DIY Makeover At Our 200 Year Old Cottage On The Isle of Skye - Ep78

Willie, Sarah and their dogs Jack Spaniels & new puppy, Nori, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.
In this episode, the Skye Lifers are back in the byre - finishing off the jobs they should have done a year ago when we completed the renovation of our stone outbuilding..!
Willie has a big joinery project in mind, whereas Sarah is customising some furniture to fit in with her painting studio.
Plus, Jack teaches Nori a new trick...
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Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori xx
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[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for watching our video! If you enjoyed it please do give it a like and subscribe to be notified when our next video comes out. Click here to watch the first video on our new channel, ‘Sit With Nature’: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rWYaF9iLOmj9Usi=aLgB-ANXApxhIRav You can support us by donating the cost of a coffee on our Kofi Page: ko-fi.com/livingtheskyelife Or by joining our Patreon community for bonus content: www.patreon.com/LivingTheSkyeLife Dirty Secrets of Scotland Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/DirtySecretsScot Sarah’s Etsy Store: shewalksshepaints.etsy.com You can also follow our adventures on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ourlifeonskye Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088574329199 Thanks and we will see you in the next video! Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x

[@dianeloehr6203]

@@livingtheskyelife Already done and please forgive my text to typing failure. Good grief.

[@lettieolivier8127]

I laughed so hard at Nory's antics when he hears Sarah's voice during the auditing of the video. He is such a honey and very clever❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauradompe5830]

Lovely !

[@pinky2245]

I did too! What clever dogs they are. Good job Sarah!

[@user-ip1gk8ej3c]

Beautiful Shelves.And very clever doggies.

[@kxross]

I love how Nori was confused as to whether he needed to obey momma if she isn’t actually here. Such a spaniel.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Yay! Awesome display shelves Willie. I remember you digging many of them up. I can't wait to watch my first "Sit with Nature" video. Great job teaching Nori to roll over and I can't wait to see the office updates Sarah. Thanks!

[@livingtheskyelife]

🥳

[@golfingmags5]

Hi Both, great shelf display for your bottles and Sarah amazes me putting together IKEA furniture (what talents) and teaching the dogs tricks. Looking forward to “Sit with Nature” video too 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stephenrobbins9901]

Love seeing that picture in Sarah's studio get more slanted every week ,😊😊😊

[@lrogers707]

had noted that last week...then this video...🙃

[@gangstagrandma]

It's the abstract artist in her. You don't see it much except for her hair.

[@rosiewhiskers6345]

Me too! Must be Skye gravity 😂

[@vickyt9769]

Came to say the exact same thing. I think it's on purpose....too wonky not to be!

[@stephenrobbins9901]

@@vickyt9769 yeah,still amusing 😂

[@jillrector7176]

You are so mischievous Willie when you played Sara’s video to totally freak out Nori- poor boy had 25 different expressions as he tried to figure it out!! 🐶 woof

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha he was super cute! He did get a treat afterwards though 😊

[@tammaragill9347]

I LOVE the shelves for your AH-MAZING bottle collection. Great job Willie. Sarah I can hardly wait to see how your studio has transformed. Both dog-o's are smart little guys. I LOVED Nori's bewilderment listening to Sarah training him. HYSTERICAL

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

Willie, you have become quite the carpenter. Really looks nice....like a real man cave!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Very true!!

[@veronicashipley9123]

Hi again ☺. Awww. Willie is just like my late beloved husband Terry, give him a task or something to make out of wood and he was happy. Loved creating, sometimes out of nothing ... I have a lovely old bottle collection Willie. We bought some small wooden crates from Ikea and Terry fixed them to the wall on their sides in our hallway and that's were I display them, catchingthe light that streams in through the window. Some sit inside and some on top. Yours look fab Sending love, light and sunshine your way 🌻🐞🐝🌹🐕🐾🐶 xx

[@tonyharpur8383]

Norrie at the end was priceless....especially the confusion on his face! 😅

[@christinekeay8456]

Great shelves to display that awesome bottle collection on . Nothing is as satisfying as the things you create yourself. Look forward to seeing Sarah’s studio transformed next week 😍

[@sandylee9564]

Ok Willie, put in how ever many shelves in whatever configuration you want as long as they make you smile every time you look at them. That's what 's important.... That reminds me, " I want to see another Belter Dance celebration!!!

[@kateseverein7650]

Aaw Nori,s roll over + watching the editing, so precious xx

[@denisepiekarski4159]

How cute Nori's reaction to Sarah's voice was! ❤

[@catherineclark2949]

The bottles look great on the shelves, it's nice to have collections on display. Nori and Jack are enjoying their tricks xx

[@kathleencreighton1584]

Great job on training Jack and Nori! It’s clear that they adore Sara. ❤

[@susanrudge5817]

Nori is a very intelligent spaniel - Jack is a good role model for him.

[@annwagner5779]

Those shelves are belters! Dance! 🎉. And the boys are so precious with Sarah! ❤

[@janmitchell641]

The bottle shelves turned out beautifully! The bit where Nori very perplexedly checked out Sarah on video. The head tilts were gorgeous!

[@mrevonomis]

I never mind working on a Sunday - because I know that your latest video is waiting there when I get home! Thank you for all of the hard work that you put in, to provide us with our weekly escape!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Lovely comment - and you’re very welcome! 🙂

[@piatheiltoft67]

Like the shelving and I love your blue and green poison bottles. Looking forward to see Sarahs studio next week.Nori you are just so cute at the end of the video. See you next week 😊❤

[@ginacrusco234]

Willie, the bottle collection looks stunning arranged as you did it, and absolutely museum quality.

[@pamthomas-wo9du]

Thanks again for another great video. You all are priceless and an absolute joy to watch. Nori was a fast learner, and I loved it when Jack jumped over Nori while he was rolling over .Hugs to you all 🤗

[@kimneely4034]

Over the last 3/4 weeks I have been watching all your videos 😊, they’ve kept me entertained whilst recovering from Covid😢. I am now watching you in real time 😊. Love watching how everything has developed & seeing the lovely scenery of Scotland.

[@rikspector]

Willie and Sara, When I was a youngster on our farm ,I use to sit in the woods and enjoy Nature. Years later I would take a camping chair in the wood by a small lake near my home and sit quietly. After a time birds would come around and watch me , out of curiosity. That's all it takes , of course ,no Jack or Nori:) What a great idea, maybe you will inspire others to find their own quiet places. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@kathrynrose5241]

You are both so talented. I love what you’ve done this week. Jack and Nori are lovely. ❤

[@c.cotterill2287]

This is a great way to display all those beautiful old bottles you found. 👍

[@debmansbridge3923]

I am bed bound over 50% of the time and I have just subscribed to sit with nature is absolutely gorgeous Sarah ♥

[@heatherw9084]

Shelves are great Willie, beautiful collection of bottles! Sarah your studio will be amazing when you are done. The coloured drawers will look great and the paper holder was a great idea and build from Willie. Jack and Nori are just the cutest! Loved the ending with Willie and Nori, he couldn't quite figure out where you were but he could definitely hear you.❤ I will definitely be subscribing to your Sit With Nature videos. Such a great idea. ❤

[@codysmom6071]

Sarah my dog also followed your commands. He had been napping but as soon as he heard your voice he stood up and followed along. Willie I really like your shelves and your collection is wonderful.

[@SharonPadget]

Your bottle collection is phenomenal! I kinda miss the bottle digging days. Miss your dancing. 😂 Thanks, you two fine people.

[@rosalindbranson3803]

Good morning, Lots of great content again this week. Willie, I don’t think you making shelves to display your bottles is a waste of time. If it gives you pleasure it’s good for you especially when you live a bit remotely and have to work hard. Your drawer set will look great too Sarah, more fun than plain white. Nori’s antics made us all laugh, what fun the dogs are. 🇦🇺

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Well done Willie - you are so very proud of your bottle collection 😊 Sarah you are so good with the doggie training ❤

[@wendyagrey8768]

Wow, the bottles and the shelves look amazing Willy. Sarah your storage drawers look beautiful and the dogs are so smart to learn so much. Great job guys. 💖

[@michaelsherck5099]

I really enjoyed this video, as I do all your videos. Willy's shelves display his bottles very sympathetically and Sarah's organizing efforts are paying off. Training the dogs was fun but I could hear my little pup telling me to forget any ideas I might be getting about her -- she's a princess and royalty just doesn't. 😅 I think I'll enjoy the new channel. For the past 30-odd years my obsession has been photographing nature. I use large, old-fashioned cameras, the kind where you drape a cloth over the back to poke your head under to compose the picture and to focus, and it takes the picture onto film that comes in sheets instead of in rolls. It's a slower, more deliberate process which I enjoy very much and just walking or standing quietly in a wood or field or next to a river or stream, listening to the sounds, smelling the world and watching light and shadows play is a big part of the attraction. I wish it great success for you!

[@karenr67]

Liked it all, especially Nori watching the computer video.

[@lindagomez3114]

The shelves came out excellent 👌 And Nori learning.new tricks very cool 😎 love seeing Jack always ❤

[@cindymanson539]

Sarah is amazing with dogs. My dog was walking towards me and Sarah said "lay down" and my dog did!!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha if only I could train him to be less naughty too…😅

[@dianeloehr6203]

I’d love the bottle shells, especially the blue and green ones. They just look fabulous. It was great to see Nori with the head to listening to Sarah’s voice to. As usual a lovely Sunday evening video for me to watch. Thank you.

[@margiedavies5243]

I believe Sit with Nature is awesome Thank you Willie the shelves are beautiful I love colored bottles I enjoying these weekly videos!

[@MissL4lly]

Thumbs up from me. re-shelving, drawers and pup training. I love all the quirky artistry projects. They make your place so unique guys. I hope you all have a great week.

[@janedickson-gw4pb]

I loved watching you dig up these beautiful bottles and do the Belcher Dance in the woods!! Your bottles are worth displaying and part of your amazing You-Tube journey. They truly look awesome!! Well Done!! Can’t wait to see Sarah’s transformation of her studio & more art work!! She’s amazing with the pups!! 😂❤😊

[@petemelbourne42]

Shelves look great. One thing I think would look awesome is to put a strip of LEDs behind the blue and green bottles so the light shines through them.

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Both, Thank you for sharing your projects Sarah, you done an super duper job in your studio & Willi, you done a lovely job of the shelving I thought your bottles looked super cool in pride of place Sarah, you are teaching Norri so well the dogs listen because they are both very much loved I thought your surprise was that you were going to say we are getting married take care Lin 👍💖

[@cynthiabruns7178]

The shelves look really good, all those bottles are shown off well. I love the poison bottles, they make a real pop of colour. Sarah’s studio is coming together, I’m sure it will make all your supplies easier to access. The different coloured drawer fronts not only look attractive but I’m sure they will be a good memory jog for their contents. Both of your work spaces look very welcoming and comfortable.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Congratulations on the Clyde-built shelves.

[@aScotinmyR218ABN]

My! Whit a talented couple.Distressed shelves. Roll over dogs. Great stuff.🤭

[@NK-iv1ik]

Nory is such a good boy! We also play tricks sometime with our basset and our voicemail. Pure joy! ❤❤❤❤

[@robertwilson7498]

Loving the bottle shelf. Willies room would be my perfect man cave 👍

[@valerieboyce7644]

Willie, your bottle display shelves are brilliant and the bottles look great up there! Can't wait to see Sarah's studio next week. I laughed so much when Nori heard Mom's voice on the computer. Smart boy!

[@livingjustright90]

Loved watching Norrie figuring out how his mum managed to squeeze into a wee laptop. Just hilarious :)

[@livingtheskyelife]

Haha yeah! He does the same with the videos on TV 😅

[@annehicks9992]

Absolutely love Nori at the end bless him ❤😂 Your bottles look amazing on your shelves Willie.

[@ksully6551]

Lovely idea about Sit with Nature, I find it distressing when watching an outdoor video and some random free music is superimposed on it. Can't wait to enjoy the sounds and sights of nature on Skye with you.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks! Yeah that’s the intention - just relaxing with the natural sounds 😊

[@dianesmith7472]

Willie your new bottle display is truly amazing - what a collection!

[@livingtheskyelife]

The house feels very bare now though haha! 😅

[@kathleenschaubhut4174]

The bottle display looks great and I'm looking forward to art studio update. The new channel, Sit With Nature, should be very relaxing.

[@terryforce4060]

Love the shelves in your work studio. The bottles look great displayed there. Can't wait to see Sara's when it's done! Love the show.

[@elizabethheatley22]

Great shelve project Willie! Sarah is doing a great job with the puppy training. Really looking forward to chilling out with the new channel.

[@carolethurlow9550]

The bottles look great on the new shelves. Nori watching the video was so funny 😺 X

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Willi, you asked the question, "What does your audience think about the bottle display?" Maybe there's a saying that says "you can never have enough bottles" and then there's a song that goes something like this "One green bottle sitting on the wall, " etc... However, the history behind the use of the bottles & the shape & different colours & what they are made of is interesting.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Nice job on the shelves Willie! Your bottle collection is spectacular. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@CallumMacLeod-wp7oi]

New shelving look's great , if your chuffed .. that's all that matters .👍

[@user-zh8fk2rp4z]

I enjoyed watching you guys in the boat and being safety conscious. Sitting inside 40degs and smoke , we have had heat and smoke advisory for over a week. Sarah inspired me to take this time to clear out some cupboards, like you I have a helper. Due to conditions we go out about 5,30 am for a walk. The garden looks great, nothing can beet homegrown veg enjoy.

[@barbarad.9497]

Another wondrous video from you to make my Sunday complete. I remember wondering as I watched your hard and endless work on the byre and the shed, just what you would do once you put out all of the massive building and renovating fires and had some time to yourself. And here you are, making beauty in your offices. How lovely. Even the dogs are lovely. Thank you so much for all you do for us. Love the new channel. 🥰😇🥰💜

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww thanks so much!! It was strange when the build was done and we could just get on with “normal” stuff…or as normal as we get here 🤣

[@bonnieolson8028]

So miss durty secrets. How bout digging the skye life. ❤ to you all.

[@suedale1865]

Well done Sarah with the Norrie treat training he is doing brilliantly The bottle shelves look great & colourful drawers 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@naomiparsons1652]

Love the idea of the second/new channel, perfect for listening to whilst working/crafting ❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Your bottle collection looks amazing on the new shelving! Great job Willie! Nori is a very clever boy and Uber adorable not forgetting our lovely Jack too! Awesome video!

[@reginatucker4109]

Willie's shelves look amazing. Your videos are so inspiring thank you for all your hard work

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

What a beautiful way to display your bottles Willie. I love the idea of the new channel sit with nature. I can already see me curled up with a good book, and the new channel playing in the background.

[@susanlohan7806]

Love that expression "Nay bother"......

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Lovely idea "sit with nature" ❤

[@maggietaylor9475]

You’re both so very innovative in everything you do. All your projects look fab! Thank you for sharing them with us ❤

[@livingtheskyelife]

Very kind, encouraging comment - thank you. 🙂

[@celesterakhale7496]

Excellent bottles display Willie...Sarah are you thrilled there are less of his bottles rattling around the house now?😂.. Well done rolling over Nori😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww haha it’s very bare in the house now!!

[@susanroller6905]

Nori is just to funny, I hear mom, where is mom ??? Love the new bottle display Willie, such a glorious collection, do you think you will ever dig again ? Loved those videos, you were so funny 🤗 Your studio is shaping up nicely Sarah, it will be really well organized when you finish. As always, much love and hugs from Calif. 🥰🥰 xx

[@carlrea]

Hello everyone 👍🏻

[@livingtheskyelife]

Hey! 👋👋🐾🐾

[@debbieeldridge7290]

Another stellar episode! Love the creativity, Nori's antics and the affection you have for each other. ❤❤❤

[@carlyoung6111]

So nice to see you providing a home for all of those haggis bashing spiders... :)

[@GreenHawkins]

BELTER of a display shelf. And the new drawers looks good painted!! Well done 👍 can’t wait to see it all done!

[@jaznz53]

Have you guys tried the trick to see if the dogs will join you if you get to their level and place your hands on top of each other's. Wait and see if the boys add their paws on top of your hands. Willie your bottles look fab-u-lus. Can't wait to see Sarah's new studio lay out.

[@MissPurbeck]

Really looking forward to watching 'Sit With Nature'. Love the shelves Willie ( and will show to son, for future reference on how to do it lol). Love Nori's face at the end of the video bless him.

[@lizthompson9653]

What could be a more perfect sunday.a) the suns out briefly although thunderstorms forecast for tomorrrow b) wimbledon final followed by c) willie , sarah, jack spaniels and norrie and then d) euro finals. We dont get many days like this so im going to enjoy! Xxx heres wishing you some summer and when you get it, send it down this way 😂❤

[@livingtheskyelife]

A busy, but fun day! And it’s glorious here on Skye! We’ve popped a ray of sunshine in the post! 🙂

[@UCREFingerLakes]

Great job Skye Life Family!!! The spaniels are simply amazing!

[@zackslabs]

Nori is really smart. Watching my black lab Deena, watching you, watching the computer. 😂

[@jryaklin]

Great job building the shelves Willie, they look amazing. Sarah, I love the choice of you storage drawers. I just went to ikea and put it on my list for my craft room, can’t wait to see you finished painting them. Love you see Nori learning new tricks . Looking forward to checking out the new channel. …Sunday is my day to relax and watch my favorite YT channels. Cheers from Saginaw, Michigan, USA.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ah amazing! Hope they’re work out well for you too 😊

[@susanmclean798]

The bottles look amazing on your shelves, and I can’t wait to see the colorful drawers! In Sarah’s studio, that is 😂

[@amandabell8827]

Excellent job on the shelves. The bottles look amazing! Looking forward to seeing Sarah's studio all done. Well done Nori 👏💖x

[@janahertzberg6485]

Love the shelves. Can’t wait to see Sarah’s studio! Love the puppies!

[@bgbaltuth]

Bottles look great. The dogs are too cute for words and can’t wait to relax with the new videos of nature! Thanks

[@ritachristiansen4530]

Love the updates to both of your spaces. Maybe add some LED lights to the bottle shelf? Great idea on the new channel, "Sit With Nature" will add a much needed pause from our hectic life. The dogs are eager to learn.

[@isttra]

Love all the new projects! I am like Willie in “making it up as I go” to come up with a solution and you had great success! Love the shelves Sarah put together and painted, well done! No doubts here that you would succeed! The boys are so cute learning their tricks! You’re a good trainer, Sarah! Excited for the new channel too!

[@FlippinLids]

Excellent video Love it the shelf the doggies nee tricks and soon the new channel!

[@leslyestych68]

The bottle display looks amazing. Well done you.🎉

[@grapesodatravels]

Those boys!! Clever Nori to learn a new skill. How cute are they? ❤

[@the-reading-lemon]

Oh, those shelves turned out beautiful! Seeing all those bottles arranged like that made me REALLY miss the bottle digging videos. It was always so exciting to see what would come out of the ground! Maybe I should go back and rewatch them 🤔 (Or maybe Willie will find the time to go digging again some day? We can but hope.) Very much looking forward to Sarah's studio transformation, the new wrapping roll holder looks great already! And big congrats to Nori for learning a fantastic new trick! That was adorable! The new channel sounds wonderful (pun very much intended).

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww yeah us too! It was nice to relive some of the moments, seeing them all displayed together 😊 Hopefully Willie will find some potential spots out here!

[@lelandpeck4585]

Wow! this was loaded. Willie, your shelf build was terrific. Sarah you did great with the drawers too. Loved watching the "dog teaching" time. They really did great.

[@donnalaughlinhogan3819]

Willie your distressed wood looks great .love your bottle display shelves ….Sarah great job putting your ikea chest together.🇨🇦♥️

[@leighann7319]

Nori is a really good boy! Love the bottles, so colorful ❤

[@sandralovegrove2805]

Excellent video and YES🌿🌷🧚‍♀️ for your new nature sounds only site! See you there ☮️🇨🇦💜

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

You are both so talented and supportive of each other...great to see!! Silly Nori tilting his head and watching/listening to Sarah on the video playing with those little tufts of hair sticking up on his head!! What a character. Your new channel sounds like a relaxing way to enjoy Skye and all the beautiful landscapes that you will be able to share with us!! Hugs to Jack too as we didn't see him too much today!!

[@nspr8cio]

Love your videos. The transitions, the music, the humor, the scenery, everything. I love watching and listening to nature before bed, so looking forward to that channel. Thanks!