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Mummy finally got the go-ahead to travel to South Africa to be with Percy (we tried and tried, but it was impossible to get him into France, which we would have preferred). Her flight left today, and here is a vlog about our day, and the drama that occurred at the airport. I'll be showing the airport part on the main Chateau Diaries vlog in a week or so, but I wanted you to be able to live the experience on the same day as us.  

I'm filled with mixed emotions, both very sad that Mummy won't be back in the chateau till the spring, and delighted that she and Percy will be together in the sunshine!

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PATREON NEWSFLASH: MUMMY LEAVES LALANDE!!!

Mummy finally got the go-ahead to travel to South Africa to be with Percy (we tried and tried, but it was impossible to get him into France, which we would have preferred). Her flight left today, and here is a vlog about our day, and the drama that occurred at the airport. I'll be showing the airport part on the main Chateau Diaries vlog in a week or so, but I wanted you to be able to live the experience on the same day as us. I'm filled with mixed emotions, both very sad that Mummy won't be back in the chateau till the spring, and delighted that she and Percy will be together in the sunshine!

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Anonymous

That’s wonderful Stephanie safe journey Isabelle xx

Anonymous

So happy for her! FINALLY!!!❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

So happy they will be reunited! 💛

Jana Miranda

Best wishes to all of you, but particularly to Percy and Mummy as they are finally reunited. Much love from Arizona USA.

Anonymous

Fantastic news! We will miss mummy but hopefully we will catch her and Percy on your video calls with them. The garden is in safe hands with Dan

Anonymous

Safe travels Isabelle ❤️Love to you and Percy🥰 We will miss you😍

Anonymous

She must be overjoyed!! It’s so exciting.

Anonymous

I’m happy for Mummy to see Percy again!!! I’m happy you were able to have the months with her at LaLande.

Anonymous

Oh thank heavens! I’ve been so worried and prayed for this day. I’ll miss her, but maybe she’ll make an occasional video for you to share.

Anonymous

So happy for Mummy! Sad for you...luckly there is FaceTime!

Anonymous

Won’t be the same without mummy

Anonymous

Lalande’s newest VIP is Shane the insurance agent!

Anonymous

Mummy will be missed but I am so relieved that she and Percy are to be reunited. She kept a stiff upper lip of course but it was really sad for them to be apart. <3

Anonymous

Au revoir Isabelle. Godspeed!

Anonymous

Godspeed Mummy. Be safe and have a wonderful winter with Percy!

Anonymous

Thank you for showing us this. Definitely money well spent on the business class ticket!

Anonymous

I am sad to see her but at the same time SO happy that she and Percy get to reunite. Maybe they can send a little snippet to include in a vlog so we still get some time with them while she is away.

Anonymous

Such a bittersweet journey!!!! I can hear in your voice how difficult that was to say goodbye. Sending much love to you, and to Mummy and Percy.

Maria Soberanis

Oh gosh. Why did I get emotional?! Mummy! 😘

Anonymous

Soooo sweet Stephanie bought Mummy a first class ticket at her age and with COVID-19.

Anonymous

Praise God they get to be together. I know you and they would have loved being at La Lande together. Good that they get to be in the sunshine for the winter. Maybe you can get Mummy and Percy to do some filming on South Africa so we can see them some. Praying they have an amazing winter together. 💙💗

Evelyn McElroy

I almost cried!! But I am so glad they will be reunited. Stephanie, you are such a fantastic daughter!

Anonymous

So happy for Isabelle! I look forward to hearing about her life in South Africa.

Anonymous

I’m so happy that Mummy is going to be reunited with Percy. Praying you can all be together again very soon at the Chateau! 🙏🏻

Anonymous

Bless you Stephanie. Made me cry but happy for mummy and Percy to be reunited ❤️

Anonymous

I'm in tears - real tears - running down my cheeks -I LOVE Isobel and i'm heartbroken for you both. She is such a brave little person. So goog of you sharing such an emotional departure. Big hugs XX

Anonymous

What type of large store doesn't take bank cards??? What a pain.....

Anonymous

So emotional but so pleased they will be reunited. Well done Stephanie for sending Mummy first class ... after all it is only what she deserves & so much safer in these times. You will miss her though xx

Anonymous

A very emotional episode Stephanie, so happy for Mummy to finally be reunited with Percy.

Anonymous

Safe travels Mummy !! I got pretty emotional watching her go. It's like she's leaving all of us ! :) That being said..I'm so happy she will soon be reunited with Percy !

Anonymous

Ahh Stephanie! Soo happy for Isabelle and Percy but also I feel for you. Mummy has been there for you, to support you and keep you sane. There will be such a big mummy sized hole in your life for a while. Here’s hoping Gerry can join you soon. Much love Hazel

Anonymous

Sad to see mummy go but happy she will be reunited with Percy again. Loved the Christmas decoration shopping but how strange for a store not to take credit card payments! X

Anonymous

I’m probably going to cry with joy seeing Percy and Mummy reunited! I hope someone has a camera! I know I definitely shed a few tears saying goodbye, but thank you for bringing us along. Lots of love and update us soon!!

Anonymous

We shall miss Mummy but she will be so happy to be with Percy. I shed tears at your goodbyes. Thank you so much for sharing Stephanie. 😊💜

Anonymous

So So happy for Mummy! It's my 25th Wedding Anniversary and this is a great gift for me. I've been so worried about them being apart.

Anonymous

Oh how wonderful and bitter sweet. I do hope Selmar is with you over the winter.

Anonymous

Such a worry, the whole distance during covid times! It will be very wonderful to have both mummy and Percy back at Lalande in nice weather

Anonymous

I’m sad to hear you won’t have Isabelle and Percy with you as you had wished but I’m happy your mother will see her husband again. I hope they can both return to you by at least next spring. I’m sure you will be very busy over the next few months or so and time will fly by. You are such a good daughter, driving your mom all the way to Paris, helping her get through the airport, and treating her to business class to have a safer more comfortable journey.

Anonymous

Huzzah! What great news ❤️

Anonymous

Well, that made me cry. I'm overjoyed Mummy and Percy will be together, but I know how hard it would have been for me to put my own Mum on a plane. Love to all of you. Oh, and that business class ticket is the absolute best thing to do with the ad money.

Anonymous

Wow, gone until Spring?!? Hopefully we will still get updates from her and Percy.

Anonymous

I’m so glad she gets to see Percy! I hope they stay safe and take care of each other!

Anonymous

Oh Stephanie, I am so very pleased that Mummy and Percy can be reunited...but was crying with you when you said goodbye. Sending lots of love...thoughts of Christmas always take me to a happy place too!!! Sounds like you have lots planned till she returns xx lots of hugs xx

Anonymous

Bon voyage Isabelle. Such a happy/sad day. What drama at the airport. Well done Stephanie for handling it so well. Brings back memories of travelling with my elderly parents when they got confused with the departure gates and I could not find them. Nice little shopping trip with Phillip . Thinking blue and silver Xmas too as I have some already. Must go and dig them out soon. Love these snippets from France. Bye from Down under xx

Anonymous

I CRIED!! So sad for Stephanie and all of us. 😢We will miss you Isabelle!!! SO SO happy 😆Isabelle and Percy are going to be together!!! 💃🕺🏼Yes Isabelle has become quite the videographer. She definitely needs to send us updates from SA.

Anonymous

Lovely that Isabelle and Percy will be together again, basking in the South African sunshine. Best wishes to you both from Auckland, New Zealand

Anonymous

How nice for her to finally reunite with her husband but I’m sorry for you, Stephanie! I for one , enjoy seeing her on your vlogs and will miss her so I cannot imagine what you are feeling! Get right to your Christmas decorating as it will cheer you up!🤗 Safe travels to her! My ❤️ goes out to you.😔

Anonymous

Bon chance pour votre voyage Isabelle!

Anonymous

My Dear Stephanie, I have been worrying about Isobel/Mummy for the last three weeks, with the Covid numbers rising globally, I was so concerned that Mummy would not be able to reunite with Percy any time soon. I have also been worried that Percy's heart would break if he was unable to reunite with his wife soon. I love you all and think of you each every day...it will be sooo hard not seeing Mummy as part of each video, but I know in my heart that she has been suffering not being with the one she loves. Thank you so much for this update, I am moved to tears, and am so glad Mummy is on the flight. I am also so glad you were able to stay calm and get the insurance certificate problem resolved. I love all of you at La Lande and have multiple TV's on sometimes with the videos and adverts going in my home to add to your revenue in some small way. I am glad to know Mummy is in a safe seating zone on the flight, and has a face shield as well as a mask! XXOO, ~Mary Ryan

Anonymous

I can't even begin to tell you how pleased I am about this news flash. I cried through the entire message (even with a few giggles about the squirrels). Much love to you Mummy and Percy !! I can't wait to hear about your arrival and see pictures of your lovely smile. Percy... take good care of our precious lady !!

Anonymous

So stressful! I feel for your airport experience! We had a similar airport experience in March returning to NZ from Australia! We actually had to wait 3 days at the airport hotel, 2 afternoons at the airport itself seeking confirmation to leave, as the rules had changed and my fiancée, who is french, could not leave Australia as he’s a resident of Australia. We had to get special permission for him to leave and he could only enter NZ with me as a citizen. Air NZ was fantastic however!

Anonymous

Mummy pulled my heartstrings, knowing she was possibly not getting on the plane. Happy to know it all worked out. Will miss her dearly but her happiness rules in our hearts. ✨💛🌟

Anonymous

Oh Stephanie, what an emotional and bittersweet day! I'm so glad that Mummy will be reunited with Percy at last and that she was able to make that long journey more comfortably. Saying a prayer that her arrival goes smoothly. Thanks for sharing this happy news :)

Anonymous

We are looking forward to seeing a happy Isabelle and Percy.... and hopefully a return to La Lande soon!

Anonymous

Looking forward to watching this once my kids go to bed!!!! 😄

Anonymous

So glad Percy and Isabelle are going to be able to be together. I will miss her at the chateau though.

Anonymous

After such a long wait, it all happened so fast! So sad to see Isabelle leave even though she's reuniting with wonderful Percy. What a celebration that will be. By the way, Stephanie, I love your new look!!! (The hair, of course.) 😍✈🎄

Anonymous

Safe travels to mummy🥰I am thrilled for both her and Percy xo

Anonymous

I’m so happy for them to reunite. And sad to see her leave. I miss her already.

Anonymous

So happy for Mummy! She will be missed, but am so glad she can be reunited with her Percy.

Anonymous

How bittersweet to say goodbye. I wish Isabelle the best! Lalande won’t be the same without her

Anonymous

What wonderful news that Isabelle is on her way to Percy!! She will certainly be missed at LaLande! Can’t wait to see the reunion with Percy!

Anonymous

I am thrilled for mummy and Percy. And it gives me hope that maybe next month I will be reunited with my husband. It has been just over 1 year. I am in tears as well.

Anonymous

❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Wonderful to know Isabelle and Percy will be reunited. Stressful situation at the airport handled really well...you Brits really do know how to 'keep calm and carry on!' Will miss seeing Isabelle regularly on the vlogs, but lovely to know they are together.

Anonymous

Steph, you were really the hero of the situation. Brava!

Anonymous

Great news - they've been apart too long.

Anonymous

You are a wonderful daughter Stephanie! 💕 I’m relieved for Isabelle. Being with Percy in the sunshine will certainly be blissful for them both🥰

Anonymous

Oh I'm so going to miss her so much.

Anonymous

I am so glad Isabelle and Percy will be together again but sad it wasn’t at Lalande... my thoughts are with all of you as she travels and as you start decorating for the Advent videos❄️🎄

Anonymous

She's the wise Yoda who oversees this fun creative bunch!!

Anonymous

Crying with sorrow and joy both, so happy Mummy will be with her darling Percy at last, and feeling your sorrow Stephanie, at being separated from her for an undetermined time. To amplify my emotion of joy, I am choosing to envision their joyous reunion, these lovers long parted, in the sun, together. On to Christmas!!

Anonymous

We will miss Isabelle an awful lot. Happy to know she will be reunited with Percy, though. So sorry she had to go through all that stress at the airport. Yeah, enjoy the business class back to South Africa. You deserve it! Keep well and much love to you!

Anonymous

This was all very emotional.

Anonymous

Awww 😢 I feel conflicted, because it is so lovely, that she will reunite with Percy. But she will be missed on the vlogs 🙂 I hope she and Percy will send small glimpses from their life during the 6 months. Best wishes to Isabelle and Percy! ❤

Pam Mastin

I actually had tears in my eyes...first at the insurance issue and then when she finally left to get on the plane. So sweet! So happy that she and Percy will be together.

Anonymous

SO joyful and tearful, but wish Mummy well and happy sha can be reunited with Percy. Hope you’ve got a lovely cup of tea waiting back at Lalande to soothe your soul after such a harrowing day.

Anonymous

I can’t imagine Mummy not being at LaLande But I’m so happy she’ll get to see Percy. Hopefully the Christmas shopping cheered you up. I have a cabinet of curiosities for Halloween and for Christmas!

Anonymous

Wow what a newsflash and what a mix of emotions we share with you SO relieved Isabelle and Percy will finally be back together and in warmer climes but such a wrench for you Stephanie not knowing when you will see your wonderful Mummy again AND all around the world your 1000s Patrons and diary viewers are thinking of you and sending comforting love love 💓 xx

Anonymous

Hooray! So so happy for Mummy and Percy

Jane Nunn

Oh Isabelle I am absolutely thrilled for you and Percy! You must be beside yourself with joy and sadness! I am not good with goodbyes at the best of times but I was very teary esp at the airport at Mummy being so disappointed not to go to Percy. Safe travels Isabelle and lots and lots of love.. Steph I did not see anything about money for her flight and going business class?? Was that for an upper tier only? So happy for you and Percy BUT I will miss you so much at Lalande :-(

Anonymous

I completely unexpectedly found myself crying when Isabelle and Stephanie were saying goodbye at the airport! Like others have said above the combination of joy for the reunion to come, knowing how much she’ll be missed and the love between mother and daughter just got me right in the feels!

Anonymous

Tears are flowing here in Canada! She will sorely be missed but I am sure Percy & mummy will be sending some video updates from SA to add to your vlog. Let’s pray this lockdown will be over come spring so you (& we) will all be reunited.

Jane Nunn

NO shining kids! hahaha Yes Phillip.. I love wooden decorations esp the german ones

Anonymous

Bye Mummy 😢❤️

Anonymous

Crying from Australia! Selmar was so lovely, their bond is beautiful. Safe travels mummy, best wishes to you and Percy.💖 Thankyou for sharing! 💖

Anonymous

Oh Mummy!!! You will be missed! But it will be wonderful for you to be reunited with Percy after such a long separation. Lalande will not be the same without you! Stephanie, thank you so much for posting this for us. I got quite teary eyed I must admit!!!

Anonymous

That makes me so happy that they will be reunited. Sad to see her go. We will miss her so.

Anonymous

Omg. How very sad and happy all at the same time. That little lady will leave a very big gap at Lalande. Bon voyage Mummy and a very happy reunion with dear Percy.

Anonymous

So happy Mummy will be reunited with Percy

Anonymous

Yay! Mummy and Percy reunited! "Reunited...and it feels so good!" SO happy for her but I certainly understand your feelings because you've had her at LaLande for quite a while now! Hopefully, she sends some great videos often of life in SA for you to share with us! :) Teresa

Jane Nunn

I change too and have done beautiful BLUE AND WHITE AND SILVER its delightful for a change.. Its going to be strange for you without Mummy Steph xo Big hug

Anonymous

Thank you for letting us see her off safe and sound x

Anonymous

Wonderful that Isabelle is on her way. I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for the update.

Anonymous

I was sitting here, all teary-eyed watching you say goodbye to Mummy! You're such a good daughter to walk her through! I'm so glad she will be "reunited with Percy in the sunshine." How lovely. The Christmas decorations look like such fun! I can't wait for the Advent postings! As always, thank you for the update.

Anonymous

Oh, what a stressful departure. I was in tears watching your goodbye - remembering so many of my own. I am thrilled that Isabelle is winging her way to Percy! It will be a wonderful reunion for them both in the sunshine.

Anonymous

I loved this and sobbed when she left!! So happy for her. Thanks for bringing some humanity and joy to a rough week .

Jeanie Allison

I cried through the whole video- it was very emotional with precious Mummy leaving to be with her love, Percy. Happy for her to be with him, and sad she was leaving Stephanie. Safe and happy travels, Isabelle!!🙏🏻

Anonymous

I wish Isabelle a very safe journey and am so happy happy for her, to finally be able to get back to her beloved Percy after so long! Bless them both!

Anonymous

Please let us know she arrives safely

Anonymous

True tears of happiness!!!! Thank you Stephanie and mummy for sharing your private moment with us, you truly do make us feel included and part of your life.... How dare you both make a 53 yr old butch male blubber like a baby xx

Anonymous

Waving and crying at dear Mummys departure. Oh Stephanie,it's so emotional. Safe flight and lots of love to dear Percy💏💖💖

Anonymous

Stephanie I send you a big hug as Mummy leaves LaLande to be reunited with her Percy...I can only imagine the stress at the airport but just know so many people are thinking of you as life moves forward for now without Mummy 😢

Anonymous

Thx for making this for us!! That was close! So glad you were able to go in with her, then help her get it figured out. I'm also super happy you paid for her to go 1st class! Her leaving is bitter sweet.

Anonymous

Bon voyage, Isabelle. Fly away to your Percy and enjoy the sunshine together.

Anonymous

Isabelle is going to be missed by us all but I am so happy she and Percy are going to be reunited. You did really well today Stephanie xx

Anonymous

Very very touching I could feel the emotion but how lovely Isabelle will be reunited with Percy and have some sunshine ☀️ I bet you will all miss her dearly I will miss her on the vlogs pottering about in the garden ! Love the blue and white Christmas theme you now have me thinking ahead I had all white last year looked stunning ! Thank you for sharing Stephanie xxxx

Anonymous

You had me in tears!

Anonymous

I cried watching this, thank you for sharing this private emotional moment with your patreon family. I am beyond happy for Isabelle and Percy and cannot wait to see them safely reunited. Stephanie you are an incredible woman , staying calm and focusing on making it happen so she could go with flying success! Phillipe could stay forever and be your personal assistant, what a dashing young gentleman he is! xx

Anonymous

Exactly. I always say to family and friends 'send me a text when you're home'. I wanted to say that through the screen!

Anonymous

Thank you for including us, Stephanie. I felt as if I was sending my own mother on her way. Bon voyage, Isabelle! I'm so thrilled you were able to fly in business class and that we played a tiny part in bringing that about. I hope the rest of your trip went smoothly. Now for the joyous reunion with Percy! xxoo

Anonymous

Thank you so much for sharing your love for Mummy. We love her, too! She is a fabulous part of your vlog. I am so relieved she gets to go to Percy, but already miss her sooooo much. I’m so grateful that your friends are there with you, Stephanie. 💗🌸💗

Anonymous

I started to cry a little bit. I’m worried for Mummy, but also eager for her reunion with Percy. It’s very bittersweet, as you said! Can I make a suggestion for the next year’s Christmas corner (or this year, if you decide you like it)? I think you should set it up in your sitting room, that’s jointed to your bedroom. Then you could have a small table set, a piano, and a tree all decorated for filming, but it doesn’t impede on any of the rest of the Chateau. Plus filming would be easy enough because you could preset the lighting and just waltzed over from your room whatever you need to.

Anonymous

I know all of us were probably in tears as Mummy left. We shall miss dear Isabelle but are happy for her to reunite with Percy at long last. ❤❤

Anonymous

I had a quiet tear at the airport karfuffle. I could feel the distress. Well done Stephanie navigating the requirements 🌟 so happy for isabel and percy to finally be reunited (and in style for mummy.) but its certainly a bitter sweet moment. Thank you for the extra special update. Safe travels Isabel 💕

Anonymous

Safe travels Isabelle. That looked very hard and you delt with it so admirably Stephanie. Wishing her a pleasant journey and a wonderful winter season in the sun with her beloved Percy. Look forward to their safe return in the spring. Til then, a wonderful Christmas at LaLande to look forward to. 🥰

Anonymous

Bon Voyage to Mommie and she will be missed by her fans but I'm so pleased for her to finally connect with Percy! Loved your Christmas shopping spree!

Anonymous

How beautiful it was to see you be there for your mother in her time of need. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous

Sending you all lots of love, we are in such weird times right now, on lockdown here in the UK still and haven't seen another person since Feb. I think everything is so new and ever-changing that we're still adapting with each new situation. So glad for Isabelle and Percy to be reunited again, and really pleased for the business class flight, that really is money well spent, and with such a long and hard journey. Christmas will be even more important to look forward to this year, finding joy in any small thing we can.

Anonymous

Finally, Isabelle and Percy will reunite 👏👏Stephanie, you negotiated the airport regulations masterfully. I look forward to hearing more from South Africa. You and Phillipe are so funny together, it is simply the perfect balance of your vision for La Lande and a touch of hip coolness. I will look forward to the Christmas Room.

Anonymous

I got a bit tearful watching this, though so happy for Isabel to be finally reunited with Percy. Hope they both return to Lalande soon 💜

Anonymous

Oh! I'm happy for Isabelle but I will miss seeing her. She is a delight. I would normally never admit this but maybe I'm not alone in this.....I was so caught up in the airport footage that for just a split second it felt like I was seeing this unfold in person...and as Isabelle waved at the camera....I started to wave back! LOL! Safe journeys to Isabelle, happy reunion for her and Percy. And I can't wait to see the Christmas area.

Anonymous

Sending lots of love from Australia ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

So happy for Isabelle. Please everyone if you are able wear an N95 when you are on a plane. It’s much safer.

Anonymous

Cyril's arctic cousins visit Lalande :)

Anonymous

So happy for Mummy, so sad for you and the those at Lalande who will miss her. Glad you could distract yourself with the Christmas decor shopping. Looking forward to your adavent vlogs.

Anonymous

Watching you and your Mum reminded me of all the partings my Mum endured with me. Percy and Isabelle's story needs to allowed to move forward and bloom as large as it possibly can. I am thrilled for them as so often it was obvious that the stress of being separated distressed them both deeply.

Anonymous

So over the moon that your mum got to travel comfortably! Looking forward to seeing a photo of them both reunited. So excited for her! xx

Melissa & Rich Bakewell

I got so emotional watching you sending Mummy off! You two remind me of my mother and I. I will be visiting her grave on Friday that is her 2nd year in Heaven. Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us.💕

Anonymous

So happy that Isabelle and Percy are reunited!

Anonymous

Omg I was sobbing - tad awkward coz having my lunchbreak at work lol. Safe travels Mummy. See you soon in a sunny climate. Much like me in Australia 😁

Georgette Jones

Hard to say goodbye, my family is in California and I live in Indiana (Midwest), we haven’t seen each other in over 2 years and with the pandemic I do not know when we can be together again. Your Mothers voice and accent bring back my Grand-mere and seeing you say goodby brought me to tears. But I am so happy she gets to be with Percy❣️

Anonymous

Stephanie, you are such a care taker❤️ It is no wonder you gather your family and friends around you😘

Anonymous

Stephanie thank you so much for sharing that with us. Truly happy to see Isabel uniting with Percy but will miss see her at Lalande.

Anonymous

I’m so happy for mummy yet so sad. I will miss seeing her in every vlog.

Anonymous

I cried when you said goodbye! Reminded me of all the times my Mum and I parted at airports.. so happy for Mummy and Percy, but will miss her on the vlogs.. Thank you for sharing with us! Safe travels and a lovely, happy reunion!!

Anonymous

Oh. So full of mixed emotions. Thank you for sharing with us Stephanie. We will miss Isabelle but am happy she can be with Percy in the wonderful sunshine of South Africa.

Anonymous

Very emotional airport departure, thank you for sharing, we felt for you both - joy and sadness...... business class is a wonderful decision 💛

Garrie and Cindy Garrison

I cried too. My mom is going to a memory care home in late October. I will not have the access to her that I do now. I don't know just how I will bear the separation because of the pandemic. I will miss dear Isabelle but knowing she and Percy are together will be a good feeling for all of us ! Sending a hug for you Steph!x

Anonymous

So happy for Mummy to be reunited with Percy. It was terrible to see her slowly lose her energy and joy as the separation grew longer. Wishing her and Percy much health and happiness as they are together again!

Anonymous

Thank you Stephanie for the good news for Isabelle. I do hope she has a relaxing, unimpairred journey. I kind of feel like she's left me too. She was so wonderful answering my patron emails to you. I'm only a few years younger than your Mummy. She's such a lovely woman. Hugs from me to help you cope with her leaving. ♡♡

Brenda Mcgee

Dear mummy flying at last to her beloved Percy.Farewell sweet Isabelle I shed a tear watching mummy off down the escalator.Lovely Stephanie will miss her mummy but knowing Percy will atlast have his love Isabelle home.Selmar looked ready to cry .Lovely surprise share bon voyage Madam Isabelle❤️❤️

Anonymous

Gosh, I did tear up at the airport good-bye. Happy and sad all at once.

Anonymous

A Joyous joyous reunion with Percy. We will be anxious to see you again. ❤️. 😢 Stephanie.

Anonymous

How clever! Makes me want to start my own Christmas corner in my bedroom!

Anonymous

Bittersweet, happy for Mummy and Percy, yet sad to see her go. You are such a wonderful daughter. Thank you for including us and making us all feel like a part of your family. XO

Anonymous

So happy that Mummy and Percy will be together, but the parting at the airport made me cry.

Anonymous

So happy that Mummy is on her way to Percy. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you as there are lots of worries until this Pandemic is under control. I cried through the whole vlog, I can relate as my mum and dad will be traveling to there winter home soon in Florida. Much closer distance than France to Africa but it is still a worry as our parents age and this virus continues to spread. Lots of love!

Anonymous

I was not emotionally prepared for this. So happy for Isabelle that she gets to go see Percy but I'll definitely miss seeing her! Hugs to you all for not getting to see her every day, but at the very least, you have each other!

Anonymous

I am so happy for mommy but sad to see her go....

Anonymous

So happy Isabelle & Percy are finally able to reunite! ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Bon Voyage to The Queen of Hearts. I miss you already. Much Love to You and Percy. xoxo

Anonymous

mommy's enablers Love her. LOL

Anonymous

Stephanie you are amazing the way you handled all the paperwork issues to get Mummy on board. Very emotional video to say the least. Will miss her so much but hope to see snippets of her life in S.A. So very happy that she and Percy will be reunited. How hard this has been for them to be apart. But, what an special time you and she have had this year, like never before. Blessing among the difficulties. Peace and grace to you! xoxox

Anonymous

I wasn't ready for this! Isabelle I'm so happy you made it back to Percy. I must say though, as a viewer who started watching early in lock down, I have never known Lalande without you and I never envisioned the chateau without you! It will be hard to adjust and I'll be so sad not to see you in the videos. Stephanie, please video chat often so we can see her smiling, sometimes stern ;) , face and hear her wonderful laugh! Better yet, Isabelle, go grab Percy and smuggle him back to Lalande!

Anonymous

Oh my darlings, I'm so happy for Mummy but anxious at the same time. I cried while watching. God bless your journey Mummy. In Percy's arms again soon.💙💚💛

Anonymous

Wait... Stephanie! When will you be able to see Mummy again!😳 Will she and Percy be able to come back to see family?!😰😰😰😰

Anonymous

Whew! O the dreaded paperwork. Dear hearts. That was full of emotional. Heart wrenching to see you two part; but so happy to know the 'love birds' will be together once again. What a great activity in the shadow of Isabelle's leaving. Brilliant. Having computers and phones to connect with our loved ones is the best gift during the world's turmoils. And, yea! Christmas is coming. Going to be great fun. Love you. Percy and Isabelle...finally...you're together!!! Happiness. You're in my thoughts.

Anonymous

God bless mummy , I’m sitting here getting anxious for her . Hoping all this separation Of families ends soon 🤍

Anonymous

Thank you Stephanie. Glad she’s finally getting reunited with Percy!!

Kelly Douglas

I'm so happy that Isabel gets to be reunited with Percy! But she will be greatly missed. Lots of love 🤗

Anonymous

Wonderful news. The life of perpetual summers...

Anonymous

omg how sad and lovely at the same time "mummy has gone"

Anonymous

😢 oh Mummy we’ll miss you so much. You’ve been such fun and an integral part of the vlogs but I’m happy you get to be with Percy. I hope Stephanie will show lots of updates from South Africa.

Anonymous

So happy to see Mummy on her way to be with Percy 💗, at the same time feeling rather sad knowing she and all the Lalanders will be apart for so long😞 This vlog certainly gave us all the feels! Thank you Stephanie for sharing your private moments, these special videos truly do bring us all together🥰

Anonymous

So sad but also so happy to see Mummy on her way to go to Percy. We will miss her dearly! Hopefully in the spring, both her and Percy can return to Lalande.

Anonymous

Let us know that she got to Percy ok. I have to say that I cried. Seeing Isabel cry made me cry. Yes, money well spent to see her travel business class and stay a bit safer. Thank you for telling us.

Anonymous

And just yesterday it was announced that if you own property and coming from a banned list country(France) and staying for more than three months, you are allowed in anyway. Hope she had a good journey. Love to all.

Anonymous

I cried seeing Isobel crying. I just adore her. I hope Percy and Isobel send us snipits of how they're doing.

Anonymous

I eagerly await news that Mummy is safe and sound in Percy's arms!!!

Anonymous

Mummy Isabelle looked so very small Stephanie. Brought back memories of my own mum who was every vii

Anonymous

I’m literally crying with sadness and happiness. Sadness because mother and daughter are saying goodbye after spending such special time together (I can relate: I’ve been both the mother AND the daughter farewelling at an airport. I have no idea when I will see my daughter again. I’m hoping for Dec 2021 or early 22 ). Happiness because Percy and Mummy will be together again after such a long separation. I can only imagine how much they have missed each other. I bet Percy won’t be able to sleep until she arrives! Not even the decoration shopping cheered me up which is highly unusual 😢 Stephanie thank you for allowing us to share your farewell. So poignant. Your precious Mummy looked so small and fragile, I know it must have been painful to let go of that final hug. ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Can't wait to see your Mummy reunited with Percy. I have so enjoyed getting to know her better over the summer. She really is lovely! I wish her a safe journey.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Mummy Isabelle looked so so little. Reminded me of my own mum. Saying goodbye was always so hard. Thinking of you all. God speed and God bless. 😘

Anonymous

I was in tears watching the airport drama. Thanks for sharing this with us. X

Anonymous

So happy to know that they will be reunited,

Anonymous

I pray that Mummy will arrive safely and thank goodness for business class. They should look after her very well. She will love the warmth in South Africa and being back with Percy. Thank you for updating us on the happenings.

Anonymous

We only part so that we can meet again. Big hugs I know it’s a rollercoaster full of emotion but true love finds a way to be reunited 😘

Anonymous

💜 x

Anonymous

Just cried my eyes out.

Anonymous

These are such crazy times. I hope for a good vaccine very soon. So much love to you and your beautiful mother.

Anonymous

Oh Mummy, please stay safe .... Percy, your patience has been rewarded. Have a wonderful time in the sunshine :-)

Anonymous

Here’s praying Mummy has arrived safely in South Africa and enjoyed her business class flight too!! She blossomed during the summer in the garden but as winter approached you could see she so wanted to be In Percys warm embrace in the sunshine 🌞. She will be back in the spring with Percy in tow ready to oversee the works in hand at LaLande!!! And her very precious garden in the hands of Dan!! May everyone at LaLande give you many hugs Stephanie over the coming weeks and months. Big hugs from me too!!

Anonymous

Crying my eyes out! Will miss Mummy!!! Safe Travels mummy, enjoy your time with Percy X

Anonymous

Pleased Mummy and Percy will be together at last but very sad to see her leave Lalande. In an ideal world it would have been for Percy to come to France.

Anonymous

Oh my days Stephanie, I am in bits. Poor Mummy and You as well, what a trauma Airports can be at the best of times. Safe journey Isabelle, stay safe and love to you and Percy. Stephanie you have so much determination and drive and its lovely. Keep safe LaLanders. Love from the Dordogne xx

Anonymous

So so happy for your Mom and Percy!xx

Anonymous

Oh I'm so glad you could get her in business class and she was able to go! I hope she arrived safely and they can return soon!

Anonymous

Oh, We’re so glad Isabelle and Percy will finally be together. Only sorry that that couldn’t be in France! Safe travels Isabelle xx

Anonymous

Oh I know you will miss Mummy terribly! But I'm very happy that my favourite lovebirds will be reunited at long last. You and Philip shopping together is gold. I can't wait to see the squirrels at home on your magical tree xx

Anonymous

Brilliant news, safe travels to you all. Looking forward to seeing the Christmas area and news from SA xx

Anonymous

I’m sure your mum is so excited to be reunited with Percy ❤️ but I imagine you Stephanie, will be worried not having her beside you and miss her very much. Let’s pray they can return soon and we can all visit each other x

Anonymous

I don't like goodbyes.

Annie Davis

Hugs to you Stephanie I know you will miss Mummy ❤️😪

Anonymous

I’m having trouble viewing patroon videos from you. This is the 5th time i couldn’t get one to run. What am I doing wrong?

Anonymous

That made me cry too, but happy tears ❤️ Safe travels Isabelle! Also - reaallly looking forward to the Christmas vlogs! Anyone else feeling more Christmassy earlier this year? I have almost finished my Christmas shopping and its not even November yet! First time ever for me... Although, cadeaux at the chateaux has helped me find so many beautiful things that its been easier this year haha!

Anonymous

Well this was emotional. Hope Isabelle arrived safely and is reunited with Percy at last. You really held it together Stephanie. I admire you. Also I didn't know France had Action stores too. Cool :) Might have to pick up a squirrel myself now. Too cute :)

Anonymous

Such good news that Isabelle and Percy are to be reunited at last. I totally understand the worry, but well done Stephanie and Shane (insurance adviser) who made it happen. Love to you all. X

Anonymous

Great news Stephanie. Bon voyage Isabelle. Safe travels.

Anonymous

Omg ,I couldn’t watch you two ladies parting, tears filled my eyes.I haven’t seen my mother for 15 months although she is just 3 hours flight away in NZ. These are hard times for families. Bon voyage mummy Isabelle❤️

Anonymous

Wow this Was very emotional, I know we don’t normally get a further update but I would be so happy to know she arrived safe, she feels like part of my own family going on a trip xx

Anonymous

God bless you all, I am so glad that Isabelle & Percy are able to be together again and hopefully they will have a wonderful safe and happy Christmas in South Africa - always so hard to say goodbye 💕 thank you for including us in your goodbyes 💐🇦🇺

Anonymous

😢 I’m going to miss Mummy, but gorgeous Percy has waited sooooo long to see his wife, so it’s his turn to have her to himself, really happy for them 💕💕💕💕💕

Anonymous

I literally sat crying whilst watching this. So relieved mummy made the flight! ❤️

Anonymous

My mum is 87 and because of this mess I cannot go to stay with her and every other time I leave her I am so scared that it will be the last. Mummy is so resilient she will prevail ! We will miss her xoxoxo

Anonymous

Christmas is not about good taste !!

Anonymous

So happy for Mummy and Percy to reunite ❤️❤️❤️!!!

Anonymous

Are you on your WIFI or using cell service? Sometimes I can’t get them to run when I am away from home due to poor cell reception. The bars don’t always really tell the speed etc. of the cell service quality.

Anonymous

I squealed with delight when I read the Patreon email this morning. Teared up watching you and mummy at the airport. I am so happy and excited for mummy and Percy! Best news ever! ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Gosh what a stressful time after she left the chateau so happy and excited. I had to watch with tears in my eyes. I’m so happy that she’s on her way to see Percy at last!xx

Anonymous

So very happy for Isabelle and Percy! If you get a chance, please up date us to let us know she arrived safely

Anonymous

Stephanie .... Thank you sooo much for this update on your precious Mummy ...can’t wait for the “ Arrived Safe” video ❤️👏.. Also I want to THANK YOU for all you do ... In regard to the videos .... the humor ... the subjects and content ... well chosen background .. you are truly a master at VLOGGING... We all enjoy them soooo much and THANK YOU ,,,❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Safe journey and a happy reunion for Isabel and Percy!

Anonymous

Tissues were definitely needed for this news flash , thank you for sharing. You were so strong to hold it together glad you had Philip there to drive. How emotional for Isabelle on her mixed emotion journey full of excitement to see her Percy, but sad to leave you and Lalande. Like others before I was willing this journey to happen wishing them both happy healthy days together - with updates please😎🥂🍾💕. Take care of yourself and enjoy Christmas Advent Time what fun for us all.❄️☃️🌋🎄🥂❤️

Kimberly Dale

FAIRY 🧚‍♀️ GLITTER a bit of clear paint on glue... will make your little critters magical.... also the tips of the feathers ethereal as well

Kimberly Dale

I’ can feel the sad in Lalande’ Knowing Isabelle is w/Percy , finally is heartbreakingly joyous and sad. I am emotional with you this morning. Tea, air hugs, walks...Advent Projects... Especially for Selmar who worked with Isabelle in the garden 🤧🥺 bitter/sweet🤗... life in 2020 for all has been hard to truly comprehend... I’ve rambled enough... Love Autumnal Cozy Love the Sacredness of Christmas 🎁🧸✝️🎄 Praying for you always...wrapping You up in A blanket of Cozy & Love California 💛🧡🎁

Anonymous

I'm so happy that Isabelle is on her way to Africa and Percy, but I cried so hard as she was leaving. tears of joy and tears of sadness. So grateful she has such a wonderful daughter.

Denise Behrends

Your goodbye scenes with Mummy brought me to tears! It touches the heart to see your tenderness for one another as mother and daughter. Bon Voyage, Isabelle! We will miss your uplifting presence at LaLande over the next few months, but look forward to seeing you and Percy reunited at last, together in South Africa.

Anonymous

Awww poor Isobel, the stress of it all, I was in tears watching her going down the escalator. Happy she will be back with her husband again. You are going to miss her so much xxx

Laura & Jack

Such a brave video. A mother bravely leaving her daughter and flying off during this time and a daughter saying goodbye, knowing her mother will be happy with her husband. So many of us around the world care for you both. Thank you for sharing this bittersweet experience with us. We are with you both in spirit!

Anonymous

Oh my goodness what a mix of emotions! I'm so sad Mummy won't be with you all and in the vlogs anymore but hooray for her FINALLY being able to reunite with Percy! What a year this has been...

Anonymous

I hope Isabelle arrived safely and is now enjoying the sun ☀️

Anonymous

I'm so glad Isabelle is finally with Percy!! I'm sure they had a lovely reunion! ❤

Anonymous

Totally made me cry! Glad she is able to reunite with Percy. Traveling is so scary now. I can’t stand it, I hope we are back to normal soon.

Anonymous

OMG I am sooo ugly craying but with happy tears for Isabelle and Percy🥰❤️❤️

Anonymous

Checking in, hoping to hear that mummy has arrived safely with Percy.

Anonymous

How amazing that your mother was able to finally be reunited with Percy💖💖💖💖 I'm sure it was such an emotional time for you both. Thank you for sharing this little bit with us.

Anonymous

Thank goodness you were able to help Mummy get her proof of insurance in time for the flight! What a stressful way to start out an international journey! Mummy is lucky to have such an attentive daughter :)

Anonymous

Oh man what a happy and sad moment. You and the rest of us will miss her dearly but I am so very happy she gets to see her Percy and spend time in the sun! *fingers-crossed* for a few updates from the happy couple.

Anonymous

Sitting in my home office in South Carolina, USA crying my eyes out. Bittersweet. PLEASE, let us know on Patreon, when Mummy is safely with Percy. Bless you all. Much love. ❤️

Anonymous

I have to admit I had a tear in my eye during this video, thank goodness you went into the airport Stephanie . Hoping Isobel has landed safelyby now and is reunited with Percy.

Anonymous

So pleased about the Mummy - Percy reunion. However like the others have said, it is a bit if a tear jerker 😭 xx

Anonymous

Yes, cried when you were hugging mommy… Wishing her a safe and swift journey and look forward to seeing clips of her with Percy. Love to all the Lalande team! 🙏🏼🌟

Anonymous

Tear jerker. Safe travels Mummy. Enjoy your reunion and time in SA with Percy. Cheers.

Anonymous

Well that was an emotional time you hugging mummy good bye .... i cried too. Wishing her all the best and happy times at last with Percy xxx

Anonymous

What a lovely vlog. I was hoping you'd send Isabel on business class - definitely the right choice in this uncertain time. I must admit I laughed out loud when I saw the photo of her sitting in the seat. She looked so tiny. Glad she and Percy will be able to enjoy some nicer weather together.

Anonymous

Safe travels to Isabel, wishing her and Percy a very happy reunion. You’re a wonderful daughter. Love to you all xxx

Anonymous

I felt all emotional to see Isabelle go! I am glad she is finally reunited with Percy and I am sure she will be happy in warm weather, but hope she will be back soon to LaLande with Percy! xxx

Anonymous

I cried! I'm going to miss mummy!! :(

Anonymous

Please let us know when Mummy arrives and is finally with Percy. Such an emotional video. We cried. We will miss her and look forward to fun snippets she will be able to capture and for you to post. Bon Chance!

Jodi and Scott Barck

Oh so so nice!! And not to early for Christmas ❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Hi Stephanie did the mother bird arrive safely in SA?

lottie

Bons voyages La belle Isabelle. I cried with you as you said goodbye, mother and daughter. So glad you will be reunited with your husband. Hugs to both you and Percy. 🥰 Stephanie

Anonymous

So very sad to see Isabelle go!! 😢 The vlogs will not be the same without her. She is absolutely adorable, and my favorite Lalander... 🌺🌺 But it’s also wonderful that she’ll be able to be with Percy again. ❤️❤️❤️ Love to you, Stephanie, I know this was a hard day for you, too. 😘

Anonymous

Awe! I Ioved this! I am so glad that Isabelle and Percy will be reunited! Although, I am a bit sad to be missing seeing both of them and their escapades on the Diaries. I know Isabelle valures her privacy and I truly honor that I would never expect an update like I look forward to here. I would love to just see a glimpse of her with Percy though. I've been missing him and his presence a lot these last few months.

Anonymous

Aw what bitter sweet moments, it bought tears to my eyes when you both said goodbye. Thank you for sharing this Stephanie, it’s perfectly lovely that Isabelle and Percy be together again x

Anonymous

My dear "imaginary friend" Stephanie, thank you for including us in your life again. I was watching this with my morning coffee, and felt quite emotional when mummy left. I so much enjoy shopping with you and Phillip, I love the way you can be just yourself in front of a camera and banter as normal. Absolutely love your sense of humour, it is definitely from your father's side...I just LOVE british humour, I lived in England for 16 years and must say what I miss most about it is to be unable to play on words in my daily life, the humour, and the irony and sarcasm. Lowest form of wit, so what, it is magnificent! :-D Here in Norway sadly most people have more of an american type humour...if one was to compare. When I first came back after 16 years, people kept asking me "Do you think so!?!" And I had to patiently explain that no, I did not think so, it was me being sarcastic. Now I don't bother event trying, so it is always nice to visit my second home and let rip. Due to covid not possible at present of course. And, finishing off this, talking about covid, I join the crowd that is particularly thankful of Lalande and you during this age of the pest. I NEVER thought I would start watching a "reality show" but now I do, and I adore Lalande and the way it makes me feel. I found your channel in March, suggested for me because I occationally watch Escape to the Country, and there I was hooked. Thank you, I always smile when I have watched you guys, and I LOVE hearing you talking about interesting history and showing us wonderful things and items. Much much love to you Stephanie, you are the real deal. Lady Eili x

Anonymous

Awww- I just wanted to hug Stephanie. I hate saying goodbye to my mum too. Xxx

Anonymous

Oh how very emotional. I am so glad Isabelle and Percy can be together again xxxx

Anonymous

On a different note.... for your next target, may I suggest a CNC router for Selma.

Anonymous

OMGOODNESS I only stopped crying briefly between Christmas giraffe & wonky eyed polar bear then the flood gates opened again!! So bittersweet is Mummy’s journey away from LaLande BUT safe and lovingly with her Persy!! We have all wanted Persy & Mummy to be reunited but on our own terms at LaLande lol. All my love & hugs to Stephanie, mummy, Persy & everyone making this new adjustment. 💛💙💚🧡❤️💜

Anonymous

I felt every heart-wrenching moment of that goodbye and you watching her walk away. What mixed emotions for both of you. I hope she is now happily ensconced with Percy, and your are sufficiently distracted with life at La Lande. xxx

Anonymous

I'm so sad and heartbroken to see mummy Isabelle go! I cried many tears on seeing her departure. I know she misses Percy, but I wish he could have come to LaLande. Good idea to send mummy business class for safety reasons. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us Stephanie. hoping mummy arrived safely in SA. Hugs to you all..💕

Anonymous

yes go forth and multiply 😂😂😂😂

Anonymous

I’m not crying, you’re crying.....

Anonymous

Such a day!! Looking forward to posts/vlogs from Isabelle in South Africa with Percy! Thx for video sharing! xx

Anonymous

So sorry that Percy couldn't join your Mummy there. Hopefully they will both be back ASAP! Time is precious for sure.

Anonymous

Stephanie you are simply divine in so many ways. You should be nominated for the Noble Peace Prize for keeping us all sane in lockdown. A truly divine human being.

Anonymous

Has Isabel arrived safely to Percy?? I’ve been thinking of them all week.

Anonymous

I wanted to add one more question please...... have we heard anything about the person that was coming to install the Internet dish? I keep hoping that has been installed for you and the lady that purchased it.

Anonymous

Darlung Stephanie i am moving to Florida dec 1st i have been a patreon of yours since July i have not received my welcome card as of yet..i do not want it to get lost in the mail..may i impose on you to check if its been mailed? If not let me know and i will give you my new addtess...thank you darling 😘

Anonymous

Ellen Fiore, I thought we had to be a patreon for ten months before receiving a card. I have been a patreon since April and have not received a card so that seems to go with the ten month thought.

Anonymous

Stephanie is probably WAY behind with the Patreon cards. She fits them in as and when she can, so don't be too disheartened if you have to wait a while longer. Yvonne, Stephanie's VA.

Anonymous

Have I somehow missed Sunday’s video? I saw Isabel leaving at the airport Thursday and have been waiting to hear that she has arrived safely in South Africa but I can find no updates. Does anyone know?

Anonymous

No there haven't been any updates regarding Isobel having reached SA. youtube videos showcase what happened in lalande few days back.. Whereas patreon videos are recorded on the day its published, i think. I guess we will get an update either this Wednesday on patreon or few days later on youtube.

Anonymous

Cards are sent out as and when Stephanie can manage to write them. You have to be top tier level for 10 months to get your names added behind the panels of the Winter Salon. Yvonne, Stephanie's VA

Garrie and Cindy Garrison

Barbara, let's hope they can come before so long again! Since Isabelle is able to film now, maybe she will send some video to Stephanie occasionally!!! I just love everyone at the chateaux.❤😲😷

Anonymous

I had the bestest day!!! I received my card, yeh!! It was worth the wait and knowing you took the time to write personally is amazing. The perfume was faint but there. Now to wait again as I upped my patronage tier. Next project, convertible for Stephanie🚘 Happy your Mummy has finally made it back to the arms of Percy. You give me much happiness💐

Anonymous

OMG everyone, did you hear that Macron has declared a second National lockdown. Thank the goddess Mummy left when she did and is with Percy !! WOW to close for comfort !

Anonymous

Thank you for my card - just a lovely touch 💕

Anonymous

I think it would have been too cold for them in Lalande. I think Isabelle has traveled to SA for the winter for the last few years.

Anonymous

My son was laughing at me when I was crying watching your drama scene at the airport😢I am happy that it went well finally🌞

Anonymous

I feel weird that your mother left too. I feel like we are all there with you. I hope she and Percy are okay. I hate Charles de Gaulle airport, anxious things always happen there for me too. Happy to see Phillip took you shopping for Christmas to take your minds off things.

Anonymous

I cried watching Mummy leave, she will be so missed. Looking forward to her and Percy’s videos and hoping you will all three be reunited soon.

Anonymous

You are so lucky to have your Mother to enjoy!!

Anonymous

This was such a beautiful video with Mummy and then I loved the blue and white Christmas shopping 💙 ....I love blue and white decorations....had blue Santa’s on my tree last year even though I didn’t have a tree stand yet 💙....clay pots can be very useful 😊

Anonymous

Awww..great idea for business class, much safer and more comfortable for such a long flight. Phillip is like your male twin...

Daniel Hammond

I always keep a paper copy of my travel documentation, insurance and passport etc. I am glad she made it!