My mother, now 98, said the first year your plantings sleep, the second year they creep, and the next year they leap. While doing my taxes, mine have taken over...

@suzanneedmonds1566

4 жыл бұрын

What a cool saying, I am going to write it down so I remember it next time I am planting vegetables etc. Thank you for sharing. 😃

@moiragoldsmith7052

4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this, good ol' your Mum. xxx

@carolweaver3269

3 жыл бұрын

Love this saying. It is so true in how this does seem to work in this way!

I fall more in love with Mummy with each new episode. These vlogs are so delightful.

@jdowsett1

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t Mummy the cutest⁉️

@lydiarowe491

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed...most charming in those red shoes...cannot imagine them on anyone else but Isabel...🎈

Mummy Isabelle needs a new evening dress to go with her new red shoes. Selmar is a God sent to the chateau... he does so many wonderful things.

@rosepaetzke2933

4 жыл бұрын

Selmar's heart seems to connect him to you all like family💗

Selmar is a keeper. Please make sure he stays. Lalande needs him. He can fix , create, build & he can dance too. Where will you find a treasure like him?

@kimpossible2

4 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, can you put together a budget to keep Selmar? I’m sure we’d contribute.

@scpmdt

4 жыл бұрын

Kim Matlock. Selmar does more than enough to earn his keep. Don’t you think? He does more than his fair share to help in the Chateau.

@user-cm2ky8hv6o

4 жыл бұрын

Priscilla D'Souza --In addition to all that he does at Lalande, he makes me sigh with happiness that such a gentle, wonderful man still exists.

@scpmdt

4 жыл бұрын

Joanie Absolutely spot on. He has a very gentle personality. He is very good for Lalande. He just gets on with doing things.

@selmarduinofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words :)

It's good to see Ian the plasterer again. I'm re watching the episodes. Rest easy and in peace Ian.

I love how you named bedrooms to reflect the history of them, but is it time to reflect history created since you moved in? To honor your lovely mother's hard work, I propose 🌻 "ISOBEL'S GARDEN" 🌹. Perhaps a small sign there or on the gate to the back?? I can see you planning a picnic for the unveiling!!! 💟

@trigelrice7291

4 жыл бұрын

Denny Brewton I love this idea!

@sandicoppins

4 жыл бұрын

Denny Brewton, your suggestion is brilliant. I vote in favor of this xxx

@teresacarle294

4 жыл бұрын

💐Brilliant idea. Her beautiful 🌸Mummy🌸 deserves a pretty plaque for her tender loving work in rebuilding Chateau's gardens (starting in mid-2000s?). I propose: 🌸Le Jardin d'Isabelle🌸 Est. 20?? A tiny tribute dedicated to dearest Isabelle's lush and verdant garden. A peaceful respite bursting full of life and laughter. All the seeds (and souls) sown on these hallow grounds, grow richly with her warmth, love, joy, and gratitude! Her vivacious spirit and labor blesses all that she touches. Isabelle's absolutely outstanding contribution and care bring refreshing vitality to all present and future inhabitants and guests. ~~~~~~~~ ⛲ ps In future, once it is installed, they should also mount a plaque (& blessing) near the fountain her 🌼father🌼 bought for LaLande too.

@endeavouringit

4 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful idea, same can be done for the terrace for the Australian guy (can't remember his name), and one for Selmar and Michael Petherick and Scotman and Thomas the laundry lol

Selmar is like a fairy godfather. He was exactly what the chateau needed and he just magically appeared one day in the middle of a pandemic!

@Ejlrstn

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, he even came in his own ‘carriage’ with trusty ‘steed’ Diesel!

@Artoftalent07

3 жыл бұрын

So true! XD

@tinafrohlich377

3 жыл бұрын

He should never leave the chateau 😉.

Anyone else obsessed with how the vegetable garden is coming along? You've inspired me to do my own! Keep up the great work as always

@dmckim3174

4 жыл бұрын

Bethan I have been inspired to try my hand at a little garden. I have a raised bed that I never use.

@marilynryan7822

4 жыл бұрын

Bethan ,yes.I have a garden but love looking at others for ideas..mummy has a green thumb for sure👩🏼‍🌾

@Stephdayosteph

4 жыл бұрын

I love watching it! I don't have any place to plant, but trying to figure out if I have enough light to do an indoor pot garden (and figure out how to keep the cats from demolishing anything green!)

@belindagreen8267

4 жыл бұрын

YES ! I always look forward to seeing the garden progress ! :)

@caronb1967

4 жыл бұрын

The garden is my favorite!!

if you're really curious about the eggs, next time Siv goes on a wander hold a flashlight right up to the egg and you will see an opaqueness or if they are quite along into development you will see the dark shadow of the chick.

When in France for the 1st time, Instead of going to a souvenir shop I now have to shop at a thrift store! 😁

@galinadolbneva6166

4 жыл бұрын

Its my plan now 😀😀😀

@judithburke1539

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! If and when I have the opportunity! I hope Patrick got Joan of Arc.

One of the MANY things I enjoy so much about your videos is the loving, respectful and nurturing relationship between Stephanie and her sweet mother!

You should consider obtaining Guinea fowl (growing up, we always called them Guinea hens). They are relatively low maintenance, and in the summertime, Guinea hens will forage all of their food. Also, they reportedly eat up to 4000 ticks a day! Within a couple of weeks, Guinea fowl can totally decimate a tick population and help prevent lyme disease.

@donbennett

4 жыл бұрын

That's great information, I never knew that. Thank you.

@moiragoldsmith7052

4 жыл бұрын

Oh the joy of sharing knowledge. Thanks. xx

@eledatowle7128

4 жыл бұрын

Very true, but you have to be prepared for the noise and mess. They're a little harder to deal with than chickens and peacocks (I have a friend who has raised all three.) Their screech is unpleasant and constant, and they're good fliers, so they poop wherever they happen to be.

@rettrasberry4019

4 жыл бұрын

@@eledatowle7128 I totally agree! My suggestion is to only have a couple and then share them with other chateau friends. They can be "travel hens"! Every two months, they get a new home. LOL

@Leebearify

4 жыл бұрын

Possums love ticks also...are there any in France ?

Yes those roses would be beautiful beneath the windows. I laughed and laughed at Mummy chasing the CABBAGE butterfly. Too right! Sending love, the garden looks fabulous. xxxx PS. SELMAR.... is fixing EVERYTHING. bless his heart.👏💞

Mummy can walk in high heels like a young woman. So cute

Mummy is such a star and deserves those red shoes,perfect♥️

I cant wait to see the baby peacocks!

That sky with a glorious sun bursting through it, topped of by the rainbow, heavenly

I absolutely adore your Mummy!!!👠👠👠

How sweet Mummy and Stephanie can swap dresses👗👠

Caught a glimpse of the quiche knife 😄

I love watching the Chateau Diaries so much that I wish the vlog would go on for hours!! LOL. Love all of you!

The photo in the rain looked like a Turner painting.

@kristiwetzel8784

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

I really enjoy your trips to the charity shops. You should do a vlog dedicated to charity shop shopping :) So fun!!

@eastcoastartist

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@melissawaters4308

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the antique linens ,China

I love so much about this, most especially mummy in the red shoes! What a perfect find for her.

@sylvia7867

4 жыл бұрын

Lots to love for sure❤️🇦🇺

I always love when you and Michael go shopping.

@eastcoastartist

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

I'm so envious that you have a plasterer who can do a molding. I'm not sure that there is anyone left who even knows how to do that here in the US. Its a lost art.

I love the dress, the charity shop, Mummy's red dancing shoes, the garden, and the greenhouse! Would it be possible to have some photos of the greenhouse? I want to build a greenhouse and attach it to my barn. 💕

@18daisydoll65

4 жыл бұрын

Tallulah P I built a little greenhouse "Victorian Grow House"- on the label, during lockdown and it is my pride and joy.... jump in and do it I say 🌱

@eledatowle7128

4 жыл бұрын

Having a greenhouse, even a small one, is such a joy at the end of winter, when you want to be outside but it's still too cold. Here in Maine, I love mine!

@stephanieross2367

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been binge watching since lockdown and I am so happy any time I see a new upload!

Good evening ,good morning and good afternoon to everyone x

The dress looked perfect on mommy.

Mummy is such a gardener and also knows so much about so many things around the outside. She is like a hard-working woman on a huge country farm only this is a Chateau with all the same needs though, She is a gem and know she is enjoying every minute. Selmer is a very valuable and honest person and really a special part of this Chateau life and family. You are all a family really. Having fun and working hard together.

Mummy is the best, her spirit is unparalleled

Rose geranium essential oil, just a drop applied to the outside of one's shoes, is a natural tick repellant, especially when walking through the woods.

Too good to watch only once ! Yes you can see the magical sparkle in the rain especially near the chapel. Pure magic xx

Isabel reminds me of my grandmother. She did field work, gardening and outdoor work just like Isabel, but in heels and a dress she was suddenly an elegant woman. The shoes do make the woman don't they?

@sarahpenna262

4 жыл бұрын

Terri Cheney Oh to have Isabelle's beautiful legs and ankles, though.

@dearmaria4654

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, she's instantly transformed like Cinderella

The garden looks amazing!!! How satisfying for you- you can feel the joy and excitement in you both Isabel and Stephanie. The symmetry of the garden beds! 💕💕💕 absolutely rooting for success for the sweet peahen. 😘

Isabelle is just a delight. You can really tell where Stephanie gets her flair. Mummy pretends to be demure but it’s all for show 😘

Haha I love how you cut to mummy right after Michael says 'she makes the weirdest noise ' lol

I think a nice long old narrow piece of wood would make a great Shelf over your kitchen hearth.

If we had charity shops like there in the US where I live I would be there all the time! I can't believe how many plates they have! Your mummy is absolutely hilarious!! She brings so much joy!!

When I was a child , we'd go over to my great great grandma Gray's house to pick gooseberries. My mom made pies & jelly out of them. Great memories and fun.

Stephanie...I just love your personality! You are always so sparkly and happy. You are a kind soul and it shows.💞 And your Mummy! I just adore that beautiful lady! I can see why Micheal adores you both so much, and why he loves spending time with you. Your chateau is simply magical✨ Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦...Keli💖

Mummy I love Stephanie’s dress on you and your darling twirl was the cutest❣️ Oh and her new “dancing shoes” 👠 Little mama Peahen 🦚 is precious💜 Great video again Stephanie💖

Haha your mum is the best! Love her shoes and moves☺️ thanks for another great video Stephanie!

Stephanie, you all are such a joy to watch. I feel like a part of the family. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Much 💜💜 from Austin Texas USA 💐

@luisawinn1428

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of love to Stephanie, family and friends, we enjoy every show, thank you all

This vlog was enjoyable from beginning to end. The highlights for me were Mummy dancing in the kitchen and the stunning rain footage.

You have so many amazing second hand shops, you can host people at your chateau and bring them round to these places to buy antiques at fabulous prices as a weekend getaway. I know I’d love it!

Fun day of shopping! Your charity shop is huge with so much treasure! Cute dress with fun sleeves. Sending love to the 5 eggs!!!

On a serious note I prefer how Stephanie decorates her chateau. So in line with my idea of how it should be.

@homebossinterieurstylingen1172

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Tasteful and personal do to all the upholstery

You should name the peachicken Freddie, Mercury, Brian, Queen and Adam due to the iconic EEEEOOOOOO! EEEOOOOHHHOOOO! ♡

Hallloooo...From the 💙 of the Bluegrass Lexington Ky 🖐✌

Would be amazing if you started linking some of the items you mention...like the dress you're buying. You could also do it as an affiliate link if it's off a website that does them. Extra $$ for projects!

@ncsu1970

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!! Please tell us about your shopping for clothes like you tell us about things for the chateau! You could make even more friends this way!! 🤗

@ncsu1970

4 жыл бұрын

AquablueSamaroo Yes; it’s fro, Salisa

@manita2653

Жыл бұрын

Although I am writing in October 2022, I agree with all those who would dearly love to know were we can order the beautiful white embroidered with red and another white with blue....the dress looks so comfortable and feminine...it would be lovely to be able to order it. Thank you Stefanie. As I live in Washington State...I don't think I would be bumping into you...althought that would be lovely.💕🌸💮

Stephanie please don't stop making videos you bring so much joy, your are such a joyful person and your laughter lights up the day. 🌼

Oh the linen!!!! What I would have to pay for that in Australia would be at least four times that price and they are so beautiful!

You have luckily found some very excellent workers. Your Mummy is amazing.

Well ladies , that just made my day !! Lovely charity shop -- dishes from France...heavenly ! ....the linens ,the red shoes.. My favorite people ❤ to all. ( from Columbus, Ohio ... but I'm Estonian )

A lot of fun, laughs and smiles. Lovely video. I enjoy seeing every one of you so much. Stephanie, Mommy, Michael, Selmar, and friends...

Cesare Paciotti is an iconic Italian shoe designer!!! Love to all 🥰🥰🥰

I love imagining Mummy in those shoes 50 years ago, strutting around the kitchen and making a splash!! I love even more the even bigger splash she makes today!!!

Stephaine, where about is the Troc that you visited with Michael? I live just south of Limoges and would love to rake around for the French bargains. X

I just read the story of The Red Shoes. Be very careful, Isabelle Jarvis!

@dloadthis1617

4 жыл бұрын

👠👠👠👠👠👠👠👠👠👠

Both pairs of shoes are awesome.......tango ready. Selmar is awesome, keep him. 👠👠👠👗💐💖💋

Hi Stephanie, I had a great idea that since Michael has a MAC computer he should make you a diagram of your garden and label each bin with what is planted in it. That way you would know exactly where to find things when you need them. Keep up the good work! We love watching your channel in Beverly Hills, California. 💓💕💓👍😷👍💓💕💓

The sword on the heel of your shoe is a stiletto

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

@@izaihpaponette4366 🤣😂🤣😂

@pamelagardner577

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jayrose59 right!! that was a magnificent find👌

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

@@pamelagardner577 Yes it was. A friend of mine found some jimmy choos for $20. My best find was coco chanel concentrate perfume 120ml for $20 also.

Good evening from the Netherlands! Love your videos! Chapeau!

@selmarduinofficial

4 жыл бұрын

Hallo Holland and what are your numbers ;)

A shelf over your cooking area would look great, then you could display some of your special glass wear on it

Oh I feel so inspired. Makes me dream even more. Thank you so much for making these videos, it is the highlight of my day. Greetings from Macedonia❤️

Hello from Seattle Washington!

Is so nice to watch Mami and her Garden ❤️..

Dear Stephanie, I learn so much from your mommy’s garden, i would love it if she could spend time teaching us what to do and what NOT to do in an outdoor garden. Watching your channel just inspires me in so many ways. Decorating, painting, gardening and most importantly, living your dream. I’m inspired after every video!!

I would love to live somewhere......where there are no ticks!

@cornishcoves9399

4 жыл бұрын

yes; I was disappointed when Stephanie said there are ticks & I have noticed that she wears tights and or jeans whenever she goes into the wood. Such a beautiful place otherwise.

@ericduffield524

4 жыл бұрын

I know! Seriously, ticks in France? #ugh Lol - I grew-up on a farm and travel a lot. But, I'm still amazed when I hear things like this. I guess ticks and nasties are everywhere?

@moiragoldsmith7052

4 жыл бұрын

Someone in a comment here has suggested getting some Guinea Fowl hens... who allegedly have super powers re eating ticks. Yippeeee.

So thankful to hear you are taking precautions against ticks. You are the most fashionable body armor wearer ever, Stephanie! My son has been ill with Lyme disease for 9 years from a tick bite. I love your beautiful woods, but do want you to be aware so happy to see your care.

I would be at the Chateau right now. I was coming for the photo shoot and to volunteer. So miss not being there. So happy you are able to move forward with all the help of so many!!!

Your garden is looking wonderful and your roses are stunning. My pop is 102 and still works in his garden every day. It makes him so happy. 😊

Michael looked tired like he was not feeling well. He needed a nice warm blanket and a nap to recharge his battery.

So enjoyable seeing how the garden is progressing.

Love the relationship Stephanie and mummy have.I can imagine Mummy with Stephanie as a small child.Magical.❤️❤️

Mommy must enjoy her roaming about freely, because when Percy comes it will change a little.

Hi from Argentina! I´m studying civil engineering and watching your videos about the Chateau really brings me a lot of inspiration! I also love drawing and painting, and love the ones your father did. Hope you all are having a beautiful day :) (Sorry if I spelled something wrong, english is not my first language and I don´t practice as much as I need it ups)

@suzanneedmonds1566

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie you didn't spell anything wrong. If you hadn't said English wasn't your first language no would have known. If you want to practice writing and reading English I would be enjoy emailing with you. I am an Australian living in the US. 😃

@melanieweasley8816

4 жыл бұрын

@@suzanneedmonds1566 Ooooh that´s so sweet ♥ Thank you so much! I would love to have an email friend :) But I don´t feel confortable enough with security in internet to post here mine sorry! Love the idea tho♥ (I´ll keep on reading books and seeing videos in english hahah)

@sarahpenna262

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie Weasley What an accomplished, talented young lady. Your English is amazing . I wish I had your ability to understand, speak and write another language.

@melanieweasley8816

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahpenna262 Thank you so much! I study a lot hahah ♥

Stephanie and her porcelain. Hoarder 😆

When your Mommy put on those fabulous shoes what a joy to watch!

The chapel looked absolutely stunning in the rain and sunshine. Unbelievable! 😍❤

Love it when you vlog charity shopping!!

The light in the rain in your garden was amazing. There was such emotion in it. For a moment as the camera swept over the chapel and a diffuse sun appeared amongst the grey there was such a tenderness in the sun that it hit me how the mother who lost her 5 year old son must have felt. The great sadness that caused her to build the chapel and turn grief into beauty and faith. The rainbow ending in your woods is symbolic. You are indeed digging up the pot of gold... I hope that one day I shall have the chance to pray in your chapel...

What a beautiful garden that mummy is working on with help of a gardener now, Selmar building more beds, more arches from the Ian’s, Mary Poppins too. Selmar is a Jack of all trades, such a help to Stephanie. Will def miss Antoine, his mama, and the elusive Nik. It’s so lovely to see Michael back at the Château. I am so happy that I have found this blog, it fills my days with something pleasant to look forward to and all his positivity.

this was such a joy to watch, I love the garden, the shopping, the land, everything is wonderful. thank you for sharing

Danny and Selmar, great men to have at the Chateau, they do so much good work there

I check every morning when I get up. It makes my day when there is a vlog to watch!

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

Me too😂🤣

I love watching your videos because you find joy and beauty in everything around you.

We call it a 'monkey's wedding' when there is a shower of rain combined with the sun shining

Mummy’s garden is heaven on Earth.

Hello from Romania ,beautifull region of Transylvania

Isabelle, what a delight you are............pure joy ❤️

I'm seriously excited about the prospect of baby peacocks! I can't wait! Also, I love watching your channel, as well as Michael's, and appreciating how each chateau has its very own unique personality. Thank you for sharing the beauty with us, Stephanie!

Well done, Stephanie. Mummy's dancing shoes were such a thoughtful gift. The colorful coral red is perfect for the tango, elegant with a touch of Latin flair.

Wooooaaahhhh... I could spend hours in that shop!! 😍😄 Thank you for this lovely vlog! And the mesmerising light. 💛💕💛

The garden is looking glorious, but what makes me smile is the happiness beaming from Isabelle's sweet and lovely face. xoxo

Fabulous video. Mummy is a Legend.

Put some spring flowers on the garland and make the kitchen happy.

I so needed this bit of heaven. Thank you. And Mommy transforming into Cinderella by putting on the shoes, it was magical.

I have such brocante envy. I’m an avid thrift/antique shopper and I have never seen the likes of that shop here in the US. Michaels copper pot would have been at least $300, likely much more. I’m seriously considering a France trip solely to furnish our remodeled home.