THE CHATEAU DIARIES: MUMMY GETS HER MOWER!!! 

Selmar grabbing his dog and making a break for it 😂😂😂

I roared with laughter at “What part of only mow the middle of the lawn did you not understand” ??........and then Isabelle has the perfect response “I wanted to cut the dangerous parts whilst you were still watching me”.......top comedy !!

I cannot believe mommy is 80. She has the energy of a child.

Belly laughs here watching the Empress of the Lawns upon her throne. From one who prefers tools and green growing things to diamonds and lace...mow forth, dear Isabelle!!!

Stephanie, your Lady Mum is so courageous! am I the only one that's hearing Benny Hill Music while she's cutting those wonderfully straight lines? I laughed till I cried. she's magnificent! thank you for taking us along to the church, how amazingly wonderful & an incredible gem you have right there! Wow... She may have ignored you but she said yes darling yes darling... she understood and did what she wanted to oh I love her!

if you turn the gas down on the mower (should be a lever on the right side with a rabbit and turtle) it'll go slower and be easier to control. love from Indiana!

I would like to see interviews with each guest worker, with some background info.: where they have lived, how they found the chateau, what they have done for work previously. ( Nothing too personal) Every time I see them, I'm thinking I would like a little back story on each of them.

I tried driving one of those tractors with no steering wheel. It was really hard. She had no hesitation and just went. Great job.

A little tip on the peahens babies. They need hand holding and feeding to get them to be friendly to humans and not attack guests. Because if you have a rowdy peababy it will be harder to get it accustomed to all the different visitors. The experience of your visitors being able to visit, touch and take vids and pics during weddings etc will be a really special time.

"Mummy you can rule the world, but you can't open this box." LOL!! Mummy having too much fun on her mower! Selmar picking up his dog to protect it from Mummy on mower! LOL!

Selmar running off with Diesel when Isabelle was running the mower 😂 please don't forget to wear the seatbelt !

As I have said , “ When I grow up I want to be just like Isabelle”😇

that deer was running from Isabelle "lookout crazy lady on mower"! lol

Stephanie truly does love her home and all of the items that will become a part of it. I really appreciate that she does not base her choices on what is a purely historical moment in time or forces a modern aesthetic into these spaces. Rather, she respects the history of everything and takes the time to live with it and so allows it to tell her what it wants. She says "it will tell me where it is going to go. It needs to speak to me." We are all just dots it time and that becomes sharper when living in a place with such history. What is a simple object to some, she sees as a majestic thing that needs care and deserves to be protected as much as possible, even if it is an old piece of fabric. All of the laughter is great but what I adore about all of this is the true and honest love that I see for all of those who have the privilege to enter the gates of the Chateau de Lalande. Their joy gives me joy and I know I'm not the only one to think so.

When Mummy took off all I could think of was, "WHERE ARE THE PEA CHICKS??!?!" :O

The sight-seeing historic bits are fascinating; Isabelle is the Steve McQueen of mowers lol.

Is it just me or does that mower resemble a throne. Mommy has a mobile throne!

Oh my goodness, such belly laughs watching Isabelle on her new mower... Like a child with a new toy, delightful ❤️❤️❤️

Mummy is having the time of her life. Just like a kid on Christmas. So happy for her!

Isabelle, nothing will ever stop her, omg she cracks me up! 😂

Look of Glee on Mummy's face says it All! Mummy is In Control ! Happy for her to finally get her new mower!

Isabelle needs a helmet and crash suit to mow the lawn, so Stephanie doesn’t have to worry! ❤️ I loved how Selmar picked up Diesel and ran. 🤣 Another great video with beautiful antique fabric, apple pies, a visit to an ancient church and cemetery and lots of smiling Lalanders!!!

My god I could not stop laughing watching Isabella on the Mower, she is hilarious and it’s her way or no way and the laughter is infectious, loved watching tonight with her going at a rate of knots but not cutting, she is some woman this Isabella !!! Then it got even better since we were given some historical facts and saw inside that magical historic church, wonderful xx What a wonderful gem of architectural history. But my god the best was still to come ! The arrival of the fabric ! oh my god it is breathtakingly beautiful WOW ! WOW ! WOW ! Seeing Marie back with the team, pure magic to watch Thankyou all.

I am a designer in New York City . May I make a suggestion on the Fortuny fabric as it is enormously expensive. Upholster your gilt Louis XVI style headboard , a small bench at the foot of the bed to catch the bed cover at night when your are sleeping, and perhaps two very comfortable bergeres to be places about the room in the Fortuny fabric. It will last longer on these items, as they will see less wear and tear than draperies and bedspreads. For draperies, I would use lined and interlined silk taffeta in a matching delicate pink tone to compliment the Fortuny. I would also use the same pink tone taffeta with a single lining on a bedspread cover. The taffeta items can be replaced for more moderate pricing in 15 years when it is in need of sprucing up. In this way the Fortuny can be speared the damage cause by all the extra handling that draperies and bed covering require by design.

The mower looks like queen Isabelle’s Thrown. Marie should decorated with flowers 💐 🌺🌷.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ The laughter and exclamations when Isabelle started the lawnmower were contagious.❤️ ❤️ ❤️

So excited about the mower! The rollover bar should be decorated with flowers and lace, so everyone knows that nobility is driving it!! 👸👋💓

Omg! Isabelle is such a game lady! I feared for her.......and then everyone else near her once she got mowing. It was the formula one of mowing. I have tears rolling down my face. It was so fun to watch.

Omg Isabelle is goals. ZERO f*s given. She do what she want! No moat mummy. Ok. *immediately goes directly to the moat*. And that hilaaaaaarious sped up sequence of Isabelle showing the grass exactly who’s boss lady. (The Benny Hill theme would be perfect for it lol) Ah, delectable episode, thanks Steph.

Isabelle is unstoppable !! She is such a character and I love her

That was hilarious! She thought she would do the dangerous parts while you were there! I thought I would die! So cute!

OMG - that has to be the best thing that I've seen in a long time! Tears of laughter are coursing down my face - mummy on the lawnmower a force to be reckoned with and Stephanie with a slight edge of hysteria when laughing at her mother. What an adventure!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ A man cooking / baking adds to his likable level! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ GOOOO Selmar! ❤️

This is truly one of my favorite videos ever. Mummy couldn’t get more adorable...she’s a true treasure.

Oh just brilliant , I haven’t laughed so much in ages. Go Lady Isabelle go 😂🤣😂

Omg! Too funny! Stephanie make sure your Mum wears protective eyewear, earwear and shoes when she's using her new toy! Savourer!!🏰

What a beautiful little town & church, I enjoy the little field trips as well as daily activities at the chateau. Isabelle has a bit of a lead foot, I love it.

Mummy is fearless! Watching her fly around on that mower, first try, has inspired me to shop for one too! lol Go Isabelle!!

Oh, I just love you all so much! You all bring me so much joy each time I watch! Mommy is like the Tasmanian devil on her new mower! Or speedy Gonzalez! Thank you for the history and culture content, Miss Stephanie! So fun to learn about the surrounding area. Take care everyone! A bientot! 💜🌟😊🦋🦄🤩

I laughed so hard when mummy started mowing. The turns are on point 👌🏽! 😂😭😭😂

I always smile when the Chateau notification sounds 💕💕🌹🌹❤️❤️

This thumbnail is exquisite, such joy so well captured. Go Isabelle/mummy - many mower adventures on the horizon! 🙌😂 🚜

Isabelle looks like she's about to win mario kart

😂mommys face when you tell her to mawn in the middle.... just delightful🥰❤️

I have laughed so much Mummy was so funny omg I could not breath through laughing Selmar those apple pies well done you you should have made custard just for my share yet again I laughed and cried your such a wonderful family xxx

Mommy has earned the right to do whatever she wants. lol

What an amazing lawn mower! Mummy is a speedy Gonzales!

This was exactly what I needed to cheer me up today. Like a lot of people Mummy on the mower made me laugh so much. Balm to the soul

So glad the mower arrived and Isabelle loves it. This will make estate keeping so much nicer. Selmar's apple pie/cake looks so delicious. Glad everyone is doing well! Looking forward to the next vlogs and fb posts. Enjoy the wonderful day! Thanks for sharing your world with us.

I havent laughed so much for ages as I did at the sight of Isabelle bombing up and down on her new mower sooo very funny. Thank you. X

So glad to see how happy Isabelle is with her new mower! I'm so happy to have had even the smallest part in helping her have a great day =)

Mummy Isabelle, I haven’t laughed so much in ages, THANK YOU !!! LOL !!!

By the time we can visit after the travel bans, the gardens will be glorious! Can’t wait to see how big the peachicks have gotten!

I've said it before and I will say it again, "Another amazing vlog with so much joy, love, talent, and inspiration". Just laughing and smiling from beginning to end. Thank you so much. xoxo

😂...an incredible vlog today! Stephanie, your mother is an absolute treasure! Y’all are too cute as you discuss the “do’s & don’ts” of practicing on the new orange speed racer aka the lawn mower...😂. The peachicks have grown SO much. I wonder if they are girls or boys. Sif seems to have grown into a very patient & watchful mother! OMgoodness, the Fortuny fabric is “to die for”!. It is truly spectacular. Helen deserves a BIG Thank You for selling the fabric to Stephanie. The story telling of the challenges of the recent “live” vlog is absolutely hilarious 😂. Finally, I enjoyed the trip and history of the darling historic town and church. It would be so nice if an archeologist could spend some time at LaLande. I expect there are historical treasures still to be found at LaLande. As always, thank you for sharing your family and life with us. Stay well, Joanne

you and your mummy are so lovely, so down to earth and so loving! and your friends are the sweetest!!

Huskervana, the Lady Isabelle's Gardener's Throne!

Brussels sprouts should be cooked with ground sausage meat, and then have cheese shredded over them before serving. Delicious!

Hi all of you‼️ I must say I laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe when mummy was on the mower🤣😂🤣😂. Another great vlog with history, humour, and always a good time‼️

Mummy’s “ahhh”! Haaa! Haaa! What a laugh, she is a darling.❤️

I've laughed so much... Mummy is so adorable and funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you for putting such a bright smile on my face after a 10hours work day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ your vlogs and videos always make my evenings wonderful. THANK YOU!!!

❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤣🤣🤣 what a way to start my day. You are all such beautiful people. I love your laugh Stephanie 🥰 Watching from 🇦🇺 Australia

My Goodness! Seeing Lady Isabelle on that mower go was something else! WTG ISABELLE! But, like Stephanie, I was terrified that she would go into the dry moat. Stephanie, that antique pink fabric is beautiful!

Sef and all her little lan’s so precious 💕

I replayed the peachicks parts over and over just to make sure they are still four

I love that we get history/art storytelling in this channel too. I love history way back in school,lol! Stephanie is never boring.

Isabelle is A Woman Who Runs With A Mower. Bless her Dangerous Old Woman spirit!. X

Hmm, something tells me Isabelle was an accomplished chariot racer in ancient times (in a past life), and possibly the highlight of the Circus Maximus.

(Moira Ashton) This was hilarious, so glad Mummy has her mower, sooo funny, and the apple pies made by Selma looked delicious,,, 🏰💕💗💕

God Bless Selmar!! Apple pie to save the day....Who doesn't like Apple pie....All the surgar and spices....YUMMY!!

Oh, Isabelle you handled the overstepping child masterfully. I will use your tips dealing with my 30 yo son, just hope I can make the blank face as well as you

Again a wonderful break in our scary world, thank you so much❤️

💜OMG !!!! Lady Isabelle has her "ride"! So funny and fun, too. I'm 64 years and not sure I could drive that thing -- you GO GIRL💚🌱💕😍🌞

Awe Selmar! I want to try your Apple pie! 😋 Look at Isabell on her new lawn mower! She drives it like a race car driver. 🤣🤣🤣

Your mother looks hilarious mowing the lawn! 🤣😂😅

I like to read the comments when the adverts are on. It’s so funny watching mummy.

Mummy/ The Queen of Lalande 🙏🏻🌹

I absolutely loved Isabelle driving the new lawnmower. She’s definitely a daring lady, who is willing to learn new stuff… PRACTICE, practice & practice… she will master the lawnmower 🥰

Oh, goodness Stephanie, I laughed till I had tears in my eyes watching your mom driving that lawnmower - she looked so cute and the hat just completed the picture!

In these difficult, scary and often sad times, you and your amazing team and family bring the light into my days. Thank you for sharing your wonderful life and adventures with all of us. 💗💗💗

I have the same lawn mower. It’s a beast and does well with high grass. Only problem I’ve had with mine is on an incline the belt falls off. I bet Mommy is so happy 😊

😂😂😂😂😂 “drive it like you stole it” - Isabelle 2020

19:15 after realising there was no way of talking her way out 😂😂👏🏼

My husband has a Deere that is similar in function to your Husquvarna. The best thing for your mom to do is to ride around with the blades up so that she can get used to the arms for steering. Also, she is going way to fast and this is a very good way to damage the mower. Slow and steady is best.

Selmar, needs to share his pie recipe pretty please xx

These vlogs make me so joyful.

OH MY!!!! That's really FAST...Isbelle...!

FINALLY!!!! I'm as excited to see Mummy on her new mower as she was to use it. Priceless!!! Please...raise the blade and Slow DOWN. Love!!!

At least I am not the only one whose mom and dad won't listen to them. Courage, dear Stephanie. PS: Isn't strange how, from a point on, roles are reversed and we worry so much about our parents???

What a treasure the church is and thank you so much for bringing it to our attention. Isabelle is a joy to behold wielding her lawn mower 💛💜💛💜💛💜

That was great fun! Love the new mower Mummy! Practice will make perfect, for sure. And Stephanie, the Fortuni fabric is stunning.

That's so funny my son uses that term "peasant chic" referring to how I dress sometimes lol🤣 awesome lawn mower!

Mummy is wild on the mower but I think the blade needs to be raised a bit or the lawn will just dry out and all the grass roots will be dug out of the ground. I was advised by the landscaper , of a beautiful garden at a University with amazing architecture , that people cut their lawns way to short thinking they won’t have to mow as often. He said were killing our lawns by doing this, the thatch can’t grow nice and thick and healthy because the grass gets ripped out before the thatch can mature . When you see beautiful lawns they are never cut too short, are well fertilized and aerated every few years. When the weather gets hot the poor grass has no reserves, can’t hold on to the moisture when it rains and dandelions will be plentiful trying to make the soil proper. Once the soil and grass has improved, the thatch has grown strong , and can retain water the dandelions will leave. My soil must be crap because I had a carpet of dandelions this year. I really need to have the soil tested to see what is missing so they don’t have to work so hard. Lol It’s lovely to see guests at Lalande again, to hear music and singing, see Marie back in the kitchen making her lovely dishes. The fabric was stunning, I’d be rolling naked in it, because it’s just so decadent. 😂🤣. The church was such a great history lesson, thank you for taking us along. 🙋🏼

Mummy and the Ben Hur chariot oh my word such speed!!! Well done I'm sure I would be in the moat 😱 Fabulous as always Thank you for bringing such joy xx

Mummy on the lawn mower was absolutely hysterical. Good on you mummy. You go girl. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But do be careful. 🙏🏻

Oh, such a wonderful vlog! I enjoyed it so much. I want to be Isobel when I grow up! I'm only 64 years old right now.

Now, everyone will want to cut the grass.

You cant keep a good woman down! Isabelle is a law unto herself. You go Girl! Absolutely delightful! Percy will be proud!

It looks like a lawn mower ride at Disneyland!!!! I’m laughing SO hard!!!🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❗️she is adorable🌸💕💕

Haven't stopped smiling and thinking of Mummy on her mower, epic.x