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The Chateau Diaries Episode 573 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
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Annalise needs a salon room at the chateau since she is there so often. It would also be useful for guest to get their hair styled.
Good idea, perhaps it could also be used for the masseur?
Maybe one day. For now they use your bedroom. ❤
Before there becomes a salon for the once a week hair stylist and masseur, I feel that Marie needs a professional kitchen.
Why? Can't they do their own hair..
@@GenaF Yes there needs to be a commercial kitchen.
Amaury going off piste with the kitchen woodwork - can’t wait to see what he comes up with!
I think you should photograph all of your plate settings and keep the pictures in a binder so you can make set up easier and anyone could help. BUT!! It also would be amazing to make a book to sell of “the place settings of Lalande.” You could insert all of those eye candy photographs, and include little history blurbs of some of the vintage China, flatware, etc. it would make a fabulous book!
Brilliant! Great suggestion. I would love ❤️ 😍 such a book!
I've thought how fun a book would be with a number of sections where for each section Philip starts with one constant - maybe a tablecloth or a China pattern - and then shows 3 completely different ways to design a table around it. He is so creative and talented.
Love that idea, I would go one step further and create a coffee table book🎉
@@paulette6087exactly! Maybe from there a company may collaborate with them and create a Lalande pattern to be made into table cloths, Napkins and more that they could sell
@@paulette6087 Also all of her father's paintings in a coffee table book and post cards would be wonderful. 💜
Next time just line a pot with aluminum pour hot water in, a few teaspoons of baking soda, put on stove and let simmer. Put in the silver for ten to twenty seconds depending on how tarnished the silver is, take out and wipe. So fast!! I did my mother's silverware cutlery set in less than an hour after being in hiding for over 35 years.
Yes, it really works!
Creative people need space to be able to create. So, I hope everyone there will respect Amaury's request. Same goes for Marie! Food and table looked beautiful as did Nati in that colorful dress!
Stephanie, I have a "life hack" for you and your silver. You can actually polish silver using toothpaste. I buy the most inexpensive toothpaste I can find, and apply it with an old toothbrush or soft cloth/rag. The tarnish comes off and the silver smells lovely like mint when you're done.
I do the same thing. It also works on gem stones as well, especially diamonds. They turn out especially sparkly. I guess we all want our teeth to look sparkly as well, don’t we?
Love seeing Analise in Lalande......! She is so beautiful, funny, down to hearth! Love her dress today!
Lancelot in a clothes basket, inspecting Stephanie's work. Too cute!
Annalise is a true artist. Everyone looked beautiful. Marie’s food looks amazing as always. ❤
Lancelot in the washing basket was so funny and so cute with his little tail wagging and sweet little face looking at the camera.
Just a tip… iron the backside of your tablecloth and napkins. It should make those rich, deep colors last longer.
great tip!
Thank you that’s good to know!
We first discovered your KZhead channel during Covid lockdown. You have done such a beautiful job of renovating the chateau whilst creating a warm and entertaining series of videos. The big cherry on top is that it all pulls together as a viable business employing lovely and talented people. We are so happy for you!
Stephanie did a great job on the table setting! And Marie knocked the Guest dinner out of the park once again - everything really looked like it came from a 5 star restaurant!!! And of course.........now we ALL want to know what the heck Amaury is REALLY MAKING! We are all sure whatever it is, it will be stunning. He is a master craftsman!
Annalise is such a darling! I love her happy disposition! A lovely lovely lady!
I wish I could be half as happy and bubbly as Annalise
She is a true sparkling treasure.
Marie is really taking her cooking to the next level. Such beautiful food!
true gorgeous food
When you put your heart and soul into something, it shows. The entire Lalande family does just that. No wonder guests have such a wonderful time. Congratulations to all.
I get to feeling very sad every time I see a critical/negative comment on one of these videos. What I then think about is the sheer delight and anticipation I feel every time a new video pops up in my feed - knowing I get a privileged, private ( but not so private - right!?) glimpse into a very, very special world that encompasses a beautiful, magical home - and can appreciate all the hard work it took to make it beautiful as Stephanie is bringing us along on this AMAZING journey, the friendships that have blossomed along the way , the warmth and laughter, an openess of spirit and heart we seldom see today. How lucky and how blessed we are to share in such joy. We get to meet the most incredible people - seeing some of the joys and heartaches along the way. A living, breathing history of one great life and all the lives Stephanie has touched in such a wonderful way. To know and appreciate that each video takes hours of labor to produce. Seeing the world through another's eye is such a special thing. Gratefulness and respect go a long way. Most people that criticize are usually that way towards themselves. Sad!
I'm happy to hear the guests confirm what I believe -- the people at Lalande are as friendly and down to earth in real life as on the vlog. I don't doubt that there are downtimes as with everyone but character is clear. I remember when Pavlina arrived -- she was stunned -- she walked into the kitchen and there you all were, just the same she'd always seen on youtube. And she stayed. Best wishes to all.
I cannot wait to see how much the tree vines have grown on the wires around the fountain, as they begin to grow. I love that view at the start of the videos.
I hope Phillip had fun with his friend and got back safe and sound! Happy that Annalise is in high demand. She does such miracles with hair!
Love Naties blouse, Annalise’s dress, your hair and Maree’s food and your dress
So thankful that Marie is back and Annalise is still part of the crew! Enjoyed from Texas!
Annalise is the best. Just love her bubbly personality and she is always smiling. Phillip looked so handsome for his trip and hope he has a wonderful time. Stephanie your dinner table setting with the Ardmore tablecloth/serviettes looked magnificent. 🍽🍷🦒🐘🐆
I think a beauty and massage room is needed ❤
It truly is amazing how much work gets done on the daily at La Lande! The table setting by Stephanie on speed dial crazily gave me an Alice in Wonderland vibe.😅 I guess it really is Stephanie in Wonderland La Lande🥰 Hurry safely home Philip.
I just love your father’s art it’s amazing
Wonderful! Everyone looked so nice with hair done and Annalise never lets anyone down she over does herself always. Marie learned so very much at cooking school. She truly has the decorative talent. But she has the eye for it as she does with the arranging of flowers. sort of goes together! The work is alot but it is worth it to see the lovely faces of the guests and know they appreciate it all, and they feel it is home to them as well. making themselves so comfortable and feeling they can relax, says it all. Stephanie you certainly not only worked up a storm but then looked so stunning in your lovely dress and the Pink High heels. Nati always looks so smart and organized and giving this feeling to all as it is going as it should. Amaury wants everything just so, in order for anyone to see his 'Ingenius project" Perfectionist at heart. Poor Philip taking his turn to have to travel without you. It is hard, when you get used to doing all together though, After my husband and I retired, it started to change in this way, and being alone would seem very strange indeed. Can understand that feeling,
I absolutely love your summery dress.
Its difficult to describe how joyfull has been todays video . Annalise achieved a magnificent look , how happy the ladies looked , a memorable dinner .
Nati is just so stunning! I can't say it enough. And I'd love to find that dress for myself as well.
Me too. Swan
I was laughing at lancelot when you were ironing my dog do the same. He now has his spot to lie and supervise the ironing from
Hi cherish my grandmother,’s silver plated cutlery as well. It comes out on special occasions and I announced to everyone. They are eating with grandma’s silver. It’s quite an event.
If you store the silver napkin rings in a ziplock lock bag, they'll stay tarnish free longer. It's the exposure to oxygen that creates the tarnish.
Agreed. I keep my silver in plastic ziplock bags too. Swan
The table and the food looked wonderful! You all looked beautiful in your dresses and Lancelot is a darling. He seems to be loving his life there.
Marie's got it going on!👍
Lancelot in the laundry basket - so funny and adorable. But quite a good solution 😊
Bahahahahaha a Lancelot scarf while ironing ❤ you need to "hug" your candles (cup your hands around the top to curve the wax in while it's warm and slightlymelted) so it burns inwards and doesn't go wonky and yes, curl and drip on your table. 😉
I have one small suggestion to help streamline the table setting process and possibly the food delivery. A very beautiful and good size tea trolley. Something well made and very quiet, of course. Also then you don't have to reorganize the sideboard. I love your content and all your friends, family and fiance. You put such a positive spin on my days.
It's 2024! It was a beautiful day and Marie's cooking looks amazing!💋
Wow Marie’s food is so gorgeous. And it’s so nice to see Amaury and enjoying a creative project. Natti that dress is spectacular on you but also that outfit is at the start with the green leather trousers or skirt was stunning. Love your colourful style.
Everything looks stunning ! You the guests the table and the delicious food . How lovely . It's a fantasy dream to watch.
Another wonderful Day and dinner with you all at Lalande...everything was perfect as usual..with such love and joy shown to guests and especially each other..wish I could come some day! Can't wait to see the amazing project that Amaury is doing..that man is able to do anything..and it is done to perfection!
Great table Stephanie
Marie is doing such an amazing job!!!
Totally epic cuisine! Loved your party dress Stephanie!!! ❤
Stephanie you looked beautiful in your summer dress. As well as everyone else. You did a great job setting the table. 🦋
I think Phillip will love your table setting Stephanie. I love how your table is set each time. With cloth napkins which I love. Saving the environment from paper napkins and maybe even saving a tree. Earth day April 22.
The Ardmore table linens are so beautiful. Oh that porcelain is amazing as well. Excellent job Stephanie, Philip will be so proud.
13:51 Did you see the giraffe napkin through the silver ring? I had to chuckle as it looked as though it was being throttled .
Stephanie if you drop the painting down in the office it would be prefect backdrop during your videos, encasing you in Daddy's painting.
I agree with that, the whole time I was listening to Stephanie I was trying raise the camera so I could see the rest of the painting. It is my favorite 😅❤
Lovely as always. Yummy food. Tip for candles. Keep in the fridge and they'll never drip when lit. ❤🇿🇦
Thank you so much for all the delight!! 🫶💞🫶
How lovely and exciting! Your table setting was gorgeous and Marie's dinner looked exquisite!
For some reason, this was the first time I noticed Stephanie’s father’s paintings in the dining room, even though I know they’ve been there for awhile. I like them so much in that room! Especially since one figure had a giant spoon 😅 very appropriate for dining
Exquisite tablescape Stephanie, with Marie’s beautiful flowers and magnificent dinners, Annalise’s pretty hairdos, lovely guests and your father’s gorgeous painting as a desk backdrop - all a wonderful treat for our senses!👏👏💖💖
great idea with lancelot in the basket - laundry baskets have so many uses (with babies too)!
I was thinking that as I watched. So nice when they are at an age where they can be contained by a laundry basket and also think it’s the most fun ever 🤣
THE PINK HEELS ARE GORGEOUS!!!!
We want to stsy when the chapel is restored so I can visit my stars if allowed. And all the Lalanders. ❤Xx
You looked so beautiful Stephanie - the summer dress, hair and the joy you emanate quite a combination. Table looked lovely and Marie’s cooking fabulous. Such wonderful feedback from the guests. Well done to all of you. 👏🏼
2023...LOL It looks like you mix up your years like I tend to do! Everything looks amazing...very lucky guests, and I can't wait to see Amoury's latest creation 💗
It’s getting worse every year, sometimes I’m not sure which century we’re in!
I love the shirt Nati, its' gorgeous.
The table looks amazing and the culinary expertise of Marie tops it all.
It sounded like maybe Annalise had a cold? If so, hope you feel better soon, Annalise ❤
Lovely comments from guests .
Form Cape Town, South Africa... Love you stacks
That was a great first weekend!
I can't wait for all the weddings ... specifically those at Lalande! I'm ready to see summer brides already!
Lol wrong year lol neverless it is absolut marvelous to get the very possitive feedback 🎉🎉🎉🎉 marie is totally bloomig and analise is a total bonus nety is a gem 🎉😊❤😊❤🎉
Everything is just so perfect as always ❤
Safe travels, Phillip. Annalise, you made all of the ladies more beautiful. Lancelot, now that mommy showed you how, next time you can iron the napkins! LOL. So cute. Marie, you again outdid yourself on a beautiful meal preparation and presentation. I am so happy all of your guests are so happy with their stay.❤
Beautiful table setting 😍
Thank you Stephanie! And Maria! The food looked artistic!
Excited to see what Amaury is up to! Wow, Annalise did a beautiful job on everyone’s hair! And Marie keeps outdoing herself!! That dinner was spectacular!! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
So nice to ear from your guests
I love the sound of the frogs. I have them too.
Nati's shirt matches the spice hanger on the wall
Awesome... Thank you... I have been waiting for a new comedy channel to watch... You had my friends and me in 'stitches' from start to finish... Can't wait for the next upload... 👍❤️
The guest are right. It’s even more magical in person.🍾🥂
❤ lovely time spent with you all
Wonderful video! I have enjoyed every minute of it! Dinner looked fabulous and everything was just right! Congrats to you all!
Thank you for the video Stephanie!
Love the reviews 🥰 Another lovely day at LaLande 🥰🌟
Gorgeous table!! Well done!!
Beautiful.. loved everyone & everything! Let the summer festivities begin! 🎉
Loved the music to you slaving away doing the silver and table. Gorgeous setting, Steph! Once again Marie’s food looked spectacular! Love to you all❤
Anilise you look so pretty. I love the dress, and your hair is getting so long.😊
Wonderful job by all! Food, table, hair- everything is amazing!
Stunning table
You did a great job with the table setting!
I LOVE polishing silver. Polishing and ironing were two of my chores growing up. My mother and grandmother had lots of silver. Making it shine was very rewarding. I, of course, have lots of silver, now, too. And lots of napkins and linens to be ironed. But dear Stephanie! Please wear protective gloves while polishing!! It saves your nails and cuticles from horrible staining. Since that last minute polishing before guest arrive is usually what happens…keep your hands pretty.😊
Stephanie, your energy and happiness is such a joy to see. I am hoping to make it from Barcelona to LaLande one day. I’m really looking forward to meeting Natie as my Daughter and all of my family and dearest friends are in Argentina. The table is FABULOUS….
Thanks for the video!
A much faster way of cleaning silver is to soak the silver in hot water with bicarbonate of sofa and salt mixed in to it. After a few minute's soaking, you just wash it in mild dish soap and its sparkling. I clean all of my silver jewellery this way. Xx
Here’s from Laora in Jacksonville, Florida. I love cleaning silver because it’s so gratifying but wow, I’m gonna try this hack. Thank you.
Bicarbonate of sofa is not easy to find 😂❤
It’s baking soda everyone cooks with it. You can find it in any grocery store.
Totally amazing start🎉 individually in each area just fantastic...❤best part when everyone sitting and just loving and absorbing Lalande BEAUTIFUL 😍
What lovely guests!!
Stephanie you say emotional stuffing, I say eating my feelings. Phillip will be back soon.
FYI,rubber gloves for polishing saves the hands!
I love your fathers artwork. Have you ever considered selling prints of his work?!
Patrons get postcards of his work sometimes.
Wonderful guests who really are friends, amazing food and glorious ambiance - thank you for taking us along - it.must be a blast!
Such a great video - as always! Thank you, Stephanie!
Magnificent ❤❤❤