How lovely that your guest thanked Marie by stroking her arm and shaking her hand. I so appreciate guests who acknowledge all the hard work put in by the people who make the chateau so special.
@annetteenchelmaier24745 ай бұрын
The work that has been done in the Chapel so far is absolutely stunning.
@peter_bazinet5 ай бұрын
The table is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
@dotell89255 ай бұрын
I like the kitchen without the curtains.
@patriciasmith97125 ай бұрын
I do too ! I am not fond of curtains in general, they hold a lot of dust and delay sunny streams
@crae34225 ай бұрын
Agree.
@goldenineke5 ай бұрын
Curtains provide warm and a feeling of security in the winter months in Europe.
@patriciasmith97125 ай бұрын
@@goldenineke yes ... here in icy Canada, we still prefer the streams of sunlight - and to have so many different views is wonderful.
@pattiearehart1185 ай бұрын
Me also!
@KelliBronxGirl5 ай бұрын
I love that the restorer doesn’t mind being on camera and explains the process of the restoration. I am fascinated by it
@patriciarinaldi93905 ай бұрын
The chapel everytime you show it is transformed to such a magnificent space. I am so in awe of its beauty.
@marshawargo72385 ай бұрын
I never envisioned it looking This Good❤!!!
@Sharon-Me5 ай бұрын
That is a long day for you, Marie, gathering all of the food, prepping it, serving it, cleaning up, doing the dishes and then you have to put on a new tablecloth and set it for breakfast, wow, at least you are young!!!
@thoeset5 ай бұрын
I think that Dave does the cleaning and washing up. I’m sure Marie helps also.
@carolinegooder70915 ай бұрын
Dave washes up. Philip helps serve and clear. Marie does final clear up at the table. Philip helps with some wash up. Marie also does the flowers, putting them out and moving them. Amaury and Natti go home and don't help at the table anymore. ❤
@Sharon-Me5 ай бұрын
@@carolinegooder7091 Thank you for giving us what is obviously insider information!!!
@LaReynedEpee5 ай бұрын
@@Sharon-MeNothing anybody who watches regularly or is a patron can't tell you
@LaReynedEpee5 ай бұрын
Catering is indeed a long a tiring job, as my sister, a former cook, could tell me. And not usually the best paid either, for all the work that goes into it.
@irenewilson93235 ай бұрын
It’s fascinating seeing the restorers at work and being able to follow their progress is is a joy 👏
@alysrichardson94285 ай бұрын
Their restoration work is amazing.
@sterterous5 ай бұрын
The chapel is coming on amazingly. I can't believe how good it's looking. The restorers obviously have a great knowledge and a passion for their work. Looking forward to seeing the complete restoration.
@lindascott20085 ай бұрын
I love how Marie is looking so classy & polished when it comes time to come in front of the guests, professional right to the end. I bet she has a routine now, keeping the appropriate clothes handy nearby & doing a quick change just before putting the cuisine on the plates, good for you Marie! I'm so impressed at all you do, flowers too
@victoriamafrank46005 ай бұрын
What a lovely gesture from your guest, shaking Marie's hand. It is lovely to see how appreciated she is, which she obviously deserves....and more ❤
@BlindFaith1115 ай бұрын
Marie is so talented with her cooking, flowers, eye for the details & such a darling personality
@elisabeth61085 ай бұрын
When you were looking out the window at John and Phillip walking the dogs I had to search carefully to find Lancelot The Dot. He is so tiny, so adorable and such a happy, joyful little boy!
@andreadern44635 ай бұрын
🍃🐕 Yes! Such a delight to see Lancelot playing tag with his doggie friends…he was having a ball!🍃💚
@cliffhorman68465 ай бұрын
I am always so impressed with the talented dedicated people restring the chapel It is fascinating.
@christineh57905 ай бұрын
The restoration work being carried out in the Chapel is sublime! The team of workers are exceptionally talented. 👏💖🙏🏻👏💖🙏🏻
@flowerlady-e5u5 ай бұрын
I like the kitchen without curtains too. It's so busy you don't need curtains at all. This way it makes the kitchen seem bigger,airy and more open to the light.
@LaReynedEpee5 ай бұрын
You definitely want good lighting in a kitchen and it does make a big difference.
@ConnieG-f6c5 ай бұрын
Still gut wrenching to see Notre Dame.
@pamelahaskell8095 ай бұрын
The chapel is so beautiful and colourful inside. How wonderful to have these restorers to make it this way.
@sharond73555 ай бұрын
The chapel is beautiful. Marie's cuisine, so beautifully presented, like a magazine photo. Marie could put together quite a spectacular cookbook.
@thomasgansevoort9295 ай бұрын
My Grandmother had a dining room table the same size as yours. She had a pad made that accordion folded in four sections. It was covered in thin felt, then the first table cloth, usually white but sometimes lace, then the second tablecloth. This made a luxurious feel to it and held plates, glasses and silverware in position. It also produced a dampening effect on loud conversation that was quite pleasant. The lace was machine made, nothing expensive. As a child I loved to run my hands over that lovely smooth top cloth. When not dining the table was stripped to its wood surface, polished, then in the center, was placed an oval shaped metal bowl with discreet pierced designs that was filled with life size transparent glass fruit which fascinated me, especially the grapes which were wired together, though the wire didn't show unless they were picked up. It had once been a lamp, the bulb illuminating the fruit, but she had cut the electric cord off and removed the bulb, smart lady she.....and a really fantastic cook to boot.
@sharol9465 ай бұрын
I worked in lead dust for 14 years. I also had to have the men take blood tests every 6 mo. I was their Safety Supervisor. Many precautions are to be taken.
@dmforsuh93145 ай бұрын
At least Marie can have a flat surface beside the stove dedicated to meal prep. Marie the meal looked wonderful with this dinner service. The green accents were lovely! The great thing about being a trained Cook is that you can take your skills all over the world!
@dmforsuh93145 ай бұрын
......in the off season of course ❤❤❤.
@jeffreygatrall5 ай бұрын
Marie is an absolute joy and a treasure.❤
@carolynhoover94445 ай бұрын
The chapel is looking good. Lancelot is a little cutie. Say hello to all and hopefully we can hear from your lovely mother and Percy.
@dianneeverett16335 ай бұрын
The chapel is beautiful. The restoration crew are so talented.
@jajaazmi44415 ай бұрын
Your mum has done right by you, Stephanie, is that how you say it. She nurtured you well. You take on everything with so much positivity. Nothing is less with you. You are so geared and enthusiastic. It must also be the Scot in you.
@dmforsuh93145 ай бұрын
Stephanie has her father's positivity.... ask everyone else at the Chateau when Maman is around...😮😅
@lorrainel23145 ай бұрын
The restorers are doing a fantastic job 🌟
@deanebrownfield68665 ай бұрын
You have to fall in love with John's chateau, LaLande and Dans' magnificent ruin being reborn in front of our eyes. All different yet all truly French Chateaus on their own way back to greatness. One nearly done , one well on the way and one just starting. the long journey. You can see and envision near reality with such great video and sound and script. A lovely experience for everyone . so well crafted and in real life. Amazing all of you. The food beyond belief. Marie is just becoming one of the great chefs , florists, baker and a person so sound even the dogs know and love her. She is becoming her own blooming flower. This should really be on KZbin. Gt my new hip 2 1/2 weeks ago, I'm in PT to get ready to start walking again. I saw my grandson's Henry's large star being restored in the Henry vault He's a zero now but will be 1 in November. I'll bring him to the Chapel to see his star one day. Miracles are happening at LaLande for sure. Thanks for sharing.
@trishwinstead285 ай бұрын
Speedy recovery to you. I also have a star for my son. It makes me so happy.
@lizstevenson78015 ай бұрын
The Chapel is looking amazing, thank goodness they are experts doing the painting with years of knowlege regarding poisons. Marie is looking so much happier and the food is lovely. Glad your sounding better Stephanie, I think you were sucker than you let on....keep up with getting back to full health please. 💕🇦🇺
@NatiHerron5 ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping us informed about the chapel restoration, fascinating!
@AP-kb3tn5 ай бұрын
The chapel is looking remarkable!
@paulettebarber72195 ай бұрын
Oh the work surface looks so good and is surely a better place to prepare meals. So interesting learning about the way the painting restoration is done. I’m sure they are extremely careful working with such dangerous paint. But it’s looking so beautiful!
@yvesgonin19585 ай бұрын
Lalande in its best "grandeur". Beautiful dinner with those Lalande potatoes... XXX Yves
@crae34225 ай бұрын
The chapel just grows in beauty. Has me wondering how many similar chapels with their original decorations have survived. Any idea, Steph?
@rosedespoina5 ай бұрын
Tellement facinant quand vous parlez avec Benoit! :)
@elisabethhopson56395 ай бұрын
The chapel is looking wonderful. If you cannot find tablecloths the right length, try buying material by the metre to the length you need. It is then a simple turn of the edges and sew in a straight line to finish off.
@carolehanrahan5 ай бұрын
I don't know where Marie finds the energy to do everything she does in the run of a day. She is a very talented lady and I hope she knows that. Everything looked so delicious and then she has to get ready to do it all over again the next day! The chapel is really going to be a jewel when it is finished. I can't wait!
@tinacarrol67025 ай бұрын
Marie Is Doing a Brilliant job. Xx 😘
@JudithBisson5 ай бұрын
14:48 have you thought of going to a fabric store? That way you can have the table cloth 4 meters long. NP. 😉
@annemackenzie72955 ай бұрын
Good idea! 😀
@kwwa79825 ай бұрын
no drapes in the kitchen please. No dogs either but I am alone on that one. Gives me the willies to think of the germs and how quickly several of you get ill so often.
@caroleharden30555 ай бұрын
Get a life!
@thewilliamseswonderfulworld5 ай бұрын
Marie is outdoing herself with the beautiful meals. Yum! ❤
@sharongruener60785 ай бұрын
Philip looks very dashing in his suit. Blessings.
@paigepooler90365 ай бұрын
Happy to see the beautiful progress in the Chapel! That ceiling is stunning!
@wildflowerwind69415 ай бұрын
Food looks great but I would need more to eat than that.
@carolinegooder70915 ай бұрын
They have snacks and drinks in the late afternoon and coffee and snacks after dinner. Breakfast is just put out in the dining room, and you find your own lunch. ❤
@LaReynedEpee5 ай бұрын
It's a late dinner, though, would you want to stuff yourself just before bedtime 🤔
@kimstearns8795 ай бұрын
I feel so sorry for Marie
@Sparrowdean5 ай бұрын
Why? She is doing work that she says she enjoys-cooking and arranging flowers-in a place where she says she loves living. Not many people are so fortunate to live and work with friends. In addition, the B&B season is only 6 months long, and she only has to cook guest dinners 2 or 3 times a week.
@mireille47515 ай бұрын
Don’t be sorry. Cooking at Lalande is a good opportunity of training for Marie. She had a one month course in a cooking school in England and needs to practice now before becoming a professional chef. She is young and has still a lot to learn through practice. At Lalande she is surrounded by friends and cooks only a few meals a week. In a previous video some months ago, she said she wanted to be a chef on a yacht, which is much more challenging.
@BiancaMH3 ай бұрын
Why?
@Army2Fire5 ай бұрын
What a treasure Marie is!
@lisaakinlabi5 ай бұрын
The amazing skill and patients one must have to make stencils for the paint restoration and then put them into action, ensuring things are perfectly fit for the space and design they are emulating. Then to repeat that multiple times so there is continuity in each step - it just blows my mind. I have done stenciling before and it was tedious and difficult to make it work as I envisioned it. With each step in the restoration it just blows my mind how stunning it is.
@mikkinordman53765 ай бұрын
I just love the power of transformation!! Please do pass on to the Chapel restorers my warmest regards, I'm sure many besides me, are in absolute awe of the work they are doing and it is such a pleasure to see the beautiful gem come back to life!
@scottburbridge31705 ай бұрын
John has such a beautiful palace and gorgeous landscaping.
@kasiapontoizeau27235 ай бұрын
I love the video as ALWAYS! I’m in the middle of renovating myself a 200 years old house and I’m a little obsessed with the details! 🙈 I LOVE the new place for Marie to work! The wood-top working space is just a piece of ART!!! Bravo Aumery! However, please can I come and paint the hotte 🙈😂😂😂 and the wall behind it 🙈😂😂😂and put all the collection of cuivre you have there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️LOVE YOU ALL … et a demain 😘😘😘😘
@loisannward5 ай бұрын
Hello. I was wondering if you were thinking of making the repainted flur de le for names? Like you did the stars? I wouldn't mind helping with the restoration. Thank you Loisann.
@kevinjewell2335 ай бұрын
Sweet Dream to Lalande!!!
@alc70205 ай бұрын
What a gem they have revealed with their amazing chapel work.
@nokesbob22565 ай бұрын
The chapel restorers are artists them selves. Your Chapel is going to be over the top gorgeous. Even seeing it from my computer screen I can see how magnificent it will be. The whole Chapel is a work of art. I've never seen a small Chapel that is so ornate!
@marije13675 ай бұрын
Dear Marie, the roasted artichokes were absolutely delicious ! Definitely worth repeating. Thanks a lot for all the delicious food. Love from The Netherlands.
@metropcs75605 ай бұрын
Love the new guest, love the video, you guys are so sweet. Have a wonderful weekend.
@lindagage73155 ай бұрын
Loved the work done in the chapel, it's looking Great!
@commonsense2465 ай бұрын
Chapel is just astounding Steph...so gorgeous
@teresaproano79845 ай бұрын
Marie your food looks absolutely delicious. The table is lovey Philip!🎉thank you Stephanie for another wonderful video.
@BernardDauphinais5 ай бұрын
There's a nice vibe coming through these videos; I like it. So nice to see Grant and daughter back.
@marybeshay85045 ай бұрын
Marie is working super hard
@CKLee-rs4kl5 ай бұрын
The chapel is coming along beautifully - the restorers are so incredibly talented. And I really loved your guest wearing the tiara for dinner -- she looked like a lot of fun!
@Jayrose595 ай бұрын
You need a separate pile of "tablecloths that fit" in the laundry. 😂😂
@laurabuntin2595 ай бұрын
I never get tired of looking at the porcelain and Krystle Philip painstakingly chooses for each meal. I love colored glass and the tablecloths are outstanding. They give one a cozy happy feeling.
@delinayoungs39885 ай бұрын
The blue breakfast table cloth is gorgeous! The table setting for dinner was outstanding as well ❤️
@bryanspindle44555 ай бұрын
The chapel is looking amazing. I love Amaury's worktop. I was thinking a blue and white tile backsplash would look great on the wall above it.
@thesecretwindowspot12985 ай бұрын
If Marie sees this: you are a treasure for LaLande❤ you are so sweet, so kind, so talented, and funny. Wish I met you one day. I’m Norwegian as well as you. Steph, you look amazing. ❤️ you have such good style! The vlogs brings me joy ❤️always!
@_Tiamat_.5 ай бұрын
💜💙💚 Lovely Chapel.
@peterwhite92615 ай бұрын
It warms my heart to see the progress in the chapel. Amazing work. Sorry to heR about the paint being lead and mercury. I know the workers will maintain their safety as professionals. That was a lovely meal service, Marie.❤
@jlebo0015 ай бұрын
Marie! What a gem!!!!!!!!!
@Leonascreativeendeavors5 ай бұрын
Everything and everyone is so lovely and interesting per usual. ❤
@charmees66375 ай бұрын
John’s Chateau is glorious what a view from your room. All good things must come to an end. Back at Chateau Laland the work they’ve done in the Chapel is stunning. New guests and interesting yummy dinners by Maree
@mariagillinson85275 ай бұрын
Blues green and aquas so pretty
@barbaragavin27105 ай бұрын
I know we’ve all said it but the dining chairs are really so beautiful. They fit in with the room perfectly.
@theresagosling15305 ай бұрын
you can order those tablecloths and serviettes from India Inc or Jane Valken in South Africa. Both have online shops.
@juliegoodison74765 ай бұрын
Marie you are a beautiful lady !! as is Stephanie - love to you both - Julie Gold Coast, Aus
@lyricsdebra5 ай бұрын
Would be easy to make a washable pad for under your linens, Amazon has many table pads. They are quilted and protect dishes glass wear etc.
@LaReynedEpee5 ай бұрын
And of course, protect the table itself.
@carolynewilliams11945 ай бұрын
Me and hubby are off to South Africa next week, am so looking forward to picking up some Ardmore napkins. I’d like the Sabie Jungle version in mist. 🤞❤️
@user-nx5yg6vv3o5 ай бұрын
You deserve mucho credit for restoring the chapel, or should I say, for hiring some of the best in all of France, if not the best.
@marianelamuniz99685 ай бұрын
1st Dominican but hopefully not the last. I’m half Dominican, studied in the DR Interior Design, live in Miami since the 90’s and been watching your channel for years now! I Tell all my friends and family to watch you and hopefully someday will be able to visit you all! Continue the great work ❤!
@gillclapham96835 ай бұрын
I'm so glad your ok 👍 and so pleased to see your vlogs back 😄 missed you all ❤
@jeandavies45505 ай бұрын
Missed you four days ❤
@lindacox30625 ай бұрын
Ditto!!!
@annemackenzie72955 ай бұрын
I was rewatching some of the older videos, they are brilliant! Tonight I watched Dan doing the planting in the courtyard when they first prepared it. Also watched the Lalanders racking out the gravel in their dressing gowns- hilarious 🤣 🤣🤣 I highly recommend a trip down memory lane, it’s great to look back and see all that’s been achieved ❤️
@marisaconner6285 ай бұрын
The chapel is looking so good! And Marie is a genius in the kitchen as well as with flowers! What an artist she is creating a feast for the senses!
@Helen-d1b5 ай бұрын
You could initial the underside corner of table cloths for size. Then you don't have to unfold them to find the right ones!
@Hanneled5 ай бұрын
I hope you are already planning the first mass and celebration after complete restoration! Looking forward to who the Priest will be and the Government Officials and all the gang and of course the workers who restored it.
@karenvknight65165 ай бұрын
These restorers and painters are amazing
@bambiborel68375 ай бұрын
So proud of you Sadie; you are going to sit back one day and look around with pride in what you’ve doing today ❤
@lindamounts21935 ай бұрын
Wrong vlog.
@BiancaMH3 ай бұрын
Who is Sadie?
@Baghwanita5 ай бұрын
The chapel, its glory is returning. Can't wait to see a wedding there
@monikastuckey87375 ай бұрын
Marie is doing a great job!
@fredwilliams68435 ай бұрын
Stephanie is so talented with conversation and videography. Very entertaining.
@sunshining_inthe_hebrides40305 ай бұрын
I just adore seeing the Love being put into the Chapel ❤
@juliahelland64885 ай бұрын
The chapel is coming along nicely! Thanks for sharing! 💯 ❣️
@MnGirl19945 ай бұрын
Perhaps you need 2 dogs... Lancelot seems to love having a friend to play with 24/7
@jasondubey82515 ай бұрын
Just catching up. Gorgeous parkland grounds...
@hughcrawford19785 ай бұрын
An eye catching view over the chateau you were visiting. Back home in the kitchen, and Chapel. The lead paint requires all the respect (Safety Protectin) if it is being sanded to prevent inhalation of dust. I love the approach of building up the paint in layers. As ever the chief produces amazing meals.
@rankinstudios53425 ай бұрын
Marie, the new countertop Amaury made is the perfect height to prevent backaches! The meal looks yummy! Enjoying listening to the Chapel Artisans! ~Terri & Colin Rankin 😊
@michaelt87275 ай бұрын
The footage of Philip and John walking with the three dogs is hysterical because Lancelot is barely more than a speck in the distance next to the two big dogs.
@Sherry-lasvegas245 ай бұрын
Beautiful work in the chapel! So exciting to see the progress!
@jenngreen49255 ай бұрын
LOVE ALL MY LA LANDERS ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
@JohannaVeerenhuis5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for another lovely vlog. 🫶💞🫶 Incredible, how beautiful the chapel is becoming. It truly reminds me of some of the interior of Neuschwanstein. And Marie, I totally admire you for all you do and how you do it. 💞💪💞