Fairytale British Cottage DIY BACKYARD MAKEOVER Begins!

[@MappertonLive]

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[@joandavis3586]

You repeat yourself constantly. Why? I do enjoy watching

[@MadeofWaterandStarDust]

Julie- I would love to know more about your energizing daily routine- coffee vs tea, when do you yoga?, cold water plunges, nutritional approaches, etc. I’m on a path myself of restoring my energy and would love to hear what works for you if that sort of video sounds interesting to you at all 😊 Thank you for all the content you’ve made. Absolutely love Mapperton and your sister channel too!

[@hiheeledsneakers]

Would love to see a heart-shaped floating planter full of romantic flowers. ❤

[@lindaholquist7262]

Can't wait to see the fairy tale cottage complete!

[@MrBrownnn696]

Hahah you are very strong woman for being in that COLD WATER

[@catherineevanoffour12]

thank you

[@c.r.p.968]

You might try helping to clean the water in the pool by using biochar, which you absolutely can create with all the biomass on your estate. Once created, by burning organic material in an oxygen starved environment (pyrolysis), you crush it up, place it in a mesh bag and submerge it under the water. It absorbs the excess nutrients, like the charcoal filter in an aquarium. Then the charged biochar makes an excellent fertilizer, sequestering the carbon that was causing the cloudiness in the pool. Full circle sustainability!

[@pamelahunter8659]

Julie’s got balls.

[@muffin6369]

Simple Green!!

[@alaine57]

Great progress 👍🏻. So much repair always!

[@deirdreboyd1202]

OMG! Julie's energy and commitment are awesome!

[@michelebergman4336]

Glad to see Luke is fully healed from BENZO SUFFERING🙏 I’m still healing , wish I could come stay with u to heal🌹

[@michelewilliams3761]

You two work so hard i wish it was easier!

[@gregmason125]

I'm glad you were able to find and fix the pipe leak quickly!

[@triciabyrne7761]

Julie, I want to see the Before & After bathtub stain. 😮😊

[@annamclaughlin5941]

The cottage is coming along so great!! I am handicapped and you videos make me feel good ..i love history and I'm so glad you're restoring so much!!😊

[@rosita3671]

So happy to have been led to your Awesome home, Mapperton Manor. There are so many interesting moments in each vlog, I so enjoy watching how you and Luke come about maneuvering the daily work with challenges that come up from one moment to the next. In this video you’re busy refurbishing an old bathtub. Somehow I missed the products you are using to remove stains. Could you kindly mention what worked for you…I too am in desperate need to remove bath stains… I’m grateful in advance for your efforts. I was blessed to live in Surrey, England for 14 years. The Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley Gardens was ‘a hop and a skip’ from my house. There I learnt so much about gardening , visiting Wisley nearly every free moment, whilst I ran a Bed and Breakfast. Life changed and I now live in Washington State, USA. So looking forward to seeing the fairy 🧚🏻‍♂️ cottage🧚‍♀️ garden in full bloom. ✨

[@joldendoves2795]

You could have a subaqua club and an angling club, a bit more brass coming in. My brother is thinking of creating an electric carpark for café users.

[@hennarosenthal]

I think the renovation of the Keeper’s Cottage has been my favourite project so far. I especially appreciated the cost comparison of refinishing the cast iron bath versus buying new. With limited funding and tight budgets, fiduciary finagling is the way to go!

[@hennarosenthal]

@@ThatsRoyal: Grin. I'm rather fond of alliteration.

[@MappertonLive]

Us too!

[@patti1044]

Amazed at all the work you and Luke personally put into the estate.

[@Dollgrl1]

I’ll take that stove Julie & Luke ! I live in New England though , no biggie right ? 😅

[@kathyk479]

Maybe because the pool is so big you could use a few more planters on the other side of the pool!? The plant islands make the pool look so lovely!

[@Kris1964]

Lovely to see progress on the cottage . As always great to hear your banter 😊😊

[@HappyLife693]

This maybe the funniest interaction I have seen of Julie and Luke.

[@rhondamartin3575]

I love your sweaters (jumpers), shirts and socks! You and your staff are doing an amazing job with the cottage and other projects! I love how hands-on you both are! It encourages me to do more with our projects!

[@noizeemama3697]

I love that Julie jumps in and gets dirty to do these job. When I bought my house I could only afford a fixer upper. Friends taught me how to do almost everything from drywalling to electrical. So thankful to them for doing so. This was way before there was the internet to learn how. There is a feeling of empowerment when women do this kind of work when they were not raised doing them. Julie makes me smile because she reminds me of how enthusiastic and proud I was to do this stuff.

[@sharronandrews7675]

You are a brave girl Julie. I know you like cold water plunges, but I must admit, I have a hard time watching you. And you were in the pool for much longer than I expected for mid November! I am enjoying the progress on the cottage and look forward to the next part of the story. Let’s hope you all have a disaster free week coming up! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@maryanntraphagen5910]

The solar powered fountains or bubblers would do great to aerate the pool well too. I think there were some on his pool plans

[@donnabaardsen5372]

The cottage is delightful, cozy, and quaintly English. Love it 💕👍🤗🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@MappertonLive]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mytinyretirement]

Julie is just game for any challenge!

[@haplessdilettante]

Hello from Baltimore, birthplace of Wallis Simpson. Thank you for redeeming our tarnished yank reputation.

[@jlt2726]

The banter between the two of you is fabulous, my husband and I go back and forth in the same manner. You get as excited over Beaufort & Blake as we get over Duluth.

[@alaskaismyhome7594]

Don’t worry, Luke, she got this!

[@crinkle2649]

It's fantastic that you are learning how to do things like building walls.

[@wdjones4735]

Go Julie, Go!!!!!! Girl power👊🏻 You keep up the good work! I love when you share the cottage progress videos😊👍🏻❤️

[@kennixox262]

That country estate cottage would be the prefect size home, after a good renovation. Not too big, not too small and breathing space away from other neighbors.

[@annhydeArtist]

How frustrating with the water pipe leaks - although I guess eventually you will have replaced it all, a leak at a time. All the best both of you, it’s lovely to see the works that you do.

[@lindaokeefe4526]

I am sure that fairytale cottage is going to be AMAZING! I cannot wait to see what you've chosen for the kitchen and bathrooms. I was wondering if you've ever shown us a map of Mapperton because it would be wonderful to understand more fully the lay of the land. The amount of work you are doing is INCREDIBLE! I just saw on American Viscountess Patreon account that you visited with Historic Homes in London and may be making some future plans. It is so exciting that all this effort is paying off! Great job, Julie and Luke!

[@crinkle2649]

I'm the first one to like the video, that's never happened before 😃

[@stevenchrisco4641]

@Crinkle #. Congratulations 🎉🥳🎊🌟🥂🍾🥇🏆🎈🎁. LoL 😂.

[@crinkle2649]

@@stevenchrisco4641 😁 thanks

[@lurlenejones456]

Love bits from the Earl and Countess, too!

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

Julie, All I can say to you it that England is lucky to have you. I marvel at what you do for all your various activities.

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you!!!! xx Julie

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

I would come there to work, cook, anything you would like, in a heartbeat. I just love that place. They would probably all run screaming at another American in the neighborhood.

[@jettykoers8720]

Bathtub stain try toilet bowl cleaner extra strength. Good luck!

[@lynnwasylkevych4786]

Here's hoping all challenges workout for the best. I love watching your videos. Luke is especially funny and I love watching him tease you Julie. Just give him every Beaufort and Blake sweater he wants.

[@amish-landchateau]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻watching from snowy Buffalo, NY

[@kathyk479]

Always a lot happening! Never a dull moment at Mapperton!

[@heathermartinez8640]

Great progress on the fairytale cottage! I hope you meet your deadline for getting it completed.

[@pacob4728]

Julie, you should sell that cap in your merch store. Maybe with a tag inside that calls it a "Mapperton cap"?

[@nutti2you380]

You two crack me up. Julie, you're such a good sport when Luke teases. I am always chuckling at his droll humor. Who knows what a "real" fairy tale cottage looked like after a few years of use? Oh, if you put a pool thermometer in the natural pool, would that make it feel colder or warmer? 🤔

[@mytinyretirement]

I just discovered your channel...what a DELIGHT you two are! I'm just in love with you and your manor! Another channel? Oh I have to pop over.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Episodes are too short! Wish they lasted an hour! 🤣🤣😍😍

[@Georgie14]

Julie thank you for sharing your life! I’m the California version of you ( Bay Area) but without the great husband ( happily divorced) and castle. Your life is my dream! So thank you for your videos. ❤

[@Waffles84]

This is what I love ❤️ about you and Luke. Both of you are so amazing with each other and help out together in tasks around the estate. He is so supportive of you and your projects. You however, are so tied to preserving the history and maintenance of this property in doing so much work , personally , where others would not lift a finger to do so. Thank you so much for teaching us about the history and traditions and importance of this beautiful estate 🏡. Your enthusiasm is inspiring and keeps me motivated to continue to watch and learn about historical properties and traditions from years ago and why it is important to preserve the standards of that time. Wishing you, Luke and the entire family a wonderful Thanksgiving from North Carolina in the USA 🇺🇸, knowing where you are is not the same. But, an incredible holiday season to all of you and the crew as well!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@04nbod]

So good to see you both cheered up from the last video!

[@manita2653]

Julie, love your bathing cap...very stylish....also love your enthusiasm for everything you do. Outstanding, spectacular., etc. etc.and brave to be in the pool. I'm certain I'd have a heart attack if I put one toe in there....BRRRR🥶 ENERGIZED!!!💪Where do you order your boiler suits from...both the red and the gardening one,. Thank you! I just started watching both your channels and I am thoroughly enjoying both you and Luke and all those you surround yourself with. One lovely, big, extended family enriching our world.🧡💚💙

[@klezmersue]

Thank you so much for being refreshing and inspiring! Breathing in all the loveliness here! Thank you! 🥰

[@MappertonLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katiemcdonald3562]

Love watching your progress and comedy😂❤

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you!! 😁

[@lurlenejones456]

Oh, cool! You're going to use the moss and whatnot from the roof!

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Ahhh Italy!😊

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

Wonderful to watch!! Thank you!!

[@softballtigers587]

Hello from 🇺🇸

[@user-zl6xh5vf2u]

I love the way you repurpose so much on your property. Your improvements look wonderful and truly enjoy watching your re-wilding projects. Wishing you and your family health, happiness and success. One question, in your rare once or twice a year yoga retreats, are you able to provide with the odd yoga pose an alternative movement for someone with a sensitive lower back? A early wish to you and your family a Merry Christmas!

[@nizethpretorius2400]

My friend has a huge koipond that is absolutely clear. He has flowerboxes filled with small stones with beautiful flowers but also veggies planted in the stones. He filters the water of the pond through these flowerboxes continuously. Each box then spouts back into the pond looking like water features. Each box has a tap that can be shut in case you need to to some maintenance. The flowers grow like crazy and the water is filtered by the roots. Standing water is the problem. Your root system just need circulation added. Good luck.

[@Volkmanj1]

Do the slopes drain into the pool? If so, and fertilizers are applied, that will increase the nutrient load in the pool. Just a thought. I really enjoy your show!

[@georgeappleton9469]

You Guys Are AmAAAzing!)))) SO Much Love from across the pond.❤️❤️ Jacqueline

[@cheril6281]

You two are so cute together

[@debbiewood7718]

It might be too late but if not, consider adding insulation in the stud wall. It will deaden the sound between the two bathrooms. Sound transfer could be a bit awkward if it is two couples renting the cottage.

[@littleskittles7733]

With a shared window between the main and en-suite bathrooms, I don't think there is any hope of soundproofing between those two rooms...unless they install a wall break on the window sill.

[@debbiewood7718]

@@littleskittles7733 The original plan includes blocking up that window ledge in some way. Malcolm talked about taking that middle window out.

[@MappertonLive]

The central panes are blocked up and 2 small windows created in each bathroom. :-)

[@Oregontrailblazin]

I miss our 6ft bathtub. When we lived in Scotland ...

[@waynejones750]

Looking forward to seeing the cottage finished.

[@eddiegaltek]

"You have to be certified, I'm not certified," says Julie. Boy; you left yourself open there didn't you Julie? Fortunately for you Luke missed it.

[@sylviaboudreau5967]

I love your energy. it is so lovely to see how you and your husband work so hard to get the project underway. The workmen are so kind and they know what they are doing. Trustworthy tradesmen these guys. Looking forward to the end. I live in Nova Scotia Canada going for a swim in the winter is not on my list of things to do. There is a Polar Bear swim on New Year's day in Halifax Harbour They are in and then out tout sweet. No fuss.

[@longwaytotipperary]

Very entertaining - as always! Love your playful banter and enthusiasm!

[@MappertonLive]

Thanks so much!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Lovely to see the progress on the cottage. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Wonderful video

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheCloverQueenDQ]

Julie that looked like a cold swim lol. I can tell you that from Michigan lake life, Winter lake water is always dark and cold. But come the break of Spring the lake looks clear and warm. ❤️🇺🇸

[@kellyburgess671]

how exciting! i just love this reno...

[@greenmoss9079]

Such a exciting episode!! Really and I admire your cold swimming talent, I couldn't do that lol! I love that pool 😊

[@STEWARDLIPMAN]

Really enjoy watching your channel. Been watching since you started and you two always make me laugh with your banter. :) 😀

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Beautiful setting

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nicolesanchez4954]

Put an aerator in the pool maybe?

[@trainships1795]

My Leaf Blower converts into a mulcher/bagger. I reuse the leaves as mulch in my landscaping. I just have to water them down so the wind doesn't blow the mulch away.

[@stevenchrisco4641]

@Luke. The Fairytale cottage is Magical!!!! I think that it will be fully rented, nearly All year long!!! ... IMO ✨😁✨

[@maryannguess7115]

Wow Julie, Great boiler suits..loved the cold swim..pool planters are so pretty.looking great in fact. The cottage is going to be FAB like your Italia casa. Just as darlin..the moss from the roof will transplant nicely into the Boxs..great recycle... Happy holidays and try to Rest turkey day..just chill. And eat..your are beyond Amazing Julie.♡hope the Beavers are behaving...

[@MappertonLive]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Pletteberg]

I'm interested to see what you do on the widows to separate the bathrooms

[@eloisebates7827]

My thought, too.

[@nutti2you380]

I came to ask!

[@MappertonLive]

The central panes are blocked up and 2 small windows created in each bathroom. :-)

[@MappertonLive]

The central panes are blocked up and 2 small windows created in each bathroom. :-)

[@lurlenejones456]

Oh, no! More leaks!

[@lurlenejones456]

We do love Luke's skepticism.

[@Qrtuop]

I prefer Julie's optimism!

[@bluejayvintageretro]

I always look forward to your videos, you share such interesting activities, you always look great in your outfits, so does Luke! Some day I hope to attend one of your events, haven't been to the UK yet...good thing you aren't here in the US...we are getting hit hard with mountains of snow🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Lovely clothes

[@katis7673]

What happened to the little ramps that the pool guy gave you so the newts and frogs could get out? He said if they died it would make it worse. Just curious.

[@555pghbob]

Julie, you left me hanging on the bathroom updates. I am dying to know what you guys did with the big window where the shower is going to be. Since you're creating 2 rooms where one existed, you need to bisect that window, don't you? Otherwise, all of the bathroom "goings-on" will be heard and potentially seen by those on the other side of the wall. This is really gnawing at my brain!

[@MappertonLive]

The central panes are blocked up and 2 small windows created in each bathroom :-)

[@555pghbob]

@@MappertonLive You probably thought you were dealing with a much more erudite audience that didn't need this type of tedious explanation, right? Wrong, I need it all to be spoon-fed to me; I could not for the life of me think about how you were going to fix that problem!! Thanks for the sweet and fast reply! You're such a sweetheart!

[@Afer09]

i wouldnt use the swmming pool as much as romantic you describe it

[@celticlass8573]

It's really coming along! So much hard work. Is the side of the cottage going to be an orchard?

[@punjabseth260]

👍

[@jolynnaerobert3190]

I don't know about in teh UK, but there is a bathtub refinishing company here in the US called BathFitter. They create a liner for an old tub that is like a skin, sort of. We had an old cast iron tub lined and it saved us having to tear it out and replace it. No one could tell it wasn't the original finish.

[@miccilamb6735]

The vines on the cottage are destroying your house foundation and finish

[@purpleclove1929]

Are you tracking/diagramming the locations of the pipe sections you are replacing? Or was it ever done?

[@waltercook4868]

I enjoy your program and congratulate you on your hard work and dedication to maintaining historic properties. I would be grateful if you could consider my query regarding not a word but several words and there meanings. What is the difference between manor, mansion, hall, abbey, park, castle, palace and house? There may be other variations of these terms that I can't think of, off the cuff.

[@MappertonLive]

Julie channel @americanviscountess will be vlogging this soon!

[@janellroehr4142]

What are u using to get the stainless steel out of the tub, Julie ?

[@janellroehr4142]

Darn auto correct , I meant to say, stains in the tub.

[@saraj4009]

In the US I think we call “plaster board” = “sheet rock”