Unbelievable finds on our Antiques Roadtrip - we found amazing treasures for the chateau! 🏰

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We go on a huge adventure to collect the antiques that we bought for the chateau back in 2021 and 22, and discover lots about French antiques along the way 🏰
To explore the incredible Maison James, visit Marche Vernaison, 99 rue des Rosiers, Saint Ouen, Allee no 1, Stand 49-51 or email maisonjames.didier@free.fr
As we've had a sad week at the chateau, I haven't felt up to doing much filming or editing. Luckily I had the footage of our road trip from last week, and I was going to include more Lalande life in the second half, but no-one here has been in the mood for filming. I promise there'll be more Lalande life next week ❤️
The Chateau Diaries Episode 372 ✨🏰✨
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@barbaralamoreaux328 Жыл бұрын

True story: while backpacking through France after college, my friend and I went to Blois to see chateaux. We didn’t have enough $ to take a tour, or even get out of town and to the castle, so we walked around the town, enjoying the village and those lovely stuccoed houses you saw in this video. We stopped to take a photo of a particularly winsome cat, sunning himself on a deep windowsill, complete with a pot of red geraniums. Then the magic thing happened: the homeowners came out, introduced themselves, invited us into their home, fed us sandwiches (very French sandwiches), and showed us a movie of the chateaux of the Loire Valley. This was in the olden days before the days of KZfaq, so this included propping a projector on the kitchen table, opening the white enamel lid on their stove, and running the film in their kitchen theater. (This whole exchange is taking place in French, of which I had a high-school command.) THEN, they bundled us into their little car and drove us to Chateau Blois, where we wandered the grounds and reveled in the hospitality of this kind family. It was a lesson in so many ways: we learned not to take on face value the reputation of the French people as unwelcoming. Indeed, they showed us the meaning of hospitality and kindness. ❤️🇫🇷

@mika72.-Bois Жыл бұрын

What a lovely encounter for you as you travelled in France quite some time ago.

@amandahugo1421 Жыл бұрын

Incredible kindness by proud French citizens.So delightful.

@gnarbeljo8980 Жыл бұрын

I think that reputation is of Parisians not the French. Like New Yorkers have a different mentality to Americans in general in regards to visitors. What a fantastic story and experience you had! I similarly found that travelling back in the days before the internet took over involved fantastic gestures from locals met spontaneously irl creating so many wonderful memories ❤️

@kathleenclark5877 Жыл бұрын

Gnarbel Jo! Yes. It is the unfortunate reputation of the Parisians, not necessarily of the rest of the country.

@3_times_mum520 Жыл бұрын

When we were in France, the people we met, were so nice, helpful and welcoming ... I am for sure going back some day 😊

@johnathonbaillieu4053 Жыл бұрын

So great to see Jared back,lovely man.

@kevinjewell233 Жыл бұрын

Just imagine, Givenchy sat at that desk and wrote notes to his dear muse Audrey Hepburn.....

@jenniferrayhill2000 Жыл бұрын

Very possible. Lovely thought!

@DrRusty5 Жыл бұрын

Imagine finding the hidden draw with such notes still in it!

@thezmanchar Жыл бұрын

The entire loire valley portion was unbelievably beautiful. The furniture is outstanding. Stephanie you outdo yourself continuously. Your dedication remarkable.

@carolyntonkin4765 Жыл бұрын

love to see Jarrod back x

@patriciarinaldi9390 Жыл бұрын

The newest aquisitions for the Chateau are absolutely magnificent. The Givenchy secretary the rooltop desk and those chairs are goint to really be so lovely at LaLande.

@Meganfirst Жыл бұрын

@@andyscot4844 Yes spending EUR 6,300 at Christies doesn't help, Lot 1229 - SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT D'ÉPOQUE LOUIS XVI

@LindaLandsverk Жыл бұрын

@@andyscot4844 They are waiting for the restorer. He fell off some scaffolding and is recovering.

@PNWGardener Жыл бұрын

Tell to the truth your videos got me thinking I might want to visit France one day (I never had much interest before) and after seeing this video of the beautiful towns and chateaus it’s absolutely next on my travel list!!

@MaryEllen_of_OBX Жыл бұрын

Same here! Though it probably isn't next on my list, but it's definitely close to the top!

@Sparrowdean Жыл бұрын

There is no denying that France is a beautiful country. It's also easy to see why it has attracted so many artists over the centuries because it has beautiful daylight.

@annemiekvandorp4457 Жыл бұрын

You will love France! I'm Dutch and I love my country, but if I was 15 years younger I would move to France for sure 🙂

@ruarifinn Жыл бұрын

Even if you only visit Paris it will light a fire to return again and again. Vive la France!

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

You won't regret going there. France is magnificent! IMHO only Italy can equal it.

@michaelt8727 Жыл бұрын

What a haul, in every good sense of the word. Each antique is impressive and smartly chosen. On my antique meter reader, I’d say my peak responses came on sight of the Givenchy secretaire, in part because of its provenance but mostly because of its remarkable beauty…. And then followed by the four antique chairs with their incredible fabric material and colors. The roll-top desk and commode are standouts for looks, quality craftmanship and function. Well done! I’m also thinking that Philip’s ‘Portrait of a Duck’ artwork, in honor of its stalwart avian subject, could be suitably subtitled ‘Country Quackers’. By the way, I found a hippo bar advertised online for about $35,000 though its admittedly less impressive than the Sotheby’s life size hippo bar and only has a dry bar portion that opens at center top. The rhino version is only $29,600. They're also not of metal but goatskin parchment instead. I’d order it and send it over for a Chateau Unwrapped gift but I’m sure the postage cost would be staggering. Then there’s the cost of French customs you’d have to pay on delivery which would be around $7,000-8,000. That’s because French customs charges 20% on the combined stated value of the merchandise plus postage costs!! Now that’s really a whole other kind of quackers! P.S: Always great to see the delightful Pavlina as well as the returning creative genius, Jared.

@thierrymilan2039 Жыл бұрын

Excuse me but postal costs from USA are not especially cheap compared to others countries I would say.

@Beegee1952 Жыл бұрын

I used to visit Saint Ouen frequently before I retired as a flight attendant from Delta Air Lines. You are right by La Chope des Puce, home of Django Reinhardt the great Gypsy jazz guitarist of the 1930s and 1940s. Authentic live music on the weekends that I used to never miss. I was always the only American there, which I loved because it made me feel like a true Parisian. ❤️

@annetait4248 Жыл бұрын

Well done with your purchases .You have a good eye .

@taylorbrown9696 Жыл бұрын

Those shorter columns would be spectacular in the English garden with antique pots with ferns or some other florals or a bird bath to give a dimension and added height

@cherishd.8451 Жыл бұрын

one of my most favourite memories is visiting a flea market in Paris...they are incredibly beautiful places filled with treasures, quite the experience and mid-day a group of merchants stopped set a lovely table complete with bread, cheeses and wine, now that is the way to enjoy your work day.

@foretb1162 Жыл бұрын

How is the grand salon doing? Has the structural damage issue been resolved and if so, how? If not, when? The furniture purchases are wonderful! I especially like the 4 chair set. Such a beautiful and joyous color! Steph loving yellow, this is the perfect set for her study. I can just imagine it across from the settee with a small, wooden inlaid coffee table with a blue and white tea set at the ready, scones, jam and clotted cream and... oh yes, 1 freshly cooked asparagus spear. 😊

@madonnadillon5545 Жыл бұрын

That was very enjoyable...love love your finds..😃👍💞🇨🇦

@ccoeurjoli Жыл бұрын

@Chateau Diaries la chouette communauté de LaLanders vous entoure si convivialement ! Toujours en effervescence, vos plannings semblent surchargés!! N’est-ce pas ? Waouh ! Ce rhinocéros à surprises 😮 j’adore ces merveilleuses chaises très “ensoleillées” et printanières ! Philip, tu es bon conducteur à Paris ! 👍🏻… il faut trouver le secret de ce secrétaire 😄 Reposez-vous bien… À bientôt !! 🌸🌸🌸

@itzel1735 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a tip. To measure furniture ‘in the wild’ learn what your handspan measures (thumb tip to pinky tip with fingers as wide as possible) and what your wingspan measurement is. (fingertip to finger tip with arms extended) Then whenever you want to check the size of a bed, or desk, you always have something to measure with. For me, I can always quickly check whether something is less or more than 69” / 175 cm wide or what multiple of 9” / 23 cm it is. Bonne chance!

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother had one of those chairs...

@lindaallen9721 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Stephanie…..I really appreciate when you use a French word or description and translate it to English and explain what it means! Thank you!

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

I am the same going into Antique stores, I fall in love with everything, yet I cannot purchase the items I really truly love. Items from the past are glorious, unlike things that can be purchased newly made. I love when vloggers share sales and treasures. Your items look wonderful.

@larissap6586 Жыл бұрын

So many wonderful finds! And so nice to see Jared back, he has such a lovely energy. ❤️🇨🇦

@rhondathomas7952 Жыл бұрын

Love me some Jared! Such a very talented young man! I wish Steph would interview him for Patreon!

@nikkiwc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a delightful video! And what a close call we had of not knowing Philip! Phew!

@staceyhogg7664 Жыл бұрын

Those pieces of furniture are just beautiful and really do look great and at home in the chateau my favourite has to be the givanchy piece it's a piece of art. It's great to Jared back too.

@sheiladickerson5198 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful pieces Stephanie and Philip!🥰

@anthonylewischurchill-theg233 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Guys Love the pieces Thanks for Sharing

@JnWmMatt Жыл бұрын

Beautiful pieces. 😍

@irisfulkerson6968 Жыл бұрын

Love all your purchases. And love the scenery.

@shannonvans Жыл бұрын

What beautiful furniture, the chairs with that lovely yellow fabric, the fantastic works of craftsmanship the desk and escritoire, but my favorite is the Duck painting. I love moody landscapes. Enjoy your painting and may it bring lovely memories of your family.

@janetellinger9605 Жыл бұрын

What a Lovely day!! Even the rain!

@julielozano1852 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous things and I actually love the duck portrait 💕😁

@elisabeth6108 Жыл бұрын

So many beautiful treasures! Can't wait to see what projects Pavlina and Jarod concoct between them - two creative minds egg ing each other on.

@colleenwilliams1452 Жыл бұрын

I have French furniture which I saw in an antique shop in New Zealand. I bought a parquet table, 6 carved chairs, a carved china cabinet and a hugh chiffioneer which is filled with glorious china. They are a set bought in from France. There was a linen box which I didn’t get. I went back immediately to get it and it had gone

@sherryrector2275 Жыл бұрын

Oh most definitely a portrait of a duck Marvelous darling. !!!

@robynforman1978 Жыл бұрын

The furniture is splendid. Look after each other. Greetings from England

@albertpeckham8708 Жыл бұрын

I adore your "secretaire a abbatant" as it is called in French. Quite a handsome piece. Congratulations.

@jiggyfun807 Жыл бұрын

The Incongi add was straight up Madam Mystery, I loved it!

@newday5 Жыл бұрын

Love to see more

@sarahmiller5632 Жыл бұрын

Love love love the antique road trip! Thank you😀🇨🇦

@susannoonan1 Жыл бұрын

Stephanie would definitely give new meaning to "Van Life." Take care and God bless.

@ladybarbarapinsonartist4052 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, Stephanie! Givenchy was both my employer and a friend. He asked for me to call him Oncle Hubert. How absolutely delightful that you not only watched the auction, but you were able to bring to LaLand, the beautiful desk; as you say it will be a statement piece. As always, cheering for you and yours ❤. LBP

@minahammonds7511 Жыл бұрын

Lovely furniture! Great trip Thank you

@dinahreyes4947 Жыл бұрын

Wow those are amazing treasures! It's so good to see that Jarod is back!

@bear6562 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful furniture! I really enjoyed this video.

@melissasueferrin3409 Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful furniture! We call those fold-away desks secretaries in the US and I've never made the connection with secrete. I just assumed it had to do with secretary. I now know that in fact, the etymology of secretary is "person entrusted with secrets!" Thank you.

@jomeyer13 Жыл бұрын

and has the roll top desk beat because the roll top desk is a huge piece of furniture.

@normamurray4450 Жыл бұрын

That was lovely! Portrait of a Duck says it all Steph! Thank you!

@judithschrim145 Жыл бұрын

HOW IS THE "FLOOR AND WALLS SITUATION GOING ? Have the engineers started raising the floors that have settled...????? Not a partron - wish I could be-but am interested in the grand salan renovation and the upstairs walls settling...can you pdate us?

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

I reallly love Phillips smile...

@janetmackinnon3411 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful dsecretaire!

@kinawahbi5554 Жыл бұрын

This is super gorgeous antique shop..love it a lot..🥰

@metropcs7560 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jared and Pavlina for sharing and helping Stephanie and Phillip. I will call your area, Land of Life and Love, no more witches.

@sharol946 Жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to know more of the history of the area

@jenniferrayhill2000 Жыл бұрын

“George Sands” château about 1/2 hour from LeLande.

@JSees Жыл бұрын

That secretary is fabulous, I love it.

@tinaclarke704 Жыл бұрын

It's snowing in Woodley Stockport (where Ed is from) too.

@angelapa9513 Жыл бұрын

Hugs Stephanie

@Raxx777 Жыл бұрын

so much fun when you take us shopping with you both. Best Wishes

@tallulahmontegue8839 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your brocante escapades. I am there with you both like an alter ego.

@carolmcreynolds7761 Жыл бұрын

I love “Portrait of a Duck”. Everything is beautiful, you are very lucky to have such a beautiful chateau to shelter these treasures ❤❤

@pohpohhhg3042 Жыл бұрын

I love paulina n jsred! Such talented people but but yet so modest,humble n low key!!

@joymichels Жыл бұрын

It makes my heart glad to see these pieces being appreciated and given a new life. I had to let go of several generations of family things and console myself that someone else will get them and love them the way I did. Wouldn't it be nice if they could take and tell us their stories? Ha! 🙂

@MP-js5ro Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine life gets much better than this ❤ love to all from FL 🌴

@nancyhope8395 Жыл бұрын

That was your best segue yet😊

@bridgetcooper176 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful desk

@estavoyernathalie9433 Жыл бұрын

Magnifique commode. J’adore ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@N-A-uw5fp Жыл бұрын

That one bed that you loved and you said, had mother of pearl inlaid in it, I think it’s oyster shell. Thanks for another great video!

@Sgirl Жыл бұрын

That bed was gorgeous and so unique. I liked it much better than the blue and white one.

@cynhanrahan4012 11 ай бұрын

Mssr. James, your collection is lovely. I inherited my great grandparents bed, but it was too short even for me at 162.5 cm. I did finally sell it to a collector. Broke my heart, but it was terribly uncomfortable to sleep in and I don't have room for giant collection pieces. I have happy envy for you, that you have found such beauty.

@mauralyons2713 Жыл бұрын

You and Phillip were made for each other ❤. He's an old soul with such a kind heart. Age difference, what age difference. You're the perfect couple ❤

@karendesmit5601 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love the French antique stores!

@rickyt3961 Жыл бұрын

of all the beautiful pieces... i love the Portrait of the Duck 🦆🖌

@kiriskip46 Жыл бұрын

i would love to go there - stunning shop

@bekkahpuckett3287 Жыл бұрын

I NEED to hear the hippo story!!!

@amberroberson883 11 ай бұрын

Stephanie you have brought me so many wonderful memories we often let those amazing memories fade. My great grandmother had beautiful Chandlier's in her home. Bc of you & her I have purchased 2 for my home, oh the beauty & joy it brings. Thank you!

@jeanhawken4482 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful furniture and art

@pats5o 9 ай бұрын

What a fantastic trip. Your purchases are all beautiful and will look absolutely stunning in chateau

@CG-gm8fe Жыл бұрын

The roll top desk looks so beautiful with your father's painting ans Jarrod's chapel.

@bobolpatrick3789 Жыл бұрын

magnifique

@drj5758 Жыл бұрын

You should have a antique specialist or historian look at the Givenchy desk… there could be possible hidden compartments which where commonly placed but difficult to find unless you know how to find them.

@thierrymilan2039 Жыл бұрын

Don't you think that's already happened at the auctions place ? Experts are always commissionned to identify and value each piece of art, especially from a reknowned personnality.

@patriciajamieson9020 Жыл бұрын

That thunder gave me goosebumps and I immediately wanted to curl up with a pot of earl grey and a book.. I am currently reading the Game of Thrones box set and am about half way through book 4 of 6

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

Architecture digest was a fave of mine!

@monicariske Жыл бұрын

That bed is like a Wedgewood dream room bed!!!

@wendy-annmaher2917 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing the world our lovely South Africa. ❤from CT SA 🇿🇦🤗

@afolsom685 Жыл бұрын

I'm beyond words!

@doveleboeuf6625 Жыл бұрын

It has to be so cozy in the chateau during a rain storm!! You're so lucky!!💚💛💜💙😃😄

@vickirickman5828 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Given by piece.

@midnightdreemz1509 Жыл бұрын

Loved your van trip. Glad Jared is back!!!!!❤️ and is there an update on the grand salon?

@Texastimbo Жыл бұрын

Love the antiques and the scenic sides of France!

@karena4183 Жыл бұрын

I saw my vase in your study. I am so pleased that you liked it enough to put it on display

@JeannieMitchellMyers Жыл бұрын

I dragged my husband away from his basketball game to show him the pieces you picked up, and to my amazement, he liked them all!

@MaryEllen_of_OBX Жыл бұрын

😆Love this comment!

@Kiwi-Mel Жыл бұрын

After the sad news take a break and be easy on yourself. Everyone here would like you back to your usual happy self but after a shock or loss that takes time, and most of us have experienced that.

@angicatron8512 Жыл бұрын

I so truly enjoy watching these videos. Visiting is on my bucket list all the way from Kansas USA ❤ God bless you all stay positive and strong for each other

@JSees Жыл бұрын

That chest is in great shape, great find

@shelbycooper7504 Жыл бұрын

That was a real treat to go with you both, what spectacular pieces you brought back to thee chateau ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@christineh5790 Жыл бұрын

This Chateau Diaries episode was such a great mix of happenings, visuals of travel and beautiful antiques. What an enjoyable episode to indulge our senses virtually! Adore the purchases for LaLande Stephanie and Of course the ‘duck painting’ is a winner too Philip, although your great Grandfather’s mirror behind the protector sheet looks to be a stunner. 👏❤️❤️❤️

@patrickdemarcevol Жыл бұрын

The bar is actually a rhino not a hippo Stephanie 😀

@FarmgirlFriday Жыл бұрын

The first one she showed was a rhino, the second was a hippo (both by the same artist). Since I think the images she showed us came from the internet and not from the actual one they saw, she may have used the rhino just as an illustration?

@jenniferrayhill2000 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the unique furniture pieces and the beautiful countryside on your journey!

@breakfastattiffanys741 Жыл бұрын

Why God, every frame in this video is a feast for the eyes!! ❤❤❤

@oanyc Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about doing an ancient Greek themed area in the gardens, perhaps even a folly. Then you can do a midsummer eve garden party...

@silviahoya Жыл бұрын

Hello from Manchester, snowing! I just saw your first videos after binging on The Chateau Diaries for ages :) Adorable xxx

@stephaniehanuman-dale6279 Жыл бұрын

Lovely pieces ❤ Safe travels and be well 🥰

@vickiellibby7051 Жыл бұрын

French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.