Two years ago, my aunt died at 102 years of age. She was a career woman before her time. This fall, her son, my cousin, brought my sisters and I all of her costume jewelry...3 copier paper boxes full! We had no problems dividing it up amongst us, my mum, and nieces. Some pieces were given as gifts to dear friends. I spent an afternoon turning clip on earrings into earrings for pierced ears. My favorite pieces are the brooches! Like those just gifted to you, they are so lovely, so retro, so sparkly. I wear a different one on my sweater every day. Yesterday, I wore sparkly pink rhinestone flowers and earrings! Such fun.

@patriciatremblay2058

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely blessing!!

My daughter asks to “watch Stephanie.” She’s 2 and a half. Today was her first time picking and arranging flowers. She was INTO IT.

The jeweled clips with the connecting chain was used when wearing a sweater draped around the shoulders instead of arms through the sleeves. Kept the sweater from slipping off the shoulders.

That’s so much fun it almost feels like I’m receiving the gifts. I feel sorry for the people who sent such beautiful things that were broken en route. I hope some can be repaired.

Firstly I would like to commend you Stephanie and all of the wonderful people that support you at the Chateau on a daily basis. We love joining the fun and positive energy you exude and will wait as long as it takes to see your vlogs. Secondly, for the people who are complaining in comments on this platform regarding delays in vlog uploads and chatter whilst filming etc. I would just like to say that these vlogs are not television productions with massive budgets, cast and crew, they are real people that are just living their lives and trying to bring some fun into a few peoples lives by sharing their everyday life. We are privileged to be a part of these amazing videos and should be very happy to even receive 1 vlog per week and at a very professional level. Many other vloggers have had to take very long breaks from the hectic side of video production. as it is not easy to produce content at a regular pace whilst still carrying on with “normal” every day tasks also. Lastly, I have worked in and taught production so I understand what it takes to even produce a very amateur short video. I am a very positive person and try to give more than I take, I find this pays back in many ways. Be kind people and above all just be patient and enjoy the lovely things, especially joining the fabulous Stephanie Jarvis and all the La Landers on their journey. Sorry everyone but I couldn’t go past the evident entitlement any longer. Have a wonderful evening from S & B in Australia.

@sharonnicholson8446

2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 We can only hope she takes care not to over do it and end up ill again. I feel some of the patrons may need to take a step back and not be so demanding, it’s almost like their life is being threatened when she is late with the uploads or she is not giving them enough, I feel these people need to find another outlet if it is distressing them so much. I am trying so hard to be nice 👍🏻 😊

@sharonnicholson8446

2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 The entire income for Unwrapped goes to charity and the patreon income expenditure is very clearly outlined and revealed to all involved. My husband and I wish we had not lost our income due to COVID as we would love to be patrons. It’s not how much you get back when you freely give to another but that’s just how I was raised. Thanks for your support Mary, hope your life is okay where you are. 😊

@deniseadams8064

2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 the money from Patreon is used for renovations. Any money from the Chateau Diaries ad revenue is used to pay salaries, which I assume is Stephanie's as well. She uses her savings to buy things like furniture and decorative items that aren't actually attached to the chateau. The ad revenue from Cadeaux goes to charity. She has explained this several times in different vlogs.

@sharonnicholson8446

2 жыл бұрын

@@deniseadams8064 I am beginning to think some people just watch these vlogs for the pretty pictures Denise and don’t pay attention to the valuable information Stephanie provides regularly, thanks for breaking it down , I didn’t feel I should write too much more 🤪😀

The bird brooch is a Road Runner and the two clips with a chain that Sabina has on is what we called a sweater (front) or dress guard ( worn in back waistline). Both beautiful as are the other pieces.

What a bunch of gems you are- Each of you make me smile!

Don't forget, the Venus di Milo has no arms anymore, but we all revere her regardless. I think once you glue that statue together, you will treasure it all the more! Remember, Lalande has never been about pristine perfection! Thank you for the video. Have a gala weekend!

Such lovely gifts and who doesn’t like a little booze in their chocolates..........Donna in Toronto

In the 50s, it was fashionable to wear a maple leaf broach when travelling abroad which signified you were Canadian. 🍁🎄.

These gifts are sent with so much thought and love...........to all you wonderful beautiful people at La Lande

Oh my goodness! 2 vlogs in one day! What a treat! ❤️

Lovely generous people who sent thoughtful gifts, thank you.

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there???

I had some plates break and still wanted to hang them up on the wall but they had chips out of them so I took a felt pen and drew the design that was lost and from a far you can’t tell where the design is missing. They were blue and white. This also helped me to keep some plates that were very old and chipped. They look good on the wall. Just a small tip. I hate waste.

During WWII there was a home front slogan. Repair, repaint, reuse. My Dad followed that precept until he passed away.

Holding your palm up behind an item allows it to be seen better, without blending into background clothing, patterns, etc. It really works!

@PomegranateStaindGrn

2 жыл бұрын

Only if they hold their hands in front of their faces as the camera looks first for faces to focus on.

Sabina’s outfit 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Cadeaux is so fun, as it is like being there with you!

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

Hello everyone!!!! I just want to comment that I have never seen hair more beautiful than Nati’s. I have noticed it before but this video really accentuates it even further. Love ❤️ all of you. Happy holidays!!!!!

Stephanie, the gold bird broach is a Roadrunner 🙋🏻‍♀️

KZread is messed up. I’ve commented a couple of times and my comments do not show up. Hopefully it will this time. I’m so happy to have this vlog show up tonight as I’m getting ready for bed. I have my tea in my Spode…perfect!

It’s 1am in Indiana USA 🤪here I am watching you guys ....you are making this a great Xmas for me this year ! 😘🇬🇧😘🥰🤪

I am 61 and had fruit scented markers in grade school. They were quite the thing. They have been around quite a while.

@charleswalker1185

2 жыл бұрын

I was a Santa Claus for about five years( seasonally..not all the time!!) I would draw pics of Rudolph with a wreath collar, and baubles hanging on his antlers...and signed it ...LOVE ALWAYS, RUDOLPH...I did use the scented markers...

I have Underarm Protector Pads in my Costume Kit (film & tv), good way to save clothes from armpit staining.....esp on hired period costumes..supa practical x

Lol, as an '80s child we grew up with the phrase Reduce, Re-use and Recycle here in B.C. Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 but I quite like Refuse as well!

@teresadopeysmum3268

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is used across this big country, I'm near Toronto and it's widely used here. Our national recycling slogan! 🇨🇦

@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart

2 жыл бұрын

Alberta too, but I add repurpose in my mantra. My upholstery business is called Refabulous 😊

FILMING TIP: When focusing on item, have everyone turn face away from camera and it will immediately focus on the item 99% of the time. This because tech is designed to recognize faces for focusing. Try it!

She seems wonderful indeed! I love the mantra she shared: Refuse, Reuse, Recycle. I live by it lol.

@JH-sp5my

2 жыл бұрын

Refuse is how we change packaging by manufacturers.

How beautiful these gifts are!

You guys should make a brooch pillow you have so many brooches now🤩🎄

Thank you so very much for sharing you all are such wonderful people 🥰

It’s always a joy to watch cadeaux!! ❤️🌿🎄

You all should really appreciate these gifts. I just mailed a package to La Gorce for the children from the USA and the postage was more than the contents.

@deborahreynolds1552

2 жыл бұрын

I love how much each and every gift is appreciated by all at LaLande. These gifts are not asked for, people just want to give and the money from the ad revenue is donated to charities

@barbaragrace1992

2 жыл бұрын

I don't buy from USA any more because the postage is ridiculous. I'm in the UK.

I really enjoy all you people and feel your genuine personalities

The flower brooch looks like one of Marie Antoinette s faves!!

The pin that Stephanie is wearing looks like a Roadrunner bird.

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there???

You are such a beautiful and funny lady Stephanie!! I am laughing with you all! Thank you for the entertainment! ❤️❤️❤️

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

Lots & lots of love to all of you at Lalande. ❤️

Please please create a dedicated sewing area at the Chateau, I would love to see what you would create!!!!!

@christinevr7698

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t that be AMAZING!! I hope one day this can happen!

Joyful moments as always thank you xx love your earrings natie very cute 😍 💕

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊😊👋👋

Enjoyed. Such beautiful gifts. Fun time. Love to all ❤

I love your green contacts Nati, stunning !!

The 1st pin you have Stephanie is a "roadrunner". It is considered to be a bird but it has been immortalized in an animated Looney Tunes series called "The Roadrunner' where Wile E. Coyote tries to trap it via a whole bunch of crazy inventions that normally are wasted because the one that gets flattened or blown up is the coyote. The roadrunner of course, is much too fast and smarter to get caught in the coyote's wiles....but of course, their antics are hilarious! The Greater Roadrunner is called that because he doesn't fly very often - he makes me think of a wild turkey at times because he only flies up to his nest in the trees. The rest of the time, to travel, he 'runs' on the ground. He can attain the speed of 20 mph (32kmh). That's quite fast for a bird. They are carnivorous which is a good thing as they predominantly live in very arid areas of the lower part of the United States.

@katielancaster9005

2 жыл бұрын

Loved Wiley coyote and the roadrunner. Wiley had an account with Acme explosives! Lol. We have very large roadrunner in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. They are fascinating to watch. Keep small snakes and rodents away!!

Wonderful gifts fun video❤️🎄

My son had used armpit protection pads for over 20yrs. He suffers with over sweating on his hands as well. I had a hysterectomy and couldn't do anything. It was summer and I was resting in the garden. My daughter was doing the washing and kept walking past me giving me dirty looks lol 😆 there were a few soggy pads on the grass. I said to her "what's up?" She looked at me and said " mum you are disgusting lol leaving your pads in the washing!" She thought they were panty liners. I couldn't laugh much because of the pain. She apologised and we still laugh about it today 🤣 watch out for your clothing because they can tear stick, mark. Great vlog, thanks very much x ❤

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊🙏🙏🙏

Such lovely Christmas gifts . Super fun as ever

Thankyou for sharing your Christmas .. Your videos always bring tears to my eyes ..but tears of joy and love ... Happy Christmas Everyone and Congratulations to the Happy couple ❤❤❤

The little jeweled bird is a road runner...

When you make your gingerbread house break up lollipop and lay in window areas before baking it will be like stained glass and with light inside will be beautiful Works well

The broken statue could be put in a plant pot or terrarium surrounded by greenery if a repair isn’t possible

Friggin France!! It’s 1035 here and I love you all!! In my kitchen wishing I could tell you about a thing I saw today lol!! I messaged Patreon if you want to see and either way I love you all and thank you for the video!!

The little chocolate bottles make for a baaaad hangover!!

The US Post Office insures each item mailed up to $100, and for more if you pay an extra fee. So some of the broken items you are receiving may be insured.

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👋😊😊😊

Bouncy happy Stephanie. Love it 🥰

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊

That golden bird brooch looked like a road runner! 😲😍

@trudysteigerwald4246

2 жыл бұрын

MEEP-MEEP! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jH2l1pJsctG2h9Y.html

I looked at the fabric ornament, and I thought "Artichoke!"....never crossed my mind that it was a pinecone.

I think you will have to soon graduate to a Peacock Tail Salon instead of just a tiny corner. You have been gifted so many pretty peacock themed items.

Stephanie, it's 11:44 PM in New York. Since the La Lande folks refuse to sleep/rest, I will watch and keep you company!

@maggiegeorge5146

2 жыл бұрын

10:55 in Chicago

@arsinlupin5628

2 жыл бұрын

I am watching this episode first thing in the morning while having my breakfast in my bedchamber 🥑☕🍅 ...!

@beefrench3554

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading. I ❤️ watching anytime of the day.

Very funny... love the hand action.

I was just thinking about how much I missed chateau Unwrapped. Though I did also think that your so busy. That I would of totally understood if you couldn't do it. You all work so hard.

Some lovely gifts as usual.People are so imaginative with their gifts.

Steph, the bird brooch looks like it is a roadrunner.

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

Love your editing, Philip! So fun!

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

They used to make under arm protectors up until the mid 60s. They were really popular in the 30s through early 60s. They were called Dress Shields.

The little bird is a Roadrunner, which is the state bird of New Mexico, USA.we had a resident one at our house that my daughter named Melvin.

10:30 herein BC Canada. I see from the comments there are many of us here! 🇨🇦

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊👋👋👋

That First bird pin was a Roadrunner. What great costume jewelry

Gingerbread house tip. Use white chocolate to hold it together. It's takes a bit to set up so you have to stand there chatting til it sticks but it's like cement. I make 60 gingerbread houses for our library for kids to decorate. White chocolate is great

@gnarbeljo8980

2 жыл бұрын

Really? That’s a surprize. I always used sugar melted to a thick brown caramel in a pan and then dipped the whole side of one piece and quickly connected the other to it. I use small cardboard boxes as a guide to lay the sides against to insure the corners are at the correct angle and the roof I do separately and lay on top. The joins are rock hard as the cool and then covered with piped icing sugar paste on the exterior. That who I was taught. I’ve bought gelatin in shin sheet form (rather than powder) and they are easily cut with scissors and make perfet frosted window panes very realistic when lit from within. Chocolate sounds alot easier and more chikd friendly to work with (hot caramal is definately not something you wan’t kids around. I expect the ”open time” before it sets is longer too, only you’d have to be careful with candles, fairylights, radiators and fireplaces so it doesn’t go soft from heat. Great idea to try when making more complicated joins, thanks!

@kimmcvitty3580

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great advice. Much easier that making Royal icing which I was dreading!

@pattyweaver9148

2 жыл бұрын

@@gnarbeljo8980 Actually, I have ceramic molds (pampered chef, now retired) and make all chocolate houses. I use Royal Icing mix, and do it stiff enough to easily glue, and then a little thinner for decoration. At Christmas I do white chocolate and add crushed red/green peppermint candy for flecks of color and taste.

@gnarbeljo8980

2 жыл бұрын

@@pattyweaver9148 oh I see, the houses are all in chocolate. Gingerbread is hard and dry so I doubt chocolate would hold pieces tigether sufficiantly. Caramel is extremely sticky and fluid and dries in seconds to hard candy. So you can build as big as you like, as many levels as you like and it will stand up to a heavy roof too. The icing is piped out to cover all these brown semitransparent joins. Working in chocolate is an art unto itself, tempering it correctly is tricky, but fun! Only made filled chocolates and a few solid found objects in white chocolate i made a silicone mould of, as edible sculpture (art project). Was ALOT to learn doing pralines! Spent an entire weekend! Now I really respect a good chocolatier or maker of french chocolate perfectly layered and glased with dark mirror smooth ganashe 😍😋

@bloomingnut23

2 жыл бұрын

@@gnarbeljo8980 white chocolate will hold it just takes a bit to harden. A but of patience to get it to harden but it will.

You know what I want for Christmas? To hear that A & N are the newest romantic couple at Lalande. That would make me smile all year!

@angesilcock7861

2 жыл бұрын

They are ♥️

@alisonalexandratou8723

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think we've worked that out!!!👏🌟💓

@annettetoohey8934

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes is it true?.That would make me so happy.

Hello from Louisiana!!! Merry Christmas 🎄

Stephanie you crack me up!

Scented quills cracked me up.

The pyramid of Zero Waste living are Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot - A little difficult to do the first two obviously when people are sending you gifts from around the world. Bea Johnson has written a very good book on how to think differently about living in a world with finite resources.

@wipqueen715

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think that is a possibility at LaLande. I remember an episode where Stephanie mentions how she starts to go into withdrawal if she has no presents to open, (😇) which is why she rarely runs the camera during cadeau. 😉. She is indeed a lucky lady to be receiving such an enormous amt every week. I wonder where it’s all stored. I’m guessing a guest suite is now dedicated to her gifts. That would be a fun place to film!

Yeah I'm glad I stayed up ☺️☺️☺️☺️

Wow & Wow !!!

Philip - to make your gingerbread house pieces square and straight for assembly, the trick is to use a very fine grater/microplane on the edges!

You are all getting so skilled at US States postal abbreviations :-)

Everyone is so generous and thoughtful! Thank you Lalande for sharing the fun. But, um.... Phillip and Stephanie, do you Always wear rings on your left ring fingers.....? 😉

I believe the bird brooch Stephanie was holding is a roadrunner.. They live in the Southwestern part of the U.S.

@karenallen7064

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I thought when I saw it, too. I live in Arizona, so they are abundant. Also, they are the state bird of New Mexico.

@gnarbeljo8980

2 жыл бұрын

Meep meep!

Lovely time had by all

Yet another wonderful vlog with amazing gifts 🎁 Everyone is so generous. Love the joy and laughter it brings. Looking forward to part two 😍😘

Another video? What a lovely surprise :D

I have also wanted to transform a Victorian doll house to a goth or medieval type designs. Goodwill and cheer to all the wonderful growing LaLanders

Ooohh... How about a gingerbread chateau ? You could go all out 😉Maybe next year 🤷‍♀️😁

Here it’s been Reduce Reuse and Recycle for nearly 30 years. Always a great motto I think

The grapes brooch looks like the one from the movie Moonrise Kingdom

I can’t get enough of you guys!! I have a few of those ribbon pine cone ornaments, handmade from my late Grammy!! Xoxo

Another fun video .

The peacock ribbon line one is beautiful. What a great bunch of gifts.

Good times 🎄🎄🎄

When I taught school, the kids made gingerbread houses using graham wafers and royal icing with lots of candies to glue on with icing

@daniellereid01

2 жыл бұрын

They still do 🥰

I have the same flower and the grapes, they were my grandmother's.

Loving the Claire shout-out!

@ZAKUHRY

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

The clips with a chain..are so you can have a cardie , as in twin set, hung over your shoulder…like a cape…

🤣🤣🤣 So funny how Philip quickly tries to show us a sneek peep of the presents for the other guests!! Finally Stephanie is a real Yt'er ✋🎁

Beautiful...you must be missing mummy.. keep well and safe

You all know our states' abbreviations much better than many of our citizens! Quite impressed!

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

You are all such a joy to watch opening the gifts. I laughed so much Steph when you kept remembering to do the hand background for showing the smaller objects! 🤣🤣🤣

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊👋👋👋

I always used graham crackers to make my gingerbread houses. The easier for small kids to use.

So much fun.

I love to watch this videos because, I learn a lot from all this presents that all this lovely people send you.🎄⛄❄️❤️🎄⛄❄️