BOOKS, PORCELAIN and MORE incredible gifts from all over the world!! 🎁
In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZread earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €650
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZread chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2,019
March 2022:
The Fred Hollows Foundation €2,311
April, May & June 2022:
Ardmore Community Fund €5893
July 2022:
Institut Curie €2.150
August 2022:
Movember €2.246
September, October & November 2022:
3rd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa €6.092
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries
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Colouring book of May Gibbs illustrations is precious. She's a much celebrated children's author and artist. Her books, one of which is 'Snugglepot and Cuddlepie' you would LOVE> xxxx
@tonisteiner5224
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I have this book...its beautiful xxx
Davey has done wonders with LaLand's landscape. I enjoy seeing all the plants as they grow and mature. The courtyard's improvements are astonishing. The espaliered pear trees are going to be magnificent. The walled garden just keeps looking better and better. Bravo Davey!
I can’t help but be amazed at the cost of sending all these unwanted items from Australia to France . Must have cost a small fortune - way more than the value of the contents Astonishing ! 😮
@KeithWiggins-xc1sf
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A box like the first one from NZ l would cost over $300 to send to France .
@stephaniedent4833
Жыл бұрын
Not so much unwanted, just unused. It did cost a bit, but I know it will be used and loved at La Lande.
@teresacarle294
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@@stephaniedent4833 😊Brava. Well said. Items that may have been neglected or gathering dust〰️but obviously remain much loved💖 were clearly chosen with 🤔careful consideration on how they could bless💝 each & every recipient @ the 🏰 Château. 😘Finding someone worthy to treasure something you have great sentimental attachment for is simply one of the best things in this life❤ too. Besides... "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." 📖 Proverbs 11:25 🙏May all those ⚜️Lalanders, fans, & followers who have given so generously of their time, talents, & resources be enriched in every way for all their generosity & kindness. This is my prayer. Amen. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
Wow, what treats! Nice to see Davey again! Emma is such a nice lady.
Davey seems so sweet and kind!!!
May Gibbs was an Australian author who wrote children’s books such as the Gumnut Babies, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Ipswich is an Australian City very near Brisbane, Queensland. When new settlers came to Australia they often named their settlements after their previous home towns.
It’s fantastic that the porcelain coffee set and all the other fragile gifts arrived in one piece, all the way from Australia! Obviously they were wrapped very thoughtfully and carefully - well done Stephanie. Pam’s book will be a great source of knowledge in the garden and wooded areas. 👏🥰
Isn’t Davey a treasure?! Bless him!
My grandmother that I loved dearly and was very close to was 4‘9“ and I would continuously lose her in stores because there was no way of seeing her over the isles. I found myself as a child going to customer service and asking them to call her on the loudspeaker like they would do for children. She was so much fun I can’t even explain, I miss her dearly.
@hello_0768
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Davey is so down to earth just like Dan and Amaury.
i wish people would take the time and admire and appreciate the crochet and understand how much time it takes to do these beauties. my grandmother taught me how to crochet but i dont even come close to her and others with this talent
@mommashawna707
Жыл бұрын
My grandmother was a perfectionist with her crocheting, even if she were making a blanket and had a mistake in the middle she would undo the entire thing and start over from where the mishap had happened. I told my husband all the time that she was born in the wrong time because she could’ve made so much money these days off of those things that she made. My favorite were these little crocheted rollerskates made into booties, they were so adorable and she knew I loved them so much so she would crochet even tinier ones for my dolls. All my Barbies had clothes, it was crazy. I do miss her terribly, she passed away 12 years ago.
@susangillespie7226
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I think Stephanie and Phillip do ,totally, there doesn't seem a use for it so much today but most of us know its a skill, and life goes full circle know doubt it will have a revival one day.
@suzzane.notsusan.1078
Жыл бұрын
@@susangillespie7226 although it was unclear to them what is was if they would of been looked at better it would be clear not much use for it now because its summer. Crochet doesnt need to make revival because its a timeless talent to create clothing blankets a lot of other things the list is endless as long as you have creativity ...crochet never gets played out.
Emma has such a calming voice. She could do ASMR or audiobooks! 😄❤
Lovely cadeaux company today, the gentle pressence of Davey and Emma's milk chocolate voice. Yes, a good flannel is vital...... I scrub my face daily with a flannel and it seems to keep my skin healthy and vibrant....People ask, 'what's your skin care routine?' 'Oh, just a little light sanding' I reply....works for me!
@hello_0768
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I grew up with the Gum nut babies, and yes I am 68 so they have been around for a long time. Evan BPotter…I am so glad they are still around
Davie should receive some lovely gifts as he is patient and wonderful in the garden and out of the garden. Blessings to all - Kara from Montreal
Emma has such a beautiful voice.. Thank you for sharing this video. Brigitte 🌷
HOw wonderful of Emma and Davey to join you Stephanie and Philip. What a treasure trove of gifts have been received! Such a shame Chateau unweapped will be finishing.
The Robyn Hood book! Howard Pyle is my relative! Enjoy! He was an inspirational artist. So romantic and whimsical. Helped me become an artist too!
It is nice to see you back at Lalande. Lots of great things will happen in the garden. You are a real ARTIST. You treat nature with love and care. Kisses and hugs. Luisa from Pirtugal
Davy is very calm and still. I think he would be very good at times of disaster!
@clarefoskett9959
Жыл бұрын
I think I spelt his name wrong, sorry x.
@teresacarle294
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😊Davey is such a special addition at ⛲️ LaLande. A handsome, elegant man is unlikely to be called that in reality. His name is probably David or Dave. 🌻Dear Stephanie has probably shortened it out of 😘affection & familiarity. He doesn't seem to mind her gentle teasing. 🥰It's obvious how much she admires & trusts him too. Mutual admiration & respect for sure. 😉Don't know if I'm spelling his name right either, but in the end I don't think he'll be too upset. He's secure in himself, his 💪masculinity, his place in the world🌐, & rarely feels the need to assert himself. 🤔Introverts are fascinating creatures. Maybe he doesn't speak a lot, but you know there's a lot going on in his head. Bet he doesn't miss a trick. I appreciate that he's such a good sport about being on her vlogs & participating in Cadeaux. That speaks well to his generosity of spirit, confidence, & character. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
The Australian books some of which feature the gumnut babies. Mae Gibbs was the author of those books,they have been around for ever I had some as a baby and I am now 80 years old. The gumnut babies were very tough because they never wore clothes and if you have tried to climb s gum tree they are very rough and spiky in places, but they did however have hats which is very important with our hot sun. Their hats were gum nuts.😊
Ipswich is in Queensland in Australia. I used to live near there years ago. The books look as if they are the Folio Society edition, which is so lovely! Thank you for the video!
What wonderful boxes from Australia, the linens and the coffee set are gorgeous!
May Gibbs is a famous Australian Children author and artist. Her tales of ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie ‘ are eucalypt gum nut babies and their adventures with all their Australian bush friends , including, but not limited to, ‘Little Ragged Blossom’. These are classic children book stories! Such a treasure to have them! Many a generation of children have been raised on them!😊
@lhmcd5538
Жыл бұрын
I was always worried walking through the bush when I was little as I didn’t want to meet a ‘Big Bad Banksia Man.’ I’m born and bred in Sydney. Thank you for writing about May Gibbs. You beat me to it. 😊 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
@annettewyatt1433
Жыл бұрын
@@lhmcd5538 May Gibbs, at some point in her life, stayed at a house in the country town of Harvey, Western Australia and also lived in Sydney. Thank you for your comment!
“Roll on to what?” So cute
I wholeheartedly agree with that letter from the 1st box! All of it is SO true. Gosh I miss Lalande. Glad I did go visit and got invited onto this channel when you were opening my gifts. Such an honour I will cherish for EVER and a day. I will be back sometime.
Davie is absolutely right about the colour shades! :)
What a lovely lady your visitor is, and she made your vlog very special. 🤗
That is a snowflake 'tool' keyring. It has all sorts of different screwdriver fittings on it. Check the ends and openings again. I have them too.
@jimmyconnolly3461
Жыл бұрын
You make it sound more interesting 😉👍
my dad this the wooden models. They are.wonderful and keep him occupied and interested. He is 88yrs of age and does a.fabulous job of the detail and delicate work required.
Davey is so cute! 😊
Goodness Gracious Me! The gifting Stephanie is amazingly generous!!! How kind! Sandi x
Bravo again !!!🙏✨👏👏👏👏👏
Great gifts again.
Davey, you are a true professional. Love the garden designs. Love you all!
I love the puns! ❤️🇨🇦
Emma should voice a sleep app. ❤
The Peter Rabbit book sets! I’m sorry but I would never give those away except to children or grandchildren, otherwise I’d keep them to myself lol
@teresacarle294
Жыл бұрын
💝Lovely Peter Rabbit bounty🐰. The 🍥cupcake kit was pretty 🆒️ too. I'm sure dear 😘 Michael Petherick will be thrilled & touched by this incredible thoughtfulness that came all the way from 🇦🇺down under. 📖 As an adult, I would happily cosy up in a corner of the 🏰 Château to read 📚 through this charming series. ✍️Beatrix Potter stories & illustrations are worthy of quiet reflection & enjoyment😊. I'd be more apt to keep them hidden from sticky little fingers👶. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
That china set with the tiny blue flowers, well yesterday in Brantome there was a Brocante and Vide de grenier and on one stall there was a 3 sets of glasses to that set of china. They were so beautiful and delicate looking. Really nice things. X
I’ve just bought a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug with forgetmenot pattern which was made in Czechoslovakia. So pretty.
Stephanie, your dress is beautiful. I think my favorite of your whole wonderful wardrobe.
Wow this episode was amazing. The clothing, porcelain, gifts for everyone. There is so much love for LaLande.❤️❤️❤️
Pig Robinson was my favourite b.potter book x
Such gorgeos gifts. Beautiful crochet tablecloths chinese outfits. Love the forgetme not set.
When you come toScotland will you be going on the Keith and Dufftown heritage railway ? Touring the distilleries . I would love to see you all if are that way best wishes Jenny x
Such a delught! Tyhank you all.
Such beautiful gifts of generosity. ❤
Such lovely gifts to even lovelier people. Love to you all from Barcelona.
I want to say that maybe the 2 blue crochet blankets are foot water when your on the couch or chair.
Love this countdown.
Hello and thank you all for a great weekend at La Lande. We arrived Nancy...you must visit soon. Lot's of love, Anja and Roger ( we miss you all already a Lot) :-)
The needle points Tablecloth Put a nice tablecloth on the knees like maybe pink or red or green and have it come through that beautiful tape lace tablecloth I hope you're gonna have a beautiful table
it Christmas for you and me thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts.
I love those set of books. 📚 ❤
Michael's nephews might like the childrens BP books.
Good Day! Another delightful Cadeaux of wonderful treasures shared for new enjoyment. Suggestion on alternate uses of any table covers: puddle as a Christmas Tree Skirt and as a base for a Nativity. Thanks for sharing your journey. Love from Kansas 🇺🇸 😎🌻
I loved all the gifts So much love sent to you all
After todays gifts I think a trip out here to Australia is in order! Philip must get to see an echidna in real life ❤
I absolutely love Cadeau at the Chateau.
Thank you for another enjoyable video. Keep up the important work you are all doing behind the scenes. Greetings from England
That Darrel Lee licorice is the best soft licorice I've ever tried.
Michael will love his books to enlarge his collection
@user-fj1po6hq2l
Жыл бұрын
Where is Michael?? Long time not see😘
Davey was so cute....."you role on to what"?
Great gifts, I will miss the unwrapping, but not the great green monster of envy ❤😂
You're in for a treat, Philip! Dark chocolate licorice is next level 😉
Oh I do love a tin also. I collect them here and there.
Another fabulous Chateau Unwrapped. I'm from & live in Somerset , UK x
Well Stephanie sent 5 boxes from Aussie that's so kind of her the book will be a good read to
Maria will also pleased to see the sheet music.
Ps. Extra wool part in blankets perfect as extra in the knees.
Hello lovey I’m ready to watch you unbox.
You can freeze your sweet corn, and it will taste fresh picked. Cut off the stalk add salt and pepper and tablespoon of butter. For approx 3 ears of corn. Freezes great. I lived In Iowa a state in the U.S. known for growing corn. We would freeze corn at the end of the season, enough to last until next years harvest. Nothing like it. Try white sweet corn.
I must admit I will be sad to end. I have bought a lot of products shown on here that are used from those around the world
@goldenineke
Жыл бұрын
The chateau must be groaning with so much stuff it’s ridiculous!!! Granted there have been some treasures gifted, but the majority! what will they ever do with it all????
@carriecece1
Жыл бұрын
@@goldeninekeDonate them or give them to guests maybe 😊
@goldenineke
Жыл бұрын
@@carriecece1 I hope they are donated.
@susicanuk
Жыл бұрын
Too too much stuff
@shirleyw8531
Жыл бұрын
@@goldeninekeStephanie previously said that if they haven't a use for an item and none of the Lalanders want it then they pass it on to Emmaus
Good afternoon 😊
So funny watching Philip assign everything to specific LaLanders lol
Cuddlepot and cuddle pie is a children's book that ever Australia child grow up with very special books
I’m sure the Royal Horticultural Society's book will give Philip some good advice on how to help hedgehogs, though to encourage visits to the Chateau gardens you may want to post a sign that says, “Vacancy… Hedgehogs Welcome”.
Many years ago my grandmother made some 'similar' croqueted blankets ...but unfortunately she never learned to make them flat! I think this is what you have received.
@stephaniedent4833
Жыл бұрын
It was me learning, but it is good as extra in the knees
Also one ugears in red bag for Nick ant Antoine, other for Philip I think. Check list, Steph
LoveDave’s. Can’t we find the perfect partner for him?
The wool lengths are actually scarfs. Please use.
I mean you David.❤
Howard Pyle is one of the painters on our Brandywine River here in Pennsylvania. I bet I have seen some of the original illustrations for this book. They are the Brandywine artists. It is also in mushroom country.
Persuasion: Jump me down Mr. Wentworth.
Is there a library at LaLand? Blessing and joy to you kids.
Why am I not surprised that Phillip NAILED 'boat neck' IMMEDIATELY! He said it the same time I did rofl
The blue lotus was that the Egyptian flower used as a drug? Crazy amount of gifts, I don’t know how you do it, kudos.😢
The weight in those boxes must have cost a fortune in postage. 😲Those crotchet wraps made sure nothing got broken packed around the crockery etc.
@stephaniedent4833
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
My daughter just showed me sn akitna never knew wat it was til couple days ago
@stephaniedent4833
Жыл бұрын
Echidnas are unique to Australia. Like platypus, only mammals to lay eggs.
@suzzane.notsusan.1078
Жыл бұрын
I knew i spelt it wrong and additional info u provided i didnt know amazing gods creatures always leave me wowed thank you
@stephaniedent4833
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He definitely is!
You guys could have a party and everyone dress from different countries and you already have one for China, perfection. Think about all the snack foods you guys could make, like if you dress up from China you have to bring a Chinese appetizer. Oh what FuN that is, maybe I’ll do it.👍
@jennifercampbell7698
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Oh yes, LaLande should do that! As a child in South Australia, my school celebrated United Nations Day every year on 28 October. Each class picked a country, learnt about it and decorated their class room with pictures and facts. On the day we all came to school in our country’s costume and parents and visitors visited our classroom to taste cultural food and then join in a school celebration in the schoolyard where each class sang and danced representing their chosen country around a chalk drawn United Nations Flag. Our school was quite famous for this celebration and we were often on tv. (In black and white though as I’m seventy now) I remember watching on tv as they filmed children on the way to school all dressed up in costume. I distinctly remember children dressed up in Arab robes on tv. Some of the countries I got to represent were Ireland, we made cross stitched green gingham aprons, China with me having a Chinese costume and a long pigtail, and Tonga with us serving coconut and wearing grass skirts and doing the hula. Also Greece where we danced and learnt the song Never on a Sunday in Greek. Absolutely wonderful memories of my childhood! 😍😍 Perhaps the world needs to recognise and celebrate different cultures more often these days to recognise diversity and reduce discrimination eh?
I grew up in Ipswich MA !
@davidlogan4329
Жыл бұрын
This is Ipswich in Queensland Australia. It is west of the state capital, Brisbane.
Emma is from Somerset! Definitely does not have the accent though. Sounds like proper London english to me.
Philip, did you know that the echidna is the only animal that can make its own custard!
Is that blouse from Soleado? I know I spelled that wrong, the blouse is so pretty! Oops, when you stood up I saw that it’s a dress. 😂
Exquisite gifts!!
What wonderful gifts
Kinda liking Wombats these days.
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I guess you get so many dishes etc. You don't want or have the room for them. You can donate and give to the needy.
@shirleyw8531
Жыл бұрын
They do share amongst every one and Stephanie had said in the past that 8f they are unable to use or find a home for things then they pass them on to Emmaus
@sandicarpenter2658
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or sell them in the little Lalande shop.@@shirleyw8531
@shirleyw8531
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@@sandicarpenter2658 she did say that would only happen if the person that gave the item said to do so
put a coin in the bank for luck, supposedly bad luck to give an empty purse , wallet, or bank.