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@ThaJay3 ай бұрын
So where is the link to the recipe website?
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
@@ThaJay I’ll put it up as soon as it’s ready. The skeleton is ready. Just need to add the content
@harrylee32703 ай бұрын
Black Gold with the texture is quite striking. Adds a stylish and sophisticated look.
@lagringa75183 ай бұрын
👍 I 22nd that. 😉
@michellemcleod803 ай бұрын
Dark colours attract the sun and heat, so I would go for a light blind. Irrigation should be under plenty of mulch, 3 inches at least, to keep the moisture in. Great job on the worktop.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Great idea! I get the light shade will definitely deflect but to worry they will get quite dirty as there so much dust during the summer! Gets so dry here!
@lapsedluddite33813 ай бұрын
@TheIndigoEscape - So there was a reason the Bedouin nomads of the Sahara had those big black tents - now these comments tell me why - Black offers denser shade exactly because it absorbs more of the sun's rays and protects from the damaging uv rays, white lets more light (and the uv rays) through. I love it when we learn so much by reading comments!
@SusanZiegler3 ай бұрын
Regarding mulch and irrigation, "Covering your drip irrigation system with about 2-3 inches of mulch is beneficial because the mulch will protect your water from the sun. This prevents evaporation and further conserves the water in your irrigation system." The real key to mulching is the depth of the mulch. If it is too thin, you are likely to get lots of weeds. Get that chipper, and be generous with the depth of the chip-mulch!
@artlovermcg75643 ай бұрын
Agreed burying a drip line, soaker hose with generous mulch layer!!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Generous mulch! Ok got it. I think that’s key because I am getting some areas with weeds. 2-3 inches. I’m thinking deeper beds from next year.
@budbundy3642 ай бұрын
You asked for input so I will tell you to pick the coffee color for your screen. If I may also be so bold to suggest that you paint your front door. You have too much wood going on in the front. That's your free interior designer advice for today 😅I am enjoying watching your progress. Thanks for sharing Lacey and Huxley ⚘❤
@ellymellor92653 ай бұрын
Black Gold for the blind in my opinion 😊
@gailbenjamin51373 ай бұрын
The black gold is classy looking, not so plain.
@ginacrusco2343 ай бұрын
Andrea, you did an amazing job on the cement countertop! You will have such a lovely laundry area.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Loving the laundry area. So organised now 🥰🥰
@ctownsend46003 ай бұрын
Your smile is beautiful, your videos are fun and your family is wonderful! Black absorbs the heat, white reflects the sun. It’s been over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for over 20 days where I live. The sun beats at my door all morning.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.it has been great without the braces.They are quite uncomfortable actually, so its. a blessing!
@rosbeaton6373 ай бұрын
I do like the black gold for the blind. . It will look very smart. Good on you for tackling the concrete counter. You did a grand job, Andrea🌟
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s not perfect but it’s way better than I expected. It looks so much cleaner. Before I tended not to film that area because it was so messy 🙈
@Aotruba3 ай бұрын
Coffee will give you better sun UVRay sun protection. For a stylish decor: black/gold one. I would choose the coffee shade though...❤
@DebraCarey-h5t3 ай бұрын
I like the black gold, it looks more like wood. Also, I think the mulch should go on top of the irrigation. Otherwise, the water will be absorbed by the mulch and not reach the plants.
@myrah16003 ай бұрын
Definitely water under mulch😊
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Noted! I need to get more mulch. I need a mulch pile!!
@myrah16003 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape 🤣
@bryansarty38213 ай бұрын
Very nice job on the worktop! Noticed a few times now seeing the old roof tiles stacked up. I don't remember what you were going to do with them but what you might consider is using them (broken up) for walkways and also paths between your plant beds. To break them up, add them to your cement mixer along with an old brick. After a couple of minutes add a half bucket or so of water. The broken up pieces of tile will come out with smooth edges. Nice to walk on, even with bare feet.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic idea that never occurred to us! We were going to use them to make garden beds they are tricky to cut. Also, as you have to burry them, when it rains it doesn’t allow for the water to flow so it gathers. So this is a great alternative project!
@lapsedluddite33813 ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@beawild3 ай бұрын
You could put a ceiling fan in that porch area where you have the table. They're very common in the U.S. in warm states, such as Florida. They're a game changer, they allow you to sit outside comfortably.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Love this idea! I would definitely look into it. They will also help with keeping away the flies!
@suzieq29583 ай бұрын
Don't forget when choosing the blind that white reflects the sun and black soaks it up 😊 Great job on the concrete surface 👌👍
@jennichristie52643 ай бұрын
Black gold was pretty groovey. Loved the bench top.
@eileenstec78623 ай бұрын
Color for shades? The darker the color the more heat it absorbs. Lighter colors reflect light.😊
@gailbenjamin51373 ай бұрын
Your smile looks fantastic, it must be such a relief to have the braces gone. Makes eating easier for sure. Not food all stuck in your braces, I hated that.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thanks Gail! Yes it has made eating much easier. I have to use the retainers quite often for now but they still feel far more comfortable than the braces.
@brittawrolson59363 ай бұрын
Black gold looks very pretty. Nice random texture!
@LorraineinAustralia3 ай бұрын
Another huge improvement with that lovely outdoor laundry area👏👏 Your garden is just glorious. I hope you are very proud of yourselves 🌸🌸🌸 As to the outdoor blind, I love the textured one or the coffee.. Sending ❤️
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank Lorraine! Really enjoying the garden! Need to sew so more plants so it carries on to September!! We love looking out at it! It’s like our own tv haha
@LorraineinAustralia3 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape 🤣
@patriciabrawner37173 ай бұрын
Your counter is going to be just beautiful, enjoyed seeing all the flowers, they were gorgeous I love flowers. Wishing all of you a blessed week, and looking forward to your next video.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I love flowers too! I adore cosmos and calendula. They smell really nice. I want to have more flowers next year and have a more organised area to grow veggies at the back 🥰 every year there is a huge improvement ❤️
@Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends3 ай бұрын
Fantastic job on the concrete counter! Your smile 👄 looks brighter. Shade is important. I know, I live in Las Vegas, we hit 120 degrees Fahrenheit last week.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I love my smile now 🥰
@kellyh83473 ай бұрын
That came out great!!! Congratulations! Love your smile too!!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😁
@PennyHarding-yc7bl3 ай бұрын
Irrigation under the mulch.
@tracybarton75543 ай бұрын
I like the black gold. I think it will look good with your house.
@queen-of-puddings3 ай бұрын
And i agree with previous comment - you should use the lightest shade cloth you can get to refect the heat
@tessasinclair63153 ай бұрын
Like I always say, "every household needs a Simon!". 👌🏼 Good job, Andrea. Always treasure your treasure's tools 🙃 Such beautiful memories you're creating 🤗🤩
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Should make a t-shirt like that haha
@carollsbostwick96833 ай бұрын
Loved the Hugh sunflowers gorgeous!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
They are a wonderful sight to wake up to ❤️
@bernadettebaars56323 ай бұрын
Black gold looks great
@victoriakopp14833 ай бұрын
I like the black gold 😊
@Zephyrhine3 ай бұрын
Black Gold is a beauty!
@melinda57773 ай бұрын
COFFEE will match your house! What's the name of your new chanel? Oh, Omar did a marvelous job with that cement counter top! LOL!!🤣🤣🤣 Andrea, it's Excellent! Simon did great with the bracing for Omar's project! LOL 🤣🤣🤣 Now we need Mum to remove the wood bracing for Omar's Project and the whole family would have a part in Omar's Project! 🤣🤣🤣 LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMAR, I HOPE YOU ARE TOO!❤❤!!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
I love the coffee too the black gold as well. It’s really hard to choose! Sometimes I wish I had 3 choices, making a decision much easier! 🤣
@maxinepearce49093 ай бұрын
Great job, white would be my choice, it would reflect the heat, dark colours draw the heat.
@gailbenjamin51373 ай бұрын
Your video posted at midnight in Eastern Washington State USA. I'm always excited to see what you've accomplished.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@gilbertrouelle86773 ай бұрын
Hello, Great job with the laundry bench. By the way from a farmer son, hay is made of grass and straw is from oak, wheat and barley.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I didn’t now that! So then straw seems to be better! May be a good idea to invest in a wood chipper soon!
@lapsedluddite33813 ай бұрын
Don't you just hate it when predictive text completely changes our words! Like changing "oat" to "oak" ... That straw made from oak must be really heavy! 😂
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
@@lapsedluddite3381 ooohhhh 😂😂😂 I was like that’s some fancy straw!
@EnglishMadeleine3 ай бұрын
Love the disappearing act 😍. The garden and the laundry area are looking great - both of you can go to the top of the class!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! It was a fun project! Not perfect but better than expected!
@curthale86053 ай бұрын
You all have come so far with your property it's beautiful !!!!
@bovungane90433 ай бұрын
We love you, from South Africa.
@merindahthornton50803 ай бұрын
The garden is looking so beautiful! 💕 I can’t wait to see the countertop all finished. 😃
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thanks Melinda! Coming up today! ❤️
@tetecouto92923 ай бұрын
The rule is that a lighter color will always be cooler. Therefore, if you require respite from the heat but, dark colors like black or brown are preferable if you want to protect yourself from the sun's UV rays as much as possible. Lighter colors can be riskier. Black Gold is nice
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Yeah I think a compromise may have to happen. The light colour, the white, is really light and may get all dusty in the summer. The summer heat makes the soil so dusty here 😞
@patriciapoyanestebanez4083 ай бұрын
Para el próximo verano , tenéis que construiros una piscina 😊
@sharinfrance59953 ай бұрын
I like the black gold. Wonderful job as always by you all. 😊
@nancypyanoe33473 ай бұрын
I agree with the coffee or black gold!
@jeanniehyde80903 ай бұрын
Love the black gold sample is gorgeous 🤗🥰 great work guys Also you have a beautiful cute smile ( no more braces 🙌🏾🤭)
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thanks you Jeannie! Appreciate the braces comments. It’s really crazy how much teeth change a face!
@SonyaTucker983 ай бұрын
Hey wonderful people, I am a member on here BUT have had to make new google account!!. Totally rocking Omar's washing machine/ outdoor sink area, I've got everything crossed that it turns out amazing!. Your garden area is looking amazing, I can't get over the height of your sunflowers😮. Another great video guys ❤😊
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Hey Sonya! The height is crazy! The biggest one was born right in there, didn’t come from the greenhouse. So next year, everything needs to either direct sow or come out of the greenhouse way earlier. Learning experience. Sink area is looking great 🥰🥰
@susanriverione74373 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recipes!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Im trying to gather them, as much as possible! Would be great to also add some nice pictures to accompany them.
@laylayclippy52273 ай бұрын
Loved the counter top , can’t wait to see it clad and finished.
@maryhudson-smith96133 ай бұрын
Oh oh black gold ❤
@rianabrand3 ай бұрын
Black gold please❤
@bevkirk14753 ай бұрын
Black Gold is my preference 😊
@evahegarty7413 ай бұрын
The worktop is beautiful. Now the most important is to seal it in order not to get stains that are impossible to remove
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Watch this space! 🥳
@joannahampton59793 ай бұрын
No more braces, congratulations! I like the brown colour bc it blends in with the wood & stone surroundings. Countertop 👌
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the comments on the braces 🥰
@curthale86053 ай бұрын
The black gold. I would go with !
@marthamaeda82572 ай бұрын
The cement counter top came up nicely 👍 good job❤❤
@Rebeca-sd1md3 ай бұрын
Another great video! ❤😊 Just to put my five cents in: I'd choose the Gray color for your outdoor blinds. Reason being, the dark colors will make the area look too dark and also light colors reflect the sun's rays away & dark colors absorb them. To get respite from the heat but also keep a fresh and bright looking area I'd choose the lighter color 😎
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Good point!
@goodnows43 ай бұрын
Smiling ❤❤❤
@travelinaway27073 ай бұрын
Well done! Oh how i love polished concrete. Much love to you all. ❤❤❤
@shrory3 ай бұрын
TIP. when pouring concrete, have frames or molds ready to use up the excess concrete, the frames could be kerbstone size or paving slab size, planters, just have them ready in a corner. No waste
@joantrotter30053 ай бұрын
If they want to make pots, do papercrete. Just have the paper or cardboard soaking so that it can be made into a soft porage texture before making a slury or more of a cob. Several videos on here if you search. Hopefully that makes sense!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Excellent thinking ahead. Will definitely think about that for the future. Wouldn’t they look lovely around the garden!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thanks Joan. I’ll look into it!
@raelabuschagne99343 ай бұрын
Well done. Pleasure watching your videos.
@budbundy364Ай бұрын
😁😁 ok I just watched the video where you got your new/used front door. Forgive me Omar for suggesting that you paint it 😂 I'm Canadian what can I say. You guys are fabulous ❤
@miriammuskal54023 ай бұрын
Great laundry area
@knelson54423 ай бұрын
Water underneath mulch. Black gold awning.
@jenadidio65363 ай бұрын
Cement table top looks fantastic! The garden looks so good also. My 32 yr old daughter just got her braces on. lol! Her 12 yr old son has them also, they’ve been making the funniest faces, Christmas pictures will be fun this year! 😁❤️
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
I’m glad her son got them earlier, much better to train your teeth from young to be in the correct place. Tell your daughter to be patient. You do get used to them after a while. Wax is key!! They save me so many mouth sores. You do make funny faces! Constantly aware of them. Also fun when you don’t have a tooth brush and you are out of home! So best to have a toothbrush and some toothpaste in her bag. She will love her teeth after 🥰
@jenadidio65363 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape 😂 she’s getting carded every time we go out. Looks like she’s 12.
@lieuwina3 ай бұрын
Black gold with the texture is nice.
@JudySnyder-dv5ld3 ай бұрын
Blackgold was my favorite.
@Hummingbirder13 ай бұрын
14:39 I liked the texture for black/gold, like you, but if you want it to fight off sunray heat, maybe a light color is better? Dark: absorb heat, light/white: reflect sunshine/heat. Not sure, but if science is something to go by that light grey is the best... maybe? It will show dirt easier, I guess.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Yeah I get the logic! I’m such a visual person though… the grey looked nice as well but it was so contrasting. Ummmmm now decisions!
@bjarndishelenamitchell93723 ай бұрын
My vote goes to Black Gold. Well done it is all looking so good!!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheSharrone3 ай бұрын
Black Gold is very nice.
@hamimahatan63073 ай бұрын
Looks stunning…❤❤❤❤❤
@sue71903 ай бұрын
I like the black gold but the grey might work better at reflecting the sun, whereas a dark colour will absorb the heat. Love the worktop. Make sure your soil is thoroughly watered before you add mulch on top of irrigation tubes to trap the moisture in the soil.❤
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank Sue! I will cover more of the pipes and get it going with the irrigation. Really want to buy more irrigation though so everything is properly watered. So far so good!
@SavingSweetWilliam3 ай бұрын
The worktop looks incredible! Superb effort both of you 👏
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@teresakeightley49093 ай бұрын
I like the coffee color too ❤
@marieratcliffe480411 күн бұрын
the difference between hay and straw is hay is used as food for animals and straw is for bedding. for plants you really need to use straw. i use straw around my strawberries and grapes. it offers insulation to them in winter time too.. an cheap alternative for you is to put cardboard down instead of straw, especially with you putting the bark on top. the card will rot down into the soil eventually, but thats the same if you use straw. it will also help reduce the weeds better, the water irrigation needs to go on top of the bark so that it can soak into the bark and hold in more of the water to stop the ground from drying out. just a suggestion where you've put the outside kitchen, the space above where there is no roof if you use clear plastic roofing in that space it will not only mean the light can still shine through, but it will offer you 100% dry area and protection from the elements.
@gailbenjamin51373 ай бұрын
I like the work top as well. Well done.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@teepeeX3 ай бұрын
MAKE SURE IRRIGATION IS UNDER MULCH, black / gold for blinds
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Makes sense! Thanks! I was worried it may get clogged but I think it should be fine!
@MirandaHorger3 ай бұрын
I love both the black/gold and coffee shades. The concrete counter looks grand!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thanks Miranda!
@harrietlivengood67933 ай бұрын
The concrete countertop came out great, good job! I love the coffee brown color the best, it will show dirt less than the black and it will blend well with your stone. You have a beautiful flower and vegetable garden, it will provide lots of great meals and beautiful flower arrangements. Your teeth look beautiful! ❤
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you Harriet! Really pleased with the garden this year! Next year we are up scaling a bit and maybe having the veggies separated and more flowers. You hear so many bees and see so many butterflies, looks gorgeous 🥰
@zuzanatauvinkl51953 ай бұрын
Black gold - wood looking :)
@katiadp21453 ай бұрын
Black gold.❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇷 🇬🇷
@pamelawilson61663 ай бұрын
Dark colours attract the sun's heat and will make the space hotter. If you want the area to be cooler, choose a light colour.
@tamrarose20223 ай бұрын
Black gold!
@susbs3 ай бұрын
Black gold would be my choice. 💖
@doriskuhberger85593 ай бұрын
Awesome job all of you. The outside worktop is going to look sooo good. I like the grey shade cloth. The black one with the stripes is nice as well. Thoughts and Prayers.Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you Doris! It was a really good project and we enjoyed the process. I was a bit apprehensive at first but now we are more confident we can do it again and do an even better job! See you next week
@doriskuhberger85593 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape
@PennyHarding-yc7bl3 ай бұрын
Coffee would be a good choice. Light enough to reflect the sun and not make the shaded area too dark.
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
It also matches slightly the colour of the wood 🥰
@sammie443 ай бұрын
Great counter top! One of our projects is to make a smooth and coloured cement kitchen countertop, but have not had the opportunity yet. Soon! 😊 Great work as always guys! Have a great week ahead! 😊
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Wow coloured ones! That sounds like an amazing project!
@sammie443 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape yes! 🙌 maybe with sparkles too 😆
@debbiestoks29313 ай бұрын
Black gold will fade beautifully
@mariadange063 ай бұрын
Black Gold 👌 Cement top urban cool.
@Alfablue2273 ай бұрын
Andrea, you look sooo cute, congrats for braces finally out! Your place looks great, I can just imagine when its fully done....you guys are awesome! Keep up the great work!❤😊
@debbychaffee43643 ай бұрын
❤ just to have your family that you are not old Andera😊
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m really happy with the result. I can eat so many things I couldn’t before which it’s great like apples and pop corn! 😆 thank you for your lovely comment
@Alfablue2273 ай бұрын
@@TheIndigoEscape You are welcome dearest Andrea, eat to your ❤️'s content, cause you work so hard, you deserve it! Much love FM Santarém!!
@izzy19493 ай бұрын
I follow a channel called The Eldridge family and Crandall the husband and Marcie his wife did all there kitchen work surfaces in concrete and they were terrified as well even tho he is a contractor joiner and plumber he had never done it befor and it turned out great… so be brave plus you ha a Simon he he…….oh Andrea the black gold is gorgeous and has that outdoor woody look…. i remove dead ones we call it dead heading in UK…the garden is looking fabulous…your mum is a great help Andrea …oh that concrete work surface will be amazing once you have finished…that’s it ..but of elbow grease Omar…he he…can’t wait to see it completely done with the sink in… ❤
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Definitely will be looking out for that channel and see how they did the concrete worktop. Really pleased with the shades! Can’t wait to install them!
@sharonmaddox33903 ай бұрын
Love the work top my choice would be the light grey. ❤
@celiapereira52233 ай бұрын
The disappearing act was epic😂...job well done 👍
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
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@stknmggs17883 ай бұрын
Coffee! But your choices are usually excellent! You have great taste!
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! That’s very kind 🥰
@mocarra1003 ай бұрын
Black gold, have you thought about putting a shade over your cooking area? Love your videos, match live from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Yes! I got one now, just need to install it
@DanSmith-v4l3 ай бұрын
Great video.
@coralsancetta72423 ай бұрын
Lighter the better, light grey. White reflex heat
@SylviaWhite-w7p3 ай бұрын
Black gold think that would look great
@mumstheword83 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the aerial view of the house. Do you plan to keep the workshop area once the houses are all done being built? Or will you keep it and renovate that too? What are your plans for the rest of the land? Do you know how the big house will be laid out yet??
@TheIndigoEscape3 ай бұрын
Great question! We want to turn it, at the very end, into a self contained “granny annex” that we could rent out for short term holidays. Int he meantime, we want to make it into a more functional workshop, with concrete floor, lighting and all. Hopefully we do that soon!