ABANDONED TINY HOUSE TRANSFORMATION 🔨 I Built Him His Dream Office!

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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[@jacquionly]

I love your quirky, and very individual office Mauro. Your indigeneity, hard work and creative flair Harriet sometimes amuses and astounds me. You are both fortunate in having a kind, helpful neighbour. ☺

[@EnglishMadeleine]

I’m glad you’re proud of yourself, Harriet, because you should be. You’ve turned a cold and draughty corridor into a warm and snug office. Brilliant. 🥰

[@TexasBeliever57]

I love the way you two will tackle anything. You think outside the box & truly make it yours. Those wood buttons was genius Mauro, it added the perfect touch. Harriet, I believe you can do anything you put your mind into doing. That office is epic. Well done you two. Great video!

[@ginacrusco234]

FanTAStic! A double bonus: you're back and you're back with the office make-over we've been waiting for! It looks like such a cozy, warm, comfortable and personalized space. I so appreciate that you show all the snafus that arise, unlike so many youtubers who just go for the glitz. I suppose the rug didn't allow the door to slide?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

hehe thank you! Surprisingly it wasn't the rug - just a bulge in the floor itself! Typical!

[@kristinregine4798]

I am in awe of your good work Harriet. It's a beautiful room. Mauro is a lucky guy to having you.

[@alanhalford9707]

A very happy and proud Mauro ,well done Harriet ❤️

[@meglange3595]

Well done Harriet and Mauro!! I really love it all!! Love the window, in it's entirety. The flowers, inside and out, the curtains, the tiled sill. All very beautiful. And the doorway curtains, so lovely. The little stove and sliding door. It's all just perfect. How wonderful that you've created a space together that is so comfortable and so meaningful. I applaud you both. And you've given me some great ideas as well 😄. Have a great week you two!! 🥰

[@Clavel688]

Me alegro mucho de que tengáis un vecino como Miguel, con ganas de ayudaros. Una oficina preciosa, y un trabajo monumental, enhorabuena!

[@ginayuille8029]

The long awaited office video! And I'm so excited to see long videos again! This is an incredible job you have done on this room. Very much worth the wait 😊

[@rogerchassignol3666]

Bonjour. Que dire de plus que tous les autres commentaires que vous avez déjà reçus? Simplement toutes mes félicitations Harriet. Tout ce que vous faites, vous le faite très bien et vous êtes certainement les plus crédibles dans votre entreprise de vivre de vos mains. Bravo Harriet, sincèrement.

[@lindagiammarco2687]

I love the way Mauro's office turned out. The fabric for the curtains is gorgeous. The whole office area is charming.

[@DavidWilson-wx1du]

And we are very proud of you as well 😊.A winter well spent

[@susanaquezada7671]

En casa ocurre lo mismo. Cualquier superficie disponible es rapidamente colonizada por "stuff" LOL😂

[@davidfellowes1628]

There is nothing you can’t do or overcome, Harriet. Slow down a tad and really enjoy your garden and the spring and early summer. Wonderful.

[@pattykelly6621]

OMG! You must be sooooo proud! I'm proud for you! Amazing work Harriet! Everything from the lined drapes to the handcrafted buttons - it's all perfect. I'm jealous frankly and I don't even have a room like that. I really love the drapery fabric you chose. Every skill you have learned you have used in this one room. Outstanding. I have a suggestion. You can hang drapes over/in front of your front door as well to help insulate that area. Since you can't insulate the door itself. Think of it like hanging heavy tapestries over the block walls in castles. I've done that in my house. I hung lined drapes over my flimsey, uninsulated back door in my 50 year old mobile home, and it has really helped block the cold air. In the summer I can either push them aside or take them down and store them. Although they will also insulate against the heat as well. It might help in your siruation. Once again, beautiful job in the office. Glad you're back with longer videos.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

thank you! Yeah I love the drapes idea (until we get better doors! And still even then!). I just love having lots of furnishings like that anyway, and I'd enjoy making them 😊

[@moonhunter9993]

The office is really beautiful and functional. You should be proud of yourself.

[@margaritamanresacapo2540]

Enhorabuena Harriet , eres fuerte y no te paran los obstáculos , hasta tu objetivo y más allá

[@AntonioMillan1964]

Me alegro un monton que esteis de vuelta. Sois lo mas agradable que se puede encontrar hoy dia en KZbin. Sois la leche y me encanta veros tan felices... Abrazos desde Euskadi

[@saioamartinez3668]

Uauu menudo cambio y menudo curro , pero ha quedado súper súper bien , cómoda por lo que se ve además de acogedora 👏🏻👏🏻muy buen trabajo ahora Mauro a disfrutarla. La verdad que tenéis una buena comunicación, Harriet eres maravillosa querida 🤗

[@alvaalvarado2587]

me ha parecido una pasada la habitacion de Mauro, Harriet eres toda una artista haciendo cosas y aunque no esten al cien por cien bien, para mi han quedado perfectas, enhorabuena eres la mejor

[@dawnkerr6966]

Love that your back. You should be very proud of yourself Harriet you have created a beautiful, cozy working office for Mauro. The vebet curtains are lovely.

[@turawolfe2841]

WOW! So much work made the office so nice! Harriet, you are amazing!!!

[@helenvwalker7919]

Happiness all round! How lovely for us viewers to share this story❤

[@elenaromero8604]

Aún no lo te visto entero pero he parado el vídeo sólo para deciros ... Estáis sonriendo❣️❣️❣️❣️Y eso es lo que más feliz me hace...Os siento ya tan cercanos que, como a cualquier amigo que podamos tener, lo que quieres verlos es siendo felices, desarrollándose y cumplimiento sus objetivos y sueños. Magnífico chicos❤️ Sigo viendo esa oficina!!

[@carolblackler9386]

🎉❤🎉 congratulations on an amazing job on your husband's office 😊. I love the little wood burner. Especially when Mauro put his little coffee pot on it❤. You are such an inspiration Harriet 🌹🥰🌹. Since I started watching you I have become much more of a hands-on lady. I'm working in the garden alot more, doing things I was never confident enough to do😊. Thank you. I hope your new workspace (the kitchen) will be just as beautiful for you ❤. Take care until next time.

[@melsparkles]

Awesome office. You can see Mauro is excited to have his own space. Well done Harriet🙂

[@kerlyn3582]

The two of you make a great couple

[@monicacruz4407]

Felicitaciones! Es tan importante trabajar en un espacio donde te sientes bien! Que diferencia 😻

[@Granca123]

Esta chica..vale para todo, que suerte tienes Mauro !. Un saludo para los dos.

[@karenkrypner9154]

So enjoyed this vlog! Well done to both of you! You get so much more pleasure when you do things for yourselves! Harriet...is there nothing you can't do? 👏👏👏

[@sugarbomb26]

You astound me Harriet! The room looks so cozy and inviting to work in and I can't get over how many individual projects transforming this room involved. It required so many different skills and sets of knowledge. I also admire the calm nature in which both of you work together.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Harriet you'll be a proper Tradie in no time flat!!!! 😃

[@karinaroush175]

Looks awesome! I laughed when Mauro was explaining the drill bit said "No... don't do this" 😆

[@lisaclark361]

You two are so cute! Harriet, you did such a good job on everything, the curtains really impressed me. Congratulations to you both on your wonderful work space.

[@taylorboom6322]

It's lovely seeing you're individual personalities being shown around your home 😊 you've both put in ALOT of hard work and it's satisfying seeing it all pay off!

[@martinattard2406]

With all the self-assured fixer upper know it alls out there... so nice to watch and honest novice just making it work... all the best!

[@racebanning6390]

WHAT AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION HARRIET!!!... OUTSTANDING RESULTS, AND MAURO CLEARLY APPRECIATES A PERSONAL SPACE JUST FOR HIMSELF. THAT LITTLE HEATER IS AWESOME, THE DRAFT CAN BE CONTROLLED FAIRLY EASILY WITH LESS OPENINGS TO PULL FROM. LOVE THE BARN DOOR TOO.... AND MOST OF THE SUPPLIES ARE FRUGAL AND RECYCLED , AND YOUR OWN LABOR. SAVED A LOT OF MONEY . BE BLESSED.. !!

[@sascotcher]

Brilliant job you have done on Mauro's office space at home, and ever so pleased to be able to enjoy your progress. I have been catching up on the older videos and it is really amazing the amount of work/progress you have made (both of you) with the Little Spanish Farmstead. Thank you for sharing. ❤🧡💛💚💙

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! 💚😌

[@infopubs]

It turned out so nice! My favorite part is the curtains with the lovely pastoral scene designs. So perfect for your little farmstead :)

[@wendygillard2133]

You are so inspiring the way you turn your hand to anything Harriet, particularly as you don’t have the space or power tools that would make your life easier. Once again, well done.

[@IRSA1]

A lot of love, hard work and clever make do and mend - with a terrific end result. Well done you !

[@adrianadigregorio433]

Congrats, Harriet! You did a hell of a job in that office! ❤

[@_ananda_]

Excelente trabajo y sí, el detalle de los botones de madera hace a la cortina una combinación encantadora como vosotros mismos 💫💚

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Wow! That looks spectacular! The thing that I love best about your channel is your “can do” attitude. Even if you have doubts about how to do what you need to do, you just go for it, and figure it out. You learn from your mistakes and translate that new knowledge to other projects. You’re really inspiring. Chef’s kiss on the office!

[@margaretgarigan]

What a great space! Well done, guys. Love your can-do spirit (also the Vonnegut poster).

[@suesparks4301]

How lovely I'm so happy for you both... I know how cold it gets there and in a stone house, that cosy space is a place to be very proud of. Well done!! 🎉😊😊🎉

[@carolinabustamante6651]

Harriet, I am so impressed by your work ethic. You are so clever and are not afraid to try anything. You are making a beautiful home. I enjoy watching you and Mauro work together. Thank you for sharing your journey. Have a great week.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Who would think such a "small" area would be so much work? That tiny wood stove is perfect for the area. Yes, cutting, measuring, tacking and pinning takes far longer than sewing. My least favourite part of making something. The material looks quite sophisticated. Most people wouldn't change the exterior pipes, just "make do" but it still ends up getting done later. Mauro looks so satisfied.👍 Now to get a place for you, Harriet, to enable much better surfaces and storage for the beautiful crafts, sewing. Congratulations 👏. Well done and fitted out.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hehe I know, I couldn't believe how many steps were required to properly "finish" such a small space!

[@patriciabrown8301]

Your so clever the office looks FAB the smile on his face says it all well done

[@philliparutter7671]

Well done, Harriet. You've made the office a beautiful and cosy area. It has always amazed me how hard you have worked on the farmstead, especially when you didn't know how to do things, you work it out. And when things don't work out you "try, try again" until you are happy with them. I also love watching your videos. I'm too old to do what you do, but I feel as though I can experience it through your videos, so thank you for sharing. Keep it up! 👍🙏❤

[@shano269.]

Wow Harriet amazing work you can do anything great skills 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@sarahhartmann1203]

What a fantastic achievement Harriet & Mauro! I am in awe of the DIY skills, so inspiring. Makes me realise that you can pretty much do anything if you put your mind to it.

[@mafish7962]

What a fantastic space to work in! Laura ❤

[@clairejennings9366]

I love it! So many clever ideas to create a good work environment, that feels so personal and is efficient too. So happy to have longer videos back again too 🙌

[@JJStarr]

So glad you're back! Always amazed at how you two pull everything together -- and your ease with which you accept that nothing's ever 'done,' everything (like the garden) is in process. ♥

[@vladsouza9859]

He's so happy, we can see it. Amazing!!!

[@juliad1768]

Great office space, love it well made Harriet xxx and bonus little stove is cute there , wahoo work well Mauro knowing your darling created such a lovely space just for you 💞xxx

[@moonhunter9993]

In (Southern) Africa, we also have these bars on our windows. But you wouldn't dare to take them off, they do deter break-ins.

[@cathybassett6432]

I think you're amazing. All the work you've done, inside and outside, is impressive. I love Tofu's little sweater. Tell Mauro I love his buttons. Your videos are such a treat for me. Thanks!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Harriet if you want to make the window curtain fit the window better and match your other curtains put a trim of the big curtain fabric around three sides. Another advantage would be that it will cause the curtain to hang nicely. You have done an amazing job with this project. I’m so proud of you. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@soniahofmann4969]

Your office tour brought a smile to my face the entire time...love the transformation you guys are precious you work so well together and you work so hard I wish you all the best you both deserve it so much

[@maxhathaway5712]

mauro has good taste in manga 👌

[@MauroGestoso]

😎

[@HeidiPriest]

Oh my word, jealous of the office, well done great job, my neminis a sewing mashine😮

[@sherryc2443]

I'm so happy to see you both are back!

[@cosimamaiellaro1259]

Siete una coppia meravigliosa,sapete fare di tutto ma soprattutto tu ,una donna che sa fare anche i mestieri da uomo mi stupisci ogni volta 👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍

[@karenabendshien846]

You can feel extra proud of a job well done!

[@sandraking3384]

What a lovely way to show your love for your husband ! You are a true treasure for him ! 💁🙏🇺🇸

[@DonPeppone]

As a quiet enjoyer of your content, I just have to say - nice job on that door and the office :). Lovely. Sometimes I get a bit concerned seeing your hair get so close to a table saw, please be careful

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Amazing Harriet! A great space for Mauro to work in. I don't know how you do all this stuff, but it always turns out so good!

[@marcie685]

What a wonderful job you did Harriet on the office and sliding door . Your a lady with many talents .🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

[@jbyrd2516]

Wonderful! Well done Harriet! 😊

[@darrena2625]

You are way too hard on yourself. What you are creating is artistic and full of your personality. Be proud of what you have achieved; it's impressive and inspirational. Thank you for sharing this journey.

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Nicely done Harriet! Very nice, it ticks all the right boxes and I can see Mauro very much enjoys his new more private space, Great stuff, thanks for taking the extra time to bring us all along. Be well.../B

[@kb3716]

BRAVISSIMO! There's a lot of love in that little room.

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Well done Harriet, the office looks fantastic 👏👏👏👏👍😉🇮🇪☘️Eire

[@travellingarts93]

what a lovely office with a can do attitude and labour of love brilliant

[@emmabertrand5312]

It looks absolutely gorgeous! I love all the little details and personal touches! 😍 You really know how to bring a space to life 🥰

[@JadjaVanParghove444111]

I'm in Awe😍 You're so talented in everything you do. Mauro is also happy🎉 congrats with the beautiful office!

[@jamierothwell6789]

It all looks amazing. You should be so proud of yourselves. One thing regarding the new fire. If you drill a smaller hole through the wall under the fire, put a piece of copper pipe through and then up to the air intake for the fire, the fire will only pull in air from outside through the pipe. This means cold air doesn’t get pulled through the house, just through that pipe. You can also add an open/close tap to it to adjust the air intake and close it off when not in use. It will keep the house a lot warmer.

[@robynclarke5274]

Your very talented Harriet. The curtain fabric is gorgeous.

[@deborahlee8135]

You are incredible Harriet. I learn so much from you. With Mauro's window curtain you could add a heavier decorative fabric at bottom, that would also weight it down and reduce flapping around as well as add extra length to the curtain.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Wow! Miguel is the hero of the hour(s)!

[@mompuff]

Amazing!!! 😳😳😳 To say that I’m impress is an understatement!! You guys work so good together 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love ❤️ from Kentucky 🤗🦋

[@sophia_vega]

The office looks so nice and cozy! Awesome work! The transformation was so satisfying, I love these videos☺️

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I’m so excited for this! Clearly you got your money situation sorted, and I couldn’t be happier for y’all!

[@Lovelyladyw]

A beautiful couple in a beautiful home.

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Mauro looks so happy … well done Harriet 👌

[@Mariteach777]

Cute. Nice seeing Mauro happy with his room.😁😁😁

[@susanyates4233]

Brilliant outcome.

[@georgeparkes3863]

Amazing work. It’s always so inspiring to see you on a project. Great result too!

[@juliemcnair5182]

Hi guys, I love the work you are doing. I am also glad to see the longer video. Thanks

[@troy..spain...1672]

We love having you back , amazing what you have created, the amount of work you have done ( with a little help here and there) love the details and your passion, you two are great together and have such warmth . The house is definitely becoming a home ❤

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you! 💙

[@lollygee172]

Lovely ‘found’ space for an office! Well done!

[@vivalaleta]

Love, love, I've what you've done. The little stove is perfect. The window looks amazing.

[@lisabarajas1654]

Nicely done, it’s very important to be comfortable where you work!

[@susanaquezada7671]

Harriet, deberias poner fierro dentro de los ladrillos que estas usando para hacer el marco de la puerta, ademas del cemento y la gravilla. O mas facil aun construir el marco en madera

[@josefinaherreros6129]

Te felicito por todos los trabajos qué haces. Por tu creatividad reciclando materiales haces cosas muy bonitas. Mucha gente en el mundo 🌎🌍 como vosotros y el planeta iría mejor. Felicidades y ánimo pareja.

[@privato9238]

Awesome! Thank you so much for making me smile a lot while i watched this video. You both are inspiring me a lot! Have a nice day ☀️☀️

[@shar1ngthemusic]

What a lovely thing do for your husband 😄🙏😊 how great it is to see you creating this & how you both got involved with creating this together as well 🙏 I enjoyed watching this as I ate my spinach & basmati rice dish 😁 it got me thinking back on the house I will build & how I will do a lot of these things for the first time as well 😊 it makes me a bit more relaxed, you know watching you do it. I get into preparing mode 😊 Like where & how I want the water to run to garden especially. I hope you will have sufficient with rain 🙏🌱❤️

[@sharoncherry]

You could check with thrift stores and check on sheets or curtains. To make it easier you could lay down a piece of plywood on your bed to cut out fabric.