When the gentleman who gave Philip the shirt asked, "have you ever gotten a more bizarre gift"? I'm thinking, Yes! 3 dead owls, 1 dead squirrel and a dead seagull!!!!
HA HA!! I actually forgot about that. That crazy stuffed animal tree is definitely the bizarrest gift… that beautiful edgy shirt has nothing on the taxidermy tree!!
The commission from Christie’s is extremely important and a great achievement. After seeing how well Stephanie did at La Mirande in Avignon, I am sure it will be a great success. Congratulations.
Yes it is significant that prestigious establishments (like Christie’s) are recognizing the importance of the social media . Congratulations Stephanie … you are truly a Renaissance women . Hope you meet many new people who will continue to inspire and enrich your life.
I'm so excited for you Stephanie.What a wonderful opportunity to enlarge your circle of friends and travel and enjoy putting vignettes together.Philip is going to enjoy it tremendously.
Stephanie has so much charm, wit, knowledge and personality it is no surprise that opportunities will come knocking for her, it was expected. And Philip is the perfect companion for the trip to Christie's, NY. Bonne chance!
@@carolz5090 Yes indeed! For someone so young he's very sure and confident about his taste and he has a great sense of style. He is also happy to learn which is important in his role.
You deserve the recognition that Christie's has offered. What a compliment for you and a wise move for them. They just reached a couple of hundred thousand new viewers. Trust me when I say that Fortuny owes you a bit of gratitude.
Wonderful to see everyone,Scot man where he belongs. All things and people of Lalande are leading the way in showing what life, love and friendship can achieve.
I think I’ve been watching religiously for more than a year and I’ve never left a comment just not really one of those people (not that it’s bad) but your channel is an exception. It truly feels like a community here and something worth commenting just to say your content brightens my days! Can’t wait to visit some day!
Fabulous news. As a storage idea for Natti’s room, why not put some storage space in the steps up to the next level like pull out drawers or cupboards either side. X
I am for the most part new here, as I started watching in May or June. I am just fascinated with LaLande, Stephanie, Phillip, and all. Dan's family is lovely! Gerry is so kind and funny. Hanni is new to me, she is lovely too. Best group of lovely people ever are right here. Best to all.
Stephanie, Christie's! How wonderful! Congratulations! So lovely to meet Dan's mother and grandmother. And good to see Annalise and Thomas. Wonderful to see Gerry arrive home. Such a surprise to see the lovely Hanni.
That's such a wonderful development for your career and life, Stephanie! Congratulations on becoming a Christie's Tastemaker! I'm so looking forward to seeing this adventure (Also, Philip chose the right chateau to apply to! Such wonderful experiences he's getting to take part in- he's definitely the right guy for it, in my opinion). It's heartwarming to see the Chateau accommodating so many lovely Lalanders, and it's even better to see Scotman and Hani back for a bit! I do hope the entire "Robe Mafia" can reunite once more soon.
This is the recognition I always believed would happen from Day 1, Congratulations to Stephanie, my heart is singing for you all and best of news Gerry is home with you ! Christies recognise your talent xxxxx
And Stephanie!!!!!!! I am beyond beyond beyond excited for you!!! And what an honor & achievement! As a viewer from the beginning of your vlogs, I feel like "awe.... our little Stephanie is all grown up!" lol. I am sure that I am not the only one who has gained a vast amount of knowledge regarding fabrics, wallpapers, china and the list goes on and on from you. I still go back and re-watch most of your Sunday's at the chateau. The La Mirande hotel is one of my favorites. Along with Soleado, toile de jouy, and Fortuny. Not to mention how awesome the Venice vlogs were. Just always a bit of a history lesson lol. Just love it! Hope you do one on perfumes in the future.
I’m so grateful that you are sharing your life with all of us! Every time I watch I feel my blood pressure lower and I find myself grinning. Your positive spirit is infectious and a lesson for us all in how to live a healthy and happy life. Thank you thank you thank you! ~ Raquel
It made me cry to see Gerry and Hanni with you all again!!! Even though I saw them opening gifts. Home comings with those you live are THE BEST!!! So very happy for you all!!!
Congratulations Stephanie. What a wonderful commission and what an achievement. Your father would be thrilled. Fabulous watching the return of Gerry and Hanni. It has been such a long time……👏👏🍸
Congratulations Stephanie on such an important assignment, Christie’s, wow! Now that will be an adventure can’t wait to see it. Welcome back Scott man and Hanni 🙋♀️so great to see you back at Lalande again. I do like that hairdo on you Hanni it suits you.🌈
I love how you sit under the budlia and eat your delicious lunch. Holding Marie Antoinette's exquisite plate against the cornflowers helped me to understand Marie Antoinette in a way a dozen history books would not have. And yes, that red rose is voluptuous.. no other word for it. I am waiting for the sunflowers to burst into bloom. What a glorious day that will be..
Not one to comment often, but I do want to let you know that I look forward to every episode. Other TV shows and movies in the USA are predominantly crime dramas or murder. I am so thankful to have your VLOG to watch happy living. I have been a subscriber on You Tube for sometime and so happy I did. Great concept, great execution, thankful for your talents. You should sing more during some of your parties or a musical overlay to open or close, showcasing your voice. VLOG on my dear.
So happy to see you Gerry "Scotsman" Grady back in Lalande. I'm sure everybody is having a great time with you. Thanks God that everything's OK with you 🙏 Yaaaayyy 😘👍😊💛
I finished watching this with a huge smile on my face and a few tears in my eyes. It has been such a long haul of stress and strain on all of us that to see family reunions and friends returning makes me deleriously happy. Much love to you all and a huge hug to Scot Man!
Stephanie, I am overwhelmed by your channel and the beautiful friends, places and things that you show. You have a gorgeous way about you and your style in everything that you do is amazing, Your friends are like characters out of novels, and I hope you realize how blessed you are with such a joyous life. Everything in your videos is on such a grand scale, and it is such a pleasure to watch you and Philip on your adventures. I hope you have many more in our futures! Sincerely from Pennsylvania
All of your hard work, and your exceptionally warm cheery attitude towards life, are paying off: wonderful people in the chateau, the buddleias abloom, and your trip to Christie's as a Tastemaker: Congratulations, Stephanie! And what is more heartwarming to see than Gerry's fantastic smile?!?
OMG Gerry is amazing, I bet he lights up a room wherever he goes, such a happy go lucky man, it's people like Gerry who makes this world a better place
yes, he is absolutely right about the atmosphere; its amazing and everyone just 'clicks' like only the best houseparty! And congratulations on your invitation from Christie's Stephanie; what an honour - looking forward to seeing behind the scenes xx
Wonderful news concerning Christies! What an opportunity! Sarah and Steve with their chateau.....so exciting. Scotman and Hani back....I never tire of these uplifting vlogs. Just the best.
I've been trying to binge watch all the videos and watch all the series one after the other.....but every video I've watched so far....I keep replaying over and over again and then see another video in a different series and suddenly there goes "binge watching every video" out the window 🤣🤣🤣. I can't remember the last time I sat feeling so excited to rewatch videos I've already seen...many times before. I'm so extremely happy that this channel exists 🥰💖 much love from NZ 💖💖💖
I went back 10 months ago to the day the new garden around the fountain first went in and Isabelle couldn't wrap her mind around flowers being put everywhere. Now the flowers are at their peak and I feel so happy for the Lalande family and friends.
Old episodes have been popping up for me and I’ve enjoyed watching retro château ❣️❣️✨Nice to see DP’s Mom & Grandmother ❣️👏🏻 Does AP look like DP’s mother⁉️. My favorite thing in Château Diaries is Stephanie eating under her tree/bush. I just love it cause that’s what I did when I was a kid. (Pretend food tho.)❤️⚜️
It's great to see Gerry and Hani back never a dull moment with Gerry around And congrats to Stephanie goining to New York for Christies cannot wait to see what she does
How utterly brilliant, Stephanie! What an honour and recognition of your knowledge and taste. Bloody well done!! 🇦🇺 And as you have to spend 14 days outside the Schengen en route to New York, I suggest Barbados. Direct flight from London, then direct flight to NY. Fabulous.
I think once the lake is reinstated you should celebrate with a fireworks show over the lake. A journey of many years deserves fireworks at the end! :)
Yay! Scottman is back - I loved seeing the excitement of such happy reunions! And congratulations on the appointment to the Christie's commission, such an honor for you!
What a heartwarming episode, I got all teary with Scotman returning, how much we have missed seeing you so I can imagine how wonderful it must have been for all of you to see him again. Well done Stephanie, such an honour for you and so exciting to be going to Christie's in NY, can't wait so see those episodes. You are such an inspiration!
I couldn't agree more with Rosie. Stephanie's knowledge and research make her a most suitable choice. As an "influence" I do hope that what she does best, kindness, encouragement, acceptance etc is what is copied most.
Very exciting news about Christie's !!!!! Happy to see Annalise and Dan's Mom & Grand Mom and son!!!! Wonderful to have Gerry back!!! Happy Birthday Sarah!! Love from Vermont
wow that is so so cool that you are going to New York to work with Christies! i am so excited to see the vlogs about the whole experience! and i am really happy for you!
I never stopped smiling throughout this entire blog!! Christie’s-how utterly appropriate Stephanie 😊 I follow many people worldwide , nothing can compare to LaLande and it is breathtaking how hard you work woman!!! So terribly thrilled for you!!!!
I KNEW you were gonna end up famous for your knowledge of art, history, etc etc. I KNEW IT! Soo very happy for you, Stephanie. Happy Birthday 🎁🎉. So pleased Phillip can go with. I feel you are safer together.
Gerald Grady Brings so much happiness and joy to thee Chateau. So full of energy and he can bring everyone up no matter what kind of day they are having! Bless you, Gerald and so thankful you are back!
What a time you’re all having with hannie and Gerry back. I love it, Made me smile so much. And Christie’s ! looking forward to all the times ahead. Thank you all xxx
My favourite book. I would love if you got to see Bramasole. I read it over 20 years ago during a bad patch and it helped me see beauty around me again. Just like your vlogs! Much love from New Zealand xx
Thank you so much Stephanie, for sharing all this joy with us. I love the hugs, the reunions, the lunch in the butterfly bush. And Selmar’s laughter in the background… 😄❤️😄
