustainable at the same time. Knowledgeable folk, helping each other, for the good of everyone. Love it. xxx

[@stacykelly9962]

Nick has been a wonderful addition to the LeLand family. I wish I could find my own Nick for my family’s Century property. 250+ acres, 80% woods since farming stopped in 1948. Having someone you trust to make the best decisions for now and the future of our beloved woods would be huge improvement for our future generations. My ancestors built the original 1837 house from trees they felled and cut . They had a mill come in 90 years later to make magnificent beams for new barns and several homes on the property. You and Phillip are a great couple who work so well together doing projects. Looking forward to seeing Amory and Natty working on the future bin enclosure. So much love and friendship at the château! ❤️❤️

[@carolinegooder7091]

In NC all forests need a forestry plan, past by the forestry department of the state. My 32 acres needed a plan and the step family who have 300 plus acres needed a plan. Call your state department for a local business to help you. Good luck! 😀

[@angelaengler2387]

How wonderful to have a property that has been in your family for so long in America!!! I’m into researching my ancestry and have learned about ancestors who owned large tracts of land but my parents didn’t inherit anything unfortunately! My German ancestors who came to the Virginia colony in 1714 lived in tiny huts but my several times great grandfather managed to acquire over 100,000 acres before his death. I hope your family truly appreciate the history and hard work that your ancestors achieved 😀

[@yvonnekern5374]

Just wow, how amazing in LaLande with all the characters, this is how life should be lived. Community. Everyone partakes and contributes

[@rickyt3961]

now i can go back to what i was doing early… watching Chateau Diaries in Order 😄 👍🏾😉

[@deniseblackman5229]

Courtyard looks amazing! Love the black metal supports.

[@Rosarium2007]

As a native Oregonian, I love Nick's "Oregon" suspenders!

[@lotusdolphin]

Dan’s back! Love it. That bedroom came out beautiful! You and Philip did such a nice job. How nice to be able to use all your own wood. So cool 😎

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Love the trees being milled on site!!! 😁❤️🇨🇦❤️🇫🇷❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@deebowker768]

What an interesting and lovely Vlog. It’s so good to see the amazing progress inside and out, plus everyone is so happy. In the Toile room, I think the oval frame with what is inside looks really good. What a transformation. ❤️

[@janjohansson9495]

Lovely shrine in memory of Dan. 🙏🏻

[@gwendolynmarchand4194]

i'm loving waching the milling

[@juliagregg7155]

Love seeing all the LaLanders the bedroom will be a great retreat .The toile is gorgeous . It's wonderful you found a partner in Phillip that can share your passions. It's always a joy to see all the progress at LaLande . Your courtyard is gorgeous

[@irisfulkerson6968]

Love the music you put with the cutting of the wood.

[@dianebaker5243]

The colours in the bedroom is beautiful and the beautiful view's. 👍🥰

[@penneyburgess5431]

LaLande. Land management perfection. I like that.

[@mariaw6745]

Nick is such an asset!

[@paivitiitta1884]

I don't know if people have any idea how expensive machines these saw mill machines are , I do ! I have wood somewhere in Finland and they wouldn't even bother coming to cut them considering the cost and the amount of trees I have , no it's not one or two trees ! Anyway, this tree guy is doing amazing job ! You were lucky to find him !

[@miriamajigboye7473]

Great works Chateau 👍

[@ralphjones9903]

Nick is a Brilliant Tree Surgeon ❤🌳 Great Tatoos too 👍 The Toile Room is looking Excellent 🥰

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Dan must keep appearing!!! Love the fresh wood! It must be so rewarding to be able to use your own for many projects, repairs etc to come! The toile is fabulous, my favorite. I would change out the oval picture. I'm sure you you will find the right thing to tie it all together! Much love from MA😘

[@venessa7470]

I live in Los Angeles and I so want to turn my little room into a french jewel box! You live in such a beautiful place that is rich in history and tradition. Some of my favorite moments is in the kitchen and when dining as I get inspired on what too look for when I search etsy for vintage dinnerware. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you all! My new bucket list item is to one day visit your chateau!!!!

[@sagelavender3281]

Good to see Dan, Amery, Natzy and you all at the chateau de La Land!

[@tango2paris]

Something I like to do is take photographs and put them on mugs. Perhaps you could do a series of mugs using your father's paintings.? And I have suggested this before have some of the older paintings that you had made into paper? Perhaps you could do printed tissue paper? As always love all the progress and like that you're splitting the channel so we see more of the actual Chateau Diaries. Still hope to come Sunday soon

[@bugsey2704]

Brilliant decorating…… there’s no end to what Amory can make with milled timber from the woods…….. sooooooo exciting …. there just aren’t enough hours in the day to finish all he has to do🤠

[@traceygartrell3419]

Thank you for your inspiration ❤️

[@eileeng2492]

I love Dan!

[@lizstokes9091]

What a small world lol the Woodland Mills HM130max is my dream sawmill! Made just a few hours from me in Ontario 🇨🇦 Excellent work on those trees Nick!

[@bonniebaxter7773]

Wow…Nick is brilliant! I am enthralled listening to the information he gives us about wood. What an amazing army of people you have compiled at LaLande Stephanie!

[@mariamaru9972]

Every time I watch your vlogs I feel such a positive vibe!

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

Love your music choices 😊❤🤗🇿🇦

[@TheSmdl]

I like the center embroidery frame. Breaks from all the toile.

[@johanrahan3189]

me too

[@susanlaskey7778]

I love the center embroidery but think that the frame needs to touched w/ some rubbed gold paint. It will give depth and substance to the beautiful frame

[@martieflagg4671]

Wonderful video! Love the pictures in the room. Learning about the woods and woodcutting is very interesting!

[@benedictegaspard5867]

I love your project Stephanie and Philippe.

[@yvesgonin1958]

Steph, there is not enough of your videos. I know it is not possible but many more would make us so pleased. Anyway it is so nice to see life at Lalande. XXX to all of you.

[@carolinegooder7091]

If you become a Patron, you get one more video a week. Check it out.😀

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That is seriously impressive. Love the saw mill. How amazing is it that you source your own wood. That is so 18th century. What a joy to watch. Thank you LaLande, Stephanie, Philip and Amuary. Hugs

[@louisecooper7154]

I love this show especially this episode about milling the wood. I enjoy the time you give on your videos to the construction projects as much as the interior decorating & cooking. You are a brave soul tackling such a major project. Much love and happiness to you all.

[@zanbudd]

I am late to the party concerning your dark pink round turret staircase with lovely prints - every time you come down of a morning, I am completely blown away by the joy and elegance. Thank you for the support you bring just by living your life 🦋🤗❤️🙏🏼😉🙏🏼🍊🍾

[@carolinegooder7091]

It is the pigeon tower. There is KZbin channel 4 footage from last year and CD vlog on painting and hanging her whole set of pigeon prints there on ribbons.😀

[@Jayrose59]

And on her early vlogs shows her purchasing the pigeon pictures and then receiving them all individually wrapped in wonderful pieces of fabric.

[@ScottyMikeLBC]

Never in my life wood would I have thought I could find wood to be so fascinating or interesting.

[@debbierudolph9489]

I would love a shelf of the freshly cut wood with the raw edge.

[@jillmjohnson4606]

Really fun vlog! I loved seeing the wood milled and how resourceful you all are. The toile room looks great! And Dan!

[@Marykguise]

Wow!! Love the pink toile room and the tree work is astounding!! And Amaury still amazes me with all his talents and willingness to be proactive and creative on his day off to do even more. Love the communal eating!! Love to you all!! 💗

[@janeharris6925]

I love watching everything! You never have a boring moment or a bad shot. Amaury is a poem in motion of competent craft artisan. And the more I see you and Phillip work together, the better you seem as a complementary couple. The picture you are disassembling was framed by a mastered framer and was put together to protect the print from dust and moisture.

[@carolinegooder7091]

Rewatched right away again. Loved the wood milling. Fun to watch and great music. Step family has tree farm but most trees just leave and not milled on the mountains. Nick and Graham are so good at their job. May I suggest you leave the beige embroidery in the oval to break up the pink. LOL😘😘😘

[@christinevr7698]

i agree - the white oval with beige is a focal point - please leave it.

[@janegendreau484]

I agree!! To much of a good thing!!! USA

[@allymayful]

I think just hang it a little lower - closer to the bed head.

[@christophemeathrel2784]

Team Nick just gets better each vlog his knowledge is highlighted. Clearly, a total godsend for getting the best out of an old woodland resource. Amaury must be in dreamland, ideas flow, enriching the whole chateau grounds. Looking forward to the waste bin shelter come sheep water unit. 💙🤍❤️🐑🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧👍💯

[@ursulinadesign]

You are restoring the castle to its former glory. Bravi!

[@carolehanrahan]

I had to call my husband in to see Nick working his mill. What an amazing piece of machinery! (the mill not Nick although he is quite spectacular as well). I have never seen such a thing and am quite floored by it. I think the thing I love most about those who are drawn to La Lande is that every single one of them have a certain area of expertise and their knowledge is fantastic. If you just stick with a certain group of friends or neighbours you only learn from them what they know but if you have a continuous stream of new people coming and going then you learn from each of them. I also love the toile room and what you are doing with it. It is lovely.