Totally understand, but will miss it. I loved discovering new things from all around the world.

I've been wondering for awhile how even a 50 room chateau was absorbing so many gifts, as wonderful as many of them are. It's been a fun run for all of us but a good decision to wind it down.

@CharlotteFairchild

7 ай бұрын

I sent gifts to the people and pets, and not as much to the château, and I focused on the fashion, as France is known for fashion, history, fine China and art. The ponchos from pillowcases were designed by Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, and Ralph Lauren. The pockets are meant to be liberating, like the nonprofit Pocket Project teaches, for women. Sometimes the gifts were part of helping a charity with a charity.

Stephanie why don’t you have your dad’s paintings made into zigsaw puzzles to sell or for your patrons

@lorrarr

Жыл бұрын

That would be amazing

@AmandaJ__

Жыл бұрын

Jigsaw do you mean?

@jillipepper5353

Жыл бұрын

Even Jigsaw of some of the beautiful photos of scenery both inside and outside the chateau.

@lynnbogard3596

Жыл бұрын

and prints!

@danieldotson528

Жыл бұрын

As far as I understood, He never allowed/ wished prints to be made of his paintings,

Oh, that is so sad about not having "Cadeaux at the Chateau" anymore. It is one of my fave youtube channels.

Just love Cat! Just just sparklers with joy!

We love kat! We love kat! We love kat!!!! ❤❤❤❤ 😺 🐈

Maybe the Chateau could do a charity auction with the items that are received after the cut-off date?

@marniethethief2574

Жыл бұрын

yes!, an auction with aaaall michael's parcels

@candicechristian7344

Жыл бұрын

I agree totally

Inevitable decision and very understandable. I hope you find another way to continue supporting the many worthwhile charities in need. Thank you🙏❤️

Make your dad’s art into greeting cards, puzzles, etc.

So glad Cat comes back to visit. I also agree with Stephanie, she is both family and friend.O also understand why you need to stop this channel. It so much and 4 videos a week is just so much. Your videos are part of my happy place, thank you for that.❤

Nice to see Cat again.

Oh my, Cat looks as if she's lost 30lbs, she is looking fantastic!! Good health to you Cat!

Stephanie some fabrics are very delicate and don’t steam well and can ruin the garment. Kat is such a bundle of sunshine.🎉

Very wise to stop, though it has been fun, and lovely gifts come, there is a limit to how many pretty things can be put into use. I respect your decision to end this tradition.

I really enjoy Cadeaux and sometimes think about what I would send…but as you said, you only have so much room. So, every week I send you good vibes instead. 🥰 Thanks for sharing the love and laughter with us all.

In South Africa, some celebrate "Christmas in July" because that's when it is winter and seems more appropriate with log fires burning, warm drinks, and lights to sparkle away the gloom. This is particularly popular in the handful of places in SA that get snow.

I can absolutely see how digital copies of your fathers paintings could contribute to charity. They can be used for art prints, postcards, wrapping paper, textiles... Might be a lovely idea that masterpieces of the past can contribute to a better future aroud the world.

Mummy says “Yes she would love the cushions”!!! 😂😂😂

Yes agree...... time to stop the gifts, gifts in abundance🤦‍♀️

The puzzle is a great one, I have three from the artist and they are a great quality and super fun to do. Hopefully Cat comes back soon, not just because of the puzzle, she is fantastic 😊

👍🏽 Maybe put the gifts to a sale and proceeds can go to charity of choice?

Thank you for sharing Kat, she is adorable. You all always brighten my day.

I for one totally understand your decision to cease cadeau, it’s been phenomenal but as you say finite. Good luck in finding a way forward with the charity donations x

Yay Cat! We miss you so much. So happy to hear you have a job that will bring you around once in a while.

I totally understand the need to keep space for yourselves, although I am sad that Cadeaux is ending. I am SO chuffed that I got to be on camera when I wisited you. Much LOVE to you all.

@darlenechandler2403

Жыл бұрын

Most people were just sending items to have their name mentioned on camera and not really doing it for any other reason. Send a donation to your local charity and get a nice thank you back and that will make you feel even better.

I completely get your decision to bring this delightful channel to a close. I would sometimes find myself wondering where on earth you'd put all these incredible gifts if they just kept coming. 🎁 You, and all who sent in gifts, have provided such delight for us all as we vicariously lived such abundance and delight. Thank you so much for the joy. Lots of love, Jacqueline from New Zealand. 💝

I 100% understand the end of cadeaux - I can see it bursting at the seams with all the wonderful gifts. Perhaps during the summer months you can have a fundraising event and invite different vendors to sell their items and do a tour of the chateau and grounds. Charge a vendors fee and admission fee to make revenue and pick one or two charities to gift the funds to. Advertise it as a charity event with admission fees so people understand the purpose and feel good about giving money, perhaps more than a nominal entrance fee.

So lovely to see Cat again!! 💗 Certainly understand about Cadeau at the Chateau. I’m sure you will come up with a beautiful alternative to help others. Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

I will miss seeing these video’s …… it is such a joy watching ……. Alas ……. I understand …… no matter how big a property …… storage starts to look like Hoarding …… and that is uncomfortable …. Thank You one and all for these video’s & all who sent gifts & all who watched

I love seeing all of the thoughtful and beautiful gifts. I was wondering where you put everything. Your friendships make me smile.

I can understand your decision. I always thought the gifts you receive that you don’t want to hold onto could go in your “store” and be given for free to guests or volunteers. It seems like your house is so full of love and the gifts coming through would naturally find a home with the many lovely people that come in and out. I do understand that is a large job to organize all the stuff and have it find its home in the right space with the right person. This truly has been such a special way to connect with you guys though. ❤

@candicechristian7344

Жыл бұрын

Exactly agree

@creativecrafts9490

Жыл бұрын

I agree, sell the things that cannot be kept, to help fund renovations. Please please please don't stop this channel. We love seeing gifts from all over the world!!

@RinaValentina

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, they should just be donating all the gifts they do not absolutely love and as Marie Kondo says “spark joy”, not keeping everything out of some sort of guilt, especially all the stuffed animals and modern new non vintage knick nacks lol 🙃

@ilenet9911

Жыл бұрын

I sent gifts to Steph about a year ago since they were backed up 6 months she didn’t open them until November. In that time someone sent her almost the same things i did. Right down to the yellow throw blanket! I felt so bad that now they had so many duplicates! So i totally get her ending this channel even though i love it! i would not mind if she were to pass on what i gave her to someone else or sells it in her store.

I support your change……I know you had a hard time announcing this but it was time❤️

@sharol946

Жыл бұрын

I hope it was of your accord Stefanie and not bullies that made you decide to do this. did this. Some are never happy . If you are all happy then it's all good.

@darlenechandler2403

Жыл бұрын

@@sharol946 Not bullies, but there are so many people with nothing, and how many knickknacks does one need and as she said storage issue. Many things sent will never be used. Give to children or families that truly need help.

I’m actually surprised it’s taken this long tbh, hopefully everything finds a good home

I love it when Cat is around.

Please help the homeless.

You have received very special gifts today.

Fun to see Cat Put up a link for people to donate too instead of gifting material things- a charity link?

@grantmaguire9256

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@tootsieb11

Жыл бұрын

Why not just choose a charity that is close to your own heart?

@reladie

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps helping victims in Ukraine and Syria.

I completely understand how your space may be filling up. It can be monumental. Gifts are fantastic & I love to see all the commentary when you open gifts.

@lenystipene60

Жыл бұрын

Just an idea. What about gifting the excess presents sent to you to other Chateaux. As a huge fan from day one, a lot of people follow other chateaux. Your extended chateau family also help so many people globally. A charity auction does sound amazing too. Thank you for making our world so magical. Love seeing Cat when she comes back to Lalande. She's so beautiful, intelligent, funny, caring, gifted & humble. Much love & light to you all. 💖🙏

I am sorry we wont see the presents anymore... they are always fantastic and I love watching u opening them

Another idea for the charity would be to put some of the gifts you received on an online auction each month. I'm sure you could sell them with the proceeds going to charity. Anything that touches La Lande is valuable to many of your viewers/fans.

I agree WAY to much stuff to find a way to use

Love seeing Cat. She is just so full of high spirit and fuzz x

I'm a classical violinist and violin teacher. Many classical music students can not afford concert dresses. If there are dresses (especially floor length) that do not fit la landers. I would love to collab that passes on dresses to musicians in need

@carolinegooder7091

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea. 😂❤

I'm sure you will figure out a way to make it work. You all are such a part of everyone's life, you rescued so many viewers during the shutdown/pandemic. Thank you for all you do. God bless

Beautiful gifts as always enjoy they will look amazing

I think Kat's new job is suiting her very well. She is so happy. Hope she is still working in the music business.

Christmas in July is something celebrated in Australia because our weather is so warm July is really the only time we get something close to Northern hemisphere’s cold Christmas, so we have baked dinners and hot food. At Christmas, it’s too hot so we have salads, seafoods and BBQs.

@christineh5790

Жыл бұрын

We have a great tradition of that here in New Zealand too. It’s renowned as being ‘Midwinter Christmas’ over here. I must admit though as hot as our weather can be at Christmas, our house sticks to tradition and swelter or not we have the traditional roast turkey and Christmas pudding!😅👌🌲🥰

@selinawilsonart

Жыл бұрын

In our house we do 2 Christmas’s. Christmas in July and Summer Christmas both with the traditional Victorian trimmings. Yes it’s madness but we love it 😀🇦🇺🎄

@bluebird1239

Жыл бұрын

I believe that singer Mel Torme, nicknamed The Velvet Fog, said that he actually wrote The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) in July if that helps with your Christmas in July celebrations.

Always fun watching you open gifts. I totally understand and support your plans to bring Chateaux at the Chateau to an end.

@elvaporter9111

Жыл бұрын

I love watching you enjoy opening the gifts. Your joy is authentic, and everything sounds better when you read it. Thank you for what you have given to others from this channel. I love all your videos and everyone who works with you. I totally understand your reasons for ending this chapter. Love to all. And look forward to keeping up with all you do.

@shirleyhanusyn7615

Жыл бұрын

Please don't stop

Thank you, Cat for visiting and being on video. You have a huge fan base!

Phillip, in Australia Christmas falls in summer. We often do a 'Christmas in July' to experience a winter Christmas. We swap prans and seafood for the turkey and trimmings. Maybe thats where you heard the expression.

Beautiful gifts, so thoughtful and kind hearted fans of LaLand and Stephanie.

This announcement makes me very sad. I love seeing all the gifts and hearing the letters and poems, especially Michaels! I'm so completely bummed we wont be able to see them anymore.

💖Life is full of changes that one must accept.💖 🥰Thank you for this channel, Stephanie!! Also to all the “Lalanders” who donated their time to make it happen!! 💖I enjoyed every episode……also learned new things and have been inspired by many of the lovely people who sent gifts.😘😘

@lauraclaudia8159

Жыл бұрын

You couldn't have said it better, dear Maria!!! I totally agree!🥰

@mariak9727

Жыл бұрын

@@lauraclaudia8159 💕

Thank you Stephanie for including Cat in the video! How lovely to see Cat and her big SMILES!💜

How about a wall calendar or small 8” x 10” coffee table-type book with pictures or illustrations of everyone in costume with photos by Michael Potts? I’m thinking Venetian, Medieval/Tudor, Art Deco, summer garden party, haute couture, Regency, other historical and not forgetting Gerry-Tartan! Not forgetting the animals, especially Thor! There are so many places at LaLande for lovely portraits or tableaux, it boggles the mind! I must admit, I got the idea when I saw Philip in his military uniform for Coronation Day….I have somewhat of an elderly-lady crush on Philip, (I’m 64), but the all-consuming gazes of admiration and adoration that he has for Stephanie is totally enviable. Not unlike the looks between Amaury and Nati! It’s just a suggestion for a fund-raiser, the images could even be downloadable! Many thanks to you all for providing such fun and delightful entertainment every week! Linda Allen

I need a Cat in my life

Have people who want to send gifts give you permission to sell objects in Laland gift shop if you choose. People would not be upset if their gifts were sold to go to to help a charity or to renovate Laland. Visitors would love to buy some momento at your gift shop...The Chadeax has been so much fun

Wise decicion.

What a treat to see Cat! Just like old times lol❤❤❤

Will miss this I’ve just begun to watch it.

But this is a huge part of my week!! It makes Mondays bearable!😢 And we see things from around the world and feel connected to so many people. Maybe post an Amazon wishlist of things you're dreaming of, or need and then it will be more curated to operational uses.

IDEA: Pick one charity either monthly or bi-monthly and do a video about why they were chosen the work they do etc and along with donating the money from that video create a go-fund-me for that particular charity so viewers can choose to contribute if they so desired. Even if each viewer only donated a single dollar you would be donating substantially more than the ad revenue of CATC currently.

Anytime we can get our fix of La Lande loveliness is a great time. Understandable the ending of Cadeaux, hopefully we can maybe have another type of format vlog with La Landers doing things together, because the interaction is magical, which I think is why Cadeaux is so much fun for viewers. Just a thought.

I support the decision to stop the cadeaux, I love watching you, but there is so much sent that it now feels excessive. I would imagine Mummy is happy to see modesty upheld 😊

So much fun to have Kat open with you. I really enjoy seeing you and Philip together. You got some beautiful gifts. Michael always out does himself. Love from me in California. 💜🫶🤗😘🦔🇺🇸

Honestly, people just want to spend time with you, Stephanie, and your housemates (family members). You could do a dogma style video of you and whoever else is in your kitchen engaging in conversation and your viewers would be very happy to be a part of it.

@norabrice

Жыл бұрын

I greatly agree with this. I also, just very much enjoy spending time with you all. Thank you for taking us all on your goings on's 🥰

Are you telling people to kindly not send gifts anymore?

Truthfully, I only watch Cadeaux because of the ad revenue for charity. I think it's a wise decision to end. You can only have so many things and I'm sure these generous people can find a local charity to donate goods or money.

Ooo no I love this channel I've been wanting to send you something as well. It will be sad to no longer see y'all with the neat gifts some of which I would never knew existed. Thanks for all you do share with us though it really has been a life saver in many ways.

Cat sounds as though she has "taken refreshment".

@darlenechandler2403

Жыл бұрын

It was also great to see her helping Dan with the flooring at his Chateau renovations and how much work they both did lifting his floor. It was nice to see the work she put into the project.

I have to admit that I'm really going to miss this channel. It's like attending a friend's birthday or housewarming party every week, and that's not to mention the charities that have benefited. It is nice getting to see so many creative & amazing things made and collected with thoughtfulness & love from all around the world. It teaches us art, history, design & cultures that we would otherwise never know of or experience and truly serves as inspiration for so many. And to hear things personally written from people all over the world makes so many feel less alone and part of a big community. I know that some see this just as overindulgent gift-opening or hoarding, but that does a huge disservice to the joy this channel has brought to so many.

@candicechristian7344

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well

@ilenet9911

Жыл бұрын

Yes i will miss it terribly! It’s such a wonderful treat for me! Most times i don’t watch on Monday. I usually watch when i need a pick me up or feel stressed. I make myself tea or coffee and grab a snack and watch. It instantly lifts my mood!

Christmas with you 3 singing was the best ever. Kat seems very happy- I’m happy for her❣️😄

@xandrad3989

Жыл бұрын

Agreed - this episode reminded me of that Christmas with the 3 of them singing. When the whole world was upside down and they cheered us up 🙂

Michael’s card is so beautiful. It would make great decor in a guests room for the holidays by their tea.

That table cloth is, spectacular.

I can certainly understand your space limitations. But I do also love seeing the beautiful things you receive. Maybe rather than buying gifts, individuals can just donate the monies that they would spend on items and the shipping costs. Imagine if all the expenses went towards charity.

Great to see kat. Such beautiful gifts from generous people. It would be good to find a way to help charities. Love watching you all

I just adore Cat! But I’m truly sad to hear that the channel is ending. It’s been so fun. I wonder if you could do more than one per week so you can get caught up opening all those gifts before the holidays roll around again.

Beautiful gifts again and a wise decision . 💚🌿🌸🥂

I am sad that Cadeaux will be ending at the end of this year but I do feel that it is the right decision. It is always fun to see your beautiful and genuine appreciation of the gifts no matter how small they are and especially the love shown to the small businesses and crafters. It will be missed but at least The Chateau Diaries will still be the highlight of not only my week but to many others. One charity which is very close to my heart and I think you have already sent donation at some time in the past, is any thing to do with cancer as I lost my lovely dad to pancreatic cancer in 1987 when I was 21. I would love at some point in the not too distant future do something to raise money for cancer research etc. Just an idea. x

Richard and Jeff are amazing talented designers and small business owners. Thank you for showcasing their gifts. And I am grateful to them for sharing your work as well. I dream of moving to France and renovating a small town cottage myself one day for holidays and such.

Lovely seeing Cat xx wish she was a permanent member of the Lalande family xx she exudes happiness xx lovely gifts xx 🥰🏰

Cadeaux is a bright spot in the week for me too. I wondered if Dan could use some of the gifts - kitchenware, curtains, etc in a year or two. I know it seems silly atm but at the rate he's moving it might not be too long. Hope someone comes up with an elegant solution so the charities still get revenue.

\i did wonder if you would need another chateau for all the beautiful gifts!

Excellent decision to end ‘cadeaux’ videos!!

Bluebird's suggestion of a auction is good.... Perhaps partner with an auction house. They can write off against their taxes for a charity auction. Perhaps once a year.

Christmas in July - is what Countries like Australia do in July, to get the experience of the Christmas feeling…

@roywirick9854

Жыл бұрын

In the USA that phrase represents charitable organizations that come to a needy member of the community (usually in the summer months) … do what is needed…paint…garden… re-roof… fix broken things…etc… etc… 🦩🏳️‍🌈🌻🇺🇦🟦

All beautiful gifts. Just love the shawl. Stunning!!

Maybe you could do a musical evening and ask viewers to make a small (or large 😉) contribution?

We knew this day would have to come eventually(soon). But a couple of weeks cutoff isn't much notice for people who mailed stuff. Maybe international post is more efficient than I thought. All the best to you and your home. May your possessions bring you joy, not possess you.

So many lovely gifts

Wow. 🎉 STEPHANIE. WHAT A DAY OF GIFTS. A GORGEOUS DRESS, SHAUL, EARINGS, BEAUTIFUL TRAY AND AWESOME GLASSES AND THE TABLECLOTH, THE GOLDTIEBACK TASSELS, THE PILLOWS? STUNNING!! THE APRON IS GORGEOUS. WOW. SUCH LOVING GIFTS!❤ LOVELY 🎉 ENJOY THE GIFTS THEY WILL BE USEFUL! CHARITY GIFTING...❤ VERY SWEET STEPHANIE❤

Lovely cushions given beautiful. Love the earrings and the glasses. LOVED watching, nice to see Cat back she is a breathe of fresh air😘

Perhaps suggesting to everyone to donate directly to your monthly charity instead of sending gifts. We have enjoyed all the gifts too❤❤❤❤

Love watching all the joy & enthusiasm from you all opening gifts. So fabulous to have Kat sharing this cadeaux with you. The gifts were amazing. ❤

It is so wonderful to see Cat! I am excited for her travelling job. I hope she can pop in often! I am truly saddened about Cadeaux, but understand. This vlog has really made me feel connected, not only with you at LaLande, but with the whole world... and that I of limited means could help make a difference in this world, even if indirectly. Thank you for that joy you have given me. I don't have any clever ideas of how to move this spirit forward in a new way, but I will seriously think about it! I trust that greater minds than mine will come up with the perfect solution. There just HAS to be one!

Always great to see you and Philip, but with Cat rounding out the team it was perfection 🥰 I loved hearing Cat read❣️

Have loved watching you all open gifts but totally understandable.I also started watching you during the shut down.❤

Smart choice for “gifting” to come to a foreseeable end……we all get a bit stuffed after awhile….space wise…..👍🥂

Thank you for the happiness the cadeaux brought to so many Steph and co. People sent with a geniune expression of kindness, warmth and love throughout the time of lockdown until now.

Love you Kat-so glad you’re back-even if it’s a quick stay!! ❤️