Unearthing FAMILY TREASURES in the Chateau's Attic!

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The Chateau Diaries Episode 628 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
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  • @kellylaliberte548
    @kellylaliberte5489 күн бұрын

    It's nice that you and Gerry tackled the clear out together. He understands the things that make you sad and knows just what to do to lighten the mood while still respecting your memories. The ideal elder brother.

  • @GillDunn-ch6qg

    @GillDunn-ch6qg

    8 күн бұрын

    except he isn’t 🙃

  • @tinaclarke704

    @tinaclarke704

    8 күн бұрын

    ​@@GillDunn-ch6qg you mean he's not her bio brother. But that's by the by as he has had the role of brother of her heart for most of her life. If thats how they see thier relationship no one else has a say in it. And we WILL respect that.

  • @kindlydude

    @kindlydude

    8 күн бұрын

    Yes, indeed! So, I'd like to remind Gerry to start the parting song from 'Sound of Music' with 'So long' then he'll get it right... 😉☺😘 ..."So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good bye! Adieu, adieu, to you, and you, and you!" 🎶 @@tinaclarke704

  • @nokesbob2256
    @nokesbob22569 күн бұрын

    That is the first photo I've seen of your Father. I think we are all fascinated to hear his story because of the beautiful art he created. I would also like to here more of Jerald's story. Two very important people to you.

  • @eaccristo

    @eaccristo

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes and Yes please.

  • @elizabethharper3181

    @elizabethharper3181

    9 күн бұрын

    Is Jerald Stephanie's half-brother?

  • @mireille4751

    @mireille4751

    9 күн бұрын

    Isabelle said : Gerry adopted us before Stephanie was born. When he was a teenager he became close to Stephanie’s parents because they were kind and welcoming to him.

  • @elizabethharper3181

    @elizabethharper3181

    9 күн бұрын

    @mireille4751 ah OK, I know she calls him her brother but wasn't sure.

  • @ValerieBarris-wr5mv
    @ValerieBarris-wr5mv9 күн бұрын

    MICHAEL IS GOING TO WANT THE DRIVING GOGGLES.

  • @mariamaru9972
    @mariamaru99729 күн бұрын

    Marie is the magician in the kitchen. She is so well organized and makes everything seem easy, even though we all know it isn't. Confidence is written on her face!

  • @rebeccadanaher1065

    @rebeccadanaher1065

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes, I think Marie has found her forte along with her beautiful flower arrangements.

  • @ankiking

    @ankiking

    9 күн бұрын

    It’s amazing that someone can be so good at two completely different things! Food and flowers! Marie is a treasure!

  • @LIRTC91

    @LIRTC91

    9 күн бұрын

    @@ankiking Not surprising, her attention to detail and her temperament align perfectly to being a great chef!

  • @elizabethrandellswart2397

    @elizabethrandellswart2397

    9 күн бұрын

    I am with Marie I want order and silence when I prepare food.

  • @Tomasinasworld

    @Tomasinasworld

    6 күн бұрын

    Isn't it wonderful that Stephanie has given her this chance to work at this wonderful Chateau ❤

  • @1231ms54
    @1231ms549 күн бұрын

    Gerald is a lot of fun watching, so happy.

  • @user-jg9tk2no3w
    @user-jg9tk2no3w9 күн бұрын

    I love a good rummage around,clearing out finding treasure.I end up on the bed looking at photos with some random hat and a scarf around my neck.lolI love Jerry he's such a bright light of a man.

  • @joyceburkhardt955
    @joyceburkhardt9559 күн бұрын

    Gerry was hilarious during your attic sorting. That mask was too much. 😂

  • @NorineF
    @NorineF9 күн бұрын

    Only a true brother and sister do share such love. God bless you both. ❤

  • @sidrashirazi2620
    @sidrashirazi26209 күн бұрын

    Love when Gerald’s around ❤

  • @teresadonaldson-smith3838
    @teresadonaldson-smith38389 күн бұрын

    I love how fun Gerald is with you. 😅

  • @sfquigley
    @sfquigley9 күн бұрын

    You should tape your dad's paint test sheets on the back of the actual paintings.

  • @catherinefromchristchurchn6508

    @catherinefromchristchurchn6508

    9 күн бұрын

    But only if you use acid free tape!

  • @liro6767
    @liro67679 күн бұрын

    Love how she’s always trying to sort thru cluttered/un-used rooms. So relatable. 😂

  • @yolandagofigure

    @yolandagofigure

    9 күн бұрын

    Right 😂❤

  • @southernboi21

    @southernboi21

    9 күн бұрын

    I know. I can barely keep up with three. Such torture. 😢😅

  • @robloxgoofs1916
    @robloxgoofs19169 күн бұрын

    Jerry cracks me up. Dancing and joking.

  • @marshawargo7238

    @marshawargo7238

    9 күн бұрын

    And then in a huff, Lancelot took his ball & went home😂!!! ❤

  • @elisabethhopson5639
    @elisabethhopson56399 күн бұрын

    It looks like you have found your "Room of Requirement". Sorting through old family stuff can be emotionally draining. Good luck. Marie is working her own wonders in the kitchen. 😀

  • @floriemaya
    @floriemaya8 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂 Gerry absolutely cracks me up

  • @karenhensel35
    @karenhensel359 күн бұрын

    Mummy looks like Princess Diana 👸 ❤

  • @thetartantopiary

    @thetartantopiary

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes- I thought the same thing!

  • @janecurci3169

    @janecurci3169

    9 күн бұрын

    8:39 / 17:48 Yes.... I agree. Should be framed.

  • @carriecece1

    @carriecece1

    9 күн бұрын

    The French version.

  • @SetCCC

    @SetCCC

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes! Can we bring back tye hairstyle? I love it.

  • @annemackenzie7295

    @annemackenzie7295

    9 күн бұрын

    I thought that too😀

  • @MP-js5ro
    @MP-js5ro9 күн бұрын

    Soccer footwork turned clogging- only at LaLande! That was fabulous, Gerry

  • @mavep2855
    @mavep28559 күн бұрын

    Parting with family treasures is very difficult and you can only do it when you are ready. Little by little you will get it all sorted. Marie has her hands full with patron day preparations, may the force be with her. Thanks Stephanie and Philip. 🇨🇦🙏❤️

  • @Seth-gd4mz
    @Seth-gd4mz9 күн бұрын

    Stephanie you are Blessed to have such a supportive and Loving Family all around you!!

  • @cornishcoves9399
    @cornishcoves93999 күн бұрын

    EACH time...I just can't fathom how we will manage whennl Gerry leaves again...he is like sunshine in a monsoon. Wow I had a phone similar even in 1990's!!! you are all a blast of energy ❤

  • @mariedupuis7802
    @mariedupuis78029 күн бұрын

    Gérald is so funny with his good sense of humour ! I particularly like the alien mask 😂❤

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi9 күн бұрын

    Stephanie I so appreciate you sharing some of the family photos and items with fond memory attachment. I was super close to my Dad as well, so I shared a few tears along with you. *hugs*

  • @lorrainel2314
    @lorrainel23149 күн бұрын

    Gerry is such a sweetheart ❤️‍🔥

  • @janefreda7034

    @janefreda7034

    9 күн бұрын

    He's such a lovely older brother

  • @yeseniafroml.a.8020
    @yeseniafroml.a.80209 күн бұрын

    Loved it, love a good old clearing. I’m poor at clearing as I get distracted too and get lost. Gerald is gold, love him, everything is funnier with sweet Gerry. Love your dress Stephanie. Hugs and hugs to Hanni. ❤

  • @wendelyndillard9933
    @wendelyndillard99339 күн бұрын

    Wow. Mummy. Stunning!!! Thank you Gerry for bringing joy and so much spirit. Love seeing Hanni. And Marie the prep for Patron days, you got this! Can't wait to see your sous-chefs. Thank you so much Stephanie for sharing your days with us.

  • @CrazyArtistLady
    @CrazyArtistLady9 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness, you found the lost costume stash!😮

  • @JohannaVeerenhuis
    @JohannaVeerenhuis8 күн бұрын

    That was so lovely… In that thumbnail picture, Isabelle looked so much like late Lady Diane, I think… 😍 It’s a joy to see the bond you have with Gerald, as a brother. My brother and I have always been very close too, but then I lost him when his partner didn’t want to share our parent’s inheritance with me, long story short. Marie, you’re a professional, but even beyond that. A professional cook with an artist’s influence, you go girl! 💪💪 Thank you so much for all the joy! 🫶💞🫶

  • @jezabel1960
    @jezabel19609 күн бұрын

    I loved your and Gerry's attic treasures. Very heart wrenching memories of your dad❤

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite92619 күн бұрын

    Happy times before the Patreon Days! I love it. Everyone is in high spirits. It's contagious. ❤

  • @bluemoon1033
    @bluemoon10339 күн бұрын

    I wish we could see some high resolution copies of these photographs (and more). They are delightful! ✨

  • @lisaa8437
    @lisaa84379 күн бұрын

    Hanni is so adorable!!

  • @jenng.7939
    @jenng.79399 күн бұрын

    Funny how there's always one more room to clear!🤣🤣🤣

  • @cherylchicky
    @cherylchicky8 күн бұрын

    How fun digging thru the attic treasures with Gerald 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍💕

  • @florencemarsh8386
    @florencemarsh83868 күн бұрын

    At this rate Steph you will be keeping everything 😀😀😀😂

  • @mhtammi
    @mhtammi9 күн бұрын

    “Can I have some toilet tissue please? And can you hurry up?” 😂

  • @katieirish5765
    @katieirish57658 күн бұрын

    When you do take time to look at the photos, would you share some more with us? I LOVED seeing the old photos and hearing the story behind them! More please!

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees66379 күн бұрын

    Loved this video of you and Gerald going sorting through bags in the attic. He’s hilarious. What a brilliant childhood you have a castle load of memories ❤

  • @ingalillbelander1235
    @ingalillbelander12358 күн бұрын

    I am living in a 300 year old house and we have a never ending clearing out! But we always say it’s like remission of sins every time we go to the recycling area! Good luck with your clearing out and thanks for the inspiration ❤

  • @predatornz.5493
    @predatornz.54939 күн бұрын

    Your Father looked a very Charming man thank u for showing us so many memories . 🥰.

  • @TowlerAdventures
    @TowlerAdventures9 күн бұрын

    Wow looking at dads things especially his brushes was breathtaking and emotional even from the outside ❤ hugs to you

  • @norabrice
    @norabrice9 күн бұрын

    What a treat, such a glorious group of la landers!! 🥰😘💖

  • @elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971
    @elenitourlotoudesousabrito89719 күн бұрын

    Too much fun to be had. Choosing Gerald was spot on.

  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn9 күн бұрын

    One of the best parts of my day. 🦋 Stephanie your dress is very pretty. 🦋

  • @mattneillninasmom
    @mattneillninasmom9 күн бұрын

    Attic finds still in good condition could be gifts to Patreons on the Day.

  • @katherinespencer2633
    @katherinespencer26339 күн бұрын

    You are so lucky, Stephanie. The family and friends surrounding you and supporting all your endeavors! This is what makes La Lande a success !

  • @Lisa-sp5if
    @Lisa-sp5if8 күн бұрын

    Love watching you guys… Seriously… Gerald is magical. What a burst of light and joy! And he’s in such good shape, God bless him!

  • @ricardathomason5485
    @ricardathomason54859 күн бұрын

    So hard to go through family treasures and photos, so easy to get distracted. Really glad you had Gerald there to help you get through things and to lighten the mood. He knows you and has shared memories. You all are such a whirlwind when you decide to get something done...teamwork makes the dream work. Love you all, look forward to your videos 🤩🙌😍

  • @Raxx777
    @Raxx7778 күн бұрын

    always a joy to watch Gerry

  • @kimkerley4218
    @kimkerley42189 күн бұрын

    The birdsong is the best 😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @Cazgirl-hq4hi

    @Cazgirl-hq4hi

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes it is..nature wins hands down.

  • @sharonlynn123
    @sharonlynn1238 күн бұрын

    I would love to see more of your photo albums!! I love old family photos!!

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme7249 күн бұрын

    Lancelot looking at Gerry like, "What the heck is this guy doing?" 😄 Definitely keep the hat & the googles. I always say, keep all costume possibilities. Oh, no, don't get rid of the negligees! A shame about the green belt, it matched your lemon outfit perfectly. Lovely old photos. Love the bird song.

  • @BethHopkins-dt2yw
    @BethHopkins-dt2yw9 күн бұрын

    So nice to see you all. You were the best part of my day!!!!! Love to all❤❤❤❤

  • @elisabethderu1817
    @elisabethderu18179 күн бұрын

    Looking forward to the Patreon Days! We are in the area already. Good luck with all the preparations. I saw on Marie's insta that she has the serving plates figured out already too. Fun times ahead!

  • @debragonser745
    @debragonser7459 күн бұрын

    Really need to have someone scan all those old pictures into a computer before they turn to yellow and faded!

  • @roddyrooroo
    @roddyrooroo8 күн бұрын

    Loved the family photos of you and your Dad. Must show us more.

  • @sharonstrother5015
    @sharonstrother50158 күн бұрын

    I was hopeful that you and Philip and Lancelot would do a tour of Chateau De Montmagner. I would LOVE to see what history you learn about the place for your other channel. I know you’re all very busy, but would love to see it from all 3 of your perspective. Please think about it.

  • @deeoh3708
    @deeoh37088 күн бұрын

    Loved this video!!! Memories and stories in the attic.. So enjoyable, so funny too! Gerald is such a card :) (ie funny)

  • @michaelt8727
    @michaelt87278 күн бұрын

    It was fun to see Stephanie’s childhood pre-chatelaine photos….And thank you for showing the photo of your father in his younger days as well. After hearing much about him from you, it was nice to create a visual connection with him as someone who was such an important and loved figure in your life. Also have to mention that it’s always a pleasure to see Hanni back as one of Lalande’s charismatic cast of characters.

  • @kathyvick2710
    @kathyvick27109 күн бұрын

    Stephanie and Gerald……great job on clearing out some clutter. It makes you feel sooo good! I’m doing the same in my house. I made a list and little by little I’m going through stuff. Now Stephanie…….regarding your fathers art supplies, do NOT get rid of them. Put all of his art supplies in a plastic bin…labeled….and at some point in time you or even Phillip may take up painting. That is the kind of stuff to keep. 🐶💙🍷🙏

  • @jennytraviss3805
    @jennytraviss38059 күн бұрын

    Stephanie you should attach your Daddy's paint swatches behind the relevant paintings. Such a lovely memory :)

  • @bamalady7314
    @bamalady73149 күн бұрын

    I couldn’t help but think that phone would be great in a “escape room challenge” but chateau style.

  • @constancepoirier5738
    @constancepoirier573818 сағат бұрын

    The scream I let out when I saw Gerry with the mask on!! THANK YOU for the laugh, I truly needed it :D

  • @lisaa8437
    @lisaa84379 күн бұрын

    Jerry Indiana jones had me going! Lol!!

  • @sharon9399
    @sharon93999 күн бұрын

    Just another beautiful day at LaLande🌻🇯🇲🥂

  • @peggydid
    @peggydid8 күн бұрын

    I love seeing your Father's paintbrush roll!

  • @nickiroberts532
    @nickiroberts5328 күн бұрын

    I have one of those french phones!

  • @Serendipity-gj2me
    @Serendipity-gj2me8 күн бұрын

    Gerald is such a colourful character full of beans. Love his accent.

  • @Kitty_cat2001
    @Kitty_cat20019 күн бұрын

    It would be lovely if the priests room could be transformed ❤

  • @user-wh9vj1th3u
    @user-wh9vj1th3u9 күн бұрын

    Love Mummy’s Princess Di haircut in that picture! You are darling!

  • @AnneSmith-mu2ph
    @AnneSmith-mu2ph9 күн бұрын

    Gerald is funny stef ,what a wonderful way to start the day sending lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

  • @gailtrammell998
    @gailtrammell9988 күн бұрын

    Hello Stephanie, I love watching your dreams come to life. And you're laughter is contagious 😅💖

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison58039 күн бұрын

    Another secreted room! And such memories. My brain wants to clear the cupboards and only put your families memories in there. And the Chateaus records. The plans, drawings, paperwork of before and after the many resorations and repairs. An archive if you will.

  • @sandicarpenter2658
    @sandicarpenter26589 күн бұрын

    Mummy was, and still is, a stunning woman.......Sandi x🥰

  • @johnoleary528
    @johnoleary5288 күн бұрын

    Good to have Gerry as you filter the memory boxes 😊

  • @user-cu2jq6fd1g
    @user-cu2jq6fd1g8 күн бұрын

    I love to see Gerry, he is always fun. x

  • @lesserpoo
    @lesserpoo7 күн бұрын

    You and Gerald look like you’re teenagers in your mom’s and dad’s attic! I could just see you two together, rummaging through treasures and pretending you’re off on a real adventure!!

  • @tzok09
    @tzok099 күн бұрын

    I love that Ausi cowboy hat!

  • @jourdainjardin846
    @jourdainjardin8468 күн бұрын

    The attic room would be a lovely secret snug

  • @jimmyconnolly3461
    @jimmyconnolly34619 күн бұрын

    Mummy looking like Lady Diana.

  • @jodala

    @jodala

    9 күн бұрын

    She really does!!

  • @melissacoelho8413

    @melissacoelho8413

    9 күн бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing!

  • @DevonaRavenhold

    @DevonaRavenhold

    9 күн бұрын

    I had to double take because I thought that she was Princess Diana as well!

  • @MaryEllen_of_OBX

    @MaryEllen_of_OBX

    9 күн бұрын

    I thought so too!

  • @MyPupDash

    @MyPupDash

    9 күн бұрын

    That's who I thought it was lol

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage73159 күн бұрын

    Gerry is so funny! Well done a good variety!

  • @lindawentink2725
    @lindawentink27258 күн бұрын

    Very emotionall going through all the old things. Well done🤗

  • @0210rokvist
    @0210rokvist9 күн бұрын

    You make the vlogs, that I always look forward to see. Sometimes I save it for a while to get the full impact. I love your vlogs

  • @Hellyers
    @Hellyers8 күн бұрын

    Gerry is on top form today!

  • @melaniewest3947
    @melaniewest39479 күн бұрын

    Love the forest walk. Great job clearing the attic gerry and stephanie

  • @merlinsowl9458
    @merlinsowl94589 күн бұрын

    Fun! I went to a chateau once who had a massive basket with funky hats etc. In it and after dinner with drinks they’d say “ have at it the basket holds your fun self” we all dove in and laughed all night wearing fun attire: put them back and now I add to it when I visit fun fun fun!! 👍❤️

  • @elizabethcoffee8436
    @elizabethcoffee84368 күн бұрын

    You and Gerry are the perfect two to tackle all that sentimentality…❤

  • @elaineminto1828
    @elaineminto18284 күн бұрын

    We're not going to look at any photos - proceeds to look at photos 🤣

  • @sdole9448
    @sdole94489 күн бұрын

    Would be fun if you had a "time Warp room" or "Chateau Originals" room that had the old TV, the Old phone, and a very 1970s feel. Would actually be quite a nostalgic hit with many guests.

  • @vikkibryan2562
    @vikkibryan25629 күн бұрын

    Ooo can't wait x

  • @sineadkelliher1370
    @sineadkelliher13708 күн бұрын

    Gerald and Lancelot!,, ❤❤🥰

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown9 күн бұрын

    When I was working on a collection for Louis Vuitton they made us all take turns to have a massage and I still remember how great it was.

  • @OD0213
    @OD02139 күн бұрын

    So happy to see Hanni again after so long 😊

  • @rayn8740
    @rayn87409 күн бұрын

    The new china pantry? I never really understood what happened to the old china pantry. Is it going to be the same room? Is it going to have the same hexagonal fixture in the middle of the room? Didn't it come from the Ritz in Paris? Was that a hint about the episode for British Television? Stephanie, why do you do this to me? Clearing out the attic room must have been bittersweet. I suspect that you kept some emotional moments between the two of you. How special to have had each other for the task.❤ Marie, you have this, just breathe. It's going to be perfectly lovely. This will be a Patron Day for the ages. On my wish list of special returns would be Tomas and Jared. Both were so delightful in their own special ways. But there have been so many wonderful individuals at Lalande, it would not be fair to limit the list to two.

  • @carolinegooder7091

    @carolinegooder7091

    9 күн бұрын

    They never put the China room into the old dairy room. That room became the Gardeners tea room. ❤ They put one and now a second piece of furniture into the small salon next to the kitchen to start the China room. ❤ The hexagon piece of furniture hasn't made it into the room yet. ❤

  • @rayn8740

    @rayn8740

    9 күн бұрын

    @@carolinegooder7091 For some reason, I thought the current accommodations were temporary. I'd love to have an updated tour of the Château, so much has changed. I didn't realize the little attic room existed until today. It would make a nice little room for someone.

  • @calvarychapelnorthjersey7040

    @calvarychapelnorthjersey7040

    9 күн бұрын

    ​@@carolinegooder7091 How do you know so much about LaLande? Are you one of the volunteers? I've noticed you seem to always have more information than we see on the vlog, which I appreciate.

  • @bluemoon1033

    @bluemoon1033

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes. I love Tomas. Come back! 💖✨

  • @bluemoon1033

    @bluemoon1033

    9 күн бұрын

    @@calvarychapelnorthjersey7040 it’s either Stephanie or Philip.

  • @andreagoodman1636
    @andreagoodman16367 күн бұрын

    SO glad Percy is well enough to travel again! ❤❤

  • @cliffhorman6846
    @cliffhorman68468 күн бұрын

    The attic was really touching. And I loved the bird song in the forest.

  • @carolynkeesee8217
    @carolynkeesee82179 күн бұрын

    Hello from California. The recent visit to Hampton Gardens was pure eye candy.

  • @charmainemanley
    @charmainemanley9 күн бұрын

    What if you make an envelope of the paint colors your father chose for specific paintings, any notes, etc. and attach it to the back so it will always be with it.

  • @ginnyrabbitt-jenkins535
    @ginnyrabbitt-jenkins5356 күн бұрын

    Love antique phone. That is a keeper. Nice to have the Chateau for you and the others with out guest

  • @hollykeller1545
    @hollykeller15459 күн бұрын

    Fun episode! Loved the photos!!!

  • @mzm4245
    @mzm42458 күн бұрын

    You could attach your fathers colour selections, notes, etc to the back of the relevant paintings.