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[@greekre]

the blue and white remind me of pjs in jewish concentration camps.

[@robbiejoseph449]

Your right didn’t think of that

[@maggirae1961]

Fabric #1 for curtain, do the chair in a plain fabric and add a pillow you can change out when you want.

[@ridingtheroad185]

Yes I agree. Pillows/trims make it so much easier

[@EmergingParadise]

I’m obsessed with these Italy videos. The renovation, the shopping, the food, all of it! *Tip to remove wine, rust stains from stone tile: pour mix of hydrogen peroxide & baking soda (slurpy consistency) on stain, cover with plastic wrap & tape edges down w masking tape. Leave on 3 days.

[@lindahill9215]

You need to clip the new stems at the bottom of your olive trees. They drain the minerals out of the tree. I realize it looks like it's growing but you want it to grow up and then out. Love your villa. Exciting😊

[@mezanian]

Yes, trim the olive 'suckers'; term for regrowth from the grafted stock, they won't produce fruit.

[@greekre]

@@mezanian unless she wants it for greenery and not to produce olives and looking by the location of the olive pots its safe to say she isnt wanting to produce cold pressed olive oil from her terrace

[@sallyannc3176]

@@greekre it will still weaken the olive trees to allow the suckers to grow, better to trim them off.

[@mika72.-Bois]

Yes, I thought the growth at the base of the olive trees could be from the root stock. So needs cutting off.

[@adem6371]

Yes, you might want to trim the suckers- they can create an interesting shape when trees are old and in the ground, but either way will inhibit growth at the top. They can be a sign they need more water, but can just happen sometimes too.

[@deedeed6853]

I vote #1 for draperies, and do the chair in a solid so it's not too busy, and make a color-contrasting cushion which can be changed up nice and easy. Your kitchen is going to be fabulous!!!

[@janeleach9064]

Sorry I’m with Luke -I think the contrasting one at the end. There’s a lot of blue on the sofa and the tiles. I think the chair should be, flowery with diff colours to give it a whole different look to everything else. I love that antique shop, the picture frames for 5 Euro were beautiful. I know it’s plastic, but get big empty water bottles and piece a small hole on the cap, tie it to your olive trees and gets, it’ll give them just the right amount of water for a few weeks. I do this when I’m going on holiday for (2 weeks) and it’s helped them stay hydrated. I absolutely love the floor in the kitchen, it’s gorgeous. Can’t wait for more xx

[@momofmanyjewels7]

I have been watching you for a few years now and today I have noticed your accent is much much less American and much more British :) I love this kitchen so far!

[@phildwyer1488]

With the olive trees, I’d take the shoots off at the base and I’d also prune the growing tips of each branch to encourage more side shoots and for them to thicken up you don’t want them much more taller than what they currently are

[@kivy5257]

Agreed. My understanding regarding those shoots at the base are due to lack of sufficient water. This is what a local arborist advised for my own olive tree at home.

[@beverleybarnes5656]

Julie, in my earthquake country we fasten tall furniture to the wall with angle brackets and "earthquake gel" on the base of ceramic objets to prevent toppling.

[@beverleybarnes5656]

Julie, in earthquake country, I recommend ceramic vases be fastened with Blutak or museum-quality quake-gel to prevent them from falling.

[@annjersey7843]

I love fabric #1. Your home project is wonderful to follow and that you're always looking for ways to re-use stuff. It's way better than new stuff. Nothing lasts today.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@jimmylowe]

You’ve selected some beautiful items for your Italian house. And learning Italian is not only good for your brain, I think it’s also respectful to learn the language of the place you spend lots of time. Well done Julie!

[@AmericanViscountess]

So true!

[@demetrioduranduran]

Before you leave Italy, try to find those glass water bulbs that you fill up with water and then turn upside down and stick intp the soil so they slowly release the water into the pots. I think you can do the same thing with a plastic bottle. Just need to attach a hard tube at the bottom of it and the water drips out slowly overtime. This should keep the herbs watered when you’re gone. Good luck!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Any water source placed higher than the pots with a cotton string through a plastic tube is a solid drip irrigatior. Yoi just want to vover the waterbucket so the water doesn't get boiling hot in the sun and burns the plants ( or evaporates).

[@katbar6066]

Loved the Antiques that you bought. With the Olive Trees... are they a grafted variety? If so you need to cut off those bottom shoots and everything growing below the graft or the plant will revert to whatever the root stock was, which is usually inferior to the grafted portion. To support the trees place one cane either side of the tree and get some gardening tape and tie a figure 8 so the tree is supported. It will ensure the tree grows strongly and upright. The herb garden is a great idea. Rosemary needs very little water and the smell of the Rosemary & Thyme will be lovely as you enjoy drinks on the Terrace.

[@valentynatokar3264]

Lavender is a great option for the terrace too. It flowers and is drought resistant. Also drip irrigation system for the pots can be helpful. Agree on trimming the suckers on the olive trees

[@susanne7955]

I think you should definitely do the little table with a glass top so you can still see the beautiful patina and design of the table underneath.

[@birthdaybash4721]

Oh, number one is my favorite, too. Love the cafe curtains! So glad you shared the house in Italy and the renovations. It’s been a pleasure watching the process. I agree, shopping in bargain places is so gratifying… for so many reasons.

[@lizarce272]

Have you considered wisteria or climbing rose on your terrace fencing? It seems sooo open for all to see. You need something. Get a person ( caretaker) to water once a week and keep eye on house.

[@donna6895]

IMO Wisteria looks terrible when not in bloom.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Something should be done, Liz, because yes, it's so open and exposed.

[@MDBJSW]

May I ask if you are American. You sound just like my husband. No disrespect meant , just curious.

[@janeleach9064]

@@MDBJSW-yes she’s American, she was born in Sugar Grove, Illinois married Luke in 2005, they live at Mapperton England

[@MDBJSW]

@@janeleach9064 Hi Jane, yes I know. I was asking if @Lizarce272 . Living with my American husband in the states, they are very paranoid. life here is based on being suspicious of everyone.

[@KaterinaFerrara]

I believe you need a Madonna col bambino for the niche. ❤. Lovely work by these artisans. A++

[@treeannie8831]

Yes! I collect them and all vintage Catholic items. I bet Italy has a treasure trove! 🩷

[@amandahugo1421]

I love the lace you bought for the window. You can get one bar that fits across the entire length of the window and just move the curtains. It fits with rubberisedendings so no drilling. You can even use a dowelstick and paint it the same colour as the cupboards.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Great idea!!

[@carolynnmathisen8754]

No curtains! That bright window is priceless

[@binkkey2396]

I agree, you do not need curtains leave the window clear. Looks much cleaner and brighter.

[@goldenineke]

Soooo glad you covered all those weird stone sections Julie.

[@lovechangesus]

Agree, stone walls are dust magnets

[@paulathistleton1339]

I admire your energy and determination with everything you set your mind to accomplishing,

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

Julie can you make a wood frame fabric shutters for the kitchen so you can close them for privacy but fold away to get the mountain breeze

[@suedavis7298]

I love how your kitchen is evolving. You have a lovely style and it's all coming together beautifully. Soft, sheer curtains in the kitchen please. You certainly don't want to lose any of that light!

[@woohoo5473]

Those “new shoots” on the olive are actually suckers that must be cut off or they will kill the tree. However, you can only cut them at the end of winter, or you will kill the root system.

[@user-xn9rc7br6v]

Vote is #1 on fabric. My heart was literally racing when you were going through that antique store. The gold mirror when you walked in was breathtaking!!

[@celticlass8573]

I felt the same way! I LOVE stores like that, partly because I just really love old stuff that you know people have used for years already, but because of the treasure hunt aspect of it. You don't know what you're going to find! Add in the incredible prices, and oh boy, do I just sign my paycheque and hand it to them? lol

[@treeannie8831]

Same!! ❤❤❤

[@trishferry3533]

Stained glass would look awesome for the top of your little table. Sea foam for the chair or coral for your chair.

[@BusyTiredHappyMama]

I love that you have repurposed a bit of Mapperton in your cozy getaway space, in Italy. I’m so excited for you. Everything looks so wonderful.

[@BusyTiredHappyMama]

I love LOVE your new floor!😍

[@joanmacdowell4457]

When you 1st walked in to the vintage shop, there were 2 matching grey mirrors leaning against the floor..I would grab them as they would be great above nightstands or above the end tables in the kitchen…. You need to go back!

[@merlinsowl9458]

Funny I thought the same thing! Heehee❤

[@margaretbaran7366]

I also agree with number 1 for the curtains but I'm not crazy about that pea green color for your chair upholstery. Love your vlogs!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks so much!!

[@GirdsHerStrength]

The floor tiles are stunning! I like how they bring in a bit of grey to the terracotta and also preserve the vecchio look.

[@JenShea]

Nice to see your renovations coming along! The room looks so much larger! I don’t blame you for covering that badly pointed stone. It’s such a huge shame that Babbel does not offer Portuguese. Been after them for years! Portugal May not be a huge country, but more and more English-speaking people visiting and moving to Portugal.

[@sarahd1261]

Definitely #1 for the curtains. Just an idea for the chair. If you were planning on sanding and refinishing the arms of the chair anyway, what if you left them open and exposed, and just upholstered down the middle part of the chair. Take it from an upholsterer... that would be much easier to do for a first time upholstery project. I also agree with @maggirae1961, I would do a solid color so you don't have to much pattern going on in the kitchen.

[@christinacowan5427]

I prefer #1. And make pillows for the couch in the same fabric.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

The Viscountess is such a doll. Full of boundless energy! What you've done here is absolutely wonderful and I love it.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@cinwells7]

Fabric #1! I love how everything is coming together beautifully!

[@craigvespe3109]

Julie - a month or so ago we purchased some hand-painted Italian dishes (at an Indiana 'charity shop') with yellow and blue rims and a pretty bow-legged bird in the center. We both reacted with glee when you showed your new kitchen decorations! Bravo!

[@jj-if6it]

Oh my goodness that 1890s chair is incredible, what a find!

[@robertameyer2226]

Italians are so good at designing pottery.

[@paulavalentine242]

Grey paint in the kitchen - surprising choice given the warm floor color.

[@bluesky7288]

It looks golden beige in the videos!

[@jj-if6it]

@@bluesky7288 the walls haven't been painted yet

[@bluesky7288]

@@jj-if6it She said mostly it WAS painted except for newly patched plaster areas that had to dry FIRST.

[@CHANTARELLA]

grey with cream or beige look lovely together.

[@marychrishannon7048]

Number 1. For such a large window I like a larger pattern. I didn't see the wide stripes on the background until you picked it up. Still a less cluttered pattern.

[@maryellencook9528]

Fabric #1 for the curtains. I agree with doing the Edwardian chair in a solid linen, and then if you choose to do hand stenciled patterns, make pillows for your chairs and even for the sofa. You can mix and match patterns and switch as the mood moves you. If you make the chair in the same tone of sage as your cupboards and the drapes, it will tie it all together.

[@cricket8438]

I would be in heaven in that antique shop! 🥰🥰🥰

[@susan16k97]

I could spend hours and a small fortune there.

[@pollyb.4648]

If you remove the suckers at the base of your olive trees the tops will fill out more. They look pretty spindly and the suckers pull strength from the tops! Kitchen is going to be great!!🎉 I vote #1or3.

[@kipscathy1850]

Love the update on your kitchen! Your choices are perfect. The existing stone that was there was in unattractive shapes so happy that you’ve plastered over it. Much cleaner and nice. Congratulations!

[@pamelar5868]

#1 and marble table top are my favs. What a lovely and enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing. I am an American, and the facts of life here in much of this geographically vast country are, home security is important if you are gone alot and do not have the joy of neighbors who are home, willing and able to keep an eye on your place when you are away. This is just a factual concern of life here even in many small towns. It seems that a viewer expressing concern about security based on what they know from their personal experience likely comes from a place of caring. Gentle enlightenment WITHOUT condescension, letting fellow viewers here know that your personal experience is there are no home break-in or theft crimes to be concerned about in small towns in Italy would feel kinder and be much appreciated. ❤ I watch other KZbinrs based in Italy and Portugal, and they seem aware and careful about appropriate security especially given they are very active on social media. ❤

[@itzel1735]

Looks great. I don’t think you are going to miss the exposed stone. The floor is excellent. Good luck with the rest.

[@marynorthcutt9263]

Definitely #1 for the curtains. I think the table would look great with a marble top. I think the chair fabric does look like pea green. I like the blue and white that looks similar to the backsplash tile.

[@AmericanViscountess]

I totally agree!

[@MsFeiji]

yeah, no to the pea green.

[@MaggieG121]

So glad you mentioned the paint because the walls look awful with that color on the lower half. It will look so much better all in one color!

[@RianShafer]

The place is coming along great! I was totally intrigued by the chair! It's amazing to see how furniture was made back in time. Your Italian has come very far! How cool is it to not only understand what is being spoken all around you but to be able to easily converse!

[@BCapStarR335]

Curtain fabric: I vote for the swatch at the far right, the contrasting green. It’s beautiful. (Luke’s choice also.)

[@bethmahoney2233]

I like the combination of blues and greens you’ve selected. I would love to see a bit of botanical influence, either in a fabric or decorative accessories.

[@celticlass8573]

For the table, marble for sure. Glass would show every fingerprint, every bit of dust that comes through the window. Plus, glass tables are easy to chip and break, neither of which you want to happen of course, especially when people are going to be staying there. Marble will last. 🙂

[@MsFeiji]

although you have to be careful with marble unless it's well sealed.... anything greasy that gets on it leaves a stain

[@cynthiagoode2349]

I love the white Cafe curtains!!! You could always do those and do I light frosting on three bottom.... there are all kinds and it will give you the privacy you desire without losing the light

[@soniahamilton9914]

🇨🇦 I am glad you covered up the stonework it looked ugly and cold. You are impressive Julie you are not afraid to jump right in and tackle anything put in your way, like learning to re-upholster.

[@ritazita1111]

Oh, Yes, Julie--you NEED the sun!! And the lovely Italian vibe to excite you! I can hardly wait to see the finished kitchen. Glad Luke is there with you...helping and supporting.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

The curtains, I like yours and Luke's first choice.

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Oh, how I want to go with you on your treasure hunts! That wrapped wine bottle would make a fantastic lamp! I LOVE that wicker chair you found with the green bits! Now, as for curtains for that window... You have that marvelous blue patterned tile, and that fabulous herringbone design floor, and what looks like a solid medium blue denim looking sofa. Those patterns do not need to fight with stripes! My recommendation would be for cafe' curtains about half way up the window, leaving the top part open so you can see the sky. A very light weight eggshell-white linen with a great texture would be enough 'pattern' and in keeping with the classic, ageless Italian kitchen. That would provide the privacy factor while letting in almost all of the light during the day. Of course, then at the very end, you pulled out that lovely eyelet fabric to make cafe' curtains! You were reading my mind! As for the Edwardian arm chair -- do the sanding of the bare wood, using a wood filler to hide the nail holes, and re-stain any wood that would be exposed. Do the build-up of the stuffing, and use a washed, pre-shrunk unbleached cotton muslin or a natural linen to hold in the stuffing. Wait on the outer layer of fabric until the walls, sofa, cabinetry are finished to decide what would work best. My feeling is too many different colors and patterns would look like a hodge podge of tossing different things together looking more like a hand-me-down room. Depending on if you want to keep those wood arms bare, you may decide on a slip cover that you can switch up based on the season! I can hardly wait until you are finished! Julie, you are doing a fantastic job!

[@shar553]

I vote for fabric #1; less is more. And I agree about removing the suckers at the base of your olive trees. They take energy away from the trees.

[@lfurches]

For the curtains I like Numbers 1 and 4. I am positively jealous of your owning this house. My husband and I honeymooned in Tuscany 23 years ago and I absolutely love it there. Cheers and good luck with the rest of your projects. the chair is amazing.

[@paulaadams1765]

Yes, #1 for the window curtains. I love the white cafe curtains, the design is very cozy and adds a bit of contrast design to #1 which is more straight in its design. Love your ideas, your visions and the floor is magnifico. Wow, your antique shopping - and the shops themselves - is right on point with what I love. Julie, I could literally spend my time in Italy just antiquing. That would be a dream. You are so fortunate to see your hard work come to fruition and I say bravo to you, Malcolm and the whole crew. ❤

[@ITSONLYMEWATCHING]

That chair is perfect for beginner upholsterers. Julie your little Italian house is looking sweet and cozy.

[@treeannie8831]

#1 sample was definitely my fave from the very beginning! Love at first sight! Can’t wait to see how the chair recovering goes. ❤❤❤ love from Texas 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@thomasgansevoort929]

Number 1 stripe fabric gets my vote too. That blue paisley print on a white ground that you're thinking of hand printing would make great pillows. Stripes, and that simple paisley would look really great, and fresh, together. Nice sheer textile you picked for the café curtains. Enjoy all that glorious Italian sun.

[@giovannagallottini]

Nope. Ask your decorator (I forgot his name) who has excellent taste and is also very practical. He will give you options to choose from. Trust your trusted professionals! (Remember the colors of the exhibition room at Mapperton? He nailed them perfectly).

[@FreedomKid100]

I agree you need shutters definitely.

[@laureenquist]

The handmade pots you found would look awesome in the kitchen filled with basil or oregano... just a thought. 😊 #1 for the drapes. Not too busy. The green chair will play off the cabinets nicely. I can only imagine how peaceful it is.

[@jmc-xp6ml]

My Italien great grandmother crocheted scallops the same as on the shelf, just a tad smaller. I edged my wedding gown with it. Kicking myself for not removing it from the gown, when I got divorced.

[@SetCCC]

#1 for the currains, i like the green chair pattern. Something fun for the chair.

[@jacquiedresser8610]

Greetings Countess, Your floor is gorgeous. Your walls are staying creamy I hope. I'm not too keene on green cupboards; what about a light blue that would harmonize with the sofa fabric and striped canvas window treatment? I'd also pull in yellow as it is a complimentary color to blue would be a pretty and cheerful accent. I wouldn't put green in the kitchen at all but have the blue cupboards the same intensity as the colors in your living room. I'd also dip your white cafe curtains in tea to make them not such a stark white. I'm loving your villa. It gives me inspiration for my beach home in Florida I just bought.

[@paivitiitta1884]

I see, the skirting board is not possible because the wall is not level. I would go with your choise in fabric ! Perfect !

[@elsienorback7689]

I like what Luke chose: # 1 and the last choice. He has good taste. I don’t like the stripes that are too close to each other because it becomes to busy.

[@MissRubyTuesday61]

Julie lady after my own heart - after being a vintage dealer and collector for more years than i care to remember the thrill of what you might find never leaves you ….. love the floor and the cupboard- most deff no 1 for the curtains - love the cafe curtains if youre going to sit with a coffee in your PJs 😅….. the little table i think would look super with a glass top then you can see the lovely shape to the table legs etc and wont make the room seem cluttered - looking forward to seeing it all come together im half way through my kitchen need a burst of energy to finish it - thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@atticusk8548]

House is coming together! Kudos on all the hard work. Kitchen floor was total win and you won't miss the terra cotta maintenance. Suggest watching a video on pruning your olive trees as I think those small shoots might be suckers that are actually depleting energy from the rest of your tree and could also possibly be indicative of insufficient water for the trees (even if you left a few DIY wine bottle watering setup on your trees and for the herbs it might really help once the weather gets hotter - just google DIY bottle watering for pots). IDK olive trees as we grow apples but for our trees those bottom shoots are immediately removed. Liked fabric 1 and 7 for the curtains. Also suggest replacing the wool batting in your chair and actually I would replace the horsehair unless its not in your budget as both these items will make the chair more comfortable and you are doing so much work to recover the chair imo it makes sense to give the new fabric a proper new foundation that will last for years and years. Good luck and I hope you had more time to enjoy your casa!

[@helenahagstedt8953]

The kitchen will be wonderful! Just to be a bit opposite, I would skip the curtain rod altogether and just go for the cafe curtain - it’s absolutely gorgeous! As a Swede, I always want to let in as much light as possible and otherwise go for a thin sweeping fabric (which is more typically Mediterranean to me). I love the dark window frames though and didn't want to cover these up. Love the little table and chairs in front of the window. Gorgeous finds from the antique market!

[@kimesser2318]

I’d do a marble top on the iron table. I’m sure Debra has one somewhere. Love it all💜

[@garykandmimisgarden1662]

You might consider solid off-white fabric curtains with a 4 to 6 inch border of any of the striped fabrics - run horizontally (from top to bottom) mitered at the bottom and run vertically from side to side. The all over stripes will look wonky when the curtains are gathered (when drawn to the sides). Pinch pleats or gathering is also going to affect the look of the stripes. You might be best to do tabs or rings if you use all striped fabric to keep the striped pattern visible. At the end of the day it's your kitchen do what makes you happy.

[@MaggieG121]

That yellow stripe that Luke liked will be great as curtains with the tiles and that new bird plate you purchased, with the blue and yellow!

[@celticlass8573]

That was my choice as well. Dark blues are overpowering if there's too much of them. Not that you can't decorate with dark blue as a main colour, but when it's an accent, and accompanied by other colours that are much lighter, it can drown everything else out, and that's all you see is blue bits everywhere. In my opinion anyway. 🙂

[@SharonHerring]

Luke is such a sweet and humorous man, you two are wonderful together! I liked #1 the best for the curtains, yes a little too pea green for the reupholstering, what about going neutral and then possibly a throw, small pillow, or even piping to match the green accent on the rattan chair or rather match a color in the curtains. SO many choices! Kitchen is looking great, still excited to see the finished product!! OH, and that antique store...SCORE!

[@christyjuhasz2504]

It’s going to be gorgeous… but I am still waiting for you to dig in that cellar… I bet you will find some decorating treasures there❤

[@betsyarnoldlmt]

#1 on the curtain choice, cuz the other colors are too busy next to the tile . Everything’s looking great , love the new cabinet. ❤

[@afterthestorm221]

All your plans are really starting to come along beautifully. Love the fact that you're sourcing locally but also incorporating a bit of Mapperton. Love your paisley coat in the intro.

[@user-bu8vd4il8i]

The small cupboard that was beside the chair in the kitchen. That would be really good to use in a bathroom.

[@pamelahaskell809]

How wonderful you have a home in Italy to renovate.

[@Marice51]

Great job on the kitchen, it will look beautiful. I like that Luke has his own micrófono now, we can hear his comments too.

[@LadyCourtney13]

#1, I love how this kitchen is coming together, and the chair with a pop of bright green would be awesome!

[@lisamacdonald9375]

Fabric 1 is great, because the blue tiles are busy. It’s a fair contrast between all the things going on. Windows should be serene 😊

[@Fiona-xv3st]

Right decision to remove the stone. For the fabric - single chair - suggest a pattern as the sofa is a large block of plain colour, so the space can take a pattern accent. (What are your dining chairs). The window treatments - you have white cafe curtain, the wall tiles - something to tie this together? Otherwise you have the background colour of the tile, white colour of the cafe fabric and then a different background colour for the curtain…..maybe too much? 🤔

[@annhelvin564]

#1 for curtains and for chair I’d suggest a print/floral fabric which brings in the blue and green

[@juliamcgrath3364]

I hang tops, over and peg at armpits so bottoms don’t get misshapen and peg marks, as in the way you hung the jumpsuit. 👏🏼 Pillowcase perfect and you can link with other pillowcases to save pegs if you don’t have many. Don’t leave pegs outside unless they’re on the line. They wear out faster left out. Pants jeans etc at waste band. It’s all trial and error. Love those velvet shoes!! Love love them ❤ What a gorgeous town!

[@user-vp2qf8qr1m]

Lots of fun at the antique shop and planning out fabrics. The first curtain looks clean and simple. The muted chair fabric wouldn’t draw too much attention like a bolder color, unless that is desired. You and Luke make a great team!

[@suzannetucci7310]

#1 definitely for the curtains. Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen.

[@myrahutchins5234]

Now I know why I can never have an Italian house. My furniture would be upside down or backwards. I guess I'll stay in the USA and live vicariously through you. Thank you for letting us watch your progress, and letting your viewers give their opinions.

[@user-fm3ow2tp2n]

#1 on fabric for curtain. Lime print or Blue for Chair. Dye white mini curtains blue indigo like tiles. Definitely secure 1st floor kitchen windows with rod iron bars shutters, replace roof glass top door with metal dead bolt for security reasons and/or hire local to ck up on property, like prev comments. White Carrerra Marble top for table. Spray paint feet contrast color. Can't wait for sequel videos!!

[@belindawalker3120]

I think the title of your vlog should be "Julie conquers Italy". How amazing that you are able to bring us along on your journey of of your little Italian house, an absolute dream. Now I am going to suggest the green curtain that Luke liked, It would be amazing with the fabric you chose for your chair and you could put a contrasting cushion on it. I think the 1st curtain is a safe choice but the other one will make the kitchen cheery and interesting. cant wait to see the end results!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Love that!

[@francis2fly]

I agree. No Greens. I like #1 best, but also #4 & $5.

[@janebaker966]

We had one whole day of sunshine the other day!

[@anniet4227]

Love fabric number 1 or 10, and then a complementary contrast fabric for the chair and cushion for the wicker chair. How exciting!

[@maryannaarnold3817]

I Vote for number 1 too!!! Beautiful fabric choices! Julie and Luke, the kitchen looks fabulous so far!!! I enjoy your videos on the Terrace with plants, furniture and the gorgeous views!!!