THE CHATEAU DIARIES 103: BROCANTES AND A SPOILT MICHAEL
The Multi-Talented Mr Petherick is BACK at the chateau! He finally gets to open a mound of gifts that have been waiting for him since Christmas, and it's hard to drag him away from his pile of goodies. But I manage to prise him from them long enough for us to have a blast hunting for treasures at a big local brocante, and to get lost on an adventure in the heart of France
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Michael deserves all good things! His face and good humor, along with his can-do attitude and his sharing of his talents makes us happy!! Why shouldn’t many want to make him happy in return? His fans probably know him better, in some ways, than his family. And isn’t this our Covid family? It feels like it! Enjoy!
At one point you wondered aloud why people are so kind to you and your intriguing assortment of cohorts. Stephanie, you are so kind to your viewers and I think most of us realize how blessed we are to get glimpses into your life. Your joie de vivre infuses each episode with delight. Thank you for your weekly gifts to we who can only live the chateau life through you.
Thank you so much, it’s so kind of you to say that 💛💛💛
Everyone feels the same 🧡💛❤️♥️💜
Yes. I feel the same! I so very much look forward to your Vlogs, Stephanie. No matter how I am feeling when I begin to watch your vlog, I feel like I'm actually in on the adventure, and by the end I feel refreshed and happy. You are amazing and true.
With every Michael video I wish I was 45 years younger. He is such a sweetheart.
Michael you do deserve those lovely gifts. I loved watching you open them. Michael and Stephanie you just brightened up my day. 🤗😘💖💖💖
It brightened my day watching him open them, too!
Indeed he does 👍🍀❤️🎖👑
So fortunate to have found you...you cheer me up on an instant!!!
The reaction a michael open is give is so warm, it like looking at kid at Christmas morning
Those two are still kids at heart, bless them ! 😊
As an American, we don’t usually describe someone as “charming”, but I’ll be darned if he isn’t .....and he’s just the cutest thing ... he always makes me smile 😊 I’d say he’s a keeper !!!
The american habit of calling everything, (including furniture) cute, sounds rather weird to europeans ! Well actually, it's kind of cute....😆
Absolutely Adorable Lovely fun People. Loved The Leather Jacket,It Looked So Nice On Stephanie.
Found your vlogs by way of Escape to the Chateau DIY (after watching every episode of Escape to the Country). I am in Heaven - everything in your vlogs is so entertaining and informative. I ❤️ history, antiques (so jealous of your brocantes - could spend hours and hours perusing all the wonderful items). Your life is what I’d dream mine to be, but I’ll be content living vicariously through you. Your family, friends, parties, animals (especially the hedgehogs and peacocks), food, food and more food, history lessons, etc. keep me entertained at night after settling down from my busy day. Lots more vlogs to catch up on, but it’s like a great big book that you hope will never end. I have visiting your chateau on my bucket list of things to do 💝🥰
We love you and all the La la landers !!!!
Honestly you've inspired me to get my own Chateau I have created a plan and will do so by next year.
chief sebastian fontenelle best of luck to you 🧡💛❤️♥️💜
Wow, that’s the spirit! Let me know if you need any advice and GOOD LUCK with your plan 😊
@@TheChateauDiaries I'm planning in my next life! In the mean while I will enjoy living through your blogs! Thank You! Congratulations! on your patrons.
I wish that this chateau would find a new owner kzhead.info/sun/eKyFgN6Zi5Z-rGw/bejne.html
Brigitte Reichardt I hope it’s not the castle where the dragon was flying over head....is this located in Niort?
That’s it , I’m officially addicted ! It’s the first thing I watch out of bed, during my morning coffee, and the last thing I watch in bed (: I’m going around the fixing things now...lol
Happy to see Michael back. You two bring out the best in each other. And yes, he deserves all the lovely gifts he received. 😊
Love Michael! He is so talented. Your friendship is a real blessing. Wonderful creatures both ☺️
I love Steph, Ian and Michael together. Hilarious banter. I laughed so much at the bridge part.
Cutest gift opener ever! 💜 We all need a Brenda in our life!
Hurrah!!! Michael is back! Love his humor. 😃
THe stuff in that Antique Store would sell for 10 times that much in the US
Judging by his driving Ian and my dad must be long lost brothers! Honestly my family takes the exact route to every landmark we visit. Dad drove us around New Mexico for two days in the exact same fashion trying to reach a beautiful mountain we saw in the distance only to finally admit it was a mirage and give up! One of my favorite trips ever and your little fiasco reminded me.
Michael welcome back. We missed you! Stephanie is much happier when you're around....I think. I know I am.
Jasmine Nelson seconded 💚
What a difference 2 years have made. So much change….for the good of course.
Just the funnest thing to wake up to! So jealous of the charity shops you have. We can only dream of them!
We are very lucky with the brocantes here!
Yes you have the best shops there! I hope to get there one day soon! Kids are grown and I’m a widow now , my schedule open, but have to save. I’m still looking for that red peacock toile like your bed pillows!
Same here in Berkshire. So expensive and over priced!!!!😢
More jealousy about the French op shops from here in Australia
I love Micheal Petherick and your vlogs together are really charming!
Here's to hoping you make that vlog about the lady and the unicorn!
I'm sure that I'm in love with Michael. lol
I Absolutely Love Michael. 😘
So glad to see dear Michael Petherick back looking handsome as ever. You have brocantes that have fantastic pieces of furniture and they are so reasonably priced. Thank you for sharing and take care.
This channel was soooo good back with Michael
You both deserve every present you get because you bring so much happiness into our lives. Xxxxx❤️😍🇬🇧
One more vlog I’ve missed ..... What a treat ❤️
✨Ahhh... France melts my heart! ...and the furniture prices are astonishingly good!! ✨Michael’s humbleness is his greatest charm. ✨Thank you for sharing your amazing lives.🌿☕️😘🥑🥩🥚
But, I also miss your Momma, Percy and the Scottman!!!!!! They are such darlins ‘ .... and Marie .. well, I guess , I love all of you
I have a tapestry on my wall of the one of the senses...I have the unicorn looking at its reflection in the mirror (Sight piece)
you have the very best sense of humor about getting lost and not getting into the castle... you must be so much fun to be around
Revisiting in 2020. 💟☮️
Love seeing Michael.
Stephanie, I would like to donate a one time amount. Perhaps to a chapel fund. I'm sure there are lots of us who would just like to send you a donation to be used at your discretion. I have no idea how to go about sending you a monetary gift. There need not be a reward for the donation. Knowing that whatever I can send will be of help would be most gratifying. I so look forward to your vlogs and all of your friends (Michael is a favorite!). Does FedEx deliver to your door or do we need to send our small gifts by the mail? (I live in the U.S.) I would love to see you decorate more of the bedrooms. You have such exquisite taste. Love and hugs!
Such a pleasure to watch! Blessings to you, Michael & Ian. You’re loads of fun together.💙
Life is more fun when Michael‘s here!
Great video! Love going to the brocante. You found some great pieces. 🙂
This weeks vlog tickled all that I love. Purse shopping, antique hunting , getting lost, good friends, great food and opening presents! I am so happy to hear of your patronage getting so much support. All the best to all at the Chateau.
The nice thing about missing out on seeing something is that it gives you an excuse to return to somewhere amazing!
HEY GUYS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US WONDERFUL 💖💫🌺
Nice to have Michael back. Welcome home. I would be in my element with all that furniture in your charity store. The prices are unbelievable for such quality pieces. Loved the Mona Lisa--so kitsch. Thanks for including us in your adventures today, Stephanie. Regards, Darryl
I love the animals coming for a snack!
I would love to go shopping at a brocante with all of you! Thank you for the wonderful emotional and mental escape from coronavirus and everything. You all are spectacular!
I love your personality, Stephanie! You are so alive and vibrant and funny and cheerful!! I'm so glad I found you!!
Do you realize how lucky you are to be living in France ❓‼️ I am proud to say I am a patron and can not wait to see what goes on this year❣️
Welcome back to France, fantastic news on the supporters x
It’s lovely to be at home! And yes, it’s such fantastic news, I feel a wave of support which is giving me enormous strength - obviously financially, but more surprisingly, emotionally. Renovations are going to speed up around here!
The Chateau Diaries ❤️
Thank you Stephanie for taking us on your fun adventure to that little town’s thrift store and Micheal’s gift opening. I can hardly wait to see where you put the marble topped piece that will hold a sink and your little tea table. I look forward to your videos each week. You have a talent for making daily life an adventure. I appreciate your sharing it with your viewers.
I want to thank you for what you do. For sharing with all of us the great life you live. It makes me happy to watch. I watched your video just now and laughed so hard, round and round to find the castle. Great job. I hope to come see you someday. You all are very special in my book. Watching your videos is helping me through a rough time in my life after the loss of my oldest son Matthew. Blessings.
Roberta Rogers seconded 💜
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Hang in there Roberta! Sending you some big hugs!
cannot say how many times in winter in France my husband and I have done the Exact same thing trying to get to a CHATEAU is crazy funny! around and around and then it is closed! been there done this! so funny and glad to know even the experts do it!
Oh my the furniture🥰 Nova Scotia was founded in 1848 so we have nothing much in the line of beautiful heritage anything. Some things in museums and a few private collections that would cost a fortune if you could even find anything to buy.🥺 Well done Michael, you’re set for the winter, nice warm scarves , a dapper hat and yummy teas. Enjoy your visit, can’t wait to see what else you two get up to. 🥰🙋🏼
I absolutely loved that on the road Adventure. I've only recently discovered this channel but I must say I am enjoying it's content tremendously
I have seen this video and it was just as fun to watch as when it premiered ,you are both so appreciative and unassuming of all your given it is a joy to see you get such beautiful things.
Oh, wonderful! I am so in love with the Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries, since childhood. Seeing them in Paris at Cluny years ago, having that entire museum to my own self, was a dream come true. And now the castle!? But we MUST get in! So close, and yet... I will be completely looking forward to your vlog(s) about them ! I cannot wait. Good to see Ian and Mr. Petherick again! You and Michael Pk. must be true soulmates. Sometimes I think that the people we become friends with, or enter into experiences in this life, we have known in previous lives. Not to sound crazy or anything. But it's a possibility I like to consider. Thank you so much for this and all your vlogs, and for sharing your life with us to the extent that we, as your subscribers, feel like we know you and your compatriots as dear friends. Even Alowycious. And certainly, the Hedgehog!
Michael gives so much joy and is just so talented that he deserved Ll those presssies and it was such fun watching him open them🥰
When I think that Michael lives just down the road from me !
I really want to see more videos of you two shopping together! It is so funny!!
I have to watch every day. It's like catching up with beloved and much missed friends, of which the Chateau is the stately old aunt in the background, watching us all with a benevolent expression. Xxx
I'm a new subscriber and I'm in love with your channel. You are so fun and refreshing, and having friends always coming for a visit is just great! I can't stop watching. Sending love to you all ❤
So jealous of your prices for furniture there!
I am so looking forward to seeing Micheal's beautiful artwork of The Lady and the Unicorn, starring Stephanie, in it's entirety!
I love the wallpaper in your dining room. Its beautiful!
I found one of those marble top tables/wash tables with the marble surround. Mine is a little longer - about 1,7meters, but took the mirror off and it is the perfect drinks table for a summer kitchen. Great for ice buckets, cutting lemons, limes, herbs and the bottles. Would also work fantastically for kettle/tea/coffee machine. Easy to wipe down, better than wood.
What a superb idea! I’m going to look for another one now!
My favourite blog so far! You three are hilarious (and dangerous) together!!!!! Now I’ll be dreaming of brocantes and Fortnum and Masons teas!!!! Au revoir xx Philippa, Australia
Welcome back home Stephanie 🏰💛 So glad to see Michael visiting too 🧣Love the new bag👌👜 - my weakness and oh the Antique shopping - amazing pieces on your doorstep. Enjoy all the new projects. Have a great weekend- can't wait to see what fun you and Michael are upto. Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA
Thank you so much Mandy and OH MY GOODNESS the most wonderful parcel of treats arrived from you today!!! I’ve had as much fun opening them as Michael had in this vlog! I love everything, and am especially excited about the hot water bottle - it’s my new favourite, thank you so much 💛💛💛
@@TheChateauDiaries oh fabulous 💛💋I am so glad you like it. You deserve to be spoiled Stephanie. Enjoy lovely lady. 👑 Thank you for letting me know. X
I love watching people open gifts - the anticipation is delicious :) Such a super video, Stephanie, chock full of all sorts of delights. I really appreciated seeing some of the brocante treasures and even driving around the gorgeous little town of Boussac trying to find the chateau entrance was such fun. The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries were in Australia a few years ago - each flown out in separate planes in case of a disaster - and I would have loved to pop over from NZ to see them but I was travelling in the northern hemisphere. I hope to see them one day, I have heard they are quite breathtaking. I'm so pleased the patreon page is flourishing - it is a pleasure to support all of your restoration efforts.
Aww Micheal looks so guilty about the presents, what a sweetheart ❤️😂
so good to see Michael again and with all his presents. Gorgeous bag Stephanie. So classic.
Your vlogs make the days so much brighter, your laughter is infectious and companionship and commeradity makes me feel a part of your life. I love you all! I am so happy the precious chapel was not damaged.
Best Video Ever.❤❤❤❤❤🙏👍😘😘
Welcome back Michael. Great finds all around.
Lovely to see Mr Petherick again! Also, sweet to see the array of animals waiting for you outside your door. See the peacock has a new hen bird - fingers crossed for little peacocks in the spring! I really cannot believe all the different amount of wonderful things that you find in your charity shops over there (as opposed to UK - eeek!) The prices are astoundingly low for such treasures - wow! Another super fun vlog!
So much fun watching the old episodes ❣️👏🏻👏🏻
People who follow your Vlogs know so much about your family, friends, and volunteers that we feel you are friends. The gifts surely prove how much some viewers watch and know your tastes. I would like a small cottage to furnish with the local antiques. How wonderful the shopping is. Maybe you could turn some space into apartments for rent.
Your videos bring me so much joy! Hugs for all!
Absolutely love your adventures especially this one. It is so great to see the appreciation and enthusiasm you all have for the the surprises both big and small . Always waiting for the next video, loving the Chateau, it's diaries and the those that give it life.
I'm so addicted to your vlogs! So fun!! Thank you💐
I LOVE shopping in used stores, and yours are so much better than in America! What happens here is when stuff comes to the stores on Monday, local antique dealers know. They are allowed to buy the antiques before we can see them. Thus we must pay more if we go to their stores. ☹️ Much of my antiques were from England, the 1960’s, when they thought it was junk! My home is very unique. The history is amazing. Do more shopping 🛍!
Y'all trying to find the way to the castle reminds me of my traveling companion trying to find the mosque in Cordoba. It took three times! It was open when we got there. Then darkness fell when we were returning to Sevilla. I helped us find the way back to the hotel based on recognizing the name of the street with a tile or fan shop that I wanted to visit. No smartphones or GPS at that time. Never made it to the shop: must return!
Seeing all the animals run toward you for their dinner was so adorable!
Your Vlogs bring me much joy, I look forward to your next diary instalment! They’re a much needed joyful distraction. :)
I live in Germany and have been to a Troc just across the border. They have amazing deals! I absolutely adore you taking us along on one of your shopping adventures!
Loved seeing the castle where the Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries were discovered. Looking forward to hearing/seeing more on this! ❤️
D M153 Agree 🧡
Love watching you , Michael and Ian today. How fun. You always put a smile on my face and always so entertaining and informative. 😄
I really enjoyed that hilarious tour around the little French town, such a rustic, sweet place x
I love watching all your videos - think you’re both brilliant! So entertaining
Thank you for another lovely vlog which brought such warmth and cheer on a cold and damp uk evening. We loved all your purchases but gosh do hope the bedspread came with shades!
Haha!! That was so funny when you called Michael a spoilt brat. I could not stop laughing!! 🤣🤣 He is lovely really!! Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you ❤️
What a lovely vlog! I love Aspinal goods, I have one of their purses and looked longingly at their online handbag sales after Xmas. Brocantes are one of my favourite things to do, fab to see all the gorgeous furniture and that Mona Lisa, which was hilarious!
Well now, that was a great vlog. So happy to see Michael back and opening those wonderful gifts. Lets hope we get to see him with the full tweed outfit. I also love that Earl Grey Tea. There is nothing better. My jaw was dropping to hear the low prices of furniture at the brocantes. You would never find them here in Canada for those prices even though antiques are not so popular now. I am so glad you all found it so amusing trying to find your way to the castle. So typical of google to ask you to try and cross a pedestrian bridge! ha ha ha. At least you had a wonderful adventure out for the day. I assume you have something up your sleeve for Valentines day.
Oh, thank you, Stephanie, for such a lovely vlog posting as usual. I just watched it and now am ready to climb into bed with a smile on my face. You have such fun, especially when Michael Petherick is visiting. Ian is a sweetie also and so talented. I can totally relate to driving around and around and never getting to the castle but having so much fun doing it! I am not at all surprised that you have so many Patrons already. I am sure there will be many more to come. So many people are looking for a bit of joy in their lives and you, dear Stephanie, are doing that for many. Thank you. Now I am looking forward to the next vlog entry of "Sundays at the Chateau". YAY!! Big hugs from Cathy in Calgary, Canada! xoxox
I'm so excited to watch this hun :)
I am so jealous of all the great finds your brocante has to offer! I would be there every week!
Haven't I seen Michael somewhere before, at another Chateau. He is a gifted man and could I borrow him please. I do enjoy all the programmes and seeing all the Chaeaux and the gifted folk who own them and refurbish them with taste - if only we could get to France again, I would love to visit a few of them. It has been an inspiration to me. I have a craft room (which was the old garden shed) to refurbish so constantly looking for ideas. You are all brilliant - carry on you are all doing a steerling job x
Oh my two favorite people. Love you both lots. 💟☮️
As always a beautiful video 💖💖💖💖💖
I am enjoying your videos so much! I look forward to every one and you never fail to put a smile on my face! Thank you for sharing each one! 🙂👍🏼 watching from BC 🇨🇦 west coast. You both are very inspiring and positive! 🙂I have always loved chateaus and castles in France., and I love that you are open and provide some history and education on them. 🙂
I love when you go to the brocantes. Michael's gifts were amazing. Your prices are unbelievable.
Happy February Stephanie. Stay warm my dear xoxo. Love your channel. 🧡💛❤️♥️💜
Thank you lovely Sarah! You’re the first to comment again today! ❤️
You’re so welcome 💕. Your diaries really do make a difference to my day. One must always have dreams... 🧡💛❤️♥️💜