Stephanie, this is one of your best vlogs and I've seen every one from the beginning. Thank you for the kindness you showed towards Marie. You could tell her Eiffel Tower dining was a highlight in her life. You both looked beautiful.
What a wonderful day for Marie....Paris, a fabulous meal and IKEA....what more can one ask for? She is so deserving of this day away. Thank you Stephanie for doing this for her. You are such a good friend to her!! You all look so beautiful walking through IKEA!
Marie works so hard and allows so much interference while she tries to make gourmet meals that she deserves her own special night in Paris! She is one in a million...what she deals with is beyond most culinary experts. So glad she is appreciated at this lovely time!
I loved this from start to finish. I have a big smile on my face. Seeing Marie have the day she's dreamed of, after all of her hard work, was just as fun for me as it was for her I think.
I laughed out loud when Stephanie said: "The Cheapest One" when Marie asked about the wine. I know that feeling because restaurants usually ask for a glass of wine, what they paid for the bottle.
Ballet person here--can't believe the one time it comes up on your vlog, the dancers strike! But the Eiffel Tower meal was spectacular. Congrats on your advent themes.
You both look gorgeous in the thumbnail! I can't believe the ballet was canceled at the 11th hour. Haha shopping in IKEA dressed beautifully is also good fun.
Stephanie, you are very kind to treat Marie to a Christmas visit to Paris! 🎄 So lovely to see Marie so happy and looking beautiful, entering IKEA!!! Phillip you are a gem! So happy you all had a fabulous time in a Paris, and you Stephanie, Marie and Nick, a delicious lunch at the Tower Effiel! 🎄 An enjoyable video!!
Marie you are so elegant in this trip in Paris ! You deserve this wonderful trop ! For all your hard and dedicate work in Château de Lalandes ! Thank you Stéphanie ! For all this Marvellous Advent Château Charles ! Have à wonderful Christmas ! We love you !
Stephanie and Marie - you both looked so glamorous and beautiful. What a wonderful vlog. Your generosity of spirit and joy shines through in this vlog Stephanie in the very well deserved treat for Marie. Marie is radiant.❤️
Absolutely one of the best Christmas Château Diaries this year! It was great to see Marie getting two things she wanted for Christmas and enjoying herself so much. I will be thinking of her the next time I am in Ikea and will be much more enthusiastic as I wander the aisles!
I believe Dan does have cloudberries in his orchard, but I also believe he said he had no idea what they are. So LaLande will know first. What a magical day you had!
By the time I get through watching all these Chateau Christmas events, I will look like two ton Tessie , because I always have to get food ready when I watch anyone because you make me so hungry lol 🤣 honestly I'm getting so fat. So happy for Marie. What a wonderful Life to live! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
That was a great trip! The meal in the Eiffel Tower was quite fun with the commentary on each course. I love Marie's reactions, she is quite a treasure
Marie got her wish come true eating dinner at the Eiffel tower and it made my day also. Merry Christmas to all of you!! Thank you for sharing your evening with me!!
If I were to guess, Marie has fallen for a fella. She’s glowing! What a wonderful adventure. She had come so far and more confident in herself. We all saw it; but sadly she did not. I love her and her passion for cooking and flowers. Merry Christmas
It is very LaLande to be dressed up, and then go shopping in Ikea, and be happy about it, because of cancelation. To still have a great time. Great vlog.
This was by far the best, most humorous and fun loving vlog you’ve completed for the Xmas countdown to date. The ballet vs IKEA, hilarious. Best wishes to all from Canada.
What a wonderful night out for Sweet Marie, so deserving and appreciative of another chef’s creations! Just adorable! Steph you are the BEST!! Love and respect from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
Oh, now I want Lingonberry Jam for our Christmas dinner and we can't get to Ikea in time. I absolutely loved seeing Marie being so genuinely celebrated for her amazing work at Lalande in such a gorgeous and utterly perfect way! Well done on a fabulous year of creativity in your culinary art and in your floral art, Marie. And yay for Ikea!
Stephanie, the restoration to Notre Dame is wonderful. I saw many similarities with many of the fine detailing on the walls as your Chapel at LaLande....so proud your restoration crew also worked on Notre Dame.
Thankyou for taking me on the trip to the Eiffel Tower I will never get to Paris but you took me there today I also agree with Marie That would be my perfect ending to a day Love IKEA as well
OMG! I bought some of those Christmas ornaments at the most delightful shop in Grapevine, TX. They're from December Diamonds. I bought Pearl Diver and Officer Ripped. They're guaranteed to elicit a smile. What a wonderful adventure. What an amazing view. I'm glad that you all enjoyed your meal. Strikes in France. Who would have thought it? As an American, I had never experienced repeated work stoppages in sectors of the economy like pharmacists and students, but ballet dancers, that's a new one. ❤ from TX!
Well from a pitch black start to a ‘cheers’ evening drink - the vlog was crazily filled with full of fun, laughter, eating and spending - loved it. Thank you from Australia.
We were so happy to see Marie have such a well deserved treat. Her chef work has been fantastic this year and has given us lots of ideas. This was a thoroughly enjoyable episode. It is the second vlog in a row that had us laughing out loud, especially with Phillip and his formal dress IKEA backpack. We have IKEA close by and never realized just how thrilling it can be. I must admit that we visit a bit less formally dressed. We are determined to make more of an effort in future. 😂😂🤣
Glad to see that Marie was freed from the kitchen duties and treated to Paris!! She was very pleased to go to Ikea in lieu of the ballet!!! Who is with Galahad?
Sweet girls, I always dreamed of visiting Paree but alas I’m too old to go abroad. I would starve to death though as I couldn’t eat most of the food. I know that you are all used to French cuisine but I am not. I grew up on good old fashioned American food with old German recipes passed down from generations of family. I so enjoy all your content. I can enjoy those places I have never visited thanks to you Stephanie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Marie’s smile the whole day was priceless. So good to see her enjoying good food like hers. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with. Congrats Marie 🎉❤
Thanks for taking everyone along on the trip to Paris, what fun you are having. As soon as the lift started going up I also thought that Philip wouldn’t have liked it too much. The food looks delicious, all the different plates were stunning. Wow the view from the dining room is awesome! You guys are the best dressed people in IKEA. I enjoyed your adventures today so much fun. X
How divine! One of your best vlogs, ever! So wonderful that Marie adored the superb meal and IKEA saved the day! I totally get the excitement! You all looked so fabulous and the three of you are a total delight! What you give out, you receive back tenfold! Thanks for the joy ❤
The food looked amazing and altogether a great fun time in Paris! Thank you for giving some sparkle to the Christmas season for both Marie and all of us watching around the world! 🎉🎄🍾🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such a great episode! Good Ito see Marie so happy and relaxed! You all looked fabulous, thank you for taking us to the Jules Verne restaurant! What a day! ♥♥🌲🌲😍😍
Marie you look GORGEOUS! Well you all do. You make our heart sing 🎶❤️ every time we see you. Blessings to you all, and thank you 🙏 guys for making our Marie soooo happy. She definitely deserves every moment! 🙏🇳🇿🙏🇳🇿❤️
Marie, as a retired Chef you are living my dream. Chateau life suits you, for now. Chef on a luxury yacht in the Caribbean, during winter, well😊we can dream
Marie outshone the glorious views of Paris, the culinary delights, and would have outshone the ballet, but instead radiated joy, aligned with an enviable sense of purpose, in Ikea. Here's to her! And another toast, to Stephanie and Philip, for embracing every opportunity for celebration with those they love.
It always makes me happy when Marie is so happy. When our ballet dancers were on strike in Australia they just delayed the performance for 15mins. Glad you got your wish for IKEA instead Marie ❤
Hilarious! But I must admit...I'm MUCH rather buy kitchen wares than sit through a ballet, too. Marie, you should have a pattern made from that dress and reproduce it in every color and fabric you desire. It is the perfect cut for you. So glad you had a wonderful day!!
Paris, my favourite city - even the times with 30 teenagers in tow on school trips travelling to the top of the Eiffel Tower! I have wonderful memories of romantic visits with my late partner. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you all.
That meal was beyond imagination. I thought that the buffet you went to the other day was in passable, but go into Michelin star and you get something that challenges the grand buffet in Europe! Every morsel looked incredible. What a wonderful day in Paris. And I almost feel like I was there with you well. I will tell you that elevator would have been very difficult for me to stomach. Thank you once again for making advent so special this year.
Never seen video of going up Eiffel Tower before, didn't know they had restaurant up there!😮 very cool video! I still could not believe how amazing that Buffet was a few videos/days ago.
Marie looks more beautiful and happy every day.
She does. :)
She really has been glowing more lately!
Agreed!!!
Yes I agree
Whats their name? Whom could they be?
Stephanie, this is one of your best vlogs and I've seen every one from the beginning. Thank you for the kindness you showed towards Marie. You could tell her Eiffel Tower dining was a highlight in her life. You both looked beautiful.
And Philip’s outfit was amazing as well! What fun, to do IKEA in evening wear! 😂❤❤❤❤
I am so happy to see Marie getting a night on the town! She just started to bloom this past year and no one deserves it more 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Marie deserved to be pampered. Thank you for treating her special.
What a wonderful day for Marie....Paris, a fabulous meal and IKEA....what more can one ask for? She is so deserving of this day away. Thank you Stephanie for doing this for her. You are such a good friend to her!! You all look so beautiful walking through IKEA!
Marie, you so deserved that. Glad it all lived up to expectations you thoroughly enjoyed yourself!
Marie works so hard and allows so much interference while she tries to make gourmet meals that she deserves her own special night in Paris! She is one in a million...what she deals with is beyond most culinary experts. So glad she is appreciated at this lovely time!
Marie is such a treasure!!
Excellent FUN and thank you Stephanie, Marie and Nick for taking us to the Eiffel Tower and then Philip joined for Ikea!!! What a superb evening!
So glad Marie got this chance. She looks amazing
Even visiting an Ikea in Paris alone is a treat. Ours faces a major highway and a sea port for shipping.
Great prices for kitchen gadgets.
Marie you look beautiful !!! So glad you were spoilt, so well deserved.
Marie’s dress is absolutely stunning, and it looks gorgeous on her❤
I loved this from start to finish. I have a big smile on my face. Seeing Marie have the day she's dreamed of, after all of her hard work, was just as fun for me as it was for her I think.
Oh Marie, I have never told you how much I love you, that was one of the best Vlog to date...............
Marie deserved
that trip to Paris! 🥰
So good to see her & Steph have such a fun time, next time girls trip perhaps!
I love the excitment Marie has shopping! I'm right there with you Marie. Congratulations on such a wonderful season in your kitchen. ❤
Marie and Stephanie looks stunning
I laughed out loud when Stephanie said: "The Cheapest One" when Marie asked about the wine. I know that feeling because restaurants usually ask for a glass of wine, what they paid for the bottle.
😂😂
Really? The subtitle after Stephanie said "the cheapest" said "We are struggling to find one under €90".
@@GenaFI think they probably thought she said 19 because I did. 🤷🏻♀️😂 Thanks for the clarification. 😊
I have never seen a person so happy in IKEA! What a treat to see Maria glowing with happiness. She is a precious gem.
You are so awesome Stephanie. I love that you took Marie to Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
Ballet person here--can't believe the one time it comes up on your vlog, the dancers strike! But the Eiffel Tower meal was spectacular. Congrats on your advent themes.
Marie, You are looking so gorgeous! Have an amazing time. You surely deserve it.
Marie looks fabulous in her attire. What a nice outing to Paris, with the culinary delights at the famed restaurent!
You both look gorgeous in the thumbnail! I can't believe the ballet was canceled at the 11th hour. Haha shopping in IKEA dressed beautifully is also good fun.
Marie made lemonade out of lemons. A happy woman.
Stephanie, you are very kind to treat Marie to a Christmas visit to Paris! 🎄
So lovely to see Marie so happy and looking beautiful, entering IKEA!!!
Phillip you are a gem! So happy you all had a fabulous time in a Paris, and you Stephanie, Marie and Nick, a delicious lunch at the Tower Effiel! 🎄 An enjoyable video!!
Marie deserves this - nicely done guys.
A positive baba au rhum experience for Stephanie. It's a Christmas miracle!
Oh l am thrilled so see Marie having fun and looking happy and radiant 🥰 What a wonderful trip for you all 🥰🙏❤️
Never thought I'd see them in an IKEA!
Marie you are so elegant in this trip in Paris ! You deserve this wonderful trop ! For all your hard and dedicate work in Château de Lalandes !
Thank you Stéphanie ! For all this Marvellous Advent Château Charles !
Have à wonderful Christmas ! We love you !
Never felt a pull to see Eiffel until now.. I didn’t realize how huge it is. Wow great camera/phone work!
What a fun day you had in Paris! Sorry about the ballet being cancelled, but IKEA was even more fun.
Stephanie and Marie - you both looked so glamorous and beautiful. What a wonderful vlog. Your generosity of spirit and joy shines through in this vlog Stephanie in the very well deserved treat for Marie. Marie is radiant.❤️
Marie is so cute, she is like a kid in a candy shop shopping in IKEA. And she looks so beautiful. You all are dressed nicely and look great.
What a beautiful and perfect reward for Marie! She’s absolutely glowing with happiness!
Absolutely one of the best Christmas Château Diaries this year! It was great to see Marie getting two things she wanted for Christmas and enjoying herself so much. I will be thinking of her the next time I am in Ikea and will be much more enthusiastic as I wander the aisles!
What a lovely day in Paris.
I believe Dan does have cloudberries in his orchard, but I also believe he said he had no idea what they are. So LaLande will know first. What a magical day you had!
What treat for us all to see y’all in Paris in the Eiffel Tower, and fabulous restaurant. Shopping at IKEA with Marie was a hoot‼️🥰
By the time I get through watching all these Chateau Christmas events, I will look like two ton Tessie , because I always have to get food ready when I watch anyone because you make me so hungry lol 🤣 honestly I'm getting so fat. So happy for Marie. What a wonderful Life to live! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
That was a great trip! The meal in the Eiffel Tower was quite fun with the commentary on each course. I love Marie's reactions, she is quite a treasure
How delectably and delightfully beautiful was Marie ... especially in IKEA!
What a fantastic Advent series!
Marie got her wish come true eating dinner at the Eiffel tower and it made my day also. Merry Christmas to all of you!! Thank you for sharing your evening with me!!
Bless you Marie. We just love you darling xxx❤
Wonderful!!!!! Marie deserved every minute. Who doesn't love a trip to Ikea for all those things you never knew you couldn't live without 😄❤😍
If I were to guess, Marie has fallen for a fella. She’s glowing! What a wonderful adventure. She had come so far and more confident in herself. We all saw it; but sadly she did not. I love her and her passion for cooking and flowers. Merry Christmas
That was absolutely fabulous and delightful. You all looked beautiful, especially Nick. Thanks for bringing us along.
Marie finally got her wish and what a day it turned out to be !
It is very LaLande to be dressed up, and then go shopping in Ikea, and be happy about it, because of cancelation. To still have a great time. Great vlog.
Too funny to see Marie so happy at Ikea. The restaurant looked fun and the food must have been tasty.
Wonderful to see the Jules Verne meal. Marie looks beautiful as does Stephanie. What fun in Ikea.
This was by far the best, most humorous and fun loving vlog you’ve completed for the Xmas countdown to date. The ballet vs IKEA, hilarious. Best wishes to all from Canada.
What a wonderful night out for Sweet Marie, so deserving and appreciative of another chef’s creations! Just adorable! Steph you are the BEST!!
Love and respect from Canada
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Oh, now I want Lingonberry Jam for our Christmas dinner and we can't get to Ikea in time. I absolutely loved seeing Marie being so genuinely celebrated for her amazing work at Lalande in such a gorgeous and utterly perfect way! Well done on a fabulous year of creativity in your culinary art and in your floral art, Marie. And yay for Ikea!
Wow!! ❤Marie's hair! The food! The views!
Thank you for the trip up the tower; that was something I have always wanted to do. 🧡
Stephanie, the restoration to Notre Dame is wonderful. I saw many similarities with many of the fine detailing on the walls as your Chapel at LaLande....so proud your restoration crew also worked on Notre Dame.
Thankyou for taking me on the trip to the Eiffel Tower
I will never get to Paris but you took me there today
I also agree with Marie
That would be my perfect ending to a day
Love IKEA as well
OMG! I bought some of those Christmas ornaments at the most delightful shop in Grapevine, TX. They're from December Diamonds. I bought Pearl Diver and Officer Ripped. They're guaranteed to elicit a smile.
What a wonderful adventure. What an amazing view. I'm glad that you all enjoyed your meal.
Strikes in France. Who would have thought it? As an American, I had never experienced repeated work stoppages in sectors of the economy like pharmacists and students, but ballet dancers, that's a new one.
❤ from TX!
Possibly my favourite video. I rode up the Eiffel Tower in the early 70s. Maybe that’s the same elevator! 😂
Marie is glowing!
Now that’s the way to do Paris! And after the delicious meals i had at the chateau , I agree it was well deserved!
Marie looks so fresh, blooming, and happy in this video! She reminds me of a kid in a toy store going around Ikea. 😊
We went to the Jules Verne in 2010 for our 30th wedding anniversary! Wonderful restaurant, the food is excellent and the service is amazing.
Well from a pitch black start to a ‘cheers’ evening drink - the vlog was crazily filled with full of fun, laughter, eating and spending - loved it. Thank you from Australia.
Wow you film so well with so many closeups...creates the illusion to really feel the experience. Thank you!
We were so happy to see Marie have such a well deserved treat. Her chef work has been fantastic this year and has given us lots of ideas. This was a thoroughly enjoyable episode. It is the second vlog in a row that had us laughing out loud, especially with Phillip and his formal dress IKEA backpack.
We have IKEA close by and never realized just how thrilling it can be. I must admit that we visit a bit less formally dressed. We are determined to make more of an effort in future. 😂😂🤣
Well deserved!🎁
IKEA, especially sales we had a commercial 'START THE CAR' 🌝
I remember those commercials. Loved them!
Glad to see that Marie was freed from the kitchen duties and treated to Paris!! She was very pleased to go to Ikea in lieu of the ballet!!! Who is with Galahad?
Amaury and Natti
Sweet girls, I always dreamed of visiting Paree but alas I’m too old to go abroad. I would starve to death though as I couldn’t eat most of the food. I know that you are all used to French cuisine but I am not. I grew up on good old fashioned American food with old German recipes passed down from generations of family. I so enjoy all your content. I can enjoy those places I have never visited thanks to you Stephanie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Marie’s smile the whole day was priceless. So good to see her enjoying good food like hers.
Can’t wait to see what she comes up with.
Congrats Marie 🎉❤
The Chocolate, that mimicked your porcelain quote, was such an endearing final touch from the Eiffel Tower.
Thanks for taking everyone along on the trip to Paris, what fun you are having. As soon as the lift started going up I also thought that Philip wouldn’t have liked it too much. The food looks delicious, all the different plates were stunning. Wow the view from the dining room is awesome! You guys are the best dressed people in IKEA. I enjoyed your adventures today so much fun. X
Marie's failed gingerbread is now making me feel much better about my failed gingerbread house. So glad she got a wonderful trip to Ikea x
Marie looks beautiful, and glowing with anticipation.
Marie was so happy, loved the views from the lunch.
How divine! One of your best vlogs, ever! So wonderful that Marie adored the superb meal and IKEA saved the day! I totally get the excitement! You all looked so fabulous and the three of you are a total delight! What you give out, you receive back tenfold! Thanks for the joy ❤
So wonderful you had lunch there! The restaurant was closed and under renovation when we were visiting Paris. We hope to go back soon!
The food looked amazing and altogether a great fun time in Paris! Thank you for giving some sparkle to the Christmas season for both Marie and all of us watching around the world! 🎉🎄🍾🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such a great episode! Good Ito see Marie so happy and relaxed! You all looked fabulous, thank you for taking us to the Jules Verne restaurant! What a day! ♥♥🌲🌲😍😍
Marie you look GORGEOUS! Well you all do. You make our heart sing 🎶❤️ every time we see you. Blessings to you all, and thank you 🙏 guys for making our Marie soooo happy. She definitely deserves every moment! 🙏🇳🇿🙏🇳🇿❤️
Marie, as a retired Chef you are living my dream. Chateau life suits you, for now. Chef on a luxury yacht in the Caribbean, during winter, well😊we can dream
Marie knows what to buy, this is fun!!! Need to take her shopping. You all are so sweet. Loved this, thanks for sharing.
Marie outshone the glorious views of Paris, the culinary delights, and would have outshone the ballet, but instead radiated joy, aligned with an enviable sense of purpose, in Ikea. Here's to her! And another toast, to Stephanie and Philip, for embracing every opportunity for celebration with those they love.
Y’all are having too much fun. Thanks for bringing us along.❤
Such a delightful treat. Thanks for taking us and Marie to Paris.
OMG my mouth is watering !!!!!!!!
I lived in Sweden for 4 months. I totally understand Maria’s IKEA thrill. I don’t have one near me. And love lingonberry jam.
It always makes me happy when Marie is so happy. When our ballet dancers were on strike in Australia they just delayed the performance for 15mins. Glad you got your wish for IKEA instead Marie ❤
Love the girls day out - great vibe. thank you! love the review of the exquisite food. Also nice to vary the video content.
So happy to see Marie having a good time and getting out and about.
Marie you are a Treasure 🌹
That lunch looked amazing! The food and the porcelain. One forgets how ridiculously tall the Eiffel Tower is. Beautiful! Joyeux Noel.
A fabulous episode!🎄
Marie has been an amazing addition to your channel. Wonderful seeing her so happy! Bravo
Hilarious! But I must admit...I'm MUCH rather buy kitchen wares than sit through a ballet, too.
Marie, you should have a pattern made from that dress and reproduce it in every color and fabric you desire. It is the perfect cut for you. So glad you had a wonderful day!!
Paris, my favourite city - even the times with 30 teenagers in tow on school trips travelling to the top of the Eiffel Tower! I have wonderful memories of romantic visits with my late partner. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you all.
That meal was beyond imagination. I thought that the buffet you went to the other day was in passable, but go into Michelin star and you get something that challenges the grand buffet in Europe! Every morsel looked incredible. What a wonderful day in Paris. And I almost feel like I was there with you well. I will tell you that elevator would have been very difficult for me to stomach. Thank you once again for making advent so special this year.
Never seen video of going up Eiffel Tower before, didn't know they had restaurant up there!😮 very cool video!
I still could not believe how amazing that Buffet was a few videos/days ago.