But I get it because Stephanie’s calling is clearly about building community. Her dreams don’t come true because of just her, because the dreams inherently center around community. She dreamed of having a chateau where all her friends and family could always come together, I don’t think she ever dreamed of being alone in one, so from the beginning, the vision of Lalande included other people. I think she is a born leader and the type of person who has always brought all types of people together, “the glue”, as they say, but her mind must have been blown when she starting seeing that the community she was building was becoming a global one!
@@arwensmith6940 that is life. I personally work in a large hospital. I don’t know any of the patients who pay their bills and thus pay my salarie. I’m one of her patrons. And I get my money’s worth. I watch Stephanie more than I do Netflix.
...and the Chateau helped so many people during these uncertain times. Stephanie and her cast of friends and family gave so many of us a happy place to escape to. A place full of flowers, excellent food, travel and fun. She spreads kindness and gratitude and is a ray of sunshine in my life during quarantine! Thank you so much! I wonder if they have stuffed Philip in the tunnel yet?
You have a gift for storytelling. It's not easy to make original and accessible content. You can see how much work and passion you put into your vlogs. And I want to thank you for all that you have and will do in the future. I know your favourite word is favourite but this by far is my favourite channel on UA-cam
"This overnight success has taken 16 years" is the important takeaway. That this wasn't instant, but a culmination of moments to get to this point. So proud of you.
I mean that, and two flats in London worth more than 500K and a family with a 7 room house in London (which is the most common thing in the world). I am happy for her but, she already started with the right cards on her hand. Something not to blame her for, but not to forget.
Dear Stephanie, you say we saved you and your dream but you saved so many of us who lived alone during COVID! I am very fortunate with my two loving adult children but I couldn’t see them! So the very least I and so many of your viewers could do was returning the favor by becoming patrons! And of course we want to send gifts to our favorite chatelaine! Your warmth and sharing your life gave all of us a sense of family and belonging! You saved us from loneliness, deprivation and depression for lack of family and companionship. You are such a blessing and we are all overjoyed that we can help to fulfill your restoration dreams of Your chateau. You deserve everything and then some. Hopefully next year I will be able to come and hug you in person. XX
You are the living proof that fairytales can come true. You are utterly creative and have such a lively and positive nature! Never stop entertaining us the way you do! Congratulations!
There may be more channels after you Stephanie, but there will never be as dynamic, inspirational, or loving as this one. Thank you for seeing the opportunity and sharing this space with us. 💗
It’s Stephanies love and true passion for everything Lalande and her magical charisma and magnetic personality that is why this channel has had such huge success and admiration. 💖💖💖
Congratulations, Stephanie and all the Lalanderes. You've really spun gold from straw this year. Impressive that you are not only restoring a huge piece of history and funding scholarships but being interviewed by international news networks and studied by universities. You are a massive success. I hope to come and volunteer with you in a couple of years. Your energy is infectious. Continued success in 2021 and far into the future.
I think your Chateau saved a lot of viewers lives. Saved us all from being bored and giving us joy to watch the animals, cooking, building and parties. Thank you all.
I was one of the people that the algorithm recommended I watch 'Doing it Ourselves' and through that channel found yours. This was in the beginning of the pandemic, and I went through your previous videos to get more of a sense of what one of these Chateau's cost. I saw the video where you were excited to FINALLY be able to turn a profit in 2020 with your BNB and I felt so bad for you. But now seeing this video, I am so happy at this positive outcome a year later!
I had the exact same experience. I started from watching 1 video to see what it was all about to binge watching all her videos in 1 sitting one particular weekend in 2020 to watching her every time. ❤️❤️
The same thing happened to me…Doing it ourselves brought me to Château Diaries in late March 2020… then I watched all of the videos…and eventually became a patron of Lalande 🥰… so hello from Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Dear Stephanie, I am writing to you with a broken heart. My grandson Peter went to heaven yesterday after only having 12 days on earth. I never got to see him in person, his mother and father never got to hold him or even nurse him. The only thing my son was able to do was tell him he was loved and how proud he was of him. I know you went through great grief so I feel I can share this with you. I will send a picture of Peter to you to put in the Chapel.He had such a short life I don’t want him to be forgotten. He was so beautiful I never saw him with his eyes open but I know they would de very kind.
@Nastro Adhesivo Sorry for youand your family TOO I treat PTSD, grief and loss. I am a psychologist. We dont compare and argue well YOUR pain was not as great as someone who lost 6 family members etc etc. Each life is precious no matter the persons age etc We never discount someones pain by saying others have had greater losses so be quiet about yours. Think about it...
Oh Stephanie, as much as we all help you, I am sure I speak for so many of us when I say, you and the team have helped us get threw the pandemic and especially Christmas. So thank you 🙏
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Dear Stephanie, that was a spectacular presentation of the many achievements at Lalande. You are the exceptional daughter of your parents combined gifts and I think the generosity and love you have for those aound you and your passion for all things Chateau is very attractive. God bless you and your Chateau family and thank you so much for sharing your personal adventure through an extraordinary life, you are a great inspiraion to us all in such bizaar and troubling times.
So true Jill, she has a beautiful heart for so many, with so much going on in this world, this vlog is both refreshing and uplifting despite the hard work, pain and heartache of renovating. Stephanie has incredible resilience and tenacity, that chateau reflects her personality, she leaves a beautiful legacy in Lalande ❤️
Stephanie - your story , history and ongoing triumph - had me downright teary .Ofcourse you know your father's spirit is looking on with so much love , admiration and pride .Onwards...💜🌹
Yes, of course it is. He could sense that this would happen in the way that creative people who love life and understand that it is such a great gift, can.
Stephanie is right. Her video output on you tube is a full time job. She makes it look very easy, but as she say, she puts in hours of time to make us feel like a a part of her life. I am glad she has done so well. She deserves it. She is an excellent moderator, story teller and host to her life. There are always people out there to condemn or criticize, and I am glad Stephanie is savvy enough to rise above that and to keep on doing what she does best. She makes her videos interesting and informative. She does put effort into her work and it shows marvelously. Look at the number of people enthralled by her work. Good JOB!
I completely agree with you! On all points. She's doing a fantastic job of addressing some of the criticisms and doing it in such an accountable, transparent, and ELEGANT way. Thank gosh we've got Stephanie around to set such a good example...not just good, a DREAMY example. Imagine if all of us took on a dream project like this, we'd have the whole of the Earth whipped into magical places to change the world into mini loved home spaces everywhere, to take care of everyone and ensure early childhood development in all these rougher places was raised across the board.
Stephanie I truly believe you are the perfect representation of Law of Attraction. The positivity, enthusiasm and pure joy you spread through your videos talking about your beloved Chateau has attracted so much positivity and joy and abundance to you, and you deserve every single bit of it. I cannot even explain how blessed I feel to have found your channel during quarantine, I am an Italian girl living in Scotland and the impossibility of being with my family during those hard times was really hitting hard. But watching you during your daily life in the chateau was filling me with joy, every single video was bringing me to a happy place and during those minutes I completely forgot about the struggles we were going through our first lockdown. You have also inspired me to continue with my own UA-cam channel, because if with my videos I could bring even 1/10 0f the happiness you are bringing to so many people it really would feel to me like a huge achievement. And through my channel I've met so many good people and now it has become my small project of happiness. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish yuou millions of subscribers and thousands of patreons, I wish you to get all the support that you need to complete every single restoration project in the Chateau and I'm sure we'll be all here celebrating every success you will achieve, your joy will be our joy
God bless you my dear. The mother in me cringes and thinks of my own daughter and how she would feel and how I would miss and worry about her. I’m so sorry that you are having to endure lockdowns so far from home. I’m so glad you got to start your channel. Peace and grace to you😊🙏🏻Saying prayers for you and the joy you will have with your channel.
@@prilknight thank you so much, you brought me to tears, I felt all your motherly love, thank you for your kindness and prayers, it means a lot to me. The most important thing to me is knowing my family is well and healthy
Desi in Scotland you are so welcome my dear. Your Mom and Dad are going to give you the biggest hug ever. Absolutely, you’ll be back with them before you know it. 😊❤️🙏🏻and subscribed to your beautiful channel as well.
Wait what? 😳 I've been watching his and Stephanie's channel without knowing he's the gardener. After reading your comment I was like wait that guy in that other channel does look pretty similar to the gardener here.... Then I went "holyshit it's him".🤦🏻♀️🤣
@@abhisimabhowmick2968 hahaha 😂😂... That's so.funny tho!! I think he's happy with his beautiful wife and their two gorgeous boys .. I thought he was an actual gardener tho not a caterer!!! ..
I had respect for you in the past, so much more now seeing how hard you have worked to get to where you are now. Sending best wishes for you and yours now and forever
It is mind blowing and inspiring that you have been able to pull this off. I am here because I am restoring a 6 bedroom house in New Orleans on a fifth of a acre, which is an utterly huge yard for New Orleans. I have in my mind how it will look when it is done, but man, will there be a lot of work to do. However, your videos make my situation much more manageable.
Stephanie, you were born to be Lalande’s caretaker. Thank you for all the wonderful videos full of history and fun and food and friendship. You have truly brought us through these trying times and we owe you and the Lalande team for sharing your lives with us. I hope you know how truly special you are. My sister (who passed from cancer a little over 4 months ago) and I would sit and watch your vlogs after coming home from chemo. You gave her a lot of comfort and made her happy. She asked me to try my best to make it to the bnb sometime in the near future and I really want to. Hopefully, covid will be conquered and the world will be open to travel again. And one day, I will be there!
I will pray your sisters wish for you comes into fruition. I am so sorry for your loss. I have 1 sister and I cannot imagine losing her. My condolences come from my heart. God bless.
Oh Mary! My heart aches for you. I have two sisters and I like @Chase the cat cannot imagine losing either one of them. God's blessings on you and your family. Praying that we will all be able to travel soon so that one day your sister's wish will come true.
Seeing the chapel renovated and the exterior of the whole chateau will be thrilling. Your vision is clear and your vlogs are filled with talented people doing wonderful projects and having fun together. That is the thing that makes your channel different from all the others. Lot's of wonderful people! You are entertaining no matter what you are talking about.
I'm exhausted just listening to the work that you have done and the organisation of it all. I cannot even begin to imagine how very tired that you all must have been. And all was done with you giggling and smilingly. I would have had a fit of the vapours and would have been a total wreck. Hats off to you and all the team work that you had. Love your mum ❤️
Seventeen minutes in and, excuse my language but ****** ******! I've watched countless videos of yours before now but somehow escaped this one (and, what led me to this, your 'How I bought'). I am stunned at what you've been through and achieved, had never guessed. Now it all makes so much more sense and I feel a lot less like a casual visitor. You really do make great videos Stephanie, so unselfconscious and frank. All the best to you all.
You have given the whole world a gift, Stephanie, and you deserve all the happiness and more! Your story of hard work, hope and vision is an inspiration to all of us. Happy Valentine's Day!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
She definitely has hasn't she. I don't know if she realises. That she's created a legacy. A stepping stone in history for others to look up one day. Amazing talented, inspirational lady.
I’m so happy I found this channel last year in April. It’s carried me through the lows of 2020 and the happiness of this channel is just infectious. Thank you Stephanie for all the hard work you do!
Stephanie you are such an inspiration to us and all peoples who love the chateau. Thank you for mentioned our channel. We appreciated this very much. We watched your channel from the beginning and never miss any episodes. 🥰 Happy valentine's
I love how she brings the Chateau owners together. Its a special task you folks have taken on and to support and lift one another up is so necessary imo. I don't know you but I subscribed for the reason I stated above.
@@chasethecat3839 hi Chase Stephanie is amazing she is the idol of many, she pioneers many things we can't do what she does but we could give her a support. This episode is one of my favourite because I could feel her emotions.
If I may just add this, not only are you saving your beautiful home, with all it’s heritage and prestige, but you are sharing it with people that do not necessarily have the means or the opportunity to embark in such ventures. Kudos Stéphanie, you look radiant and you give others the chance to share in your happiness. You, with the Lalande gang, Michael Petherick, Billy and Gwen, Phil and Angelina, Dan and Annalise have all helped me get through a very difficult pandemic doubled with lung cancer treatment. I am better now, in part thanks to you all. Lors de mon prochain séjour en Europe, j’espère pouvoir trouver le temps d’aller vous voir, tous! Merci pour tout.
Prayers that your health will continue to approve anx that you are granted the strength to fight that nasty disease. It has taken so many close to me so my heart is in this prayer for you.
Your transparency is so refreshing and appreciated. I started watching back in April when teaching became distance learning and everything stopped. Without the chateau videos, I am sure life would have been very dull. God bless you for opening up your lives for us. 💖🙏🏻
Your channel was such a positive escape during this entire pandemic and I couldn't thank you enough, you've really opened my eyes to a love of renovation.
Brought here by UA-cam algorithms and what a great UA-cam channel Stephanie has created and well presented, i thought you must of worked in t.v. Love your passion and determination.. well worth subscribing too. Would love for you to do some specials on the history. As you have a great presenting skills a definite star and those who help you and the chateau.
Sandra Westley I think because she sang professionally, that has given her what we would call the knack of talking to her audience as if they are all present, which a lot of people just haven’t got that confidence, but having said that she is way way above the others, in all she does. I think also her personality is just fun loving and so positive, she is just brilliant, I normally spend the whole time I watch her with a smile on my face, and she leaves you with a lovely warm and positive feeling that it was good to be part of her day.
This was a tremendous insight into the background, start-up and progression of the chateau over the years. As a regular viewer of your channel, this really has shone a new light on how hard you've worked to get it to where it is now. Xx
You are just brilliant, I am only 12 and have a dream of moving to France to create a business like yours, you give me certainty that this will happen and that I can support family and friends. When I am older I plan on coming to volunteer at you chateau and explore the life you live. Thankyou soooooooo much Stephanie x
Dear Stephanie, your enthusiasm and eye for beauty litterally transferred to your project! I am blown away to see how far you've come and it truely inspires me to do what makes me happy. As you said, beauty is so important and matters to everyone. Thank you for sharing your story
Vino said it best. Stephanie this video is “star quality”. You are a star and this is what you are meant to do. Phillip does a great job too. I can’t wait to see the two of you take us to new places. You do such a great job on the travel videos also. Keep them coming!!❤️
I’ve stopped watching regular tv, you’ve changed reality TV into something far better than anything on network television. Stay real and keep doing what you’re doing. Love, love all the chateau shows. My dream is to come visit all the chateau vlogs I watch. Truly inspiring to see dreams come true.
I did, quite a Long time ago, I meant public tv, not everyone can afford patreon, watching, liking, commenting and watching advertisements also contribute revenue
P.s. becoming a Patreon also means having to choose male and female identies on Chateau Diaries, as someone who identifies as non binary, there isn’t a place for us. I’ve mentioned this to Stephanie already.
Happy Valentine's Day Stephanie and all at La Lande! 💖 Looking forward to watching, and just by reading the description, you have worked very hard to earn all that you have, good for you! Every success you have is very well deserved! Thank you for all that you do and staying positive...vlog after vlog! Take really good care of yourselves, stay well, be safe! Now I'm off to get my cup of tea...sit back and enjoy! Much love, Kathy x Ontario, Canada
Well said, Kathy. Another Ontarian here who has spent many delightful hours with Stephanie and the LaLande family. I have been fortified by much love and sincerity streaming through cyber space into our hearts.
What a joy to hear of your success, especially in this challenging times. Your passion and hard work has payed off. Congratulations to you all and a big thank you to your patron supporters as thanks to them we all can appreciate the transformation of this gem.
I have essentially watched this channel backwards as I became more involved in the story. It's very interesting to hear the history of the channel, and your heroic endeavours to save the Chateau from ruin. You've given a lot of joy to a lot of people through your sharing, and earned every bit of your success! Congratulations Stephanie and the Chateau family!
I can’t imagine how emotionally difficult it was for you speaking about your father’s involvement and encouragement, but as with everything else in your chateau life, you did so with beauty and grace. Thank you for sharing this story with all of us.
Stephanie, you have an extraordinary life. You managed to save De La Lande midst difficult times by making another plan to generate income, staying committed to your dream to make it a living home and stay true to yourself. You are an amazing person and you are very brave! We have a lot of respect for you! Your Dad would have been so proud of you. Well done, you are doing great!
Love this channel, along with the rest of the Chateau families. They have all been a great escape, thoroughly entertaining over the past year especially and fully deserve the success and growing viewing numbers. All very talented and a pleasure to watch 👍😊
New sub here. My husband and I are transfixed. What an incredible feat and done with such love. We used to watch Escape to the Chateau until Michael at Chateau de la Basmaignee was not acknowledged for his work. We now watch both of your channels. It is pure pleasure and so much more tasteful.
Thank you for your endless inspiration. I lost my Dad last week to sickness and my heart hurts. But to see how you and your mum have found happiness again gives me hope. Thank you
Dear Beth, my sincere condolences. I lost my dear dad in 2002 to pancreatic cancer and still miss him tremendously. But I have learned over time that your heart will not always hurt this badly and you will be able to remember him with more joy than tears. Sending you hugs and prayers🤗🙏
@@valeriejohnson5283 happy valentine's day to you also ... it was such a lovely video valerie .. i hope you will enjoy big kiss from Holland xxx Juliette
@@amish-landchateau yes i think it is awesome that our community is growing so fast .. we saw it going up and up didn't we.. so happy to be apart of our chats since day 1.. it makes me so proud .. and stephanie stays so normal and humbled she really is awesome.. big kiss Juliette xxx
Every single emotion possible was triggered in this amazingly frank & honest vlog. 🙂😅😢😍🤗 It was beautifully presented. I've been subbed since back in those early teething days of the portrait mode and have loved every moment watched & shared. Thank you Stephanie and the LaLande team for every hardworking hour put into this wonderful channel. I am so happy that it has been such a success and it was a pleasure to watch it grow to the heights it stands at today. I look forward to continuing watching as it grows to no doubt dizzying heights in the future too 🙂 Your father was right all along, you made the right decision in buying Lalande and every move you've made since to renovate it and build the community, not just within it's walls but the community that reaches the far corners of the earth! Very well done, I am thrilled for you. A good heart reaps good rewards.
Of all the comments - yours struck me most. I cried from the beginning because I already knew the story and watching her made me so proud. And YES every single emotion possible too!
Why do I feel as though I'm watching an addition to Under the Tuscan Sun. This is the first vlog I've watched on your channel and how entertaining and wonderful to learn about this land and the progress you've made. I can't wait to watch more. Love, love, love the chapel and all the colors and patterns within.
I watched Escape to the Chateau DIY when it was first shown in the UK so was introduced to Stephanie and Chateau La Lande back then. I recently watched a rerun if that series and was reminded of a young woman who didn't always look so comfortable being filmed and presenting the work being done at the time. Now, we see a very confident woman who has taken to the whole presenting, filming and editing, and providing content of interest, like s duck to water. Sadly, too many others have been inspired to copy her success but do not have the charisma, or real interest in their viewers, to pull it off. However, good luck to all. Thank you to Stephanie, and all that come and go at La Lande, for being a breath of French air, with a touch of English eccetricity, and international flair.
In tears watching this! Inspiration, dedication, love, and creativity all rolled up in a beautiful historical magical place run by beautiful people! Thank You! You all have contributed to the well being of many people all around the world in this unusual time!
Thankyou for saying that. I couldn't work out why I was so emotional. I think it is because we all see our own struggles (on a much smaller scale) being reflected in the Chateau and so we feel uplifted when we can see Stehpanies success. It helps us feel more positive about the challenges we face and encourages us to 'keep on going with the big stuff' but take the time to surround ourselves with beauty as we do so (cut flowers, an old crystal vase from a brocante, a second hand yellow velvet armchair). A reminder that beauty can be found everywhere and it doesn't need to cost a lot. Blessings to the Lalande team.
This had me tearing up with joy for the progress you’ve made, hopes for the future, and the transparency/vulnerability that you shared. Sending so much love and thanks for all of the work you put into your content!
Stephanie YOU have helped so many people who are in lock down l think l would have gone mad without your UTUBE VIDEOS l have loved seeing all the people who come to your home and put big smiles on our faces and to see what you are getting done to your home .A VERY BIG THANK.
I've watched these all from the beginning (started watching in lockdown) and they have made this past year so much better. I really appreciate what you said about your father. I lost my father 2 years ago, and I really relate to that feeling of losing your anchor/supporter/rock and figuring out how to go on from there. Thank you so much for sharing your life and for giving us so much hope in these days.
Even though I’ve followed you since the Quarantine diaries, I still found this fascinating and inspiring to hear about your journey again. I can’t wait to come visit and meet you all one day :)
Stephanie ,you talking about your father and his death brought tears to my eyes .He will always be your inspiration to see the chateau renovations carry on.Thank you for a wonderful vlog .
I am in tears I love these vlogs for the hope and inspiration you have provided in the last year. I live on my own and without being able to be part of your journey I know my life would have been so hard. Each week I have looked forward to your humour and togetherness. Stephenie you are a very clever women and to be able to create this amazing opportunity for both those you employ and the charities you have supported is totally fantastic. I hope the next year takes you from strength to strength, and you reap the benifits of all your hard work on behalf of the Chateau and those you inspire.
Stephanie you were born to bring joy to people! Your persona is just so honest, approachable, a really authentic person. All that great energy transmits across the oceans. I have been hooked for months, incognito from California watching your glorious videos, I am not alone I'm sure your viewing audience is at least triple of what UA-cam counts as viewed. Someone made a comment, you are perfect for your own hone design talk show, or some Hollywood role, and so agree. I enjoy the eloquence, and all the beautiful details only someone like you can highlight, with such beautiful words and complete unscripted humor. I love the family you have created there, Phillip is fantastic, both of you can read each other's minds, Marie, Nick, Mati, everyone, all great and funny and their own personas that add to the wonderful mix of talents. You may not read this note, as understandably are busy with over 100K viewers. But as a designer myself, I appreciate everything you do. And hope one day to visit and lent a hand. I will sign on your Patreon for more information.
This the first video I've watched of this channel. The dream, the dedication, the struggle, the hardwork, the passion...its all so inspiring. Keep it up.
I always do too. Stephanie’s face lights up whenever she talks about her father. How I wish he were still alive to share that chateau with his daughter. He painted so much beautiful artwork 🖼 ENOUGH to go around into every room in that castle and remind her of him. Also, all the gifts he bought her to and that she has strategically placed throughout...the beautiful cream bedroom set, the fountain (not up yet), her gorgeous copper bathtub....and so many lovely things. What a special man he was ✨ 🌟 💫
When she talked about the good times they had with the renovations, the type of things not everyone gets excited about, and his belief that it all would get done one day and she would find a way... wow. It definitely reminded me of my own parents, they would be the type to jump right into a family project on this scale if one of us dreamed it up!
I always get emotional too because I lost my own father who was an artisan as well. He died almost 22 years ago so I know for Stephanie that it seems just like yesterday. If you haven't seen it, in one of her recent vlogs she talks very candidly about her eight years of what she now knows was a depression. So uplifting! She always makes you feel like she understands your pain even though she really doesn't know us. That is why I love this community. My daughter brought me to her channel by sending me her Sunday at the Chateau video about Blue and White Spode because I am a collector of Blue Willow. My daughter had been watching her since the beginning of her channel and had been talking about her. All it took was that one vlog, and I was HOOKED! LOL
@@rhondathomas7952 oh that is wonderful. Interesting, I’ve been watching since start of COVID and spent 5 plus hours per day just catching up. My dad too passed a year before hers and I swear I went through 8 years of gloom. I thought I was healing but in fact I can now say it was depression. I get ready-eyed every time she mentions him because I am reminded of my special father. I bought my home 🏡 a year before his death, and whilst it is no chateau, I miss him being around to help me decorate and show him what I’ve done. I’m glad your daughter introduced you to her channel. I must say this show was therapeautic for me in so many ways like “therapy” for the soul. Enjoy and blessings to you and your daughter :)
@@beautymaven3952 I am so sorry for your loss. It is especially hard for Daddy’s girls! For years I would cry a little every day when he Daddy crossed my mind then gradually my thoughts of him would make me smile. I often think when I am with my kids and new granddaughter that Daddy would have just loved this all then I think, “He was a Christian, so I think he is smiling down on us from Heaven!” I like to think so at least. 😊 I have dreams about him sometime and wake up remembering his work worn strong and big hands. So capable of soothing a hurt, chopping down a tree and creating something beautiful out of it. Wood was his medium. Furniture, floors, banisters, inlaid special one of a kind pieces. I have several in my home that I cherish. I hope you have things around you that you cherish of your Dad’s. That helps. Good luck on your projects! I did the same thing about the binge watching during lockdown here in the states. I look forward to everything Stephanie does. She is a true Gem! Take Care and God Bless! 🥰🤗
This was really well done. Although I have been watching for a long time, really nice to have all the history in the one video along with the journey. Fab idea for the link for all the other Chateau channels and Instagram info. Thank you for the continuing love and laughter, just pure joy!
This channel has quickly become my absolute favourite. And it’s not just because of the chateau. Stephanie you are a true joy. So much positivity and love radiates from you. I have recently become a Patreon and am so happy that I can be even a small part of this beautiful chateau. So much love from Alberta Canada. Hoping I will be able to visit someday 💗
oh my! Such emotion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didnt realise, when i discovered the Chateau Diaries, that it was in its infancy. I recall Isabelle sending you croissant up in a basket dangled from your window.... Now, I know what I want to do...... Patreon!
Stephanie, you are an inspiration and a light, and I must say your story has brought me tears of joy. While I could rave on about how your channel has influenced my life for the better, I will keep it simple and say thank you. Thank you for proving to the world that dreams do come true if you work hard and share the light with others. I wish you and all of the La Landers a blessed day and a blessed future!
Stephanie is such a power house of a host...I can see her having her very own TV show. If I were head of talent at a network, I would already have her under contract.
I agree but it may take her from us lol. I think she should also host a history show. Chit - she could host so many different types of shows. I hope she gets as much success as she needs to achieve her dreams and will happily follow those successes should they be public. I have a sneaky suspicion shes becoming well known enough we may very well see her scouted for TV
Stephanie, your charm, your bubbly personality, your sense of humour, your sense of wonder and your humility are why you are so loved and your channel is so successful. I can not think of a better guardian for this beautiful old lady, Lalande.
Oh yes, thank you Phillip for doing the camera work and also all the other people who help with the operations of Chateau life, to see what they do is very educational as well!!! They do not let a pandemic stop them, they do it safely and smart and keep it going😊😊😊 Have a great week!!!
What a lovely detailed history of your journey. I appreciate your being so open about the finances needed to restore & keep alive such a project home. Keep up your love of history and detailing your every day.
I first watched you on Escape to the Chateau DIY. I was delighted this past year to you and many others on UA-cam! Each of you bring joy and inspiration everyday. Thank you for giving us the gift of a glimpse into your incredible journey. My 7 year old granddaughter, Isla, always wants to watch the “castle show”. Again thank you.
Agree! I know some people aren't fans, but it's crazy how people think they know how someone is from a few glimpses on a UA-cam video! As a Scandinavian, I think there can also be an issue of cultural differences. Her honest no nonsense attitude can seem rather brusque, but it's not rude to Scandinavians.
I'm so glad to hear you're able to do all these Renovations and that UA-cam and the patrons have helped you out so much! I try to do my part too and watch your commercials for the ad revenues that go to charity. You're the perfect person to restore the Chateau I just wish there were a lot more Stephanie's and Michael's out there to restore these buildings before they're totally lost forever! I appreciate your transparency and honesty regarding the costs involved to restore the Chateau and the monies received. You are a very brave woman to take on such a big task and I think you have your newest Guardian Angel, your father, looking down on you and I think he might have done some magic and put us all together so that we could all help each other in this beautiful way! Happy Valentine's Day to you and all the Lalanders! And to all of the viewers as well!⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘
Thank you, Stephanie, for this comprehensive rundown of the past and current status of your home. You are the reason so many of these chateau blogs are springing up. What a legacy!
Thank you for this video. It finally popped up on my feed of your blog! I have watched several dozen episodes. Finally I got some history. Thank you so much! What a facinating story. I have loved every episode! I wish I knew how to be able to watch this videos in some lodical order. I do not!
Just want to say hello, I have recently subscribed to your channel as I read the BBC article. I did know you from Escape to the Chateau DIY and I'm so happy that the chateau is doing well. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
As many have said, this channel has given us all so much joy and inspiration over the past year. I love being a patron and helping in a small way to restore your beautiful Chateau. It feels wonderful to be part of the global Lalande family. Looking forward to all the exciting work that will be done this year.
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I just wish you titled this “How I saved my chateau” we watch because of you and the dedication you put into editing and creating
But I get it because Stephanie’s calling is clearly about building community. Her dreams don’t come true because of just her, because the dreams inherently center around community. She dreamed of having a chateau where all her friends and family could always come together, I don’t think she ever dreamed of being alone in one, so from the beginning, the vision of Lalande included other people. I think she is a born leader and the type of person who has always brought all types of people together, “the glue”, as they say, but her mind must have been blown when she starting seeing that the community she was building was becoming a global one!
@@arwensmith6940 that is life. I personally work in a large hospital. I don’t know any of the patients who pay their bills and thus pay my salarie. I’m one of her patrons. And I get my money’s worth. I watch Stephanie more than I do Netflix.
@@arwensmith6940 I'm one of those strangers, and i enjoy every dollar donated ❤ Today, i will donate extra in your honor 😁
I agree
...and the Chateau helped so many people during these uncertain times. Stephanie and her cast of friends and family gave so many of us a happy place to escape to. A place full of flowers, excellent food, travel and fun. She spreads kindness and gratitude and is a ray of sunshine in my life during quarantine! Thank you so much! I wonder if they have stuffed Philip in the tunnel yet?
Absolutely beautiful video congrats
Gerts Garden stated it perfectly and I agree... Stephanie has created a WONDERFUL, happy place to escape to!
I agree Thank you Stephanie ❤
What she said 🇦🇺❤️
Absolutely 💖💖 xxx
You have a gift for storytelling. It's not easy to make original and accessible content. You can see how much work and passion you put into your vlogs. And I want to thank you for all that you have and will do in the future. I know your favourite word is favourite but this by far is my favourite channel on UA-cam
Amen to that My feelings exactly
Perfectly said!
Definitely one of the best channels on UA-cam and a such a delight to watch each episode.
My "favorite" too for the reasons u mentioned. Wonderful comment
And Stephanie does this in the extreme weather without batting an eye...just keeps her train of thought intact. I'm so impressed with this ability.
Can't more agree.... :D
"This overnight success has taken 16 years" is the important takeaway. That this wasn't instant, but a culmination of moments to get to this point. So proud of you.
I can’t watch her she is so hyper
She is so hyper I can’t watch her .
It is a wonderful reminder for me that great things take time and most never get to see the struggles that come before the success
I mean that, and two flats in London worth more than 500K and a family with a 7 room house in London (which is the most common thing in the world). I am happy for her but, she already started with the right cards on her hand. Something not to blame her for, but not to forget.
@@xvsupremacy7190 hyper where lmao???
Dear Stephanie, you say we saved you and your dream but you saved so many of us who lived alone during COVID! I am very fortunate with my two loving adult children but I couldn’t see them! So the very least I and so many of your viewers could do was returning the favor by becoming patrons! And of course we want to send gifts to our favorite chatelaine! Your warmth and sharing your life gave all of us a sense of family and belonging! You saved us from loneliness, deprivation and depression for lack of family and companionship. You are such a blessing and we are all overjoyed that we can help to fulfill your restoration dreams of Your chateau. You deserve everything and then some. Hopefully next year I will be able to come and hug you in person. XX
You are the living proof that fairytales can come true. You are utterly creative and have such a lively and positive nature! Never stop entertaining us the way you do! Congratulations!
Personally,I don't think it's a fairytale ..., I think she is worked really hard to make it happen. Respect
She is a living fairytale, isn't she? She's a true inspiration!
You tube saves the chateau ,you and all the La landers have saved us .Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts .😊
There may be more channels after you Stephanie, but there will never be as dynamic, inspirational, or loving as this one. Thank you for seeing the opportunity and sharing this space with us. 💗
Amen!
She's so lovely, gracious and vivacious! I LOVE To watch her and tell everything about what she's doing and what has happened to date!
It’s Stephanies love and true passion for everything Lalande and her magical charisma and magnetic personality that is why this channel has had such huge success and admiration. 💖💖💖
Congratulations, Stephanie and all the Lalanderes. You've really spun gold from straw this year. Impressive that you are not only restoring a huge piece of history and funding scholarships but being interviewed by international news networks and studied by universities. You are a massive success. I hope to come and volunteer with you in a couple of years. Your energy is infectious. Continued success in 2021 and far into the future.
I think your Chateau saved a lot of viewers lives. Saved us all from being bored and giving us joy to watch the animals, cooking, building and parties. Thank you all.
You’re a brilliant story teller Stephanie , I’ve hung on every word and enjoyed it tremendously.
Me too!
Agreed ❤️
Me too
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Isn’t she? She is so talented... so kind hearted, smart and absolutely beautiful!! Just love her!!!
I love that you do not hide amount of patron. I enjoy watching you open gifts. It truly brings me joy!
I was one of the people that the algorithm recommended I watch 'Doing it Ourselves' and through that channel found yours. This was in the beginning of the pandemic, and I went through your previous videos to get more of a sense of what one of these Chateau's cost. I saw the video where you were excited to FINALLY be able to turn a profit in 2020 with your BNB and I felt so bad for you. But now seeing this video, I am so happy at this positive outcome a year later!
I had the exact same experience. I started from watching 1 video to see what it was all about to binge watching all her videos in 1 sitting one particular weekend in 2020 to watching her every time. ❤️❤️
The same thing happened to me…Doing it ourselves brought me to Château Diaries in late March 2020… then I watched all of the videos…and eventually became a patron of Lalande 🥰… so hello from Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Dear Stephanie, I am writing to you with a broken heart. My grandson Peter went to heaven yesterday after only having 12 days on earth. I never got to see him in person, his mother and father never got to hold him or even nurse him. The only thing my son was able to do was tell him he was loved and how proud he was of him. I know you went through great grief so I feel I can share this with you. I will send a picture of Peter to you to put in the Chapel.He had such a short life I don’t want him to be forgotten. He was so beautiful I never saw him with his eyes open but I know they would de very kind.
I am so sorry 😞
@Nastro Adhesivo How very unkind...
@Nastro Adhesivo Sorry for youand your family TOO I treat PTSD, grief and loss. I am a psychologist. We dont compare and argue well YOUR pain was not as great as someone who lost 6 family members etc etc. Each life is precious no matter the persons age etc We never discount someones pain by saying others have had greater losses so be quiet about yours. Think about it...
God Bless you & your little grandson Peter xXx
I am so sorry for your loss.
I think the family of marquis who owned the chateau before you would be very proud of you and what you've done
Oh Stephanie, as much as we all help you, I am sure I speak for so many of us when I say, you and the team have helped us get threw the pandemic and especially Christmas. So thank you 🙏
So true
It's a shame that non English speaking cannot follow you. You've made the lockdown of a French londoner more bearable!
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Dear Stephanie, that was a spectacular presentation of the many achievements at Lalande. You are the exceptional daughter of your parents combined gifts and I think the generosity and love you have for those aound you and your passion for all things Chateau is very attractive.
God bless you and your Chateau family and thank you so much for sharing your personal adventure through an extraordinary life, you are a great inspiraion to us all in such bizaar and troubling times.
So true Jill, she has a beautiful heart for so many, with so much going on in this world, this vlog is both refreshing and uplifting despite the hard work, pain and heartache of renovating. Stephanie has incredible resilience and tenacity, that chateau reflects her personality, she leaves a beautiful legacy in Lalande ❤️
Your father is smiling down from heaven watching what you have accomplished since he passed away.
Stephanie - your story , history and ongoing triumph - had me downright teary .Ofcourse you know your father's spirit is looking on with so much love , admiration and pride .Onwards...💜🌹
Yes, of course it is. He could sense that this would happen in the way that creative people who love life and understand that it is such a great gift, can.
Stephanie is right. Her video output on you tube is a full time job. She makes it look very easy, but as she say, she puts in hours of time to make us feel like a a part of her life. I am glad she has done so well. She deserves it. She is an excellent moderator, story teller and host to her life. There are always people out there to condemn or criticize, and I am glad Stephanie is savvy enough to rise above that and to keep on doing what she does best. She makes her videos interesting and informative. She does put effort into her work and it shows marvelously. Look at the number of people enthralled by her work. Good JOB!
I completely agree with you! On all points. She's doing a fantastic job of addressing some of the criticisms and doing it in such an accountable, transparent, and ELEGANT way. Thank gosh we've got Stephanie around to set such a good example...not just good, a DREAMY example. Imagine if all of us took on a dream project like this, we'd have the whole of the Earth whipped into magical places to change the world into mini loved home spaces everywhere, to take care of everyone and ensure early childhood development in all these rougher places was raised across the board.
Stephanie I truly believe you are the perfect representation of Law of Attraction. The positivity, enthusiasm and pure joy you spread through your videos talking about your beloved Chateau has attracted so much positivity and joy and abundance to you, and you deserve every single bit of it. I cannot even explain how blessed I feel to have found your channel during quarantine, I am an Italian girl living in Scotland and the impossibility of being with my family during those hard times was really hitting hard. But watching you during your daily life in the chateau was filling me with joy, every single video was bringing me to a happy place and during those minutes I completely forgot about the struggles we were going through our first lockdown. You have also inspired me to continue with my own UA-cam channel, because if with my videos I could bring even 1/10 0f the happiness you are bringing to so many people it really would feel to me like a huge achievement. And through my channel I've met so many good people and now it has become my small project of happiness.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I wish yuou millions of subscribers and thousands of patreons, I wish you to get all the support that you need to complete every single restoration project in the Chateau and I'm sure we'll be all here celebrating every success you will achieve, your joy will be our joy
Desi, I love your phrase "your joy will be our joy" That is so very true. Good luck with your channel. God Bless.
@@rhondathomas7952 thank you Rhonda, 🙏🏻 I really appreciate that 😊
God bless you my dear. The mother in me cringes and thinks of my own daughter and how she would feel and how I would miss and worry about her. I’m so sorry that you are having to endure lockdowns so far from home. I’m so glad you got to start your channel. Peace and grace to you😊🙏🏻Saying prayers for you and the joy you will have with your channel.
@@prilknight thank you so much, you brought me to tears, I felt all your motherly love, thank you for your kindness and prayers, it means a lot to me. The most important thing to me is knowing my family is well and healthy
Desi in Scotland you are so welcome my dear. Your Mom and Dad are going to give you the biggest hug ever. Absolutely, you’ll be back with them before you know it. 😊❤️🙏🏻and subscribed to your beautiful channel as well.
Please give a mention to Dan the Gardener's Vlog, Escape to Rural France! His little boys are too cute!
(Moira Ashton) Also Dan's "The French Kitchen", really good - makes things look easy!!
I love their channel and love the way they bought that property for £17,000 had no spare cash and do it all themselves!! Inspirational ☺️
Wait what? 😳 I've been watching his and Stephanie's channel without knowing he's the gardener. After reading your comment I was like wait that guy in that other channel does look pretty similar to the gardener here.... Then I went "holyshit it's him".🤦🏻♀️🤣
@@abhisimabhowmick2968 hahaha 😂😂... That's so.funny tho!! I think he's happy with his beautiful wife and their two gorgeous boys .. I thought he was an actual gardener tho not a caterer!!! ..
@@abhisimabhowmick2968 That is hilarious. I spent a couple of episodes going back and forth trying to convince my husband they were the same person.
I had respect for you in the past, so much more now seeing how hard you have worked to get to where you are now. Sending best wishes for you and yours now and forever
It is mind blowing and inspiring that you have been able to pull this off. I am here because I am restoring a 6 bedroom house in New Orleans on a fifth of a acre, which is an utterly huge yard for New Orleans. I have in my mind how it will look when it is done, but man, will there be a lot of work to do. However, your videos make my situation much more manageable.
Stephanie, you were born to be Lalande’s caretaker. Thank you for all the wonderful videos full of history and fun and food and friendship. You have truly brought us through these trying times and we owe you and the Lalande team for sharing your lives with us. I hope you know how truly special you are. My sister (who passed from cancer a little over 4 months ago) and I would sit and watch your vlogs after coming home from chemo. You gave her a lot of comfort and made her happy. She asked me to try my best to make it to the bnb sometime in the near future and I really want to. Hopefully, covid will be conquered and the world will be open to travel again. And one day, I will be there!
I am so sorry for your loss. Let’s hope you will one day come to Lalande.
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So sorry about ur sister Mary, I hope that you and myself get to visit this fairyland one day, Blessings to you🙏
I will pray your sisters wish for you comes into fruition. I am so sorry for your loss. I have 1 sister and I cannot imagine losing her. My condolences come from my heart. God bless.
Oh Mary! My heart aches for you. I have two sisters and I like @Chase the cat cannot imagine losing either one of them. God's blessings on you and your family. Praying that we will all be able to travel soon so that one day your sister's wish will come true.
Seeing the chapel renovated and the exterior of the whole chateau will be thrilling. Your vision is clear and your vlogs are filled with talented people doing wonderful projects and having fun together. That is the thing that makes your channel different from all the others. Lot's of wonderful people! You are entertaining no matter what you are talking about.
It's your personality and the people around the chateau that your channel is a success 😊
So beautifully expressed.
Ggggggggggggg
I'm exhausted just listening to the work that you have done and the organisation of it all. I cannot even begin to imagine how very tired that you all must have been. And all was done with you giggling and smilingly. I would have had a fit of the vapours and would have been a total wreck. Hats off to you and all the team work that you had. Love your mum ❤️
Seventeen minutes in and, excuse my language but ****** ******! I've watched countless videos of yours before now but somehow escaped this one (and, what led me to this, your 'How I bought'). I am stunned at what you've been through and achieved, had never guessed. Now it all makes so much more sense and I feel a lot less like a casual visitor. You really do make great videos Stephanie, so unselfconscious and frank. All the best to you all.
I love the transparency, integrity, accountability and your heart based leadership. Continue to be blessed in the most beautiful ways. 💖💐🥰
You have given the whole world a gift, Stephanie, and you deserve all the happiness and more! Your story of hard work, hope and vision is an inspiration to all of us. Happy Valentine's Day!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
She definitely has hasn't she. I don't know if she realises. That she's created a legacy. A stepping stone in history for others to look up one day. Amazing talented, inspirational lady.
I love that when I first started watching the list of patrons was so short, and now it's HUGE!
I’m so happy I found this channel last year in April. It’s carried me through the lows of 2020 and the happiness of this channel is just infectious. Thank you Stephanie for all the hard work you do!
If only there were more people in the world like you and your mom! Beautiful inside and out! Nuff said!
Stephanie you are such an inspiration to us and all peoples who love the chateau. Thank you for mentioned our channel. We appreciated this very much. We watched your channel from the beginning and never miss any episodes. 🥰 Happy valentine's
I love how she brings the Chateau owners together. Its a special task you folks have taken on and to support and lift one another up is so necessary imo. I don't know you but I subscribed for the reason I stated above.
@@chasethecat3839 hi Chase Stephanie is amazing she is the idol of many, she pioneers many things we can't do what she does but we could give her a support. This episode is one of my favourite because I could feel her emotions.
If I may just add this, not only are you saving your beautiful home, with all it’s heritage and prestige, but you are sharing it with people that do not necessarily have the means or the opportunity to embark in such ventures. Kudos Stéphanie, you look radiant and you give others the chance to share in your happiness. You, with the Lalande gang, Michael Petherick, Billy and Gwen, Phil and Angelina, Dan and Annalise have all helped me get through a very difficult pandemic doubled with lung cancer treatment. I am better now, in part thanks to you all. Lors de mon prochain séjour en Europe, j’espère pouvoir trouver le temps d’aller vous voir, tous! Merci pour tout.
Health to you, Geoffroy! You must have such fortitude!
Thank you Anna
Prayers that your health will continue to approve anx that you are granted the strength to fight that nasty disease. It has taken so many close to me so my heart is in this prayer for you.
Oh Geoffroy, many prayers for a full recovery!
Beautifully said Geoffroy. Good health to you 🙋♂️🙏🏻
Your transparency is so refreshing and appreciated. I started watching back in April when teaching became distance learning and everything stopped. Without the chateau videos, I am sure life would have been very dull. God bless you for opening up your lives for us. 💖🙏🏻
Your channel was such a positive escape during this entire pandemic and I couldn't thank you enough, you've really opened my eyes to a love of renovation.
Brought here by UA-cam algorithms and what a great UA-cam channel Stephanie has created and well presented, i thought you must of worked in t.v. Love your passion and determination.. well worth subscribing too. Would love for you to do some specials on the history. As you have a great presenting skills a definite star and those who help you and the chateau.
Stephanie’s delivery is what sets her apart from the other vloggers. It’s all coming together.
she is a lot better than the others isint she ?
Sandra Westley I think because she sang professionally, that has given her what we would call the knack of talking to her audience as if they are all present, which a lot of people just haven’t got that confidence, but having said that she is way way above the others, in all she does. I think also her personality is just fun loving and so positive, she is just brilliant, I normally spend the whole time I watch her with a smile on my face, and she leaves you with a lovely warm and positive feeling that it was good to be part of her day.
@@robwestley7370 very well said. I concur.
But if she would only quit pushing her hair behind her left ear with her finger!! It is so distracting. Use a comb or clip, please.
@@ccmarcum Serously. Come on now. Some things are just gonna be. Sorry it irritates you.
This was a tremendous insight into the background, start-up and progression of the chateau over the years. As a regular viewer of your channel, this really has shone a new light on how hard you've worked to get it to where it is now. Xx
You are just brilliant, I am only 12 and have a dream of moving to France to create a business like yours, you give me certainty that this will happen and that I can support family and friends. When I am older I plan on coming to volunteer at you chateau and explore the life you live. Thankyou soooooooo much Stephanie x
Young lady - you are destined for for greatness....I am proud of you .⭐
Good on you ....Go For Gold ⭐⭐⭐
Your 15 now I believe I hope this dream is still alive in you Becky good luck with all your exams etc going forward
Dear Stephanie, your enthusiasm and eye for beauty litterally transferred to your project! I am blown away to see how far you've come and it truely inspires me to do what makes me happy. As you said, beauty is so important and matters to everyone. Thank you for sharing your story
Vino said it best. Stephanie this video is “star quality”. You are a star and this is what you are meant to do. Phillip does a great job too. I can’t wait to see the two of you take us to new places. You do such a great job on the travel videos also. Keep them coming!!❤️
I’ve stopped watching regular tv, you’ve changed reality TV into something far better than anything on network television. Stay real and keep doing what you’re doing. Love, love all the chateau shows.
My dream is to come visit all the chateau vlogs I watch. Truly inspiring to see dreams come true.
amen! same here
Cancel tv license and put the money into patreon!
I did, quite a Long time ago, I meant public tv, not everyone can afford patreon, watching, liking, commenting and watching advertisements also contribute revenue
P.s. becoming a Patreon also means having to choose male and female identies on Chateau Diaries, as someone who identifies as non binary, there isn’t a place for us. I’ve mentioned this to Stephanie already.
Happy Valentine's Day Stephanie and all at La Lande! 💖 Looking forward to watching, and just by reading the description, you have worked very hard to earn all that you have, good for you! Every success you have is very well deserved! Thank you for all that you do and staying positive...vlog after vlog! Take really good care of yourselves, stay well, be safe! Now I'm off to get my cup of tea...sit back and enjoy! Much love, Kathy x Ontario, Canada
Well said, Kathy. Another Ontarian here who has spent many delightful hours with Stephanie and the LaLande family. I have been fortified by much love and sincerity streaming through cyber space into our hearts.
@@charlotteMT134 Thank you so much. Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you had a wonderful day! 💖
Happy Valentine's Day! Stephanie, that was a love story you just told. Wonderful.
What a joy to hear of your success, especially in this challenging times. Your passion and hard work has payed off. Congratulations to you all and a big thank you to your patron supporters as thanks to them we all can appreciate the transformation of this gem.
I have essentially watched this channel backwards as I became more involved in the story. It's very interesting to hear the history of the channel, and your heroic endeavours to save the Chateau from ruin. You've given a lot of joy to a lot of people through your sharing, and earned every bit of your success! Congratulations Stephanie and the Chateau family!
I can’t imagine how emotionally difficult it was for you speaking about your father’s involvement and encouragement, but as with everything else in your chateau life, you did so with beauty and grace. Thank you for sharing this story with all of us.
Stephanie, you have an extraordinary life. You managed to save De La Lande midst difficult times by making another plan to generate income, staying committed to your dream to make it a living home and stay true to yourself. You are an amazing person and you are very brave!
We have a lot of respect for you! Your Dad would have been so proud of you. Well done, you are doing great!
Love this channel, along with the rest of the Chateau families. They have all been a great escape, thoroughly entertaining over the past year especially and fully deserve the success and growing viewing numbers. All very talented and a pleasure to watch 👍😊
New sub here. My husband and I are transfixed. What an incredible feat and done with such love. We used to watch Escape to the Chateau until Michael at Chateau de la Basmaignee was not acknowledged for his work. We now watch both of your channels. It is pure pleasure and so much more tasteful.
Thank you for your endless inspiration. I lost my Dad last week to sickness and my heart hurts. But to see how you and your mum have found happiness again gives me hope. Thank you
Dear Beth, my sincere condolences. I lost my dear dad in 2002 to pancreatic cancer and still miss him tremendously. But I have learned over time that your heart will not always hurt this badly and you will be able to remember him with more joy than tears. Sending you hugs and prayers🤗🙏
So pleased for you, you certainly deserve your success and long may it continue but please be careful not to burn out in the process xx
congratulations on the record you broke with the most people watching and liking during the premiere.. you deserve it so much lot of love Juliette
@jetje, I missed the PREMIER! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!🥀🥀🥀💝
Thanks for pointing that out, Juliette 🤗 - an amazing accomplishment, well deserved!😊
@@valeriejohnson5283 happy valentine's day to you also ... it was such a lovely video valerie .. i hope you will enjoy big kiss from Holland xxx Juliette
@@amish-landchateau yes i think it is awesome that our community is growing so fast .. we saw it going up and up didn't we.. so happy to be apart of our chats since day 1.. it makes me so proud .. and stephanie stays so normal and humbled she really is awesome.. big kiss Juliette xxx
Every single emotion possible was triggered in this amazingly frank & honest vlog. 🙂😅😢😍🤗 It was beautifully presented. I've been subbed since back in those early teething days of the portrait mode and have loved every moment watched & shared. Thank you Stephanie and the LaLande team for every hardworking hour put into this wonderful channel. I am so happy that it has been such a success and it was a pleasure to watch it grow to the heights it stands at today. I look forward to continuing watching as it grows to no doubt dizzying heights in the future too 🙂 Your father was right all along, you made the right decision in buying Lalande and every move you've made since to renovate it and build the community, not just within it's walls but the community that reaches the far corners of the earth! Very well done, I am thrilled for you. A good heart reaps good rewards.
Of all the comments - yours struck me most. I cried from the beginning because I already knew the story and watching her made me so proud. And YES every single emotion possible too!
Perfectly said !!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨✨✨✨✨
Why do I feel as though I'm watching an addition to Under the Tuscan Sun. This is the first vlog I've watched on your channel and how entertaining and wonderful to learn about this land and the progress you've made. I can't wait to watch more.
Love, love, love the chapel and all the colors and patterns within.
Thank you for sharing yourself, your journey, and your chateau with all of us, cheers. 🍻
Thank you so much, that’s incredibly kind of you 💛💛💛
I watched Escape to the Chateau DIY when it was first shown in the UK so was introduced to Stephanie and Chateau La Lande back then. I recently watched a rerun if that series and was reminded of a young woman who didn't always look so comfortable being filmed and presenting the work being done at the time.
Now, we see a very confident woman who has taken to the whole presenting, filming and editing, and providing content of interest, like s duck to water.
Sadly, too many others have been inspired to copy her success but do not have the charisma, or real interest in their viewers, to pull it off. However, good luck to all.
Thank you to Stephanie, and all that come and go at La Lande, for being a breath of French air, with a touch of English eccetricity, and international flair.
Well said!
I really enjoyed this episode- There was a lot of background I was missing about your first years, especially with your Dad.
In tears watching this! Inspiration, dedication, love, and creativity all rolled up in a beautiful historical magical place run by beautiful people! Thank You! You all have contributed to the well being of many people all around the world in this unusual time!
Thankyou for saying that. I couldn't work out why I was so emotional. I think it is because we all see our own struggles (on a much smaller scale) being reflected in the Chateau and so we feel uplifted when we can see Stehpanies success. It helps us feel more positive about the challenges we face and encourages us to 'keep on going with the big stuff' but take the time to surround ourselves with beauty as we do so (cut flowers, an old crystal vase from a brocante, a second hand yellow velvet armchair). A reminder that beauty can be found everywhere and it doesn't need to cost a lot. Blessings to the Lalande team.
I come back and watch this video yearly so I can feel the amazing progress the last years have allowed. Wonderful
This had me tearing up with joy for the progress you’ve made, hopes for the future, and the transparency/vulnerability that you shared. Sending so much love and thanks for all of the work you put into your content!
You are the ONLY person I get excited to listen to for an hour. I enjoy every video you post. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us!
Stephanie YOU have helped so many people who are in lock down l think l would have gone mad without your UTUBE VIDEOS l have loved seeing all the people who come to your home and put big smiles on our faces and to see what you are getting done to your home .A VERY BIG THANK.
You are not just a vlogger, you are a motivational speaker, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH Stephanie! :)
I've watched these all from the beginning (started watching in lockdown) and they have made this past year so much better. I really appreciate what you said about your father. I lost my father 2 years ago, and I really relate to that feeling of losing your anchor/supporter/rock and figuring out how to go on from there. Thank you so much for sharing your life and for giving us so much hope in these days.
Thanks!
Even though I’ve followed you since the Quarantine diaries, I still found this fascinating and inspiring to hear about your journey again. I can’t wait to come visit and meet you all one day :)
Stephanie ,you talking about your father and his death brought tears to my eyes .He will always be your inspiration to see the chateau renovations carry on.Thank you for a wonderful vlog .
I am in tears I love these vlogs for the hope and inspiration you have provided in the last year. I live on my own and without being able to be part of your journey I know my life would have been so hard. Each week I have looked forward to your humour and togetherness. Stephenie you are a very clever women and to be able to create this amazing opportunity for both those you employ and the charities you have supported is totally fantastic. I hope the next year takes you from strength to strength, and you reap the benifits of all your hard work on behalf of the Chateau and those you inspire.
Stephanie you were born to bring joy to people! Your persona is just so honest, approachable, a really authentic person. All that great energy transmits across the oceans. I have been hooked for months, incognito from California watching your glorious videos, I am not alone I'm sure your viewing audience is at least triple of what UA-cam counts as viewed. Someone made a comment, you are perfect for your own hone design talk show, or some Hollywood role, and so agree. I enjoy the eloquence, and all the beautiful details only someone like you can highlight, with such beautiful words and complete unscripted humor. I love the family you have created there, Phillip is fantastic, both of you can read each other's minds, Marie, Nick, Mati, everyone, all great and funny and their own personas that add to the wonderful mix of talents. You may not read this note, as understandably are busy with over 100K viewers.
But as a designer myself, I appreciate everything you do. And hope one day to visit and lent a hand. I will sign on your Patreon for more information.
This the first video I've watched of this channel. The dream, the dedication, the struggle, the hardwork, the passion...its all so inspiring. Keep it up.
I could listen to you forever! Proud of you!
i got emotional in the part you talked about your father 😢
I always do too. Stephanie’s face lights up whenever she talks about her father. How I wish he were still alive to share that chateau with his daughter. He painted so much beautiful artwork 🖼 ENOUGH to go around into every room in that castle and remind her of him. Also, all the gifts he bought her to and that she has strategically placed throughout...the beautiful cream bedroom set, the fountain (not up yet), her gorgeous copper bathtub....and so many lovely things. What a special man he was ✨ 🌟 💫
When she talked about the good times they had with the renovations, the type of things not everyone gets excited about, and his belief that it all would get done one day and she would find a way... wow. It definitely reminded me of my own parents, they would be the type to jump right into a family project on this scale if one of us dreamed it up!
I always get emotional too because I lost my own father who was an artisan as well. He died almost 22 years ago so I know for Stephanie that it seems just like yesterday. If you haven't seen it, in one of her recent vlogs she talks very candidly about her eight years of what she now knows was a depression. So uplifting! She always makes you feel like she understands your pain even though she really doesn't know us. That is why I love this community. My daughter brought me to her channel by sending me her Sunday at the Chateau video about Blue and White Spode because I am a collector of Blue Willow. My daughter had been watching her since the beginning of her channel and had been talking about her. All it took was that one vlog, and I was HOOKED! LOL
@@rhondathomas7952 oh that is wonderful. Interesting, I’ve been watching since start of COVID and spent 5 plus hours per day just catching up. My dad too passed a year before hers and I swear I went through 8 years of gloom. I thought I was healing but in fact I can now say it was depression. I get ready-eyed every time she mentions him because I am reminded of my special father. I bought my home 🏡 a year before his death, and whilst it is no chateau, I miss him being around to help me decorate and show him what I’ve done. I’m glad your daughter introduced you to her channel. I must say this show was therapeautic for me in so many ways like “therapy” for the soul. Enjoy and blessings to you and your daughter :)
@@beautymaven3952 I am so sorry for your loss. It is especially hard for Daddy’s girls! For years I would cry a little every day when he Daddy crossed my mind then gradually my thoughts of him would make me smile. I often think when I am with my kids and new granddaughter that Daddy would have just loved this all then I think, “He was a Christian, so I think he is smiling down on us from Heaven!” I like to think so at least. 😊 I have dreams about him sometime and wake up remembering his work worn strong and big hands. So capable of soothing a hurt, chopping down a tree and creating something beautiful out of it. Wood was his medium. Furniture, floors, banisters, inlaid special one of a kind pieces. I have several in my home that I cherish. I hope you have things around you that you cherish of your Dad’s. That helps. Good luck on your projects! I did the same thing about the binge watching during lockdown here in the states. I look forward to everything Stephanie does. She is a true Gem! Take Care and God Bless! 🥰🤗
This was really well done. Although I have been watching for a long time, really nice to have all the history in the one video along with the journey. Fab idea for the link for all the other Chateau channels and Instagram info. Thank you for the continuing love and laughter, just pure joy!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!! 💜💜✨✨💜💜✨✨💜💜 (also, your enthusiasm is just lovely)
This channel has quickly become my absolute favourite. And it’s not just because of the chateau. Stephanie you are a true joy. So much positivity and love radiates from you. I have recently become a Patreon and am so happy that I can be even a small part of this beautiful chateau. So much love from Alberta Canada. Hoping I will be able to visit someday 💗
oh my! Such emotion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didnt realise, when i discovered the Chateau Diaries, that it was in its infancy. I recall Isabelle sending you croissant up in a basket dangled from your window.... Now, I know what I want to do...... Patreon!
Stephanie, you are an inspiration and a light, and I must say your story has brought me tears of joy. While I could rave on about how your channel has influenced my life for the better, I will keep it simple and say thank you. Thank you for proving to the world that dreams do come true if you work hard and share the light with others. I wish you and all of the La Landers a blessed day and a blessed future!
That chapel is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen! I cant wait to see how it looks restored!
Lovely hearing how you never gave up on your dream.. look forward to continuing to follow your success.. we’ll done 😊
Yes! Follow your passion and it will work out. Great video and I love your enthusiasm for life. Beautiful Chateau. Thank you♥
Stephanie is such a power house of a host...I can see her having her very own TV show. If I were head of talent at a network, I would already have her under contract.
I agree but it may take her from us lol. I think she should also host a history show. Chit - she could host so many different types of shows. I hope she gets as much success as she needs to achieve her dreams and will happily follow those successes should they be public. I have a sneaky suspicion shes becoming well known enough we may very well see her scouted for TV
@@chasethecat3839 wouldn’t that be so exciting! It would be like us seeing our sweet little child succeed!
Stephanie, your charm, your bubbly personality, your sense of humour, your sense of wonder and your humility are why you are so loved and your channel is so successful. I can not think of a better guardian for this beautiful old lady, Lalande.
Oh yes, thank you Phillip for doing the camera work and also all the other people who help with the operations of Chateau life, to see what they do is very educational as well!!! They do not let a pandemic stop them, they do it safely and smart and keep it going😊😊😊
Have a great week!!!
What a lovely detailed history of your journey. I appreciate your being so open about the finances needed to restore & keep alive such a project home. Keep up your love of history and detailing your every day.
I first watched you on Escape to the Chateau DIY. I was delighted this past year to you and many others on UA-cam! Each of you bring joy and inspiration everyday. Thank you for giving us the gift of a glimpse into your incredible journey. My 7 year old granddaughter, Isla, always wants to watch the “castle show”. Again thank you.
Will miss Marie, when she goes. She’s so talented too!
Don't miss her, follow her.🤗🌈💐
@@dianalyman5950 I do...
Agree! I know some people aren't fans, but it's crazy how people think they know how someone is from a few glimpses on a UA-cam video! As a Scandinavian, I think there can also be an issue of cultural differences. Her honest no nonsense attitude can seem rather brusque, but it's not rude to Scandinavians.
Marie seems lovely!! All personalities are different thank goodness. Good luck to her in whatever she chooses to do x
I'm so glad to hear you're able to do all these Renovations and that UA-cam and the patrons have helped you out so much! I try to do my part too and watch your commercials for the ad revenues that go to charity. You're the perfect person to restore the Chateau I just wish there were a lot more Stephanie's and Michael's out there to restore these buildings before they're totally lost forever! I appreciate your transparency and honesty regarding the costs involved to restore the Chateau and the monies received. You are a very brave woman to take on such a big task and I think you have your newest Guardian Angel, your father, looking down on you and I think he might have done some magic and put us all together so that we could all help each other in this beautiful way! Happy Valentine's Day to you and all the Lalanders! And to all of the viewers as well!⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘
Thank you, Stephanie, for this comprehensive rundown of the past and current status of your home. You are the reason so many of these chateau blogs are springing up. What a legacy!
Thank you for this video. It finally popped up on my feed of your blog! I have watched several dozen episodes. Finally I got some history. Thank you so much! What a facinating story. I have loved every episode! I wish I knew how to be able to watch this videos in some lodical order. I do not!
Just want to say hello, I have recently subscribed to your channel as I read the BBC article. I did know you from Escape to the Chateau DIY and I'm so happy that the chateau is doing well. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
I love the feeling of being in your home. In this crazy current world, it is a comfort we all appreciate!
Thank you so much for explaining everything to clearly. I wanted to know but was afraid it would be rude to ask. Cheers. Diana
As many have said, this channel has given us all so much joy and inspiration over the past year. I love being a patron and helping in a small way to restore your beautiful Chateau. It feels wonderful to be part of the global Lalande family. Looking forward to all the exciting work that will be done this year.
Stephanie: you are the poster child for energy and passion and an inspiration for like-minded.
Wow, watching again & seeing the difference in the Chapel, in current time is magnificent!