#48 Linseed oil paint, summer harvest & family visit

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Thank you Ecofiltro for gifting us a water filter and helping us improve the quality of our drinking water, while also reducing our plastic waste. We're very happy with it so far, our filtered water tastes great, and both us and our guests have enjoyed using it. If you're curious to learn more about their beautifully designed and sustainable water filters head here: ecofiltroeurope.com/

[@patbrady9531]

Your thoughful, deliberate, unhurried approach to making your land your home is very peaceful. Bravo.

[@artemisiajane1221]

Thank you for making beautiful videos without drama or weekly showing cleavage or exploiting their children and no begging for likes /I enjoy these so much -so inspiring and informative

[@ellam2490]

21:45 the cat made my day 😂 love it ❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's great to see Velluto coming inside already, you can see he's totally relaxed about it, and from the angle you can also see that he's 100% a he lol!😂👍

[@Susan-f6d4i]

As an artist and of Italian heritage, what you both are doing here is magnificent. God bless you both.

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

Another beautiful video, your relaxed style is wonderful. There’s no rushing about everything is done with a patience and a practised hand. Your workmanship and attention to detail is quite fascinating to watch. How lovely to have family visiting and also giving a hand with chores, it’s making memories for you all, filling your home with family love. Such special memories for you all!❤️

[@aquillinthewind3629]

I really enjoy your video vlog composition. It is peaceful to watch you both quietly work. I love the instrumental music intermittently softly playing in the background. A lot of KZbinrs seem to think you have to have loud music to fill in the silence. Stories from the cascina 🥰🥰🇨🇦🌼

[@sarahofer4368]

It's great that you are able to reuse bits and pieces of the old house for the restoration in other spots. Good on ya'.

[@paulinewilson613]

Your little tomcat is becoming a lot more trusting of you now, he's a beautiful cat. How lovely to have family with you and helping too, you are really making a difference now to your home, well done xxx

[@TAG993]

Great progress week after week! Beautiful photography and nothing like dinner with family! What Great memories you both are making.

[@lindamitman4538]

Bertus and Isis you do everything with such care. The bespoke windows are so well done and using the old glass from the house windows was a great idea. I loved the hanging lights - what a wonderful place to sit on an evening and enjoy a meal and conversation with family. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@donaldauguston9740]

Your videos are so calming. Thank you! DA

[@dairianafernandezurquiola2417]

It’s amazing to see the transformation made out of love and patience. I love these couple. They are amazing. Can’t wait to see the house finished. For now I’m enjoying every single one of the projects ❤ @storiesfromthecascina

[@cbrashsorensen]

My Sunday piece of tranquility in the Italian countryside. Papa looked happy.

[@MihailBFC]

these cinematics are amazing! the drone shots are WOW...I would watch hours and hours of drone shots

[@dingc.velasco6038]

You are getting to be a good craftsman by the week, Bertus, its seen in the way you hold the hammer and the cadence it makes in the hand of an old world carpenter.

[@paulinewilson613]

It's great to see you've finally ditched that hat! You are certainly getting on with lots of projects, I look forward to seeing your new videos, you both work so hard. Thank you for sharing xxx

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Once temperatures drop this autumn, the hat will be back!

[@paulinewilson613]

@@storiesfromthecascina hahaha, he loves that hat!

[@juliaconway5866]

Of course he likes his hat. Gosh.

[@Jo-et9lb]

Nearly every frame could be a painting. Beautiful photography.

[@margaretobrien1538]

I find your videos very relaxing and peaceful ❤

[@marianneryder1661]

Thank you for another relaxing intelligent video, the scenery is stunning.

[@minervabird1967]

Little by little, step by step, house is becoming the way you want it. That’s wonderful. I love the row of sunflowers. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@neutonrenda2303]

Those new windows are going to make a huge difference keeping warm. With how well you've been able to fix and make the frames I think it's going to be well done and really worth the effort. Another great video.❤

[@Maddie2u]

The lights in the barn dining room are fabulous!

[@naomimeyers84]

I'm so sad that Ecofiltro doesn't include the U.S. Does anyone know of a company here in the states that has the same type of product? I would really love this for me and my mom. Thankyou, for another beautiful glimpse into your lives and the beautiful home you are creating.

[@samcollage7682]

I was hoping it would be available in the states.

[@naomimeyers84]

@@samcollage7682 i actually saw it on amazon, but its $400.... Way too expensive for a non plastic, non tech filtered water system.

[@gaiabreeze]

I missed you. Glad you had a chance to regroup

[@lieuwina]

Those little windows were made perfectly Bertus and Isis I love how you are experimenting with making your own paint and trying it vs shops paint, I too am very interested in this. Also seeing where you buy your pigmentation. When I lived in the Netherlands I did not know about 'Verfmolen de Kat' I know have learnt something else. I love your videos and you and Bertus make it seem effortless, though I know it is not, it is a lot of hard work. The views are stunning and at this moment I am jealous that you are in a lovely cool farm house. Here in the UK at last it is sweltering. Have a lovely day and the cat is sharing his love all over the village and you both I am thinking. Have a lovely day.

[@connieh8746]

You are doing such fine work on the workshop windows. That woodworking is new for you, Bertus, is amazing as you look so comfortable doing this. Lovely vlog. Thanks. CH

[@melissaeden1219]

Beautiful job on the windows! I'm glad to learn about Ecofiltro--I didn't know such a thing exists!

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Our pleasure!

[@KittyMcGee1001]

Isis’ father is the best. I get so excited when he’s a guest star” because he has such a great personality.

[@JTTW1455]

What a lovely home you are creating. Thanks for sharing.

[@neutonrenda2303]

The filter is absolutely stunning, it also looks right at home in your house. Love it.👍❤

[@Anne-yw6ed]

Such a great episode - its so nice to see you making this place your own.

[@teresastargel7465]

Very impressed with all you both have done with the Italian farm. Although I am not Italian nor have I been to Italy , I still enjoy all of the episodes presented. I especially love to see velvet! My husband and I live in a small town in the middle of WA state USA. Strange but true!

[@anitaferrari5527]

Oh my gosh! Late last night after sharing your site to a few friends, I decided to try to comment on all of the preceding episodes we’ve enjoyed because Mark and I have so much discussion as we go from one to the next. Revisiting the first episodes was a wonderful comparison! We love how everything you’ve collected through your buildings is repurposed for another project. Clever hanging of the window frames to dry! What a great sense of humor from Iris’s Dad. We like those little unscripted moments. Thank you ~

[@ToddHeroZero]

Excellent episode. It was nice to hear laughter! And Bertus actually showed us a moment of silliness ✋😋🤚 that was funny.

[@LorettaJackson-uh5zk]

Love the lights!!

[@LavenderJergens]

I’m really becoming hooked on the window restoration segments 🌻

[@csilviageo]

Acho fantástico o reaproveitamento dos materiais. Vocês reaproveitam tudo o que pode ser reaproveitado, o planeta agradece. Parabéns Isis e Bertus . ❤❤

[@lindawyssling4514]

wow the filter so estetically satisfying❤

[@JagVarSur]

Just watched this after a long KZbin break. Your calm and thorough videos make my heart sing! Especially love the breakdown on the windows and paint, the walk over with Bertus when he carries the window across the 'courtyard' and your sponsorship! 😍 I agree that it looks very good, especially compared to other waterfilters. Love, Andrea 🥰

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it dear Andrea!

[@chillnophone2024]

Velluto!! ❤ 🎉 🐈‍⬛

[@cherylclark5975]

The barn windows are a good learning experience for doing the big ones on the house Bertus and your perfect painting job Isis. You have sure had a good harvest of fruits….Thankyou for sharing🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@davideborgna4918]

Bravissimi... 💪💪👋

[@khammundaenhongsri-yx7xi]

Hi my name is Khammun I am from Thailand and live in Australia I love watching your videos your house and the farm is very beautiful I very enjoyed watching. 😊

[@helenmurillo3572]

Beautiful arial footage. Velluto was away with ladies. Your videos are peaceful and beautiful. Thanks for sharing . Blessing from Mexico

[@judywidick4028]

Amazing work on the windows. Loved the family dinner, with lights and the cat finally trusting you ❤

[@MimiPet]

Well, you did a really good job this week, your windows will be more protected this winter! ❤

[@MnGirl1994]

I remember when this channel only had 2000 subscribers. Congratulations on such rapid growth over the last year! Also, please...PLEASE upgrade to a table saw with better safety features. Even the best craftsman can make a mistake ( it will happen eventually). As the wife of a finish carpenter, I've met too many men with missing fingers. Even with the best equipment, accidents can happen, but you're playing with fire with your current setup.

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Done!

[@lindabrooks8242]

Sunflowers! Can't wait to see them bloom. I grew them for the first time this year, and it was amazing! The tallest one was about 9-10 feet, and the bloom was massive. I love the dining area, it is so perfect! Velluto is definitely living his best life!

[@mckenzieneve4258]

Your videos are so lovely. They've been one of my favorite things recently as I knit and sew Christmas gifts. ❤ you two have done amazing work in your cascina.❤

[@fifthfloorgarden]

Wow, you had lunch at Osteria dei Meravigliati in Canelli, excellent choice! They are dear friends of mine and the food there is really good.

[@ricdee]

Impressive as always, the scene at 24:30 is coming out of a dutch golden age painting, Rembrandt would use it as inspiration. Thanks for sharing and we can´t wait to see the next video!!

[@myownlittlehouse471]

Nice to see you back! The windows look very nice.

[@julia_bethmann]

Really enjoying your videos!

[@florencecampana1515]

At least you took it easy for a week. 😊🎉

[@aliylmaz8278]

Camların çıta ile tutturulma olayı estetik olarak güzel , suyun sızmasına camın zamanla titrmesine, soğun geçmesine engel değil, lakin aklınızda bulunsun çok yağış alan cephelerede cam macunu kulanırsanız su sızıntısını soğuk hava geçişini engellersiniz . toprak filtre olayı yüz yıllar önce kulanılan bir teknik, şarafı filtrelemekteden kulanılmış Hititliler tarafından çok sağlılklı bir yöntem. Güzel işler yapıyorsunuz canı gönülde tebrik ederim.

[@Maddie2u]

'I'm not at all aware that I am being photographed, I stand here as casual and natural.....' 😂 Yep, the award goes to .... Then again, Velutto's like.....hey wait a minute what's watching me.....

[@ellenmadsen7308]

Are there no flies in Italy? Windows without screens are unthinkable here.

[@bekindfox]

Did you check or ask if there is a well on your property? Normally those old cascinas have their own wells with genuine clear water. At my grandmothers' house there was a cemented hole in the garden where you could get the water up with a bucket on a string and she had a hand pump in the cold kitchen to pump the water up. It was so good! In any case, Ecofiltro looks great - conceptually and esthetically!

[@storiesfromthecascina]

There are several but they don't provide water year-round sadly. We do have plans with them in the future :-)

[@lubnar.al-azzawi6748]

7:50 wow this is the old iraqi way of cooling water in the old days ....that's amazing I liked your way of filming, explaining and working good luck dear❤

[@settedesign7]

The moment of putting up the lights was the best, thank you for that! and the fruit in the basket with the yellow field flowers.

[@rosemarienin9823]

Wow, l didn’t know those filters are still available. In my childhood in Puerto Rico we filtered our water, esp. in the country, and our filters were made of some sort of terracotta, same principle as yours.

[@alaskanrockvodka9622]

That Ecofilter looks fantastic. So agree with you, I, that practical things that are also beautiful bring lots of joy. Well done B on all the windows. And tose lights in the barn 👏 Great to see Velluto again too. Where does he go? 😉

[@kathrynmoll86]

Beautiful Velluto is faral? Unless you get him to the vet for a fixing, he will come and go! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Yes he is feral, but warming to us (the free food).

[@eydeekay]

DAAAAAMN ..you guys know what you're doing! ...and: 22:06 WOW JUST WOW

[@trixiepickle8779]

Thank you for telling us about Ecofiltrro. I live in SW France and suspect my drinking water is the same as yours. I use a small filter but his looks great especially for cooking, drinking and for my animals. Thank you again.

[@Nancy-j8o1t]

❤ the lights ✨️✨️✨️

[@DEEDEE-cn1ud]

I have read about putting a thin bead of silicone in window frame before laying in glass, to provide better insulation, wind and water proofing. It also adds to the resistance to breakage because the silicone is flexible. The glass won't rattle in frame that way as the wood shrinks a little at certain times of the year. Silicon is easy enough to remove from frame and glass should you need to replace the glass sometime in the future.

[@doylehughes6961]

"VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS and VIEWS!!! We are ~ "Fans" and thoroughly enjoy your 'Stories'! We just 'found' and watched your #24, Q & A video. (OMG Bertus ~ your 'Suit of Armor' is 'Over The Top'!!! You are truly a very skilled craftsman to have made that!) So back to the Q & A, where you discuss the renovations towards the 'Holiday Rentals'. We ~ as you guys ~ see the property views, walking trails and local history ~ as the treasured draws for tourists; and personally ~ will be looking forward in becoming one of your future renters! Best, D&S

[@KuzminaAlisa]

Стройные стали вы ребята! Вот что делает солнце, воздух(климат) и вода! движение на свежем воздухе весь день

[@doylehughes6961]

So enjoy the 'Drone' video footage! I get lost in my thoughts of living in the area! Combining your property and your Neighbor / Farmer's property in a video ~ the different fields make up a very beautiful "Mosaic", that would do justice for a beautiful poster! Your 'cooking' is such a lovely segment in your videos, you might consider adding the recipe................... ? Bertus ~ Great workshop window frames! Idea ~ Very cost effective! Even though I have a large dust collection system in my shop, You may want to consider a shop vac that attaches to the chop-saw and is auto switched to run when the chop-saw runs. I really enjoy less dust! Best, D&S

[@EG-bz1ig]

Zo ontspannend, ik kijk echt uit naar iedere video. Heel leuk om Velluto terug te zien ook.

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

An enjoyable watch, I love your videos, ah summer 🌻

[@RobertHornaday]

Isis and Bertus…your vlogs are like eye candy. I love the aerial views and the flora and fauna closeups. Also, you employ just the right mix of active work and verbal narrative. Your music backgrounds are perfect. Some of the chateau and farm restoration channels I subscribe to seem to be all talk and hand waving. Very annoying! But you are definitely professionals in you filming and editing. Isis, your voice is very soothing. Bertus, you should smile more😁…. Love your hats! You have left many clues in your videos as to your location in Alta Langhe in the Piemonte region of Italy without actually revealing your address. It took me several hours over the last month to finally locate you on Google Earth. I assume you don’t want to divulge your location at this time so I will not share it here. Since you are making many aspects of your life open to the public, consider sharing more information regarding your local community, it’s history, architecture and customs that you will slowly assimilate into. It will add some additional depth beyond the natural environment which you do such a fine job covering. Kudos to you and your channel🥰

[@ahmadghobadi9803]

This is amazing content, it makes me calm and wanting to stay away from city life and try out this way of living.

[@Bward5]

Love watching. Get's me motivated in the morning w some coffee ☕.

[@nnrrgg2011]

¡Qué gusto volver a verlos!❤ saludos desde Argentina

[@ayurvedischeyogametsilvia]

You are really inspiring. Thank you 🙏

[@alanablankenship3117]

What size is your ecofiltro? We love your channel and look forward to each episode.

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Ours is 20 litres. Theres also smaller size of 5 litres available. Thanks!

[@mrrobinsj2]

Fantastic Videos, Cant wait each time for the next one 👏👏

[@juliaromeropeter2686]

Love your videos. You probably have this on your list. Since you have more wooed working projects you need to ventilate that shop. I use sanders with and out put that I connect to hepa dust extractor that doubles as a shop vac. There are fancier systems. It is the fine dust that is very unhealthy. And stays in the air even if you use a respirator

[@lagringa7518]

Indeed, good idea... I noticed that the workbench you were using was pretty wobbly and you have lots of windows to refinish now! 😉 Nice to see your Mom and Dad Isis 🙂

[@storiesfromthecascina]

She's not my mom, my parents divorced when I was five, but I'm glad we all get along very well as a family. ☺️

[@lagringa7518]

@@storiesfromthecascina Ah well, you've got her now, glad you get along. 😉

[@sussannakbrunllasc605]

​Hello love how far you've gotten in comparison to what it was! If I may suggest window screens for the bug's, lovely you're workmanship together enjoyable grazie mille ciao alla prossima Gloria 🐈‍⬛🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@marilyn4098]

Thank you 😊

[@joygrinham472]

Where is your hat? Have your changed roles? I really appreciate the way you both work in together. It is lovely to see such application and methodical approach to your work. Nothing seems to overcome you with such application to the tasks. Thank you

[@storiesfromthecascina]

It's too warm for the hat. It should be back in autumn.

[@joeash7781]

The addition of the barn lights at dinner look wonderful! What were the berries you harvested? Muscadines? You both are doing such a wonderful job. I love this channel.

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Small plums!

[@johnpettigrew9732]

BET THE CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY IS GREAT,TOO .WoyWoy Syd Aus

[@markkools666]

For the English viewers; You live the dream of many, with ups and downs. En nu in het Nederlands; zit al een tijdje jullie escapades met volle bewondering te volgen. Jullie jagen de droom na van velen en als weinige zijn jullie de uitzondering op de regel. Jullie zijn er nog! Goed van jullie! Deze "fan" van het respectievelijke eerst uur kijkt weer graag uit naar een nieuwe aflevering!

[@janeshorsestuff]

I am always impressed by the skills you both show and your curiosity to research different ways of doing things. Your ability to give items a second life is stunning

[@carolined3058]

Ik kijk uit naar jullie ervaringen met de waterfilter In een van vorige video's liet je zien dat jullie Sint Jakobskruid zouden laten groeien, Als de bij gelegen weide door de boer wordt benut om hooi te maken of er staan grazend vee in de buurt moet je oppassen, het is namelijk giftig voor vee. Kan je de lijnzaadolie verf ook gebruiken voor houten tuinmeubilair ? De ramen zien er netjes uit , het geeft me een idee voor een raam die ik moet vervangen in mijn garage . Weer mooie video.

[@maneeshamaneesh2372]

Thank you for the interesting Ecofiltro :-) I wonder how long the water can stay in the filter before you have to use it? I live alone and don`t use that much water. Now I have asked Ecofiltro directly.

[@mariamaceira7037]

Beautiful view.

[@scottsorby7966]

Some fine work that here Bertus, Perhaps this is a Scottish thing due to our often foul weather and not really applicable in Italy, are the glass panes not bedded in linseed putty to stop them rattling in the wind? Great video this week folks, stay safe

[@robertsteele8688]

Bertus😀....have you considered a Japanese saw for fine cutting?....they are awesome👍

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Have considered it for some time. Finally bought one.

[@fran1395]

Hey , hope everything is going well love you guys .

[@wolfgangfuchs1243]

sehr interessant, bewundernswert!

[@SandraMarieTrebbne]

progress!

[@daynight4902]

best

[@peterschaldemose7861]

Looking forward to see the smithy finished, too. Are you taking up your previous passion for armor ? =)

[@storiesfromthecascina]

I am certain I will make some armour again at some point, but it will probably not be in the near future.

[@wazzup105]

I suppose you will be harvesting rain water instead of relying on tapwater? (I mean if you have to filter it anyways, skip the whole calcium/chlorine part)

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Yes, we would love to, at least to flush toilets and water the garden, andsoforth. Not sure yet when we will get round to make it so.

[@Teresa-ur3ne]

Hey I just stumbled over your channel and i got addicted! Thank you so much for sharing this! For how long can you use the eco filter before replacing the terracotta, or do you even have to replace/clean it? Thank you again! Lots of love from Germany! ❤

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Thanks! We have been told we have to replace it about once a year.