OUR FIRST DAY IN TUSCANY - DISCOVERING OUR "SIGHT-UNSEEN" HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME - REMINISCING!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Today is a blend of walking down memory lane and realising how far we have come! For all of those who haven't followed us over the past 3 years..this will be a great way of you understanding where we started from! For those loyal and long-term followers...thank you for joining us on this little nostalgic trip! Happy viewing 🥰😍🤗

[@brendam5356]

Buongiorno ciao tutti hello my darlings I just loved our walk down memory lane I was right there with you both I’d just found yourhannel I was transfixed and abit teary David opening the door into the kitchen sharing a moment together absolutely perfect 💖🙏I’m going to rewatch all your vlogs again your casa in Chianni such a magical place Italy has my heart as do you Marisa and David dear friends I hope we meet someday grazie mille always so lovely to see you my days are full with joy Alla prossima my darlings have a fabulous week and swift recovery Marisa sending comfort and healing hugs💖💖😘😘🥰🙏

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awwww...you have been with us the entire time my darling Brenda and we cherish you! 🥰🤗I'm so glad you loved this little trip down memory land and we might do a couple more as we are realising that many people missed the start of our journey and are loving the flash backs! I'm so so glad that you're loving this and yes...we must absolutely meet one day soon! It would bring us so much joy to do that! Always in our hearts Brenda! Much love from us both 😍🤗💞😘🙏💐

[@casamiasalentina5818]

I’m so pleased to see your first glimpse of Chianni and your beautiful home. I’ve never seen that footage before. It’s a very emotional moment seeing it for the first time and one you never forget. Get well soon Bella. ❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you Bella! They are all in our playlist from day one and even our search for our home. One rainy day you’ll need to sit down and binge on our oldies! There are some great ones 😍♥️🥰🤗😀

[@newsak1]

What an exciting moment for you and David seeing your home and Chianni for the first time! I imagine it being the same way for me and I can hardly wait. Chianni is indeed a special place made even more special by you two. Glad you are feeling better, Marisa. 🥰

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Carol! I’m so excited for you and it’s going to be a wonderful journey that we go on together! You perhaps haven't seen all our early films when we first arrived so when you get the time, you might enjoy going back over them. Lot's to see and lots of shopping! Thank you for your lovely thoughts Carol 🥰🤗😘

[@SusanBucknor]

Your excitement & enthusiasm is infectious! 💕 Thank you for taking us down memory lane. Your home has come a long way and looks amazing. Can’t wait to see the finished cantina. 🤗

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much Susan! We are pretty excited most days, as we plan constantly and can't wait to get started again! We're so glad you're enjoying our journey and we can't wait to show you the cantina! 🥰🤗😘

[@TheZsuZsa123]

Lovely to revisit your Chiani home from the beginning. It is a sweet home.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much! It's a dream come true to us and can only get better! 🥰🤗😘

[@MyLittleItalianHomestead]

As a recent follower, it’s lovely to see your journey, thank you for sharing! Hope you’re feeling better now Marisa ❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh you’re so welcome Bella! We have lots of old videos from the beginning of our journey even back during the pandemic when I decided to start telling our story of home searching! It’s been quite a journey …. Thank you so much for watching Bella! Sending hugs 🥰♥️🤗💋

[@lealovestravel]

I think that's the first time I have seen the bathroom. I love those tiles! What an amazing feeling that must have been, walking in for the first time. I hope to have that experience one day. Until then, I'll live vicariously. Thank you for your lovely vlogs, Marisa and David.❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

It truly was a magical feeling walking into our new home for the first time and the bathroom tiles just made it even more special! I hadn’t noticed them much in the photos but they’re actually gorgeous with little fossils of leaves in some. It’s one room we didn’t need to touch at all! Very lucky. 🍀 I hope that you get to live your dream too Lea! We all deserve that and we wish you all the best! Thank you so much for following us 🥰♥️💐🙏🏼💋

[@ilovebeautychristine]

Fabulous 3 years where has that time gone. ❤ so very exciting. Thank you 😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

I know right...it really does fly by doesn't it Christine! They have been wonderful years full of love, laughter, adventure and hard work but we wouldn't change a thing and we look forward to so much more! Thank you so much for your loyalty to our journey...we are so grateful! Have a lovely Sunday xoxo 🥰

[@annebarillaro4436]

That was great Marisa and David,i loved going back in time you forget sometimes how things have changed the comparison is amazing,the house inside and out look so beautiful now you have done a fantastic job it is a credit to you both.The spot is great no cars driving past and a pretty outlook ❤️👍🇮🇹

[@davids9800]

Thanks so much Anne we are very happy with how things are progressing 🥰🥰😃😃

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much Mamma! We are so happy with all our work and you know, I thrive on creating new things! It's so exciting and we have so much ahead! Thank you for your constant support and love throughout the process. We love you 🥰🤗😘🤗💞

[@ValerieBarris-wr5mv]

What a miracle & exciting 1st visit to your new home. I wondered what condition the home purchase looked like. So Beautiful....its a fairy tail. Your surrounding homes are just as gorgeous as yours. ❤❤❤. Just amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@talesfromtuscany]

It truly was a magical first day and we're so happy to share it with you Valerie! (Funnily enough I though you were here with us from the start!) Thank you so much for joining us today and for following our forever changing adventures! We are so happy you loved it 🥰

[@cathylewthwaite2178]

Hi Marisa and David I loved revisiting the first time you saw your gorgeous new home in Chianni. You really have come a long way since then! I look forward to seeing the upcoming changes and going on new adventures with you both. Glad you are feeling better Marisa❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@cathylewthwaite2178 Hello Cathy! We're so glad you enjoyed reliving our first moments in Chianni and that you're happy to stay with us for our future journeys and adventures. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and see you next time! 🥰🤗

[@willowhome]

This video it was very emotional and inspiring Marisa, hopefully one day I can have a little place to call “ my home in Tuscany “ too. I didn’t see this footage before but I really enjoyed watching them. Thank you for sharing dear Marisa. Much love to you and David 😘🤗

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh that’s so sweet of you darling! Yes it’s emotional for us each time too! I’m surprised that so many of our followers haven’t seen this video as it’s the first one we made at Chianni and I imagined that many of our long term followers had seen it! I’m so glad I reshared it! Maybe you could go back and watch the early ones… they are so sweet! We are so glad you enjoyed it my lovely! Thank you and sending love! 🥰💖🤗💐💋

[@cmp7777CeliaP]

Ooohhh yes I remember this video. Great going down memory lane, you never remember every part you've watched 3 years ago. I'm now wondering if I drove on that road too as I drove into Chianni on a few different roads. Remember I told you how I got lost twice one day & found 2 different men to help; one was in a remote olive grove & the other drove in front of me taking me through the hills on a very rough gravel road & through a stream. I loved it, such an adventure. Another "only in Italy moment"! Your Vivasogni looks quite different in the summer than when I visited. I can just take myself back there with your videos. You've done a great job changing a few things & adding in your personal style which I love. In a few short months you'll be back there...can't wait to see it all. Glad you're feeling better now & a walk in the gardens always helps. Happy Australia Day🇦🇺🧡🎶❣️

[@talesfromtuscany]

Yes, I remember you telling that wonderful story of driving on so many roads, getting lost, chatting with old men in olive groves… what a wonderful adventure darling! Thank you for your lovely words about the house… it’s still a work in progress with so much more still to achieve and we are so excited to create more wonderful memories together in beautiful Italy! Sending big hugs and kisses ♥️🥰🤗😍💋💋💋

[@shannanbegley8189]

What a beautiful home, how exciting!!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much! I hope you get to watch all our renovations if you haven’t seen them … they are ongoing this year too! Thanks so much for watching us today! 🥰♥️🤗

[@angelaurlwin1523]

You have created a lovely Italian home together 👍🏻❤️

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much Angela! It's still in the making but we love it so much already! 🥰🤗😘

[@maryloucook8953]

Ciao Marisa and David , thank you for sharing your journey of Tuscany. You have done an outstanding job with your Chianni home , looking forward to seeing the cantina completed. Grazie Millie 🫶

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Marylou, it was such a joy to chat with you this morning! Thank you so much for your generous comments and we are like you...we can't wait to see the cantina complete and looking beautiful! Exciting times ahead and then the olive grove...Woohoo! 🥰🤗😘💚

[@annedodd5888]

Great to see your arrival in Chianni again and re-live the excitement and anticipation in your voice. You chose a gorgeous village/ town with a lovely stone house which now looks so different and even more appealing. All the best for 2025.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Anne! Ah you really have been here with us since day one… thank you 🙏🏼 we really did make a perfect choice for us and have never had a single moment of regret. We will continue to give love to our little home andare her more beautiful each year! Thank you so much! 🥰💖💐🙏🏼

[@KarenYouncke-hj9xu]

Thank you for the memories 😃

[@talesfromtuscany]

You're so welcome Karen and thank you so much for joining us! 🥰🤗😘

[@miasicilia]

Gosh ragazzi I didn’t realise it was so high up, absolutely beautiful ❤. You both have done a brilliant job at making it look amazing 😍. Such a wonderful video to always look back and remember that magic moment. Bacio da noi 😘

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Mia! Yes we in a hilltop town that looks over the entire valley and colline Pisane, which are stunning! Thank you so much … we are still obviously in the process but we are getting there. Our budget only allows us to do so much each year, as the airfares from Australia are ludicrously expensive! It takes a huge chunk from our spending money but we manage. We are so glad you enjoyed c reminiscing with us… thank you so much! Bacione carissimi 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋💋💋

[@lynnsawatzky3272]

Lovely to reminisce

[@talesfromtuscany]

It certainly is Lynn and we loved doing this! I can’t believe how many people never saw this video of us, so I’m really pleased I shared it! It’s brought us so much joy looking back. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼

[@CarrieNelson-r7t]

What wonderful memories and I love seeing your creative changes to your beautiful home. 🥰🇮🇹😊

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Carrie! It’s so much fun seeing it come to life and it's only the beginning...so much more to come and we are so excited! Thank you so much Carrie 💖🇮🇹

[@jonimarchese7655]

Ciao Marisa and David, how exciting it was for you both, getting your keys and seeing your home in person for the first time. I loved this video. Your home is so lovely and the perfect size, I love it. Your little slice of Heaven on earth in Chianni. I also have to admit I love seeing the summer sun and greenery in Australia. Grazie Mille, for sharing this with us. Amore da N.Y.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao cara Joni...it's always so lovely to see you! I'm so glad you loved rewatching our arrival (or maybe you missed it prior) but it was such a special moment for us! It has become so precious to us and we love it dearly! Happy to share our summer sunshine with you too..it was the perfect day for a stroll in the park! Sending love 🥰🤗😘💞

[@ValerieBarris-wr5mv]

Hello again, I wanted to say you two look great. I was surprised last year I to had on 2 different occasions of allergic reactions. What set backs. So I know how awful these can be. At least you guys have warm sunshine for total healing. Just love this journey.❤❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much...you are so right that the sunshine is so healing. I've been extremely allergic for a great deal of my life, subsequent to having severe CFS from the age of 21. This was a surprise as I had no idea I was allergic to this! Another learning curve Hahahaha! Thank you for caring Valerie xoxo 🙏🏼🥰🤗

[@davids9800]

What amazing memories ♥️🥰😃👍

[@talesfromtuscany]

They truly are my love and I'm so glad I filmed them all for us, our families, friends and virtual friends around the world! 🥰😍💞

[@carolynthompson6518]

The same ladies are always sitting outside Chianni Bistro. They have a complete conversation with me but I’m unsure if that they know I can’t speak a word of Italian. It’s so funny. I had to pick my extra set keys up from Bar Centrale also - must be the key drop off spot. Great memories ❤. Where did you stay when you first arrived?

[@talesfromtuscany]

Isn’t that adorable Carolyn? I love the continuity of a small village. It’s heartwarming and we are so fortunate to be part of it! Love that story … see you back in Tuscany my friend! 🥰♥️🤗💋💋💋

[@sarahchrisp3829]

Bellissima Marisa & David, Che transformazione, con buon gusto e creativita` ora e` veramente la tua vivasogni❤ I'm ready for mine, was just in Umbria, il mio villaggio vecchio vicino Assisi, Now in UK Schengen Shuffle, THS in Cotswolds, Dorset & Devon, returning to bella italia primavera...following in your footsteps ❤ interested to see the apartment nx door. Grazie Mille for sharing your journey and showcasing homes.❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Sarah e grazie di cuore ♥️ sei gentilissima 🥰 That’s very exciting for you and Umbria is my second love as I have a lot of family there but they convinced me to buy in Tuscany. We obviously have no regrets! I wish you every joy for your own journey and hope that it’s very special! The area around Assisi is lovely! Thank you so much for following our journey .. Lo apprezziamo tantissimo! Bacione 🤗💖💐🥰🙏🏼

[@sarahchrisp3829]

Grazie Marisa ❤ after 5 years previously in Umbria I’m ready for a new chapter and looking further afield, over in Tuscany. I had looked at the Sansepolcro area before Christmas but have always loved the area near you and Lajatico, where I had made my annual pilgrimage to Teatro del Silenzio to AB concerto 6 years in a row bf pandemico interrupted la dolce vita! I’ll email you soon for HHI assistance.

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@sarahchrisp3829 oh how wonderful to think you're considering our area...we could end up neighbours! I'd love to hear from you Sarah! We love the concerts too...what an blessing to live so close by! Un abbraccio Marisa 🥰🤗😘

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Interested in moving to Italy but the older I became less stairs I want lol

[@talesfromtuscany]

You are not alone and many people find that an issue. I see all the older Italians up/down stairs constantly and see how fit and slim they are and I have decided that having stairs isn’t a problem for now. It’s great exercise for me and even on crutches last year, I managed. The problem is, that only very modern apartment blocks tend to have lifts or some remodelled older blocks but it’s rare to find lifts or 1 story homes. Most homes are at least 2 stories because of the cantina/garage/old stables underneath. You might need to look at apartments in larger towns with lifts or perhaps a ground floor apartment? They’re findable but mostly in newer developments. I hope you find your perfect home Rosana! 🥰♥️😍🙏🏼💋

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh gosh...I just found a lovely single story home in the heart of Gavoranno...fully renovated! Interested? I found it whilst looking for someone else hahaha! 😍

[@janetlombardi2314]

Hi Marisa and David. How lovely to go back in time. What a comparison. A delightful Italian home in a pretty village. How proud you must feel. Sending love and hugs 😊❤🎉👏 🫂

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Janet! We are so happy that everyone seems to be enjoying this trip back in time as much as us! We love our little home and we are excited for all the lovely changes to come. Sending love to you too 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹💋