VENICE COMES TO THE CHATEAU!!!

[@dreamchaseruk]

How lovely is Andi. I love that she made a point of saying how lovely LaLande is, and what a great environment. Which always comes across in the vlogs. ♥️♥️

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Fiona

[@jenniferrayhill2000]

So many special moments packed into this presentation. Always a joy to see Andie…the candlesticks are perfect for the Chapel.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Jen

[@kdean9537]

Andie is such a wonderful presence at Lalande, she's just lovely & so generous! The ceramic font is beautiful, would be lovely in the chapel, not as a planter. Thanks for sharing, take care of yourselves, stay well! Much love Kathy x

[@endeavouringit]

I agree the ceramic font could go in the chapel.

[@jiggyfun807]

I get so excited to see Andi! She's comfortable in any setting, and has a fabulous personality!

[@jayantiiamonico6966]

Agreed! Andi is sweet, super talented & humble!

[@NoreenCroneFindlay]

Delightful, as always! Have you heard of the World Central Kitchen? It's a wonderful charity that is run by a famous chef and does the most loving and tender work of feeding people in times of crisis. They are at the border of Ukraine right now, putting yummy sandwiches into the hands of traumatized and hungry refugees. Bless their hearts! Love all the dear folk at Lalande- thank you for being you and sharing your magic with the rest of the world. Big hugs all round!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Noreen

[@arvalenz5314]

Phillip has such an old soul. I love how he appreciates vintage objects.

[@keithj3223]

I love the mention of Isabelle, I miss her and Percy at La Lande. On how mummy's voice has entered my psyche...one of my dogs messed the floor the other day and I am shouting: "Who dee-d eet ? !" (as Isabelle would say it.)

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@robertarogers998]

I agree with you Philip that the green is already very pretty on the candle sticks. How lovely. What a giving person Andie is.

[@shannonvans]

That fabric was beautiful! I love those colors. The candlesticks were the perfect base color for the chapel, adding some red, blue and lots of gold will make it seem like they were made for the chapel. Can't wait to see what Philip does with the fabric. Wish I could come over to Lalande and work on sewing or woodworking projects with all of you!

[@larissap6586]

I love when Andie comes to visit. Her art captures the fairytale essence of Lalande ❤️🇨🇦

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

I don't see her links .. would love to see her art

[@mariaabraham311]

All those gifts were absolutely beautiful & thoughtful! Definitely would suit the Chapel with holy water!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Maria

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Beautiful cadeaux!! So lovely from Andie with her gorgeous gifts!💚🌿🌷

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Marcelle

[@monikastuckey8737]

Such lovely gifts! The chapel looks lovely with the candlesticks!

[@christineh5790]

Oh I would love to see the holy water vessel go in the Chapel somewhere. Andie’s candle holders are superb and match the alter perfectly (but will be more perfect when the other colours are added to them!) 🥰

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Christin me

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Andi is a treasure. I adore her presence at LaLande. The candlesticks are superb. Beautiful gifts. Love to all ❤

[@candicespencer2021]

Andi, you are a very talented artist and a very sweet lady! I love your accent!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 candy

[@monalisa233]

Andie is awesome! She is so talented and has such a wonderful personality. she fits in very well at LeLande

[@mymedicalmusings1978]

Andie, it would be wonderful if you published a book of your gorgeous Lalande drawings. It would be a wonderful coffee table book, or on a side table in a guest room, in any home and the perfect gift book. You are so talented and the detail in every drawing/painting is incredible. 🥰 Also, those candle holders could not be more perfect for the chapel! What a gift 🎁

[@carolweaver3269]

'Holy Water in the chapel' is what I felt would be perfect! Especially for special occasions like Weddings, Baptism or a Mass. Various services could have Holy Water placed into it and then each person entering could use the water * with extra bottle nearby or under it, to refill as needed perhaps?* This is just my thought on this. My vote, if you will. If I even can have a vote? lol Would find this book so very interesting on Venice too, it sounds wonderful! Lovely gifts all around. Andi, is such an exceptional artist! She is a lovely person!

[@Sgirl]

I'm not Catholic, so forgive my lack of knowledge on this subject, but the chapel has been deconsecrated so isn't it meaningless to do these things in a place that is no longer considered religious or "holy" by the Catholic church? Like how can it be holy water if the building is secular? If you put holy water in say, a library, would it still be holy water and do whatever it is that it's supposed to do? I'm not trying to be rude and I hope I don't offend, but this is something I'm curious about and trying to understand so if anyone can enlighten me, thank you in advance.

[@carolweaver3269]

@@Sgirl Holy Water is blessed by a Priest and you would get this watr from the Priest. They had Salt etc to it and then it iss Holy wherever you place it. The Chapel an be blessed by the Priest as well at any tiime and in Eastern Orthodox Catholic Churchess and many Roman Catholic churches the Priest wil once a year be illing to come and they do a ceremony and bless scorners and doorways etc with sign of cross placed over doorways. They use Water sprinkled around. The Holy Watr used by the peole in Chapel is blessed by priest and put in the vessel only if they know it wil be sued as it would evaporate into the air. Tht is not a bad thing, but it may not last a long time. So deoending how much may be used you would put soem in or you would use it for special occassiosn and fasting days or however you plan to do this. So it will be blessed as a Priest did do the wedding for Isabelle nd Percy and so he would have bleessed the chaoel and also Holy watr is used as they bless sthe water for you. It keeps and is blesed always as longas you have it! Protestants often use it too but aminitr an bless the water. The ones who do 'Communion' ( As the Lord's supper, wiith bread and wine and some use a wafer) and handles the Eucaristic elements ar able to take the spiitual form of the twelve apostles. (of Jesus when on earth) So the chapel is active and the Priest has done services here * Matter of fact, the Priest grew up at Chaeau de Laland, his family were the Marquis.*In the past he did the wedding and think anothr service as well?, Yes, they can come back every year, and yes they can bless water, and you can keep what you need of it, and place it in the baptismal vessel as needed for use at the Chapel. Hope this helps you to understand how this works? I have studied various religions.

[@Sgirl]

@@carolweaver3269 So you're saying one could do a baptism in Stephanie's chapel and it would be recognized by the Catholic church as a proper Catholic baptism as long as a priest came and blessed the chapel beforehand, even though the chapel is deconsecrated? News to me! 🤷‍♀️

[@carolweaver3269]

@@Sgirl As far s baptism normally the Priest would come and do it if you have a baptismal font available. ( They are much larger than what we spoke of putting up for blessings) BUT if someone needed a bapsim quickly, as they may pass away, or other a such, according to the chatecumen anyone can do it if it was an emergency. If someone thought was going to pass away and a priest would not make it , in time, then another could do it by saying " Lord please bless *name*In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit ', but they would do it as a blessing. The Lord hears our prayers. But under normal circumstandes as a Roman Catholic Chapel, they would all in a Priest. They do come to cahpels as they are a family church. Many eas ago tha is exactly how it wa done many tiems. As of this day they can still get a priest to come for them if they wre having a baptism, marriage or other. But to walk into a church,' crossiing yourself,' you onlly need water blessed by the Priest ahead of time. You keep the container of water and fill it as needed. You can then go inside to pray. A Mass would only be conducted by a Priest. But a person or people can sing hymns or pray wthouot a priest. A person cn even read fro mthe bible without a Priest. Even women do it in Catholic churches , They also have Eucharistic ministers ( women as well) who have the elements an hold them in hand for those who may want to get the wiine . They satand off to the side normally. ther are vaious saays thigns are done. All churches ( denominations)have their own dogmas and way of conducting thir services. The Catholic church was an original church and the protestants later broke off with Martin Luther (former monk)from Roman Catholic and King Henry the 8th ( as he wanted a divorce) from the Church of England and then they started the Anglican Church. Moviing to the U.S, they do have Anglican and also Episcopal churches which is the 'break off from that.' All broke off little by little as people did not agree. The Orthodox and Roman Catholic were 'one until 1055.' * Now I must not speak on this any longer as you would need to look it up) This forum is not for me to talk this much to explain abotu the church. I jsut wanted to explaiin hwo the Water can be blessed by a Priest in order for people to enter the Chapel to have a prayer, hymns or bible reading. at Chateau de LaLande they do have some bibles for people to read in a few translations. But at this time, I think we have discussed enough about religion we truly need not go any further on this. I hope this has helped you though. If you ant rad the Chatcumen or on the website they would discuss various thigns on this am sure for Roman Catholic Churches. But they would be fiine with 'blessed water by a priest ahead of time, in the chapel when they felt they needed to use it. ' They could get alot of t to hold on hand for a half a year even. They do bless water a few tims of the year.

[@sandie157]

Lovely font for holy water in tne chapel. The chapel is coming along beautifully. It's going to be amazing

[@ingabinga47]

Each and all of you are wonderful!

[@garyc5483]

Great vlog thank you. As regards the charity donations, probably most of your donatees are from the USA. It would be nice to see some of the revenue go to an American charity. I have no idea of which one but I am sure your Patrons could make suggestions. Take care & regards from the UK

[@lindakaufman2640]

Oh my! You receive the nicest gifts💝

[@tkarichey3]

I have been hooked on Chateau Diaries now for a few months, binge watching the ones from the start and now I think I am caught up, but maybe not all the gift openings? I think its wonderful that you share the gift opening viewers, and make each gift, large or small important. More amazing is how you give back. Thank you for all the joy you bring to all of us and to the charities. (One day I hope to visit France and La Lande I would love to help out with your gardens if that is ever possible. Hugs to all of you very sweet people.

[@gillianwheeler4380]

I would love to see an interview with Andie! X

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@benedictegaspard5867]

Andy you have so much talent ! I love your book.

[@susancollado5290]

💕A GREAT CHARITY IS💕Guide dogs for the Blind💕Each guide dog works between 6-7 years then retires aged 10-11 years old or earlier due to poor health💕A retired guide dog can stay with its owner if an able-bodied person can take responsibility for that dog or they can be given to another person to take care of💕Then that blind person will need another dog💕These dogs go through extensive training then when a dog is chosen for a person that person must train with the dog so they can get use to each other💕I am very lucky to have a blind friend as my bestie & her blind friends as well💕We once went for afternoon tea at the Dorchester Hotel 12 ladies with 7 beautiful guide dogs around the table💕

[@metropcs7560]

I enjoy when Andi comes because, her skills in art are amazing. Enjoyed video always, love the gifts from beginning to end. Always good to see everyone, Mr. Phillip is in background, good to see him earlier. Thank you for sharing, have a great week!!!

[@embartrum8036]

I adore how you make an occasion of each moment

[@janetmackinnon3411]

So glad to see Andie!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Janet

[@JudithBisson]

Philip do not forget to film the process of painting the candle sticks. We need more content for your channel. 👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

[@carolinegooder7091]

What a great idea.😂❤🌺🌹

[@peterwhite9261]

Love the candle holder. The jewelry is beautiful. Wonderful to hear your helping so many needed charities. That fabric looks amazing! Very good artistic eye Andie.

[@emmasage8440]

You have awesome and very generous friends - wow wow for the Chapel.

[@trinahayden747]

I had the pleasure of meeting Francesco da Mosto on a water taxi on the way back to our hotel ..He was very charming ..We talked about his BBC programs on Venice and did get a photo with him that I treasure ..You bring back many good memories in your wonderful videos…Thank you ..

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@fredscott1199]

Andy, I am so glad to see your beautiful smile! I hope your going to draw again!

[@normamurray4450]

What a lovely video! Seeing Andi and again and of course listening to the chat amongst you 4 lovely people.

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

Love Andie, her artwork is beautiful. The candlesticks would look lovely with some lightly brushed gold on the raised areas. Love watching the opening of gift from those who wish to send them to you and LaLanders, Seeds for the garden, books for the Library when completed, china, clothes for your “costume parties” and so much more. I know your volunteers and work away really appreciate all gifts sent to them.😉😉😉

[@carolz5090]

Stephanie, today I went shopping at a nearby discount store and suddenly found myself in the section for couch cushions. I don’t need couch cushions, I don’t want couch cushions. I’m not even sure how I got to that part of the store, I think it must have been some of walking sleep state. I’m chalking it all up to a post hypnotic suggestion planted in the Chateau Diary from last week by you and Philip. You two have a lot to answer for!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Carol

[@cliffhorman6846]

What a lovely warm and exciting installment! Andie is lovely and i stopped straight away to join her Instagram. The candle sticks are going to be lovely. The chapel is simply magical. And Phillip it is so nice to see a man that loves all things beautiful and animals and nature. I often get looked at strange by friends when I get excited over sewing or a floral lol. Stephanie, you glowed looking at the window in the Chapel! This is a passion for you..wonderful

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

So nice to have Andie join the Chateau vlogs. So many beautiful gifts from Shelly and love the candle sticks. Love the vlog from Save Venice. Such a fantastic interview. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Rose

[@okienana11]

I loved this episode. I also love how you are so generous with the charities, you have chosen some wonderful ones.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Nancy

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

When I cook artichokes, I save the water and use it as a broth.. add astringents, like bay leaf, allspice, juniper berry, pepper berry and dash of either a vinegar or lemon of both.. I started doing this when I heard Italian grandmothers use the artichoke cooking water as a health tonic... So not surprised there is a liqueur..

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Valeria

[@BernardDauphinais]

So many beautiful gifts. Phillip's new fabric looks stunning next to his blue sweater.

[@charleswalker1185]

So loving the peonies!

[@johart8922]

I loved Andie's gifts for the Chapel and for Phillip too. Very thoughtful gifts, she's a beautiful addition to the La Lande family, with her frequent visits.

[@myhillslife27]

In my 20s I stayed at a convent and you had to be in by 9pm and out by 8am but it was thee most memorable stay anywhere on my travels and Venice is one of my favourite cities, Edinburgh is another and London in the 1980s. The nuns were beautiful and I would get free trips on the vaporettos as I help the nuns on board and was with them so had free travel. It was on an island it was magical

[@imhappy3093]

What a unique and wonderful experience!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Andie is so very lovely. She is right. This is the best community.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Rhoda

[@lyndablack3438]

The candle sticks match the colour scheme in the chapel. I love the idea of the green with some gold xx

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Lynda

[@romiehutson5230]

We love you too Andy🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@charleswalker1185]

I have said this since the beginning..it is like being there with you..and it is a glorious bit of fun!!

[@carolann1320]

I love the chapel. Something about it reminds me of one in Capistrano California. There is a peacefulness about it.

[@elizabethnewton-faas5520]

Love the chapel restoration, every little detail brings so much more beauty and peace.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Elizabeth

[@cherrycochrane9677]

Love to see Andie very talented and love anything on Venice . I loved it too ant to go back some day

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 cherry

[@aletverster]

Such a joyful one to watch. I could almost féél spring in the air! Just love Andie, too, what a lovely and talented woman. x

[@albertpeckham8708]

The fabric is quite lovely!.

[@kathleensmith8365]

Isabelle will know what to do with the holy water font. It is a sacramental. So nice to see Andie, such a sweet person and talented artist. Her work brings happiness to us all.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@brendam5356]

What a fabulous mix of fun and pleasure my eyes were glued to the screen always an angel Stephanie giving caring devoting your whole waking hour Well most of it😀to sharing history beauty gifts you do make my week inspired and alive with possibility ❤️So nice to see Andie Abiento my loves😘😘❤️❤️👌👌

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Brenda

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

How is the weather condition treating you over there?

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It is impossible to love Venice more than I do, one of the most unutterably beautiful places ever, but I must admit, when I went there (only once, but never to be forgotten) it struck me that the last thing I would ever call it is 'serene'! For me, it is a cauldron of never-ending activity and splendour, the last place I would ever go to for 'serenity'! I find myself wondering if it was more serene in the fifteenth century? Very likely so, since there were no motor taxis or vaparettos back then. Even so, I am fairly confident that it was not exactly serene at any point in its history, even if less noisy! Whatever the truth of that, it is a living miracle. Charity Suggestion Box: THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION which restores vision for people in the Third World. Going blind en masse, unnecessarily because the cannot afford treatment. Thank you for the video. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@leslikuyweski4576]

It's so nice to see Andie! She's lovely! You've all received such thoughtful gifts today.

[@cherrymcsharry8869]

Stephanie, it is lovely to see you looking so happy, you look radiant.

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

The earrings are lovely on both of you!The candlestick will be beautiful painted also!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Patricia

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

@@jeffreywilliams7205 Hi Jeffrey!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

@@patriciaodoherty5202 How are you doing?

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

@@patriciaodoherty5202 I am from Fremont California,how about you ?

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

@@jeffreywilliams7205 Bay Area but I am in Wyoming right now!Had a Glass Art Studio in Alameda for 30 years on the Bay overlooking SF and Oakland. But the Marina was sold. I had 3,000.square foot glass studio there for many years before they developed the area.

[@mnizourin]

Lemon balm is good to ease anxiety too!

[@josephinedavidson5968]

Good to see you Andi and sorry we are missing one another, your book of paintings was wonderful, I envy your talent xx

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Josephine

[@rowenro7046]

Lovely to see Andi and Natti. Such lovely ladies.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Wendy

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

This was such an enjoyable happy time we spent with you all. Thank you

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Gloria

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Daffodils on your table are so pretty

[@brislingerland3742]

Loved how you showed the green candle sticks in the chapel. Philip's hair looks great in a ponytail btw.. Brigitte 🌷

[@myhillslife27]

Lovely to see you Andie, what a sweet gift I love it being a blue and white fan

[@wmomente]

So glad you’re helping - with the charity monies to help keep Venice alive

[@gaby9808]

Lovely.. as Always! Thank you al💛

[@bettyintihar6032]

I love Andi’s artwork,💕💕Great Vlog as usual. Saying hello from a cold snowy western Pennsylvania!!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Betty

[@jonimarchese7655]

My vote is the Chapel for the holy water font. I love Natti and Emory (hope I spelled your names correctly) I am happy you found each other; I see you faces light up when you are together or just when you mention each other by name.

[@michaelt8727]

This vlog, Venice Comes To The Chateau, proves beyond a doubt that Stephanie is a very gifted chatelaine thanks to so many generous and thoughtful gift givers, and deservedly so. As to the candelabras, I'd say they'd be even more impressive with a soft red base color to "anchor" them, some dark blue hints to harmonize them with existing elements and gold trim highlights to create an absolute sense of balance and belonging, as if they had always been a part of the chapel's visual majesty and spiritual sensibility. Who can doubt that Philip will work his magic.

[@lisafriedrich9625]

How we need to take care of each other

[@Linda-9037]

The holy water font should be in the chapel with blessed water...its so beautiful !!!!

[@chrissih4046]

Absolutely agree!

[@shannonbailey8201]

The chapel is looking great. Cannot wait to see more improvements.

[@pw4075]

Andi, you have such a beautiful, loving spirit!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Pat

[@caroledrury1411]

The construction workers sing!! Doesn’t get better

[@cynthialambert9067]

Probably a passing gondolier, from the sound of it.

[@Adriana_mg]

Beautiful and thoughtful gifts, as usual. I couldn’t be on the chat today, but hello Andie 😊😘

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Knock knock

[@allankarenbayne9835]

That's was good every one joing in so joy

[@albertpeckham8708]

The peonies are absolutely gorgeous! Can you tell the name of them? I'd like some for my garden...Thank you.

[@VictoriaN72]

Your gratitude gives me such joy! 💖

[@theobaldlolworth4717]

AD Shelley: *thumbs up*; we could all learn a bit about gift-giving from her, I'm sure!

[@klt03]

So lovely! The chapel is really evolving. I actually can see that fabric as a vest or jacket for Philip? Too dandy-ish?? ❤🌸

[@sth.777]

Wow, such a variety, and a whirlwind of locations and beautiful gifts! So many generous people all over the world. It's such an encouragement to see.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@purplehaze5977]

Great vlog enjoyed that thank you all

[@irenebrown3144]

And I is such a lovely person, the candlabra is beautiful

[@christinegrahamchris2573]

Lovely to see Andi

[@metropcs7560]

Andi's work is wonderful!!!

[@willowbend1700]

Nice vlog! And March donations could be a second donation to 🇺🇦 - maybe World Central Kitchen or animal rescue organization.

[@patriciajamieson9020]

translated the recipe INGREDIENTS FOR ANGELICS 200 g Flour 120 g Butter 120 g Powdered sugar 100 g Toasted hazelnuts (Processed into flour) 1 Teaspoon Powdered chemical yeast 1 sachet Vanillin There you go Philip I hope you aren't allergic

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Patricia

[@ehpeachylove]

I am always touched by these videos but today was really special and brought tears to my eyes. Such a lovely gift to the charities . I especially love those beautiful candelabras and perfect in the chapel. It is getting much needed love to its glorious space . ❤️❤️

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋

[@cheriethievin9243]

Andie you bring so much to the chateau

[@Blessings.429]

I am with you Stephanie I think the FONT needs to be in the Chapel, just inside the door. When I find my Rock cut Crystal of Pope John Paul, I have had him for a long time. But my heart says he belongs at LaLande. Sending love 💕 peace ✌️ blessings 💯🙏🏻. 💖🇦🇺. Andi is so sweet , the colour is same as in the walls..💖💖💖

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Lady

[@katharinatrub1338]

Ohhhh the earrings Stephanie suit you so very well! ...and the Windows and Chaple look faaaantastic ! Take care ; )

[@suehall3298]

Love the candle sticks Loverly video🤗🤗💐🤗🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@tc7486]

Andie, the feeling is mutual.❤️

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

LOVE the candlesticks; it was good to see the nativity put away seeing it's lent at the moment.. LoL April 17th will be time to decorate for Easter. Would you ever think of trying to find another restorer for the chapel; do to the man you found hasn't come? LOVE you guy's! ❤

[@1231ms54]

Love the candle sticks.

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Martha

[@eileeng2492]

Andie, you are a wonderful person!

[@jeffreywilliams7205]

Hello 👋 Ellen