True story: while backpacking through France after college, my friend and I went to Blois to see chateaux. We didn’t have enough $ to take a tour, or even get out of town and to the castle, so we walked around the town, enjoying the village and those lovely stuccoed houses you saw in this video. We stopped to take a photo of a particularly winsome cat, sunning himself on a deep windowsill, complete with a pot of red geraniums. Then the magic thing happened: the homeowners came out, introduced themselves, invited us into their home, fed us sandwiches (very French sandwiches), and showed us a movie of the chateaux of the Loire Valley. This was in the olden days before the days of KZread, so this included propping a projector on the kitchen table, opening the white enamel lid on their stove, and running the film in their kitchen theater. (This whole exchange is taking place in French, of which I had a high-school command.) THEN, they bundled us into their little car and drove us to Chateau Blois, where we wandered the grounds and reveled in the hospitality of this kind family. It was a lesson in so many ways: we learned not to take on face value the reputation of the French people as unwelcoming. Indeed, they showed us the meaning of hospitality and kindness. ❤️🇫🇷

@mika72.-Bois

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What a lovely encounter for you as you travelled in France quite some time ago.

@amandahugo1421

Жыл бұрын

Incredible kindness by proud French citizens.So delightful.

@gnarbeljo8980

Жыл бұрын

I think that reputation is of Parisians not the French. Like New Yorkers have a different mentality to Americans in general in regards to visitors. What a fantastic story and experience you had! I similarly found that travelling back in the days before the internet took over involved fantastic gestures from locals met spontaneously irl creating so many wonderful memories ❤️

@kathleenclark5877

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Gnarbel Jo! Yes. It is the unfortunate reputation of the Parisians, not necessarily of the rest of the country.

@3_times_mum520

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When we were in France, the people we met, were so nice, helpful and welcoming ... I am for sure going back some day 😊

So great to see Jared back,lovely man.

Just imagine, Givenchy sat at that desk and wrote notes to his dear muse Audrey Hepburn.....

@jenniferrayhill2000

Жыл бұрын

Very possible. Lovely thought!

@DrRusty5

Жыл бұрын

Imagine finding the hidden draw with such notes still in it!

The entire loire valley portion was unbelievably beautiful. The furniture is outstanding. Stephanie you outdo yourself continuously. Your dedication remarkable.

Tell to the truth your videos got me thinking I might want to visit France one day (I never had much interest before) and after seeing this video of the beautiful towns and chateaus it’s absolutely next on my travel list!!

@MaryEllen_of_OBX

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Same here! Though it probably isn't next on my list, but it's definitely close to the top!

@Sparrowdean

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There is no denying that France is a beautiful country. It's also easy to see why it has attracted so many artists over the centuries because it has beautiful daylight.

@annemiekvandorp4457

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You will love France! I'm Dutch and I love my country, but if I was 15 years younger I would move to France for sure 🙂

@ruarifinn

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Even if you only visit Paris it will light a fire to return again and again. Vive la France!

@danielintheantipodes6741

Жыл бұрын

You won't regret going there. France is magnificent! IMHO only Italy can equal it.

The newest aquisitions for the Chateau are absolutely magnificent. The Givenchy secretary the rooltop desk and those chairs are goint to really be so lovely at LaLande.

@Meganfirst

Жыл бұрын

@@andyscot4844 Yes spending EUR 6,300 at Christies doesn't help, Lot 1229 - SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT D'ÉPOQUE LOUIS XVI

@LindaLandsverk

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@@andyscot4844 They are waiting for the restorer. He fell off some scaffolding and is recovering.

one of my most favourite memories is visiting a flea market in Paris...they are incredibly beautiful places filled with treasures, quite the experience and mid-day a group of merchants stopped set a lovely table complete with bread, cheeses and wine, now that is the way to enjoy your work day.

What a haul, in every good sense of the word. Each antique is impressive and smartly chosen. On my antique meter reader, I’d say my peak responses came on sight of the Givenchy secretaire, in part because of its provenance but mostly because of its remarkable beauty…. And then followed by the four antique chairs with their incredible fabric material and colors. The roll-top desk and commode are standouts for looks, quality craftmanship and function. Well done! I’m also thinking that Philip’s ‘Portrait of a Duck’ artwork, in honor of its stalwart avian subject, could be suitably subtitled ‘Country Quackers’. By the way, I found a hippo bar advertised online for about $35,000 though its admittedly less impressive than the Sotheby’s life size hippo bar and only has a dry bar portion that opens at center top. The rhino version is only $29,600. They're also not of metal but goatskin parchment instead. I’d order it and send it over for a Chateau Unwrapped gift but I’m sure the postage cost would be staggering. Then there’s the cost of French customs you’d have to pay on delivery which would be around $7,000-8,000. That’s because French customs charges 20% on the combined stated value of the merchandise plus postage costs!! Now that’s really a whole other kind of quackers! P.S: Always great to see the delightful Pavlina as well as the returning creative genius, Jared.

@thierrymilan2039

Жыл бұрын

Excuse me but postal costs from USA are not especially cheap compared to others countries I would say.

love to see Jarrod back x

I used to visit Saint Ouen frequently before I retired as a flight attendant from Delta Air Lines. You are right by La Chope des Puce, home of Django Reinhardt the great Gypsy jazz guitarist of the 1930s and 1940s. Authentic live music on the weekends that I used to never miss. I was always the only American there, which I loved because it made me feel like a true Parisian. ❤️

Those pieces of furniture are just beautiful and really do look great and at home in the chateau my favourite has to be the givanchy piece it's a piece of art. It's great to Jared back too.

So many wonderful finds! And so nice to see Jared back, he has such a lovely energy. ❤️🇨🇦

@rhondathomas7952

Жыл бұрын

Love me some Jared! Such a very talented young man! I wish Steph would interview him for Patreon!

Beautiful pieces Stephanie and Philip!🥰

So many beautiful treasures! Can't wait to see what projects Pavlina and Jarod concoct between them - two creative minds egg ing each other on.

That was very enjoyable...love love your finds..😃👍💞🇨🇦

I am the same going into Antique stores, I fall in love with everything, yet I cannot purchase the items I really truly love. Items from the past are glorious, unlike things that can be purchased newly made. I love when vloggers share sales and treasures. Your items look wonderful.

Well done with your purchases .You have a good eye .

Stephanie would definitely give new meaning to "Van Life." Take care and God bless.

Thank you for a delightful video! And what a close call we had of not knowing Philip! Phew!

@Chateau Diaries la chouette communauté de LaLanders vous entoure si convivialement ! Toujours en effervescence, vos plannings semblent surchargés!! N’est-ce pas ? Waouh ! Ce rhinocéros à surprises 😮 j’adore ces merveilleuses chaises très “ensoleillées” et printanières ! Philip, tu es bon conducteur à Paris ! 👍🏻… il faut trouver le secret de ce secrétaire 😄 Reposez-vous bien… À bientôt !! 🌸🌸🌸

Those shorter columns would be spectacular in the English garden with antique pots with ferns or some other florals or a bird bath to give a dimension and added height

HOW IS THE "FLOOR AND WALLS SITUATION GOING ? Have the engineers started raising the floors that have settled...????? Not a partron - wish I could be-but am interested in the grand salan renovation and the upstairs walls settling...can you pdate us?

How is the grand salon doing? Has the structural damage issue been resolved and if so, how? If not, when? The furniture purchases are wonderful! I especially like the 4 chair set. Such a beautiful and joyous color! Steph loving yellow, this is the perfect set for her study. I can just imagine it across from the settee with a small, wooden inlaid coffee table with a blue and white tea set at the ready, scones, jam and clotted cream and... oh yes, 1 freshly cooked asparagus spear. 😊

Such beautiful furniture! We call those fold-away desks secretaries in the US and I've never made the connection with secrete. I just assumed it had to do with secretary. I now know that in fact, the etymology of secretary is "person entrusted with secrets!" Thank you.

@jomeyer13

Жыл бұрын

and has the roll top desk beat because the roll top desk is a huge piece of furniture.

The furniture is splendid. Look after each other. Greetings from England

Oh my goodness, Stephanie! Givenchy was both my employer and a friend. He asked for me to call him Oncle Hubert. How absolutely delightful that you not only watched the auction, but you were able to bring to LaLand, the beautiful desk; as you say it will be a statement piece. As always, cheering for you and yours ❤. LBP

That was lovely! Portrait of a Duck says it all Steph! Thank you!

Here’s a tip. To measure furniture ‘in the wild’ learn what your handspan measures (thumb tip to pinky tip with fingers as wide as possible) and what your wingspan measurement is. (fingertip to finger tip with arms extended) Then whenever you want to check the size of a bed, or desk, you always have something to measure with. For me, I can always quickly check whether something is less or more than 69” / 175 cm wide or what multiple of 9” / 23 cm it is. Bonne chance!

Fantastic Guys Love the pieces Thanks for Sharing

Gorgeous things and I actually love the duck portrait 💕😁

Love all your purchases. And love the scenery.

What beautiful furniture, the chairs with that lovely yellow fabric, the fantastic works of craftsmanship the desk and escri​toire, but my favorite is the Duck painting. I love moody landscapes. Enjoy your painting and may it bring lovely memories of your family.

Oh most definitely a portrait of a duck Marvelous darling. !!!

Oh, Stephanie…..I really appreciate when you use a French word or description and translate it to English and explain what it means! Thank you!

Loved your van trip. Glad Jared is back!!!!!❤️ and is there an update on the grand salon?

I love “Portrait of a Duck”. Everything is beautiful, you are very lucky to have such a beautiful chateau to shelter these treasures ❤❤

Beautiful pieces. 😍

I have French furniture which I saw in an antique shop in New Zealand. I bought a parquet table, 6 carved chairs, a carved china cabinet and a hugh chiffioneer which is filled with glorious china. They are a set bought in from France. There was a linen box which I didn’t get. I went back immediately to get it and it had gone

I so truly enjoy watching these videos. Visiting is on my bucket list all the way from Kansas USA ❤ God bless you all stay positive and strong for each other

Beautiful furniture! I really enjoyed this video.

Love love love the antique road trip! Thank you😀🇨🇦

The roll top desk looks so beautiful with your father's painting ans Jarrod's chapel.

Hello from Manchester, snowing! I just saw your first videos after binging on The Chateau Diaries for ages :) Adorable xxx

This Chateau Diaries episode was such a great mix of happenings, visuals of travel and beautiful antiques. What an enjoyable episode to indulge our senses virtually! Adore the purchases for LaLande Stephanie and Of course the ‘duck painting’ is a winner too Philip, although your great Grandfather’s mirror behind the protector sheet looks to be a stunner. 👏❤️❤️❤️

You and Phillip were made for each other ❤. He's an old soul with such a kind heart. Age difference, what age difference. You're the perfect couple ❤

Wow those are amazing treasures! It's so good to see that Jarod is back!

What a fantastic trip. Your purchases are all beautiful and will look absolutely stunning in chateau

so much fun when you take us shopping with you both. Best Wishes

Wonderful. Another delightful video --- bright, light and the timing was just right.

What a Lovely day!! Even the rain!

The Incongi add was straight up Madam Mystery, I loved it!

I can’t imagine life gets much better than this ❤ love to all from FL 🌴

Enjoyed the unique furniture pieces and the beautiful countryside on your journey!

Lovely pieces ❤ Safe travels and be well 🥰

I reallly love Phillips smile...

Lovely furniture! Great trip Thank you

Thank you Jared and Pavlina for sharing and helping Stephanie and Phillip. I will call your area, Land of Life and Love, no more witches.

@sharol946

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Would be interesting to know more of the history of the area

@jenniferrayhill2000

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“George Sands” château about 1/2 hour from LeLande.

That was a real treat to go with you both, what spectacular pieces you brought back to thee chateau ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am so glad that you could do a wonderful road trip last week and enjoy the antique window shopping and pick ups. I have a few handed made tables as my 4 times grandfather made them, and no one could afford to replace them. 😘😘😘 I love great wood. I am so happy Jared was there for a visit just when you needed friends around. Good memories build us up to withstand tragedy.❤️

I adore your "secretaire a abbatant" as it is called in French. Quite a handsome piece. Congratulations.

Stephanie you have brought me so many wonderful memories we often let those amazing memories fade. My great grandmother had beautiful Chandlier's in her home. Bc of you & her I have purchased 2 for my home, oh the beauty & joy it brings. Thank you!

Great trip to Paris!! You haven't given any news about the Grand Salon and the sagging beam. I hope you have a plan for it's repair❣️

I saw my vase in your study. I am so pleased that you liked it enough to put it on display

Oh Stephanie! Of all your videos, this is absolutely one of my favourites, an epic adventure from beginning to end! Thank you so much for creating it! Loving the new pieces. Thank you for the video!

That was delightful and so much fun! Stephanie, take all the time you need to mend your heart. We all know you and love you❤

This is super gorgeous antique shop..love it a lot..🥰

This was such a fun adventure! I love your secretaire a abattante and 18th century fauteuils. It was wonderful seeing the countryside too. Thank you for taking us along🤗

Quite a haul, Stephanie; some beautiful antiques. Hooray, Jared's returned!!! Pavlina has her buddy back. What will they conspire to make next in the kitchen?

Love, love, love the French antique stores!

beautiful vlog!!! welcome back jared!!!

Love the antiques and the scenic sides of France!

Love to see more

Oh my my, what is a fantastic road trip? One with Stephanie and Phillip over the river and to Paris. Home again home again jiggity jig. 🤗❤️🌈🕊️

What a wonderful fun and exciting adventure. Love, love, love all the treasures. Well done you two! I do love the outings! And I to can watch and listen to the rain or hours.

Great to see 2 besties together again at the Chateau already working their magic. Love the theme song "belle Epoche" so catchy. Wow what a wonderful road trip by Van. The valley of the witches. We learn so much from your videos and always remember you got me through our Covid isolation here in the land of Oz and I will forever be grateful for that hadnt even used KZread till then. Look after yourself Stephanie as we want to see more road trips etc.🥰

@mika72.-Bois

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Hallo, from a fellow Aussie Chateau vlogs follower. 🇦🇺

Stunning pieces, thank you for sharing.

Lovely video Stephanie and Philip. Totally enjoyed seeing everything you got.😊

What a wonderful shop !! Beautiful commode many things I would purchase

Magnifique commode. J’adore ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love to see the antique stores and all of the lovely treasures that you bought! Thanks for sharing❤

Such wonderful antique finds for the chateau. Well done indeed! Welcome back to also to dear Jared! He's always such a bundle of joy.

I really enjoy your brocante escapades. I am there with you both like an alter ego.

That was your best segue yet😊

That one bed that you loved and you said, had mother of pearl inlaid in it, I think it’s oyster shell. Thanks for another great video!

@Sgirl

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That bed was gorgeous and so unique. I liked it much better than the blue and white one.

You should have a antique specialist or historian look at the Givenchy desk… there could be possible hidden compartments which where commonly placed but difficult to find unless you know how to find them.

@thierrymilan2039

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Don't you think that's already happened at the auctions place ? Experts are always commissionned to identify and value each piece of art, especially from a reknowned personnality.

Thank you for the brief tour of France! I loved so many things in this video! I wish I was mega rich and had a lovely big house that needed furnishing! I'd hire you two to buy all sorts of antique pieces to fill it!

Wow!! Beautiful road trip and stunning antiques with incredible history!! So glad to see Jared back!!

I dragged my husband away from his basketball game to show him the pieces you picked up, and to my amazement, he liked them all!

@MaryEllen_of_OBX

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😆Love this comment!

Beautiful dsecretaire!

I've never commented before, but I love your channel. I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love and healing from East TN.

It has to be so cozy in the chateau during a rain storm!! You're so lucky!!💚💛💜💙😃😄

I always look forward to your vlogs. And not only for the interesting things you share with us, but also for the positive energy you spread. I am glad that this energy and kindness of yours have brought you wonderful and reliable people. Together you make the world better.

Really really enjoyed this video. Thank you xx

@judithmoore3200

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Memories of a trip through the Loire valley in 2000. Favourite little town was Amboise and the chateau had to be the divine Chenonceau! Pure magic!

I love paulina n jsred! Such talented people but but yet so modest,humble n low key!!

My grandmother had one of those chairs...

Beautiful furniture and art

It's snowing in Woodley Stockport (where Ed is from) too.

It makes my heart glad to see these pieces being appreciated and given a new life. I had to let go of several generations of family things and console myself that someone else will get them and love them the way I did. Wouldn't it be nice if they could take and tell us their stories? Ha! 🙂

Enjoyed that , your brilliant Stephanie.

French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.