CHIANNI UPDATE! MORE SHOPPING! MORE PLANTING! MORE DISCOVERIES and more TUSCANY! Join us!

BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers!
Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"!
We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany.
During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area.
This is our journey and we are taking you along with us!
TODAY'S VLOG...
Continuing from last week's theme of beautifying Vivasogni, we go shopping once more to a few new/old favourites plus we discover more wonders about our little corner of Tuscany.
We also have a special surprise for our "Buy me a coffee" patrons!
As always, we hope you enjoy the time you spend with us, as much as we love having you with us!
Love and hugs...
Baci ed abbracci :D
Marisa and David xoxoxo
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Here are some links/details for the fabulous places mentioned throughout today's vlog.
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If you missed the first few days of our fabulous Italian journey, you might want to catch up!
DISCOVERING OUR TUSCAN HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME
• WE SEE OUR TUSCAN HOME...
EXPLORING OUR VILLAGE CHIANNI AND ANTIQUE HUNTING
• CHIANNI TUSCANY Day 2 ...
OUR FIRST BIG Q & A - BUYING A HOME ON CHIANNI (WHAT’S GOING ON THERE)
• HOW TO BUY A HOUSE IN ...
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THANK YOU TO KZbin for their wonderful audio library!!!
All music featured in our vlogs is thanks to KZbin wonderful free audio library.
NB : any background music in restaurants/cafes is controlled under their public permits and is out of our control or copyright
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A MASSIVE "THANK YOU" & "GRAZIE"
To anyone supporting us via our new "BUY ME A COFFEE" page!
If you are enjoying our vlogs, would like to support our journey or help us achieve our future renovations, we'd so appreciate if you bought us an espresso or cappuccino!
Every euro/dollar will go towards are future renovation projects!
Thank you so much for your generosity xoxo
buymeacoffee.co...
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REAL ESTATE IN TUSCANY - SPECIALISING IN CHIANNI & SURROUNDING TOWNS
Please feel free to contact me directly for assistance and guidance if you're searching for a home in our area. I am assisting foreign “non-Italian” speaking buyers, in collaboration with a highly reputed local Real Estate Agency & Architect studio. We can answer all your Real Estate questions and help you find your Tuscan Dream Home.
Please email me on [e-mail]. for further information regarding our services.
Go to our new Instagram account for Homes "FOR SALE" in Chianni & many other areas of Tuscany. Featuring home from under 50K Euro to Luxury Estates & Castles
/ residenzatoscana
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NEW ...
We have added an awesome SPREADSHIRT SHOP to our Tales From Tuscany family and we really think you'll love some of the designs I've created from personal photos and logos, I've created.
Please go to the link below if your STORE button doesn't take you to the KZbin linked store...HAPPY SHOPPING!
/ @talesfromtuscany
GRAZIE...THANK YOU...MERCI...DANKE

[@casamiasalentina5818]

The pots and plants have just added another layer of beauty to the facade. It just looks gorgeous the stone and the plants compliment one another perfectly. Loved the video xx

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much Anna! I know how much you love gardening! We are so obsessed 😍 well me actually! Lol 😛 I just want to plant everything in sight but with a small space I am limited! Now to find plants that will survive the harsh Tuscan sun on our back balcony! Apart from cactus 🌵😍♥️🤗🥰💋🙏🏼

[@cherin6703]

Your home is getting prettier every day! I love watching your progress on your many projects.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Cheri! We are so happy with the changes… they make us smile 🥰♥️🤗💋💐

[@cmp77777]

I just love the exposed stonework now. The ccolour of the stones, so pretty. The added touches of plaques, pots & plants...ppp... is turning your place into a really lovely welcoming entry & the whole atmosphere jumps off the screen. You're doing a marvellous job doing everything while still on the crutch. Thankyou David for all your support & extra work. You're a champion. Love to you both🏤🪴🪻🌻🌿🥀🌾🌄

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you sweetheart! I’m getting stronger each day but still being very cautious… still early days! We are so glad you’re loving our work and we are so happy with every little thing! Thank you for always supporting us and helping us obtain these wonderful little extras! You’re the best! Big kisses from us both 🥰♥️😍🙏🏼🤗☀️💋💋💋

[@mayflower2401]

Such a lovely video! You and David have a great eye for detail and both seem to have similar tastes in design and decoration. Well Matched couple. I see a constant improvement in your filming as well.... you are obviously learning what makes a great video and brings your viewers into the picture so that they feel as if they are part of your journey. Thank you for the beauty you are presenting !!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you on all accounts Mayflower. I try hard to improve with my filming and hope to upgrade to a proper vlogging camera one day but for now my phone seems to be doing a good job in general. David and I do have similar tastes which helps so much! Thank you for your lovely compliments and for watching 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋

[@murialpack5350]

Just beautiful….you and all the plants, pots and flowers! 😁😁😁 I hope you and David get better soon.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much Muriel! So lovely of you … we are trying our best! 🥰♥️😍💐🤗

[@user-yi4kl6mp4k]

Hi Marisa loved 🥰 all your plants and your large planter Pots. . Your Door and shutter colour is really nice too!,I laughed when David Hugged the Pot😁 Your hair looks Pretty 🤩 too. Have a wonderful time together in Tuscany glad that your leg is giving you less pain .Take it easy David too 😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Wendy! We are so happy that you’re enjoying everything so much ! That makes us so happy! We are away for the weekend so you’ll soon see where we have gone! It’s beautiful 😍 thank you for your lovely wishes! Big hugs 🤗♥️🥰☀️🇮🇹

[@diane7925]

Absolutely love the look of your home, it’s gorgeous. Living the dream! 😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh that’s so kind of you David! Thank you so much 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋

[@peterwhite9261]

I love your plants. The place looks awesome. Take care and heal.❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thanks so much Peter! We are loving it more and more each day! We are away for a relaxing weekend and I’m doing really well! Thanks so much 🥰♥️🤗☀️🙏🏼

[@nellasnaidero5238]

Vivasogni is looking gorgeous..the new plants in their pots are wonderful..love you guys❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much Nella! You’re so kind and we are loving them too! Best wishes 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💐

[@angelaurlwin1523]

Ciao Marisa and David your home and garden is looking fabulous 😍well done 👍🏻

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Angela! You’re so kind 🥰♥️🤗💋🙏🏼

[@rowandowland1391]

The new work looks lovely. The workmanship looks very good. The village must be very appreciative of the improvements... OMG hail. We had hail 3 times last year up here in Tremezzina that wiped out our garden each time we replanted it. Luckily we've had none this year and the garden is finally growing beautifully. Maria e Rowan

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Maria and Rowan! Thank you so much for your lovely comments! The other villagers are very happy about the work! We get so many compliments ☺️ fortunately the hail was small so it did t do too much damage!!! We were fortunate this time around. Glad yours is thriving again! Best wishes e Grazie! 🥰♥️🤗☀️

[@vickipurton933]

Your home is looking beautiful,well done Marisa and David.And,with summer coming you can really enjoy every moment...how exciting !.Hoping you are on the mend,sending a hug.❤.xx

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Vicki! That’s so sweet of you! We are loving it more each day … sending hugs 🥰🤗♥️🙏🏼💋

[@philtoni794]

Another lovely relaxing vlog ❤. Love that new exterior with it's warmth and the natural terracotta pots (we want to visit that place!). Thought about painting the meter cupboard doors on the wall to match the render? You could use a chalk or lime paint to blend the finish. David, you're much more stylishly dressed when painting than me 😅😂. Lots of love to your both ❤️❤️

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Phil! We are having the weekend away! Thank you so much for watching and we are so glad you love Chianni! 😍😛 We did paint the boxes before (nobody does) but now the colour could go a little deeper for sure! We want to paint the down pipe as well. David has a $2 polo on so I’m glad he looks so smart!!! 😃😛 he’ll love that! Thank you so much Phil … see you both very soon! Big hugs 🤗♥️🇮🇹🥰☀️

[@realeoinarmstrong]

Love that sunset shot over the hills. Also: the steps! You got the steps properly filled in!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Yes!!! We did get them fixed and they look fabulous! That sunset was so lovely and bright … thank you so much my friend! 🤗☀️😍🇮🇹♥️

[@laurihines300]

It’s so much fun to watch you! You and David are such explorers. We are back in the US now, but looking forward to getting back in the fall and we will be watching to see where we should go next. Hugs and baci to you both.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Lauri. We are off on another short adventure today, crutches and all! We’re glad you’re enjoying them. Best wishes and thank you for watching! 🥰♥️🤗💐

[@sarawarrener2193]

You’ve done such a beautiful job on the front of your home. What a lovely oasis ❤❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Sara! It truly is like a little haven for us. We are so in love with Vivasogni 🥰♥️🤗💋💐

[@skx9159]

Really interested to see the cantina develop. The exterior work you've done is amazing

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so very much! They start in the cantina this week so fingers crossed 🤞🥰♥️

[@DT-vc7hd]

Wow, the front of your house looks so amazing, well done! I can't wait to see how you transform the ground floor space.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much! We are so happy and excited for what’s next! Thank you for watching! 🤗♥️🥰🇮🇹☀️

[@newsak1]

Great video! It would be nice to hear David's voice. I know he is speaking, but the speaker is not picking it up. Lovely couple and beautiful home.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much! Yes… David has just purchased new microphones for us both so that he can be heard clearly even when at a distance! We will be trialing them next video! I had one but it broke! Thanks so much for watching 🥰♥️🤗💋

[@sandimargarette]

Oh Marisa, I so admire your and David's continued dedication to bringing such beauty and life to Vivasogni. Plus all the while you are still on one crutch! As the saying goes, 'you can't keep a good woman down!' Bravo to David on his attention to detail with the door painting. So interesting regarding the colour guidelines for painting. I heard some similar restrictions were in place when I visited the lakes districts years ago and thought how it gives the village's townscapes continuity. Just so lovely. 👏👏💛🧡🤎

[@talesfromtuscany]

Buongiorno Sandi! So lovey to hear from you my sweet! Thank you so much for your beautiful words and encouragement! We are thrilled with results and will continue to “crack on” as they say! We don’t mind the guideline as you’re right…village do look lovelier when within a certain palette of colours! Sending big hugs your way from both of us 🥰♥️🤗💋🙏🏼💐☀️

[@janetlombardi2314]

An awesome video, Marisa. Loved the cafe you both went to in the town. Your home is looking so beautiful 😍 Thank you. Sending hugs 😊❤❤❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Isn’t it a cool cafe? Another great little find! Thank you so much for your lovely compliments Janet! Sending you big hugs back 🤗♥️🥰💋☀️

[@janetlombardi2314]

​@talesfromtuscany It's amazing.Marisa another great find. You're living in a beautiful part of the world called Tuscany 😊

[@deryaford6196]

Beautiful!.Well done!❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Derya! 🥰♥️🤗💋🙏🏼

[@janeslone2073]

I love your life in your special town - it’s one of my favorites. Can’t wait to visit end of year. Planning on purchasing something just like yours and your town is my top 2 towns/villages. Can’t wait to see what comes up to buy and create our Tuscan dream.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh Jane that is such wonderful news! We are so glad you love our little village! If you need assistance searching, please feel free to reach out! That’s my speciality 🤗 It really is a special place … you’ll love it! Sending hugs 🤗♥️🥰🇮🇹☀️

[@mariaeugenia7599]

Your house is looking magnificent! And so is your hair!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww that’s so sweet! Thank you so much ♥️🥰🤗💋

[@rhondallyons9842]

I love all of your plants!!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Aren’t they pretty! I’m obsessed and would far more but no more room for now! 🥰💐☀️ thank you! 🤗🙏🏼

[@janeslone2073]

Thanks!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww Jane! Thank you so very much! You’re so kind … sending hugs 🤗♥️🥰🙏🏼💐

[@mariaeugenia7599]

What a wonderful passegiata

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Maria Eugenia ♥️🤗🥰🙏🏼

[@alisondoughty2194]

Your home is getting lovelier just like yourselves😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww Alison! What a beautiful compliment… thank you so very much 🤗♥️🥰🙏🏼💐

[@sonnylovesfreddy340]

First I want thank you for always creating such beautiful content and for sharing your life with us. It is such a joy to see the beauty of Italy. May I be so bold as to ask for a slight favor? Would it be at all possible if when you are shooting to not have your hand/arm in the shot? I realize I may be alone in this and am in now way trying to be a troll or to hurt your feelings in any way, and if I have...I am sincerely sorry. Its just that the scenes are so beautiful that your hand/arm are distracting and interrupt the composition of the shot. Again, this is just my personal experience and please forgive me if I have overstepped. Thank you.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Firstly thank you so much for joining us and for your lovely support! David and I both tend to do that so that people understand what we are talking about but I realise that it’s distracting and can cause the image to go out of focus! I’m sorry about that and we are still learning so I’ll try to do it much less! Thank you for your feedback! Best wishes 🥰🤗♥️🙏🏼☀️

[@cherrylwegner6292]

Since you mixed the color yourself you should call it "" Davids' Grey "",,,,,what a lovely little place you have there ! Ciao

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh what a great idea Cherryl … I’ll tell David that. Thank you so much … alla prossima 😍♥️🤗🇮🇹☀️

[@cherrylwegner6292]

@@talesfromtuscany just found your wonderful channel and subscribed so now my husbands day is ruined because he will have to make the meals and do the dishes while I catch up on all your previous videos , oh well !! Cherryl from Canada

[@andreadern4463]

🌳🍃. You are a charming couple and I am loving your vlogs. I know you are a writer, but are you also a realtor? It would certainly be a great “tie-in”, with all your knowledge of the area, and the expertise to help ex pats find a Tuscan home!🍃💚

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh that’s such a lovely thing to say Andrea! Thank you so much. I’m not a realtor but I am a Property Finder and consultant, helping foreign clients to achieve their Italian property dreams. That’s why I also film homes in my playlist Residenza Toscana. I love helping others achieve what we have … our Italian dream. Thank you so much for joining us 🥰💐🤗🇮🇹

[@andreadern4463]

🍃🌞 Thank you for your reply. Sounds like a wonderful service and I also hope it is profitable for you…I enjoy your films of all the beautiful homes! And they seem so reasonably priced compared to real estate in Los Angeles. Best of luck to you both!🍃💚

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@andreadern4463 thank you so much Andrea! That’s very kind of you. 🥰♥️🤗

[@rhondallyons9842]

Your haircut is very nice. It suits you! ❤ I would love to have some of the pizza made over there!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much! It’s actually just curls but not cut but I love it too for a change! The pizza here is amazing!!! You’d love it! 🥰😃🍕

[@David-pj8ti]

Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch’entrate. I think this could be the quote over the door m of the dungeon. A quote from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, found above the entrance to Hell. Abandon hope all ye who enter here is the popular English translation.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ah… so they wrote an abbreviated version perhaps but that absolutely makes sense and that’s along the same path of thought what we were on! Thank you so much David! Bravissimo 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼

[@liciabrustolin4943]

You got it David! Bravo😊

[@rhondallyons9842]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thanks so much Rhondal 🤗♥️🥰💋