THE FIRST CHRISTMAS CADEAUX OF THE YEAR!

We gather in the winter salon to open the first Christmas Cadeaux gifts of the year!
In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZread earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €350
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZread chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2019
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

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  • @wandaarganbright4056
    @wandaarganbright40562 жыл бұрын

    Phillip, the two little button jewels with the chains and bars dangling from them are tie tacks! Separate the back from the front, poke the front piece through both layers of the tie, even with a button hole behind it. Slip the little bar through the button hole and attach the back on the tie tack. It work like a tie clip to hold the tie in place.

  • @lindefraser9148

    @lindefraser9148

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly - well explained!

  • @CynthiaBerry713

    @CynthiaBerry713

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect explanation, they keep your tie from swinging all over!

  • @shirleyharold1698

    @shirleyharold1698

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was going to say the same thing ….tie tacks…Wanda explained it beautifully

  • @marshawargo7238

    @marshawargo7238

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CynthiaBerry713 Or blowing in the wind!🌹

  • @kdonthetube

    @kdonthetube

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice description. I've helped my brothers and my Dad with theirs...back in the day. 😊

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison58032 жыл бұрын

    "The efficiency" has entered our household lexicon now. Thank you Antoin.

  • @claudiawoodman9431
    @claudiawoodman94312 жыл бұрын

    I just love “Efficiency” 😂

  • @peigieeager9073
    @peigieeager90732 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie, I was so worried you did not receive my box. Am so happy that you did. Am sorry that I confused you with my nick name. It is pronounced Peggy. It is Gaelic. The enamel dish that my father made has his initials and dated on the back. FS (Frank Scott) I course I thought this Christmas Chateau CADEAUX was the best so far. lol Have a Happy Christmas.

  • @carolelam2093

    @carolelam2093

    2 жыл бұрын

    But please, Peigie, tell us how to pronounce your name!

  • @marshawargo7238

    @marshawargo7238

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what I thought. My granddaughter's other grandma is Peggy, spelled this way only because we are in U.S. & no one would be getting an explanation on pronunciation Every Time! 🌹💕

  • @cathleencumpton779

    @cathleencumpton779

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought that was how to pronounce the name. All so sweet of you.

  • @beverley1539

    @beverley1539

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had an auntie Peggy, I was born in kirkcaldy fife Scotland. So I thought it may be from the homeland. Lovely gifts, your fathers gift was my fave such a personal treasure to share. Blessings Luv Ontario Canada 🐝

  • @maggielarkin9314

    @maggielarkin9314

    2 жыл бұрын

    Peig is the Irish for Peggy...it's an old name...but I have never seen it with an "ie" tacked on to the end...

  • @Linda-9037
    @Linda-90372 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie your new necklace picks up every color of your father's painting in back of you....Its beautiful !!!

  • @jomeyer13

    @jomeyer13

    2 жыл бұрын

    She looks so good in that sweater. Love the color on her.

  • @martieflagg4671
    @martieflagg46712 жыл бұрын

    Lovely gifts!

  • @alannagilmore8982
    @alannagilmore89822 жыл бұрын

    I love needle point so much! I embroider and cross stitch since childhood and 2 years ago I started my biggest project ever, not that big lol, guess what? its hedgehogs !!! ill send pics when i finish

  • @janineduclos9774
    @janineduclos97742 жыл бұрын

    The paintings and gifts from Alison are just amazing!! So talented!! X

  • @colleenirizarry5550
    @colleenirizarry55502 жыл бұрын

    Holiday greetings from New York to everyone at la lande , love watch your videos so much fun..

  • @angelatorlop4319
    @angelatorlop43192 жыл бұрын

    A great show and wonderful gift items.

  • @pennyhoward3438
    @pennyhoward34382 жыл бұрын

    Merry Advent👍🎄So many beautiful gifts

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes67412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another epic present opening ceremony!

  • @candacecaldwell6719
    @candacecaldwell67192 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY ~ NATIE THAT BRACELET IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ON YOU AND STEPHANIE'S NECKLACE PICKS UP THE COLOURS IN THAT MAGNIFICENT PAINTING BEHIND HER ! ! !

  • @aceofjades5733
    @aceofjades57332 жыл бұрын

    It’s cool to see someone from my state (Oregon) sending stuff your way.

  • @elisabeth6108
    @elisabeth61082 жыл бұрын

    Love the ease and rapport between Stephanie and Philip now that they have nothing to hide. It was actually very nice just having three of you, all such good friends. The way you all bounce off each other is so fun and inviting.

  • @roannecampagnolo4629
    @roannecampagnolo46292 жыл бұрын

    How wonderful to open gifts by the fire!🎄🎄❤💚🦔

  • @PamBolin1954
    @PamBolin19542 жыл бұрын

    Love you all. Have a great holiday season.

  • @sharongruener6078
    @sharongruener60782 жыл бұрын

    The winter salon is perfect for gift opening. Wonderful gifts. Blessings.

  • @nataliaharvey9556

    @nataliaharvey9556

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really love ❤️ the stunning winter salon with all its warmth

  • @Duchess710
    @Duchess7102 жыл бұрын

    Yes, get a dog. 🐶🐾 I suggest a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Cavaliers are one of the best pups ever! They are small, sweet tempered and good at adapting to whatever lifestyle you enjoy. They’re great lapdogs too. ❤️🐶🐾

  • @carolenooyens1189
    @carolenooyens11892 жыл бұрын

    Your the best to watch. I love you all. You feel like family.

  • @TdotTwiFic
    @TdotTwiFic2 жыл бұрын

    "Its so FluFFY". You just turned into the little girl from Despicable Me. Best Day Ever.

  • @christineh5790
    @christineh57902 жыл бұрын

    With so many Xmas vlogs around the same time each morning it is hard to keep up but how wonderful for we viewers!👏❤️

  • @nancyh4
    @nancyh42 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching your Video before work in bed while drinking an Earl Grey out of my Tea-Adventcalender in which was written today 'Just another day of spreading life, love and laughter'. A great start for a day full of meetings ☺️ I wonder if someone at the calender company watches your videos 😅

  • @patdowney4984
    @patdowney49842 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful gifts x

  • @susheila4852
    @susheila48522 жыл бұрын

    How festive & cozy😊💕

  • @lynnesmith6827
    @lynnesmith68272 жыл бұрын

    We used to like squirrels but their numbers increased to the point of becoming destructive pests. They chew on our shingles, wood beams roof on patio, porch railings, etc. They most recently chewed through the gas line and brake line on my husband’s pickup truck; also chewed top of the fuel pump. Little buggers aren’t so cute now; especially after receiving a repair bill for over one thousand dollars!! Luckily our insurance covered most of it. Hubby caught and “relocated” over 50 of them in one year but their numbers have grown again! I have to admit I still enjoy watching them chase each other around the yard.

  • @lm9991
    @lm99912 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! So much fun! ♥️

  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful times. 🎄

  • @matanjaburger2872
    @matanjaburger28722 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely cadoo i loved it so peacful 🙏🌲❤

  • @leslikuyweski4576
    @leslikuyweski45762 жыл бұрын

    Such wonderful gifts!

  • @arsinlupin5628
    @arsinlupin56282 жыл бұрын

    I do love this particular charity channel ❣

  • @MyLora06
    @MyLora062 жыл бұрын

    Over the past year of Covid is rated to watch your vlog. I did get into this shown first but now I hate a day go by when I forget to watched a

  • @ellenlascola6858
    @ellenlascola68582 жыл бұрын

    I’m enjoying this, hi from southern California

  • @jomeyer13
    @jomeyer132 жыл бұрын

    The advent calender with the chateau on it was a good idea. wow. The calenders remind me i have so little time to get my cookies done before christmas.

  • @ruthcarter8895
    @ruthcarter88952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the close ups int the videos! Much better!

  • @kerrylynnparsons9441
    @kerrylynnparsons94412 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Tie tacks. 😁😊❤️🎶🇨🇦 Great fun

  • @sharonfarris1282
    @sharonfarris12822 жыл бұрын

    The garnet earrings look wonderful on Nati. The color is perfect as well as the shape. Wear them in good health. This was a great video. Thanks and Christmas blessings to everyone at LaLande.

  • @charleswalker1185
    @charleswalker11852 жыл бұрын

    Just loving the opening of gifts...

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes70132 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful vlog with such amazing gifts. Glad a fire was averted. 😍😘

  • @btlgr2901
    @btlgr29012 жыл бұрын

    … and the crowd goes wild! 😂😂😂 That’s my kind of humour😁

  • @susanmace8183
    @susanmace81832 жыл бұрын

    As the Spode basket was given as a Christmas present fill it with tiny baubles or fir cones or chocolates in bright paper like Quality Street or similar.

  • @suzannehayward1540
    @suzannehayward15402 жыл бұрын

    You and your team are always wrapped up is the château that cold❄️❄️❄️❄️

  • @crazydays7
    @crazydays72 жыл бұрын

    It is always nice to spend time with you all!

  • @judydee7644
    @judydee76442 жыл бұрын

    Always happy when a fire is averted at the chateau!

  • @edsamson401
    @edsamson4012 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful gifts. Great vlog

  • @glenyscallaghan1195
    @glenyscallaghan11952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you absolutely lovely

  • @connihudson1578
    @connihudson15782 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely time🥰😇

  • @irenebrown3144
    @irenebrown31442 жыл бұрын

    So cozy you guys. Enjoy

  • @MP-xf6gq
    @MP-xf6gq2 жыл бұрын

    Now I know Nati is my favorite character..........she hates snakes also. lol :-)

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra1002 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie it is pronounced like the word page turning a page in a book. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

  • @cecilea6938

    @cecilea6938

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jackie, Peigie wrote a comment and she says it's pronounced Peggy :)

  • @mocarra100

    @mocarra100

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cecilea6938 lol I thought Stephanie said p a i g e 😂 yes you're correct 😁 thank you for the correction 😊

  • @pennytemple-watts4083
    @pennytemple-watts40832 жыл бұрын

    There was some beautiful Murano glass in your presents today. As a hobby I make earrings, necklaces and bracelets with Murano glass beads and Swarovski crystals. Each bead is hand made and unique, none are completely identical. There were some beautiful beads in your gifts. I love the cross stitch as that is another hobby of mine. Hopefully your framer will know how to frame cross stitch properly. I usually stretch mine over foam core and lace it at the back before my framer receives it. That way it lasts longer and it is cheaper than paying for the framer to do it. I love Nati's garnet earrings. I think some of the treasure today may not be just costume jewellery. Philip sounds as if he has a bad cold. I know you all had your vaccinations earlier. I hope that boosters are available for you all also. Take care everyone xo

  • @kaybowkett7931
    @kaybowkett79312 жыл бұрын

    Just as well you have a HUGH home, it must be half full of gifts now. Soon Stephanie you will be looking for extensions. lol ☺️👵🏻🇦🇺

  • @suzannetownsend1757
    @suzannetownsend17572 жыл бұрын

    Loving efficiency 🤣❤️

  • @nikishazechiel6848
    @nikishazechiel68482 жыл бұрын

    And absolutely orange flowers in the beautiful blue and white basket!! One of my favorite opposite color combinations!!! If not orange, than a beautiful peach. 🍑 😁 Though, I am rather crazy when it comes to colors, so I can completely understand why others would not enjoy this flavor of flamboyance. 😂

  • @jobopening5085
    @jobopening50852 жыл бұрын

    Good grief no! Hilarious expressions of outrage and protecting the basket at 49:25 - 49:33. “Cut!”

  • @shirleyharold1698
    @shirleyharold16982 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie your entire room is gorgeous. The tree looks superb with the rest of the room…stunning

  • @allankarenbayne9835
    @allankarenbayne98352 жыл бұрын

    The boches look lovely nati looks stunning withe ear rings and broche

  • @mary-chiltonvanhees1201
    @mary-chiltonvanhees12012 жыл бұрын

    A tie pin. The bar goes through a button hole and the pin holds the tie from flying about.

  • @donnanancekivell9430
    @donnanancekivell94302 жыл бұрын

    Once again you have been spoiled rotten.....what kind thoughtful gifts.............Donna in Toronto

  • @stephaniescott6435
    @stephaniescott64352 жыл бұрын

    Hi stephanie I love watching you guys absolutely love it

  • @stephaniechurch9462
    @stephaniechurch94622 жыл бұрын

    There's so much joy at La Lande, I love it! Watching everyone's genuine enthusiasm is heartwarming and makes me smile. Don't ever change! And, I'm absolutely thrilled that the Sampler I sent did make you smile. It's lovely that Nati will try her hand at cross-stitching. I'm probably more excited about it than she is, lol! Thank you again for all that you share with us ❤️🎄⛄❤️

  • @charleswalker1185
    @charleswalker11852 жыл бұрын

    There is noone with me as we are on lockdown, I did go to Christmas dinner at my sisters', the next day was my birthday, spent the afternoon at my yearly party at my favorite famous hotel...The Arizona Inn...it is the fiftieth year i have celebrated at this hotel...but i live alone..except for the singular delight of your company...

  • @GRANDIPRGROUPTravel
    @GRANDIPRGROUPTravel2 жыл бұрын

    The TEA calendar is from MEEEEEEE! hahahahahahahahahahahaaaa. So glad to see it being opened up

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock12362 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful gifts as normal loved them all Loved watchingxx

  • @amandaoosthuizen9065
    @amandaoosthuizen90652 жыл бұрын

    I love the seeds advent.

  • @jomeyer13
    @jomeyer132 жыл бұрын

    I see nattie makes good use of the many scarf gifted and her own shopping.So useful. I noticed at another chateau a woman makes good neck warmer with some kind of band that has a drawstring to bring it up close. That is probably Especially good to to keep the neck warm.

  • @rosalotter4029
    @rosalotter40292 жыл бұрын

    Orange and yellow go stunningly with white and blue. I put yellow and orange Nasturtiums in my white and blue vase. Pretty as a picture

  • @nitaguerrero7742
    @nitaguerrero77422 жыл бұрын

    This is so fun. I do have a question about the beautiful lights on the Christmas tree behind Stephanie. What type are they? Maybe you can show a closeup of the lights so I can scope them out online. Thanks for all you give to the world. Cheers my Dear la Landers!!!!! Watching from Yonkers, NY.

  • @shelbyshawn4944

    @shelbyshawn4944

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Canada they are called rice lights (found them for the first time last week!).

  • @carolinegooder7091
    @carolinegooder70912 жыл бұрын

    Do you put information about objects on the back if them for the future or have a gift book for historical reasons?

  • @staceyhogg7664
    @staceyhogg76642 жыл бұрын

    All those gifts were just amazing.

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy89232 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful gifts! Enjoyed. Fun time together. Love to all ❤

  • @MP-xf6gq
    @MP-xf6gq2 жыл бұрын

    SERIOUSLY.......such class this channel has commenting on a gift givers hand writing. Way to go Nati and Steph.

  • @mrs.e3909
    @mrs.e39092 жыл бұрын

    I wondered if Ruby was missing Diesel. They seemed to be such good buddies.

  • @barbibutton9619

    @barbibutton9619

    2 жыл бұрын

    Selmar said they were taking him. They left him behind??

  • @ingridbiagiacarlino4351
    @ingridbiagiacarlino43512 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄Grazie

  • @0210rokvist
    @0210rokvist2 жыл бұрын

    Sound is great

  • @sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030
    @sunshining_inthe_hebrides40302 жыл бұрын

    Peigi is Peggy in Scottish Gaelic ..as she’s from Scottish heritage..that may help xx

  • @MDeanrecipes
    @MDeanrecipes2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas and Much Love -

  • @martinholling9537
    @martinholling95372 жыл бұрын

    the paper or fabric is "toile de tree" and the tree for sure "tree de jouy" so you can use both "names" ;-)

  • @realitycheck1261
    @realitycheck12612 жыл бұрын

    Phillip's gift that he did not understand. They are tie pins and the bar on the chain goes into the button hole of the shirt to keep your tie from hanging out away from the body.

  • @CathyMiller0711
    @CathyMiller07112 жыл бұрын

    Orange is the complimentary color to blue so Phillip's suggestion of orange flowers in the little blue basket could be just right.

  • @geenagr
    @geenagr2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I have a white owl on my tree too!!

  • @smee1969
    @smee19692 жыл бұрын

    The gift from Stephanie was absolutely lovely .. my friend did embroidery and I’m going to share this to her..I hate writing this ..I noticed in the comments about Ruby the cat ..please show her this winter in the chateau .. or please let us know where she is staying 🐈 I’m sorry if this is upsetting but maybe find a loving home for her if she can’t be in the Château in winter ❄️💙😻.. lots of love and caring -Gretchen

  • @ScottyMikeLBC
    @ScottyMikeLBC2 жыл бұрын

    Natalia looks exceptionally pretty in this Vlog!

  • @jmk1962
    @jmk19622 жыл бұрын

    Peigie could be an Irish name ie the Irish for Peggy as Peig is an Irish name

  • @angela-bw4om
    @angela-bw4om2 жыл бұрын

    Phillip....those are called tie tacks, my father always wore one on his tie when we went to ⛪ church. Merry Christmas to you all...I 💘 love the videos, I have been hooked since day one of discovering the channel ❤❤

  • @angiebancosta
    @angiebancosta2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas Stephanie, from another Cheltenham (et Savoie) resident, 2021

  • @bridgetcooper6331
    @bridgetcooper63312 жыл бұрын

    Merry Advent!:):):)

  • @smee1969
    @smee19692 жыл бұрын

    So much lOve in these gifts.. people lOve yOuuu aLL so much ♥️♥️♥️🎄❄️☃️🕯✨🤍🕊🙏🏼

  • @candacecaldwell6719
    @candacecaldwell67192 жыл бұрын

    I SIMPLY LOVED 💕 YOUR CROCHETED "SNOW ❄️ FLAKE" CHRISTMAS CARD PRESUMABLY CROCHETED BY THE LOVELY LADY "PEIGIE" .... WHO HAD HANDMADE YOUR VERY DELICATE CHRISTMAS 🎄 ☃️ 🎄 ❤️ 🎄 ☃️ 🎄 DECORATIONS TOO ? ? ?

  • @denisemarle4141
    @denisemarle41412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for wonderful and fun filled Christmas Cadeaux! So many people get pleasure from giving and we also enjoy your reaction to each gift and the fact that you all appreciate every single one... 🏰 🎄🦘

  • @charleswalker1185
    @charleswalker11852 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie the bow brooch looks like one I saw in a jewelry expp...the original had several zeros in the price tag...one of Marie Antionettes faves..

  • @lizamartin4705
    @lizamartin47052 жыл бұрын

    I agree orange flowers would go with the blue. White too of course.

  • @jeanninef2110
    @jeanninef21102 жыл бұрын

    Such pretty gifts! I love the idea of those chocolates! I wonder if we can order them from Canada?.! Does anyone know?

  • @melodybecker2309
    @melodybecker23092 жыл бұрын

    Suggestion - Use all the neat jewelry covering a velvet cone shape so all pieces can be enjoyed year round. Making it an art piece!!! Made one for myself - very striking and unique🌲

  • @nikishazechiel6848
    @nikishazechiel68482 жыл бұрын

    Nati!! We share the same favorite chocolate!!

  • @jog1113
    @jog11132 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh a puppy

  • @Cate7451
    @Cate74512 жыл бұрын

    I think cream flowers would look good.

  • @carinemunro1077
    @carinemunro10772 жыл бұрын

    cross stitching is easy and the easiest of the needlework skills..i do a lot of it..maybe one day i might send one of them to you..god knows i have so many now..they will be without frame as postage costs a bomb..hope thats ok hugggsssxxxxx

  • @GRANDIPRGROUPTravel
    @GRANDIPRGROUPTravel2 жыл бұрын

    Lighting a candle constitutes a BIG part of HYYYYGGE!!! Danish/Swedish concept

  • @janetmackinnon3411
    @janetmackinnon34112 жыл бұрын

    And thank you all agai n!