We can do Better this time. Building bespoke kitchen for our Stone House in Portugal

[@TheNewbys]

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[@webeeankylosingspindylitis7838]

Hi ! I'm a new follower f rom the US. Just a quick way to help with mice is to have a pepplermint plant. They hate the mint smell. Plus it smells good & looks good 😊

[@carolchaput8675]

Thanks, just joined Craftsy ❤ you guys are amazing!

[@emmajones2586]

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[@marciakarvat1691]

thanks guys, you are amazing ...joined

[@marijo-la]

🐭Een oplossing voor de muizen is een klein bakje met wat watten en daar flink wat druppels pepermuntolie opdoen dan raken de muizen verward omdat ze niks meer ruiken als alleen pepermunt 🐭

[@FalconRiverArtemisArchery]

Not sure how John plans to improve upon the other kitchen he built, but I have every confidence inhis skill and creativity! And Tara, don’t give any attention to those folk who make mean and cruel comments. You folks bring such joy to thousands of us. We adore you all!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend, I also have full confidence in him. He is amazing! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@Tatia146]

Amazing stuff!

[@gloriastahl2515]

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[@karenombler5629]

I am sorry that the house you live will be demolished..the kitchen and livingroom look so lovely. I know your forever home will be amazing and I'm sure John will build a beautiful bespoke kitchen in the house you are preparing to move into. Have a good week Tara.

[@borntraveller212]

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[@jaswantkhalsa5189]

Tara, I was so struck by your explanation, "the hearts need to be settled here before the heads watch that one [the old house] disappear". Those words illustrate what seems to be one of yours and John's many fine qualities - emotional intelligence. What a great gift to your children, to each other, and to everyone who know you; from Juo to Mario, from Diego (the beekeeper) to Daniel (the olive tree man), from the real estate guy to your family visitors; from friends to John, Crusoe, and Sawyer. I notice this in all of your interactions, the emotional needs of the humans are never overlooked. It is even extended to your YT family. I always feel that you and John truly engage with your viewers as friends. Being a more "head, get-it-done" type of person myself, I so admire this. We all have our gifts and this is one of yours. I just wanted you to know that.

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Well said. I love that about you, and John too.❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for this lovely comment friend ❤️🇵🇹

[@louiseclark7967]

What he said!! ❤❤

[@decorDD]

Tara as a designer who works on interiors for a living, my advice to you guys would be to get neutral curtains in a really good linen / cotton , lined with blackout to ensure a great nights sleep, and then bring in your bright and bold colour in your accessories like paintings , a throw and scatter cushions or even your rug. These things can easily be replaced if you change the colour scheme of the room but your neutral curtains will remain the constant and won’t need to be replaced. It’s a great budget tip.

[@TheNewbys]

Love it. Thank you friend. ❤️❤️

[@jenaemarieAZ]

Agreed!

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Just throwing out an idea to you guys. Maybe you could use parts of the first kitchen, in the outdoor kitchen area!❤️

[@kerstinwallace9854]

Agree with all of this, except would always choose roman blinds in a bold/darker colour. They can be blackout and insulating.

[@louiseclark7967]

Unless its going to be a sleeping space, I love the idea of neutral linen or floaty sheers that catch the breeze👍

[@sandradeuchar2202]

Hi Tara and John, I am from Australia and just want to let you know how much i have enjoyed your journey over the pass 3 years. Loved all your tips on building growing fresh food and the way you can live off the land. My hat goes off to you both of how your children love being free, and learning so much about life . Where today our kids don't have that, they are so out going love to help and learn . Every time i watch the show and see the boys my face lights up wishing i could have done something like this 50yrs ago. Where we would have had a more healthy life and the kids would have been a lot happier. Iam 75 now lost my hubby 9 yrs ago , and if he was here he would have said the same thing '. He loved been out doors. I'm looking forward to seeing your main house finished. The old sand stone looks so beautiful when finished . Keep up the good work never give up, your doing a fabulous job. Love watching you every week as well. I adore you all, take care and be safe. Sandi

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

Crusoe is always ready to help bless him 🥰🫂

[@melodyjordan6052]

He is so precious.

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

@@melodyjordan6052 hi yes he is sweetie 🌻🫂

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

I love how incredibly thoughtful you are in regards to moving your family to the new home before watching your previous family home be destroyed. Always thinking with kindness.❤

[@TheNewbys]

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[@Swim136]

Such a thoughtful idea for the change for children so they don’t feel trama.

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

@Swim136 Exactly, The adult rational mind has no problem with the destruction of an unnecessary building. But the small child's heart and soul connected to the only home they've known needs a gentle transition. This is why I love watching these two parent.

[@Cynhilde]

@@Swim136 I think so, too! Tara is a wonderful mother.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

John does such beautiful work.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Judy, that’s very kind friend. ❤️❤️

[@SandraRossmann]

The boys hearts settling before their heads experience the old home knockdown- you are a gem of a mom. Sandee R

[@pattya1679]

You made my day when you said that for the boys, they needed their heart to love the new home before their head could say goodbye to the old one. I’m paraphrasing. It was something like that. That house is all they remember. You are such wise parents. I love the color of the new kitchen but I kind of agree with Crusoe. Not sure it goes but what you choose will be good.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for the compliment Patty! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@lynnbfoster]

Don’t knock down the current house until you get approval for the new build!!

[@rouveforbes7165]

The new renovation is splendid! The stairs and window design are exceptional. So excited to see the new kitchen, the tiles are extra special.

[@janiceh.taylor-ng1yb]

Your stone wall is beautiful. The peach coloured dahlias are so special❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Janice! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@alidabotes6264]

They sure are eye catching!

[@alisondownton3649]

You could use the old kitchen in your new living room for storage - kids toys etc

[@angiesappracone1478]

@@alisondownton3649 that’s a brilliant idea, Alison ~ And the boys would have part of their first home to cherish

[@tracey8506]

What a good idea.

[@ruthrobathan77]

@@alisondownton3649 it would also help them get their heads round the move if they have familiar stuff around.

[@jennifer_dewey]

Things are getting super exciting. The blue is very fun and dramatic in a playful way with the tile. Paint is definitely fun. Crusoe really did a good job helping mom.

[@suzannarisi7214]

Dark colours can make a small room look even smaller! Because dark colours on walls tend to bring the walls in! Lighter colours push the walls out and the room looks much bigger than it is! One dark wall can be stunning especially if you have a rectangle room and you paint the longest wall darker than the other 3 walls! There are Apps that you can download these days to see what your room's would like in colour before you go out and bye tins of paint to test the colours . The kitchen cupboards would look beautiful in true blue! It would match the tiles! That's just my opinion! I of course don't know what blue the tiles are! But you and hubby will make the right decision! You know what you like. Love and light like always. Enjoy painting it's my favourite pass time hobby!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Suzanna! Good advice there friend. ❤️🙏🙏

[@mariannemerciecaful]

I agree with picking a colour off the tiles. It would make it more cohesive.

[@minimalmiuae]

The blue on the tiles is typical of the azulejo blue nuances so traditional to Portugal. It would be nice to explore the nuances of blue found in azulejos all over Portugal and get inspiration from there ❤

[@Rastrojeros]

Portugal tiene esa impronta de combinar colores en sus azulejos tanto como Marruecos y es maravillosa..deberían explorar un poco en ello y decidirlo. Va a quedar genial.

[@dinac7361]

Tara you ard dk amazing ,and so is John !your boys are so blessed to have such wonderful and kind parents! They too will follow your steps ,in this world now it’s a gift to be brought up like that ! Blessings ❤

[@aphroditewirtz520]

There are so many directions that you can go with wall color. Knowing that John likes color and taking into consideration that dark colors may make a room seem smaller, opt for doing an accent wall with a bold color with the remaining walls neutral. Tara, you probably already know, but paint a small area and view it in daylight and artificial light at night to get a good feel of the color. The teal color in your blouse would be make a lovely wall color.

[@TheNewbys]

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[@judyrocks1000]

Love taking this journey with your family. Thanks for including us

[@nicas.athayde9319]

Hi Newbys, good afternoon! The kitchen colour is amazing! You could go with a light yellow for the livingroom walls, as it brights up any bad weather! And you know the weather there in wintertime... Crusoe keeps on delivering! I confess I had a good laugh! And you and John always have the time to integrate the children in your tasks! I really admire that! Can't wait to see the work done! Only thing I know, is that it will be amazing! As usual!

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely suggestions you have here Nicas, thanks so much for sharing them! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@trishalyons7587]

Hi Newbies, John you are a carpenter. I don’t want to hear you say, “I’m not a carpenter”. Ok on it. You’re good at it. I subscribed to your channel when you guys were. Vanlifers. You are my favorite channel, and I’m subscribed to 11 channels. Some of themare off grid. The women and men that work together are not carpenters either. On wild wild off grid. Life and contained. I love carpentry, I even have a tablesaw. I make birdcages shelves, a house for my border collie. But he’s not with us anymore. He was the best dog I ever had. So smart! By the way, this is my second time watching this video. I didn’t miss anything. I just enjoy your videos and I enjoy watching your kids run, free exploring and learning. I don’t know if I said, but I’m a nanny, so I love kids, but I was unable to have my own. Which I thought was unfair because there’s so many people there with kids and don’t want them treat them bad put them in dumpsters. Would’ve been a good. My husband and I adopted, when My Son was nine my husband died. Crusoe is an amazing little boy. Sawyer is so cute following around after Crusoe. I’m so glad you let them go off on their land and explore and. It’s amazing. I’ve never seen kids as cute as yours maybe it’s because you’re very pretty and your husband is handsome. That could do it.😂 anyway I’m looking forward to your next video that’s coming out I think tomorrow, but when I start getting withdrawals from not seeing your videos. I just look at your old videos. Have a great week, you too be safe and the boys and of course Oi. ❤

[@juliewall1258]

Hello Newbys. My husband and I have been watching for some time now and just want to say how much we look forward to Wednesdays and Sundays when we get to tune in with our coffee and watch your videos. Your whole family brings so much joy to our day and we always come away feeling completely inspired by this incredible journey you have undertaken. So, thank you for that! In today's episode you asked about paint colours and I noticed as you we're standing by the window there was a warm pink glow reflected on the walls which appeared to be similar to the colors in a sunset and I thought how lovely that would be in that room especially on those rainy days in the winter. Just a thought! Can't wait to see what you decide!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Julie, that’s a lovely thought. We are super excited to make colour choices. White can sometimes feel just a little normal. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friends. ❤️❤️

[@clarafelicitasfunke2059]

I absolutely love how you’re exploring your new selves, settling into the stone house. How about a sort of peachy/red-ish (less warm than like red red…) color for the cabinets to counter the beige/blue tiles? Combined with some soft woods and linen fabrics it could really make the rather dark kitchen feel lighter/warmer and cosy… I’m sure though that whatever you’ll decide on will be beautiful 🫶🏻

[@JogolciaP]

I would go more for the navy bluish color for the kitchen. I also think John can build the kitchen island on wheels, so you can have more storage and seating, and it can be moved outside if necessary. Cannot wait for the final results ❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts friend 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@Cynhilde]

That teal blue/green you painted with Crusoe would definitely work. I know it's really hard to tell colors well on monitors, but what about a color that's more like the blue on the tiles? Or would that be too boring? I'm nowhere near as good at decorating as you are, so it's just a thought.

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

You are so blessed to both have skills, creativity, passion, and support for each other that are so useful as you create your homes. You remind me of my husband and I have had, and continue to have for 51 years. It makes a partnership so enjoyable and interesting.

[@jacquipettitt3389]

I love the colour you've chosen for the kitchen. It goes so well with the beautiful tiles. Ignore the meanies ...you have every right to share your bureaucratic frustration. You always say you give us the highs and lows of your lives. It's going to be so special ❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Jacqui! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@jefferywhite7937]

WOW! The house is really coming together! Great job to all of you, including the boys! The blue looks to go with the blue in the tiles on the wall very well in the kitchen. Of course, it is always hard to be sure looking at it on a computer screen, but a blue color to match the blue in the tiles is a great idea. Keep up the great work, love the videos!

[@denisesrazzledazzlenails9606]

Love that color! You guys are close to the 200 thousand.🤗 Always cheering for you and your family.❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you for all your lovely support Denise 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@sparrowkay]

I love the blue/green paint.

[@carolyns9687]

We live in the country & have found that plain Irish Spring soap shredded in a little glass dishes as well as Bounce dryer sheets seem to keep the mice out of our home. They, apparently, hate the smell! Love all the changes/ building you have been working on❤ Very inspiring 🥰🇨🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Great tip Carolyn, thank you so much! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@lottie2525]

When we had mice coming into a house they even ate from the bar of soap - you could see their little teeth marks in it lol

[@claudiamcsmythurs7638]

we had mice nesting in the engine bay of our truck, we tucked a few dryer sheets under the hood and they never came back!

[@murialpack5350]

@@lottie2525😂

[@luisaleonardi666]

Everything in the stone house is amazing and the kitchen is getting there. Crusoe likes to be involved in the new solutions and he makes good suggestions. Take care and ,as always, I love you all❤

[@lawannagannuscio8783]

I’m very excited to see the finished kitchen. John is a first class builder in my book. The old tiles are aged beautifully. I’m sure the finished room will be worth your wait. Thank you both for sharing your experiences with us all.

[@church8042]

Hello sweet and lovely Newby family! I loved the introduction and the flyover of your property. I paused the video so I could take it all in. I was excited to see the kitchen build and hear your ideas. It is going to be amazing! I really like the color you and Crusoe painted on the cabinet. He is such a cutie wanting to help his Mum. I feel it will go quite nicely with everything already in place. BTW, the commercial was cute and John's price comparisons had me laughing. There is so much beauty there in nature and in your family. The love you have for each other is beyond heart warming. "My love, my darling" are words spoken from two beautiful hearts. I pray this world never steals that joy, warmth, and love. I am so excited to begin my support for you all next month. There are no words for how much you all have touched my heart. You are daily in my prayers. God bless you all mightily and my your storehouses be filled to overflowing. In Christ's love and mine as well. ~John 🙏♥🌞

[@TheNewbys]

Hello John, we are so glad you got a better feel for the layout of the property with that footage. Thank you for this lovely comment and for your support, it means so so much to us! See you again on Sunday 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@church8042]

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[@gracev2335]

Light and airy to mimic how beautiful your view is. Fresh light colours.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Tara you are such a tidy painter. I usually have it all over me 😂. Can’t wait to see Johns creation. When I choose paint, I try to find a fabric, pillow, drape, with a pattern for inspiration and build off of it. I’m sure whatever you choose it will look fabulous! ~Cara❤

[@TheNewbys]

Don't be fooled Cara haha sometimes I am not so tidy 😂 Thanks for being here as always, we can't wait to see you again on Sunday 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@maureenlowther7621]

Hi Tara, John, Crusoe and Sawyer, you bring such joy to me with your vlogs I love the way you interact with each other over all the things you do and buy. So looking forward to the kitchen being finished and you eventually moving in and your stone house being started.❤️❤️

[@khwajazarin]

Have full confidence with John & you... You will do super awsome job once again!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence and your support friend 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@ErinTutt]

So exciting!! I'm very excited to see your new little kitchen come together. That little stone house is going to be something to be super proud of!! You guys have already done such an amazing job with it!! Sweet Crusoe, love hearing his British accent. Love seeing his eagerness to help. Can't wait to see the next video. Well done! 😊😊

[@cathylewis2181]

I'm sure this new kitchen is going to be fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. I'm a bit worried about using such a dark color on the cabinets because it is a small space. But, whatever you do will look lovely I'm sure. And I do understand you are a tad limited with the existing tile color. Crusoe is growing up to be the cutest guy ever. I love his little accent. How could it be otherwise with you two as parents?!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing your concern Cathy, will see how it looks when we've let it dry 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@brendalyn73]

I absolutely love that blue paint for your cabinets. I can't wait to see your kitchen done.

[@nancibishof6462]

The peach colored dahlia by the Tiny Home's entry is gorgeous. I suggest painting a patch of the blue on the wall or on cardboard you can hold close to the blue pattern in the tile because on screen the paint looks as though it has too much green in it for the blue in the tile. I would tend to go a tiny bit lighter in color also as the kitchen space is tiny and dark colors draw it in spatially. Paint, especially just a test pot, is relatively inexpensive but your time is not. Love the idea of drawers rather than shelves under counter. They are so much easier to store, view, and retrieve stuff from than shelves. And a hint from experience, find your drapery fabric that you love and then find a color within that to choose as your paint color. Its much easier to find paint to work with a fabric than fabric to work with a paint color.

[@TheNewbys]

The fabric thought is a really good one. Thanks!

[@ninadukette3340]

Regarding the peach dahlia, will it need to be dug up for the winter? So beautiful

[@nancibishof6462]

@@ninadukette3340 Yes, dahlias don't survive the cold temperatures and snow.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@ninadukette3340my next door neighbour (here on the west coast of Ireland) digs up her dahlias every year, wraps them in Newspapers and the replants after the last frost.😊

[@jennywilliams6514]

I totally agree with you love the dahlia and would go for a lighter soft denims blue

[@liveloveplaypasadena7985]

The talent of this man is unending! Amazing John!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@PatriciaBoyum]

Love the overview of the new land. I think the two of you have made the best decision you could have made in purchasing it. The views are stunning. Thank you for allowing us a glance into your world. The blue is going to look gorgeous against the tile floors.. keep up the good work!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much for your support Patricia ❤️🇵🇹

[@tomprice2501]

Wonderful work and great ideas which you have incorporated into your project. I did hear you talking about having a “rat” or “mice” problem on your farm. Growing up in Zimbabwe on a farm where we did dairy cattle, chickens, and geese we attracted rats, mice and snakes, and the snakes were not keeping the rat population down. We then built our own traps, using 44 gallon drums (200 litre) cut them in half, put quarter full with water. We would construct a st. st. tube plus two bicycle bearings across the middle from one side of the top of the drum to the other side and would smear peanut butter on the tube in the middle. Rats just love it and would attempt to balance themselves crossing on the tube towards the peanut butter, and 9 times out of ten would fall into the water and they could be caught swimming around, trying to get out. Hope this helps

[@marilynm7663]

Peppermint oil to deter the mice from coming in, I’ve also used the internet … loud noise with high frequency that basically is a buzz to us… and the mice in the walls left home! I would put my phone near where they could be heard… turned the volume up and started the 10 minute noise…. And left the house. No more mice! A vibrant yellow, in that sunny addition. For the cabinets I’d go a bit lighter but you are definitely on the right track- and if you love that color- then that’s the right one!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Amazing, thanks for the tip Marilyn! ❤️❤️

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

Tara I love how you put it for the feeling for the boys on the move and that’s why I say you are a fantastic mommy. John you will do a great job in the kitchen I have no doubt about it. A real dark no matter how beautiful the blue in might make it feel closed in but you really don’t know until you try it and it’s not your forever home. Take care.

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Debbie. So true!

[@iexposu01]

The dark green is beautiful. However, the space is small and dark colors tend to shrink a space psychologically. My suggestion is light neutral tones on walls and cabinets and bright pops of jewel tone colors in the accessories. For example with the kitchen....colorful pots and pans, the wall cabinets neutral but an island cabinet in a bold color with a contrasting lighter butcher block top. A bright and cheery painting on a focal wall etc. I think you get the idea. Well, we all have opinions and it is obvious you all have good taste. Ultimately, best to do what pleases you who are living there day to day. Great job team Newby.

[@TheNewbys]

Great points you have here friend, thanks for sharing them with us ❤️🇵🇹

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

I agree the color is too dark. You need something a little more brighter since it’s a small space but as the other person said, it is up to you. Maybe a light blue would go great with the tiles

[@jennichristie5264]

Perhaps bits of the previous kitchen can go in an outdoor kitchen ?? Also wondering if the wood cuts will be affected by the movement in the bench top when using the bench saw? Thinking it might need to be rigid so the cuts are level. Re wall colour in the extension, the blue of the mountains in the window is lovely! Cld try and bring that in, perhaps on just one wall. Re the kitchen cupboard colour, wondering if you cld match the blue in the tiles? Rather lovely blue there. Good luck with your choices. It’s your space so go with what feels good to you.

[@AnjaDesign117]

Hey guys, so loving the color for the kitchen cabinets. I am a green person hehehe. But with the tiles, blue is the right choise. The kitchen will be great. The old one can be used anywhere, in the outdoor kitchen, the not garage or laundry room later in new house. Have fun building and painting and see you Sunday. As always much love.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Anja, thanks so much friend. We will see where we can use the old kitchen. I am sure we will find a space for it. Thanks for being here friend 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@borntraveller212]

"The hearts need to settle here before the heads watch that one disappear." Very well said. Watching your videos is a treat to my mind. ❤😊

[@TheNewbys]

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[@kayfleming9821]

Paint a strip of that color right below the tile - or on a scrap board that you can hold next to the tile - to get a better idea. On the screen it looks more blue green than the blue in the tiles...am sure you'll work it out! It is a lovely color, just hard to see how well it works via computer screens! Can;t wait to see the finished project that is bound to be smashing!

[@TheNewbys]

Lovely idea Kay, thanks for that! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@m.k.3595]

@@TheNewbysthat is truly a good idea, personally I would choose a bit brighter blue (Greek blue I call it) that brings out the blue of the tiles a bit more. It will be lovely matching Portugese earthenware as well!

[@SFNativeGal]

I love how you all work together and opinions are very important. I’ve never used bold colors but love seeing them. I hope you go bold. My favorite colors are teals and greens, but that bold red was gorgeous too. Can we see the finished tree house? I’ve seen a glimpse of it and it looks wonderful.

[@joannemazza1657]

Good afternoon Newby family, happy Wednesday to you all, yes, another kitchen for John excellent craftsmanship, been following you all over 3 years, seeing Koti, Safari, the Big House kitchen, no doubt he will surpass himself, for kitchen cabinets a lighter blue that matches the colour of the tiles, and you do not want a darker color since there are no windows. As far the room upstairs lovely views from the windows, love the chrysanthemum if that what's they are along side the stairs, that colour on the walls would be perfect to match the sky, mountains and greenery all around those windows views, challenge try salmon or light peach colour that would match your other accessories. For the windows, verticals would be easy to maintain and some are sold with motives. You can match easily with your surroundings. Would have loved for John to redo my kitchen if you were across the pond, once he was "projectless" but on a farm there is always something new to do. Loved to see past builds, your little boys and Obi playing on the couch while you were preparing some food, having them close by is a plus. Cheers🙏🙏🙏🙏🌺🦋🥰💖👶👱🐶🌄🏡🇵🇹

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Joanne! Fingers crossed, I know he’s excited to be working with wood again!

[@joannemazza1657]

@@TheNewbys yes, as another friend here mentioned the dahlias are beautiful colour would see that colour in the extension room walls above. Lovely flowers, John must be very proud.

[@elizabethwezelman8547]

John, your Dahlias look lovely. Because of the intense heat and smoke from all the wildfires, mine look sad. The whole garden looks sad, so it's a lift to see yours.

[@lindamesa5122]

It's always great to see the Newby's aspecially when John is building something! I really enjoyed the first kitchen build, with the hand saw!! Now John has all these great tools!! I can't wait to see how it turns out cause I know it's going to be amazing!🐝🐝🐝🐞🐞🐞🍉🍓

[@TheNewbys]

We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Linda, John is amazing and I have no doubt he will create something special here too 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@hamimahatan6307]

Wow! Beautiful flowers on the terrace…. ❤❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Aren’t they just stunning friend ❤️🙏🏼

[@joycecollins1515]

Love your blouse Tara. Loved the color of the cabinets also. I think the living room at the B&B was to dark. I think you should use a lighter color of the blue in kitchen on walls and printed curtains. (Like the blouse you have on. ) I agree with you it’s so nice to move into a new and tidy house. Gives those boys a big hug. Perfect family.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Joyce, love hearing your thoughts with us! 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@trishalyons7587]

I never miss an episode John. I look forward to your videos. 😃

[@murialpack5350]

They are a wonderful family aren’t they 😁😁😁

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the constant support Trisha 🙏🏼❤️

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Love the colour you have chosen for the kitchen cabinets. You need to be careful choosing colours for the walls so that they don't make the rooms feel smaller. Take care and stay safe. ATB to all of you. X

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the reminder Yvonne ❤️🇵🇹

[@conniehoffman3986]

Hello to my favorite family! Everything you do is so amazing - very proud of you and John, Tara. Thank you sincerely for sharing your life with all of us. Love you all very much and God bless you!! And, as a diehard elephant lover....thank you so much for the lovely moment with that awesome bull elephant - he sure was giving you guys the once-over, right? SO COOL!!! I would have given anything to have been to Africa in my lifetime, but sadly, it wasn't meant to be. God bless you and your family, Tara, you are always in my heart and prayers.

[@TheNewbys]

Never too late Connie? Maybe a quick trip next month to Africa? Would it be possible, could it? Thanks for watching friend, we are so grateful for this wonderful community and for your comment. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@doublescorpions]

Elephant's breath would be ok if it's Amarula! LOL I admire John's fortitude to building another kitchen. The picture windows beautifully frame the views you have! S.

[@TheNewbys]

Amarula breath does sound more appetising 😂😂

[@franceshurt3517]

Hello little family, good to see you again, nice positive vibes happening, thank you for acknowledging my last two comments, it seems to bring us closer which is what all youtube channel creators aspire to do for very good reason, you make me feel a part of your journey. Crusoe makes me smile and feel that there is hope for the future, he's very polite, curious and says many sweet things, the good parenting is obvious. I am amazed and impressed that you manage to do so much every day, cheers my dears!!!🥰💕👍👍👍🙏

[@TheNewbys]

We love that you feel part of our journey Frances, that is what we want you to feel and experience. We value each and every comment from everyone in our community 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@judymcgovern8454]

The old kitchen you built was fabulous John and I am sure this one will be just as stunning. You can see how much you love working with wood. I agree Tara the views from the windows are beautiful ❤. Aww Crusoe just melted my heart, his little face when you asked him to wait. It is so good that you involve the children with the new house as they will feel part of it quicker ❤ xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much

[@staceyde8077]

Moving right along… bravo!!! As always, thank you for sharing your journey.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for being here Stacey 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@ginkodragon]

Your stone house renovation is looking beautiful and that big window in the extension is the spotlight of the house! I love the blue color that you were experimenting with for your kitchen cabinet. It will look beautiful with that bit of blue in the tiles on the walls and the terracotta floors! I am redoing my kitchen cabinets and i had planned to do the same since we pained the front room that color already. You are smart to build new cabinets for your new kitched, since John is so good at woodworking! You can always repurpose the cabinets in the old house for something else entirely if you wanted to. I cant wait till it is done! How exciting!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@debbiemilan2867]

The view of the tiny house through the window is stunning! What I wouldn’t give for a painting of that in my home. I think the blue paint in the kitchen is rich and beautiful, but I agree with Crusoe’s first instinct that no, it doesn’t really work with the tiles. (It may just be my tv settings.) Maybe it would work better as John’s bold color for the living room.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Debbie ❤️🇵🇹

[@rijmenammerart1100]

@@TheNewbys , same from flanders love you'r video's & editing evenso i like green to, but should go for the blue tint... with the warm temp. it feels cooler and as debbie says, it wil fit the tiles more... enjoy the sanding to ;-)

[@murialpack5350]

As several other people pointed out, the colors in your blouse are good colors to consider Tara! And whatever color you guys decide on, will be perfect! 😁😁😁

[@melindataljaard2753]

Newbys Whoop-Whoop! Thanks for the update. Love the ideas you have. Thrust yourself and just do. I still keep on the thought of braking through to the house next door for an extra room or space. Just an idea. We keep on praying for the new house. Great video again. Greetings Melinda from South-Africa 👋🏻 🎉

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks for the idea Melinda, we have it in the back of our minds should the permissions not come through. Thanks for being here again! See you on Sunday 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@AnitaVilla-qq1yf]

I painted my kitchen blue and white and my living room aubergine and magnolia I love it. Colour's make a happy house. ♥️

[@maria-luisacaseiro1530]

Gros câlin à vous deux garçons, ils sont très beaux 🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@judymills3599]

Hi Tara. When you went into the addition I thought you had already painted the walls because on my screen the walls look like a very soft apricot peach sort of colour. I'd go curtains, 100% block out to keep heat out in summer and heat in during winter. Curtains with an apricot tone like huge leaves. I like the idea of blue for the kitchen to match the bespoke Portuguese tiles. I absolutely love your pink dahlias alongside the steps up to the addition. You have made your property a treasure. Great for a young family.

[@denisejacobsson922]

You definitely need 1 or 2 cats. Your mouse problem will disappear. I have just been in Istanbul where cats are everywhere in the city and really treasured by the people to the extent that they feed and water them, put little cat houses out for them and ensure they have free range. Consequently no mouse or rat problem and a number of friendly, clean well loved cats. Definitely the boys will love having a cat each. Just like Obie is such a wonderful addition to your family so will cats.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Denise, that would be a solution however John is allergic to cats. So we definitely can't get any ❤️🇵🇹

[@lottie2525]

@@TheNewbys How sad, my heart would be broken if I had an allergy to cats - I think I even love them more than people lol

[@afrarunduml1170]

My husband has also Allergie to cats. But there are allergy friendly breeds. We have Turkish Van's and my husband has no problem with them. And he has not a problem with every cat. Some are just fine, some others are terrible for his allergies. Try and sniff some cats. And you can make them just outdoor cats. And side note. The living traps are just good for the mouse, if the mouse is able to come back to it's group and nest. Ergo your house. Otherwise it will die in nature, without it's support and shelter very quickly. There is no humane way to get rid of mice.

[@judith3218]

We found that peppermint oil worked well in getting rid of the mice. You can buy peppermint mouse spray at hardware stores.

[@alinach.4855]

@@afrarunduml1170there are no allergy friendly dog and cat breeds, it’s a myth.

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Moroccan colours definitely! That house could be your forever home-it’s lovely & John can build it perfectly.

[@Helen78SouthAfrica]

I am going to relax watching you guys 😮😄

[@SFNativeGal]

I love how you all work together and opinions are very important. I’ve never used bold colors but love seeing them. I hope you go bold. My favorite colors are teals and greens, but that bold red was gorgeous too. Can we see the finished tree house? I’ve seen a glimpse of it and it looks wonderful. Loved watching Crusoe give his opinion on the color. He’s the bright and morning star always.

[@natasha1369]

If blue doesn't work you could do a mustard yellow. Opposites always works but I am a blue fan, its just getting the right tone.

[@TheNewbys]

Love this Natasha, thanks for sharing 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@juliepetruzzi8563]

I love the dark blue! Very nice contrast with the white tiles. A light wood counter would set it off nicely as well.

[@christieglenn1756]

I repeat myself, evrybody needs a John, when Tara mentioned that John built the first kitchen with a handsaw. Wow Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♀️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻👍

[@TheNewbys]

John is amazing Christie! Thanks so much for watching friend 🪵⚒️😊🇵🇹🏡

[@christieglenn1756]

I always look forward, you and the whole family are great.❤️🌻

[@raquelfernandez463]

I Pray you get that Permit soon so you can Crack on.❤. You all have a Blessed week.❤Raquel.

[@wilnawegner]

So very exciting with you guys on the kitchen build. My personal feeling on the colour with the tiles is white, seeing that it is a small space. Dark colours will make it feel much smaller. Just my peace of mind. Can’t wait what your decision will be. Enjoy John and Tara. Much love to you all till next time ❤

[@zoyadances]

All the while you were talking about the room color I was thinking look out the window, look out the window. There are so many shades of greens and yellows that would look lovely. Nature never fails.

[@sandymayc]

A lovely heartwarming video as usual, loved the colour of the blue paint but was shouting at the screen “cover the tiles on the floor” we all remember you having to scrub them clean not long ago. As John was talking about the colour in the stairway there was a very warm colour showing on the walls, would be very cosy on those raining days, I’m sure it will be beautiful whatever you choose, it’s all coming together, fingers crossed you hear good news from the planning dept soon xx

[@marietjejansen]

It will be a beautiful kitchen! I remember Crusoe's face when the derelict house went down so I think to take it slow (or maybe make the house you live in a part of the new build?) is a very good idea. About color; if you'd take the rug you have there (a kelim?) and take those colors for the windows, it will be beautiful. Nice warm happy colors. I find grey not so nice, and if they call it elephants breath, it is even more narly, I agree.

[@janetdiaz8916]

An idea for your kitchen: I love having high cabinets, out of my reach, to store things that I only use a few times a year, such as that large crock pot for family gatherings, Large Platters for Holidays, or preserving supplies I use only in the summer. I don't mind having to get a ladder, for the convenience of having them stored away out of sight to prevent clutter. You could probably even create cabinets that you can draw down to your height, with a heavy downward mechanism. Shelves above staircases are perfect to store luggage or off season clothes. I also love a cabinet on wheels with a butcher block counter, that I can pull near the stove for extra counter space, and chopping vegetables. When I am finished with it, I can hide it in a corner, so the family can have more freedom to move around. Tables that fold down from the wall, or pull out under the counter, are perfect when you have limited space. Look in every nook and cranny of the house, and see where you can place a high cabinet or shelf in a corner, in every room and hallway. You don't have to store bedroom items in the bedroom, nor kitchen items in the kitchen, if you use these items seasonally. Never forget underbed storage. Build your bed to a higher height to allow for storage. Or build trundle beds, to pull out from under your bed, so your children have their own beds. Set them up in a way where Mom and Dad can still move around the bed. If you haven't already, placed a rollaway bed-couch in the new add on room, and maybe add a nice wardrobe for storage. You might end up using it to store children's toys, and sweaters and coats and boots!! But it will keep that room looking appealing and organized. But I think your plan to build an outdoor dining space will help so much during the Spring and summer seasons!!!

[@Tracy-iv3qt]

I really love autumnal oranges. They are are still quite earthy but add a warmness to a lamped room yet a vibrancy on a dark day. I love that duality in the colour tones. Whatever you pick will be great as long as you all love it, it’s what matters. I keep imagining a kind of Asian inspired batik in the soft furnishing of your extension. Anyway those are my thoughts to share. Have fun!!!!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

What a lovely sentiment, the hearts need to be settled before the heads see the other house gone. I love it and all of you xx

[@katierobertsart5658]

One word: WARM! Go for a warm colour guys, like a light burnt orange or slightly peachy sand colour for the living space. It will bring out the natural warmth of the light and the timbre finishes (if you have them) not too much grey and green guys, it makes a place look dead and dull. No heavy dark or too strong colours either or you will shrink the spaces. The blue looks good in the kitchen, I would go cool in there, blue, white and maybe a bit of duck egg grey. Warm, light color in the hall too. Bring out the colours of the bookcase. I wish I could be there to do it for you! :) Oh and I think floaty linen curtains, or those bamboo paper blind would be lovely too. (Ok, that was far more then one word) Xx

[@GeorgiaPitsiou]

Mustard or sage or grey would much those tiles I believe something not too dark since its rather small place and if you add dark wood selves along with the exposed pots and pans and the stone walls it would look very Mediterranean

[@barbaravye1655]

Wow! The new kitchen is going to come together so quickly. Love seeing John work with wood, can't wait to see what he'll create! Thoughts on reusing the current kitchen cabinets; how about in the "Not" garage (storage) or using them in a covered outdoor kitchen (if the weather and wood product permits). Tara, you and Crusoe are so adorable together, listening to every paint instruction. Thank you for the Craftsy link I was able to sign up 👍 See you Sunday

[@TheNewbys]

That’s a good plan Barbara! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend.

[@lynnettetreen7684]

Love that blue in kitchen! But I'm wondering if it would be too much for all the cabinets in a small kitchen. Might make it look smaller. I think I'd consider using it for maybe a small island or maybe just the lower kitchen cabinets. Or just shelving. I think a light grey- a grey with blue tones/ not red or yellow tones would look good for cabinets. Accessories in kitchen could be yellow and/ or red to bring in more color!

[@lindseyreadyhough8225]

How about a sunset colour for the walls in the living room or a terracotta ...whatever you decide on it will look beautiful ❤

[@MaureenHackenburg]

Thanks for the video Tara I think that color is going to match the design of the wall tiles 😊😊😊

[@anthonyanderson2880]

Watching you paint the window frames Tara, I noticed the view out the window and thought if I was sitting on a couch, how it would be nice for inside to be part of outside so what about a pale blue, green or yellow to match the colours outside? Or if you want to keep an earthier tone to it, a paler shade of aubergine incorporates a little browny purple into it which also goes well with outside summer colours but would feel warm in winter when it’s cold and wet outside. And I reckon that blue in the kitchen is excellent, I love it.

[@9141129]

You could use the old kitchen cabinets in the "not garage" for extra storage. We have my in-laws old kitchen cabinets repurposed in our garage and my hubby's workshop. I really like the cabinet paint color!

[@brendajackson3653]

Love the dark blue on the lower cabnets. Combine with butcher block counter tops or white counter tops and either natural wood uppers and shelves or white.

[@lesleywise5201]

Great to see João zooming away, and back, on his new bike!

[@TheNewbys]

🚲😀🙌🏼❤️🇵🇹

[@afonsocabral9925]

You two are an inspiration really. Knocking that ugly concrete house which unfortunately the centre amd north of Portugal is literred with is a great and brave idea! Looking forward to see it come into reality! All the best.

[@themainer1267]

Such an exciting time. Very happy that John will be building the kitchen cabinets. The first set came out so beautiful. A soft coral color for the living room would be beautiful, cheery, and colorful. The kitchen cabinets could be a darker version of it. Hope you get your approval for the house soon.

[@melissamotz9043]

For the kitchen color, use the back splash tiles as inspiration! Use the same color as them as play around with the shading. However it is a small space, so keep the bulk of it lighter so you dont make the atmosphere smaller. As for the curtain situation, try using decorative scarves as the curtains! I did that in my living room and it is pleasantly bohemian!

[@myrnaedmisten599]

I love to watch John’s building style. He’s just so talented. “Beavering on” as you said. ❤