Who does not absolutely love Amaury's mother??? She is the absolute best!!! ❤❤❤

@cliffhorman6846

2 жыл бұрын

love love love Auntie

@mayfleur36

2 жыл бұрын

I know right?

Amaury is more than just his good look. He is humble, well mannered and a great human being.

@jennibunny5719

2 жыл бұрын

And his voice is honey to my ears…

@lisaglynn3121

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he is! He and Dan are awesome together!

@robertarogers998

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@jimmyconnolly3461

2 жыл бұрын

There’s not many men that make me want to get on my hands and knees 😉

@Franceses98

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, and we can add: so talented artist and absolutely super organized.

It’s astounding to me how invested I’m in a people and place I’ve never met or been. As one of many with limited family please know how you’ve become like a family to me and many others. Lots of love and thank you for all you do. The singing brought tears to my eyes.

@jennifercampbell7698

2 жыл бұрын

I agree totally! And yes these vlogs have brought tears to my eyes too! Merry Christmas from South Australia!

@lisaglynn3121

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! And it brought tears to my eyes, also my ♥️ ! Merry Christmas Everyone!

@redtestarossa

2 жыл бұрын

I brought my two daughters to stay at Lalande last Sunmer and we had so much fun! It really is a magical place Stephanie and her pals have created!

I hope Santa will be very generous to Dan and Amaury this year. They've been working hard! 😊

@eledatowle7128

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure he could fit a dumper or cherry picker on the sleigh, but it's sure worth a try!

A "Cherry Picker" is a must for the chateau not only for roof repairs but also for the removal of the rendering. The cost of renting/buying scaffolding would certainly make it cost efficient. BUT -- you will need a structure to house the equipment so the chateau does not look like a construction yard and to keep the equipment out of the weather. Deciding where to put the structure is another question.

@KH-nn6kh

2 жыл бұрын

I thought perhaps Santa may bring the Chateau/Dan a cherry picker for Christmas...

@ScouseAndy71

2 жыл бұрын

They could ask to the farmer next door to house the cherry-picker for a nominal fee?👍

@milmom4281

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps back by where Selmar’s workshop is?

@beefrench3554

2 жыл бұрын

So happy you will be getting a cherry picker. I have family members working in the O.R department of hospital and they tell me every year around Christmas, Men are admitted into the hospital from falls while putting up Christmas lights on their houses . Some of the falls leave life altering injuries like paralysis.

A huge shout out to Mother Nature for bringing on the snow at precisely the right moment! That is a glorious scene, Stephanie. The whole La Lande team must take a bow!🇨🇦

Amaury’s Mother: “So Not Clever” English/French politeness. While in Oz, all the mum’s are shouting “Get the F* down from there!” Whether it was real time or taped.

@Divinefemininemiracles

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@VisionaryGardener

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The ex-wildfire fighter first aid attendant in me was yelling at them the way I would have at a fire fighter on the fireline, doing something stupid. We use every curse word under the sun. 😉😆😬

@gardenparty2771

2 жыл бұрын

@@VisionaryGardener as a former construction inspector I was having serious issues watching, especially if someone young sees this a normal way to use equipment. I know someone who was lifted in a bucket 5 ft off the ground and fell. He became paralyzed from the neck down. All it takes is one slip.

@kellyhawes8901

2 жыл бұрын

Something my husband would ( and probably has ) done. It's amazing what they do when they are in the middle of a task, although certainly not wisely for sure!

@lolodee3528

2 жыл бұрын

In the states"...the hell..!???" One word Amaury/Dan: lanyard.

Always love all of the changes you make to the chateau. BUT if you are going to the expense, effort and work of changing the facade of the front of the Chateau then the trees will hide the finished result when people are coming up to the front of the Chateau. The trees would look really nice somewhere else. Happy Christmas to all.

So interesting to see you planting trees in France. Your soil must be very different. In our part of Canada we always have to remove the wire cages from the trees and spread out the burlap so it will rot out. Otherwise the root structure is weak.

@jeanine6492

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, research is showing more problems than not with trees who don’t have their root balls completely freed of wire, etc. especially after a decade or so when they are very large.

I love how the peacocks are standing around wondering what's happening with THEIR courtyard! 🥰

your aunt's disapproval was iconic! I think you owe the boys a spa day with all those huge projects going on! really loving all the changes that are taking place, will have to go and watch Chateau DIY to be able to follow what is going on some more !!!

@kellyhawes8901

2 жыл бұрын

That is something we'd all like to see! I am a massage therapist....😉

@christellebaroque8694

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyhawes8901 planning any trips to central France soon? 🤩

@kellyhawes8901

2 жыл бұрын

@@christellebaroque8694 Don't I wish!!

@lisaglynn3121

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyhawes8901 Your the first Hawes I’ve every seen. My maiden name is Hawes! Great Name!

@kellyhawes8901

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisaglynn3121 😁. My husbands name. He was born in Milldenhall, his parents in US Air Force. But I know his ancestors are from England as well.

Amaury must never leave the Chateau he is such an asset x

@traceeschwartz6263

2 жыл бұрын

👍 agree

@Jayrose59

2 жыл бұрын

I think he is there for a long time as Steph mentioned him doing the library in the winter salon and he has set up his beautiful workshop so it looks like he has moved in 🥰🥰🥰

@mariak9727

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jayrose59 🎄🌟💖Merry Christmas Jill🥰 and a healthy, happy New Year!!💕💕

@Jayrose59

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariak9727 Thank you Maria. The same to you my darling. It is already Christmas morning here. 🥰🥰🥰

I actually love the new courtyard. It has been slow and steady improvement around the sentimental fountain. It adds balance to the weight and glory of the house.

What a project!! Well done Davy for the exquisite design, well done Stephanie for your daring, well done Dan, Amaury and all others for turning the courtyard into a festive Christmas dream and a feast for the eyes in Spring and years to come!!

Another magical Advent log, thank you everyone, Stephanie and Philip your voices singing together is the icing on the Christmas Cake! 👏❤️🎄🇫🇷👏❤️🎄🇫🇷👏❤️🎄🇫🇷👏❤️

Your aunt is a super star! I hope your aunt and uncle will visit more often. Happy Solstice!

@dianegriffith3006

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, would love to see them more often. By the way-is her aunt Isabells sister! Who is related to who? Thanks.

@Sgirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@dianegriffith3006 Yes, Isabelle's sister

Yes Amoury and Davy are both such calm well balanced people and all ways courteous to everyone 😊🇦🇺

Really lovely, except for the dangerous parts!! The snow couldn't have been better timed if planned by Hollywood. Your duet singing The First Noel at the end was wonderful!

Breathtakingly beautiful, Stephanie! This entire video was filled with such heartwarming teamwork, laughter and joy. I spy a Christmas album of duets for 2022!

@ScaseFacetime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, bring on the duets 😁🎼

As you are rendering the outside of the Chateau next year, I agree with you, a Cherry Picker is on the Christmas list. 🤣❤🌺🌹🍭🍾🥂

Can I say how much I admire how dedicated Davey is to his work, and how seriously he takes it? Thank you, Davey! Much respect!

Don’t like the idea of blocking the view out of the chateau and fountain, but hope I’m wrong x

@raffaellavitiello1762

2 жыл бұрын

Not wrong .... helas

I just can’t believe Dave would allow keeping the wire on the ball of the roots. That will not allow roots to grow to full potential for strength

Davy, love the design. I hope everything grows and your vision is realized. Bravo to Dan, Amaury, Kirsty and others for working hard in miserable conditions. LaLande is lucky to have you all.

@karenbrindley7170

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahondrogen9018 absolutely! Great 🎄

Simply beautiful! Amaury and Dan, along with Davy and Christie, are quiet the team.

I just KNEW you were doing something grand out there...but this is AMAZING BRAVO DAVY for seeing such a vision for Lalande!!! it is going to be GLORIOUS in the spring and all the yrs to come...whose to say WHAT was in the courtyard that may have been torn out for whatever reason long ago! to me it looks like it always should have been something ...Daddy would have cried so he sent snow...gave me chills to watch it unfold. how everyone pitches in to restore and bring back to her full glory.. it warms the spirit!! Happy Holidays to all of you there at the Chateau and to all who might read this 🎅🏼🤶🏼🖖🏼🎄♥🥂

such a feel good, quintessential christmas video! you just keep topping yourselves. thanks for posting

@lisaglynn3121

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a fact amp!

Very pretty with the Christmas lights at this time of year. Not sure about the frame design, takes away the emphasis from the beautiful fountain and the facade of the building. Just my thoughts 🎄🎅🎄

In the future have a mockup on a computerized fashion of the are and the view change, so you can better decide before all the hard work is done. Your view of who is coming and going will be limited and the vehicles will have far less space to maneuver. I preferred a lower profile in the entrance area.

Davey's vision is incredible...we shouldn't be surprised..its his job!!! There's a lot of building he has to balance out and that feature needs to be grand! Bloody brilliant work designer and labourers!

Amaury and the rest of the guy's are just so so humble, helpful and hard working. Bless them 🙏 I truly appreciate every effort on their part to make La Lande beautiful. The courtyard looks magical ❄️❄️❄️❄️

I feel sad for the poor trees not have the wire or fabric taken off , it strangles’ the roots. But I’m very happy for all that live at the château to enjoy the lovely courtyard. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

@CynthiaBerry713

2 жыл бұрын

I did too...at first. But Davey is a professional, and would've thought of that, so either they edited that out, OR they used biodegradable materials. They do make a mesh-like material that is biodegradable so I'm hoping for that!

@Ferdy1969

2 жыл бұрын

The "packaging" of the tree roots is the right way to transplant grown trees, its a natural burlap, a kind of sisal/agave fiber witch holds the roots together with some of the original soil plus prevent from freezing the roots and will degenerates it self in the coming seasons as the roots grown over it .

@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.

2 жыл бұрын

They planted them perfectly. Roots will have zero issues growing. Think of all of broken and raised sidewalks you've crossed over. Roots are extremely strong. An old oak damaged our pool after when the roots decided to puncture the concrete lining on summer day. After years of the root growing along the curve of the pool pressure began to build until one day massive cracks appeared and a small section between the cracks fell out. The thin wire is no match for the roots. Rust will quickly take hold. By the time the roots are bigger than the diameter of the open bits in the wire, the roots will simply break the wire. The burlap will decompose. The roots need the soil they were grown in to stay in place to prevent damage to the vital finer secondary roots. Cheers!

The singing at the end...its August here in Hawai'i and I'm tearing for Christmas. That was so perfect. I wished I started watching years ago.

Wonderful! What an vlog. LOVE the courtyard- it adds so much depth and interest AND it makes the fountain shine. How spoiled are we! I’m laughing at all the stick - “ l declare this courtyard open” 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for the beautiful carol Stephanie and Philip 🧡🌟🕊

Your brother is a natural for the camera! He is also kind and caring, too.

Nearly wet myself when Stephanie was shovelling the dirt and Dan off camera in the Queen’s voice yells “I declare this garden open”. Too funny! Love these videos. You all truly are a dream team! So entertaining. Thank you!

What an enchanting home! And so beautifully decorated for Christmas! Amaury is so gifted as are his parents! I can see why you love it so! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Amaury truly is perfection. Natty is so lucky. The courtyard is stunning. Can't wait to see the Christmas tree outside all made up. It will be a work of art! You have made a beautiful family there, cherie. All of the best sorts of people there together making beautiful things. Henri the Ghost fulfilled his promise to Lalande, starting with you.

@marleyburkhardt3714

2 жыл бұрын

Are he and Natty dating? I have often wondered. lol

@suzyq555

2 жыл бұрын

Or is Amuary the lucky one???

@Kiwichick138

2 жыл бұрын

'Natty is so lucky'??? Whaaaat? Are they really? If they are, yes Amaury is the lucky one, smart man for choosing an incredibly amazing woman.

@BeckyKeeling

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiwichick138 I just assumed, based on her sitting between his mother and he at dinner. I know absolutely nothing, I'm so sorry. They would be delightful together!

@rayleneertle951

2 жыл бұрын

That would be great!!!!

Do you know,this has really been a magnificent Advent Calendar, Thankyou and Merry Xmas on Winter Solstice 🌲👏🌲

PLEASE don't block your father's beautiful fountain. I love espaliered trees, but the fountain is breathtaking and such an elegant and welcoming feature. I might be misunderstanding the plan, but it sounds like the trees would obscure the view of the fountain to guests arriving?

@jourdainjardin846

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t go all the way around and it’s only high up. You can still see the fountain.

@hollywoodgirl5721

2 жыл бұрын

@@jourdainjardin846 thanks so much! I also saw Stephanie explain the view in a more recent video, which I really appreciated. So, apologies for my unenlightened comment. I absolutely love Chateau Diaries and am particularly entranced by the beautiful and welcoming approach to the front of the chateau. I trust that the trees will be a lovely addition and I appreciate your reply, Jourdain.

I LOVE your Aunt! So happy you are together for the holidays, can't wait til your mum comes home! Merry Christmas Queen Stephanie!!!

Love the courtyard .Finally a courtyard befitting such a beautiful chateau .well done everyone for all your hard work ,it truly looks amazing .😊

@margiemistretta8885

2 жыл бұрын

The courtyard was wonderful as Dan did it...that huge structure and all the lime trees should not be in front...disastrous, but not my place ohcwell to each their own

What a transformation when spring comes! Spectacular with the lights!

Whow. The end was everything with the lights and the singing. I was transported to another world. That was last Christmas. Wonder if you gonna top that this Christmas 2022. I love your house....your gardens and that church just does it for me. Everything is awesome and so is Amaury.

Love seeing the two Amaury's!!!! Wonderful to see Nick again!! He picked an awesome Christmas Tree!! This video was a blast to watch!!!! Merry Christmas from Vermont

love espaliered trees but not in this courtyard theyre too large and will make the chateau look smaller, if they were placd in between the gaps in the windows against the chateau that would make more sense historically

Ohh the carolling, the snow, the lights …. the vision and the hard work…. It’s so emotional. Well done everyone xx

Oh, I LOVE THE COURTYARD!! Espaliered lime trees will be breathtaking.

Stephanie and Philip, you singing together in perfect harmony brought tears to my eyes . My family can’t have Christmas this year, without explaining . So this meant so much to me hearing this

So much excitement and joy! Heartfelt thanks to Stephanie, the imaginative genius behind it all, and all the LeLanders who are making the dreams a reality. Got a little misty during “Noel”. Thank you for the labor of love these Advent vlogs are, they are so much appreciated.

We are 6 years in to a 10 year renovation of 2-1/2 acres of gardens, originally installed in 1942. We work with a landscape architect and we know the work and time involved in what you’re trying to accomplish. Merry Christmas, indeed! 🎁

You have brought me to tears an ocean away. Merry Advent indeed!!!

Im so happy to see courtyard transformation 💖. Merry Christmas to Lalanders 🎄🎄🎄

Oh it looks as if we are going to see Channel 4 programme shown today (21/12) of the Christmas Courtyard. Great fun. Dan to the rescue.

@ttbko

2 жыл бұрын

Well, try as I might, I can't find the Courtyard edition of CDIY Christmas. Yesterdays was about wallpaper and panelling... Fascinating but no sign of a Courtyard yet.... 🤷🤷

@jacquelinereynolds2934

2 жыл бұрын

@@ttbko It was the one shown yesterday, Tuesday

A comment you might not like: me thinks those fine trees would have been better placed making a berrygarden, ornamentally planted with those trees cornering it. The trees in the courtyard sort of conceal that lovely fountain and planting around it. Merry Christmas and God bless. (berrys are nice stuff you can make a whole lot of things with them) Also I would ornament the courtyard by "paving" the are close to the wall - area for table and chairs, big flowr pots with ornamental trees etc that sort of thing.

Love it! And I can imagine white lights "flowing" from the fountain bowl and into the basin...maybe an idea for next year if too late this year. ❤️

Beautiful Stephanie with beautiful courtyard! It brings tears of joy. You are meant to do all these. Merry Christmas to you n all🎉🍾🥂🤩

Love the update to the fountain and courtyard. Very nice. Can't wait till spring when it's all in bloom.

I just love your Aunt. 💞. The courtyard looks beautiful. Well done all x

Love the court yard design. The beauty these trees will bring thru out the year. Christmas singing and the lights bring such joy in our hearts. Wonderful time of the year !!

Ah, lovely singing Stephanie and Phillip, your voices harmonise so beautifully. Please sing some more Christmas carols 🎶❄️🎄💖

@moegirl76

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!!!

Hats off to Dan and Amaury. Wow you two work like the dickens. Dedication at its best! Love the harmony in the carol Philip. You have a beautiful voice.

Some Mycorrhizae added to that soil would go amiss, particularly for tree on ground that have been deprived for years

So glad I’m her in time to watch as we have to wait so long to see the television series here in New Zealand. 👏❤️🌟🎄

Just lovely! Thank you!

C’est tellement sublime que j’ai eu les larmes aux yeux quand vous avez commencé à chanter. Merci pour ces belles images parfaites pour débuter les fêtes de fin d’année

How beautiful! You made it snow! It's a Christmas miracle!!

This was so fun to watch. Thank you so much for sharing your life with the world. Merry Christmas to all!!!

It turned out amazing with all the lights ✨ and even more magical with the snow! ❄️

Such a heartwarming episode ❤️🌟❤️Thank you all 🎄

This vlog was so beautiful Stephanie, brought tears at the end. You are blessed to have so many people around you that help you see your dreams become reality. So cool! That is going to be a beautiful courtyard when those trees begin to bloom. Just love your aunt and her reaction to you and Amary, what were you standing in the bucket of the digger??? Anyways, I think you have become a favorite Chateau owner for many people. I for one, look forward to seeing your many accomplishments!!

Best video yet. The banter, the laughter have made my day. Merry Christmas to you all❤

Beautiful Stefany and everyone who helped, and made, the magic happen!

Happy Winter Solstice. We’re halfway to the light.

Just beautiful! Thank you for continuing to brighten our days. You are all the best! Merry Christmas! Keri💜

I love, love, LOVE the lime trees. I think the view will be beautiful! I just holding my breath that the wire was removed/cut fully open before they were fully planted, and any plastic twine or rope present was removed. Wire may rust to the point of disintegration in very wet climates, but this area of France has a climate that reminds me more of Northern California, with only some moisture.

This was beautiful, and your duet brought tears to my eyes. So lovely.

😄 Amaury du château Castle Bergh !!! Que je viens de voir sur sa chaîne KZread 😄… je comprends mieux 😄 Deux Amaury… le projet va avancer rapidement !!!!

@thecraftartistry7584

2 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see everyone working together. @chateau Castle Bergh with Amaury and family so deserves some KZread support.... 🌲

This was HEAVEN!!! I loved every moment!!!!

Merry Christmas all at La Lande. Made me smile TY.

Simply BEAUTIFUL! You made me rewatch the entry! Merry Christmas!!!!

How wonderful!!! So much going on! It’s so much fun to watch your blogs!!

Beautiful beautiful beautiful courtyard. Magical in fact!

All we need now are Amaury’s dogs to make a complete family. Awesome work, you have such a great team working with you Stephanie…….🎄🎄💐🥰❤️

I absoltuletely love it!!! I can hardly wait until spring and summer!! How exciting!!!

Merry Christmas to you all and a happy new year for 2022 🌲xx

Transformed! It’s going to be even more amazing in the future. Lovely Vlog again. Thank you. ❤️🎄🎅🏻🎄❤️

Incredible!!! So happy for you dear Stephanie! Enjoy All and a very Merry Christmas from Massachusetts🎄

You guys singing at the end, so beautiful, loved it❤

Such a joy to see the chateau coming back to life more each day and every day!! ! Truly a treasure, both the chateau and Stephanie!!

Stunning! Lots of hard work resulting in a magnificent courtyard just in time for Christmas!

Goosebumps! 😘

Can not wait! Merry Christmas to all!

Seriously Stephanie and Amaury’s family is just so gifted - looks, talents, and even their singing voices!

This was great fun to watch, Merry Christmas everybody!!!!!

Oh it’s going to be gorgeous with those trees! A beautiful episode! Merry Christmas!!

You are surrounded by the most wonderful, fun, loving group of people and you are the stunning star 🌟 that they are all drawn to. It’s a pleasure to watch your videos, they bring me such joy. Merry Christmas to you all !! 🎄🎁

Bravo!! How epic and lovely and what a LaLande Advent treat!! How exciting … well done all and you constantly amaze me. What a beautiful Christmas!! … Stephanie and Philip, thank you for such gorgeous harmony ❤️

Beautiful singing!!!!!

How absolutely fantastic! What joy!