Wonderful gifts for the chateau!

[@AbigailCarterauthor]

Wow! Another viewer alerted me to this cadeau video when they contacted me to tell me they had bought my book after watching it! I sent the postcards and my book long ago and had completely forgotten about it! Thank you Stephanie for your heartfelt reading. I am blown away by such genuine excitement, interest, and the raw emotion Tatina and Nattie expressed as you did so. And thank you for all the kind comments as well. What a wonderful, supportive community this is! Just to update everyone - I'm in the process of buying a (petit) chateau in the south of France near Agen. I'm super excited and hope to close at the end of August! Gulp! I might just wind up with my very own channel someday! Thank you to all! XO, Abby

[@chrissih4046]

In tears, dear @Abigail Carter. Bless you and may your dream of moving to beautiful France come true 🌻

[@donnaschmink1801]

God bless you, Abby!

[@annieoannie]

Just so you know, flapjacks in America are basically a pancake cooked on a griddle. Basically, we use the term pancake and flapjack interchangeably. They are not a bar. However, we are famous for things like lemon bars and seven layer cookies etc

[@joyeddlemon798]

Seven layer bars and Hello Dollies are basically the same thing.

[@RosettaMaranos]

Not to mention Nanaimo bars…although not from the US, but from British Columbia (I lived in the Pacific Northwest for many many years and B.C. felt like my neighborhood even with a border crossing). I hope someone sends Stephanie some Nanaimo bars!

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

@@RosettaMaranos Those are the BEST! I'm also in the PNW and my parent live in the Lower Mainland. :D

[@cathymc8365]

@@RosettaMaranos Manor and Maker made Nanaimo bars at Christmas

[@RosettaMaranos]

@@cathymc8365 Did Stephanie et al get to sample them? I feel that she and all the laLanders are the repository for all things epicurean!

[@bridgetcooper6331]

Natalie is so sensitive and empathetic. What a sweet lady. :)

[@chrissih4046]

Gorgeous Stephanie! Everything you wear is just so lovely & I love how all the beautiful outfits gifted are a perfect fit! xxx

[@jonimarchese7655]

The horror of 9/11 will never go away, and as a New Yorker it's devastation, loss and constant reminder of a forever changed skyline. will always be a big part of New York. I feel her pain and cannot wait to purchase her book and tell so many people I know that she has written it. I am very happy she has found peace in her new life, and Lalande is a bright spot in her day. Thanks Stephanie and all at Lalande for being a beacon of brightness to a lot of us. Love from NY.

[@starmysticcatarot4928]

The story of Abby hit like a brick, what an amazingly strong woman. Thank you for sharing with us :)

[@cathymaurer356]

Love seeing you wonderful people opening wonderful gift. I’m glad Michael is spending time at the chateau. He adds a certain je ne sais quoi Hope to see more of you with all the other beautiful chateau dwellers.

[@debbierudolph9489]

I wonder if Ruth is there with him?

[@carolinegooder7091]

My family gave me a tea shirt that says, "If they are books, It isn't hoarding".🤣🤣🤣🤣❤

[@chrissih4046]

Love it! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Gosh the thoughtfulness that goes in all those gifts!! It’s amazing to see every week. Each and everyone of them are beautiful and amazing in their one way!! It’s a joy to watch!💚🌿🌸

[@maryschlotter108]

🤚🏻I have watched Chateau Diaries from day one, and all the Cadeaux’s and all patron videos as well. This was a beautiful cadeaux . I am from NY and when I heard Abigail’s story it was extremely heart wrenching. I will read her book as I am trying to make my way through grief after having lost someone this past December. I wish her a beautiful move to France and I’m so happy for her. Do you see how much good, how much beauty you bring Stephanie? Your father is so proud of you !

[@kimberly_erin]

Just started laugh because flapjacks are pancakes in the US. So funny to hear the confusion between countries. … yay counted whitework! The only embroidery I seem to manage to do correctly! O my goodness Stephanie with the hedgehog was hilarious 😂 Oh Abby you sound like such a wonderful person, I hope you realize all of your future dreams. Ps. Your painting is beautiful. Patrick, you parents were very lucky to have you. The other craft I do is tatting! I’m inspired by these beautiful cards. Stephanie those earrings match your new outfit perfectly and they are stunning! I love cameos. That was the perfect ending. Thanks fluffe

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Wonder gifts! I must say it's lovely to see Michael Potts home. He is so charming and patient and seems to really enjoy everything LaLande! As he should😎

[@allymayful]

He is delightful. Such a lovely friend.

[@mavep2855]

Lovely gifts! 🙏❤️

[@lawrencebaker2318]

As always, Cadeaux delivers! Fun, joy, beauty, thoughtfulness and poignancy!

[@cherrylwegner6292]

Steph : You mean you're so " in pink " with each other...Cherryl from Canada

[@mattlaramie5400]

Stephanie, The peacock earrings are so very Coco Channel. I love them ! I picture you wearing them with an ancient Chinese robe or Tibetan Kasaya as you stroll the corridors of Shangri - La Lande. 💗 from California ! 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@carolwood9270]

Natty, you are so beautiful……your hair is amazing. I love your reserved personality.

[@lisabroucekmattson1039]

The story that Abby relayed is so spot on. I’m only a year and a half into being a widow and just now stopped crying daily. 9-11 was so devastating and my heart goes out to Abby. Traveling was our ‘thing’ and after a year, I had to see if I could do it by myself - I went on a Rhine river cruise !!! So now that I know I can do it I plan on visiting all of you at La Lande soon. Your positive energy will do me wonders!! Thank you for everything you and all the La Landers do for lifting one’s spirits!! ❤️💔

[@Randis-vv5hg]

Hi everybody! Gorgeous video, as usual. Love all the thoughtful gifts! For some of us who have been trying to track down the artist Catherine who gifted Stephanie with the gorgeous fairy art a couple of weeks ago, I have found her info and have purchased a couple of items! She is delightful and so generous. She has a KZbin channel called “I paint beauties” and her her name is Catherine Stenhjem. And just for the record - flapjacks and pancakes are the same thing in the US, only flapjacks are cooked on a griddle! Lol

[@kellymyerson29]

Keep up the good work!!! It's so wonderful to see the La Land Landscaping more beautiful every week.

[@Jinjerella]

I feel slightly confused. I feel a strong need to go back in time to this Stephanie and warn her that her dress hanger bar thing is about to fall down and the only thing she's going to have to wear is that beautiful cat dress. I can't wait to see if Kirsty has success with those blue poppies. Years ago they were a big fad and everyone in our neighborhood tried to grow them but no one managed to. You had to put them in the refrigerator for 2 months to simulate winter before the seeds will germinate. It will be interesting to see if she has to do that or if there are now blue poppies that don't require refrigeration first.

[@southernbelle193]

Hello Dollies aka 7 layer bar cookie. Try them, they are fabulous. Believe me….gal from Tn.

[@1omychron]

Gosh, what a small world, I grew up in Dyersburg, Tn, about an hour from Jackson. I’ve lived in Belgium for the last 18 years. I’ve also watched every single video and am a patron too. I, unfortunately, don’t have Joy’s skills with a needle but I can make a mean pancake/flapjack. I love how this channel connects people from all over the world!

[@joyeddlemon798]

Small world 😀😃I haven’t done needle work in a very long time. What took you to Belgium?

[@belinda541]

Hello from Dyersburg

[@GrandmaRM]

Hello! I am watching from Memphis!

[@johncunningham1098]

It’s small world. If on It’s a small world. If only the world could live and laugh in such harmony. God. Bless you and yours. ❤️

[@evansbowen6897]

And hello from Maryville. Good to see there are other Tennesseans in the chateau fan club. Hello dollys are my favorite and I dare not make them as they are so irresistible. They are also called seven layer magic bars but in the South they will always be Hello Dollys.

[@bhavens9149]

Trivia - Wiki says that "I Wanna Be Loved by You" is a song written by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby, with lyrics by Bert Kalmar, for the 1928 musical Good Boy

[@carolehanrahan]

So many wonderful gifts and surprises. I couldn't help but cry when you were reading the segment of the book on loss. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one knows the pain of it and having to go through their belongings. The dress is fantastic and fits you perfectly Stephanie. I also adore the earrings.

[@carolweaver3269]

Such sweet gifts!! Love that count stitch also that is quite a hard and time-consuming item. Had a friend who could do that and she was so good at it. I can only do it on stamped material and larger stitching. Thank you all for the love and fun you bring to us all and so much( meaning to me, as well,) of course. How do people get the sizes so perfect? It amazes me how they can guess as your size in clothes? i cannot find my own clothes to wear as it can be a little big or small or whatever. The people are amazing today, in how they can do so many usual things like that. Stephanie looked so elegant with her hair like that and those Peacock earrings were absolutely stunning!!

[@tamarahornyak5744]

I want to Thank you all for all you do and giving me a reason to smile 😃

[@peterwhite9261]

Another great caddeau! Awesome gifts. We have to see you mix the champagne and gold and snow. Enjoy all and keep well.

[@moirapastre1234]

The cat dress is AMAZING!

[@normamurray4450]

Steph you are so funny...playing with the hedgehog the way you did and completely ignoring the next gift momentarily. The Cat dress is you....I've seen you wear it at the latest guest dinner, yesterday? Abigail's story is heart wrenching, but I am so happy she rose up to move on happily. Everything else was just as moving.

[@bhavens9149]

peacock earrings with gold African dress you brought home.

[@teresacarle294]

🦚 Those green & gold cameo earrings were quite sensational. Your suggestion sounds lovely. 🤔Think they're worthy of a portrait of Stephanie with a pretty updo, a dreamy contemplative expression, some where out in the gardens. 📸Michael Potts could do that assignment with his customary flair. 💚 Bridget from Cali ☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@pateddy6571]

I have watched you since I think it was February 2019 I watch everything you guys do when it comes on the regular KZbin but I can't do patronage because it's only on I only have it on the regular TV love you all

[@helenstella2666]

Chantal .. what a charming & wonderful lady she is, such a delight 💕

[@jeanmkaufmann]

I love the peacock earrings, they are beautiful. They candies look so yummy. 🙂🇨🇦

[@paivitiitta1884]

I'm so touched by the stories of the people who sends you gifts ! It is moving how the Chateau Unwrapped gives them opportunity to open their hearts in form of presents ! ❤

[@valeryc2001]

Stephanie…….who are you, where are you from? I know your story but you are more than that. Thank you for what you give to so many❤️

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

Omg the Gucci style cat dress!wow!

[@Cottonstatecountry]

I laughed and cried during this unwrapped! Also, why is no one talking about how hot Michael Potts is? Sheesh! 🔥 good grief.

[@Winton46]

Super gifts as always - love the cat dress and peacock earrings - thank you for sharing x

[@sandranokes7443]

All amazing gifts, sent from the heart. They are right, you, and all of the people at Lalande have shown a positive light on all of us, during very trying times. I thank you, along with everyone else. With all these treasure, Lalande will be filled with it's own history.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

I,m in Nebraska USA that recipe you were reading we call 7 layer bars. Flapjacks are exact same as pancakes.

[@joyeddlemon798]

Yes 7 layer bars and Hello Dollies are the same thing. That’s what we call them in the south. 😄

[@bluebird1239]

Could possibly name the small guard of the La Lande entrance, 'Gerard The Guard' ?

[@johncunningham1098]

Dear Stephanie. I can’ Believe I’m watching you for almost three years. Blessings upon all you do. John

[@margielynch7196]

Always so much fun, you would think I may be jealous of all the wonderful gifts you receive, but no, I get so much pleasure from the joy you express.

[@susanakurdi3563]

You are always excited

[@chefvinnie8952]

The story about Aaron written by Abigail, certainly made me tear up. Death, loss and grief is a horrible cross to bear

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Hello lovely lalanders ! As always....So thoughtful! Bisous from Alsace 😁😍😘😘

[@turawolfe2841]

I enjoyed seeing all the great gifts sent to you!! So fun!!!!

[@suefisher1077]

Hi from london uk central

[@wisterialane2516]

I'm so excited to see you in the pink dress Stephanie! I have one just like it I found at our second hand store!! I love it. But there were no tags left on it, I wish I knew where it came from.

[@jeanniekartis5916]

So much joy !! ❤️❤️

[@kathyschmidt7312]

You are correct that DC is not a state. It stands for District of Columbia. There is a movement to make it a state eventually, because the residents of Washington, have no Congressional representatives. I was born there. I like to quiz people by saying I was born in the continental US, but not in a state... where was I born? It is amazing how many people can't guess.

[@frenchcountrylove7435]

Today's people care only about how to pleased themselves with social activities on the network.

[@Gayane790]

Thank you for another fun and delightful Cadeaux! Thank you also Stephanie for pronouncing my name so perfectly! Made my day! love and hugs

[@martieflagg4671]

Love the cat dress!

[@NatTayHill]

27:45... I had no idea that a man would ever know what a "sweetheart neckline" would be! You surprise me all the time, Philip.

[@michellecook2338]

Ow god bless you kind loving ladies 💕

[@rachelwyatt9529]

In America we call pancakes 🥞 flapjacks too

[@anuhjarpe1812]

And i love you guys soooo much,you have Entertaint me for all the pandemic and still going strong!😘😘😘😘💖💖💖💖 Thank you Stephanie💖💖💖💖

[@patriciasmith9712]

I echo that 10 fold. They have become my 'adopted family' during this pandemic - thank you all.

[@pattywest1]

I like all of you was so touched by the book by Abby. Yes…it hit home for me too. 🙏🏻

[@tinacarrol6702]

Fabulous Vlog To Night. Beautiful Gifts. Xx 😊😘

[@carolinegooder7091]

I wish there was a 1920's room at Lalande with your yellow King Tut chairs circa 1923 and the post cards. A gramophone player and you are all set.❤

[@deesa3500]

Don't forget, we can watch Philip dance his Charleston too.😊

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

As always, I am amazed at the generosity of people and you are always so appreciative of the gifts. Maybe name the Guard…Sir Robert (for Bob who sent him to you)😊. Love your vlogs look forward to them.

[@kimbaxley7595]

I just finished my sweetened condensed milk today by itself. I bought it to put in my coffee but it never made it. YUM!

[@scottydogism]

Stephanie in the United States. A Flapjack is just a big pancake 🥞

[@josephinewills8647]

Michael So Happy Your Still at LaLand, Beautiful Story From Abigale What a Wonderful Lady , Stephanie you have an Amazing Group Of People around you, So Happy Auntie is Still with you , She is Adorable and her Husband 👌👍💕💕💕🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥂🥂🥂

[@metropcs7560]

Wonderful video!!! I have been so blessed by your videos, thank you everyone for being there!!!

[@martaaberg3330]

Just a head's up; Shasta daisies are lovely, but best planted somewhere their rather stinky scent won't disturb you.

[@lynnea286]

Love the chinoiserie apron!! Blessings to all 💖💖🌹🦄

[@stellaevans752]

Hi Steph and all the beautiful Lalandes, brilliant video as usual I love watching all the gifts being opened and I think Michael is gorgeous! Flap jacks in the UK are made with oats and honey and are delicious, much love to everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NateHunt]

Ahh Stephanie I’m so glad you received the Fluffe! We sent it out in November as a little Christmas present for the chateau, but glad it’s finally arrived - a surprise mid-year treat haha! Enjoy ❤️

[@davidneeson8384]

Stephanie you always look glamorous whatever you wear. Honestly, I think if you wore a bin liner you'd still wear it with grace and panache and make it look fantastic!!

[@carolinegooder7091]

My best friend wears charity shop finds and looks fantastic. Stephanie can do that also. ❤

[@davidneeson8384]

@@linvin18 You're beautiful!

[@trishradloff2421]

I adore 7 layer bars. They are incredibly rich.

[@josephinedavidson5968]

Stephanie you have such a beautiful family and you choose wonderful like minded people to have around you, Michael Potts I am amazed he is not married ! Amoury and Nati, Philip in fact far too many to name here, your very beautiful Aunt x Uncle , well coming from Middlesborough near me ! Bet he loved WHitby as a child ! Me too. Loved seeing Andrew and Ricardo ! I adore them but was sad Mummy, Percy and Gerry were not with you for the party. Loved watching you all, pulled at the heart strings for sure. Xxx love you all x

[@jacquelinereynolds2934]

Michael has a long term partner

[@joyeddlemon798]

@@jacquelinereynolds2934 Ruth. She doesn’t like being on camera.

[@laurieedeburn2449]

thanks

[@bonniefrench9884]

Would it be possible to include closed captioning so we can understand all your comments. Love the videos ! Thank you !

[@deborrastrom8559]

You all are my French Escape indeed.

[@romiehutson5230]

Betty bo was the cartoon image of Marilyn but with dark hair so not to get in trouble by dubbing

[@christinebarnes3493]

Just caught myself looking up Steiff hedgehogs. I’m looking at you Philip 🤓🦔

[@helenelegault719]

Abby's story reminds me of my family. My father passed away in a plane crash when I was 5. My mother had to learn all the same skills Abby did, but because we were Canadians living in America (my father was Canadian military stationed in Anchorage) my mother was forced to come back to Canada after only 6 months. My sister and I were so young (my sister was 8) we never really saw the full scope of our mother's grief. Just hearing the back cover of Abby's story has reduced me to tears. I know she's touched many of us.

[@chrissih4046]

Oh, @Helene Legault, I was in tears hearing Steph read Abby’s book cover & now in tears reading about your life 💔 Sending your mother, sister and you much love from Australia 🌻🌻🌻

[@donnabeaty4760]

Natti has such a caring heart.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Hello Dolly’s are a Square, as in date, brownies or lemon squares"...................Donna Nancekivell

[@jillmjohnson4606]

Another great vlog! Do you ever say who the money is going to anymore on Cadeux? It makes it more connectable 🌸

[@jodic7760]

Stephanie and everyone LaLande, In this world where there is so much hate and discord, it is so nice to see such gracious, beautiful people! Hear in the South (USA), women are known for being hospitable, but you can run circles around us. I don’t know why, but I am always so touched at your giving, kind hearts. I wish I could meet you all, but I want to thank you for all the joy, and entertainment you bring to me. Bless you all!

[@MargaretHill65_]

I agree . They are all precious ❤️🙏🏻

[@laelcampbell1935]

Another, and more popular, name for that recipe is Magic Bars. Although I have heard the name flapjack assigned to a bar type sweet it is normally oatmeal based.

[@rhondasmith4272]

❤️from🇨🇦

[@lisaakinlabi]

Hello all - missing the chats. I just want to say to Abby that I send you hugs and hope your dreams come true after all you have been through. I was so very touched by what Stephanie read. Also hugs to all the Chateau Hoppers and LaLanders.

[@christineh5790]

I too found Abby’s story touched my emotions and I’m so glad that she is finding light at the end of the tunnel. Hugs back to you Lisa, I hope you have not been ill? I haven’t caught up on the chats lately either. Having just spent a week isolating with a very mild dose of Covid, Stephanie’s vlogs and Patreon video interspersed joy through those days for me. I just hope she takes care of herself first and not overdo her workload. 🌹🌻

[@lisaakinlabi]

@@christineh5790 Hugs to you as well. We have all been sick for one reason or another in my house and my son was in hospital again, but hopefully by weeks end we will all be back on track. Drives me crazy when my routine is thrown off. 😜

[@rhondathomas7952]

I just ordered Abigail’s book! Can’t wait to read it. My MIL and my Mama lost my FIL and my Daddy the year before 9/11 at young ages. They both never remarried and lived life unapologetically afterward. My MIL always saying, “He wouldn’t have wanted me to be sad all the time!” My mama just didn’t talk about Daddy at all! “Too painful!” She would say. Now at 83 with Alzheimer’s, he is all she wants to talk about. I hope the book will give me some insight into the lives of the two most important women in my life and help me remember two of the most important, precious men in my life. Thank you Abigail! God’s speed!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Ginger in Gilligan's Island also used to sing that song, if I remember correctly! Lovely presents. Thank you for the video!

[@jenniferrayhill2000]

Yummm. I’ll take the pineapple flavor 😉

[@beautyallaroundme724]

I hope you will show those gold & silver drink things in action. Sounds interesting.

[@lisakilmer2667]

As always, a charming video! Everyone's kind responsiveness to the gifts is inspiring. I looked up Jean Francois du Pouget, Marquis de Nadaillac -- very interesting guy. Although an aristocrat, he served in regional government and engaged in extensive scientific study of paleontology and anthropology. As a Catholic and a serious scientist he would merit an episode on your channel!

[@michelerandall123]

I was thinking of the Pethericks and their Rothschild library shelves to install someday at the Convent and put lots of books in them. Not sure which books went to the thrift store to be enjoyed in new homes. I saw the MIcrowave Cookbooks leaving. I hope you kept some of the historical, romance, garden and artistic books. I don't think it is hoarding when you have so many guests from different backgrounds that might enjoy reading them when staying over.

[@teresacarle294]

📚 Book lover here. 💙Would love a cosy corner @ ⚜️LaLande for reading a historic 💓 romance. 🛄 Nowadays, packed things come at a high 💲premium ✈️. 😉 Back in the 90s brought a 🧳suitcase full of 💕romance paperbacks for my extended holiday in 🐨Western Australia🌐. 🤗 So happy I did! Even 2nd-hand books were 💰pricey in Perth. 💔Heart-breaking news for a voracious reader. 😘Left 'em all for my bestie's mum to enjoy, & filled the empty spaces with 🎁 prezzies for family🦘. 💚 Bridget from Cali ☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@BernardDauphinais]

You're right Stephanie, what you (in the UK) call flapjack, we (in the US) call granola bar. Great video, lovely gifts. Lifts the spirits, thank you!

[@jenwhitelife2464]

Philip, my hedgehog cup is great, but your hedgehog adoption is cuter. Life is good. God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite PS: Tom brought me tea in it this morning. Lovely

[@manuelafarinha3986]

Aren’t the candy floss to be put into alcohol? And create a drink? I’m pretty sure it would melt and leave the scent and flavor

[@cindymarie2475]

I would like to suggest sending a donation toward helping children that are visually impaired or blind. Both my children, now adults, have Retinitis pigmentosa. This organization does so much for the children. They teach them independent skills, education and equipment to help aid them towards independent living. In America they helped so much! I am proud of my children and now how they are thriving as adults❤️

[@susanfabian1521]

I am from Michigan and a flapjack is just another word for pancake here.

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you so much for all the love and joy!! 💝💞💝

[@annam.f.meiners7844]

I’d love the little worrier in the tinies of houses at the gate of Laland.

[@alexk7973]

Little pronunciation hint: the toy company Steiff is pronounced with an i sound, not an ee in the middle. So, like the word life, just with the St in front, which you already correctly pronounced as a sht. 😅 German is hard!