I want to share something. It’s been a rough month; I’ve been separated from my mum for ages as she is immunocompromised, my country has been on lockdown for a long long time, and even beyond that my outlook on life has been pretty cynical and bitter. I think I was a bright and happy child, once. Now I feel resentment for the very birds singing outside my window. An aching-bone kind of solitude and disconnection, a detachment from the world. For a long time I closed my heart to things I loved; things I considered pretty and lovely now felt empty, shallow and frivolous. I could feel myself turning.. not gray, per se, but neutral. Neutral makeup on neutral clothes, neutral expression on my face that can neither be mistaken for a smile or a frown. Stark utilitarian minimalism is the way to go, downsize this scale-down that. Bare minimum. Get by. Low expectations means less disappointment. And then I found you. Your channel, your smile, your infectious joy of living and unabashed love of pretty trinkets that are sometimes just pretty trinkets. For God’s sake, you lived in a French chateau. Such a far-removed life from me, climbing the corporate ladder, running the rat race in the big city. You, with a genuine reverence for history, art for art’s sake, and a connection to people long gone... I’ve noticed recently that I smile a bit more. I put ribbons in my hair, I didn’t even know I still kept those. I allowed myself chocolate, and wearing silk blouses even though I’ll just be in the house. It’s nice and cool, I like the way it feels against my skin. Like defiance against indifference. Thank you. I like it here. You have made my quarantine bearable.

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment. It's really resounded with me. Because I was also a happy, bright child, always optimistic. And that lasted until my father's death in 2009. But for a full eight years (!) after that, I lost myself. I would wake up feeling tentative, afraid at whether I'd be happy or sad that day. Insignificant losses would overwhelm me with grief, and things that used to bring me joy would seem grey. And then, very suddenly, one day, after eight years, I woke up feeling better, and instantly knowing that it would last. I was 'back'. It's the strangest thing. Shortly afterwards, I started filming for the UK show and making these vlogs, and that solidified my recovery. Sometimes we need to see our lives from the outside to realise how lucky we are. So if my videos are doing anything to help you find happiness in the little things, that really means a lot to me. We can be our own worst enemies in blocking ourselves from seeing the beauty in the world around us!

@Biancareijnders

4 жыл бұрын

Hi @Lia, wherever you are, hang in there. I can relate to what you are saying, better days are coming! Big hug from the Netherlands.

@enchanted1800

4 жыл бұрын

Lia, I've been a nurse for 24yrs, I've worked Trauma, ER, Cardiac, I've seen the worst, I've lived through unbearable stress and mental and physical torture all for the sake of my craft, nursing. I was also a travel nurse for 10yrs, I've been all over the USA and I've seen quite a lot of pain and suffering. I was like you, exhausted, drained, flat affect and just done! While I was in Rhode Island on my last ever assignment I brought along my Pomeranian Daisy, I stayed in Federal Hill the historic district, which was enchanting. I walked the dog one morning and her little nose was sniffing the air and she dragged me to the next block, I hit culinary gold! There were resturants and shops will all kinds of goodies!! Daisy, the Pom and I got some sausage and peppers at the one Italian shop and sat in the warm air and had a snack, I then walked further down and found a French pastry shop and bought more goodies, there was also a chocolate shop, I got a few things and bagels and cream cheese for the nurses that night at work. Every day I then went for a walk and explored that interesting city, there were little shops for witches, lol, where I bought scented candles and pretty hand made charms, I traveled to Salem MA to see the where the witch trials took place, the graves, the old houses, escaped over to Cape Cod and had a ball, just me and my Pom. I met so many interesting people and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I knew what I was missing, I forgot how to live life, I forgot how short life was even though I saw death everyday, young and old. I had my nose so deep into nursing and all the trauma that I just forgot there is more to life and I was missing it!! I forgot how to take chances, how to dress with some sparkle, "I was always in scrubs", how to reconnect with the earth and healthy people, I forgot there WERE healthy people!! I met my husband at 45, he was on a game on the internet, we were just friends, at 50 one day he said, "Come to Colorado, I'm in love with you!" I sold the house in SC, packed up and off I went, I never thought twice, I took a chance and we are together still, I'm 58 and we are still best friends and in love. I gave up work and now I call myself a kept woman, LOL! I garden, cook, clean, take care of pets and my husband and I have learned how to live life again. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, sparkle, always sparkle! Wear a sparkly top or jewelry, or makeup or whatever makes you feel good! I have let my hair grow to my waist, it's white/silver and waves, I wear pretty sparkly hair clips, I've turned into a free spirit and I've trained myself to stop worrying, I walk with my head high to see everything around me, I turned off the cell phone, I make direct eye contact with people, I smile and say, "hello!" if they don't say hello back I don't care!! LOL!! Stephanie truly is the embodiment of, Live, Love, Laugh, she is truly delightful and adds to my life! God bless and stay well!

@CollieNike3

4 жыл бұрын

Lia Your comment was beautifully written and very insightful. Having been through some intense trauma, including a cancer diagnosis at age 33, 7 months of weekly chemotherapy, and horribly mutilating surgeries, it struck a chord with me. It can be hard to celebrate what is good, when the pull to endlessly mourn what has been lost feels so ever-present. I’m no expert, however for me regaining my spark has seemed to come down to doing my best to choose to see the good, the possibility, the happiness and the beauty in the world around me wherever I can, when I am able to. I wish you all the best💗

@CollieNike3

4 жыл бұрын

The Chateau Diaries Stephanie, I’ve just arrived at the moment in this vlog where you mention that your mother had cancer in her mid forties, and it immediately brought me to tears. I was diagnosed at age 33, and have now been in remission 18 months. As I’m sure your mother knows, it is a very dark, heavy thing to endure cancer treatment and be grappling with one’s mortality, especially at such a young age. But the tears I’m crying are mostly due to the fact that your mother who is so vivacious and adventurous and industrious and delightful and full of life that I never would have imagined she’d also had cancer, has not only survived, but also thrived for so many years afterward, it gives me hope. It really does. Thank you both💗

I am I tears. What you did for your mother and Percy was such an incredible and loving act. I also got married when I was older and people thought it was ridiculous or did not even care. You are a wonderful daughter.

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so silly of them. You were lucky to find love ❤️

@janetthomas6670

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheChateauDiaries Very lucky, but we are also apart because of the virus.

@rolo4945

4 жыл бұрын

Romance and true love is not age restricted ! ❤️

Your father cannot be anything but terribly proud of you and I am sure he has always been. He and your mummy brought you up so perfectly.

OH MY! Your mother is an absolute treasure!! Good call, Lady Lalande, for deciding to host percy! Like your mum, you are precious!

I just have to stop after only seven minutes to express what a fantastic daughter you are and your sentiment on love. Now I will continue to watch 👍🏼😀

@beautymaven3952

4 жыл бұрын

Monica Teeling that’s exactly what I did, paused it after 5 minutes to comment! Then continued to watch...

@radicalmama135

4 жыл бұрын

completely agree!! wonderful daughter!!

@cliffhorman6846

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, wonderful, I totally agree.

@ntakovacj3644

4 жыл бұрын

I did that too! What a tribute she gives to her Mother, her father, to life. I interrupted to email my friend, AGAIN, to just watch the beginning of this video if nothing else. I didn't even know what the rest of it said. Stephanie's honesty about her life is moving. I do worry that if she hits a hard spot, she'll have trouble continuing her story in public. But I think she will find a way.

@nikkimcfarland1538

4 жыл бұрын

Just a WONDERFUL show. Very sweet family

This is the sweetest thing I've ever seen. And so magical! I would love to hear Percy's side of their meeting story. And what he thought when he rolled up to a chateau! Haha!

Since i have found you’re channel the dream of owning a chateau has grown and grown. Now my days are filled with watching these videos and love every second of it. Much love from Belgium 🥰

@cliffhorman6846

4 жыл бұрын

would love to know more about you dream, I to am thinking the same, how where when and with who!

@whatwouldaudreyhepburndo4260

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😉

@soapbubbl_4119

4 жыл бұрын

Me too watching these videos has formed a big dream of owning a chateau

@MissCDM1979

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Also dreaming of a chateau, here in Belgium!!!

@Louisvandevelde112

4 жыл бұрын

Caroline De Meyer In België zijn er nog wel veel maar vaak renaissance. Persoonlijk vind ik 18de eeuws mooier

Stephanie did not understand the urgency.. that had me spilling my coffee with laughter.. you made my day!

@MarieA787

4 жыл бұрын

Yesss she is so right 😂 there is no time to waste 😂😂😂❤❤❤

@AadyaSahara

4 жыл бұрын

😁😄😄

@LizelleGrobler

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

The wedding was truly beautiful. But the love you and your mother have for each other surpasses everything.

What a special story of how your mother and Percy met. And you and the others for giving them that special day.

Stephanie: "What theme combines great theatricality with nature and love?" Me: "Oh oh oh! A midsummer night's dream!" Stephanie: "A midsummer night's dream." Me: "YESS!"

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

🙌

@nancysnedden7624

4 жыл бұрын

Sophia Holmes I said the same thing to my hubby as we watched!

@sunnygirl87

4 жыл бұрын

I shouted it out, too! Woke my husband!

I'm retired with nothing to offer other than views, thumbs up and watching ads. I love seeing the beautiful places you travel to. And love seeing life at Lalande. Oh, and I wish I could shop at your local charity shops, they are the bomb!

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

I also would love to visit their charity shops!!

You are a joy to watch, a truly kind, genuine and loving 🥰 soul. You’re Chateau mirrors your class and uniqueness. Of course, you made your father proud. I’m sure you know he’s with you. May you be blessed with so much more. I hope to meet and visit you and Chateau LaLande one day soon 😊

@patjoseph8991

2 жыл бұрын

I am Pat Joseph born in the island of St Martin french . May God bless you all . you have so inspired me . Keep the good work. But please slow down Don't burn yourself out . I love your colors . Love your dishes love flower your bedroom. Most of love personalities very beautiful thank you so much for bless my life. Please don't forget God and his son Jesus who died for us. You very good company for me . I will love to come one day. Love

Life would be dull indeed without magic.....I would like to thank you and Michael for bringing a little bit into my life

Your Ma, "such a simple woman" (!?) looked amazing. When I watched this on television, I honestly thought how brave you had been, and how much this must have meant, both to you and her. What a wonderful celebration of love, for your Mother and Percy, for you and your mother and for your father. I am sure, if he could tell you, he would tell you that he is very proud of you.

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

Mummy's statement "such a simple woman" is one of her classic statements and she tries to look so humble when she says it.😂🤣😂🤣

“Poor Mummy having a daughter like me” “I don’t know where she comes from” ROTFL!!!

@MarieA787

4 жыл бұрын

Jajajaja I know right im the same with my mother she is so simple and im not 😂😂😂

@lewshann

4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful relationship. Reminds me of mine with my daughter. We can say things like that and know that it's all love and then some!

Your KZread series is bringing me great joy and distraction during this time of isolation. I cant wait for the new series as I'm trying to convince my husband that once this is over, I want to buy or at least visit a French chateau that is being brought back to life. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💗

Hello Stéphanie! I have been quietly bingeing all of your vlogs this past week, and this has became my favorite corner of the internet full of life and love, a true lesson to appreciate the present. It has inspired me to wear my best clothes at home, and even have a picnic at our rooftop terrace! Your mother is a joy, the wedding looked absolutely heavenly. Greetings from Morocco!

Wow, the most beautiful wedding and wedding decor ever. Your mum looked truly beautiful 💕

You did an amazing job on your mother’s wedding to Percy. Can’t believe you won’t be on anymore this season. So enjoyed watching you and what you have done and achieved 😘

You did the honourable thing by welcoming Percy! You sure did your father proud & your mother & Percy! Yes he did raise a strong 💪🏼 powerful daughter with a huge heart ❤️!!! What a beautiful & magical day held by all! Thanks for sharing Stephanie ❤️🇨🇦

Beautiful story and a beautiful wedding day. The vlog with Michael would've been so fun sorry that that didn't happen. But new doors always open.🦋

Thought I wouldn’t enjoy this as much having just seen escape to the chateau DIY, however I loved it, you offered depth to emotional aspects and greater detail and understanding in this vlog xx

❤wonderful ❤ love watching all the old video's again. 😊

I had a big smile on my face all the way through !!!

I adored watching the bits of video and photos of your mummy's and Percy's wedding both on Escape to the Chateau DIY and here on your vlog. Magical, truly magical! They are so lucky to have such a wonderful, thoughtful daughter as you, Stephanie. It brings tears to my eyes. I am so looking forward to your and Michael Petherick's new series. It will be amazing. You two have a wonderful chemistry together. Thank you for sharing your positive, generous spirit. It brings joy to so many of us in this difficult time. Thank you!

What an absolutely wonderful thing to find on my feed!!! Beautifully magical!! So very glad I got to see this, adore Isabel and love Percy 🥰❤️ Blessed LaLande 🙏🥰

I touched by your mom's wedding story Stephanie. You & your mum are so incredibly special. And all your family and friends who came together to make your mum's day so spectacular. I had tears flowing down my face. Blessings on you all.

Beautiful! So excited for the new series with Michael! Thank you for making these amazing videos!

Oh.. Stephanie, Isobelle and Percy's wedding was absolutely magical, everything was perfect, including the cake! Thank you for sharing all the wonderful details of the day and how they actually met... it will be great to see Percy and the beautiful Marie back at the Chateau . Just when I thought Chateau life couldn't get any better, you inform us of Michael Pethrick's 'Doing it Ourselves' channel - and now we are getting an extra serve with both of you teaming up to take us all on a vintage Chateau tour though France ..... can't top that! And by the way, how did you know I was searching 'French Chateaux for sale' ... yes, this is going to be fun!!!

I’m so excited about your new venture on traveling and showing us the many different Chateaus, I love your videos because I love your spirit......🌷❤️

The new series sounds and absolutely luscious!!! Adore Michael, add your beautiful soul and the French countryside...HEAVEN!! Take care angel, love to all!

I think I've died and gone to heaven. Not only Isabelle and Percy's stunning wedding and your fabulous recount of the day but the news that you and Michael are starting a new vlog when all this dreadful virus is over. Don't think I can contain my excitement 💗💗 Just such great news during this very hard time for us all. Michael's new channel is just so good . I hardly watch normal tv at the moment. Roll on post virus and sending love to you Stephanie and Isabelle, also Percy in SA. 💙💙💙

Oh my God, you and your mother are absolutely adorable - I mean, I could watch your videos forever, your accents are wonderful and I am so looking forward to more videos like this

What a beautiful fairytale wedding, for two lovely beautiful people. And what a great idea that you and Michael have come up with looking forward to it already.

Such a gorgeous story of how they met!

Have been waiting to see the story of the wedding, it was so worth the wait! An absolute fairytale from beginning to end. Thank you for sharing.

"That's how he hooked her: The Cradle of Mankind" Lol!

This was absolutely the best. So happy for the bride and groom!! They are a beautiful couple. You, friends and family were so giving and loving. So blessed to see such a beautiful day!! Thank you and looking forward to the new series! Stay well 🤗❤️

What a kind sweet heart you are Stephanie.... "the cradle of mankind" is quite a chat up line Percy... bravo. This has given me great hope, thank you all 😘 😘 😘

@louisedemarillac777

2 жыл бұрын

The cradle of mankind is just outside Johannesburg.. awesome exhibit of some of the oldest fossils in the world found there

Could there be a kinder daughter? I don't think there could be! YOU are so amazing Stephanie! The honor you have given your mother and her new spouse is extraordinary. I like you have a step father that I love. He and my own good mom have passed away, but their marriage is a wonderful memory for me. I also wanted to say that with your permission, I would like to quote you in a book I am writing about love and choosing a spouse. You said, “Finding Love at any age should be celebrated because it is miraculous!” I could not agree with you more! My young 18 year old son found your channel and he shared it with me. While I am not living in anything as huge or magnificent as your beautiful home, I do live in Idaho on the edge of a small town in an 8 bedroom home. I love our home. My spouse built this for me and our children 21 years ago. I love it! We have planted 100 trees here. We only have half an acre but I feel so deeply blessed. The one thing that you have reminded me about today is INSPIRATION! You are so so SO inspiring. Again, while it is not my mission (as it is yours) to redo an huge Chateau, you have indeed inspired me to want my very own home to be beautiful. I think in America especially, we forget that timeless beauty can be brought to any home with some thought and work. My own mother was a designer. I am also creative and currently, as I watched your video today I am working on a design of a lovely daisy and bumblebee garland that I am making for my office here to celebrate spring. I am also opening this fall (God willing with this virus and pandemic!) a small 12 child preschool called "The Busy Bee Preschool." I love bumblebees and so I want to incorporate them throughout our home here. You father's art really is so beautiful and whimsical! What a woman and life you have lived! I want you to know that I appreciate you so much. Here I am sitting in Idaho far from you having only been to France one in my whole life, yet you are encouraging me to create a more lovely space here in my home. Thank you! You are such a lovely person. I wish I had time (and talent) to come there and help you accomplish your dreams! The very best to you in all you do. God must be so deeply proud of you! I am sure your own father is in Heaven and looking down on you and so proud of all that you're becoming! Carry On! You are needed in this world!

A truly lovely celebration for your mother and Percy. Everything looked magical. ❤️

Just as you described how Isabell and Percy met, and since you two seem to incredible together, it would be great to learn how yours's and Michael's friendship began.

New subscriber here, I am absolutely in love with this channel ❤️ what a magical wedding!

I'm so excited for the new series!! Even more reasons to look forward to the end of lockdown

@cliffhorman6846

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

What a delight. You prove that people with “Jolie de vie” attract more of the same. Thank you for allowing all of us to share in it. Everyone be safe.

Im not crying, you're crying !!!

You're absolutely right when one finds love and decides to be married whatever the age it should be celebrated. Your mother is such a positive person and fun too, I could picture her there on the plane sitting next to Percy😊. He seems such a lovely guy and you forbidding her to go to meet him lol. Saw part of the wedding ceremony on ETC DIY it was magical. Can't wait for your other project with Michael yaaaay. Tc and stay safe❤

Thank you so much deer Stephanie!! For this magic moments that you bring to us :) !! You are a sun shine to the world...we can't wait for a new blog!!

Oh my god, you and Michael travelling around French chateaus and introducing them to us is about the best thing ever!!! ❤

There's so much to express about this glorious episode of Chateau Diaries but I'll keep it simple and just say........ merci beaucoup Stephanie ❤️

What a delightful “meet cute” story!

Sending much love to you, your mother and your family. Your father must be very proud of you.

It felt like an absolute privilege, dearest delight-filled Stephanie, your showing us your precious Mummy and Percy's wedding and everything and everyone it took to bring this sacred event to fruition. I was carried away into fairyland - which, for this pixie-imp, is a dream come true...sigh - and imbibed every single visceral moment of this delectable and divine delight. The clothes, the fairy lights, the arrangements both of flowers and of communal spaces for the day. This was a true family event. What an honour to witness it. A humble and melting thank you for this gift. All love to you, Jacqueline from New Zealand xox

My heart is overflowing with love just watching the wedding of Mummy/Isabelle and Percy. It was gloriously romantic and spectacular❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

It was a beautiful, magical wedding! Your Mom and Percy are a beautiful couple. You have a beautiful team of your and Percy's family, friends and volunteers! It is wonderful how much can be done between people that really care for each other. Very happy about the new project visiting other Chateaus in France, can't wait to see! Take care and stay healthy!

I’m so grateful that I found you as I adore watching your chateau life. What girl doesn’t dream of your life. TFS. And thanks also for sharing your mum’s wedding you are a precious daughter who knows how with your family and your now family from Africa throw a special party and make her mum feel like a princess. I admit you already and look forward to seeing what you will do to continue to entertain your fans. Many blessings to you and your wonderful family from California💐

I began watching the Château diaries and related content a few months ago. I’m delighted in the transformation of Lalonde since I first discovered it. However, this episode took the cake! I found myself tearing up and having a huge lump in my throat throughout the recap of your mothers special day.. i’m grateful I only saw this episode for the first time today as I have become so attached to many of the characters and delight in experiencing life at the Château vicariously. Thank you for sharing this very intimate time with all of us.

After your visit to Africa and your Mom & Percy, I can now see some of the pieces I was missing. How delightful and charming for you all to share!

So excited about your new joint venture with Michael, I absolutely love both of your vlogs.

Just what I needed to cheer me up tonight... Thank you! Such a joy to hear all your wonderful stories.

One of the greatest things I ever done is find this channel!! I'm so glad you have shared your beautiful life and my favorite your mother to KZread. You are a wonderful content creator!! Thank you!!!

Watching in Nov 2023❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

One of the reasons we like watching your vlogs is that we get to meet so many nice people. The back story to your mum and Percys meeting was lovely. They are such a lovely couple, and you are a great daughter. Nice to see Gerry in his tartan formal wear. He always brightens things up.

My heartfelt congratulations to your mum, Percy, and both of your families. This brought tears to my eyes more than once. Thank you for sharing your joy, your creativity, and your open heart. And I can't wait for your joint venture with Michael. ❤️

Having to cancel travel plans due to covid19, my husband and I have decided to turn our garden (here in Ontario, Canada) into a enchanted midsummer nights dream forest with pergola, twinkle lights, and couches. We ordered the pergola and the next day(a little behind in the series) I watched your episode where the pergola was put up. Then we ordered the couches and the next day I watched the garden furniture being brought out. Now I have decided to make the midsummer nights dream theme and this video came up. It's fate! I now have so many ideas on hanging fairy lights and chandeliers and greenery from the pergola! Thank you, this series has made my quarantine! ❤🇨🇦

My heart is full of love and admiration for Mummy ❤️she has such style! Stephanie you are so beautiful and genuinely generous. I am soooo.... excited, bother this lock down!

This was spectacular!!! No words! Absolutely amazing! Bravo Steph!!! You’re a very gracious and loving daughter... Lucky for all of us who adore you just being you!😘♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😅😅❣️🕊🕊🕊🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🐞🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🌸💕❗️

Your mom and Percy’s wedding looked just stunning! So much love and beauty in one day! I’m so thrilled to see your and Michaels new venture together! It’s going to be so magical! As a history lover and an art historian I can’t wait to see all the chateau that are out there. Maybe one day I will be able to have my own... ❤️❤️

Looove your videos and your mom, such a lovely person ❤️❤️ hi from 🇭🇷 hope one day I will come to the Chateau 🥰

You gave Mummy and Percy a spectacular wedding day. You're a daughter a father would be proud of. So very well done. Congratulation Isabelle and Percy. You are both a delightful couple.

Looks like the perfect wedding. It’s wonderful that your realized chateau dream helped your mother, Percy, family and friends have a perfect day. Such a wonderful gift to your mother. Your new venture with Michael sounds like a winner. Hope your family is doing well with quarantine and that life can go back to something like normal very soon.

🤣perhaps Stephanie if she behaved🤣🤣🤣mommy is delightfully funny!!!💕

What a beautiful wedding! Mummy is so photogenic and a very lovely pretty lady, Percy is perfect!.

This was so spectacular. And your mom looked SO BEAUTIFUL! You did so well, and I love your explanation of moving on and finding happiness at the beggining.

Congratulations to the Bride and Groom! May you always be blessed with great love dear Isabelle and Percy. The wedding was so beautiful and sweet, just like you both. It was such a joy to be able to share in your big day by blog! Thank you Stephanie for all of the beauty, fun and real life hard work you share with us. You are such a kind, loving and beautiful soul. I know you love your Mum, Dad and now Percy to the max. What a great daughter you are and friend to all. I always look forward to seeing what's going on with you all and especially to the new blog series with Michael that you are putting together touring properties! Sending love and best wishes from across the pond, Bren from Coastal Georgia USA

What a wonderful day you created for your mom’s wedding

(Moira Ashton) What a wonderful vlog! I sooo loved seeing your lovely Mummy telling us how she met Percy! Also all about the wedding , it was beautiful, I love that you are so positive about things, and that you and Michael are planning to visit other Chateaux, (His blogs are lovely too) you are both so interesting to listen to. Looking forward to your next vlog! Stay safe all of you at Lalande .. 💗💗💗💗

Oh, my goodness--where to begin?!! Isabelle and Percy's wedding was completely gorgeous and beyond spectacular. Your mother is such an adorable lady and a beautiful force of nature. And Percy is so gallant and sweet. I can't imagine any place else their wedding would have been so amazingly beautiful, creative, joyful, and serious. Truly, Isabelle was beautiful and radiant, Percy dashingly handsome, and all the planning and participants created a wedding to remember. Seeing the photograph of Marie's floral arrangements in the ice buckets, then the pergola draped in lace, foliage and fairy lights, was beyond belief and brought chills along with tears. Well done doesn't begin to say how stunning their wedding was. Thank you for sharing Isabelle and Percy's beautiful wedding with us. Merci beaucoups!!! 🙏🏻💗🦄🏰❣️🏰🦄💗🙏🏻

Snuggled up and ready to take a nap and your video pops up... what do I do? Lol

You are a very loving daughter, Stephanie! It shows how much you treasure your mother's happiness. We are also blessed with a very loving daughter like you, and we are very thankful to God for this lovely Grace.

Loved this whole vlog. Thank you mum for telling the story of how you and Percy met, wonderful. What a beautiful beautiful collaborative day. A day of love and magic xx

such a joy to review this !!

Yeeeessss!!!! I have been waiting for this video a lot!

Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait for the new series

BEAUTIFUL video!!! The Chateau tours is a FANTASTIC idea!!!!

Percy looked so handsome for his wedding, but Isabelle looked divine. You put all your love for them into their wedding. What a fantastic occasion it was. Thank you for sharing the gorgeous photos.

I cannot wait for the new series from you and Michael! Sounds so lovely!

Just superb. Absolutely insanely beautiful! What fun you all must have had!

Wonderful to hear the news of your new show! Looking forward to it!😊

The wedding really did turn out just as you had imagined it to. Your mum looked stunning. So lovely that in all of your videos, you always make time to praise the people who come to help with all your tasks in the chateau.

Oh fantastic! Beautiful wedding! I can't wait for the new series!!

This is so so exciting! Thank you again for a gorgeous video, and I'm looking forward to your new castle project!

Spectacular evening with all the lights and flowers! So pretty!

How wonderful. It's so joyous. I love a Happy Ever After!!

Lovely as always. Thank you for sharing.

Oh the new series sounds delightful. Congratulations again to Percy and Isabel. Blessings to all.

Thank you for this wonderful story. Your channel is such a balm for the soul in these isolation times.

So beautiful. You have a wonderful heart and I cried watching it.

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely love story. We love your mummy and Percy they are such a beautiful couple their wedding looked amazing and so beautiful and full of love. I’m praying that this time of uncertainty ends soon so mummy and Percy can be reunited again. We also hope Scotsman the amazing Gerry has been able to start his treatments and that he is getting better so he can be ready to come to the chateau as soon as this world wide lockdown is over and it’s safe to travel again. We are lucky to have things like FaceTime Skype and any apps that allow us to see our loved ones no matter where they are in the world. Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of your familys life and we hope you all stay safe best wishes from 🇦🇺