Trying to Finish our Living Room... and more BAD LUCK

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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[@shannonlynne1558]

Poor Mauro! 😢 For all he’s been through you should definitely let him put the bottle opener next to his pizza oven. 😉

[@kristinregine4798]

I celebrate every shelf you put on your wall. And every tile you put on your floor. It is not tiring. Thank you both for putting up your camera and showing your process. Blessing and healing and patience to Mauro.

[@morethandaisysmom434]

Poor Mauro, eye surgery can be excruciating. Having him out of action must be a huge stress for you all. Wish Mauro a speedy recovery and you all a prosperous and peaceful 2024! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

[@OZARKMEL]

The shelves and tile work turned out beautiful! You never bore posting videos of what you are currently doing! You do you. So sorry to hear about Mauro's eye...praying he recovers well and quickly.

[@SarBearSnap]

Sending big healing vibes for a quick and pain-free recovery for Mauro. That has to have been a big shock for you both. Someone watching this might save their eyesight one day because they now know what to do and how serious it is. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirstypollock6811]

That's a great point! I had vision issues and went straight to the doctor's and they couldn't find anything, just told me to eat something as my blood pressure was low - but it was only an ocular migraine thankfully (I had to work that out myself!). I didn't think of more serious causes, and I should have. Everyone should be aware!

[@Jacksparrow4986]

I just did a little read on the topic and found I should take the advice to have my eye's examined more seriously (short sighted). Best wishes!

[@EdmondChano]

Wishing you a total recovery,all the best.😢😮❤

[@JadjaVanParghove444111]

OH my, you 3..had a lot on your plate! From now on it could only get better🙏🙏🙏🍀🍀🍀 I love the Tiles😍 Mauro get well soon and take good care you lovely people❤

[@sarahhansen762]

I’m not tired of it at all. You are making such huge progress. Your place is looking wonderful. So cozy. Good for you both. And Santi of course. I’m sure he approves ❤

[@beeheart6324]

I am so sorry for Mauro's misfortune at the end of the year. Sending Love and Blessings to all of you! 💜🙏🙏🙏

[@ginacrusco234]

Heavens, you are really wonderful to be able to count your blessings after such a difficulty! I'm sorry about Mauro's detached retina. As soon as I saw the thumbnail I had to fast-forward to find out what happened. I was eyeing every tree branch and sharp tool with suspicion. Little Santi looks precious, the tile floors look beautiful, and the lemon yoghurt made my mouth water!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Praying for healing and I’m so proud of your accomplishments. Happy 2024. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@pandrew3146]

All the best for Mauro, bless him and your dear self. May 2024 be the best year ever. Lots of love ❤ 😊Philippa

[@guelkaratas5164]

Oh guys I wish you all the best...fast and smooth recovery. You both are so resilient.

[@byMarinaCastll]

You are such a strong family, everything will turn out well at the end. Lots of love and wishing Mauro an easy and quick recovery. ❤

[@deehalpern8988]

Oh no! Poor Mauro! I hope he is better soon. Sending wishes for a happy and healthy 2024.

[@bellaloba2684]

Thinking of you all today Sunday.I hope Mauro is doing better, prayers for a full recovery.

[@Jana-wz7dr]

You two are so overdue for a run of good luck! Fingers crossed. You Harriet are a marvel. You just keep bouncing back from all the punches. Good luck to you both.

[@roo9565]

Poor Mauro and poor you. I hope he feels better soon. The house is looking lovely by the way - so cosy

[@petro3441]

Shame man i truely pray that Mauro has a speedy recovery. The floor looks great. I love the tiles and shelves❤❤

[@melsparkles]

Oh gosh poor Mauro...I hope he is recovering well. Best of luck for this year.

[@visakaweerasinghe4236]

Speedy recovery, sending blessings for Mauro and your little family ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Hope you recover soon Mauro … what a year bring on 2024 for good luck and joyful times x

[@robynclarke5274]

You could get one of those camping shower bags to heat when the sun is out. I grew up with a combustion oven which heated our hot water and when th fire went out we boiled a kettle so we could have a bucket bath. Sorry to hear about Mauro's eye problems. Hope you recover quickly Mauro, God speed your recovery.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I used one of those for months but the sun isn't really strong enough this time of year to heat it. I'm okay with cold showers really 😅

[@felicityjacobs9608]

I followed you from the start and oh my word you have developed you place by leaps and bounds. Your house is so beautiful. Baby is growing beautifully. May you have a wonderful 2024,and I am looking forward to more vlogs. Your channel teaches the viewer such alot and as a woman you are soooo hardworking. Your husband as well. You are a good team. Felicity Jacobs, Cape Town, South Africa

[@bucklio8444]

Wishing Mauro a good recovery and good health to you all in 2024!

[@VistasdelMar2008]

Un abrazo muy fuerte para Mauro. Hope the period of head down takes. Several years ago I had a similar problem, agujero macular and had to spend 5 days and nights like that. Not fun. There’s going to be a short period of no heavy lifting or work which really sucks but you can always place Santi gently on his chest for snuggles. ❤ to you all.

[@kathleencollings7021]

Let’s hope 2024 is a better and healthier year for you all.

[@jenniferc7831]

My sister had a detached retina and she struggled with the healing process. Her skin started to chap from having to lay face down for so long. (A heavy cream helped.) She listened to a lot of audiobooks during that time. It got boring but there wasn’t much else to do but be still And rest her eye.

[@swissmiss4u76]

The under the stair area can also be a perfect play area for Santi once he becomes more mobile. Put a play kitchen or activity station there (and you could still use the upper area for shelving). I hope Mauro's eye and shoulder will heal soon ❤. I really enjoy your updates. We would love to come visit and help out. Have you thought about welcoming more helpers on your homestead?

[@karenstiffell449]

Sending lots of healing to mauro wishing him a speedy recovery may God bless you all take care and look after each other xx

[@emydiez2068]

Mauro espero que ya estes recuperado que y que solo fuera un sustillo😘😘

[@sgrvtl7183]

I am very sorry to hear of Mauro’s eye. 🙏It is wonderful you have friends that found a surgeon for Mauro’s detached retina surgery🩵

[@summertyme9046]

I hope you have friends or family that can help you. You have a huge load on your plate. Take care of you too and quick healing for Mauro!

[@lindamoore691]

Speedy recovery Mauro ! Sending hugs and well wishes to you both ! Thank you for sharing !

[@maryannknox7158]

Prayers 🙏

[@kirstypollock6811]

Oh my! I'm so glad that Mauro got his eye done. Scary scary. Get well soon.

[@tcpip9999]

Survival mode ... I feel like jumping in my car and driving over with a big stew for you both! Good luck and best wishes for 2024

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

❤

[@lmiller5671]

Harriet! Just line those baskets with cardboard or flexible plastic sheet shaped into a cylinder and just place inside, or fasten. Shaped wire even? Instant stand up baskets. Prayers for Mauro and for a super positive change of luck!

[@elenarobles9999]

Ojalá se cure pronto y recupere toda la visión y podáis tener este año un poco más tranquilo. Os deseo lo mejor. Un abrazo y mucho ánimo.

[@Aphidman1]

Healing thoughts for Mauro's eye!

[@annh.8290]

How scary, happy to hear you were able to take care of it! I am so sorry you have had such a bad year, lets hope it's smooth for you guys this year. House is looking great. Take care.

[@inabates8919]

OMG 😦, you poor boy. Speedy recovery. ❤️‍🩹

[@natxotxuri]

Mauroooooo, cuídate y cúrate, que tener una buena visión es muy importante. Ánimo y salud. Agur

[@tildars]

Praying for your family. Best wishes to Mauro and hello Santi....growing up so quickly❤❤

[@sandrabeauchamp4207]

Get well soon your husband blessings always guys amen 💯♥️🥰💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@malc121]

Wishing Mauro a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 thinking of you ❤❤

[@tickalliegater1094]

You are an inspiration to all the people.😊

[@morganleticia2316]

Sending prayers to your family for healing Mauro

[@patriciahernandez8788]

Best wishes for everybody and specially for Mauro. I hope he can be ok. Hugs!!!

[@sascotcher]

Goodness me 😥, "it never rains but pours". Wishing Mauro a fast recovery and that you all just hang in there while this takes its time. Your updates on the challenges you face and the progress you're making are just so positive. Wishing you all a healthy 2024 ahead.😘

[@infopubs]

So, so glad Mauro was able to get the surgery quickly! It was truly an emergency. Sending many healing thoughts ❤

[@miriamgebauer7093]

Despues de la tormenta viene la calma..mis buenos deseos para los tres❤

[@bilbilitanofeliz]

Mucho ánimo Mauro.

[@josiebriggs4922]

Watching this while crocheting sunburst granny squares and noticed you cushion! Small world - 😂 can’t stop focusing on your hair tickling the babies head. Wishing Mauro better x

[@elenaboschmartinez2485]

Hos deseo de todo corazón todo lo mejor del mundo. Que Mauro se recupere bien y pronto y que vuestro proyecto siga adelante. Sois una familia genial. Un abrazo enorme para todos.

[@josefinaherreros6129]

Mucho ánimo y mucha suerte

[@mariesalway91]

have you ever thought of doing an amazon wish list for yourselves ?

[@angelesgallo921]

Deseo una pronta recuperacion de Mauro,el salon os esta quedando precioso,me encantan las baldosas y a Santi le veo el parecido contigo

[@Diosanaoli]

❤ es increíble que por Urgencias no os atendieran en algo tan importante....ánimo ❤

[@OJENETTA]

Wishing you both all the best health,and healing.Your fortitude and resilience is an inspiration.Love and Blessings to you.🩷🙏🩷

[@lolitapop38]

I am so sorry for Mauro. I hope he gets better soon.

[@ingridcatalano4706]

Dear Harriet I hope Mauro gets soon well again and that que recovers all his vision!!!! Hoping that this year your are not having any other surprise operations!!! Your living room is getting every day nicer and cosier!!!! Keep your spirit high!!!! Soon everything will get better!!! See you next time!!!

[@AntonioMillan1964]

Pronta curacion para Mauro y animo a los tres

[@serenagomez3864]

You are a smart, beautiful, and courageous woman.🤗

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I’m so sorry to hear about Mauro’s eye, I pray that he has a full recovery. I hope 2024 is a better year for you all. The renovations are looking really good. Take care, you 3. xxxxx

[@birgitriff2010]

I am so sorry to hear about all your problems. I Wish you all the best, good healing, god bless you.

[@kimhaas7586]

Santi makes noises!! I was beginning to think you two had the quietest most chill baby ever.

[@NatNeoPit]

We hope he will recover from this accident and can go on with his normal life very soon.

[@julieannecook-artist]

Maurio , hoping for a speedy recovery for your eye op & sending you love big hugs ❤️

[@estelasantillan787]

Hola mujer bonita trabajadora 🙋🏻‍♀️ belleza santi que bendicion , lamento lo que le pasó a tu esposo pero con la gracia de Dios el estará muy bien su ojo estará súper excelentemente bien rezo pido a Dios para eso 🙏 las cosas que nos pasan en la vida cotidiana es puro aprendizaje he aprendido mucho , llevo a Dios como mí bandera ya que todo lo que pido se dan 🙏, chicos les envío un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷 con muchas bendiciones, pese a todo feliz año que lleguen mis bendiciones para ustedes 🌱💚

[@elisabethblair8690]

Your home is coming along beautifully!🍋

[@idamaari]

Sending lots of love and good thoughts to you, Mauro. And to the whole family ❤

[@tamarf4596]

What a roller coaster this year has been. I hope Mauro's eyesight will get better. Wishing you an uneventful 2024!

[@almamartinez-quagliata439]

Sending prayers your way for a fast recovery.

[@suesparks4301]

Blessings to you all for 2024... Keep pushing forward and hope Mauro recovers fully. I love watching you guys progress and the scenery which I been missing too much! I think your hot water boiler would benefit from a watertight cupboard, you definitely have the skill set 😊❤

[@suze6288]

Speedy recovery to Mauro.❤️

[@lesleyharris525]

Wow, what a horrible thing, sending prayers to Mauro, and hopefully the rest of this year will be better. ❤

[@martincotter6370]

Have watched your videos for a long time love them but have never commented. May Mauro make a full recovery and you all stay safe. In my prayers Martin East Suffolk 😀

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you ❤

[@victoriamartin6019]

Os envío un gran abrazo y mucha suerte

[@anaroldanchamizo7097]

Una pena q siendo una cirugía tan urgente no se la pudiesen hacer en el público, así q es justo q se pueda reclamar, un saludo

[@dweamy1]

Your place is looking amazing well done to Mauro. I am keeping my fingers crossed for his eye and that it will heal and with minimal to zero vision loss!

[@GTC7702]

I hope Mauro will completely recover!!!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

So sorry for this retina detachment! Thank God you were able to find medical care to keep at least some of his vision! Sending prayer for a miricle in the matter!

[@mavictoriaarino9814]

Que todo vaya bien. Hay que tener paciencia y obedecer a los médicos. Mucho ánimo y adelante. Santiago está muy lindo. Un abrazo desde Valencia.

[@renerebe]

Wish you a quick recovery and health and more luck for 2024!

[@hawkgodman]

dang! I hope Mauro gets better soon. Glad he got sorted.

[@earthangel8730]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

[@andreajones7023]

Oh my goodness, best wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery. What a year.

[@LittleSparrow400]

God is good! He is faithful to meet our needs!

[@theresamcinnes8440]

Sending hugs to u all, hope ur eyesight recovers quickly Mauro, scary ordeal. U have done an amazing job to ur home, take each day as it come. Enjoy ur gorgeous little boy as it flies by ❤ my children are now 43, 41 and 32 how I wish I could turn back 🕰

[@catherineclement7798]

Prenez soin de vous et j'espère que Mauro va aller de mieux en mieux courage

[@kirstenlund4313]

Sending Mauro loving and healing thoughts and wishes for swift recovery🙏♥️☺️. And of course a very happy newyear for all of you♥️

[@InspirationalNews-e6v]

Mauro, mis mejores deseos para tu recuperacion. Y suerte a ambos con vuestros proyectos y el peque

[@petro3441]

Happy 2024🎉🎉🎉. I strongly believe that the Lord will keep you save and healthy this year. Strongs❤

[@juliemcnair5182]

Hi, guys. You're not having a great run. Hopefully, things will get a lot better. Keep up the great work. You're doing a wonderful job. Can you please get a full view of the tiling and shelves you have been doing. When you can, thanks. Please don't give up filming the tiling and shelving. l am really enjoying watching all of the internal work. ❤

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Definitely gonna do an updated house tour when we finish the final bits and pieces (grouting!!)

[@Anderbender]

I vote for the bottle opener to be outside by the pizza oven!

[@erikafernandez3508]

Mucha suerte para Mauro, y Salud para los tres. Toca época tranquila y reposo. Ya llegará el momento de avanzar.

[@clairedennis9437]

So deeply sorry for Mauro and sending healing energy, you have been through a lot this year and handling it all with grace and strength.

[@geef6770]

Speedy recovering to Mauro!

[@lisbethsalander8921]

Your home is truly beautiful. Good work.

[@censon]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[@pakifernandez979]

Mucho ánimo para Mauro. Os sigo desde hace tiempo y me encanta vuestro canal. Anteriormente la traducción en el video era en español, ya que habláis en ingles, porqué aparece en inglés la traducción? Un saludo desde Murcia