RENOVATING A RUIN: Antique Furniture Thrift Shopping & Spring Cleaning a Tuscan Farmhouse (Ep11)
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2021
- Buongiorno! This episode we're spring (September) cleaning and clearing out rooms of the farmhouse with chests that haven't been touched for 100 years. We go hunting for secondhand antique furniture in what is called a mercatino dell'usato or thrift stores near Florence. And there's a bit of morning beauty for those dreaming of escaping to Tuscany. You can find many more videos on my channel about how I learned Italian and moved to Italy. Making these episodes alone is very time consuming and expensive and if you would like to support my work, you can find my Patreon page here:
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Please save the farm records! They are invaluable and need to be in archival, acid-free containers. A research historian, like me, could reconstruct the story of the farm using them as primary sources. Yes, I'll volunteer!
Also all the artwork needs to be kept in acid free containers. Please don't put them in plastic tubs
I grew up surrounded by antiques as my parents were avid collectors. They later went into the business and I paid my way through university buying and selling antiques. So, I was very interested in this episode and noticed several things of interest. The two boxes in the storage room date from the 19th century. The smaller one is older, maybe about 1860 and the larger one, maybe 1880 or so. Both originally would have been used for storing blankets and linens and therefore were generally referred to as blanket boxes. The "flat-to-the-wall" pantry cupboard you liked was probably around 1870-80. That little love seat with the attached table with drawer was actually a phone chair (the phone would sit on the table and the drawer was for a phone book)) from about 1930s-40s. It's 18th century in style, which came back into vogue during the late art deco period in the late 1930s-40s. I look forward to your next antique shopping trip as it's interesting to see what the shops have in Italy.
I really enjoyed what you wrote here. My grandparents both had the phone chairs you are speaking of and we adored them. I have a very old phone and would love to pick up one of the phone chairs for fun, but we have antiques and a stuffed house.
Thanks for such an interesting comment there is so much we don`t know thanks
I am sitting here with a glass of wine, knitting a sweater, dreaming of Italy. Thank you, Kylie, and grumpy Guido. 😆
I often have no words to express how beautifully your videos are. They make me feel as if I live in Italy. So I will just say thank you.
I love how much affection you and Guido have for each other. The advice about procrastination is very helpful. I'm a morning person too! You have a pure heart and God is blessing you for it. You inspire your followers to work hard and to remember to reward yourself after you accomplish your goals.
Thank you!! 💙💙💙💙💙
- makes this worth watching to me. I love love stories, even though I am perpetually single.
I don't know another person so far more passionate and joyful than this woman, if only I could have a tiny part of her passion !
An Italian friend of mine called a room like that (with all the stuff she didn't want to deal with) "il sottoconscio" (The Subconscious). Hilarious!
It's incredible how one opens their window to view what is a paradisal almost fantasy view at their doorstep. I actually shrieked as you opened the window and the chirp of a bird in this breathtaking setting, was the first thing your senses are confronted with. Incredible! It's therapeutic to live as you live Kylie. I love Italy, but seeing it from your perspective, (not to mention your personal love story) it's a very different level of appreciation and love story I'm experiencing.Thank you for all your efforts, and sharing almost everything, that you are so blessed to have, with us. You're one very special girl!! xxx
I’m definitely a morning person. I love getting up early, I love the crisp air and the peacefulness of each morning, before the rest of the world wakes up.❤️
Yes!!! Exactly! 🌞
I love aaaall what you said but still can't get up early 😕😕
Italian night owl here. :-D Hard to get to bed before 4 a.m. and even harder to stand up before noon. But still, if you have to go to work and/or have a kid going to school, you fit into the system, get up at 5:45 am and try to get your brain and body to function (which is why I couldn't do a month without coffee!). Guido is lucky to have an understanding (or at least supportive) wife! Us night owls we need love and affection and understanding, we just are productive at different times! 🙂
I cried when the beautiful rock room got plastered. I LOVE ROCKS, BLOCKS AND STONEWORK.
I really enjoyed this episode (as I do all!). It was fun to go through the antique shops and to see others appreciate the craftsmanship of the past. The aerial photography is breathtaking! Every time I see the little round chapel, my heart sings. There is something just so beautiful about this building against the blue Tuscan sky...
Oh I did wonder if people might be sick of the chapel but every time the light hits the stone in different ways I can’t help but want to film it. 🥰
I'll never understand morning persons ☀️ when I have to wake up very early say 6 am I'm sad and everything hurts me and I think about meaning of life till noon 🙃 but when I wake up (at 7:30) I have energy till 23 pm
Guido is super normal, not grumpy 😁
You keep
My faith in beauty alive xxx
Hi Kylie, I only discovered your channel about two months ago. It gives me enormous pleasure to "work" my way through all your old videos. It gives me so much hope to see that such lovely and loving people as you and Guido exist. I'm seriously considering joining the ranks of your patrons, as you have deserved it a hundred times. Wishing you the very best. Márta
Thank you Márta! I’m so happy it gives you hope. We all need a little hope. 😊💙🙏
The records and picture books! Frame them in a display case and hang them. They are your kids history. This was awesome as always. Incredible storyline and cinematography, Kylie. You're such a sweetheart. Your hubby is a really good guy too😊
Yes, thanks for taking us with you bella kylie🤗👍😘
You should print postcards of vis grandfather’s drawings... for your patreons e.g. 😘😘
Or display them on the walls in groupings.
So many beautiful warm feelings from this episode. I can't begin to comment on everything that moved me. Thank you for bringing us along.
oh, minute 10 is so beautiful❤️ if I could be that drone and start my mornings flying around the land before everyone is awake and take it all in😌 I could look at something infinite times with those beautiful lights bringing it to magic as it is old and new everytime❤️ahh
thank you, what a lovely and peaceful journey this day to day life can be:)
Just love watching you work on your beautiful home, thanks for sharing.
Loved this episode Kylie , couldn’t think of anything better to do than browse through an antique shop in Italy , music was so love too thankyou
Love love love this video and all the others. Thank you Kylie and Guido for your eagerness to invite us all into your life and adventures in Bella Italia. Un abraccio per voi xxx
Gosh this was just a joy to watch - thank you for making me feel like I had a brief visit to Italy - and for sharing the experiences of your life in such a beautiful way!
Is so beautiful see how y’all appreciate every furniture, tile and Guido’s Grampa stuff. Everything about y’all is art.
Beautiful Kylie! You’re so inspirational! Thank you for your videos! I’m currently in Florence and can see how you fell in love with this city💕
Thank you so much for sharing this journey with all of us. It is like stepping back in time. I absolutely love your attitude and gracefulness with which you do everything. The views are spectacular and I cannot wait to visit this beautiful countryside one day.
Wife's replying. You just described me. I was always grumpy at my husband it took me awhile to wake up in the morning. I'd give anything if he he was to be grumpy again. Over 20-years I don't care because wish he was here with me again because , who was diagnosed with cancer in your passed away last year nothing matters as long as you love each other
Oh I’m so sorry. You’re certainly right. Love can transcend almost everything. 💙
You are beautiful such a beautiful couple together. To see the love between you two is outstanding congratulations on your wedding hope to hear of a special event
Beautiful 🌺 I so enjoy it all, what beauty there is in the world .. thank you for your vlogs they make me calm and happy ❤️
Your videos help me escape the stresses of work and life during these times. Thank you for doing what you do!
Ah Kylie, always a great Friday feeling to see your film appear. I love clearing out stuff; I think I'm obsessed with decluttering, so I particularly enjoyed this episode. I love how you always find the beauty in things. I'm more of a morning person (although I have a tendency to stay up late so then I'm less good in the morning!). You always get so much done if you get up early. Lunch was mouth-wateringly delicious to look at too!
This was wonderful! I could feel your excitement, looking at all the antiques, like kids in a candy store! ❤
Thanks for taking us along. What fun.
I loved seeing everything, from the old ledgers to the artwork of Guido's grandfather. What amazing history in that one room! Thank you for such beautiful videos.
Such a beautiful home and couple. Thank you for sharing
your lunch caused my mouth to water - yummy! Thank you for sharing your life with us all!!!
Ciao Kylie! Another great video! So, I have been a subscriber for quite some time now. Since couple years now. It began when I was researching everything about Italy because I dreamed of living there. Now, at 52, I am moving to Florence one week from today! So next Friday I will be watching your newest video from bella Firenze! Thank you for being a part of making my dream come true!!! 🙂 ❤🇮🇹
Bravo Kylie. Another wonderful vlog. Together you two can do anything. Great cleanup and you found lovely old books and art. Can't wait to see all the furniture in the renovated rooms. And ending with that lunch. So cheap but 5 star food.
Enjoy your week.
I so look forward to seeing your new videos. Thank you Kylie!
Another stellar video. So glad I found your channel. Have a wonderful weekend. 💐
Stunning episode
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and life's experiences. I love your photography and enjoy your love of live.
It's nice always nice to see you both again and again.
Love from India to Italy. 👍🏻👌🙏
I'm always amazed at the amount of work you do! You must sleep so well! It would be so cool to shop and see all of the vintage furniture in Italy!
Great video once again! My Saturday morning treat here in NZ - in bed with a hot drink and my Italian fix. Thank you Kylie.
You make my Day on friday. Every part of your vlog looks like a picture or painting. Thank you so much. Have a nice weekend. X
Smiled all the way through AGAIN!🤣 Guido eating the lunch was both hilarious and endearing. Bless him. Thank you for sharing beautiful Kylie.🌻🌞🥳😊
Kylie, I loved when you said I'll take the mirror and the man behind it!
Priceless! Thank you for bringing Italy to me. Look forward to every Friday
Kylie, you are an amazing filmmaker! Just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us!🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo (standing ovation)🙌🏼
Just discovered your website and CZcams videos today. Thoroughly enjoying the travels around Italy with you and watching your excitement and enchantment with all those lovely antiques.
I absolutely loved it again ♥️ and wow ! You are a morning and night, you are a HAPPY person in a very stressed, needy world… what a blessing 😘✨
Love Love Love this episode. I have been watching you for a while after discovering your channel at the beginning of lockdown last year here in Melbourne Australia. I love my Saturday morning tea watching your latest episode, and i cant tell you how much it has helped escaping to the beautiful scenery, the music the cinematography and your positivity and creativity. Love Love Love 💗
OMG!!! Kylie that table with the floral design was fabulous 😍
What a gorgeous view of your home and landscape.
Thank you for this. I love the 'day in the life' nature of your films. Showing us the detail without losing the 'filmy' nature of your style. Bravo. It also helps tide my wife and I over until our next visit (Spring 2022). We have family in Liguria and spend 5-6 weeks there every second year with brief hiccups caused by global pandemics..
What a view - magical Tuscany
You are sunshine Kylie! Thank you for another gorgeous episode 💓 I’m definitely a morning person too. I love dawn.
These videos are truly a blessing ✨♥️
Yep, I have a junk room instead of drawer as well. I have 2 huge chests like yours, they came over with my ancestors from Germany, my mom used one to store old Christmas decorations, the other seasonal clothes. Even tho I know a drone is filming the aerial views, that music has me picturing myself hang gliding over the farm, drifting like a butterfly. I love the story that's unfolding with this renovation. Look forward to Ep. 12.
What a nice video, old things with memories...The music also is incredible!!! A heaven on earth....is this place!!! Many greetings from Greece!!!
You are a wonderful energetic person and a blessing to your husband for helping to clear out that room as you said we all have but don't get to eager to even start on it.
Loved your video as always , had to wait until Saturday to watch it as we were away for the week! Delicious to now watch it! I too love the music. Looking forward to seeing you next week. Take good care. Lots of ❤️ to both. Xx
Wow,Wow,wow,the views from your farm are breathtaking beautiful
My favorite word's " you are right LOVE " I love your vedios!
Sensational going with you and Guido to the antique store.
Love you guy's!
Magnifico tempo con voi, grazie! Quel mercatino!!! Che meraviglia.
I love this series….almost as fun as going myself!
Yes, yes, and yes Kylie! So true everything you said in the first several minutes! About procrastination, tidy space tidy mind, and just getting started. You really do find it was not as bad as you thought and wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
Thanks for taking us through the thrift stores. Fun fun fun!❤️
You are full of love, warmth and sunshine.
Arial footage, colours of the land, the little chapel-wow- the glowing stones- I cry a little for the beauty of it all. I love morning too! My guy sleeps in : ) The music is lovely...TY- Kylie & Guido.
The sketches are so great! I’d find a way to display them☺️ Kylie, you are so darn cute!! I love watching your videos/content. You are living the dream! 🙌
Until friday Kylie! Thank you of showing me ttose stunning antique furniture!
I love furniture, I love antiques - so the antique furniture hunting expeditions are always marvelous.
Oh yes!! You must keep the old accounts!!! It is a part of history!! I so love your vlogs!! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for taking us to the thrift stores. So many antiques to chose from.
Great trip to the thrift store - what beautiful pieces - loved it! Would love to see the wardrobe in your home....The lunch looked delicious, too - As always - Thanks Kylie and Guido!
Beautiful people, always look forward to your videos, thank you and god bless.
You both are the cutest! Loving to watch your journey together! 😍
Wow!! Incredible history! So much fun “antiquing” with you!! Wishing you all the best!! Love from Southern California 💗☀️
Guardo sempre i tuoi video due volte, il tuo lavoro è bellissimo !!! 💕
Good evening Kylie and Guido thks you again such good video good fun and make feel relax and full of excellent energy in every aspect ...buona la pasta che avete mangiato buona serata e buon weekend too
Thk you Anna xx
I'm like Guido. It takes me forever to warm up to the morning. I get more energy later.
Thank you for this, you always help transport me to such a beautiful land. Magical
Again, a wonderful look into the life of Kylie and Guido! Has anyone commented on your music selections that compliment your videos? I look forward every Friday to seeing and hearing your posts. The music is sublime. I cannot wait to see how the villa(s) turn out eventually but the journey is delightful. Also, how nice that your parents are helping so much - have they moved to Italy? Thank you Kylie xo
Congrats on the new baby!
Kylie I love love love all of your music choices!
Kylie, this video is beautiful! You are so blessed to live in the gorgeous area. The family history is palpable through my tablet screen. I would have loved to have this rich heritage for my family.
Love the music!! Antiques, lunch brava👍👍💜
Il fascino della storia ,gli oggetti rivivono .Bellissimo!
Your such a hard worker and so enthusiastic
Very interesting to see Italian antique store. Thank you.
Kylie ! Sei bravissima! Another beautiful video! I can't wait for Friday to see what you bring to us! You are talented and you don't mind getting your hands dirty...you're hard work will be repaid and Guido is so lucky to have you as his wife! My beautiful Italy is a richer country because you are embellishing it even more! Well done my friends! Hugs 🌺
I just love your episodes!👏
Such fun to see this episode. Feel transported completely to a different world
I adore your videos. Truly engaging. Ty so much for sharing.
Kylie, you live in paradise, you are truly blessed! 🙏😍🥰
Kylie you are so inspiring, lovely person!
Greetings from Washington State! That sketch book looks as though Guido's grandfather could have been the Italian Dr. Seuss. Amazing artistic talent. Great for you too. My wife and I will be retiring to Toscana in the next 2 years also.
Just lovely! I could never tire of watching your renovation videos. It’s like another world. Fascinating! My favorite part - Guido holding the mirror and Kylie says ‘I’ll take the mirror and the man!’😀Guido looks very handsome in that style of white shirt! The pasta looked amazing too. Have a wonderful weekend!❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness! The drawings are amazing!
so relaxing watching your videos before sleep
I loved every part of this, the renovating, going through the trunks. moving the pieces, and searching for antique pieces in the shops. You are my favorite CZcamsr, and definitely my favorite couple on CZcams. I also love the art and craft you do to bring old pieces to a new life. I love reloved pieces. One other thing, my husband worked in a furniture factory in the summer and even made some fancy chairs for the Navy so I have a primo reupholsterer in my family. We are from the southern US and went to St. Louis for a visit. He asked to examine a chair a guy was sitting in and it was one my husband reupholstered as told by his number on the chair. Sometimes it is a very small world. I wish you good weather, good finds, good people, and a whole lot of luck thrown in the mix.