RENOVATING A RUIN: Brian & My Sister Come to Stay, A Week of Food & Laughter (Ep 57)

This week my sister and Brian and his partner Gareth come to Italy to stay and I show you all the wonderful things we ate and experienced in our garden, our home and the villages of Tuscany.
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[@brijrussell83]

What a beautiful summary of our trip. You know I am very grateful for all the energy and love you show. I very much value our friendship and reading the comments have been heart warming. TVTBXS ❤

[@KylieFlavell]

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[@francenekomsa8157]

You work so hard to make your friends have a wonderful visit. The food you prepare, the table you set, the flowers you plant...it's magical and your wonderful laugh in the background tells us you are loving being the hostess.Gianfranco looks more precious each time we see him.

[@learningbytaste]

You and Guido are such an incredible hosts. Your guests must feel so special - I imagine that's why they keep coming back. xoxo

[@pile333]

Brian is always a living ray of sunshine.

[@stomas5640]

You are the best Hostess and treat your guest like royalty. Everything looked fabulous and they are so lucky to visit.

[@andreaviola8675]

Every sing solitary thing you , Guido and your parents have created is just absolutely divine.. This is just such a beautiful glimpse at jot and love.

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you so much! ✨✨✨✨

[@cristinagusmao3994]

I adore all your videos. You are a very special person. Thank you , Bella ❤

[@glendahughes6797]

Your parents are the quiet achieving unsung heroes

[@KushQueen9]

Kylie your channel is so meaningful and truly about living life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing the experiences with us and reminding us to live a fulfilling life.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Those planters that the hydrangeas are in are just gorgous!!!! Your videos are like poetry in motion.

[@KylieFlavell]

We love them! We can’t stop adding more and more to the garden. Thank you so much for watching.

[@diogenes7047]

Kylie, thank you for taking the time to share with your followers. Obviously, this is a very special and precious family/friend time. Thoroughly enjoyed, and the hydrangeas are beyond gorgeous! I am always amazed at your baking and cooking skills.Have a lovely weekend!

[@ketimargiani1392]

Dear Kylie, I have been following your youtube account for quite some time now, I LOVE your quality content, the subtle sophistication that your videos carry along is extremely uplifting and beautiful to watch - you are an artist at heart! I very much appreciate all your efforts to be this creative for your audience. Please, keep inspiring us. Much love, Keti

[@MissJoyceMartin]

i think we need a kylie cook book !!!! what a treat your videos are. wishing you × your fabulous loved ones continued health × happiness

[@QueeneoftheDeer]

I agree, I would soooo buy that!

[@thesparkedlife]

Oh my gosh, your friend Brian is so JOYFUL! I need a Brian in my life!

[@joyceannrunions4127]

The music, the singing, the flag parade, the amazing food and best of all the love and laughter between friends and family. This weeks peek into your life was sooooooo wonderful!! Thank you

[@DeidraRealtor]

Looks like such a fun visit! Loved the karaoke ❤️😂Brian is awesome! His laugh & smile are contagious! The baby is sooo cute & growing so quickly! Happy Mothers Day Kylie! ❤️😘

[@cherylsmith2345]

Yay❤ Kylie. Another episode. always so happy to see you post. Gianfranco is a little legend. Thank you for the beauty you share with us all.

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you, sweet Cheryl. ❤

[@teresitastidem2846]

It Is A Shame You Don't Operate an Air B&B, because you are The Best! You're a chef, designer, photographer, florist, simply You're Great at so many things! I get frustrated looking at such yummy foods not able to eat what I'm seeing. I haven't baked in years, But because of you I'm going to start. Thank you so much. 🌷🌷🌷

[@martasandor7828]

My favorite channel, this is soooo amazing, this is like a heaven on earth

[@Denise_Warwick]

The two gentlemen are they from Australia? We were a bit confused about the accent! They seem to be very kind and happy. We love your sister. She has the joie de vivre like you. You have a nice family. God bless you all.

[@kellytowers8506]

So much fun, so much delicious food, so much laughter, so much love

[@ehpeachylove]

Another beautiful video Kylie. You and Guido are fabulous hosts to your friends and family. I had the biggest smile on my face watching the teenagers perform the flag throwing ceremony, and Brian’s excitement to joyful to watch and all the laughter was wonderful to hear. Kylie your meals and desserts are magnificent, the table setting beautiful. Guido is a very lucky man to have such a talented, beautiful wife and you with a handsome hardworking man, a handsome little boy and loving parents all around. Blessings to all of you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

Wow! What hosts you and Guido are such wonderful hosts. It is a joy to see Brian and Garrett and each time we see them they are even more fun!

[@sharondiaz137]

Kylie you live a life that some people can only dream of ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Your home looks so beautiful, the hydrangeas look stunning. So are your cakes. It’s amazing to see the progress you have made with the house and the land. You have come so far. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@dottiebaker6623]

Your home is looking more and more lovely - hosting friends and family there is wonderful to watch. Thanks for making this video!

[@annbrosnan8586]

I had to wait until I got back from a night shift to watch this, but it was the perfect 'start' to my weekend as ever and so lovely to see your sister and Brian and Gareth and the food was amazing. I was drooling. Those performers with the flags were brilliant too and the Karaoke was adorable. Thanks for bringing a burst of sunshine to our lives, Kylie!

[@nathalienurse3336]

One of your best vlogs. First of all you and Guido are the ultimate hosts and second I gained 10 pounds just watching all that yummy food 😋😋. Everyone was having a wonderful time. Is there anything you cannot do? Piccolo GF is to adorable as he gets involved in everything. I would love to see you interview your parents, they seem like incredibly lovely people and so helpful around the house. Keep enjoying as I do your life in Bella Italia ciao………🤗🇨🇦

[@QueeneoftheDeer]

Again, such a beautiful video. I especially adored the way GianFranco "helped" you measure the flowerpot. It reminded me so much of my son, at about the same age, "helping" my husband nailing boards to build a deck. My husband started the nail and held the hammer while our son held onto Daddy's hand and hammered in the nails. After every nail (about 30) our son would shout,"Yay!!". Good memories, thank you for the wonderful glimpses of your life in Tuscany.

[@ChristinaDiCali]

Wonderful get together with your sister and friends, doing outdoor yoga, at a festival; and of course, your scrumptious homemade cakes and garden fruits and vegetables 🌟

[@missnicoli5702]

Wonderful film and as you say when Brian comes it marks how far you've come. Lovely to see you laugh and be so happy x

[@lorettamouland4917]

I LOVE seeing the baby help! (I’m a grandma with a grown grandson) Love your videos.

[@MandyDietel]

You are creating a beautiful place and I love the abundance of food and classic style. Thank you

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

Love listening to you your voice is so pleasant. I see that you are a great cook and a baker. Everything you did looked so delicious. You are a woman of many talents. Certainly a beautiful couple with a beautiful child. You are blessed with such caring parents who are willing to help you with your renovation of your home. Having good friends and good family makes life beautiful. Your outdoors is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Your outdoor-spaces are vibrate for social gatherings, lazy afternoons, etc. that was a wonderful flag show.

[@mpdaugherty8549]

It was such a a lovely video. We adore everyone. Sincerely. We just love watching the home look better and more beautiful each and every time. Be proud. Live, love and have laughter.

[@joycemajor2555]

I’m almost embarrassed because I am always compelled to comment after watching your beautiful works. Your roses are beautiful. Thank you for creating these videos!

[@KylieFlavell]

The comments mean so much to me after days of sitting in front of my computer editing! Thank you.

[@pavanarora3538]

Kylie, you've done a fabulous work all through this video. Thanks for sharing your life and the beauty of a Tuscany household amidst the flora and fona of your surroundings. Beautiful indeed, every thing you do on your channel.❤

[@diannaspeakman3624]

What a lovely video! The scenery is beautiful and magical, and your special houseguests were SO fun! What beautiful memories you all have. 🥂🪴✨🇮🇹

[@robynfyfe6822]

I absolutely loved this episode! As a fellow Australian with the same level of interest in Italy and food as yourself, I really think you should explore the idea of producing a hard copy cookbook. I have too many cookbooks (so my family tell me, but they love my cooking). I read them like novels, especially ones that tell a story. Keep up the fabulous work ♥️🍷🇲🇽

[@cherylfluege3345]

I felt like I was on a holiday watching this weeks episode. Thanks for sharing this special time with us, on top of all you had to do. Your sweets son’s delight over the vegetables appearing overnight melted my heart. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇭

[@AuntieDarling]

You are the most gracious host. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sylviaocchipinti9606]

Oh Kylie family, food and sun! What more could you want! Living in present time is so magical in these hectic times when we alway seem to rushing somewhere! Enjoy Bella ❤

[@sharonkinsella7435]

Brian is so joyful!💕

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

Just watched this again for the umpteenth time and I still love it even more!

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

Your home looks ideallyic ~ hosting is a pleasure with gardening, cooking, and baking. Happy for you and your family ❤😊

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I always think of Italy as more of a desert, not ideal for flowers and things that need watering. Seeing your estate in full bloom is such a surprise and delight.

[@edithornicsek]

I love every episode you make, the way you see the world…

[@SamFournier]

This made me so full of joy, the laughs you always share with Brian are so special❤ Thank you for taking the time to film these special moments. Those cakes looked divine.

[@ebruvdploeg]

Finally, you mention the legend "Under the Tuscan sun".. Even she could not managed to find the Italian romance, but you did it!!. Why not write a book about it? I believe you are capable of put these emotions and moments beautifully into a book! Love you Kylie, you are a beautiful soul..

[@rebeccaclose5558]

This was a feast for the eyes😍 An absolute joy to watch. Italy is so unbelievably beautiful. You are all so joyful...Brian is an absolute delight. His zest for life is so wonderful. I don't always have the time to watch all of your videos..but when I do they make me smile. You live in an idyllic location and your home and renovations are magnificent 👌💛

[@monaholm1491]

Thank you for an episode full of beauty, inspiration and love ❤ from Norway

[@michelleneuman579]

Such a great time! Gotta love Brian’s smile and Gioia di vivere!

[@vloggendeomavloma6031]

I am so hungry after this video!You are a great cook lots of love😘

[@macynthiamagbanua6522]

Thank you for giving us a glimpse of the warmth and love you share with your friends and family. God bless you all.💕💕💕

[@lyndaandrian7204]

Such a wonderful friendship. The food as always looks so mouthwatering.

[@Citrus1992m]

Brian 😂 love you all Thank you for sharing ❤

[@melsmysticrealm3768]

I was thinking about Under the Tuscan Sun while watching this video and then you guys watched the movie 😊 how fitting! Always enjoy these

[@cinabonello2731]

Love watching all of your videos

[@maurawhelan3530]

Looks like the best holiday! The food looked wonderful. What an accomplished chef you are!

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Showing us all this food makes me hungry.

[@dianefontaine8918]

Nothing better than to be with family and friends. Lots of good times ❤❤

[@paulasquires8256]

Hostess with the mostess! Watch a wonderful video to watch on so many levels, thank you.

[@angelaschettino1327]

Such a beautiful video of sharing special times with your family and friends ❤️💐❤️

[@arianahoule7223]

Yes, Brian and his partner are a hoot. They always make me laugh. And then there's your sister and amazing parents...yes, your sister is amazing too. You must be exhausted with all the baking and cooking and teething. I hope you are resting...ha. I'm just so happy that you are happy and enjoying life. Sending peace-filled and loving thoughts to everyone.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

No matter who says what...Gianfranco is the boss! A great, cute little-big boss! Bravo! XX

[@ellenkelley6173]

What a wonderful time! Under the Tuscan Sun is my all time favorite movie. Thank you all for sharing a bit of the life with us.

[@KylieFlavell]

You’re so welcome. I appreciate that you take the time to watch.

[@deborahpulford3223]

Thank you Dear Kylie ❤️

[@elsecurnow6947]

You are a very good cook . It looks so easy when you do it k

[@jameswaterman2829]

I love that movie.

[@oeyt1982]

I am down with fever for a couple of days now and this vlog makes me wanna head out to the closest italian restaurant 😂. Yes, i never run out of appetite. Just beautiful and mesmerizing episode 😊

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

Whatever that pool cost and will cost its worth it! The pool takes your property to the next level!

[@KylieFlavell]

We use it every single day!

[@lindadavisondodson8825]

What wonderful hosts you all are. The famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright said it well, "God is in the details." And you have such an eye for all the details that make your family and friends feel special and appreciate the beauty in the world.

[@girlygirl0053]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing your family and your wonderful friends with us❤

[@aimeestricker]

I had just prepared a tea to relax with, and voila your episode was uploaded moments before. Thank you for the gift of your gorgeous videos you take so much time to create. Sending love to you and your beautiful family. xo

[@KylieFlavell]

I love it when that happens! Enjoy and thank you for taking time for my videos.

[@aimeestricker]

@@KylieFlavell ❤

[@jill1691]

This was such a wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing the beauty and the connection with friends and family in your life. The food looked absolutely delicious. 💗💗

[@ruthcortes1922]

What fantastic hostess you and Guido are and having prepared ahead some many detais are amazing I give you a big applause it looks eveyone had a fantastic time. I felt like I was watching a way better than Hollywood movie. Thanks

[@sharynhassard1625]

🎉So precious Kylie.❤

[@sherylannejacobs7235]

I love Under The Tuscan Sun. The flag thing reminded me of the Polish boy who was doing that for his girlfriend and was knocked out by the falling flag. Awesome!!!😍😍🥰

[@KylieFlavell]

Exactly! And I couldn’t stop laughing because Brian shouted out and almost caused the same type of accident! 🙈

[@burnedmyrrh]

Dear Kyile, it was such a joy to experience this vid 🥰 God bless you for the life you've created and Guido and your baby ... his carrying his yoga mat just slayed! It was an immersion in beauty, fr your property, to the views, to your recipes, I ❤ that cake, to the village flag show! Your Aussie friends and your dancing at the parade just had me in giggles cs I do the same at parade and their singing by that chair ... OMG I CANNOT TELL YOU 🤣😅🥰🥰 YOU ARE TRUE FUN -not the fake 'fun' that's everywhere- and you out a true smile on my face & heart! Thank you cs often enough, we out here need to see someone with a true life like yours ... whatever other challenges there may be like mist of the world! JOY, HEALTH & SAFETY TO YOU & ALL THERE🥰😘💞

[@christinefrazier]

I need the recipe for your ricotta lemon strawberry cake that looks amazing ❤

[@marinaanais]

I so love seeing Brian and Gareth visiting and all the laughter and good times. I'm always so touched to see your parents there, and your dear sister as well. Those evenings outside having dinner and the amazing food!! ❤ Precious little Gianfranco so curious and eager to pitch in on everything. I love it all. Thank you for so generously sharing these good times with us. They are so precious to you and for you to share that with us is deeply moving. Thank you, Kylie and Guido! ❤❤❤

[@paolaarchimbaud9076]

Beautiful days, the baby helping is an inspiration, delicious food and marvelous Family. Italy, nest of love.

[@jenspencer7731]

Love love love the flag festival ❤

[@marianneisaacs8232]

Hello Kylie , I just wanted to tell you that I made the lemon ricotta cake filled with mascarpone and berries for my mums 89 th birthday cake .she declared it the best birthday cake she had ever had . Thankyou for the recipe . Marianne in Melbourne

[@cheriemoonquaker4215]

so much love and life in your videos! thank you again for sharing! love to you and family

[@anitabonita4508]

I love your cinematic videos! Those cakes look amazing 🤩 and everything else of course!

[@patriciasandler3964]

It was so beautiful. I loved every minute of it. La vita bellissima creata da voi!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ma che bello! So much joy and fun that surrounds you all right now! Thank you for making me smile and laugh Kylie...I just had a fairly major accident whilst travelling back from France and I'm having to lay around and rest quite a lot, so this was a perfect Saturday afternoon "pick me up" for me! Grazie di cuore ed un abbraccio fortissimo a tutti voi 💖Marisa 🥰🤗😘

[@KylieFlavell]

Oh no! I’m so sorry! Glad it could provide some distraction. 😘

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@KylieFlavell thank you so much lovely lady! It definitely did! ♥️🫶🏼🤗

[@joellenmeek658]

The food looked so wonderful. What delicious meals you treated your company to.

[@martinageorgiou]

This episode is just a heaven I watched it already 3x in row 😍🌞 I just wanted to be there with you 😢

[@susanmorgan995]

Thank you- Love it ALL. Would Brian care to share some of his trip to Rome with us?

[@anna_m59]

When Brian arrive the house is going in a different mood 😃

[@annamariabarone3862]

Beautiful Beautiful video my dear You and Guido are incredibly good with everybody your friends your parents and little angel GF is very cute and very strong little one ...keep you post it carrion many thks u have great sunday

[@camuchanomellini903]

What a magical life DREAME... can we see BRIAN MORE OFTEN 🩷

[@kristymac3236]

Always a joy to see Brian. A beautiful vlog. I’m sure I could smell that cake 😀

[@KOBA971]

This particular one will be definitely on my repeat mode ❤

[@cherylreid9165]

I understand the desire to be sharing the exploits of Brian and Gareth instead of filming, but you appear to be doing both to a high degree. It looks so much fun. You are already able to reflect on the progress of your home, and trust me later in life, these fabulous times on film will become invaluable to watch and rewatch with much love, laughter and more than a few tears. The memories that you have made are priceless.

[@FSSpag]

You’re amazing and beautiful,you have made a beautiful life there in Tuscany,congratulations

[@onedaybooksacademy]

So beautiful! Thank you!!

[@marjannevr5650]

I love this video, it takes me to tuscany on this sunday morning and leaves me with a big smile 😊

[@sarareeves3035]

My father brought a white cut floral tablecloth back from Italy after the war almost exactly like the one on your table. What a beautiful design to become a signature linen of the country.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful episode Kylie! I just adore Brian and Gareth. Thank you for sharing.