This was a mixed emotion vlog. I cried seeing Mommy and Percy saying goodbye, and cheered when the men removed all the hoard from the unfinished suite for Nati. I had wondered what happened to that room. Always a joy to spend time with you and all the volunteers, staff, and friends at LaLande.
I had that lump thing going on in my throat when mummy and Percy were saying good bye, such a lovely couple. Clean outs are good for the sole but also buying new things are just as good too nothing like change . Love this Channel such fun to watch always brings a smile or tears sometimes ❤🧡💜💚💙💛
Lol, Michael Potts I lived in Hawaii in the 1970's and I can honestly say I never ever saw anyone native, tourist, resident or military wearing an Hawaiian shirt such as that! I can't believe you've hung onto it for this long?!?! Bless your heart. Lol
The look on your Mummy;s face when she saw you in the airport was priceless. I’m sure she appreciated you being there to support her as she said goodbye to Percy. Parting is such sweet sorrow 😢. I was super impressed by your clear out. Wish I had a team to help me do a huge purge, like that. My favorite thing you brought back was the Chesterfield. It makes that room so cozy.
I often get excited about new channels and I watch for two or three weeks, then I quickly lose interest, The chateau diaries is totally unique, it must be incredibly challenging to come up with something fresh, new and exciting week after week, year after year. It is a real skill and it is hard work. It never fails to provide inspirational ideas, insights for concepts, stories about real life and personalities and educational features. Well done Lalanders…and thank you.
Nice that Michael could help you with the clean out. A nice surprise at Heathrow for Mummy and Percy. That Gerald is a good secret keeper. All the new additions are amazing.
I had a tear in my eye seeing how sweet the good bye was between Mummy and Percy! The best thing i have seen in a long time and I had a hard time not Just crying my eyes out! ❤❤❤ Love them!!!
It takes an extraordinary individual to create such a welcoming, warm and safe space as you have with Lalande. Stephanie; you, Micheal and Nick are great owners and friends and everything seems to fit in seamlessly, even though I can understand that there were hiccups along the way, so WELL DONE!!
Percy and Mummy are just the sweetest couple ever. Michael always cracks me up - what a character. Happily you’ve cleared out lots of stuff. Can you now move stuff from Nati’s apartment to the other room where you have the bath tub stored?
Love the music you chose for this vlog! Always enjoy your ventures and especially sweet to see you supporting Isabel's & Percy's parting along with Jerry! Great to see Michael! Excited to see all the changes that will pop up as a result of your white van excursion!!! 💖
I have an old English friend in my village, I translate for her as in 25 years she never learnt French. She is a hoarder, books and clothes and her large house is full, her garage-s are full, her basement is full. She asked me to find someone to build a small extension for her, I said no ! These days I buy something I give something, slowly improving, it's a slippery slope and I do watch the TV show on YT 'Hoarders' to prevent me from one day being a hoarder ! That said, tomorrow we are off to Emmaus !
I so understand the 'just in case' when things are tight no one wants to buy it again! And with all the space you had it wasn't a problem. But thanks to your amazing videos you are able to breath life into all the corners of the Chateau!
As a fellow hoarder who has to do periodic clean outs, it’s great to see you also doing a little spring cleaning. I am also seeing parts of the chateau that I haven’t before so that is quite fun! Will look forward to seeing what you do with your newly cleared spaces in the future.
Percy and Isabelle are couple goals, so heartwarming and adorable. A great stash of furniture and treasures for the chateau, can't wait to see it all put into place. It's equally fun to see the destashing, makes me want to destash my own home. Hoping to get my legs working again to do that job. It's often difficult to let go of things that once gave you joy. I was a rainy day hoarder so I get it, you are doing well letting go Stephanie. I do like the pink sofa it indeed looks like a snuggly place to sit.
The snow footage is simply amazing. Your home is a special place. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm catching up on the old videos of 2 years ago. So nice to see the growth and improvements.
And again I am in awe that you just carry out bread and baguettes..without being wrapped! One tucked under your arm! LOL everyth8ng is wrapped and packaged when purchased here in the states.
Love love love. Fabulous clearing! So sad to see Percy leaving. He and Isabelle are so adorable. That Hawaiian shirt must go, Michael! 😂 Great company, lovely food and continuous laughter! Perfect. ❤
Keep the flowery jacket! It's gorgeous. I once went to bed wearing a hat (freezing flat) and my now-husband said we hadn't been together long enough for woolley hats in bed
I had been wondering about Natti’s apartment and when we’d be seeing Ian the builder again. The clear out must have felt like a weight lifted! Saving stuff for just in case can be a life saver in times of need but it can also become a heavy burden. I think with all of the support from the community you’ve created there is no need to fear for the worst anymore. ❤
I love all the people in Lalande . Stephanie you are one such lucky and well loved lady. Thank you so much for your videos, it makes me content to be here in the Philippines and not pine so much my life back in England. Let the past go is sometimes a good way to move forward.
I totally understand why you were keeping all those things for all those years AND I agree with Amaury that you will feel so light and free by getting rid of all of it. Well done, all of you!! Clearing out is such hard work!
Hello Chateau gang great to see you all enjoying life and Happy New Year to you all I live not far from you in the Vienne south of Poitiers . You reminded me that we need to do some decluttering next month after 7 yrs living here we need to clear out and tidy up. Most of our renovation are completed now on the house just starting to go around the house looking at where we need to paint and freshen up . We are not on such a grand scale as you we have a large farm house in 5 acre next to the house and a further 5.5 acre of wood land close by..
I can't decide which item was my favourite 😍 I adore mummy and so admire her relationship with Percy. It was fabulous to see her reaction when you turned up at the airport. I feel dizzy with all the to-ing and fro-ing ☺️. Congratulations on your epic de-cluttering, it will be so rewarding to restyle the various areas.
Bless their faces when they saw you 😍 Mummy and Percy saying goodbye 😢bless them ❤ that hotel/B&B looked so cosy. Makes you feel so much better when all stuff has been removed. Lovely footage of the snow from Dan.
Hello from Albuquerque New Mexico. I have been subscribed for not quite a year, but I have watched every video from day one and also other UA-cam channels. I feel so happy when I get a new video to watch. Thank you so much for sharing. I love it I wished I could visit but sadly can't, so these videos are my visit. with love Irene
Loved the different folks reactions to the big letting go! Michael s comment about moving stuff out to wards the furthest buildings.. Priceless. Then Michael does the same thing...from London...From Amsterdam...into the Chateau!! Thats hoarding Michael!!
Stephanie gave Michael a room in the attic for his stuff. There is room behind Narnia for a photographic studio. He just needs to keep it neat now. In front of Narnia, there is room for a bathroom and bedroom/sitting room. Maybe Antoine will do up the space when he is a teenager. 😘😘😘
So lovely to see how happy Isabelle was to see you at the airport. Sad to see Percy fly back to SA. Hopefully they are both back at Lalande soon. Clearing out is the best therapy. Phillip & Amaury did a fabulous job. Lemon meringue is my favourite dessert. 💗🍋
Transitions. Out with the old, in with the new - although, the painted chandelier in Isabelle's space which will be replaced by the 2 new ones, is adorable. Hope you find a good spot for it! Lelande has truly settled into winter, and its occupants along with it.
My youngest daughter would love Michael’s skeleton 😅 Mommy and Percy, such sweet sweet love and romance❤ How good of you and Philip to surprise them. Stephanie and Michael, what a massive clean out and I love Michael’s boyish smile and charm. And then there’s Dan! What a great aerial view of snowy LaLande!!
I'm always envious of how you can all clear out dusty rooms without the need for dust-masks :) My sinuses would be a wreck for a few weeks after a job like that! Great to see progress in the out-buildings :D
I remember Louise Hay recommending we say, "I'm cleaning out the closets of my mind" when doing a clear out. It really is like that, though, isn't it? Releasing the dusty past that once served a purpose and now moves on from our lives. I love how Marie Kondo has us thank our things as we release them. Hearing of Nattie's appartment, whatever happend to Dan the builder??? I really miss him 🥺 Is he ok? Love Jacqueline from New Zealand 🤗
Anyone who has lived through times of lack knows the value of saving for a rainy day. That's not hoarding, that's being frugal and prepared. And the sentimental family things - they always get to stay. So many sweet memories. But you did end up with a very nice bit for charity that someone else will give a good home. Look at all the organized space you have now. And a bidet among the farm equipment, who could ask for more?
Ahh!! Occasional snow! So picturesque! In my corner of the world we see it for what seems like endless days 😢. But yes, a dusting over your lovely chateau and land is enchanting ❄️❄️❄️❤
I cannot wait! Have been having withdrawals of not having The Chateau Diaries everyday lol. I think I even have my husband hooked on your series. I keep telling him I want to visit there one day while researching my french ancestors 🥰❤☺️
Mummy’s tears had me crying as well. I just do not do goodbyes very well even if the timeframe is a short one. Lovely to see such adoration though❣️🥰. This past year has seen a lot of purging and organizing. Soon no one can tease you about your collections of ‘potential’ treasures😉
I am in awe of the “snacks” you were able to enjoy at a petrol station! Gourmet food! We can’t get anything like that at our convenience stations when traveling!
Love to see you clearing out for charity! Your vanity is beautifully arranged. Seeing that homemade lemon 🍋 Meringue 🥧 makes me think of my mother, who passed last year, she made her pies the same way all from scratch, as well as Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie with Meringue on top. 😋 😋 Looks like Stephanie, Micheal, Amary, Philip, and all Landers. You're off to a great start 2023!
mummy and Percy “make a glass eye tear up” funny Jerry! Michael love seeing you keep that Hawaiian Shirt. We all collect stuff well done for the clean up!
So much progress being made. I love the way you all pull together and just get it done! Loved the surprise at the airport. Love love love Gerry. Some beautiful pieces have arrived at La Lande. Absolutely love the F&M picnic hamper. The new bamboo bedroom with be a triumph!
(from Sharon, Australia) Oh Stephanie!!! Please, please please keep those bicycles. Tim and I were saying that we would have loved to have ridden around the surrounding area on bikes during our stay. Hopefully it is not too late. I am sure that they would be very popular with your future guests. Not to mention, we will definitely be back within the next few years and will ride them continuously .....
You have inspired me to clear a few things, including what is on a shelf unit I made in the early 1970’s that seems to have become a bit unstable in the basement! Thanks team De La Lande! ❤
Living in New Zealand, Im always amazed that you can pretty much drive anywhere in Europe! Great clearing out and purchases of newer things. I do wonder sometimes, where you put everything. The snow shots are beautiful too. I love seeing the countryside as you drive.
I absolutely love this series. I so enjoy watching all the renovations, seeing all the relationships with amongst you all, and your trips around the world. ❤
I have the same cast iron daybed sitting in my garden for the moment. It used to be in my father in laws home on the Rue de Cherche Midi, it had red heavy sating mattress and bolsters with a greek key ribbon trim. Thinking of taking it in to use as a sofa in front of the TV which I don't use but guests sometimes do. Mine is painted black but I'm sure that under that paint is something much nicer like yours ! xo
Feel guilty when I see Stephanie decluttering. I confess I'm a hoaderer too! Have to start now. The Chateau in snow looks absolutely beautiful, like a vintage picture post card. Isabel and Percy's love at the airport is so heartwarming and beautiful. Enjoyed! 💖💖💖💖
Another wonderful vlog, you really do the best filming. Your mums love for Percy hurts, it is so real. Great to see Dan, we are so worried for that man, but hopefully you and Laplander are on the case. Lots of love 🤗
The drone footage was beautiful, well done Dan! Isabel and Percy, Stephanie and Phillip, Nati and Amaury are perfectly wonderful couples. While the community at Lalande keeps changing by arrivals and departures, the strength of connectivity between all of you is joyful to watch. Sending my love to you all
Great way to start the year with a good sort through of items to go to charity. Always sad to see Isabelle and Percy go. It was nice to see Gerald, though. The snow was beautiful. Love from Canada to you all.
We’ve watched your vlogs from the start, it really helped us with our move to France. So love watching your little adventures, and how you have grown with the chateau over the years, such joy. Thank you Stephanie and team LaLande 🥂
All the Christmas 2023 vlogs are done so now I'm rewatching stuff i missed from the year. So nice to visit with this cheery group.
'It's a thing!' lol Yup, you definitely have a cool thing. The outside work with always-cool Nick and crew is amazing
I love that you are so happy and enthusiastic. It was good to see Dan, such a sweet man.
Dan is priceless, such a good guy!
That velvet sofa in the Salon is giving me very strong Gryffindor Common Room vibes and I'm here for ALL OF IT
🤍🤍🤍
Dan got some lovely shots with the drone. The chateau looks as if it's out of a fairy tale!
Dan coming in brought such a warm feeling. His drone photos are beautiful. Just the topper for the film ending.
Your mother and Percy are just adorable. I can’t even, got me teared up.
It's such a breath of fresh air seeing mummy and Percy's love for each other.
They are both lovely people
This was a mixed emotion vlog. I cried seeing Mommy and Percy saying goodbye, and cheered when the men removed all the hoard from the unfinished suite for Nati. I had wondered what happened to that room. Always a joy to spend time with you and all the volunteers, staff, and friends at LaLande.
I had that lump thing going on in my throat when mummy and Percy were saying good bye, such a lovely couple. Clean outs are good for the sole but also buying new things are just as good too nothing like change . Love this Channel such fun to watch always brings a smile or tears sometimes ❤🧡💜💚💙💛
I had wondered as well what had happened to Nati’s suite. Glad to see, it is back on track
Couldn’t have said it better myself ❤️🇨🇦
What happened to Ian who was renovating Natis apartment.
Yes, wasn't it over a year ago they were working on it, and then all mention of it ended.
Love how Amaury keeps his hand behind his back cos' he's holding a ciggy.
Lol, Michael Potts I lived in Hawaii in the 1970's and I can honestly say I never ever saw anyone native, tourist, resident or military wearing an Hawaiian shirt such as that! I can't believe you've hung onto it for this long?!?! Bless your heart. Lol
Lalande covered with snow is so beautiful! 😍❄
Every time a chandelier is being put up it reminds me of the only fools and horses sketch
The look on your Mummy;s face when she saw you in the airport was priceless. I’m sure she appreciated you being there to support her as she said goodbye to Percy. Parting is such sweet sorrow 😢. I was super impressed by your clear out. Wish I had a team to help me do a huge purge, like that. My favorite thing you brought back was the Chesterfield. It makes that room so cozy.
This show is a miracle! It is such a happy occasion just to watch!
I often get excited about new channels and I watch for two or three weeks, then I quickly lose interest, The chateau diaries is totally unique, it must be incredibly challenging to
come up with something fresh, new and exciting week after week, year after year. It is a real skill and it is hard work. It never fails to provide inspirational ideas, insights for concepts, stories about real life and personalities and educational features. Well done Lalanders…and thank you.
I love Percy and Mummy - they are both such wonderful people, and together, are such a real love. Hugs to them, from England.
Nice that Michael could help you with the clean out. A nice surprise at Heathrow for Mummy and Percy. That Gerald is a good secret keeper. All the new additions are amazing.
Loved Dan’s snow footage of the chateau and the lovely snow footage of his own chateau and the wonderful work there of the amazing Nick.
Michael has stunningly boyish good looks, I don’t think Marie Kondo would be upset at the comparison 😊
I'm totally with Micheal for Shakespeare nights - would LOVE to be a part of that!
Stephanie, every vlog you make is like a piece of art to be admired and treasured. I take much comfort in these vlogs. Thank you 😊
I had a tear in my eye seeing how sweet the good bye was between Mummy and Percy!
The best thing i have seen in a long time and I had a hard time not
Just crying my eyes out!
❤❤❤
Love them!!!
It takes an extraordinary individual to create such a welcoming, warm and safe space as you have with Lalande. Stephanie; you, Micheal and Nick are great owners and friends and everything seems to fit in seamlessly, even though I can understand that there were hiccups along the way, so WELL DONE!!
Wow- i had thought natties appartment is long time ago finished.. i was wondering why i never see ian working in the chateau
Michael is so hilarious! 😂 Just love him, and his quirky finds. I can see how LaLande needs a nice clear out now and then. 🥰
A whirlwind of activity! Always enjoy spending time with all the Lalanders. Thanks Stephanie and company🙏❤️
beautiful b&b house.
those chandeliers (for mummy's room) are gorgeous.
clearing is inspirational.
you have the best family and community there.
Percy and Mummy are just the sweetest couple ever. Michael always cracks me up - what a character. Happily you’ve cleared out lots of stuff. Can you now move stuff from Nati’s apartment to the other room where you have the bath tub stored?
Just a piece of advice, do a lead test on the bath before you install it. Some of the old tubs have lead in them and can only be used if redone.
Love the music you chose for this vlog! Always enjoy your ventures and especially sweet to see you supporting Isabel's & Percy's parting along with Jerry! Great to see Michael! Excited to see all the changes that will pop up as a result of your white van excursion!!! 💖
I agree the music is so much better the normal music has been great on my nerves and putting me off badly
I have an old English friend in my village, I translate for her as in 25 years she never learnt French. She is a hoarder, books and clothes and her large house is full, her garage-s are full, her basement is full. She asked me to find someone to build a small extension for her, I said no ! These days I buy something I give something, slowly improving, it's a slippery slope and I do watch the TV show on YT 'Hoarders' to prevent me from one day being a hoarder ! That said, tomorrow we are off to Emmaus !
I so understand the 'just in case' when things are tight no one wants to buy it again! And with all the space you had it wasn't a problem. But thanks to your amazing videos you are able to breath life into all the corners of the Chateau!
As a fellow hoarder who has to do periodic clean outs, it’s great to see you also doing a little spring cleaning. I am also seeing parts of the chateau that I haven’t before so that is quite fun! Will look forward to seeing what you do with your newly cleared spaces in the future.
I was thinking the same about seeing the cow barn and the little bedroom that will be the bamboo room.
I love watching the older videos and i also love snow and when it snows fingers crossed Lalande has snow this Christmas .
It was so good when you surprised mummy and Percy beautiful x
Percy and Isabelle are couple goals, so heartwarming and adorable. A great stash of furniture and treasures for the chateau, can't wait to see it all put into place. It's equally fun to see the destashing, makes me want to destash my own home. Hoping to get my legs working again to do that job. It's often difficult to let go of things that once gave you joy. I was a rainy day hoarder so I get it, you are doing well letting go Stephanie. I do like the pink sofa it indeed looks like a snuggly place to sit.
The snow footage is simply amazing. Your home is a special place. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm catching up on the old videos of 2 years ago. So nice to see the growth and improvements.
Oh wow the snow is so magical!
And again I am in awe that you just carry out bread and baguettes..without being wrapped! One tucked under your arm! LOL everyth8ng is wrapped and packaged when purchased here in the states.
Everyone looks fabulous but most thankful to see the rosie in Percy’s cheeks! Happy New Year to you all! 🎉😘
Love love love. Fabulous clearing! So sad to see Percy leaving. He and Isabelle are so adorable. That Hawaiian shirt must go, Michael! 😂 Great company, lovely food and continuous laughter! Perfect. ❤
I'm sure it still looks great on Michael! 😊
@@piper6541 it probably does!! 😅
Michael is such a doll
Omg!! Great to see Sabina again! Missed her humor 😊
Keep the flowery jacket! It's gorgeous. I once went to bed wearing a hat (freezing flat) and my now-husband said we hadn't been together long enough for woolley hats in bed
I had been wondering about Natti’s apartment and when we’d be seeing Ian the builder again. The clear out must have felt like a weight lifted! Saving stuff for just in case can be a life saver in times of need but it can also become a heavy burden. I think with all of the support from the community you’ve created there is no need to fear for the worst anymore. ❤
One of the Ian men died. Don't remember which one.
Ian the plaster.
@@susanbender2953 that was Ian the plasterer that passed.
@liliboo I hadn’t heard that but that but what an adventure for him!
@liliboo That was Ian the electrical guy/internet guy.
I love all the people in Lalande . Stephanie you are one such lucky and well loved lady. Thank you so much for your videos, it makes me content to be here in the Philippines and not pine so much my life back in England. Let the past go is sometimes a good way to move forward.
I totally understand why you were keeping all those things for all those years AND I agree with Amaury that you will feel so light and free by getting rid of all of it. Well done, all of you!! Clearing out is such hard work!
Darn, I was going to offer to obsessively reorganize all the uh ephemera stored at La Lande.
Hello Chateau gang great to see you all enjoying life and Happy New Year to you all I live not far from you in the Vienne south of Poitiers . You reminded me that we need to do some decluttering next month after 7 yrs living here we need to clear out and tidy up. Most of our renovation are completed now on the house just starting to go around the house looking at where we need to paint and freshen up . We are not on such a grand scale as you we have a large farm house in 5 acre next to the house and a further 5.5 acre of wood land close by..
It's always good to see Dan! 😊
You have the best channel Stephanie! I love everything you do!
I can't decide which item was my favourite 😍
I adore mummy and so admire her relationship with Percy. It was fabulous to see her reaction when you turned up at the airport.
I feel dizzy with all the to-ing and fro-ing ☺️.
Congratulations on your epic de-cluttering, it will be so rewarding to restyle the various areas.
Glad you got to see your Mum and Percy again.
Bless their faces when they saw you 😍 Mummy and Percy saying goodbye 😢bless them ❤ that hotel/B&B looked so cosy.
Makes you feel so much better when all stuff has been removed. Lovely footage of the snow from Dan.
I wonder, Stephanie, if you can send us to location and name of the B &B?
Why doesn't DAN go through the chuck out stuff for his Chateau especially bath, toilet, fire place etc, what a blessing 💞
I’m so glad Dan got drone footage of the snow. How beautiful 😍
Hello from Albuquerque New Mexico. I have been subscribed for not quite a year, but I have watched every video from day one and also other UA-cam channels. I feel so happy when I get a new video to watch. Thank you so much for sharing. I love it I wished I could visit but sadly can't, so these videos are my visit. with love Irene
Loved the different folks reactions to the big letting go! Michael s comment about moving stuff out to wards the furthest buildings.. Priceless. Then Michael does the same thing...from London...From Amsterdam...into the Chateau!! Thats hoarding Michael!!
Stephanie gave Michael a room in the attic for his stuff. There is room behind Narnia for a photographic studio. He just needs to keep it neat now. In front of Narnia, there is room for a bathroom and bedroom/sitting room. Maybe Antoine will do up the space when he is a teenager. 😘😘😘
the chateau was lovely with the snow...thanks for the view Dan!
What a job well done. I love it, when Dan pops in
Lalande Looking Beautiful In The Snow Stephanie. Well done On a Fantastic Clear out. Lovely To See Percy and Isabelle So Happy Together. Xx 😘😊
So lovely to see how happy Isabelle was to see you at the airport. Sad to see Percy fly back to SA. Hopefully they are both back at Lalande soon. Clearing out is the best therapy. Phillip & Amaury did a fabulous job. Lemon meringue is my favourite dessert. 💗🍋
Love your earrings especially the broach which is such a precious piece of jewellery and can often be overlooked. Lovely!
Oops it’s brooch
So wonderful to see all the snow at LaLande. Thank you Dan for taking that footage.
J'adore Mummy and Percy! What a fun vlog.
Love watching you all. You inspire me to clean out my things. So nice to see Dan included! He is such a hard worker himself. As all of you are. ❤
Transitions. Out with the old, in with the new - although, the painted chandelier in Isabelle's space which will be replaced by the 2 new ones, is adorable. Hope you find a good spot for it! Lelande has truly settled into winter, and its occupants along with it.
The two new ones are going way up on the beams not over the table. The little one will still be there until they find something else.
I never, never grow tired of your videos Stephanie. I always love the very appropriate music too .
So exciting to see all your things you’ve gathered going to use 🥰
My youngest daughter would love Michael’s skeleton 😅 Mommy and Percy, such sweet sweet love and romance❤ How good of you and Philip to surprise them. Stephanie and Michael, what a massive clean out and I love Michael’s boyish smile and charm. And then there’s Dan! What a great aerial view of snowy LaLande!!
"I love snow at Lalande above all things." Almost a Jane Austen quote. !!
I'm always envious of how you can all clear out dusty rooms without the need for dust-masks :) My sinuses would be a wreck for a few weeks after a job like that! Great to see progress in the out-buildings :D
Aww what a great team you all are . Isabelle will be so happy.
The snow at the chateau is beautiful
I remember Louise Hay recommending we say, "I'm cleaning out the closets of my mind" when doing a clear out. It really is like that, though, isn't it?
Releasing the dusty past that once served a purpose and now moves on from our lives. I love how Marie Kondo has us thank our things as we release them.
Hearing of Nattie's appartment, whatever happend to Dan the builder??? I really miss him 🥺 Is he ok?
Love Jacqueline from New Zealand 🤗
Anyone who has lived through times of lack knows the value of saving for a rainy day. That's not hoarding, that's being frugal and prepared. And the sentimental family things - they always get to stay. So many sweet memories. But you did end up with a very nice bit for charity that someone else will give a good home. Look at all the organized space you have now. And a bidet among the farm equipment, who could ask for more?
Ahh!! Occasional snow! So picturesque! In my corner of the world we see it for what seems like endless days 😢. But yes, a dusting over your lovely chateau and land is enchanting ❄️❄️❄️❤
I cannot wait! Have been having withdrawals of not having The Chateau Diaries everyday lol. I think I even have my husband hooked on your series. I keep telling him I want to visit there one day while researching my french ancestors 🥰❤☺️
Same.
Mummy’s tears had me crying as well. I just do not do goodbyes very well even if the timeframe is a short one. Lovely to see such adoration though❣️🥰. This past year has seen a lot of purging and organizing. Soon no one can tease you about your collections of ‘potential’ treasures😉
I am in awe of the “snacks” you were able to enjoy at a petrol station! Gourmet food! We can’t get anything like that at our convenience stations when traveling!
Love to see you clearing out for charity! Your vanity is beautifully arranged. Seeing that homemade lemon 🍋 Meringue 🥧 makes me think of my mother, who passed last year, she made her pies the same way all from scratch, as well as Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie with Meringue on top. 😋 😋 Looks like Stephanie, Micheal, Amary, Philip, and all Landers. You're off to a great start 2023!
@@laurarobertson7294 thank you
mummy and Percy
“make a glass eye tear up” funny Jerry!
Michael
love seeing you
keep that Hawaiian Shirt.
We all collect stuff well done for the clean up!
So much progress being made. I love the way you all pull together and just get it done! Loved the surprise at the airport. Love love love Gerry. Some beautiful pieces have arrived at La Lande. Absolutely love the F&M picnic hamper. The new bamboo bedroom with be a triumph!
(from Sharon, Australia) Oh Stephanie!!! Please, please please keep those bicycles. Tim and I were saying that we would have loved to have ridden around the surrounding area on bikes during our stay. Hopefully it is not too late. I am sure that they would be very popular with your future guests. Not to mention, we will definitely be back within the next few years and will ride them continuously .....
You have inspired me to clear a few things, including what is on a shelf unit I made in the early 1970’s that seems to have become a bit unstable in the basement! Thanks team De La Lande! ❤
Living in New Zealand, Im always amazed that you can pretty much drive anywhere in Europe!
Great clearing out and purchases of newer things.
I do wonder sometimes, where you put everything.
The snow shots are beautiful too.
I love seeing the countryside as you drive.
Great vlog. And so long. Loved every minute.
HI STEPH it was so nice to see you all together again. I miss yourVLOGS so much please keep us posted and stay safe.
She posts every week.
I absolutely love this series. I so enjoy watching all the renovations, seeing all the relationships with amongst you all, and your trips around the world. ❤
I have the same cast iron daybed sitting in my garden for the moment. It used to be in my father in laws home on the Rue de Cherche Midi, it had red heavy sating mattress and bolsters with a greek key ribbon trim. Thinking of taking it in to use as a sofa in front of the TV which I don't use but guests sometimes do. Mine is painted black but I'm sure that under that paint is something much nicer like yours ! xo
Feel guilty when I see Stephanie decluttering. I confess I'm a hoaderer too! Have to start now.
The Chateau in snow looks absolutely beautiful, like a vintage picture post card.
Isabel and Percy's love at the airport is so heartwarming and beautiful. Enjoyed! 💖💖💖💖
So sad to see Percy go.
Great job on all the decluttering and all the new things!!
Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
You can purchase kit's to put a new finish on your tub and make it look brand new. Pretty straight forward and easy to do.
Clearing clutter is what I need to do!!! 🤗❤️🎶🇨🇦🇫🇷
Another wonderful vlog, you really do the best filming. Your mums love for Percy hurts, it is so real. Great to see Dan, we are so worried for that man, but hopefully you and Laplander are on the case. Lots of love 🤗
The drone footage was beautiful, well done Dan! Isabel and Percy, Stephanie and Phillip, Nati and Amaury are perfectly wonderful couples. While the community at Lalande keeps changing by arrivals and departures, the strength of connectivity between all of you is joyful to watch. Sending my love to you all
Great way to start the year with a good sort through of items to go to charity.
Always sad to see Isabelle and Percy go. It was nice to see Gerald, though.
The snow was beautiful.
Love from Canada to you all.
We’ve watched your vlogs from the start, it really helped us with our move to France. So love watching your little adventures, and how you have grown with the chateau over the years, such joy. Thank you Stephanie and team LaLande 🥂