Stephanie definitely needs to sort out a better heating solution for the chateau so she can open it during the winter because her place would be just as beautiful in the winter as the Norway place.
Making leaves for the antique table , reminded me , when my parents got married , my mom was a city girl and married a farmer, she asked her dad , who was a fine finish carpenter , to make her a big farm table . Which he did , it was wide enough to seat 2 across the ends , it had 7 leaves and could seat 22 when fully extended . I don’t know what happened to it when my parents retired off the farm ? I need to ask my siblings if they know . What a joy it was to get the table ready for those huge Christmas dinners at our house . Thank you for triggering this beautiful memory .
Tallinn is one of my most favorite places. I visited many years ago with my father, who was from there. The old town is gorgeous. I especially loved the whimsical names given to the towers which form part of the wall surrounding the old town; Fat Margaret for a very short and wide tower and Tall Hermann for a tall and skinny one. As well, I had some of the most interesting and delicious meals there. Russian occupation meant that Estonians relied on maintaining their handicrafts, as many goods were not available and, it was a way of maintaining their national identity (or, so I was told). Now, it is the tourists who benefit from a fine selection of beautiful handmade goods to chose from. I have some beautiful linens that my grandmother made; she grew the flax, turned it into thread, wove it and then embroidered it and made the lace that also decorates it. Needless to say, I treasure these heirlooms. Whilst I was in Estonia, I also purchased some hand knit items; I loved the patterns used in their creation. Thank you for reminding me of what a magical place Tallinn is.
I am catching up. This was just lovely! Such a beautiful vlog and I forgot for just a few minutes of the craziness that surrounds us all right now. Thank you for the escape.
Love the new paintings 🖼🖼 adorning the bedroom wall at Lalande. The colours look beautiful. As mentioned before, so appreciate you always taking us along on your travels Stephanie. Just wonderful - the sights, the food & shops 💛👌❄. Enjoy wearing your red cape, it really does suit you. Happy travels x Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA
Oh Stephanie that was so perfect really admire all you do and where you travel too. Loved the hedgehog card, you have so many wonderful ideas love to know what you are knitting. Never stop making these blogs please just love them big thank you xxxx
Your trips with Mason are so much fun, you're so different from each other. Thanks for introducing me to Estonia, where I now want to move immediately!
Thank you so much for sharing your travels! Estonia is truly lovely and I think my Christmas spirit has arrived, off to bake cookies and finish decorating, thank you Stephanie and I can't wait for the rest of your Advent magic. Happiest of Holidays!
You visited Estonia?! I'm from Estonia, the cafe you visited (the one in the basement) is one of the cosiest in the old town. A bit strange to see my hometown in a youtube video haha, hope you had a lovely experience and enjoyed your stay here!😊 Oh, and Glögi is a traditional winter drink around here, it's spicy and can be alocholic or non-alcoholic. You're supposed to heat it up beforehand and drink it while it's hot 💗
Unicorn Bertha one of the most influential people I’m my life , who taught me to live life and defy adversity was an elderly lady from Estonia . Her was a survivor of WW 2 and the Russian invasion had to live in work camps and endured the death of a child in the camps . She was the example of endurance resilience and hopefulness. I’m a senior citizen now and still am guided by her spirit . Because of her example I turned my rather fearful personality into a one of hopefulness and joy fullness. People today hardly believe that I started out life as a fearful and sad child . Would love to get to Estonia some day .
I am in South Australia, we have bad fires at the moment and been on standby to evacuate my horse.. BUT I always wait till I have a cup of black Australian Tea and some time to chill to watch you videos.. my little escape.. THANKYOU! xo I'm so going to try that porridge!!!
Such a great idea to bring Michael along as you travel. So much fun. Mason has a great sense of fun and adventure. He knows that nothing is better than a sauna followed by ice cold water. I grew up in Northern Ontario Canada doing the same. And now, the dinners...my goodness how incredible the meal you enjoyed with Mason. What a fabulous mini vacation. See you in Paris!
I am married to an Estonian! Its so lovely to watch you experience the winter there. I know its not my favourite time of the year but Old Town Tallinn does have its charm 🤍🤍🤍
Just lovely seeing snow and the wintery Christmasy atmosphere, lovely watching you having such a great time and tasting all the delicious goodies, as we swelter in 43 degree heat here in Melbourne today. but its Christmas none the less and we shall have a great time. Thank you for sharing your travels.
What a lovely trip, so many amazing foods and beautiful places to see. I didn’t know you were a knitter, what are you knitting? I’m on my 8th pair of socks for Christmas gifts, just about 10 more rows on the toe decrease and I’m finished. Four pairs of lovely soft Panama bottoms to go with some and I’m done except for a last minute baking. Can’t wait to see Christmas at the Chateau.✨🎄✨🎅🏼✨🥰✨🙋🏼
I feel it's a wonderful gift to find you here just before Christmas. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, along with all of those who visit your site. May your Christmas be very Merry and Bright. From Helene/USA.
You always look stunning, but I love this hat/beanie and outfit. I'm thinking your 'dating' Mason, he's very handsome and love his jumper. I love trout, and olives stuffed with almonds (which I think you had). OMG that red hooded poncho you had on suited you so well, I love it.
Hi Stephanie. I think that Mason may have still been hungry after that last dinner in Tallinn? Unique flavors presented theatrically but small portions. It looks cold in Finland, but I'm surprised that there wasn't snow already on the ground when you arrived. You had room for all of your family and friends in those two houses.
I am dying here of laughter. Mason really doesn't have any sense of fashion. Love Stephanies little funny loving jokes. lol
Stephanie and Michael are so sweet together!
Micheal and Stephanie you have a friendship most ppl never find that's sincere
Your red cape is beautiful.
The genes run strong in Michael's family!
Stephanie definitely needs to sort out a better heating solution for the chateau so she can open it during the winter because her place would be just as beautiful in the winter as the Norway place.
Those paintings look stunning! As if they were painted for the space
Making leaves for the antique table , reminded me , when my parents got married , my mom was a city girl and married a farmer, she asked her dad , who was a fine finish carpenter , to make her a big farm table . Which he did , it was wide enough to seat 2 across the ends , it had 7 leaves and could seat 22 when fully extended .
I don’t know what happened to it when my parents retired off the farm ? I need to ask my siblings if they know . What a joy it was to get the table ready for those huge Christmas dinners at our house . Thank you for triggering this beautiful memory .
Forgot to say.... how perfect are those paintings in that room ? So perfect.
I know where Michael and Billy
get their good looks from now..
It‘s Mother! ❤️
Tallinn is one of my most favorite places. I visited many years ago with my father, who was from there. The old town is gorgeous. I especially loved the whimsical names given to the towers which form part of the wall surrounding the old town; Fat Margaret for a very short and wide tower and Tall Hermann for a tall and skinny one. As well, I had some of the most interesting and delicious meals there. Russian occupation meant that Estonians relied on maintaining their handicrafts, as many goods were not available and, it was a way of maintaining their national identity (or, so I was told). Now, it is the tourists who benefit from a fine selection of beautiful handmade goods to chose from. I have some beautiful linens that my grandmother made; she grew the flax, turned it into thread, wove it and then embroidered it and made the lace that also decorates it. Needless to say, I treasure these heirlooms. Whilst I was in Estonia, I also purchased some hand knit items; I loved the patterns used in their creation. Thank you for reminding me of what a magical place Tallinn is.
Mini Michael is AMAZING 🤣😂
Michael has the most mesmerizing eyes and such a sweet personality! He is just darling!
"I found John Snow's closet.." hahaha.. I love your sense of humor.
I am catching up. This was just lovely! Such a beautiful vlog and I forgot for just a few minutes of the craziness that surrounds us all right now. Thank you for the escape.
Watching this was almost a vacation in itself... idyllic indeed. And that red cape - perfection!
Love the new paintings 🖼🖼 adorning the bedroom wall at Lalande. The colours look beautiful. As mentioned before, so appreciate you always taking us along on your travels Stephanie. Just wonderful - the sights, the food & shops 💛👌❄. Enjoy wearing your red cape, it really does suit you. Happy travels x Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA
Can't tell you how happy your videos make me feel...😊🌲
Oh Stephanie that was so perfect really admire all you do and where you travel too. Loved the hedgehog card, you have so many wonderful ideas love to know what you are knitting. Never stop making these blogs please just love them big thank you xxxx
Aw, a Christmas Card for the hedgehog. Love.
Here in Norway hedgehogs hybernate in the winter.
I guess their french cousin at Lalande is a party animal ! 🎄🎁
Your trips with Mason are so much fun, you're so different from each other. Thanks for introducing me to Estonia, where I now want to move immediately!
What no one mentions how beautiful Mason is?? Well done you!
Mason looks like a viking ! ⛄
Agreed!
He is gorgeous! 💕
I love Mini Michael and Mini Stephanie! I love also how you included him in your Estonian and Finnish adventures. Fun!
Oh to be able to live a wonderful life like that. Sigh :) Glad you're able to enjoy the beautiful things in life. :)
Thank you so much for sharing your travels! Estonia is truly lovely and I think my Christmas spirit has arrived, off to bake cookies and finish decorating, thank you Stephanie and I can't wait for the rest of your Advent magic. Happiest of Holidays!
Stephanie, red is certainly your color! What an outstanding poncho! Very fun vlog, the mini-Stephanie and mini-Michael were just adorable 🥰
Estonia is enchanting!Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures!
You visited Estonia?!
I'm from Estonia, the cafe you visited (the one in the basement) is one of the cosiest in the old town. A bit strange to see my hometown in a youtube video haha, hope you had a lovely experience and enjoyed your stay here!😊
Oh, and Glögi is a traditional winter drink around here, it's spicy and can be alocholic or non-alcoholic. You're supposed to heat it up beforehand and drink it while it's hot 💗
Unicorn Bertha I loved visiting Estonia.
Unicorn Bertha one of the most influential people I’m my life , who taught me to live life and defy adversity was an elderly lady from Estonia . Her was a survivor of WW 2 and the Russian invasion had to live in work camps and endured the death of a child in the camps . She was the example of endurance resilience and hopefulness. I’m a senior citizen now and still am guided by her spirit . Because of her example I turned my rather fearful personality into a one of hopefulness and joy fullness. People today hardly believe that I started out life as a fearful and sad child . Would love to get to Estonia some day .
@@brianbaron6847 It is amazing how much other people may unknowingly influence our lives. Thank you for sharing your story :)
I really miss you and Michael together you are a great team!
Finland was such a beautiful place.
I am in South Australia, we have bad fires at the moment and been on standby to evacuate my horse.. BUT I always wait till I have a cup of black Australian Tea and some time to chill to watch you videos.. my little escape.. THANKYOU! xo I'm so going to try that porridge!!!
Such a great idea to bring Michael along as you travel. So much fun. Mason has a great sense of fun and adventure. He knows that nothing is better than a sauna followed by ice cold water. I grew up in Northern Ontario Canada doing the same. And now, the dinners...my goodness how incredible the meal you enjoyed with Mason. What a fabulous mini vacation. See you in Paris!
And you knit... what joy, I'm smitten 😘😘
I am married to an Estonian! Its so lovely to watch you experience the winter there. I know its not my favourite time of the year but Old Town Tallinn does have its charm 🤍🤍🤍
Finland ❣️ Who would have thought.......amazing‼️
Your tiny doppelgangers remind me of childhood vacations...I used to take tiny people...and play with them on the windowsills...
"I accidentally rented two houses."
... >.>
xD
Oh thank you for taking us to such beautiful places that we can’t never go anymore ( money and age) 🥰
You and Michael are the cutest friends ever and your channels are transportive!!
Love Love Love! LOVE!!!
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You always travel to the cutest places,thanks for sharing
All of your travels are wonderful to watch! They are so inspirational and make me want to go places!
What a beautiful place .. just wonderful xxx
Please take me with you wherever you go? Your journeys look exciting and luxurious.
The shops you have shown us are simply lovely!
So many different sweets, I think I am going to cry!
Very adorable town and shops!
What fun you've had. Thank you for sharing!
Does the image break up occasionally for anyone else?
extraordinary. sow a lille more of the fallig snow. wonderful!
Just lovely seeing snow and the wintery Christmasy atmosphere, lovely watching you having such a great time and tasting all the delicious goodies, as we swelter in 43 degree heat here in Melbourne today. but its Christmas none the less and we shall have a great time. Thank you for sharing your travels.
Love your boots! You have great videos!😊🇨🇦
Stephanie I Love Mason what a super friend to have 😍😍 X
What an amazing Journey ❣❣Thank you 😊
Watching in August 2023😆
You must elaborate on the vintage shoes hanging on the chocolate shop door! It has given me a great decorating idea!
Thank You 🙏 for sharing so beautiful
So nice that mini-Michael was able to join you on your trip.
What a lovely trip, so many amazing foods and beautiful places to see. I didn’t know you were a knitter, what are you knitting? I’m on my 8th pair of socks for Christmas gifts, just about 10 more rows on the toe decrease and I’m finished. Four pairs of lovely soft Panama bottoms to go with some and I’m done except for a last minute baking. Can’t wait to see Christmas at the Chateau.✨🎄✨🎅🏼✨🥰✨🙋🏼
I feel it's a wonderful gift to find you here just before Christmas. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, along with all of those who visit your site. May your Christmas be very Merry and Bright. From Helene/USA.
WHAT? You were in Tallinn 😱😀😀 you definetly have to come back to Tartu. I'm Estonian and I'm just amazed you visited Estonia.
Hogwarts Express 😂 ! My teenage kids already call Michael ' Harry Potter'.😂
I was in Tallinn back in June 2011 and your footage immediately transported me back to those fantastic memories! Thanks for that!!!
I love these travel vlogs. How lucky you are!
Talin looks so historically interesting and so pleasant city.
WOW, I am binge watching does Stephanie knit /? I must find an episode of Stephanie knitting
I’m into historical sewing and I understand the difference between your sweaters(or jumpers?) Mason!
Always play the boring ads pre vlog and just count down until the vlog actually starts. Love your chateau diaries.
Love you guys!
I've been living in Finland for a few years and it was interesting to see it from your point of view!
Mason reminds me of a young Ted Danson from Cheers.
Lol Mini mickeal lol so funny they do look like you both fabulous, great vlog loving it all still may 2020
Loving all the places you visit! Your a great travel guide for us! Perhaps a side job for you? Thanks for sharing.
I’d love to do more travel vlogging!
Enjoyed
You always look stunning, but I love this hat/beanie and outfit. I'm thinking your 'dating' Mason, he's very handsome and love his jumper. I love trout, and olives stuffed with almonds (which I think you had). OMG that red hooded poncho you had on suited you so well, I love it.
Another fantastic adventure you shared , your life is full of so much fun and adventure, best wishes from 🇦🇺
I hope we see more of Mason.
I love all things chateau. Stephanie, do you think that a person would need to speak French before they move to France? x
I loved the tantrum‼️😂🤣lmao
Lovely video
Michael and Billy’s mom looks younger than them!
Good morning to you 💚
Your videos keep me going!👍😁👍🕊️🧚
This foods looks more like art to watch then thing to eat🤷🏼♀️
Good morning!
Jeeesh...Michael and his father are identical!
Red looks so pretty on you!
Fabulous!
good morning!!!!!!!!!!!
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Where did you get that cape Stephanie? Its beautiful x
Hi Stephanie. I think that Mason may have still been hungry after that last dinner in Tallinn? Unique flavors presented theatrically but small portions. It looks cold in Finland, but I'm surprised that there wasn't snow already on the ground when you arrived. You had room for all of your family and friends in those two houses.
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Your so fashionable! Is there a brand you love the most
Fabulous ! Xxx
Where did you get those fantastic boots?
oh steff a nee your lovley cape you looked like little red riding hood.x
Actually your English Christmas decoration is from North Wales.!!!
I wish for Stephanie and Mason to have a love affair!! And marry! And have the wedding at the Chateau!
gypsyvanneraddict yes, agree...especially, that little green light image floating around...nothing to do with camera...hmmm
No, I love Stephanie and Michael P together! They have so much fun.
Your videos often have little glitches, could it be the result of mischievous ghosts?
What's the name of the city with the huge medieval walls?