Michael is a renaissance man. He can do anything!!!

that sweet pup watching flappy bird was so cute!

I have never seen Stephanie’s hair look so wonderful.Michael’s is such a lovely boy -an asset to ANY chateau!

Michael certainly did a world-class job on your hair. Bravo!

The dynamic duo of Stephanie and Michael !!

I love how the dog was tilting it's head while the bird was singing.. ha!

@katj-d6885

3 жыл бұрын

That’s Titi! Michael’s chihuahua 🐶🥰4:50

I absolutely adore your large automaton bird in his beautiful cage. I’ve seen tiny antique ones in little boxes that pop up when opened, but yours is exquisite! His song and sound is phenomenal considering he’s very old; he preforms perfectly. I’ve been enjoying your vlogs and found you because I saw KZread explores during lockdown who journeyed to abandoned locations including abandoned castles. The castles are usually overwhelming lovely and I couldn’t believe they weren’t being saved, so searched for videos of people saving them. Happily watching each vlog in order now, along with all you current episodes. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, passions and talents with all of us dreamers.

I loved the dogs reaction to flappy bird. The cleaning came out great. Flappy bird looks 95 again. 💟☮️

When Lord Melbourne was dying, Queen Victoria brought him a flappy bird. He was a nature lover, but was no longer able to go outside. This gift was a lasting happiness for him...a bit of kindness in history...e

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling me that!

@comet1227

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChateauDiaries least that's what happened on Victoria 😉

@kellyg9237

Жыл бұрын

I remember the emotion Queen Victoria expressed when she gave it to him. She wanted to hug him so bad and knew he was dying. Beautiful moment in the series. When i was watching Stephanie's vlog thats exactly what it reminded me of..thankyou for your comment , brought back a memory...love from Florida

Along with the dog bed, this is one of my favorite projects that you did together.

I think you have one of the best vblogs of Chateau life.

Excellent job Micheal. That a great restoration.

Steph’s hair really does look fabulous

Lucky to have Fluffy bird, very rare and very cool. 🦋

Watching this during quarantine in Germany - I am so! Beyond! Grateful for your channel. It reminds me of what really matters most (to me) in life - friendship, joy and the ability to fill life with beauty inward and outward. Thank you for sharing your beautiful adventures with us. I just wonder what on Earth am I gonna do once I finished watching all your videos?? Maybe it would be time for me to get my own palace by then ;) All my love your way to all you beautiful hearts.

@lorrainequinn

3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment 💝

@tinafrohlich377

3 жыл бұрын

In Germany is the most important thing to work. I like the videos too. The chateau and the people are really nice.

@sashashaktiable

3 жыл бұрын

@@lorrainequinn ❤ thank you, dear Lorraine. What a beautiful name you got.

Michael's knowledge is amazing! Wonderful job you two! That took a lot.of patience.

I am so happy to have discovered your Chateau Diaries, I love your stories with your family and friends, and all the work you do. This is fantastic! and thank you for sharing all this!

Oh how I would love to visit that Charity Shop 💝. You do everything with such passion and heart Stephanie 💟. The love is in the detail - from setting a table, decorating or wrapping gifts. Just awesome. Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑 SA

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day you’ll be able to visit us and come to the charity shop with us! 💖

Nice to see flappy bird restored! And I envy your bathroom (that copper tub!) and then a party- good times at Lalande

. . . such a sophisticated color sense. You don't do exact matching, but go for complementary colors, rather than identical, which is what world class tastemakers also do. Bravo then.

He seems happy after his cleaning!

I think Flappy Bird is just the kind of pet I need to get 😍

Michael's little dog looks very perplexed and cute. Flappy Bird you look magnificent

Is there anything Michael P. doesn't know how to put right? What a handy person he is to have around (sure you know that already!). p.s. My parrot was enthusiastically replying to flappy bird.

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Michael’s amazing! I laughed out loud at the thought of your parrot replying to flappy bird 🤣

@johannesbeerleila

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChateauDiaries I think because he is such a great handiman you should marry him!

Flappy bird was amazing! Ive never seen anything like that! Thank you for sharing!

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

He’s exquisite - and in such good condition for his age!

Yes he does sing magnificently!!

You have amazing men love your DIY xxxxx

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

I do have some awesome male friends! Michael is good at everything!

Excellent work on Flappy Bird. Michael selected the perfect liquids and tools for the job. For cleaning larger old taxidermy, tapestry, or feathered items you can use a vacuum with a tea towel on the end. The towel will keep from ripping out fur, feathers, or fabric while lifting off the loose dust. Its a joy to see Flappy Bird look it's best after well over a hundred years of delighting generations. One must wonder for whom the bird was made for. Hmm. Cheers!

Brilliant job on flappy bird.

Stephany, love love love all Your DIY and every visit to charity shop for the treasures. Please MORE!!! :)

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll make sure that I vlog our next charity shop visit 😊

@brianbaron6847

4 жыл бұрын

The Chateau Diaries I would love to bring my cranberry crystal for when you use that amazing table cloth . However my even getting to France isn’t likely but I dream …… I recently inherited a beautiful peachy pink French lace table cloth . Unfortunately I need some help to get out a few old ( I think wine stains ) . If you have any suggestions pls . I have soaked it in very gentle French lavender linen wash but it was infective .

@Gipsymom

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianbaron6847 try Oxyclean powder in very hot or boiling water, just let it soak about 5 hours. My 40+ year old vintage linen that had yellowed horribly came out wonderfully.

@brianbaron6847

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you . This beautiful lace tablecloth is banquet size and has been in storage for over 40 years . So I hope to restore it properly . It was passed on to me because the person who inherited it , knew I was the person who would appreciate it the most .

Loved watching the restoration of the automaton

I LOVE ❤️ it so much when you go shopping!!! I know it’s silly, but I like hearing the prices and details

Flappy bird is looking beautiful

A true favorite..my mommy had a flappy bird!!

Thanks for sharing your life. All your videos are a joy to watch! Where did you and your friends pick up all your skills?

Every thing turned out beautifully! Every one seems to be very gifted!You enrich our lives with your Vlogs👍🙋💞🧚🌟🕊️🐶😂🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love love love your fabric cupboard

I absolutely love your Flappy Bird vlog video! !!!!!!!!!!

Your courtains are so beautiful, really amazing color matching!

Such a beautiful "flappy" bird.

Have a good Easter and enjoy flappy bird

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you had a great Easter 😊

Soup sounds delicious 😋

I love the bird and cage, very sweet.

Beautiful

Your father's painting looks magnificent behind flappy bird.

Cute! 🕊

I'm actually on my 2nd round of watching all your diaries. I forget to mention much. But the repair and clean of flappy bird was brilliant guys.

I must say! This was one great and full session...lovin fluffybird, he looks happy, and his song is captivating! the guests, and the food, the pink lace tablecloth( with pink glassware...you do know the way of entertaining...I always feel I am with you....thank you for all you do....buck

Think you and Micheal are good team

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we have a lot of fun and laugh a lot whenever we work together 💛

@Liza03V

4 жыл бұрын

I think that Michael should buy out a share and stay at Lalande. You and him are a good team.

Your automaton is gorgeous, well done on the facelift, excellent job. Love your Emmaus shoots, hope to be going myself next week...can't wait.

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, exciting! I hope you find some treasures

Awesomeness! Congratulations Flappy Bird. 🐦

Great work guys nice to see something old brought back to life 👍😊

I’m always in awe at the talents the two of you have. I’m a DIYer( lol) but not anywhere near you two.When you were showing the ingredients you were using I’m like oh no please don’t mix! When the dust was flying I’m sneezing ...lol. As always I enjoy watching you two together.I need a Stephanie and Michael in my life. Thank you for sharing🦋

Amazing job guy’s 🥰🥰

Ohhh and the bird- I’m just jealous as can be!! Where did you get that glorious piece? Wow. Those are so hard to come by now

Sweet room... love your second hand stores!!

WOW what a transformation with the bird and cage!! Altho I definitely had to turn the volume down almost off when the cage was being scrubbed with Steel Wool, ARGHHH that sound was like Nails on a Chalkboard 😬 Beautiful the end result, was very satisfying. Great job!!

you have so much fun. love love love your vlogs and friends. 💜💙

Love it !... just wanted to give you a tip for your fabulously metal / brass items: try to avoid using highly abrasive scrubbing cloths, metal-bristled brushes, or steel wool; these will scratch the surface of the brass. To prevent tarnishing, a thin coating of linseed oil or mineral oil can be applied to clean brass with a soft terry towel 😊👍🏼❤️

Angel uses those taxidermy people they maybe able to restore a bit more if needs be? Wow he’s looks brilliant!

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! I hadn’t thought of it - I’ll have to ask Angel for advice 😊

I feel your pain at cleaning the cage, I volunteered to clean a brass bed warmer my parents picked up at a brocante a few years ago, took hours, luckily its sunny in the Dordogne and I could sit outside and do it!!!

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

It’s so painstaking, isn’t it?! But the results are very satisfying!

Stephanie, Michael did such a stunning job with your hair--it looks very Barbarella indeed, but even more beautiful!

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

We were having a Barbarella moment in the chateau! Thanks! (But I think I’d still swap my hair for hers 😉)

That’s amazing.

Michael is taking away all the coolest projects. I love polishing and restoring things, large or small, but especially detailed things. The more the better. Maybe I need to have a brass and bronze restoration business. You forgot the inside of the cage though. Geez. Okay, I'm OCD with details like that.

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I didn’t even think about the inside of the cage! 😂

The mechanical part of Flappy Bird is in really good condition. Often the bellow's are torn and can be a pain to repair. You're very lucky and so is Flappy Bird.

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, those bellows amazed me. They’re in wonderful condition.

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, those bellows amazed me. They’re in wonderful condition.

You should post a before and after pic to showcase your hard work

I love you guys! So I'd love it if you'd wear a chemical respirator when you work with chemicals. Protect your lungs. ❤

Great to see Brit army sweat - shirt 1

I'd love to visit the chateau some day, and I hope to stop in at the charity shop! Why haven't I been doing that every time I travel???

The only kind of bird that looks good in a cage :-)

@TheChateauDiaries

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! That’s why l always longed for an automaton!

@mattneillninasmom

3 жыл бұрын

Except, one can see the uncleaned wires on the INSIDE, which now by contrast look even worse than before!

💖👑👑💖xx

I wish you do this type of job in a specific area like outside where you can put all the dust somewhere else not in the beautiful room and with clothes for work not that nice. Also l wish you should have kept the edge, time antique patina of the cage. Beautiful bird.

👍👍💕

What's the collective noun for braces? I hope it's not a brace of braces.

❤️

Sunshine Cleaning Cloth for Metals would have been a much more preservatory way to clean antique metals, and non-abrasive which is abusive to old metal and the surroundings. Just FYI

@TheChateauDiaries

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip! I’m going to look that up. I’m happy to find anything that’s kinder to the metal (and to my elbows!)

@daringmore6892

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheChateauDiaries Well, Stephanie, I can't lie...it does take some elbow grease to polish really old antique metals like your amazing automaton birdcage is made of. Smiles!

THe original green velvet might have been dyed with arsenic,. This was widely used as a dye ib the 19th century.

I got happy goosebumps around 14:18 when Michael said what he did, but Steph did not reply.

An aerosol air blaster like is used to clean computer parts would have been a good first step. But why not do it outside to get rid of the dust. Nobody needs more dust inside. ☺

We call braces suspenders in the US.

Did anyone see the broken stem on Marie’s wine goblet?

Wow is there any you guys can't do ?

Are those Fortuny fabrics in your stash? Shoulda wore masks when dealing with that green velvet...might have been dyed with that infamous poisonous green dye...

are braces, suspenders?

Oh! Don’t spill anything from those bottles in your gorgeous room.

Oh Michael you were commenting on the dust at 8:26 but you were also breathing it all🤦‍♀️please wear masks

You guys should have worn dust masks.

Tsk, tsk Michael - Clip-on braces!?

Interesting about acetone, if you have had any crop-dusting oil on you, and even years later, if you get acetone in the same place, there is a one hundred per cent incidence of cancer...be careful...yes I saw your gloves, good Michael! Who's a good boy! Yes you are!!!

I think that I would love to see Stephanie and Michael as a couple. He has hinted at it many times but she ignores it. Oh well they are very good friends

@Jayrose59

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlackDino468 Exactly.