An EXTRA LONG Gift Opening: porcelain, jewellery, art & more

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7 ай бұрын

In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZfaq earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €650
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZfaq chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2,019
March 2022:
The Fred Hollows Foundation €2,311
April, May & June 2022:
Ardmore Community Fund €5893
July 2022:
Institut Curie €2.150
August 2022:
Movember €2.246
September, October & November 2022:
3rd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa €6.092
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

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@majorfrost8206 7 ай бұрын

Another fun cadeaux! I thought I'd pass along this small tip for Lancelot. He may be teething and that's one reason why he's getting a little "bite-y". What we used to do for our pups is to get some of the sort of dish clothes that are made of cotton in a coarse weave, cut them into 2 inch strips and knot them together in twos. Then we'd get them thoroughly wet, squeeze them out and pop them into a ziploc bag and put that in the freezer. When Lancelot's gums are a bit sore and hot you can grab one for him to have a good chew, cooling and massaging his gums with the cloth. When he's finished chewing (it's a good tug of war toy too!) you can toss them into the wash and then freeze them again.

@margielynch7196 7 ай бұрын

What a great tip, never thought of the gums being sore.❤️

@IHateWearingBra 7 ай бұрын

Michael, please visit Lalande so we all can see youuuu… you’re awesome! Thank you for all the gifts you sent for Stephany. I enjoy seeing them too they’re very stunning and wonderful. You have excellent taste Sir. ♥️♥️♥️

@lisamcbarron6047 7 ай бұрын

At one point in this video, you mentioned that you all have never met Michael T!!!! I was blown away by that revelation...all this time I thought it was someone you knew, maybe a part owner of the Chateau or a lifelong friend of yours/the family! You simply MUST have him as a guest at some point to the Chateau!!!!! As everyone has said: his "prose" is superb and his gifts to the Chateau and you all are as well!! Michael T has exquisite taste, a fantastic sense of humor and is a very smart guy!!

@brendagraw3729 7 ай бұрын

Correct me if I am wrong, was it mentioned at some point that Michael T wrote that he was unable to travel anymore?

@garnetj69 7 ай бұрын

@brendagraw3729 I believe you are correct, but couldn't absolutely state this for fact. ❤

@EdwardTrunk-jg3wn 7 ай бұрын

He's not a real person, that's why.

@suefisher1077 5 ай бұрын

😊

@brislingerland3742 7 ай бұрын

Hanni is hilarious 😅. Her face expressions are worth a TV show 📺. Love to all of you, Brigitte 🌷

@anitaatwell8287 7 ай бұрын

Wendy is wrestling a mini tiger 🐯. Michael T. Is a legend! How are we going to live without him?

@summersolstice646 7 ай бұрын

So nice to find this video in the middle of the night I'm struggling to sleep. Sending love to Stephanie and everyone at Lalande. Alicia from Florida. ❤

@rhondathomas7952 7 ай бұрын

Me too! Midnight here in Tennessee!

@ginafinch8657 7 ай бұрын

Almost 10 o’clock here in California, not sleeping any time soon 😊❤

@sandeehigby1284 7 ай бұрын

@@ginafinch8657Hi Gia I am in CA too, in Fresno. Don’t you just so enjoy LaLande?

@sandeehigby1284 7 ай бұрын

Sorry Gina sp

@ehpeachylove 7 ай бұрын

I’m watching in Northern California at 11:30pm

@margielynch7196 7 ай бұрын

I do love the unwrapping of the wonderful things sent from all over the globe. It must feel like Christmas every day.😊❤

@susans707 7 ай бұрын

In the USA during the 50s-60s, it was a hobby to buy porcelain and hand paint it as you theorized. My Mother was quite fond of the painting.

@calgram 7 ай бұрын

To clarify-the early 1050's through to the 1920's in the U.S. was the height of the cottage industries of women artists as well as a pastime of genteel ladies to decorate fine plain white imported china like Limoge.

@yvonnesullivan4388 7 ай бұрын

Blue sweater looks great on Hanni

@murialpack5350 7 ай бұрын

So many beautiful things! It’s so nice seeing Hanni again, she has been missed 😁😁😁

@denisedavis9908 7 ай бұрын

Stephanie I didn't want a dog either...but my husband did...I loved that dog so much. He gave us so much joy.

@michaelt8727 7 ай бұрын

Just a thought: I always find it insightful and amusing how a bouquet of roses, with its rich colors, delightful fragrance and delicately patterned petals, is seen by some as a thing of beauty to be admired and enjoyed while others see only the thorns. I say, "Open mind, insert joy."

@klmjtr 7 ай бұрын

That sweater is definitely Hanni’s color! 🩵💚🩵

@jillbainbridge6747 7 ай бұрын

Great episode today! Stephanie, you have so many talents. One that stands out is your oral reading with such expression. Audio books orator could be a future job.

@annemackenzie7295 7 ай бұрын

Watched this today on the treadmill in the gym and I didn’t even feel my workout 🤣 I was smiling all the way through, my fellow gym bunnies must have been wondering what was so great on the TV ❤️ Thanks for providing such a happy and delightful distraction 🤗❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Coral-pz5jh 7 ай бұрын

Sweet Williams are the longest lasting flowers. They last for many weeks in the garden. Xx

@debtheguest3109 7 ай бұрын

I love Michael's taste! What beautiful gifts from everyone.

@kaydonahue 7 ай бұрын

A friend was wearing Samurai sword earrings, hand made so that they pierced her ears. The blade attached under the ear. That part disappeared and so my children ran everywhere looking for the back blade at a wedding. They went under tables, just everywhere. As a joke, I said, "Look in your brassiere!", as a joke. A sister used to lose her earrings there, and found one in an ice bucket. It was there!... In the brassiere!

@elizabetha.morgan1869 7 ай бұрын

The cuteness overload of dear Sir Lance alot, he should have his over channel of ( The Legendendary foot travels of Sir Lancealot) with a gopro on his harness documenting his view of the world whilst hes growing up at the Chateau. Puppyhood is so short!

@elizabetha.morgan1869 7 ай бұрын

Typo, his own channel. Sorry.

@lollygee172 7 ай бұрын

Two thoughts. Maybe Travels with my Friend will have a special edition “Traveling with Hannie”. Second, if Michael T is unable to travel to Lalande, perhaps you could travel to him? 🤷🏼‍♂️

@JustSaralius 7 ай бұрын

Lancelot might need his puzzles or a chew toy during cadeaux! 😂

@nancyloomis3046 7 ай бұрын

Oh that "groovy baby" lavender crocheted outfit! So cool 😎 ✌️🌼🌺☮️ And Havilland plates!!! Wow!

@karena4183 7 ай бұрын

Thank you about your comment on my disco outfit

@KassieS100 7 ай бұрын

Wendy was such a sweet puppy sitter.

@user-rf2pq3fm3n 7 ай бұрын

Please don't stop the unwrapping of gifts. It all goes to a good cause. I will miss watching you all😢

@dianalyman5950 7 ай бұрын

Wow, we really must meet Michael T. 🤗❤️🌈🙏🕊️

@scarabvoodoo 7 ай бұрын

I think every woman needs a Michael T in her life. What exquisite taste! ❤

@paulinedixon3490 7 ай бұрын

Wendy’s face with the dog. OMG 😂😂😂😂😂 😂

@smoothsilk47 7 ай бұрын

Yes Wendy’s expression was worth watching, i thought she was going to explode a few times! Lancelot certainly stole the show😂😂😂

@zander8018 7 ай бұрын

You're dog/ My dog is the joy of having a fur baby. 😂😂❤️🇨🇦

@robertpina99 7 ай бұрын

So glad to have Honey back. Amazing in that sweater. Slay, slay, Honey.

@annquirke4008 7 ай бұрын

What a great Cadeau. Lovely to see Hanny & Wendy & your beautiful aunt. Michael T is so generous & lovely. I’m really going to miss Cadeau when it finishes. I have watched it from the beginning & am blown away by people’s generosity & good humor. It’s wonderful to watch. I hope one day we get to see Mr T. There’s no other channel like Cadeau Love it!❤😊

@rogerhance2057 7 ай бұрын

The dog he thinks he’s a cat to trying to climb on the back of the couch

@jillipepper5353 7 ай бұрын

The Doily: my grandmothers and great grandmother made many beautiful doilies and the ones that had parts like the roses were soaked in starch or a thicker sugar syrup and the petal parts would be raised up so when they dried they were textured like actual flowers . It’s fairly easy to do but sometimes we had to use toothpicks or wads of tissue paper or plastic to keep them raised up till they dried. They also made some pineapple shaped ones as well. Another winter craft project? Lovely to see this video, it made a fun Friday evening to spend the time watching you all 🥰🙋🏼‍♀️

@sbaker3426 7 ай бұрын

Oof, did philip really invite himself on the girl’s trip to the Maldives? Lol

@CorkyParker1 7 ай бұрын

Oh the excitement for Lancelot, smelling the scent from each package. His little nose was working overtime.

@jeanieallison4899 7 ай бұрын

That was so much fun! I think Wendy has found a new, little friend.🤣

@yvonnesullivan4388 7 ай бұрын

Those little felt animals are so cute luv the earrrings.

@trishr2081 7 ай бұрын

Anyone notice that Lancelot is in absolute heaven? He is enjoying every minute of that soothing head rub. Hugs from Houston ❤

@melaniewest3947 7 ай бұрын

Such stunning generous gifts. Thankyou for sharing them

@connihudson1578 7 ай бұрын

Tante, you dress so beautifully. 😊. The plates are lovely😊

@user-fk9eh7xu2f 7 ай бұрын

Both Stephanie and Phillip have great voices and I would hear them sing a duet

@dalewest4967 7 ай бұрын

I think Lancelot is desperate to go on to the floor.

@denisfoley31 7 ай бұрын

Michael T great gifts as always 👏👏👏

@lingell7428 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful gifts as usual ! So pleased you will do a Christmas Cadeaux! Lots of Love xx

@robinallen8841 7 ай бұрын

I could see Dana the chef in that purple outfit😊

@1231ms54 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful gifts again, thanks for sharing.

@debbiemccann3711 7 ай бұрын

Such beautiful gifts

@yvonnesullivan4388 7 ай бұрын

WOW that pink sweater perfect

@StrawberrySue777 7 ай бұрын

I bought little animals for my Christmas tree today. Well. Lancelot is VERY cute and entertaining. Love to you all.

@rebeccahickman2713 7 ай бұрын

I’m sooo happy you’re continuing this MAYBE.. Ihave had a package to send out for some time, and now I can send it. maybe it will be opened next year. Even if not on camera I know it’s something everyone will use. Phillip you need to start a channel for Lancelot. Can call it Lancelots Great Adventures, heaven knows he’s already a world traveler.. Could be a, “where’s Lancelot” game. YOU can be HIS wingman. Thanks for doing this video, made my holiday evening more fun.

@Nature-Body-and-Soul 7 ай бұрын

If someone made a movie with Hanni~I would watch it ! You are just such a wunderful spirit like Steph also

@hahna77 7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@brendastewart39 7 ай бұрын

Wendy is such a celebrity to us lol

@therealtartuffe 7 ай бұрын

Same here

@sandrabutcher1961 7 ай бұрын

Love this Cadeau. maybe just do 1 every month or every 6 weeks

@klmjtr 7 ай бұрын

The sweaters and blanket are gorgeous! 🩵🩷💛

@karena4183 7 ай бұрын

Thank you about your comment on my knitting

@drittenberry1 7 ай бұрын

This is Grandma from Texas. Maybe y’all could suggest people can send items that you can resell in your little shop. Y’all could use proceeds to help fund the Chateau restoration.

@carolinegooder7091 7 ай бұрын

Stephanie said If they can't use the items, they send the items to the local charity. They don't like to resell. ❤

@patriciarinaldi9390 7 ай бұрын

God bless Michael T😮😮😮😮😮His gifts are so stunning.

@kscruggs21910 7 ай бұрын

Efficiency earnings!! 😂❤

@karena4183 7 ай бұрын

The little handbag was my mother’s so it is probably about the 1930’s as she would have been in her 20’s after 1933. I don’t think she ever used it

@christikapa3856 7 ай бұрын

When Davey found that yellow rose that was planted in the courtyard it probably was yellow. I have had yellow & pink rose + pink Hibiscus turn white!. There was a lot of coffee grounds that I threw there. It forever changed the color to white.

@fionamaffeo3838 7 ай бұрын

Love that you have. Little bit of Dubai with you in your puzzle 🧩 sending you love health and happiness from Dubai ❤❤❤

@yvonnesullivan4388 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful sweaters luv lavender set

@michaelt8727 7 ай бұрын

A note regarding the Haviland plates: Haviland Limoges was the first company to have artists on site to decorate their plates Many other porcelain companies had their plates sent out for decorating. Haviland artists would sign their plates, sometimes on the front, often on the back. However, signing the plates was not always done and depended on the status or rank of the artist. It also depended on the period in which the plates were produced. For your set of six, it can’t be said with certainty whether the Haviland artist or the plates’ eventual owner signed them though It’s more likely to have been the artist.

@luzwilson4020 7 ай бұрын

What a blessing

@livingthegoodlifechannel 7 ай бұрын

I love the chain belt comment from Wendy! I had such a 70's flashback!!!

@jeanmkaufmann 7 ай бұрын

I love to make Oysters Rockefeller. Yummy. I found my mother's black velvet tapestry coin purse after she had passed away. It is so beautiful. 🙂🇨🇦

@carol65048 7 ай бұрын

Would you please spring for a better microphone system..with Phil behind the camera his voice is dominant and the others are muffled. I'd like to hear Stephanie clearly.

@randamcfadden2020 7 ай бұрын

I have been watching for quite some time, but I’m unfamiliar with the two ladies other than your aunt sitting beside you? I always enjoy seeing your aunt and uncle.

@livingthegoodlifechannel 7 ай бұрын

It's so nice to watch people who love porcelain as much as I do. Have you ever seen RS Prussia porcelain?

@maryannemann8557 7 ай бұрын

Oh my … kill me, so totally admire Steffanies ability to constantly admire the unwrapping of totally useless gifts.. the reading of the long length cards… I hang in for something special.. it does happen on occasional… gold star you guys ! You almost convince me that you “ love it “

@mariadange06 7 ай бұрын

I skip the lengthy letters... takes up far too much airspace...

@sandraford4235 7 ай бұрын

@@mariadange06me too

@Kels0423 7 ай бұрын

Hey, in all seriousness, if you need me to reach out to your local authorities and report those who are forcing you to watch, just send us a sign!

@mariadange06 7 ай бұрын

@@Kels0423 Sad that you think in terms that authority rules your life, thankfully freewill means we can simply press forward on dreary parts.

@jeanniekartis5916 7 ай бұрын

Everything is lovely ❤

@rachelwyatt9529 7 ай бұрын

Lancelot is probably teething if he is biting a bit. He needs chew sticks and toys. I adore him.

@endeavouringit 7 ай бұрын

I adore him too, I want one just like him

@annemackenzie7295 7 ай бұрын

Me too ❤

@WillowPiffle 7 ай бұрын

What a lovely letter from Jess (a fellow aussie hehe). I have been thinking this for a while, but Jess' letter is a great example... Maybe instead of gifts, just letters? I so love hearing all the stories from all around the world x

@meganmcarthur899 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I always says “the early worm gets eaten.” 😆

@annaroach1603 7 ай бұрын

I can see Philip working at Limoges.

@rowenacountryman2242 7 ай бұрын

Someone needs to find those doggy buttons they can be taught to use for words.

@user-rf2pq3fm3n 7 ай бұрын

I luv Zienias and Sweet William .Zienias in Ontario are annuals . My Sweet William comes up every year.

@user-iu2ny5iq2r 7 ай бұрын

Poor Wendy, she looks uncomfortable with the dog.

@KeithWiggins-xc1sf 7 ай бұрын

One of the best channels to watch this Chateau Unwrapped its just so much fun .

@karentodd4910 7 ай бұрын

I remember several years ago that you did individual interviews during advent. They were great as we got to know the background and lives of many Lalanders and to listen to how they arrived ar the Chateau. it's a form of human curiosity I suppose. Please could you consider these again ? Hanni (excuse spelling) is most fascinating for example and I'm always intrigued to know her more. It helps to understand human journeys which intrigue me whether they are from past centuries or current now.

@margarethouston8998 7 ай бұрын

Lancelot acts like a dog that needs a break outside.

@nancytysor7098 7 ай бұрын

My mom woke me with Get up little birdie Get out of your nest You should be up and about with the rest.😅

@mavep2855 7 ай бұрын

As always, beautiful and very generous gifts! 🙏❤️

@lindagage7315 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful gifts!

@thewilliamseswonderfulworld 7 ай бұрын

I think Lancelot & Wendy are fast friends. ❤

@normamurray4450 7 ай бұрын

Always have fun and have big smiles watching your videos. Hannie is so quick and humorous, the exitement of you Steph, Phillips quick way with quips, Wendy taking care of cute little Lancelot....just a lot of fun!

@yvonnesullivan4388 7 ай бұрын

Just put 2 1000 piece puzzle together my husband and I.

@jampuppy 7 ай бұрын

Philip, you’re slipping! Stephanie, you have “chandelears” while wearing those earrings! 😂 I just purchased the audiobook version of The Blue Rose. The reader, Karen Cass, is stupendous!

@kathyritchey9526 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Philip, I'm drinking fire ball . It's very chilly here.

@afolsom685 7 ай бұрын

'Gotta luv' Michael T. Fabulous taste and wit! Or is Michael P?

@christinedhotman4399 7 ай бұрын

My way””was written by the late French singer Claude Francois and was titled “” Comme d’Habitude””!

@gillianwills9618 7 ай бұрын

Just wondered why Lancelot can not go onto the floor?

@carolinegooder7091 7 ай бұрын

He is on the floor a lot upstairs or on the heated floors but not the cold ones.😂

@annettev8362 7 ай бұрын

You must check out the Huntington Library & Gardens in San Marino California....they have recently had a new rose named the Huntington's 100th rose.....it is very close in color to your lalande rose you are searching for...... I have been a volunteer over 15yrs in their world renowned gardens........ Hello 👋🏻 from Southern California 🌴 Annette V🎉

@catkiki7779 7 ай бұрын

Thanks love you Guys !!!!!!!!!

@jeanettesantarelli1795 7 ай бұрын

Would you please give an update on Percy and your mom please

@beautyallaroundme724 7 ай бұрын

I've had the Maldives on my mind recently, too, after watching some travel vlog youtube videos about it.

@peterwhite9261 7 ай бұрын

This has been a very lovely vlog with so many absolutely wonderful gifts. Micheal, you amaze us all. How do you find such beautiful things? Lancelot is hyper, but he settles after a while. He is adorable.

@cathleencumpton779 7 ай бұрын

All puppies have tons of energy and needle like teeth. 😊

@shirleyw8531 7 ай бұрын

Philip that made me laugh because the only thing I can say in Danish is I love you so I don't say it very often

@mariadange06 7 ай бұрын

Please invite Michael as special guest for your Christmas Cadeaux... 🫶

@SouthernArtist77 7 ай бұрын

The Haviland plates are for decoration only, Mom has a set. They are to be hung on the wall.

@marylapointe6674 7 ай бұрын

Hello safety warning for Lancelot please do some research around scents particularly essential oils can have on dogs… especially since your beautiful little guy is so tiny…. Our dog had a seizure as a result of using essential oils and a diffuser.

@dudieb 7 ай бұрын

I have had dogs in my life since the day I was born. Many breeds and even four at one time. I have been accused of spoiling my dogs and I have to agree but I do beleive that the woman who said “no dogs” has me beat. I think LaLande has a new Chatelaine, oops I should say Chatelain. Lancelot is so adorable. I am glad I am not there because I might have to make off with him.