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Here's lots of extra footage from our days in Bordeaux and our arrival back at Lalande with Michael Petherick! Join us celebrating the opening of terraces in France, shopping for Michael's new, smarter wardrobe, and reuniting with everyone at the chateau...

Thank you to all of you for all of your support, which is working miracles at Lalande. Next week will be our June 'Start of the Month' Patreon update. May saw us excitingly hitting our ultimate €30,000 for the grand salon panelling, and (whilst we might dip below during our usual 'first of the month' drop) next week I'll update you on those marvellous plans!!!

Lots and lots of love to you all from Lalande,

Stephanie xxx

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Patreon Extra Footage from Bordeaux!

A very special thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. You have made The Chateau Diaries one of the top 500 Patreon accounts in the world, and have transformed not only our lives here, but the future of this beautiful chateau! I’m overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will continue to survive and flourish because of you, thank you!!!

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Anonymous

Cheers Stephanie!

Anonymous

Thank you Stephanie!

Anonymous

Congratulations on reaching $30,000 goal! Can't wait to see the panelling!

Anonymous

Might I suggest to Michael my favorite summer look…that of an American golfer. 😀

Anonymous

PS. You can’t go anywhere without pink pants and white shoes. Truly.

Anonymous

Michael is a Ralph Lauren model. Philip is continental. Both very handsome. What fun shopping with them. Loved the extra footage of all of you!

Anonymous

Thank you! Michael looks fantastic. His summer look should be shorts and fitted Hawaiian shirts or pastel short sleeved button downs to bring out his eyes and boat shoes. It’s the tan he’s got going on. He’d fit right in at a beach resort. Tho it will more likely be work boots and work clothes! It must feel strange for people you spent months with in isolation to go away for a while.

Anonymous

That was lovely. Thank you very much Stephanie.

Anonymous

Such a fun vlog...a little bit of everything! 🙂

Anonymous

To paraphrase Diane Vreeland…”pink, pink, pink, pink, pink. Beware of jackets whose lining are more exciting than the exterior. Enough from me. Delete as necessary.

Anonymous

It's great to see Michael so happy and well rested. Love seeing everyone enjoying life outside again! x

Anonymous

I just can't believe how much giggling I did watching Micheal, Phillip, and you all interact together! I am so happy to see Micheal back at La Lande but I never expected to enjoy watching MIcheal and Phillip discuss clink-a-bilities of glassware, patterns of cutlery/porcelain, and other passions they share. I cannot wait to see Kat added to the merry mix! Love you guys!

Gabrielle Baalke

So envious! But so thrilled to see you all so happy and enjoying the terraces again.

Anonymous

I know it is going to be awhile before your cousin gets the paneling totally installed, but I just can't hold back my excitement knowing this is actually happening.

Anonymous

Thank you sooooo much xxxxx

Anonymous

I too have been literally praying every week to see the Powder Room plastered and finished (the chandelier, Venetian mirror and glorious stone floor are such a tease!!) Waiting in anticipation of the Grand Salon paneling!!!

Georgette Jones

Thank you for the extra fun❣️

Anonymous

Its nice Michael and Philip get along.

Anonymous

It looks so beautiful and fun and relaxing but I realize if I’m enjoying a vlog then Stephanie is not really doing any relaxing. Thank you for another fantastic episode! Hope you got a little time to enjoy the beautiful weather, scenery and good friends! ❤️

Anonymous

Thankyou so much for sharing, I’m so glad you had a wonderful time ♥️

Anonymous

As much as I like Ralph Lauren clothes I'm so glad Michael didn't get the bear hoody! 😄 Loved seeing Michael back with you all xx

Anonymous

Lovely, thank you! .

Anonymous

What a lovely blog. Love all the footage of your trip to Lagorce and all the beautiful people you met. You have a wonderful chemistry with them. I’m so glad that you finally had a reunion with Michael. Fantastic people and places. Keep it coming please. I know it’s a lot of work but you brighten up our world. Thank you so much for being you ❤️

Anonymous

Apparently foxes can scale fences and walls over six feet 🙀

Anonymous

That was pure joy💖thank you

Anonymous

So rhe "hoodie" with the teddy bear on it.. where I am from when it has a hood, and the pocket in the front like that (no zipper) we call it a "Bunny Hug"! A hoodie would have a zipper on the front!

Julia Cobb

I loved every minute. So glad to see Philip and Michael talking clothes! Philip looked so great in his jacket and white shirt. The garden is coming along with mummy not in residence. I know she’s ready to get back to it-plus we miss her. Approve of Michael’s purchases, he looks so fabulous in blue. Thank you for everything you do for us!

Anonymous

This was great! I love the interaction between Michael and Phillip then when Stephanie is added, it's magic! I am looking forward to seeing the Chapel restoration the most if it ever gets started. Waiting for the restoration guy is like waiting for a new book by George R.R. Martin. One day it will happen in the meantime, we wait...

Anonymous

Thanks Stephanie, great footage, we are spoilt by your wonderful vlog. So much fun. Much love from NZ xo

Anonymous

Thank you so much for this vlog Stephanie, it was lovely to see you all together. You will be missing Natalia a lot. Keep well all at La Lande, and love as usual from the Dordogne xxx

Anonymous

With the Porn Star martini you are supposed to alternate sips of the martini and the champagne, according to my Cocktails book. Although I have been in a restaurant where they said to mix the two then drink.

Anonymous

Love this. Can we go shopping with you next time Stephanie?

Daniel Hammond

Every time I try to buy a suit, I experience the same performance. I walk into the shop and they say 'of course we can fit you'! Then when I start trying the garments on, they announce 'you have a funny shape'. It is not solely women who experience these issues with clothes and fit! Thank you for the video. It was epic!

Anonymous

It's wonderful to see life starting again and a group of kindred spirits having so much fun together. Thanks for sharing these extras. 😊

Anonymous

only we know the chapel will get restored whereas George actually writing the final books????

Anonymous

I love the feeling of escape I experience with each of your videos, Stephanie! This one was especially relatable with the "fitting" issues. LOL! Thanks so much!

Anonymous

The extras were wonderful! I hope Nati has an amazing holiday!

Anonymous

I will miss Natalie so much, she is a wonderful person. Take care Nati and be safe and enjoy!!

Anonymous

Hope Nati has a lovely break in the South of France, love it there. Thanks for this extra footage Stephanie. Wishing Gerry a speedy recovery, pretty awful thing to happen .

Anonymous

Vegetable Garden looks amazing, mummy must be so proud...cheers

Anonymous

All the food always look so good 😊 love seeing Michael back. Thanks, Stephanie 😘

Melissa M Thiessen

Can someone direct me to where I can find the mailing address please? Thank you.

Kimberly Dale

Fun, fun...😁💛🙏

Anonymous

What a fun trip and adventure, food, wine with people coming and going!

Denise Behrends

This was an absolute delight! Michael is conversant on any topic, and his presence always adds sparkle and wit. Thank you for sharing!

Anonymous

So nice to get these extra clips - you all look so happy and relaxed. Thank you for the footage xx

Anonymous

Such a fun “extra” blog, Stephanie. Delightful watching everyone having great times together, being able to go out and enjoy the simple everyday things, with love, laughter and wonderful friends. It’s fabulous seeing you and Michael together again in real life! The magic of LaLande continues in fine style. Thank you all.

Anonymous

I love how much fun you all have together! Thanks for introducing us to Edd and Anna! They are delightful.

Anonymous

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Theresa Romero

I just loved this extra footage! It has brought me such joy, as your vlogs always do! 💗 Thank you, Stephanie!

Anonymous

I can't thank you enough for these extra clips you give us on Wednesdays. I'd support all the amazing restoration efforts anyways. But I work a desk job so I love it so much that all of the middle (the worst part) of the week I can see what you're up to. Like so many, I found you during lockdown and quarantine (in the US) and although it was short where I lived I was all alone without a job. I love the feeling that Lalande gives us all.. that we're there and a part of it. I just thought I would share my appreciation because we all know Stephanie's heart is to share this with us all and she gives us so much! We love you, Stephanie!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

I have so much fun with you . Thank you ! Cheers to having our lives back !

Anonymous

Foxes do jump and climb - I found one on my balcony once so be careful !

Anonymous

Absolutely loved this video! Thank you

Anonymous

The pale blue Ralph Lauren suit hanging in the background caught my eye. Nati, I hope you're enjoying your holiday; the sun is out now down here in southern France. I look forward to Cat returning to Lalande.

Anonymous

Oh, thank you that made my early morning more beautiful and perfect while enjoying a bowl of soup. I made this vegetarian miso and mugwort soup...I got the mugwort from my garden still saturated with dewdrops and the sun was barely peeking from the sky. I had a heavenly whiff of the sweet peonies scents while harvesting the young shoots of the mugwort, they're growing side by side...

Anonymous

I love travelling around with you. Thank you somuch for this extra footage. With much love xoxoxox

Anonymous

These extra clips made my morning! Thank you :) It's so fun to see you all shopping with Michael.

Anonymous

Loved the shopping Michealw

Anonymous

I never get tired of seeing all of y’all together!

Anonymous

looks good in everything as does Phillip! Hope NATi takes photos in the South of France, one of my favorite p!aces of course. Bordeaux was Fab. Always love the garden shots, so miss all of my greenhouse and large gardens. Small garden now and very thankful. Love my Patreon

Anonymous

it’s so nice to watch you all come out of lockdown and enjoying life Here in Melbourne we are now in lockdown and our winter is about to begin Best wishes to everyone from Oz 😘

Anonymous

I completely agree with Stephanie. No to the Teddy, it seems so juvenile to me. In fact, let's just say no to any advertising on our clothing. I am happy to see you all having a good time and being out and about having cocktails. etc. The gin martini was a perfect choice.

Anonymous

It is so fun to see you showing off all the improvements to the chateau and grounds! You should be very proud!! And all the extra footage is always a joy to see!

Anonymous

Thanks! So great to see you all together. So much fun to watch and enjoy!! I say paint the mushrooms each a different color and put them somewhere as a surprise for Mummy when she gets back! little pops of color around the corners lol take care and thanks again for the smiles and laughter you bring to us all

Anonymous

<3 Love the extra footage...I so love hanging out with you all while I work!! Also, thanks for letting us tag along for your terrace'd cocktails- it made me realize how much I've really been missing that kind of time with friends. And wow, I could reaaaaally use a Gin Martini! I think I will have to make that happen this weekend. Thank you for the inspo! Cheers!

Anonymous

Loved it ALL!!!! As always... I am always ready to see more :) ..... Safe travels Nati! Please come home safe!

Heidi Panella

Well THAT was fun! Nothing like a good shopping trip and cocktails on the terrace🍸. Love seeing you all together and able to get out and enjoy yourselves. Thanks for sharing the extra footage!!

Anonymous

So much fun, loved the shopping adventures, and the terrace cocktails sound amazing:) Thanks for sharing these extra bits with us!

Anonymous

Just to say that Michael said that foxes can't jump.... That's not true, as I have seen foxes jump onto high fences and climb over to kill the chickens 😢

Anonymous

I know, my family kept asking me what I was watching (with my headphones on) because I don't think I stopped laughing the whole way through this episode . . .

Susan Wallis

You can get gluten free crumpets , warburtons do them, and I’m sure many other companies. 👍😊

Anonymous

Loved this footage!!

Anonymous

That was so much fun! I can’t wait to sit out with friends and have patio cocktails & lunch. Soon I hope. Good decision Michael on both jackets and NOT the teddy hoodie. Naughty boy checking out those mushrooms! 😉

Anonymous

💖🙋‍♀️😊💐💐💐

Anonymous

That was such a great video Stephanie. I love Bordeaux. My favorite summer cocktail vodka martini 🍸and definitely Negroni in the winter 🤪. Xx

Anonymous

The look on Nati's face when Steve says, "I will keep on going until you are satisfied." Great video!

Anonymous

Lovely to see you all having so much fun, out and about. Note to Michael though...... a fox could easily jump that wall!

Anne Green

Sooo lovely to see you & Micheal back together 🥂

Anonymous

Nova Scotia Hello Stephanie I just watched your Tuesday Chateau Diaries and have a suggestion for the plate pantry. Where the room is narrow, don't build floor cabinets just put a break in them with upper cabinets for a few feet. You could have a narrow shelf running between the waist height space. . Do you know what I mean? Carol Jollymore

Anonymous

You also could put your tray or platters in the vertical spaces. Or make the cabinet door double so they won't be too wide to open. They would open in the middle. I' sure you will have a million ideas with that beautiful octagon from Eden Roc what a treasure!

Anonymous

Or cabinets that have a sliding door instead of opening outwards....just a thought ☺️ Either way that centre island is a must! It’s just too beautiful ♥️

Anonymous

Just seen you have hit $30,000 a month! Panelling going up then?

Anonymous

Wonderful as always. Michael looking so good. Just love the mix of fun and restoration....great work xx

Anonymous

I saw Stephanie saying it would be August in the latest update. Needs a month in the salon to acclimatise anyway. Hope the travel restrictions ease a bit. Lots of Brits I know desperate to get over there.

Anonymous

Anytime I see the Polo teddy I am brought back to the 90’s! I love the mushrooms. Your chateau is a mix or old and new. I could see the whimsical mushrooms in a garden with an out of proportion Alice and Wonderland theme. Mirrors, manicured topiaries, mushrooms. Anna has the best personality. She’s so encouraging.

Anonymous

Oh Mommie, nice to see your party in Paris, I’m so happy to see the pergola going up, any plans for flooring? Tile, gravel or grass, maybe proper matching patio furniture

Anonymous

Has anyone heard Steph play the piano, we know she can….😊