Michael's depth of knowledge is truly amazing, but I find most admirable is his courage in putting his hand to any task and completing them flawlessly.
Can't begin to express how thankful and relieved I am about Michael fixing the log burner. I used one for years and have always been worried about how hot you were running the log burners, afraid you'd burn down the chateau or something. A huge thank you to Michael. Hope Ollie's time with you and so many other wonderful people eases body mind and soul. Love to all.
@@fredsmiser3130 I honestly don't know. He had a youtube channel called Magical Modernist Mansion. He had a couple of vlogs discussing his ADHD diagnosis.
@@fredsmiser3130 I have responded twice to your question and each time my comment has been deleted--not sure why or who would do it. I wasn't unkind. I truly care about Ollie. I only hope he gets well again soon. Sorry about that Fred..
Thanks to Michael, "Jack of all Trades", for repairing the wood stove...what he did was really important in allowing proper & even heating. I'm certain you will all see a difference! Ollie is beginning his journey back to wellness & greater creativity! Blessings, Ollie! We all love you & are cheering you on!! Very fun & informative video, Stephanie & love watching Philip & Amaury dismantling the Trumeau & investigating decades of paint & wallpaper! Interesting, indeed!! 🇺🇸
When I lived in a home on a mountain in New Mexico we put in a woodstove that had a small built in fan at the top. It was not visible but it was effective. The warm air from the fire triggered it. I was wondering if there is a way you could use a fan to encourage the warm air further into the room? Trick is to find something unobtrusive. A warm Stephanie is a happy Stephanie!
@@kathleensmith8365 They are called Ecofan. They generate their own electricity from the difference in temperature of the base and the surrounding air.
@kathleensmith8365 I have seen similar devices available to order online. When the heat rises to a certain temp, the fan kicks on. I believe people use them often on emergency propane heaters, but they can be used anywhere. Don't know about in the UK, but surely they are available over there.
I’ve seen them to too-the fans in other YT channels and they were placed on the stove.. so they can be done and with temps at 5° well yes that’s freezing!! 🥶
So good to see Ollie getting back to sketching, such a darling. Michael is so talented, hands down such a treasure. Lalande is getting her face-lift and will only be more beautiful. Marie's cooking is a work of art.
Stephanie's chateau has long been a place that nurtures and gently supports people in all sorts of ways. It draws them back again and again. It is full of kindness as well as lots of fun. Let's hope it continues to work its magic on those people who need it at the moment.
'We're at the big table". lol Leave it to Amaury to make us smile. So much going on. I think of your Chateau as more of a commune. I'm a "hippy" from the 1060's and 70's, and I've always lived with people around me. I love having all the family here, together, sharing life. It is the best. Your open door shows your open heart.
@@CocoDog-777 ...a thousand years ago! ....nearly. You caught that too! 😉 I've commented several times how Stephanie has something between a hippie commune where there are many 'chiefs' but no 'Indians' to do the more difficult work ....to more of a hierarchical Medieval community with a Lady & Lord at the top giving out orders & directions to the serfs to keep things running smoothly ....or more of an artistic/intellectual Parisian salon of very creative types based on a more egalitarian model of societal harmony ....I think it fluctuates actually between all three ....and then there is the extended family component. That is what makes it so incredibly interesting & compelling for viewers who marvel at the many layers of complexity of Stephanie's life she has created at the chateau & her travels. It's like peeling back the many layers of an onion ...or peaking inside a blooming rose. Take your pick! 😉
I love seeing Ollie's perspective on his art as he continues feeling better. While I haven't been ill, I suffered the gutwrenching loss of my most beloved furbaby a month ago after a few years of increasing stress and anxiety and illness, and I find a lot of parallels with channeling these things into something positive. I'm volunteering at a shelter to help other furry friends as I just can't adopt again right now for many reasons, and I've also been trying to express my feelings into a lot of different art pieces. It's lovely seeing the smile return to Ollie, and hopefully myself in time as well. Thank you for sharing the joy of daily life at La Lande and beyond.
I hope Ollie stays with you a long time and as the months turn to Spring , hopefully he will gradually get back into painting outside and gradually recover. I prescribe a long dose of Stephanie and Lalande.
@@Oogie65 he does, and though one shouldn’t speculate…there seems to be signs he’s on his own, I hope I’m wrong but let’s just say that while he is at Lalande he paints a feels better.
Don't forget to 'season' the chalkboard. Scribble in chalk all over it, then rub it out. That way it won't hold the lines of old writing over and over. It will take the chalk and erase all of the lines. 💖
Re the stove - It's only a couple of years old, the air gaps should surely not have developed. Can you claim on a warranty? Also, the idea of those stoves is that you can bank them up and they will stay alight overnight so the room never gets too cold.
Wonderful things happening at Lalande. Ollie back to sketching, Amaury and Phillip and Chris on DIY. Marie producing culinary delights, Micheal on woodburner repair, the announcement of a new book,Stephanie on administration plus, a dinner service any guest would rate 5 star. Oh and Chris on plaster. Awesome job all.❤
Michael your one of those people that has tried so much in life, been open to knew things, not afraid of hard work, and it it gives you the ability to be open to learning how to do so many things. Ollie I’m so excited to see your work later. I haven’t painted in a long time, you are giving me encouragement to get back to my art.
I absolutely love listening to Michael. He is so knowledgeable and the way he explains things I’ve actually learnt so many things from him over the years thank you, Michael.
...a lot like Stephanie! Which makes for a natural friendship based on shared interests. I love nerds ...especially when they are also beautiful & charming! 😉☺
Love seeing Micheal at LaLande...he looks relaxed. Hoping he will start doing his videos again...i want to see how the kitchen is coming along. Also most definately more about his art.
Two very special person at Lalande: Michael and Ollie, what a wonderful sight ! Michael is so knowledgeable it is precious to have him around. Ollie, a pleasure to see you able to sketch and create art again. For the others working bees, you are a pleasure to watch as you improve everything. Bravo gang.
I love that Michael just jumped right in to help out. I was so happy to see Ollie working on some art! Such a fun group of people and so much going on and still finding new and interesting things around the chateau;) Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
Stephanie, I’m a pattern designer and people catalogue antique and vintage patterns for records and reproduction, so please take some photos of the layers of wallpaper. I, for one, love seeing it and get so much inspiration from old patterns, I know you do too ❤ sending love to all Lalanders ❤
Oh my, so happy to see the color in Ollies cheeks. Michael seems so knowledgeable about that woodstove. How wonderful. Amaury is so skilled with the fine carpentry you need done in the Chateau, so lucky!
Love the painting! All the work being done on the Chateau will make a big difference. Can't wait to see the rooms finished!!! The pies looked yummy. I love all of Maries cooking.
There's nothing like living in a big, beautiful house full of pleasant, creative people--all doing their own thing--yet together. I loved that type of energy when I experienced it in the past. It would be nice to live like that again. (In my dreams...) I saw the unicorn tapestry at The Cloisters when I was there a long time ago. How funny about the little "naughty painting" within the painting you had in that room. 😄 Love to see Ollie painting again, and Michael Petherick fixing things, and everybody doing what they do so well.
So very happy to see Michael ! I so enjoy him whenever he appears on the vlogs. Would love to see any new updates on his cottage. You have been missed Michael 😊 wonderful to see Ollie ❤️
Michael is just a wealth of knowledge. Love seeing him at Lalande.....just like old times. Ollie is sketching again, that is a good sign 😊 So many exciting renos going on....will be nice to see the results when complete! Love watching Marie create her magic in the kitchen ❤
The painting in your trumeau shows an artist completing a bust of King Henri IV, who had been a very popular figure in France since the publication of the poem La Henriade in 1728. It seems to me that he inscribed his signature on the side of the bust. Can you read it? And congratulations on the spanking scene! It's the icing on the cake 🤣
Always an uplift to see friends gathered at LaLande. For Americans (and others) watching, the museum referred to at the end, The Cloisters, is located in New York City just north of Harlem. It is quite an experience and particularly if you have an appreciation for medieval art. The museum's setting is, in fact, a small monastery purchased by the Rockefeller family and moved from Spain to NYC eons ago. It's setting is also spectacular in that it sits within a lovely city park (Tryon Park) that overlooks the Hudson. Breathtaking! The museum is easily accessible via public transportation. It's reputation has grown over the years and is well worth a stop during your next visit to New York City.
Four medieval cloisters kept in The Cloisters Museum in New York actually come from France (the names of the abbeys are Saint-Michel de Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Bonnefont-en-Comminges, Trie-sur-Baïse). The fifth one comes also from a French priory, Froville, located in North Eastern France). The museum keeps also the apse from a Spanish chapel (San Martín de Fuentidueña).
Re Michael. Mitch Petherich has taught his sons and daughter so much. All of them have a basic understanding of building and how things work. That allows them to continually build on that knowledge. Michael demonstrates that in a wide variety of situations. Bravo.
I do not understand your reply. I was referring to a narrow aspect of their learning relevant to the video. I said nothing about other aspects of family life. We know little to nothing about their personal life. I see no basis for your comment in reference to mine.
I’ve been watching for years. Watching you all is for me, like watching the show Friends. A cast of characters that bring happiness to my life. I’m so glad Ollie looks happier!!! ❤️
That painting is a hoot! So much more fun than had it been just a dramatic scene. Definitely get it cleaned up and be sure to point it out to your guests!
oooh Steph is wearing the eararings I gave her, the black with the cubes! Love that. Makes me SO incredibly happy that they are being worn again. I used to wear them ALL the TIME! 😍🥰😘
Loving you are all back at the Chateau Michael is so clever love him Pleased to see Ollie looking better . Chris is doing great . Looking forward to seeing all the work xx
Stefanie, while you were going up the stairs, I noticed the beautiful wallpaper🌸 I’m very found of that. The house I’m staying at, there’s kind of same style, or smaller. What I like about it is that it reflects like candles at night. Good to see Oliver dedicating sometime for art.
This vlog was the Best! Seeing Ollie emerge back into his art even if doodling it didn’t matter-what it does is spark his soul with much needed creativity and healing. Keep going Ollie. 👏👏👏 Michaels easy going manner and Jack of all trades was surely a blessing helping fix the stove and anything else. Love seeing so many creative artists in one household. Bravo Stephanie 👏❤️👏
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Lovely to see yiou back at LaLande with everyone. I LOVE how Phillip appears to be taking over a lot of the organising for the Chateau's refit and repairs. He and Amauary seem to get on very well together.
can i just say that not only do i love the cooking, gardening, renovating topics in your vlogs, i've realised just how educational they are and just how much i learn from each vlog, thanks Team Lalande, you guys are super smart on many many topics x
So wonderful to see Oliver in his happy place. I do hope it does him the world of good surounded by love, life and laughter (Stephanie) love you all. XX
Stephanie and Phillip! You can purchase cheaply a wood burner thermometer. It's a round dial with a magnetic back that you place where the flue is attached to the box and it tells you the temp of the fire. It will also show if the fire is burning too cold (creating creosote), burning at optimal level and burning too hot (damaging the wood burner). It's such a handy tool. You will then know whether to increase or decrease the air flow for the perfect temperature. Thanks to Michael Petherick for showing you how to use it properly, it's an expensive mistake to have the wood burner too hot, and also dangerous.
Michael did just save your stove. I’m really shocked that it’s lasted this long burning that hot. It’s not even that old. I’m so happy for you that Michael explained it to you, so you can keep an eye on it. It’s too bad he didn’t notice sooner & saved the side door.
I must say Ollie is looking so much better and setting his heart and hand to painting again, it’s so good! The house is really buzzing with so much work going on. It’s exciting. Isn’t it wonderful that Michael is fixing the fire stoves and showing the proper way to use them efficiently 😅 All is well at La Lande🥰
18:15 his chateau is beautiful. The honey colour local plaster, the storied court shape of the building with the towers, the kitchen room, the mature trees and grounds, and the romanic mottled light hitting the building in the evening.
***Stephanie, it's very concerning about the stove. Hadn't you just purchased the heater stove not long ago... How lovely that Michael is repairing it. However, with it being new and it being cracked and bowed. That's very concearning. You may need to get a it warrenty replaced. It may be under warranty. Good luck. God bless, great to see everyone together.
I noticed the door was bowed as well. I can’t believe they didn’t even read the instructions. I doubt a warranty would be relevant since the stove was used improperly.
A truly fantastic vlog today. Everyone busy and just slotted into daily life beautifully and how wonderful to see Oliver decompressing, Michael in his element and the stunning Marie doing her usual wonderful things. Chris seems to be another example of a truly exceptional artisan who has been drawn to Lalande. I love seeing Philip and Amaury working so smoothly together also. On another note, I’m so relieved to see Michael with his comprehensive knowledge servicing the log burner. I’ve lived and used them in old properties for over 45 years and it’s so important to check them regularly and keep the seals renewed and intact, to use the damper systems always to regulate the air flow and never over heat them. As well as being a huge fire risk it also damages the stove. It’s more common to see people mistakenly burning them too fast and hot, as they are often bought ‘off the shelf’ these days rather than from a specialist who will give people specific instructions, even a demonstration and information of how to use them correctly for safety and efficiency. It is quite an art keeping them going and regulating them, a bit like driving an old car well. Once mastered your chateau will be heated even better. We used to heat a large cottage only using wood burners in the major rooms, which could go constantly day and night if you know how to fuel them with seasoned wood and regulate the airflow. Now in another old property with high ceilings we use them to boost the heating when we have extreme cold or alone when the central heating isn’t needed. Stephanie, you are a miracle worker bringing these beautiful people all together at your amazing chateau. ❤
So wonderful to see Michael and Ollie back at the Chateau! What an interesting painting and parts you discovered! Glad to see everyone enjoying themselves with Marie's wonderful food!
Such a joyous part of my day is watching your vlogs Stephanie thank you. Ollie Ollie Ollie you are the best !!!!! It's great we can spend time with you albiet virtually at La Lande. Michael you are a wizard !!! 💕💕💕💕
Loved the history lesson. I have seen these unicorn paintings as prints . So enjoyed this vlog xx Marie Dinner looked fabulous ,followed by my favourite lemon tarte xxx 🎉🎉🎉🎉
The 2 biggest assets in one video, Michael with his wealth of historical knowledge and Philippe with his and also his superb taste in decoration. More of these 2 people please!
I love how Michael literally knows everything about everything 😊
So happy to see Michael back! We have missed him. Love his banter with Stephanie! Loved his Turkey vlog.
He is a true Renaissance Man.
Wow. He’s definitely saving your self with a warping stove. Funny that it didn’t come with that …
@@normasaldivar8645 Indeed! It's a fundamental component and needs to be checked regularly!
I love Michael full stop.haha.He has the most beautiful energy.forever young!
It’s so lovely to see Michael at Lalande, he’s so knowledgable about everything ❤ .. & to see Ollie starting to sketch again ❤ .. two wonderful men ☺️
well said!!!!!!!!!!!
Ollie looks the happiest we have seen him in recent videos, so happy to see this.
That painting is quite something! The food looks delicious! So glad to see Michael & Ollie. ❤
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Michael's depth of knowledge is truly amazing, but I find most admirable is his courage in putting his hand to any task and completing them flawlessly.
I hope Ollie is enjoying being at LaLande. He is such a kind, dear man who deserves many years of Joy! ❤Ollie❤
True, 💯 ❤❤❤
I hope he finds joy and renewing in his art ❤
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It is sad to see Ollie not well, where is his wife? Is she with the children in Spain? Seeing Ollie smiling while drawing is lovely
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It’s wonderful to see Michael’s beautiful smile back at LaLande👍👍👍
Can't begin to express how thankful and relieved I am about Michael fixing the log burner. I used one for years and have always been worried about how hot you were running the log burners, afraid you'd burn down the chateau or something. A huge thank you to Michael. Hope Ollie's time with you and so many other wonderful people eases body mind and soul. Love to all.
How come you never pointed it out to them before, if you've been aware of it for so long 🤔
Marie making food for Ollie that he wants is so thoughtful
I love Michael, "The Renaissance Man" He's a rare man with many talents!
So wonderful to see Ollie sketching again. We're cheering you on Ollie. Your best art is ahead of you!
Is Oliver no longer married?
@@fredsmiser3130 Hello, I don't believe anyone has mentioned it. Perhaps they are taking a break for awhile.
What has his illness been?
@@fredsmiser3130 I honestly don't know. He had a youtube channel called Magical Modernist Mansion. He had a couple of vlogs discussing his ADHD diagnosis.
@@fredsmiser3130 I have responded twice to your question and each time my comment has been deleted--not sure why or who would do it. I wasn't unkind. I truly care about Ollie. I only hope he gets well again soon. Sorry about that Fred..
Thanks to Michael, "Jack of all Trades", for repairing the wood stove...what he did was really important in allowing proper & even heating. I'm certain you will all see a difference!
Ollie is beginning his journey back to wellness & greater creativity! Blessings, Ollie! We all love you & are cheering you on!! Very fun & informative video, Stephanie & love watching Philip & Amaury dismantling the Trumeau & investigating decades of paint & wallpaper! Interesting, indeed!! 🇺🇸
When I lived in a home on a mountain in New Mexico we put in a woodstove that had a small built in fan at the top. It was not visible but it was effective. The warm air from the fire triggered it. I was wondering if there is a way you could use a fan to encourage the warm air further into the room? Trick is to find something unobtrusive. A warm Stephanie is a happy Stephanie!
@@kathleensmith8365 They are called Ecofan. They generate their own electricity from the difference in temperature of the base and the surrounding air.
@kathleensmith8365 I have seen similar devices available to order online. When the heat rises to a certain temp, the fan kicks on. I believe people use them often on emergency propane heaters, but they can be used anywhere. Don't know about in the UK, but surely they are available over there.
I’ve seen them to too-the fans in other YT channels and they were placed on the stove.. so they can be done and with temps at 5° well yes that’s freezing!! 🥶
So good to see Ollie getting back to sketching, such a darling. Michael is so talented, hands down such a treasure. Lalande is getting her face-lift and will only be more beautiful. Marie's cooking is a work of art.
Michael Petherick to the rescue. That will make guest dinners much more comfortable. I giggled out loud at the painting. 🧡
Stephanie's chateau has long been a place that nurtures and gently supports people in all sorts of ways. It draws them back again and again. It is full of kindness as well as lots of fun. Let's hope it continues to work its magic on those people who need it at the moment.
'We're at the big table". lol Leave it to Amaury to make us smile. So much going on. I think of your Chateau as more of a commune. I'm a "hippy" from the 1060's and 70's, and I've always lived with people around me. I love having all the family here, together, sharing life. It is the best. Your open door shows your open heart.
1060's...wow
@@CocoDog-777 ...a thousand years ago! ....nearly.
You caught that too! 😉
I've commented several times how Stephanie has something between a hippie commune where there are many 'chiefs' but no 'Indians' to do the more difficult work ....to more of a hierarchical Medieval community with a Lady & Lord at the top giving out orders & directions to the serfs to keep things running smoothly ....or more of an artistic/intellectual Parisian salon of very creative types based on a more egalitarian model of societal harmony ....I think it fluctuates actually between all three ....and then there is the extended family component. That is what makes it so incredibly interesting & compelling for viewers who marvel at the many layers of complexity of Stephanie's life she has created at the chateau & her travels. It's like peeling back the many layers of an onion ...or peaking inside a blooming rose. Take your pick! 😉
Michael is impressively knowledgeable and skilled in so many subjects.
I love the camaraderie and the atmosphere of the chateau when Michael is visiting. He is happy and uplifting.
Michael is a fountain of knowledge, what a great friend in terrific help
I LOVE the La Lande kitchen. It is truly the beating heart of the Chateau - warm, welcoming and busy for all the best of reasons
I love seeing Ollie's perspective on his art as he continues feeling better. While I haven't been ill, I suffered the gutwrenching loss of my most beloved furbaby a month ago after a few years of increasing stress and anxiety and illness, and I find a lot of parallels with channeling these things into something positive. I'm volunteering at a shelter to help other furry friends as I just can't adopt again right now for many reasons, and I've also been trying to express my feelings into a lot of different art pieces. It's lovely seeing the smile return to Ollie, and hopefully myself in time as well. Thank you for sharing the joy of daily life at La Lande and beyond.
Michael is such a kind, sweet good hearted person. Delightful to see him again.
Stay Ollie-stay where you are with all the lovely people and goings on…you will feel better every day.
Glad to see Michael and Olivier at LaLande
It’s so good to see Michael at LaLande. He is just so knowledgeable about everything and can do anything it seems! Wish he was there more like before.
Lovely seeing you all relaxed, happy and enjoying each other’s company. 🇨🇦❤️
Always great to see Michael. It’s extra special to see him at Lelande❤
Love seeing Michael.....he is a wealth of knowledge and has a great smile. Its wonderful seeing Lalonde full of people and doggies.
I hope Ollie stays with you a long time and as the months turn to Spring , hopefully he will gradually get back into painting outside and gradually recover. I prescribe a long dose of Stephanie and Lalande.
@@a_highland_life he use to have a studio in the stables.
Doesn’t Ollie have a family to get back to? I’m sure they would miss him.
@@Oogie65 he does, and though one shouldn’t speculate…there seems to be signs he’s on his own, I hope I’m wrong but let’s just say that while he is at Lalande he paints a feels better.
@@Oogie65 sometimes when doing art a change of scenery can really kick start one's creativity...
Michael is so charismatic and has the best smile. Stephanie lights up when she is with him 😊.
I love that you have Ollie and Michael there. What a great household.
Agree!!! They bring so much by being there!!
Don't forget to 'season' the chalkboard. Scribble in chalk all over it, then rub it out. That way it won't hold the lines of old writing over and over. It will take the chalk and erase all of the lines. 💖
Love when original features are restored and we can see history. Absolutely love this episode. Hugs ❤❤❤
So nice for Natalie and Aumury to be sitting and eating AT THE BIG TABLE!! 😉. Lovely to see all of you together for a scrumptious Marie dinner!❤
@@irishdancer2753 do you think they moved back in? Have been seeing them at night more lately and not leaving after work.
@@megkraft1108 they probably head home after they eat. Why cook if you don't have to?
Re the stove - It's only a couple of years old, the air gaps should surely not have developed. Can you claim on a warranty? Also, the idea of those stoves is that you can bank them up and they will stay alight overnight so the room never gets too cold.
Yes, I suggested looking into the warranty as well. I hope she tries to get a new one under warranty. Applause 👏 Applause 👏 for Michael
Stephanie, your circle of friends are so amazing. I love listening to all the history and conversations. Thank you for sharing.
Michael your hair looks wonderful!!!
Michael is so knowledgeable and he is so cheery Oliver has even smiled now he has reached LL.
Wonderful things happening at Lalande. Ollie back to sketching, Amaury and Phillip and Chris on DIY. Marie producing culinary delights, Micheal on woodburner repair, the announcement of a new book,Stephanie on administration plus, a dinner service any guest would rate 5 star. Oh and Chris on plaster. Awesome job all.❤
Michael your one of those people that has tried so much in life, been open to knew things, not afraid of hard work, and it it gives you the ability to be open to learning how to do so many things. Ollie I’m so excited to see your work later. I haven’t painted in a long time, you are giving me encouragement to get back to my art.
Love, love, love seeing work on the chateau and the busy- ness of the kitchen comings and goings! My favourite type of La Lande video! ❤
I absolutely love listening to Michael. He is so knowledgeable and the way he explains things I’ve actually learnt so many things from him over the years thank you, Michael.
...a lot like Stephanie! Which makes for a natural friendship based on shared interests. I love nerds ...especially when they are also beautiful & charming! 😉☺
Love seeing Micheal at LaLande...he looks relaxed. Hoping he will start doing his videos again...i want to see how the kitchen is coming along. Also most definately more about his art.
Two very special person at Lalande: Michael and Ollie, what a wonderful sight ! Michael is so knowledgeable it is precious to have him around. Ollie, a pleasure to see you able to sketch and create art again. For the others working bees, you are a pleasure to watch as you improve everything. Bravo gang.
A group off people who cares for each other it’s the LaLande Family! All thanks to you Stephanie. Stay blessed ❤
I love that Michael just jumped right in to help out.
I was so happy to see Ollie working on some art!
Such a fun group of people and so much going on and still finding new and interesting things around the chateau;)
Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
Stephanie, I’m a pattern designer and people catalogue antique and vintage patterns for records and reproduction, so please take some photos of the layers of wallpaper. I, for one, love seeing it and get so much inspiration from old patterns, I know you do too ❤ sending love to all Lalanders ❤
They had Steven photographed some of the rooms wallpaper layers. ❤
Oh my, so happy to see the color in Ollies cheeks. Michael seems so knowledgeable about that woodstove. How wonderful. Amaury is so skilled with the fine carpentry you need done in the Chateau, so lucky!
Chris is a gem too
So happy to see Michael Pethrick at Laplande! Don’t stay away so long!😊
Laplande - now there’s an idea for next Xmas ;) 🎄
Oliver looks in better spirits, the prayers and well wishes must be working! Michael is a gem!
Love the painting! All the work being done on the Chateau will make a big difference. Can't wait to see the rooms finished!!! The pies looked yummy. I love all of Maries cooking.
I hope Ollie is feeling better soon. I’ve been worrying about him. Michael fixing that fire is a god send
There's nothing like living in a big, beautiful house full of pleasant, creative people--all doing their own thing--yet together. I loved that type of energy when I experienced it in the past. It would be nice to live like that again. (In my dreams...) I saw the unicorn tapestry at The Cloisters when I was there a long time ago. How funny about the little "naughty painting" within the painting you had in that room. 😄 Love to see Ollie painting again, and Michael Petherick fixing things, and everybody doing what they do so well.
So very happy to see Michael ! I so enjoy him whenever he appears on the vlogs. Would love to see any new updates on his cottage. You have been missed Michael 😊 wonderful to see Ollie ❤️
It so good to see Michael’s and Ollie at the chateau ! It’s also wonderful to see all the people working together for the good of the chateau 😊
Michael is just a wealth of knowledge. Love seeing him at Lalande.....just like old times. Ollie is sketching again, that is a good sign 😊 So many exciting renos going on....will be nice to see the results when complete! Love watching Marie create her magic in the kitchen ❤
The painting in your trumeau shows an artist completing a bust of King Henri IV, who had been a very popular figure in France since the publication of the poem La Henriade in 1728. It seems to me that he inscribed his signature on the side of the bust. Can you read it? And congratulations on the spanking scene! It's the icing on the cake 🤣
Always an uplift to see friends gathered at LaLande. For Americans (and others) watching, the museum referred to at the end, The Cloisters, is located in New York City just north of Harlem. It is quite an experience and particularly if you have an appreciation for medieval art. The museum's setting is, in fact, a small monastery purchased by the Rockefeller family and moved from Spain to NYC eons ago. It's setting is also spectacular in that it sits within a lovely city park (Tryon Park) that overlooks the Hudson. Breathtaking! The museum is easily accessible via public transportation. It's reputation has grown over the years and is well worth a stop during your next visit to New York City.
Four medieval cloisters kept in The Cloisters Museum in New York actually come from France (the names of the abbeys are Saint-Michel de Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Bonnefont-en-Comminges, Trie-sur-Baïse). The fifth one comes also from a French priory, Froville, located in North Eastern France). The museum keeps also the apse from a Spanish chapel (San Martín de Fuentidueña).
Re Michael. Mitch Petherich has taught his sons and daughter so much. All of them have a basic understanding of building and how things work. That allows them to continually build on that knowledge. Michael demonstrates that in a wide variety of situations. Bravo.
Parents are required to teach their children far more than just how buildings work, and in that respect, Mitch Petherick failed in his duty.
I do not understand your reply. I was referring to a narrow aspect of their learning relevant to the video. I said nothing about other aspects of family life. We know little to nothing about their personal life. I see no basis for your comment in reference to mine.
I love how you continue to find new things at the chateau even after all these years. The painting was a bit risqué but beautiful!
Marie, perhaps for the guest dinners you could make a bigger lemon tart and serve slices? That way it would be less work for you.
They bought those lovely individual pans in Paris, so it's great to see them being used.
Maybe less work but it looks better individually.
I love Michael Petherick! Amazing man and friend.
Michael, always is worth a grin, is such a treat to see..
I’ve been watching for years. Watching you all is for me, like watching the show Friends. A cast of characters that bring happiness to my life. I’m so glad Ollie looks happier!!! ❤️
That painting is a hoot! So much more fun than had it been just a dramatic scene. Definitely get it cleaned up and be sure to point it out to your guests!
oooh Steph is wearing the eararings I gave her, the black with the cubes! Love that. Makes me SO incredibly happy that they are being worn again. I used to wear them ALL the TIME! 😍🥰😘
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Michael to the rescue - Awesome!!
Loving you are all back at the Chateau Michael is so clever love him Pleased to see Ollie looking better . Chris is doing great . Looking forward to seeing all the work xx
Stefanie, while you were going up the stairs, I noticed the beautiful wallpaper🌸 I’m very found of that. The house I’m staying at, there’s kind of same style, or smaller. What I like about it is that it reflects like candles at night. Good to see Oliver dedicating sometime for art.
This vlog was the Best! Seeing Ollie emerge back into his art even if doodling it didn’t matter-what it does is spark his soul with much needed creativity and healing. Keep going Ollie. 👏👏👏 Michaels easy going manner and Jack of all trades was surely a blessing helping fix the stove and anything else. Love seeing so many creative artists in one household. Bravo Stephanie 👏❤️👏
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Lovely to see yiou back at LaLande with everyone. I LOVE how Phillip appears to be taking over a lot of the organising for the Chateau's refit and repairs. He and Amauary seem to get on very well together.
can i just say that not only do i love the cooking, gardening, renovating topics in your vlogs, i've realised just how educational they are and just how much i learn from each vlog, thanks Team Lalande, you guys are super smart on many many topics x
So wonderful to see Oliver in his happy place. I do hope it does him the world of good surounded by love, life and laughter (Stephanie) love you all. XX
So good to see you all together back at Lalande
I’m so upset to see how sad Ollie looks,he’s such a lovely gentleman sending him hugs ❤
Love love love seeing Michael back in there! Great positive energy there❤
I have loved my day with you all, I really felt part of you all . Thankyou 🤗
Love Michael is back at La La Lande he is so knowledgeable
Stephanie and Phillip! You can purchase cheaply a wood burner thermometer. It's a round dial with a magnetic back that you place where the flue is attached to the box and it tells you the temp of the fire. It will also show if the fire is burning too cold (creating creosote), burning at optimal level and burning too hot (damaging the wood burner). It's such a handy tool. You will then know whether to increase or decrease the air flow for the perfect temperature. Thanks to Michael Petherick for showing you how to use it properly, it's an expensive mistake to have the wood burner too hot, and also dangerous.
The company who installed them should have made sure they were correctly set up for use and showed them how to operate them. Cowboys methinks.
Michael did just save your stove. I’m really shocked that it’s lasted this long burning that hot. It’s not even that old. I’m so happy for you that Michael explained it to you, so you can keep an eye on it. It’s too bad he didn’t notice sooner & saved the side door.
don't forget to prime the blackboards with chalk before writing on it.. this stops the chalk from scratching into the paint.
So glad to see work being done on the chateau .
I must say Ollie is looking so much better and setting his heart and hand to painting again, it’s so good! The house is really buzzing with so much work going on. It’s exciting. Isn’t it wonderful that Michael is fixing the fire stoves and showing the proper way to use them efficiently 😅 All is well at La Lande🥰
18:15 his chateau is beautiful. The honey colour local plaster, the storied court shape of the building with the towers, the kitchen room, the mature trees and grounds, and the romanic mottled light hitting the building in the evening.
I just love to see Michael in the Chateau ! He's such a friendly presence. Hopefully he'll make an appearance more often.
Michael is a Marvel, Ollie keep on doing your inspiring art you are so talented. Nice vlog to see what is happening!
***Stephanie, it's very concerning about the stove. Hadn't you just purchased the heater stove not long ago... How lovely that Michael is repairing it. However, with it being new and it being cracked and bowed. That's very concearning. You may need to get a it warrenty replaced. It may be under warranty. Good luck. God bless, great to see everyone together.
I noticed the door was bowed as well. I can’t believe they didn’t even read the instructions. I doubt a warranty would be relevant since the stove was used improperly.
Seeing Michael and Oliver again makes me so happy.
The dining table setting looks stunning without a tablecloth.
A truly fantastic vlog today. Everyone busy and just slotted into daily life beautifully and how wonderful to see Oliver decompressing, Michael in his element and the stunning Marie doing her usual wonderful things. Chris seems to be another example of a truly exceptional artisan who has been drawn to Lalande. I love seeing Philip and Amaury working so smoothly together also. On another note, I’m so relieved to see Michael with his comprehensive knowledge servicing the log burner. I’ve lived and used them in old properties for over 45 years and it’s so important to check them regularly and keep the seals renewed and intact, to use the damper systems always to regulate the air flow and never over heat them. As well as being a huge fire risk it also damages the stove. It’s more common to see people mistakenly burning them too fast and hot, as they are often bought ‘off the shelf’ these days rather than from a specialist who will give people specific instructions, even a demonstration and information of how to use them correctly for safety and efficiency. It is quite an art keeping them going and regulating them, a bit like driving an old car well. Once mastered your chateau will be heated even better. We used to heat a large cottage only using wood burners in the major rooms, which could go constantly day and night if you know how to fuel them with seasoned wood and regulate the airflow. Now in another old property with high ceilings we use them to boost the heating when we have extreme cold or alone when the central heating isn’t needed. Stephanie, you are a miracle worker bringing these beautiful people all together at your amazing chateau. ❤
I was just at the Cloisters in Sept & saw the unicorn tapestries! They were incredible.
Marie needs a plate warmer for the delicious preparations for the meals. It's always nice to have a warmer plate.
So wonderful to see Michael and Ollie back at the Chateau! What an interesting painting and parts you discovered! Glad to see everyone enjoying themselves with Marie's wonderful food!
Such a joyous part of my day is watching your vlogs Stephanie thank you. Ollie Ollie Ollie you are the best !!!!! It's great we can spend time with you albiet virtually at La Lande. Michael you are a wizard !!! 💕💕💕💕
Great hanging with you guys again, it’s just so great seeing people who are all about having fun, taking care of each other and doing good things.
Impressed with Chis’ work! Bravo!!!
Loved the history lesson.
I have seen these unicorn paintings as prints .
So enjoyed this vlog xx
Marie Dinner looked fabulous ,followed by my favourite lemon tarte xxx 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wonderful episode Stephanie! Lovely to see everyone! Xoxo
The 2 biggest assets in one video, Michael with his wealth of historical knowledge and Philippe with his and also his superb taste in decoration. More of these 2 people please!
Lovely to see Michael At LaLande. He has such a vast knowledge of everything. It’s wonderful to Ollie stretching again ❤❤❤❤❤
Great seeing everyone at the Chateau de Lalande again! Great job on dinner and dessert thanks to Marie! ❤