RENOVATING A RUIN: Dancing Date in Florence, Finally Resuming Chicken Coop Cottage Renovation (Ep56)

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[@pile333]

🎶The lady in red🎶 🎶Is dancing with me🎶 🎶Cheek to cheek🎶 🎶There's nobody here🎶 🎶It's just you and me🎶 You look great in all those dresses! 👍

[@CBEEBLE]

The trombonist is incredible Kylie - what an incredible venue for a party. The Italians always do things with such style. Can’t wait to see the development of the chicken coop.

[@vanessastangil9319]

That party looks incredible!! Oh the sophistication of Italy over America. 😂 I love how happy and joyful you look dancing. Bellissma. 😍

[@msanetchen3912]

Gianfranco trying to smell the sage is just so precious!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

YES! ❤❤❤

[@AnaBela1990]

ohhh so good to see you! i absolutely loved every minute of this video, since the first seconds of Gianfranco in the sun, felt like a million little hearts burst on my screen:)) you’re glowing and beautiful and it makes me happy to see you like this

[@KylieFlavell]

You’re so sweet! Thank you! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@lynsmith1881]

I just love the way your discussing having more sleep and a new phase of Gianfranco’s life! …and Guido is yawning! Just delightful!

[@KylieFlavell]

😂😂😂

[@judimcdonnell1971]

I remember going out for 2 hours and leaving my baby with his Grandma.. that was 24 years ago and it’s such a vivid memory 😂 You both looked divine ❤️🌺❤️

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

I'm just in love with your videos and Gianfranco the way he uses the hose, knows just what to do. Great job

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

The rail on your Chicken coup is stunning! Id love to be that Italian long term renter

[@lisaduplessis6856]

beauty from th eopening shot to the last - postcard views from shot to shot to shot and then!... van gogh and his iris's right there next to the ruin. your life is becoming the masterpiece you couldnt possibly have fully envisaged . thank you for sharing it all.

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

So excited to see you working once again on the chicken coop!! The lucky person that gets to live there will experience peacefulness and serenity for sure. I loved that vintage silk dress and you wore it well. Too bad it was going to rain and had to change however both you and Guido looked marvelous 😍

[@louiseemerson331]

lmao at Guido yelling about the lorry driver. You go Guido!🤣

[@robbymonaco3738]

The baby birds won't die. Just leave them be, and when they grow old enough they will fly off. It will be wonderful watching them grow.

[@tecora7419]

I agree and once the nest is empty you can remove the nest.

[@marianaistarescu5614]

@@tecora7419 CORECT 🐦🐦

[@tillysanders2593]

Agreed regarding the birds nest .. the best thing to do would be just to leave them alone as much as possible. And remove the nest when the chicks have flown away. Any of your guests might have to be relocated .

[@rebeccaaraoz3838]

I agree. We had a shelf on a patio where a nest was found. We just cleaned it up after the birds flew off. It was so amazing to watch them grow. ❤

[@michelemason1663]

We had pigeons nesting on our window sill in London and after the chicks left the nest we just cleaned it up and put a pice of angled metal to stop future nests.. Leave them to get on with it as the more you disturb them the more likely they will abandon the nest.

[@kathrynmoll86]

Beautiful vlog! The landscape of Italy is so mesmerizing. It inspires me to travel and visit your beautiful countryside. Beautiful party! You’re sweet to share your drive, talk and Florence getaway with us. You and Guido look smashing in your suit and dress. For what it is worth, one needs this time away as a mother to be a wife to her husband.

[@joyceannrunions4127]

You both looked so happy and beautiful at the party and wow! what a place that was.

[@wende.with.an.e]

Lovely evening with your husband. Spending that first night away is so very challenging for a devoted mamma, i think mine happened when ours was 2. I'm glad all went well, and you now have that skill in your parenting tool box. Cheers to you and your love on a glorious night together. Thank you for sharing dear. ❤

[@francescahamilton6856]

Sooo beautiful. Enjoy your wonderful life. The sun, view, food, environment..and your little one.. blessings. ❤❤

[@jackiemullen2356]

Love to see how you clean your artichokes, I love them my first attempt in cleaning them was a disaster they had little needles in when you bite into them! Your Villa is really taking shape! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

You look beautiful dancing with your husband, that smile!

[@geofiggy]

Kylie, Guido looks handsome even without a suit. ❤ Appreciated you bringing Guido on this Episode where he shows us the finer points of harvesting some of the things you two grow. Love the interaction you two have and Guido's references to the life as a vehicle maintenance approach as an analogy. Love his thought pattern. He always has a very thoughtful approach to various scenarios. 🤗 Family is definitely important. I agree! Beautiful venue and loved the jazz/music. You two dancing brought up memories and lovely emotions of my late spouse and friend. Thanks for the memories. ❤️‍🩹 Thanks for this update, your time and resources Kylie. Appreciate you sharing. Sounds like you have spring allergies. Stay well. Take care, stay safe, God bless and love you 3. 🖖🏼🤟🏼

[@amyjones2490]

The Italians really know how to do beef! I’ve never seen such luscious beef as I have in Italy.

[@mariafusco7899]

It was wonderful that you and Guido had a romantic evening together! I remember when my son was about to transition from a crib to a bed. We made it very special by building it into the time when he will become a big boy and not a baby anymore. It worked. The transition was seamless and we never had a problem. In fact, reading something together before bed became a tradition that has lasted into adulthood. Of course, we’ve gone from Thomas the Tank Engine to the ancient histories of China, Japan, Iceland, and biographies of those who have changed their world. Blessings to all of you and thank you for a fun video!

[@bloomingpetals9290]

I loved seeing that fun, stylish party go’er side of you. You guys look great!

[@grantlingley1385]

Lovely video and your Kitchen / Patio will be gorgeous! What a view. Thanks so much for posting! A fan from Nova Scotia Canada

[@radar2ana]

Your baby must be cute as his parents❤️ those stones look beautiful 😊I love your terra-cotta color silk dating dress❤️ Guido looks handsome😊

[@Godlvr008]

Thanks, awesome to see my nephew,Tuscany....oh tes, and Kykie 🙂

[@joycady8325]

Beautiful video, so enlightening and inspiring to get out in my yard and pretty it up! :)

[@kristiecox7350]

Beautiful vintage dress Kylie, glad you two get to get out with your hubby and have a hot date! ❤ The project is looking fantastic

[@janjohnson3414]

Im so sorry you are once more suffering with hay fever this year. I know you have tried everything Kylie but I just wanted to share something that worked for me last year and gave me my first season without suffering from sniffles and sneezes. I started nasal breathing the winter before spring (and now find mouth breathing difficult) and I think that as the pollen had to go through the filter of my nose instead of down my throat meant the particles were filtered out so reducing the symptoms. Last year I had my first hay fever free year in around 15 years. This year is going well too, although I have had the odd twitch in my nose. Maybe worth a try to see if it works for you too, but probably difficult given that your nose is already blocked. 😢

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Spring in Italy is beautiful.👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rowandowland1391]

It's such a good idea to make your new apartment available for long term rental. There are so many areas around Italy (EU) where short term rentals have overwhelmed communities to the extent that local residents can no longer find homes (either rental or to own). Communities become ghost towns for half the year and lose their character when dominated by short term rentals. Well done to you both we hope the project proceeds well. BW R&M

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful vlog Kylie! The party looked amazing! The wall is a work of art!

[@JustncasePR]

I know you're excited to be on the path to finishing up the guest house project! So ❤ seeing the progress! Thanks for sharing your Perfectly Imperfect lives with us.

[@leonardniamh]

❤❤❤❤Your 'car' is in wonderful shape. Baby sweetheart boy is absolutely adorable Love you all 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@smjt.5682]

Bonjour Kylie, Un petit bonjour de France (Auvergne, Saint Julien des Chazes). Merci mille fois pour ces merveilleuse videos !!! Je suis aussi passionnée de déco... Suzanne

[@kflecha1]

Beautiful dress 👗 Kylie ❤

[@aileensteele7298]

Such a beautiful video. Mahalo!

[@annbrosnan8586]

So great to see some progress on the pollaio and yes, I do remember the debate about the kitchen and I think the bathroom?! LoL. What a great job though and lovely to see you and Guido have a night out at what looks like a great party. I had seen the reports of the hot weather across Spain and Italy - meanwhile it's 9c in the south of England, despite the sunshine!

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

Lettuce is Beautiful.

[@robertaarnold3519]

Etruscan retaining wall. They are smiling at your projects, your family and your lovely natural way of life.

[@joycemajor2555]

That was fun to see you two having leisure time. Gianfranco (sp?) is an intuitive smart little guy, love seeing him. The work on the coop is great❣️🇺🇸❣️🇮🇹

[@BARBIEJA4ANDI]

❤️❤️❤️🤗. Absolutely loved this video! Every bit of it. Loved your dress and the music.. the restoration of the “Coup”.. it was just perfect to watch after the dawn of Shabbat..

[@KylieFlavell]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@svetlanatikhonova8741]

i hope you are happy, Kylie 🤍

[@gailfreeman-y5c]

Beautiful couple xx

[@anna_m59]

Just let it by and keep them safe where they are.. doesn’t hurt anyone., don’t stress mom By opening windows couple of more weeks and they are out and will leave the nest

[@AuntieDarling]

Please don't move the nest or mama bird will abandon her nest. It is such gift to watch the eggs hatch and the mother bird will start feeding her babies. They will not die and will be gone before you know it. I have nest in my hanging baskets every year, and I have never had a dead bird. Thank you for sharing.

[@shibijose]

Kylie your videos have inspired me to visit Italy, all the way from India

[@JulietteMiddeldorp]

What a nice varied video. I enjoyed it all.

[@lisashields3252]

Wow what a beautiful place for a party 🎈 you both look amazing ❤

[@elizabethmalone6379]

Guido, you had me laughing out loud 😁😁 i cant breathe but its ok 😂😂 kylie, your dresses looked lovely on you, plenty of more nights out to wear the black and the coral one.

[@elba6313]

Bellissima famiglia e che posti meravigliosi la mia Toscana

[@aliceswonderland8086]

Dont touch the nest is good luck

[@bloomingpetals9290]

I’ve been contemplating Betterhelp for over a year! Everyone has so many different sponsors and I thought, if Kylie says it’s been good, then it’s good. So I’m going to give it a go. Thank you for being you! Your videos are so beautiful and calming.

[@pippacarter2164]

We had an infestation of bird mites when my daughter was a baby it was awful ! We had to fumigate as they were even in her bed . Be careful x

[@glendahughes6797]

Jean Franco is such a busy boy

[@libbysimpson9127]

Oh Guido gave Lory driver a little sign language. I do the same…😬

[@palomino5223]

So nice to see the progress on the property. Are the pigs yours? Sooo cute. I don't blame you for wanting to keep your privacy and not rent out to just anyone. Ahh the baby birds... I am sure throughout the centuries there have been many nests in that spot. Give them their privacy and they will be gone. You later can place something there to discourage if you are worried. You might want to get some kind of flea and tick powder to sprinkle discreetly inside the window frame and that should be a good safety net should you feel the need. Always look forward to the videos, looks like where I live but my Italian DNA longs for the Tuscan Valley where my families roots are close.

[@jimwalker76]

Baby has adjusted beautifully. Mom and dad have been traumatized.😂😂😂

[@KylieFlavell]

😂😂😂

[@tiaaawhite5903]

His memory will really start when he is around 3. Oh and I know living here, what happen's when some people get behind the wheel? In a hurry to get nowhere fast and usually late. LOL

[@JanUK-o7i]

If you just open the shutter, she will most likely abandon the nest as unsafe or the eggs will be predated & you can then remove the nest. A bit sad, but better than bugs in the bedroom.

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

You can't transplant birds' nests. I've had dove's nesting in my house eaves nest to my french doors and I've had no fear of lice. Its only when birds die that the insects step in to dissolve the bodies. Consider this nest an education for the baby boy.

[@deborahpulford3223]

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[@jeffkennedy1888]

The nesting bird appears to be a pigeon. Pigeons are birds that have high site fidelity. They become bonded to a particular roosting or nesting site. This bond is virtually impossible to break, except by physical barriers, such as netting, surface spikes or an array of thin, narrowly spaced wires that block their body and wings. I would simply enjoy the process of nesting, hatching and chick rearing. When the chicks have fledged, then remove the nest and vacuum the window ledge to eliminate any residual bird mite problem. In the future, you might want to leave in inside shutter open so the birds can see the humans. They’ll be less likely to nest there in sight of humans in such close proximity. Let us know how that works out, going forward.

[@protectanimals9792]

DONT MOVE THE BABY BIRDS PLEASE. Ive never heard of lice getter into your house. Maybe an old “not so wise tale”. Humans can’t get bird lice. Every time you open the window the mother gets scared and has to leave her babies. Your a mother. Would you want your baby destroyed ? Of course not. Just let them live. ❤

[@cynthiacelenza8587]

Molto bene!

[@mariamassa7999]

Se disturbate la mamma, abbandonerà il nido ,e,le uova: aspettate che nascano i piccioncini,e,che prendano il volo.Non spaventatela più ❤️

[@adrianameucci8113]

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[@alemassa6632]

'I can't breathe but it's fine'... classic situation when if you breathe you shot a botton and kill someone.

[@KylieFlavell]

Exactly! He kept saying that to me as we were dancing and making me laugh. 😂

[@alemassa6632]

@@KylieFlavell 😂😂😂👍

[@meditatetoelevate4447]

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[@Burbankelly]

Gianfranco is very advanced for his age! What a cutie!

[@ClairedeLune284]

Guido's comment "I can't breathe, but it's fine" cracked me up. You both looked wonderful! I'm glad you could enjoy a night out together.

[@vick9895]

Guido swearing while driving was the most Italian moment of this video... 🤣 Italians do know how to party, what a dream, that palazzo!!

[@Наталья-й4я1ъ]

Идиото😂

[@juanitaybarra9955]

The first time my son slept through the night was 19 months old. Every child is different. Parenting is not easy.

[@petraschneider3086]

I love the rock walls. They would look softened with some plants in between them. Your property looks lovely in the spring.

[@lgrillo]

Oh yes! Plants some ornamental oregano in there. It will drape down and look beautiful and is perennial.

[@karencolin3903]

You look so smitten when dancing with Guido! I can feel the love

[@tc7486]

Once a mourning dove built a nest 3 feet from our back door and the mom & pop took turns sitting on the birds til they hatched and spent the two weeks developing before they left home. It was so wonderful to see it and I photographed and videoed it all. Every time I opened the door to photograph they didn’t move. They watched me but didn’t leave. As the babies were leaving the nest for good it was a little emotional. Almost felt like they were my babies. If it’s anything like my experience it won’t last that long. And I was told if you touch the nest or move it, the mom and pop will abandon it. Your eggs look like the ones we had.

[@ginacrusco234]

You seem equally at home wearing an apron and at a posh venue wearing a silk gown and spikes! Ever since you mentioned, what seems a long time ago, that you have many long dresses that you wear to parties in Florence, I've been longing to see that part of your life. Thank you for sharing it!

[@KylieFlavell]

💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

[@kathystaursky4063]

I can imagine how beautiful the little chicken coop house will be! Someone will be extremely lucky to live there!

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Yay!! Back to the pollaio! You've come full circle and so much more! So glad you and Guido escaped to kick up your heels! Gianfranco is an adorable little helper! Like Guido says, "Bene, bene, bene!" 😍😍😍

[@ronayneoreveee7613]

Loved! Loved! The first dress stunning vintage dress that suited you perfectly! Its so nice to be a couple again on your own just having fun! So important for your relationship to have fun and a break from the little one. He will be fine& won't remember. We did this quite a bit when our children were small..it just recharged our batteries..

[@sandimcdougall2909]

I laughed so hard when Guido said he couldn’t breath and you said, yes, the pregnancy was hard on both of us!😂❤😊

[@dianecolumbus477]

You are such a delightful couple. Your love shines through in everything you do, and it is so refreshing. I smile the whole time I watch your video. Enjoy your time in Florence and don't worry about Gianfranco. He is in the best hands next to yours. ❤Florence

[@cherylfluege3345]

Thank you, dear Kylie. Seeing the notification of your video made my day! 🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇭

[@KylieFlavell]

I’m so glad! ♥️♥️

[@leonardniamh]

Me too ❤

[@AnnetteSheridan77]

Me too ❤

[@arianahoule7223]

Wonderful video. It was lovely to see you both dancing and celebrating a night out. Kylie, you have the best parents and sister. Hopefully, one day we will meet Guido's family. Gian Franco is growing up so quickly. He is so smart and has a great sense of order. I'm looking forward to seeing Brian and hearing all your laughter. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.

[@jacquimartell124]

Congratulations to you, I have enjoyed watching your journey. It’s an amazing journey these lives of ours… I have witnessed your struggle and settling into being newly married and becoming parents. It’s so much joy mixed with some difficult times and you are handling it so well. I can tell you that 30 years ago I was in a similar situation except I married my husband 7 months after we began dating and on our second wedding anniversary we had 2 boys 11 months apart. Our first child was a sick kid and has been riddled with medical issues and our second didn’t sleep through the night until he was 8…. We all survived… and some of the times have been horrifically hard….. keep loving each other and making your relationship a priority, that’s the secret 💕

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Yipppeee ! Nearly 300,000!🥳👏🙏💫. I am so pleased you had a night out together, I feel it is so important to indulge one another by dancing ,laughing and time for each other. I hope you had a wonderful night. Well done for managing the last 18 months too. Gian Franco is a very lucky little chap. Xxx

[@karenarbel]

I had falcons come to nest in my terrace garden for a few years in a row, and miss them this Spring because we moved away from that apartment. Just leave the nest and enjoy observing the process. Actually, there is a law in Italy against disturbing any nests of birds or interfering with nature's process.😊

[@MsMesem]

That's great to hear because not so long ago they used to trap the small migrating birds to kill and eat in Malta, Italy, France, Spain.

[@tecora7419]

You two are the Cutest couple EVER! 🥰

[@michaelpenyard7129]

Kylie - no way should you think of moving that nest! Just keep the inside shutter closed, and the pigeons will rear their chicks - just like you have with Gianfranco . . . they won't die - just fly, when they are ready. Much love to you both, Michael x

[@CoquetFleur]

Maybe you have already thought about it or I missed it but the new stone wall could be turned into a stone garden by planting some native shrubs or small flowering plants. Might be especially nice if there is a door that opens from the kitchen to that area. I think herbs would like that place as well. Would also help to keep the soil behind the stones in place. While I don’t know about nest relocation I know that a lot of pigeons lay their eggs in the same place every year so you might get some return visits. Regards from Germany (and very envious of the great weather)

[@shirleystarling7300]

Yes I had to close off birds nesting on my house here in Australia because they do return every year.❤😊

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Actually, if theres a little soil inbetween the rocks, it makes the ideal strawberry patch, especially for the small wild strawberry hybrids! That's exactly how they want to grow. And why strawberry pots are shaped like urns with little side pockets everywhere ❤ there are very tasty small varieties that are perennial and spread out over the years.

[@mariademasi1760]

Beautiful place in Florence!

[@jeanninekalua9016]

Beautiful, and the party was lovely to see! I am so happy that baby is sleeping and you both are also sleeping a lot better as well.

[@virginiaconway374]

Guido looks like a great dancer! I loved you in the russet silk dress; it was so flattering on your svelte figure. Isn't Life great?

[@sharongibson1161]

Still can't get over how stunning g your property is ❤❤

[@Joanna-ks2xp]

I am so happy for you and Guido that the work is started again on the chicken coop. I was sad to hear that you only intend to rent to Italians as I had dreamed of renting it for three months when it was completed. I figured I would be retired by the time it was completed. Looks like you both had fun dancing at the party. Thanks for sharing. I love to see everything in bloom. Beautiful. Take care.

[@marisaconner628]

What a beautiful party you went to! And you both looked great!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

So glad you had a date night! What a stunning couple! Kylie, you are so beautiful. Things continue to look more and more lovely on the homestead.

[@lucybirdy9435]

Nature, birds, sun, silence and privacy - this is dream for citizen people! This is priseless! Im back from village(lovely vacation) to "big town" with tears! Thank you for shering these moments!

[@bloomingaccents]

I'm glad you're putting effort into your marriage, especially for your children. I do hope you're not struggling too much though. You're still a relatively young couple, so I'm hopeful you can continue to work through your difficulties. Embrace the good times❤

[@CharleneImperatrice]

How I would like to attend a lovely party in that Florentine setting !