RENOVATING My Little Italian House - Part 1

My renovation project has begun! In the last episode, you will have seen that I've bought a little house in Fivizzano, Tuscany. In this week's episode, I buy some beautiful outside lighting, find my dream bathtub (la vasca), and share with you my plans for the bathroom. Plus, I make a not-so-round pizza and cook it in Annette's authentic pizza oven.
There's a lot of work to do, but I'm sure that I'll get there soon. I can't wait to get stuck in. Thank you to all of your comments about this project so far. I can't wait to share more with you from Italy and my lovely little house in Fivizzano.
You can follow me on my Tuscan Instagram here: / julieintuscany
The extraordinary tile, sink, bath etc. etc. Instagram is here: / recuperandobrickandsto...
Annette Joseph's Instagram is here: / annettejosephstyle

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you for all your wonderful comments on the videos in this series. I can't wait to bring you more restoration videos from my little Italian house real soon! Please subscribe, if you haven't done so already, to follow along on this journey with me...

[@anaguerra663]

Hi Julie, a tip for hanging clothes. Get your clothes inside out so all that sun don't burn the colours of your clothes. And some heavy tops hang them by the armpit so the weight don"t mishape the piece. From a portuguese that loves to hang clothes outside as millions other portuguese because it's our tradition..plus the smell of clothes dried by the sunshine is another level!! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your italian house..😊

[@dulce_eva7257]

Thanks Julie for taking all of us along with you. It brings me a sense of peace watching your videos. 🦋

[@martian10712]

New subscriber. The KZbin algorithm brought me to you. You seem fun! ♡ Can't wait to follow your renovation project. My grandmother always hung the laundry outside in the summer. I loved crawling into bed with crisp, clean sheets.♡ Always check for bees or other flying insects before bringing the laundry inside. Also, she used to brighten linens with lemon water, and the sun would bleach out stains. Sending you much love from Washington state, USA ♡♡♡

[@carmenhanna7867]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.

[@grisg.4121]

Brava! I saw how you put the clothes on the clothespins. Much better. As you get do more laundry, you will find out you can actually link the clothes together to save clothespins. How you do is by hanging like items together- yes, from the bottom up. Pants you can do from the legs, too. Julie, I’m from Panama, Central America, so growing up we all had to hang our clothes on a clothesline- everything, even underwear. Thank you for being so wonderful and taking our suggestions so positively. I love all the progress you’re doing. Lots of blessings and see you on the next video. Hugs!

[@mail4dodi]

Sleeping on sheets that have been dried in the sunshine is one of my favorite things on earth!

[@txspacemom765]

It's the best! I did that today in sunny Texas. Can't wait to sleep tonight!

[@511pt]

Me too !

[@ysls7457]

Takes me back to my childhood.

[@vjc4964]

Doing that during the spring and summer in Toronto🧺🙋‍♀️

[@cristinaxo]

@@vjc4964 same from this Torontonian as well!!

[@JenningsCraftsBoutique]

Hi Julie, I'm now 60 and was taught how to hang clothes etc by my late mother. If you open the band of trousers and peg only the back of them, the wind/breeze blows down the legs from the top and they dry quicker. Pillowcases should be hung the same, from the opening and only the folded part pegged so that the breeze can blow into the pillowcase. T-shirts, cardigans and tops etc should all be laid on the line from the bottom by about 2 inches, (use 3 pegs for cardigans etc) never stretch them across the line, you should gather them slightly so that they don't get stretched. Hope this helps Julie, just the old way of doing things :0) xx P.S. Your videos are brilliant x

[@AmericanViscountess]

Amazing tips! Thank you!

[@Barneysma]

I am a similar age and was taught just this by my mum 😁

[@UndertheTuscanSun]

@@AmericanViscountess 12:00 I'm pretty sure you need to submit a request to the council before you can install a light on a public street, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to get the approval.

[@eizabeth1692]

If you wear it on top, hang it from the bottom. If you wear it on the bottom, hang it from the top. That doesn't help with the jumpsuit, though!

[@JenningsCraftsBoutique]

@@eizabeth1692 Junpsuits can be hung by the shoulder, it doesn't harm them at all!

[@lydon1200]

A Historic Country Home in England and a Historic Home in Italy..... It's like this channel was made just for me !!! Love it so much !!! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@joannedobie765]

You are not alone .How wonderful that others are so willing to share part of their lives.

[@paisley293]

Julie: it's the little things that give life satisfaction, the smell of fresh laundry, the feeling of the warm sun on your face, and the smell of fresh coffee and baking wafting up from the piazza. I'm enjoying your journey vicariously. All the best, and I can't wait for your next little video.

[@allpicturenosound]

I love how grateful you clearly are for all the little things. You clearly have a more privileged life than a lot of us but you seem very grounded and just lovely.

[@merrywalsh2809]

That’s the Midwest way.

[@7ofthem]

She’s just an ordinary person no different, no better than you or I , just made an advantageous marriage.Of course she’s grounded .

[@sallyannc3176]

She has to work very hard for that 'privilege' - running Mapperton is no walk in the park!

[@vivlocke2694]

Paint the outside of the bath Julie. It will look much nicer than rust. High gloss white enamel inside and perhaps charcoal on the outside is the way I'd go. Lovely video, so keep doing what you're doing.

[@carolynrae1845]

I agree, it will still look timeless...a dark moss green would also look great.

[@michelles2299]

You can have these iron baths re enameled paint will just peel off if you paint the inside

[@melodybecker2309]

I painted the outside of my cast iron tub to look like black marble! Sure has added to our antique victorian bath. Process was not that hard to accomplish!!!

[@colleenchurch6397]

Not a fan of rust🥴

[@christineperez7562]

I am pretty sure she knows that.

[@jenjem5810]

You're so adorable "The railings are clean, I cleaned them!"

[@kimberlyanne434]

Bless you Julie for trying to order in Italian.

[@hollyjane4835]

Rather than leaving the clothespins out all the time they make clothes pin bags. It has metal hanger and fabric bag with wide opening in top. You could keep that in your laundry basket when not in use. I can’t wait to see how the tub looks when done. Excited.

[@skiddledede8885]

Yes! My mum used a hanger bag when I was young. It hooked over the line and I pulled it beside me as I hung up clothes. I agree you learn how to hang different materials. Cotton blouses I always hung from the seam closest to the collar cause it didn’t put funny points in the shoulders. Underwear, I didn’t like them “advertised “ on the line, so I used one clothes pin, and since most were nylon they dried fine that way. Always be sure to check your hanger bag because a bat flew out at Mum one evening when she was bring the clothes in late. 🤣

[@jamiegrettum]

I repurposed a pair of my daughter’s toddler-sized denim shorts into a laundry peg bag. She is 16 now, and the bag has held up!

[@hollyjane4835]

Great idea

[@donsuepowers924]

I hung up all the laundry for our family of eight as a girl and never minded hanging up laundry, drying it, dipping it in starch, hanging it up again to dry, taking the clothes down and stacking them to be ironed, sprinkling the clothes as we didn’t have spray irons back then AND I would sprinkle the clothes with water, roll them tightly so they wouldn’t dry out before getting to iron them, I’m glad you have delight with these tasks, I delighted in hanging up clothes in my daughter in loves back yard about 17yrs ago in the mountain side on the island of Oahu, brought back delightful memories!😊🥰🎉🙌🏻😃🤩❤️🙏🏻

[@campsbaysa]

Outdoor laundry hanging tip especially if clothesline hasn’t been used in a while, give it a wipe up and down full length, you’ll be amazed how grubby they can get. Wiping stops marks on clean clothes.

[@jenjem5810]

Keep the door, Julie. It was there for a reason. Maneuverability.

[@jellybeanparis584]

Yes a Dutch Door would be great

[@miriamkaminski1099]

Yes. Do keep the door. At least for now. You can change it up later, but you might not want to.

[@miriamkaminski1099]

--American living in Rome.

[@michellebyrom6551]

Does it give an extra fire exit if you can't reach the front door? Treating it like a long window with only light weight furniture in front of it could work. Something light enough to be pushed aside. A small plant pot with a tall plant maybe.

[@kiki29073]

I was thinking that if she wants to put it on Airbnb the second door would need to remain intact and usable. All domiciles most have at least two exits. At least the places that I have staged for customers.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Renovations are my favourite thing to watch on KZbin, this is so exciting!

[@heatherwatson7692]

At first I thought your kitchen window was a picture and then I remembered you telling us the view out the kitchen window was incredible. It looks just like a picture!

[@bioyac]

Thanks for a mother wonderful, vicarious trip to Tuscany! I love your new house and I’m very excited to see your renovations! Your happiness is contagious!

[@MetaMM]

Love watching the excitement of something I used to take for granted out of ignorance. Lived in Milan decades with a late Italian husband who took me everywhere in Italy including his country house in Sicily. Love Forte dei Marmi. It’s a place for the haves and the chics Italians. Watching this from my home here, a Balinese villa in Indonesia.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Grazie mille!

[@MetaMM]

Di niente!!

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

Same, I lived for 8 years in Italy, I am from Holland but Bali is my dream!!

[@sunnysunshine6271]

As someone who had to hang laundry the first 20+ years in life, the excitement of hanging up laundry is completely passing me by lol.

[@janewolfe9137]

Agree. Hanging clothes & diapers outside when weather allowed, hung in the basement during inclement weather. Still love sheets hung out.

[@machellep1]

Amen

[@janethamil9337]

Yeah, I am with you. Dryers were unheard of out on the farm in the 50's and 60's in southern Illinois. My mother had her OCD ways when it came to hanging laundry.

[@sunnysunshine6271]

@@janethamil9337 Lol, and my mother ruined all my shirts with the wooden clamps. Once I had my own place I just hung everything halfway over the line and didn't fasten anything. Sped up the process and no imprints ;).

[@ceciliasims7374]

Actually, you need to use one clothes pin to connect two items. So you overlap the edge of two items and use one clothes pin for them both.

[@madamkeme7077]

this! 👍

[@AmericanViscountess]

Will def.do that and film that the next time. Thank you!!!

[@ecatcheshire9741]

Agree 👏

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

@@AmericanViscountess i use the pins both ways.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

After your clothes have dried and you put them on a hanger you will see that certain items fair better when hung up in different directions. You may not have to iron as often when you discover the items dry differently depending on how you arrange them on the close line. The sun can also keep some stains at bay. Good fortune to you. From sunny Bakersfield California USA.

[@suryakumari2487]

From india We have a super option of drying clothes in sunshine We have hot sunlight most of the year Every country has its own multiple advantages for good life But we are highly populated and you see large numbers of human beings everywhere especially in urban areas

[@Electricjesss11]

I love that you 1: didn't know how to hang laundry until now and 2: are so tickled to be doing laundry! its really sweet to watch

[@peetk.1117]

In the Netherlands you have something called a 'knijpermandje', a clothe pin basket. You put pins in when you don't use them. I never leave the pins outside because they deteriorate under the influence of sun and rain.

[@mimi1o8]

That’s what I was taught, long ago , when I was a little girl in Argentina ☺️

[@katrinaneal1305]

Same. We kept our inside the wash room.

[@pamelareed973]

The best things in life , fresh sheets that have been dried in the sun and a hot soak in a bath filled with lavender x the best of luck with your lovely casa

[@evealexandra4367]

You’re such a lovely soul! It’s so nice to see someone finding joy in the small things as well as someone so open and willing to learn…even if it’s just some little tips on hanging up laundry🥰

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!

[@mollywichall529]

Julie you are adorable! Enjoying your journey and sooo excited to see the transformation of your beautiful Italian house. I've wanted to live in Tuscany all my life ...visited Italy when I was 14. I was married at 19 and my life was tied up in having a family and 'life is what happens to you while you're busy making other.plans' It's too late for me now...70 this November ..and recently had heart surgery, sadly been unlucky with my health! I love the Italian people and the lifestyle..was told by a doctor that the weather and lifestyle would be better for me..breaks my heart it never happened but so lovely to see someone else achieve it. 💕 from me to you Molly

[@annad3987]

We hang our laundry in the sunshine every day. Dries quickly and is so fresh. It’s wonderful.

[@monicarobertson2503]

Whenever I place anything on a clothesline I always use a clothespin on all items. The reason is when the item wet it is heavy enough and stays in place. Once dry a breeze can take it away. Thank you so much for sharing looking forward to the next visit.

[@mariadias8959]

I wouldnt took the side door out. Maybe transforming it in a french door. Its easier to take big furniture up and down. Also in the laundry maybe if the door would turn outside you d have better acess to the storage shelves. Have you considered putting the bathtub by the window and moving the sink and shower where the bathtub is ?

[@AmericanViscountess]

Great idea!

[@tinac1111]

I imagined the same, looking at the beautiful sky while soaking in the bath...plus it would be directly next to shower room. I also love the back door, nice to have a 2nd entrance, also cause it reminds me of my Italian family pictures, la piccola porta.

[@annetteknitter1113]

I was thinking a Dutch door.

[@bobbiemooser7417]

This is such a fun adventure! Thanks for sharing your plans and experiences. This whole life was on my bucket list.

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

Omy goodness when last have I seen someone show such joy hanging washing... Lol 🤣 hysterical... Lovely

[@AmericanViscountess]

😁

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

@@AmericanViscountess you are indeed a tonic...

[@tanyapowell8577]

Living for the simplicity of the lifestyle over there. I am so absolutely thrilled for you with this. Please continue including us in this journey🥰🥰

[@irynasapozhnykova3558]

Dear Julie, I’m watching you videos as a therapy :) Love your house and all the ideas for the renovation. Can not wait for the final result . The view from the window is just fantastic❤️

[@carolegeddes998]

Your videos are upbeat and so much fun and you enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you.

[@theresanoble1695]

I was at my daughter new country home here in Canada and noticed your cook books on her kitchen island! She has UK and Canadian citizenship so lives in London and here. She told me she was in your yoga classes! She sang your praises, said you were lovely and a great teacher. It was fun because I have been following you here and enjoying your channel! Bottom line I want your books so hopefully I can find them! Hugs from Canada ( Collingwood)

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

All is lonely, love the tub and love that you are keeping the outside of it as is.

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

Been living in UK and then in Italy so many years. I' Ve learnt how precious antique linen/ cotton/ wool Is and how to maintain It. Rule N°1 Never dry anything in the sun during hot summers. Wish you all the best, even washing and drying Is an Art.

[@traceyyeoman8391]

Intrinsic to magic and life, Julie have filled a frustration, finally history with all the bits I need to dream about, little shops and quaint scenes everywhere love your channel thank you for letting us into your domain its superb.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much ! Lots more to come!

[@GSG-ig9vn]

I agree with everyone, you are just a great woman. Thanks for sharing your light with the world via KZbin, bringing smiles to our faces and helping us find joy in the little things :)

[@Luckyraindrops]

I just loove 💕 the terracotta pots and jars! What a joy to be in that place!

[@karenhoward303]

What I love about you is that you are SO down to earth! So sweet

[@francesedwards4369]

I just found your channel about a week ago. Love it and have shared it. ....I always had to wipe the clothesline itself clean before hanging or clothes pinning the items on the line so as not to chance adding dirt smear to the items! Oh, my mother would have fainted if I had draped an item over the line! I am enjoying the adventures of your life. It adds happy to my day! Thank you muchly!

[@Marilinaa]

You look great and happy. Italy agrees with you. I love the bathtub.

[@kathewright5619]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious, Julie! So many of us are enjoying this adventure through your eyes.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@sorcha259]

I was taught as a child how to hang washing, but then again, my mother was fanatical, I also knew how to kindle a coal fire by 10 years... Scottish mother’s lol

[@joelaherne8566]

So did I, in winter my job is to light the fires, Irish mother’s…..

[@samanthab1923]

Joel Aherne Wow. It sounds so Dickensonian.

[@MsMesem]

@@joelaherne8566 Lighting is one thing; cleaning the grate and removing the ashes another! Then bringing in kindling and laying the fire for later in the day (wood fires though!)

[@missp5152]

@@joelaherne8566 And my Dad choosing to stand up to empty the ash or add more wood, blocking the TV screen just as our 2 hour movie was ending 🙈 📺 ....Irish dads 🥰

[@trishg5820]

I LOVE that front door lamp. And that plumbing supply place is awesome. Your life in Tuscany is how I envisioned my life to be before my debilitating accident. Now I only dream of Tuscany. Your channel really helps me live those dreams. I was hooked from the first video. Keep em coming.

[@jenjem5810]

You are a generous heart to let us glimpse into your joyful journey!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@georgekiapos1]

You are a gem! Your enthusiasm when you speak about what your plans are (i.e. the bathroom)... and, even when talking about how to hang your clothes on the clothes line! Genuinely authentic!! Very much appreciated and well received, thank you!!

[@dulce_eva7257]

I love the bath tub too. I enjoy watching your videos and seeing this renovation/ preservation process of your Italian home. I appreciate you sharing. 🏠 It'll be good to install 21century security systems... 🙏🏼

[@bryanjason1980]

Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋😀😀

[@dulce_eva7257]

@@bryanjason1980 I'm doing great 👋 how are you? 🤗

[@bryanjason1980]

@@dulce_eva7257 I'm doing great where are you from if i may ask?

[@dulce_eva7257]

@@bryanjason1980 Texas. How about you?

[@bryanjason1980]

@@dulce_eva7257 I'm from key West Florida... how is the weather there?

[@francineh.7825]

The plans look great! The store with all of the antiques was amazing!!

[@natsumi2911]

Brilliant job hanging out the washing 🙌🏾 I love it too, almost therapeutic!

[@milkshake123abc]

Hey Julie! My mom always gave each piece of wet laundry a good shake out before she hung it on the line. Helps to shake the wrinkles out. And smooth each item with your hands after hanging. Pulling seams in opposite directions helps prevent wrinkles too. Get a clothespin bag. It’s a cloth or vinyl bag you can hang on the clothesline. Keep it close for easy access while hanging stuff. Might sell them at the Vermont Country store website. They sell lots of old fashioned stuff. Very handy to have. Just checked on Amazon. They have canvas ones for $6.99.

[@ecatcheshire9741]

I was taught that pillowcases should be loosely hung by the open end, single side, this way the breeze can fill them and they dry quicker with less creases. Similarly with sheets, hang by one end, then make a big loop by pegging the other end loosely ie slightly in from the corners, then the breeze can fill it like a sail - it looks beautiful, makes a wonderful flapping sound and needs minimal ironing. Wonderful for the senses and the smell of outdoor dried laundry is divine.

[@boraborabgd]

hahahahaha, this video made me laugh so much. For me as a European it's so funny to see that someone was that excited about hanging a laundry. But then I remembered how confused I felt when two years ago I went to USA for the first time and I didn't know how to use laundry dryer. :-) :-) :-)

[@kathyforsyth7794]

I love your lighting choices, the tub, and sink!

[@bellbookcandle3051]

Totalling living vicariously through you.👍

[@dianarider7712]

I love how excited you get over the tiniest things, like I do! Haha!!!!!

[@madelynsmith8281]

Just make sure a bee doesn't enjoy your sheets also. Shake your clothes out before bringing inside. Just alittle tip. 🦟🪰♥️🙂

[@alimo1611]

good tip my daughter found a wasp on the inside of her sock once

[@jenjem5810]

@@alimo1611 You're right! It's a privilege to be granted a glimpse into someone's dream project. It counteracts the world's turmoil. Sold my co-op mid pandemic. Move was in between snowstorms. Gaining a Rooftop terrace was a perk of my pandemic relocation. (Reason I stopped when Julie's triumphant video appeared.) We can cheer each other on. Humbly and with full heart offer support. I found her enthusiasm so endearing. I bought a fire damaged house with stone foundation in an auction. 125 years old. Bought it for my parents, and they were happy there for many years. Garbage day in NY is Antique trunks and French doors left on sidewalk. Found old marble pedestal sink on street. Home was lovingly restored, with odds and ends. My Mommy had her perch, her tiny piece of Paradise. She loved it. Lit candles. Hummingbird feeder. Yes. Salvaged a Rusty tub. Railing around terrace has drill holes. A wasp is burrowing (!) (Yikes!) Nest forming.Must seal access. Yet, It's been over 20 years since I was able to sit outside on a summer night. High up, safe. Any stress the last year Left...we can help each one other to dissipate. Choose our companions wisely.. My first "Travel" online was Paul Hollywood. Mid pandemic I moved to come care for my amazing Mother. Had rented empty townhouse in Oct 2020.No TV Small but Nice, with Rooftop terrace. Paul Hollywood saved my life with City Bakes. Mommy loved cooking shows, and happy Restoration shows. We didn't get another summer. Mommy passed away. I had hoped to share another year or two. The terrace has blooming flower baskets, honoring her and the newborn she never met. We can celebrate each other's milestones. Had I found Julie before, Mom would have been jubilantly rooting for her. Yes. All reference points can be adjusted to realize that hanging out laundry with new clothespins is sheer delight, A perfect moment. Julie, Mommy would say Bless your ❤️. Bless your efforts. As she did, her home with the odd items feathered her nest. Her trees, every ancient board she walked upon was her cherished Castle. Thank you for allowing us to peek in and cheer you on.👍🙏🤗⛲🌱💃🍋🧄🥘☕🔨🗝️ Create your Many more to come.

[@Italiana911]

Julie, you’ve just missed the season for tiny red spiders which get on your washing. Next May, avoid putting your washing out. 😉 x

[@terribakouni2155]

@@Italiana911 😱😱😱

[@VintageLPs]

@@jenjem5810 What a lovely letter. As good as Julie’s vlogs! ❤️🌸

[@julietrask7497]

Love the area, so peaceful doing a good job Julie!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! 😊

[@giovannatrentanelli3841]

I just love watching you having so much fun and you’re so happy! It makes me happy…

[@TheKeyMargo]

Kitchen window looks like a gorgeous painting.

[@bwiseok]

Oh my GOSH!! YES!! I LOVE ❤️ the bath. Exactly what I’m looking for myself

[@helensmith3214]

Adore the outside lantern its perfect! Another great vlog you have lovely taste. 🦋

[@lisainitaly1827]

Ciao Julie! I am purchasing my own "Casa piccola" in Sassello, Savona. I am closing on the property Sept 30th. I am so excited to return to Italy and establish a part-time home there. I love seeing the vintage bath/supplier and the flea market. Thank you for the videos! I will keep watching for great places to find items for the house/clothing/food! Grazie mille!

[@Dana-op6ex]

I've just stumbled upon your site and well, it was meant to be, OMG! I studied at SACI in Firenze in Art School, 1985. Italy has since been my happy place, and I've wanted to live there ever since. You're inspiring and teaching me! As long as I can figure out how to bring my dogs, I'm in! Thanks so much. I just know from your tone, you are living your dream! Big yay!

[@sophiasurgis2130]

Omgoodness I want to move there. Amazing

[@MichelleLaMotte]

I just adore you! I loved the shop you went to. All of the beautiful handmade tiles are extraordinary. I can remember as a child when my mom would hang the bed sheets on the clothes line to dry..nothing smells better! I loved the two lights you found as well. I'm having a wonderful time with you on this journey. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@radicalmama135]

Screaming at the TV for you to get the chairs behind!! The tub for your terrace

[@JoanneOz]

Julie, you are just adorable. I love your enthusiasm for life - it's so inspiring. Thank you. 🌹🛁🧺👖👕

[@AmericanViscountess]

Oh thank you!

[@leanordials8008]

Oh, the tiles! Oh!!! The sinks! I want to go shopping here!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Right?!

[@mythoughts2221]

Ok, I am extremely jealous. You are going to have so much fun doing reno on your Tuscany home. I fell in love with Tuscany 20 years ago and would love to return someday soon, Also love your red shoes.

[@skiddledede8885]

THE ANTIQUE SHOPS!!! To die for! Statuary, tubs, lavatories, lighting, just everything. America is so young compared to everywhere else in the world. Yes we have “antiques” but not with the artistry and patina we saw in your scan of the shops. I would go broke lickety split. 😃 The bathtub...so long you can squish down up to your neck. Luxury....

[@oldskills]

In Australia where the sun is strong I turn most of my clothes (especially the dark ones) inside out to prevent fading. I hang things over the line and peg them at the armpits, peg marks are less visible and your side seams do not get pulled down. To prevent your pegs being exposed to the weather get yourself a little peg bag to hook up by the terrace door and bring the pegs in when your clothes are dry.

[@DadInTaiwan]

So many of us are enjoying Italy vicariously through you. I appreciate you trying to use Italian and I'm sure the locals do as well. Even if you can't say a complete sentence, throw in whatever Italian words you do know (like I see you doing) and that's the way you will remember and improve. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@louiscecere5636]

I have hung my laundry for years and don't even own a dryer. In my opinion, you have passed hanging laundry 101!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you!!

[@k.j.2481]

Welcome to real life. You can always find u tube videos from the U.S.A. that show you how to make all kind of cleaning supplies, and go back to the basics. So great to see your honesty, you'll be a better person when you can relate to anyone no matter where they live or how they live.😊

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for the tips!

[@HeatherElffy]

Hello! The house looks really nice. It gives good vibes! In Greece (Mediterranean country next door), i clean the clothesline from dust before every use, I don't leave the clothes in sunshine for many hours they look too dry and I hang almost all of them inside out. The summer sun makes the colours of the fabrics to fade. I prefer to hang the t shirts from the armpits. They don't lose their structure. I like your channel. I look forward for the restoration.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Dejavue2023]

Can't wait to see the bathroom complete!

[@suzib33]

Wow what an absolute awesome purchase - I am envious - love it!!

[@reneejones9662]

That light is incredible! Che Bella! Che brava che sei!

[@TashasTattoos]

I love that you're open to clear coat on the natural art of rust on that bathtub. Now I'm really excited to see your remodel.

[@orchidlife9482]

I adore deep vintage porcelain tubs, they hold heat like no other. But I’d paint the outside for certain. Let the claw feet patina for character.

[@kiki29073]

I would love a copper tub. I've had a porcelain one and I loved it. Now, My eye is on a copper one.

[@lisatague305]

Oh my gosh , you are adorable , sweet and enthusiastic . Love your channel and looking forward to the journey. I love the market that you filmed , so many beautiful objects . Nothing like history , wondering about the lives of the people who actually had these pieces in their homes .

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!

[@missmartylynn]

Love your lighting choices. And that bathtub is wonderful. Such a beautiful dream you're sharing with us. Thanks!

[@leticiafaxas9434]

❤️ the remodel and visits shopping the antique architectural markets

[@sophiasurgis2130]

Love the outside laterns

[@Cenepk101]

Hope you aren’t in a hurry. Italians have 2 speeds: Slow & Stop. Nevertheless- Your house will be fabulous. You have such great taste ! Can’t wait to see it. Bath tub is PERFECT

[@bryanjason1980]

Hello how are you doing 👋😀☺️☺️👋😀

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Enjoying your renovations and watching you hang laundry to dry is so fun. Glad you are willing to learn things. Yes, I take in my clothes pins every time. Having a cute little bag to put them in and hang on the line too is fun.

[@bryanjason1980]

Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋☺️

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

Late , to the video , absolutely stunning countryside. Place is gong to be booked constantly, I can see the bones and the huge potential. Be blessed,JS❤️

[@allsorts4041]

Lol Julie loved this! That market…all those sinks! Beautiful. I wish I had such options here! Sadly I’ll have to settle for what’s available at Home Depot 😫

[@jellybeanparis584]

So Funny!

[@laureldurham3720]

Are you going from 2 bathrooms to 1?

[@gloriabowie5629]

All the appliance's look so old and used here,and why are they setting outside in the sun rusting,i rather go to home depot,the appliances there look like you have to polish them and clean them up,and then you have stone sinks.not sure if i like.

[@matthewkuhl457]

@@gloriabowie5629 maybe this isn’t the right channel for you?

[@sallyannc3176]

@@laureldurham3720 the shower is in a room all by itself, really just an odd cupboard with a shower in it (we had a house with that once - it's really not good!). So she's doing what we did which is to bring the shower into the bathroom, which works so much better.

[@sarahstorey8492]

I was having a bad day. Stumbled across you and you have made me laugh hanging out clothes 😂. Can’t wait for more. Thank you 😆

[@lorraine2070]

Me too !!

[@ginaferracini9375]

Wow Italys so breathtaking love the lights 🥰

[@radicalmama135]

Omg... just got the flea market bit...... I. AM DYING!! so jelly beans!! Sooooo good. All. So. Good.

[@SamueleManfrin]

The best choice was to keep both the wc and the bidet :) Finally, a "stranger" who starts to think like an Italian and... learns how to use that mysterious little basin near the toilet :D A little suggestion: always clean the cables for the laundry with a wet cloth before to hang your stuff. Remember, during the summer often the rain is sandy (it's the desert sand carried by the wind all along Italy by southern winds), so a proper clean of cables is a must ;)

[@annieaviles4760]

Yay!!!! I’m so excited and grateful about your Italy journey. We just left Italy after 3 and a half years there and my heart has been in mourning.

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

Why did you leave Italy? What was your experience like? Was it everything you imagined it would be like?

[@annieaviles4760]

@@RosaLopez-zw2ff Italy is the most beautiful, majestic place in the world. Italy exceeds my expectations.

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Hello I live in Italy and want to move to the UK or Australia...Italy Is very nice at first and yes it Is a living museum and has very beautiful ,majestic and historical things about It but living here all year round for many years Its not easy...hospitals and getting simple things done in an office is a nightmare and lots of corruption,no jobs and poverty.

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

@@Aurora-qn2dx Thank you Anna for the information. Sounds like one month vacation is plenty to get Italy out of my system. I follow many who live in Italy and just last week an American family shared that the attorney they used to purchase their vacation home stole it from right underneath them. So it is true!

[@Songbd09]

i am IN LOVE with this house and the renovation video!! Such a wonderful escape!!!

[@sheilayagodzinski5747]

Love the light for over your door.

[@gatamadriz]

I am dazzled that you bought a house in Italy during a pandemic, and even more dazzled that you got workers to come out and do the work, especially since you don't speak Italian. You are truly blessed with strength and fortitude. Keep up the good work.

[@YVRCasting]

She has tons of help!

[@dawni5365]

I need THIS life. Thank you for sharing.

[@alimo1611]

This house is going to be so beautiful. The one thing I would do differently is to make the loo and bidet a bit more secluded or even completely separated and make a spa bathroom as it's a good size. PS watch out that the sun doesn't bleach your colours

[@marthaross6301]

I'm wondering why the designer went with an old school bidet- when the Toto toilet (or just the seat) is available? You have electricity for heated towel racks, so why waste the space of a bidet? Bidets aren’t historically correct (so don’t come for me people) so why not choose the improvement of design ~ unless you want to wash feet .... lol 😂 Since a bidet is already installed; buy the Toto seat to add. It’s far superior to bidets. I was raised with bidet- we’ve had Toto’s for more than a decade. They are quite nice. Also good for environment. Love all your content Julie

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

At least the sun will make her whites whiter.

[@patrycja246]

I love this new adventure of yours! Thank you so much for sharing!