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PATREON: Hello from Lalande and Extra Carnival Scenes!

A very special thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. You have made The Chateau Diaries one of the top 400 Patreon accounts in the world, and have transformed not only our lives here, but the future of this beautiful chateau! I’m overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will continue to survive and flourish because of you, thank you!!!

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Anonymous

Ahh yey!! 😁

Anonymous

Yahoo! Hello from Denton, TX USA

Anonymous

Best wishes to Mummy!

Anonymous

💛🙌🥰🙏Sending a Huge Hug , Lots of Love & Blessings… we are in trying times.. Sweet Dreams Love…Xoxo 💛Kimberly from Northern California Prayers for All MummyPercy Gerry 🥰🌷💛💙

Anonymous

Dana and Sabina dancing! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

Anonymous

Lots of prayers for Isabelle! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Anonymous

My very best thoughts go to Isabelle for a successful procedure and a quick recovery. Rest up and sleep well, Stephanie. See you tomorrow. Followed by a bit of pizza trivia. The first pizzeria in Venice was the Conca d'Oro in 1947, while the world's largest pizza was fired up in Rome in 2012 at 13,580 square feet. Taste wise, I'm wondering if it was quantity over quality.

Anonymous

Sending love and ‘Get well’ hugs to your mum. xx

Anonymous

Thank you for continuing to share with us! Best wishes for your mother's recovery. I hope you take time to rest as well - you deserve to take a break.

Anonymous

🍀to Isabelle 💕

Anonymous

💛 Perfect...Much LOVE&Prayers for all...Venice looked !like a dream 💛💛😊😊🙏 All the beautiful dresses & seeing Cat, yay...so fun..does she know how much she's missed..Nighty Night...From Northern California💙💛🌼🙏

Anonymous

When we were in Rome in 2003 on an Insight tour they took a bus load of us to a 500 year old pizza restaurant. The pizzas were still being baked in a wood fire oven. So yes! Pizza was around in the 1800s…and before.

Anonymous

Best wishes to Isabelle, i’ve had the same surgery in both eyes. She should be right as rain in no time! Its really life changing being able to see clearly, even if its only one eye.

Anonymous

That was a lovely respite from all the hard things going on in the world right now. Thank you for sharing. 🥰Saying prayers for Isabel's eyesight.

Anonymous

Wishing Isabelle a very speedy recovery!! :)

Anonymous

Wishing Mum Isabelle a very successful and speedy recovery 🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Anonymous

Sending prayers to Isabelle for a proper healing and perfect vision. So kind of you to think of everyone and giving this update.

Anonymous

Thank you for sharing this happy weekend with us 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇦

Anonymous

The greatest gift we get for being Patrons is the escape from our woes and worries that you all so magically provide. Thank you. If only for a short time, several times a week, the escapism is what we so desperately need.

Anonymous

Get well soon Isabel

Anonymous

Best to your mom. Love Venice and your escapades. Gorgeous out fits. It was surreal watching everyone come over the bridge. I’m wishing hard the lake project comes through. I am going to come to have a picnic on the island. Pray for both sides of this war. Don’t think the people want it.

Anonymous

Wishing a Speedy recovery for your beautiful mother

Anonymous

Speedy recovery Isabelle, much love from Australia

Anonymous

So glad you posted this. Never got to see Amaury's costume in the other videos. He looked excellent of course, as did you all. What great fun. Who else would go to a pizza parlor in 18th century panniers? And is Dana with Davey now? I love seeing you all pair up. It's lovely and romantic and makes me so happy for you.

Anonymous

Loved the video Steph! And seeing you and Philip together at the piano brought tears to my eyes! You look so happy together. I wish Isabelle a speedy recovery and a successful outcome. Hopefully she and Percy will soon be at LaLande to see you all and enjoy all the new changes. And welcome home!

Anonymous

All the best to your Mom❣️

Anonymous

Sending healing love to Mummy!!!!!

Anonymous

Thank you for sharing. I hadn’t realized that mummy didn’t have sight in one eye. My sister lost her sight/eye to cancer but is doing well after 20 years. Knowing my sister’s situation, I understand the stress of surgery or anything happening to the seeing eye. Your mom and you have a great outlook on life and may positive vibes carry you through.

Anonymous

You guys sure know how to throw a party- looked like so much fun. All the costumes were fabulous. Great filming Phillip as always. Hope mummy's procedure was a success.

Anonymous

Love<3

Anonymous

I sooooo miss Kat. She is a scream and always leaves me in fits of giggles.

Anonymous

Hope your Mom's eye surgery was successful. Looks like you had a great party, it was great to see Kat- LOVE HER!!!!!!

Anonymous

Lots of love to Isabelle. Wishing her well soon 😘😘. Loved watching you in Venice and walking from the Palazzo. Those streets I am lucky enough to know so well. ❤️ You all looked amazing .

Anonymous

Loved everything about this - and my daughter just bought me a new puzzle of VENICE...... must add it to the list of places to visit.

Anonymous

That moment when Stephanie sits by Philip at the piano and puts hear head to his....so sweet. More sweet moments btwn you both please. Brought me tears. Prayers to Isabelle that the surgery was successful. Love from 🇨🇦

Anonymous

Praying for Isabelle a speedy recovery and restored eyesight!! Thanks for the wonderful party. I think we might have a new romance brewing with Dana and Davey perhaps?😉 ……praying for peace and freedom for 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

Anonymous

🥰🙏Praying for your Mum that she has a speedy recovery & will be back in the garden at Lalande in no time!😉 💖💖Such magical Venice memories with loved ones!💖💖 I envy you!

Anonymous

Such a theatrical Venice interlude, thanks for sharing. All best for Isabelle’s recovery. Not everyone can look so stylish in recovery!

Anonymous

I’m echoing the many good wishes for Isabelle. It’s a very scary time and you are all being extremely brave. I ALWAYS love the more informal, peek behind the curtain videos you sometimes do. Your bloopers reel from last year’s advent marathon is my absolute favorite video out of your hundreds of videos. And on that note it was lovely seeing Cat again, and to hear her reprise “Editing Stephanie.” P.S. Check out the video Edd and Anna posted today collecting money for Ukrainian children via a very reputable charity. 👏👏👏

Anonymous

I do wish your darling Mummy a safe and speedy recovery…brave little lady. God bless all.xx

Anonymous

Wishing Isabelle a fast recovery. One thing that can be said about South Africa is the excellent private health care, she is in good hands.💐

Anonymous

Dear Isabelle, I am hoping Percy will read this to you. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. You bring so much joy and happiness to Stephanie’s vlogs when you appear. I’m never happier than when you and dear Percy are sharing little titbits of your life with us. You have had a lot on your plate and it’s important you allow yourself to heal without stress.I have every faith that Percy will care for you marvellously. Stephanie. A charming update. I love that second dress. What beautiful costume and the BACK. Splendid.

Anonymous

I was so moved when Philip started to play something romantic on the piano, and then Stephanie placed her head on his shoulder. True love ❤️

Anonymous

Wonderful to see you all enjoying yourselves . Absolutely loved Philip playing a ludvicio einaudi composition which is my all time favourite piece super talented

Anonymous

You might have been v tired when you made this wee vid Stephanie but true to form it's action packed. Firstly, huge Get Well Soon xxxxx Mummy Isabelle & best wishes to Percy too.. . You all must be so concerned. Secondly, Thank you for a wonderful peek into your Venician Party - I've been immersed in taking in the ghastly reality of war in Ukraine these 6 days - so an escape into your world is just delicious (tho I know you are aware of prob not untouched by events unfolding). Shout out to my buddy Dan whose personal Vids Ive missed hugely whilst he's been on this wee jolly 🤣😂, but lovely to see him enjoying the party. Do I see another beautiful romance? Davey & Dana? Well, that's one I didn't see coming but hey.... HOW LOVELY FOR THEM BOTH ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I just love that modern / bonkers ballet dance Dana and is it Simone? Performed.. 👏👏👏🩰 just Hi-ar-ilous🤣😂🤣 she's a dark horse, seems soo serious but is really a wild child. there were lots of fabulous bits, your delicious Aunt n Uncle in their finery, Nati stunningly gorgeous as always, didn't see much of Amaury bar the cut throat table tennis match wie his Bro.. Curtis was lovely too. Finally, am delighted your patreon funds are continuing and stable. I can't wait to see the forest project blossom.. Has anyone suggested naturalising English bluebells ( not the invasive Spanish ones) in the woods.. That would be stunning for springtime. Thank you again for a window into fun in one of my favourite cities too.. And I think I bought my papier mache mask in that wee shop if it was on the Rialto.. Bye bye for now 💋

Anonymous

Dear Isabelle I hope you are feeling a lot better after your operation, keep well. Stephanie I loved all of this, when you said that you had loosened your corset, it brought back fond memories of my Grandmother. She would say after an evening out that she was going home and taking off her stays. I take it she meant her girdle. Great footage of the party and the walk through Venice. Loved it a lot. Everyone looked amazing and Phillip you looked fantastic. All of you were Tres Chic! Lots of love from the Dordogne xxx

Anonymous

https://youtu.be/qAhRyFcyvfo There are gardens in Venice

Anonymous

Oh I do love the drunken behind the scenes!!! The party looked hilarious fun! Get well soon Mummy! X

Anonymous

Now and then, a little decadence is good for us all! Ice-cream among the green vegetables! Thank you for the video!

Anonymous

Hope Mummy feels better soon.xx

thechateaudiaries

We love the idea of bulbs naturalizing in the woods, but because we have a spectacular bluebell forest in our other wood, we might concentrate on other bulbs - snowdrops, daffodils, etc. We all love a good romance, but Dana and Davy are just friends 😊

Anonymous

I thought that all the mad dancing had something to do with the kitchen at Lalande, maybe some fumes from the chimney or a defective machine but turns out NO, it's just 'normal' Lalander global madness ! Goodness what a space to go mad in. I had a friend some years back who divorced and moved to Venice where she bought a huge Palazzo and restored it, not sure if she is still there as she loves to buy houses and move. Yesterday I watched an estate agent show a Palazzo for sale in Venice, wonderful building, no idea how many billions. Nice to know that you are all back safely xxxx

Anonymous

Lovely vlog, thank you, Stephanie. So good to see Cat again. Please extend my very best wishes to dear Mummy Isabelle for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery. I am sure that Percy will look after her well.

Anonymous

Sending Isabel all best wishes for a swift recovery! ❤️❤️❤️ - you and Philip at the piano 😊. Dressing up in Venice is definitely on my bucket list now!

Anonymous

Sending huge love and get better soon vibes to Isabelle for her eye operation. I love seeing you all together having fun. It's our escape in these woeful times. 🙏🇺🇦🙏 There are beautiful gardens in Venice, Monty Don our UK gardening guru made a programme that was screened in January I think of the Venetian gardens ,he also went to the Croatian coast and to Greece. Check it out everyone it's so lovely.

Anonymous

I echo the others with prayers for your Mother. The trip looked fantastic and it was good to see old friends!

Anonymous

I am currently over 3000km away from my home and recovering after an eye operation, so I can totally feel your concern for your lovely Mum. This is my fourth eye operation in three years and I am so grateful for the skill and care I have received -hopefully Isabel is receiving similar care. Sending my very best wishes temporarily from Adelaide Australia

Anonymous

Saying a prayer for Isabel's speedy recovery. My mother is also blind in one eye and I can imagine how scary that type of surgery would be. Thanks for sharing more of the magical time in Venice.

Anonymous

In the words of Dan - best Patreon vlog EVER!😅🤩👏🏼 What a lovely and fun bunch of people you all are, and I especially loved the piano bit. 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 Philip’s playing and Dana/Sabina’s dancing… Amazing!!🤣 Vivienne was right, Philip is a star! 🌟He just seems to support, enrich and adapt to any situation in your life, and he does it in such a genuine and endearing way. And on top of that he’s a cutie. 🔥😙 Philip’s a keeper!💕 I only missed Marie Wiik, that would have included all my favorite people in one video, but I think we’ll see her soon, isn’t that right? 😉 Also, speedy recovery to Mummy! 💐

Anonymous

He showed one which fronted the Grand Canal, it could be seen from I think, Stephanie's balcony!

Anonymous

Would love to see an interview with Davey. His background, how you met, etc. unless there is already one that I have missed.

Anonymous

Stephanie you need to start your own clothing line! You have such beautiful taste that you could be an amazing designer!

Anonymous

Praying for Mummy with you all! Thank you for the video darlin it was wonderful! Great party, beautiful friends and costumes, Philip playing the music while everyone danced, and then him playing something romantic and you two just fell away from the world for a second! It was so lovely! I hope you rest well and can’t wait for the Chateau Diaries!! Much love ❤️

Anonymous

Speedy recovery to your darling mummy. The garden plans are so amazing. I paused every few minutes to Google certain plants thinking hmmmm would they work in my Mississippi garden? Lastly absolutely loved hearing Philip play. We could do with more of that. What a fun ride your Italian vacation was. So glad you’re safely home and refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges.

Anonymous

Hey Stephanie, I hope your mother recovers well. I don't know if it's happening or I’m wrong (hopefully,) but I've noticed your numbers here on Patreon and on YouTube going down, and it troubles me that you might be losing the "momentum" with all of the ongoing plans and restoration taking place at LaLande. I hope it is not so, running out of funding with so much happening could be highly concerning. Do you have the reserves to complete everything if by any chance your income goes drastically down? You are taking on quite a lot, and on top of that, are now about to launch a new channel with Oliver. I hope you’re not chewing more than you can swallow, truly.

Anonymous

Love to mommy. I am sure she was n very good hands. Loved watching everyone having such a good time xx

Anonymous

Thank you for yet another wonderful video! Best wishes to Isabelle as she recovers. Stephanie, I know you are not comfortable sharing your relationship on camera but that moment between you and Phillip really helped us know you. The look on both of your faces was so pure and honest. A person can begin to seem a bit artificial if the most personal parts of their lives are left out. Imagine Isabelle without Percy or your uncle without your aunt. It would seem incomplete, empty, contrived. When I saw you sitting at the piano I felt I was getting a more complete picture of who you are. You don't owe that to anyone, but it is nice as a patron to feel as if you have a complete picture of the person you choose to patronize and for that I thank you! Also, please show more of Philip, he is so talented, it was a pleasure to hear him play.

Anonymous

Sabina dancing gave me such Von Trapp children perform for the dinner party guests vibes, perfection!

Anonymous

I hope you are more rested now and that there has been positive news about mummy. What a fabulous few weeks you have all been having. Makes up for all the months of lockdown, and puts my plans for a caravan holiday somewhat in the shade! 😂 wonderful costumes in a stunning setting.

Anonymous

Rather a strange tone to you comment! One would say rather sarcastic, but not in a good way 🤨

Anonymous

Speedy recovery to mummy and the way you looked at Phillip well playing the piano, says it all ❤️

Anonymous

I did put this on your latest Facebook post, but thought I’d do it here as well! Not connected to this video, but is to do with the chateau!!!! With having the lake surveyed & having to create a separate route for fish to avoid the lake, you could possibly creating a number of hydroelectric dams. Just one can supply a standard 3 bedroom house all its needs, they generally cost from £6000+ per unit. Two could probably be fitted, one on the entry and one on the exit of the lake. This would create a massive supply of “free” electricity and could be done all at once well doing the lake, but could be done in stages, to keep the cost down if need be. Other then regular checks on making sure the dam is clear of debris, the only cost would be replacing bearings every year or two. Stage one, create platforms for the equipment and design the areas of the lake ready to use the flow of water. Stage two, Install one of the hydroelectric dams and use it. Stage three, install the final dam and add to the system. https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/tech/micro-hydro-electric/ Hope this is useful and possible something to think about, I’m not sure but probably could be used at the natural swimming pool as well!

Anonymous

Holding Isabelle in my thoughts for a perfect recovery under Percy’s loving care. Venice is magical in the winter. As I have only visited in the comparatively quiet month of January, I appreciate the contrast of you taking us along to experience the splendor of the Carnevale de Venezia. The architecture is what always draws me to Venice. I loved every moment of your recent tour of the stunning palazzo.

Anonymous

What fun! I felt like I was at the best party! I loved Phillip playing for all of you revelers. And your head on his shoulder was so dear, Stephanie. I'm an actress, a theater person, and our parties are so like this. It's just so much fun, and not at all stuffy and proper. I love it!

Anonymous

How fabulous the last of your stay in Venice Stephanie you are an angel my days have been full to the brim with wonder beauty mystery transported back in time Venice a city built on wooden beams streets of canals gondolas bridges leading to hidden streets sharing with all our Chateau friends fellow vloggers my day is complete You say it’s all because of us But you are the mastermind bringing magic to us all😍😍😘😘❤️So pleased mummy is ok her eye restored all the more to watch you all😀👌Thankyou my love Bellissimo Amore your devoted follower and friend from New Zealand❤️❤️👌👌

Anonymous

Thinking of your mum this morning and hope everything okay ❤️ thank you for keeping us up to date and enjoy being back home x

Anonymous

Magic! 😊💕

Anonymous

7:03 I see you so Happy.

thechateaudiaries

Thank you for your concern! But I’m not too sure what you mean about my channel going down? YouTube viewing figures naturally fluctuate each month, and they’re showing as lower at the moment because I’ve gone from 9 videos per week in December to 1 or 2 per week this year. In fact December and January were two of the best months I’ve ever had on my channel (only topped by the month during the first lockdown when my channel went viral). And luckily my subscriber numbers are still rising 😊 Patreon numbers always dip at the end of the month, though I think they will remain a little lower this month whilst many focus their attention on the situation in Ukraine. I have set aside a large sum for the lake, so, whatever the future brings, that should be able to go ahead. Now that we have all of the equipment and materials we can continue work on the garden and the panelling in the chateau for the foreseeable future. The façades are a huge job that would undeniably be affected by a drop in income. I am cautiously optimistic about the future of Lalande’s renovations, but I’m not taking anything for granted. As it is, I have to pinch myself every month that you’re all making this possible ❤️

Anonymous

I agree with what everyone has said about Mummy, romance between you and your sweetheart, seeing the wonderful Kat, the dancing, your new channel with Ollie, garden plans, fun with all the peeps from Manor & Maker and Chateau Love etc. I really missed seeing Michael Petherick, Marie Wiik, Maria (she left while you were in S. Africa?), Michael and Ruth, Nick, Marie and Antoine) and it also seemed like an amazing place to have reconnected with Selmar and Tatiana too 😢. They were all missed in your joyous celebration!! Hoping they are all well!

Anonymous

Best wishes to Isabelle for a speedy recovery! Loved seeing the behind the scenes footage as always! So happy for you that you managed to get your long-awaited Venice trip in - love to all.

Anonymous

Thank you so much, Stephanie, I needed that additional Venice footage ( :

Anonymous

What absolute joy!! I knew y’all were having a great time but it looks so much better🥳 than my imagination. Everyone looks fabulous and I love that cape you made. Fur is so warm. I’m sorry but I bought all of mine before they decided that scavenger animals should run rampart. My very best wishes for Isabelle and her eye surgery. Very scary for everyone. Quick and perfect results! I just loved seeing you and Philip together☺️

Anonymous

I could not have put it better. <3 The footage of Philip and Stephanie was heart-filling.

Anonymous

Yeah breakups are sad, especially with two so very young precious kids, I hope they don’t suffer much since the parents are handling things lovingly and well. Off topic, what happened to the two volunteer girls that I think are Russian, I thought I saw one of them with you in Venice, are they gone from the chateau already? Sorry, but I can’t remember their names. The blonde one was the one in Venice right? Are they back in Russia?

Anonymous

This is officially my favorite vlog you have ever done Stephanie. I think you should screenshot and frame that image of you and Phillip at the piano, the beauty was magnificent.

Anonymous

S+P =<3 so sweet!

Anonymous

What a wonderful experience❣️ Great friends, costumes, food and so much fun! Thanks for bring us along! I worked at Canada's Stratford festival as a seamstress years ago and love seeing you guys make your own costumes and dress up.

Anonymous

hips don't lie! haha, and Kat's carefully edited swearing on editing;) hilarious clips. That moment with you an Phillip at the piano!!

Anonymous

Cat's pose while playing ping pong was hilarious. No coy fanning of the paddle there. 😂