HISTORICAL COSTUMES FOR THE CHATEAU!!! 

What I love about Stephanie is how joyfully she celebrates every worker and volunteers efforts. Her appreciation is beautiful! I come from a lifetime in the hospitality industry and appreciation and understanding of the value of our work was everything.

I wish Percy could video Isabelle’s reaction to seeing the changing landscape. She has invested so much love into the property too! I would have loved to see her surprise and appreciation for all the changes as well!

all those branches - can make woven garden edges

I really hope Michael Petherick will be joining you at Easter, he will look fabulous in Bridgerton costume. Besides I miss his fabulous smile, charm and sweetness at Lalande.

Using the furnishing fabric reminded me of when I was 18. I made a top from a lovely furnishing fabric, went to meet a new boyfriend’s parents and matched their curtains!

I always tell my husband this is the best vlog, better than the previous one but this is the way I feel every time. Stephanie, this is so welcome and appreciated. I am so happy that tour 16 year plus long dream is moving ahead. Progress causes such an infectious and invigorating feeling. Congratulations. So happy for you.

I am completely in awe of people like Sian who can sew and create wearable works of art.😊

I hope Dan keeps a journal documenting everything he has done at LaLande - will make a wonderful book someday. Totally envious of all the wood chips they are generating - also fire wood. As a long-term subscriber, it is inspiring to see how much you and your team of fantastic "LaLanders" have achieved. Your mother and Percy will be truly amazed when they return. Fashionistas Selmar and Philip will be utterly in their element for the "Bridgeton Extravaganza" - really looking forward to the event. This was an amazing video - so much progress happening - a true "Spring" at LaLande!

These designs for the Period costumes are so wonderful. Reminds me of Sense and Sensibility, EMMA, Jane Austen etc. Phillip looks wonderful as does Selmar. Time to have Annalise to do magic on Selmar's hair. Selmar is such a hunk.

A custom made Bridgerton inspired dress is something I didn’t know I needed in my life until now 😍

Wow! [will Selmar be wearing some purple?] LOL! No sooner did I ask than the word 'aubergine' came out of Selmar's mouth!

I wish Kat was there. I know she fell in love with the silver princess dress from before.

I ordered and received a beautiful surcote from Sian. It's sooooooo beautiful and I feel amazing when I wear it. Thanks Sian.

SELMAR LAUGHING WAS THE BEST!! It was so funny. Love him. All in good fun indeed!

Thank you Stephanie & Phillip for not overplaying music with your filming. You have allowed us to share your spring birds, & I just drank in their happy songs!

you could use some of the wood to build the shelter you talked about against the wall in the veg garden , would be perfect and from your own grounds

On my way to Lalande to attend the Bridgerton party. See u 🌻

Wonderful as usual, but my favorite comment was Ian's about Marie; "she's got a gift." Spot on!!!

"It's French lunchtime" - being French this really cracked me up :D Our lunch is sacred haha

Another fabulous episode 🤗 How divine to have a home where dressing up in period costumes is not out of place. So perfect. The work being done outside is transforming the Chateau to something spectacular for the future. Well done everyone. Thank you to the Patrons who have enabled Stephanie to continue her vision.

Oh Nati you are completely Adorable. You gave me such a giggle when you flipped your hood over your face, beautiful and a bit silly at the same time. 🌹

The façade of Lalande is just so romantic. I fall back in love with it every time it's on screen.

Can see the joy on your face Stephanie! wonderful day at Lalande..

Wow, talk about a hive of activity. Wonderful to see and even Thor is competing with all those strutting males as he doesn't want to be outshone by Philip and Selmar in their finery. LOL😁

With all the fast 'fashion' that abounds today, it's great to see Sian at work fitting everyone for their 'new clothes'... I do miss sewing, so now it's time to get all may machines serviced. I have a stash of laces from my days in intimate apparel, so it's definitely time to sort out the ones that Stephanie could use. To stiffen cotton lace, use a commercial spray fabric starch, for delicate lace try a solution of a water and a clear drying glue.... Lalande is starting a whole new era... Stephanie I can feel your excitement! 🏰👍🦘

I absolutely LOVED seeing the men looking so elegant and stately. I believe the Lalander's have started a trend. How wonderful it would be to see men wearing such flattering clothing. Love you all !!!

The “MEN” of La Londe always remind me of men from the Regency period in history. I love your costumer. She’s awesome! Great vlog! So much going on!❤️❤️❤️❤️. Amazing changes are happening quickly. Everything has gotten so overgrown through the years and now it’s getting back to its beauty. Princess dresses! Awesome!! The men of la Londe are going to be so handsome in these period clothes....elegant for sure!

Sian is so very talented!!!

I remember how exciting it was when I restored my old 19th c home. It was so wonderful to see things go from a ruin to potential all the way to completion. I loved the process and the collaboration through the entire process. I know her joy and enthusiasm is real and not feigned. It’s wonderful that her hard work and vision got her to this point.

A Bridgerton Easter! It’s going to be so much fun!! .., we’ll need a Medieval Springtime party too!! To give all those glorious costumes an event to be worn and admired. Such a talented designer!

It is such a joy take share Stephanie's joy of the restoration of the chateau. The years of work really bring life to the soul of la Lande. Beautiful! Many blessings.

Nice to see the bedroom I stayed in. Reminding me of my stay at Lalande.

What joy and happiness surrounds you!

If you have a metal detector, detect around where the walls are and were...if they're low enough for people centuries ago, to sit, on there is usually a coin or two that has been dropped, as well as bits and pieces of jewelry, etc. Also at the food of old, large trees where people would rest, stop work for a rest or a bite to eat, or to even have an intimate picnic...again, things get lost....wondering too, have you found any area(s) that may have been used as a refuse or trash heap or dump, away from the Chateau? Usually when damaged jewelry, shoes, plates, brushes, bottles, and so on, along with other garbage and trash, were usually placed in a designated area. You have a lot of exploring to do. If you choose to go for walks, you should always take a detector with you. On the edge of your property, near old roadways, or paths, are usually where you find things that have been dropped or things like shoe or knee buckles from the 15th-16th century lost from both men and women's attire. Rings have been lost, usually if someone removes their gloves in the winter while outside. Things from a man's pouch or cloak were lost when they were removing gloves or other items from them. Combs used in women's hair as well as earrings, were sometimes lost as well, while roaming the grounds, or taking a walk with someone who was courting her. Children's toys is another thing that is sometimes found. Because your grounds and buildings go SO far back in time/history, there are probably a lot of secrets just waiting to be discovered! Lucky you! (If I had a wonderful place like yours, so old and with so much history, I would try to designate a time at least a couple of days a month in the spring, summer and fall, to take excursions on your grounds with a detector) . It will be great exercise, giving you a perfect opportunity to get even more acquainted with your "estate" and interact with that amazing nature that surrounds you. If you end up finding some neat things, you can create a display area, on your main floor, with each item, labeling what it is, and where you found it on the grounds. Wonder if you should perhaps name the different areas on your grounds and have signs made and erected to use as reference points for your guests. Visitors will get a better feel of those who lived there in the past.

Those dresses are lovely!! I especially like the ruching in the back. Philip’s hair looks really good tied back. How fitting that Thor would show off on the day of the regency style fittings 😄 I’ve never seen the chateau from that angle and it is even more majestic.

This lady is so talented

I’ve become so invested in seeing the improvements being made to the chateau!! I can’t wait to see what it looks like a year from now!

The ruffles on the portrait could be part of a very fancy chemise, which would always be worn under their dresses to protect the fabric and their skin.

All of your projects are infectious . . . makes me want to go out and clear the yard and chop down trees. Very motivational vlogs‼️

THANK-YOU!! it was a GREAT day at Lalande...I share Stephanie's view about our historical homes...they should be preserved and each step that is taken assures another 100yrs or more for this grand ole Lady that is Lalande!!!

What a fantastic day for you all!! It was breath taking to see how big the moat is and just how much Dan and Brian had achieved in such a short space of time. Cannot wait to see your Bridgerton outfits finished. Sian is such a talented lady, so the dresses and gentlemens outfits will be beyond beautiful. I really really hope Kat gets back in time to join in and have a dress of her own. Lovely to see so much is happening, moving forward and coming together. We finally made it back in to the garden...hoorah!!... lots of clearing and afterwards had the biggest home made cappuccino you've ever seen, whilst watching your vlog. A wonderful way to end the day. Love to you all xx

Hello everyone lots of love from South Africa 👏👏👏👏🌼🌼🌼🌼🇿🇦🇿🇦👋❤️ Spero

Someone tell Stephanie a potter's wheel, kiln & French mud, can be such fun,soothing & theraputic,SAFE & when fully set up even make money selling finished pieces of baked ware.

How wonderful to have a dress made for you!!! Bridgerton style no less!! Everything looks so amazing around the chateau. CONGRATULATIONS on 200th!!🥂🍾

A hive of activity. I really enjoy it when we see what everyone is up to. Inside and out. Good job Steph.

Always sorry for the close of your show! A day without steph and the crew is a day without sunshine!!

All the Diaries videos are my favourites but this one I found so exciting....I've started making my own clothes again, just like I used to back in the day 60s/70s this was so motivating to get things done. Cheers.

Huge changes, amazing! One of my favourite developments at Lalande as it opens up a whole new aspect to this lovely quiet jewel of a property. Davey’s vision for a formal garden on this side of the old chateau is simply perfect.

The Vendetta Couture is absolutely gorgeous and all of you will look stunning and handsome indeed...

You have more costumes parties in one year that the rest of us have in a life time. ..

So beautiful and fun. I never want each episode to end. So I keep watching the past ones. Thank you for inspiring our dreams and encouraging our hopes.

Things are happening and it’s so exciting! I love that you want to share your Chateau with your community. If I lived there I would be so pleased to have that view.

It is so wonderful to see so much activity going on!

Wonderful to see such a lot happening. Heart lifting to watch. Well done everyone. ❤️

The costumes are just lovely(so far) 🌼🌸I can’t wait to see you all dressed up in them @ Easter 🥰

Love the view now the trees are down. It's going to look fabulous 💐

The grounds of the chateau are looking fabulous,so fun to watch the transformation!!!🪓🎋

The dresses look STUNNING! Also, your hair, Stephanie is looking so healthy!

The Chateau is undergoing a great uplift and it is Wonderful to see it all come about.

Stephanie’s gentle tact when it was suggested that her salon curtains be made into a dress! - today’s episode was so packed. I’m so pleased for you all and happy to be allowed to share the joy.

The dresses are stunning nati’s dress is beautiful and the Bridgestone dresses are so lovely Phillip will look so handsome in his suit and Selmar too loved this vlog thank you

This reminded me of a bed covering that was given to my grandmother by my great grandmother when she married. Amazing fabric brocade fabric,amazing quality it's around 100 years old. My grandmother gave it to me to make a jacket that gives kimono/wrap/button up with pearls design vibes, it was my first jacket and praise be to God it was my best work yet. So glad the design worked out, making everything symmetrical and even making a belt to wrap around, out of the same fabric. I love it so much, and i will keep it forever. And around my house there is all these gorgeous brocade fabric curtains, with deep blues and golds, for years i have been eyeing them. I may do it later in order to preserve and celebrate them in a new form. God bless you all!

Lots of love from Imperia from Malta 😁 Have been watching the Chateau Diaries since 2019 and I am a Patreon 😊 Well done on all the works!

A good one today! Love the costumes, being made, the work on the dry canal so be glad when you have the lake back! You have some of the hardest working folks I ever saw! Love Thor he is just too pretty! Thanks for making a perfect end to my day!

Loved it all the clearing of the trees . The costume making will look fab . Philip doing his norm making me chuckle. So much progress on everything. Well done

i didn't notice i was smiling throughout the video--seriously it makes my day better when i watch chateau diaries ❤ i wish i could participate in the bridgerton party

My mother had a dressmaker, a real gem...mom had most of her more formal clothes made...

Your content is getting better and better. Well done Ms. Jarvis. I look forward to your videos every time you upload. Thank you.

Great video of the fabrics and fittings! Everyone is going to be stunningly beautiful. Love Marie's new studio. The view and dry moat is wonderful! Enjoyed this video as always. Love to all ❤. Thor was beautiful showing off today.

Isn’t it a wonderful thing to be alive!

Here’s to Thor, who added his splendor to this video. ❤️

It really is so exciting to see the grounds opened up to see the ancient side of the chateau. And the weather, so envious. You all look so dainty and handsome in Sian's designs which are going to be super.

There’s really no arguing that mid/late regency is PEAK MENSWEAR.

I so enjoy seeing the absolute hive of activity.

You could ask Selmar to make benches for around the gardens from the wood felled at the moat. He has such a way with wood and natural benches would look fantastic. I'm sure anybody staying there would love to just sit and anjoy the grounds xx

Ohhhhhh Stephanie, going up the tower ‘short cut’ entering through the closet! How delightful and enchanting! : “Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of War Drobe, how would it be if you came and had tea with me?” Tumnus in “The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” by C. S. Lewis

Oooo I can't wait to see all of you guys decked out! The gardens are going to be grand, as they should be, and I believe that the room Marie is now in should always be filled with flowers!💐💐💐💐

I'd love to see that stone wall recovered even if it's old and wonky, it's so beautiful ❤️

This is going to be So good

Oh Stephanie , this is so exciting. Home projects are my favorite and I can’t wait to see more.

As an Austen fan, I am highly jealous of getting custom Regency dresses 😁

Oh stephaine. The chateau looks majestic now with all the trees gone. And only two men did all this😀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️❤️

I can't wait to see you all in your Bridgerton clothing. Selmar and Phillip look great in jackets with tails. It looks so nice on tall men.

AMAZING. Love playing dress up with you ladies (and men)!!! :) Can't wait to see the Easter Bridgerton style come to life. Also Thor took my BREATH AWAY.

Break out that metal detector! There has to be treasure in that lake

Such a hive of industry and fun! Just another perfect day at Lalande!

So good to see all the work being done to the Chateau. Thank you to all the patrons and subscribers. 💖

Sian is a marvel. Not that anyone needs me vouching for her, but from France to Australia with only my measurements to rely on she made me the most wonderful cape in record time. If only she were closer I would have a wardrobe filled with her wonderful creations. The Lalanders are going to look fabulous for Easter. Can’t wait.

I dont think Ive enjoyed Chateau Diaries more. All the activities have been wonderful to watch.

This made me so happy! Nati, when you flipped the hood up I laughed out loud!! 🤣

I've watched Bridgerton TWICE already! LOVE it.

What an exciting action packed vlog!

Fabulous vlog as per normal, great progress in the garden, and exciting to watch The outfits come to life xxx

Its amazing and really exciting the goings on at Lalande! The work outside is fantastic. The costumes are going to be stunning. A word often over used, but in this case accurate. I also agree with Kristin's comment as I to come from hospitality.. appreciation goes a long long way. The weather looks beautiful as does handsome Thor.

I am so happy for you . What more could you want in life ? good friends, dreams coming true and scones !

Yes it was a glorious day at Lalande so exciting on so many levels. The chateau is coming alive with the spring

The two temporary dresses looked like matching elegant nighties. When Nati put on the beautiful red dress I was waiting for the big bad wolf disguised as Granma to appear. Would love to put in an order for the same outfit that Phil is going to wear, Stephanie your right we need to have that style of coat back, and the idea for a rich fabric in the folds of the coat. The opening up of the vista at the dry moat looks amazing, Capability Brown would be impressed with the work. Also you will have gained an impressive log stock for the fires . Also liking the style of coat Selmar has gone for. Not fair... can not reach into screen for a piece of flap jack.

I am so excited! It was indeed another spectacular day at Lalande! You guys are so creative and hard working. I just love everyone and everything about Lalande.

The dresses will be fabulous and I love the fabrics, can’t wait to see it all together........I thought something was missing..............Thor’s bottom at its finest.......and afternoon tea...........sounds perfect....xox.......Donna in Toronto

The dresses, the gentlemen’s garments, Marie’s florals, the moat ! Scones and tea! I see wattle fencing in the walled garden with all those slender branches. The stable roof! A bridge over the moat, it will be breathtaking , I dream of my visit and seeing the Chateau for the first time it will be quite emotional. Thank you Stephanie for all the beauty you bring to the world.