Welcome to our NO DEMO renovation home tour: One year later!

Hey babes! I am so excited about this video and am pleased to welcome Jerry!
One year ago, Fourth of July weekend 2023, we kick started our home improvements. We knew that we didn’t want to demo anything and make it as sustainable as possible. In a few years we plan to renovate our kitchens and bathrooms, so we didn’t want to add things in that we would rip out (and end up in a landfill). We decided to lean into our design and aesthetic challenges, using the home’s existing materials painted tiles, and get to work!
We painted tiles, cabinets and even the floors! We did change out a few dated sinks but made sure to purchase things that we would use in our future renovation.
I’m really proud of our creativity when it came to problem solving. There were many challenges along the way. Some sore backs the next morning too!
We have worked consistently on home improvements every weekend and some DIY staycations. We didn’t give up because we know that with some great home furnishings, a little paint, changing out a few things and lots of love, we could create a home that we are proud of.
The more time we spend here, the more challenging it was to leave on Monday mornings. We are now committed to making this our full-time home, leaving New York City behind us-well not quite ;) We still love the city and will be working there through the week.
In this video I share some of the befores and afters. I documented so much but wanted to make sure this video wasn’t too long! I hope you enjoy it! I think our home is evidence that there is so much power in painting, decorating, changing some fixtures, and highly selective furnishings. This is what I call a true “no reno” renovation.
Enjoy the video babes. Thank you so much for joint us today!
XOCD
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[@michdancer13]

Love your property. The stone wall is awesome! Everything is beautiful, inside and out. I like that you did a no demo renovation. That is real life for most of us!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Exactly!!! Which is why I wanted to document it and share. I hope it inspired you 🥰 PS I love those stone walls too!! Thank you so much for watching, luv 😘

[@hudsonboycandleco.8317]

You and Jerry are so adorable together!!! Love everything you both did with your home and property! Bravo!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much Nicole!!! 😘 He’s the best I gotta admit it. He was very shy about it!!!

[@KarenFisher-yq4if]

Your house and property is lovely! I like that they you haven't done extensive renovations, the house has those good 1950's bones and looks so good without spending a fortune. I can see why you both feel in love with the house and property.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes Karen we love her so much! She gives back to us over and over again, and I enjoyed honoring her good bones and giving her a new wardrobe. I honestly feel like our house was happy when we arrived! Kind of funny but also true-also could be that I’m just a sentimental soul as well 🥰 Thank you for watching and spending time with us today, lovely! 🤗

[@rosesura2672]

OMG! Christina & Jerry, what a lovely magical property you have. It's seem like a place to rejuvenate and just be with nature.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes Rose-it is such a lovely place. So many flowers including roses! Yellow my favorite 💛 I can’t wait to share more of our home with you-especially on the vlogs to come.

[@sheilabrenton1496]

Leaving all that original charm makes your home so warm and inviting, absolutely love it. LOVE the laundry/mudroom ... so good! Fabulous job!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you babe!!! I love this house so much. It really does feel like home to me ❤️ Also thank you for the love on the mudroom! It’s nice to have a pretty space to walk through on the way outside.

[@user-ri4jk4dg4v]

I wish you & Jerry a wealth of happy times in your magnificent home! It was a pleasure meeting Jerry😊 May the house be everything you dreamed of l! It truly is full of your character & style. Love it❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

A very heart felt thank you Janice. I am so happy you enjoyed our home 🤍 it really is a special place. Thank you for being here and your loveliness 🤗

[@glendashine9468]

What a magical, warm inviting place to escape to! You both have made your marks and can definitely see your personalities. I am absolutely in love with the old stone walls. It gives it a feeling of history.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Glenda! Thank you so much for your kind words! It is really a special place to be and I am grateful for everyday we have here. I sooo love those stone walls too-with all the moss growing on them-so many stories with these walls I’m sure! They transport me to another place for sure.

[@millieolson]

I'm curious to how you went about planning the upgrades, where you started first, how things veered from the plans and did you have a rough estimate of the time involved. What I am not curious about is how much love went into this project. Its very palpable and warm. So beautiful!!!❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Ohmygosh I have some stories! It was 50/50 on desired outcome vs reality 🤣 Much is this was new for us-uhhh me! I’ll have to make a sort or a post detailing them! Good question!!!

[@clare7234]

Both of you have done a beautiful job on your home. It really has a welcoming, warm, and romantic vibe. I would definitely be happy to sit with a coffee in your laundry room/mudroom. Thank you Christina & Jerry for taking us on a tour of Casa Serenita. 😊

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yeah!!! It’s it friendly? That’s the feeling I get in there. It’s sunny and has a warmth to it 🌞 I’ll have to do a coffee break there with you all 😉 I just want to share this house as much as possible. It has a very lovely feeling and my hope is that I can share that feeling with you!

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

A handy husband is a dream come true! Christina, your taste is impeccable!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much babe 🥰 awwwwwww ❤️ (lol I talk out loud when I’m typing these comments 😍). I appreciate you saying that and YES! It is so nice having a HH ❤️❤️❤️ and he makes some good 🍝 too!

[@susanc31562]

So smart to do paint and quick fixes and your decorating makes it so cozy. The property is just lovely!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you!!! We enjoyed the process so much. It was an amazing year 🤗

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Oh my, Just looking at all the rooms I already feel a sense of calmness, the way you display your pictures reminds me of my late mother's home, where we all felt warm/cozy & always secure, Love all those hats, I use one or two just for decor, I love all your ideas, I have to rewind several times, b/c it makes me inspired, you both are Amazing, TY for posting!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Oh my goodness Emilia sweetie-thank you so much 🥰 I’m am so happy you got these feelings from our video. It feels so safe, so warm, so comforting and so loving here. Love to be able to share that energy with you 🤗✨😘

[@lulyb]

Hi Christina and Jerry! You guys are a great team. High five to both of you for being so hands on with the DIY. You both did an amazing job. It's a beautiful home. Cheers to you both!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Luly ❤️ We got so inspired by this and want to do more with other houses. We’ll see about that…but we really had fun. Helps that he’s also my bff haha. Thank you for watching, luv and showing up here in the comments. I loved reading this!

[@juliemarkham4332]

Awesome home and great no reno redo!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Julie!! Appreciate you stopping by and checking it out 😘😘😘😘

[@Cindy-bee]

Great job on this project. Loved the tour by Jerry and you. Enjoy the peace when you are there. It's magical.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Cindy 🥰 Yes it is so peaceful ✨ and magical indeed. Definitely want to have Jerry on more and “invite” you all back over!

[@danaw6470]

How lovely! You two are a wonderful couple. Thank you for sharing your home with us.💜

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, Dana! It was our pleasure ❤️ I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@kimberlyg9867]

You know what I saw, that was really interesting, mirror on one side of the hall and art work on the other. It really widened the hallway! Great job Jerry👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

He did so good!!! Couldn’t have pulled this off without him ❤️👏🤗

[@reginabrowning8278]

What a treat! Thank you for sharing. Your art collection is so lovely! Especially the originals ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Regina! We had so much fun-it’s was my pleasure to share and had so much fun making the video. Thank you for watching 😘

[@whatthef50]

I really like how you renovated your home. It looks so cozy and full of personality. You guys are a good resourceful team.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, luv!!! Appreciate you being here and watching 🤗 (PS I like your KZbin handle!)

[@conniegriffincarr6535]

✌️ lovely

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Connie!!!! 😘

[@Laneyharbor11]

I absolutely love your home and property!!! You and Jerry have done a fabulous job transforming it. Thank you for sharing a tour of your gorgeous home. Beautiful and very sweet couple!!!❤️❤️

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwww thank you so much, Laney 🤗 Giving me the warm fuzzies, babe! 🥰

[@fayb5435]

Hi Christina, thanks for taking sharing your beautiful property/ home. I really enjoyed the tour. It was nice to meet Jerry he is doing a fantastic job.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you for joining us! 🤗 I loved having him on the channel. He warmed up to it too!

[@valjohnson5835]

First, you and Jerry are adorable. Second, you guys did an amazing job! Third, your property and home is just beautiful. A nice refuge I’m sure. Love it❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Val! Appreciate you watching the video and being so sweet!! This place is so relaxing. I’m listening to the frogs as we speak! lol the noises at night are so much better than the horns and sirens we hear in the city!

[@maryanncarmody5646]

Beautiful home, beautiful property, beautiful couple. Thank you for the tour of your country cottage!❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much Mary Ann ❤️ It was my pleasure having you over! We had a lot of fun with this video and I enjoyed brining Jerry on! Thank you for watching, luv!

[@bww1267]

I love what you've done and I LOVE what you HAVEN'T done.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, luv!! I’m so happy you get is with this house and understand what we were going for when creating a home 😘❤️🥰

[@melindaferreira9879]

Its beautiful. What a labor of love. It looks and feels very welcoming. Peaceful. Thankyou for sharing. 💯

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

VERY peaceful ❤️ So happy you could feel the atmosphere over here. It’s a special place full of love. Thank you for visiting us Melinda 🤗

[@conniepleasantnails]

I think it’s so nice to see a do it yourself reno. I love how you preserved what was there and improved it with all of the beautiful furniture, decor and plants. What a special home. A nice Vespa would be fun or a small golf cart ❤ The garden to so peaceful.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Ha! We were just talking about a Vespa 😉 Thank you, Connie! We had so much fun working on the house. I just love it here. Thank you for visiting us 🤍

[@mocstlo]

⁠I heartily endorse the Vespa idea, I have so much fun on mine! Or a Vespa for you and a vintage cafe racer for him. My husband and I have had lots of fun with our bikes. A great way to get morning coffee!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

I love it!!!!! So much fun!

[@MyGoldendoodleDiary]

Hi Christina, It's wonderful to see both of you on this video - you are very sweet together. The beautiful serene vibes of CS come through wonderfully - Senorita Serenita loves being primped and primed. Bravo! You have a gorgeous home and magnificent secret garden. Thank you for sharing your special place. Joanna x

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwww yes she does Joanna, dear 🤍 I’m so happy you got the feelings of her and this place 🤗 and Jerry-he’s one in a million. So happy he was willing to join us. He normally shies away but he’s a natural.

[@user-ui6pl5zz8v]

You two are beautiful!!! Loved seeing what you've done! Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwwwww Shaun thank you babe 🤗 It was my pleasure indeed! Loved having Jerry on and hope have him on more often. I really want to share his food recipes. He is such a great home chef!

[@mrsverovalera]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

And thank you for watching babe! 😘

[@Jennifer-ht2bl]

Love what you did with your place and embraced it w/o any major remodeling. Really really lovely.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, luv!!! Appreciate you stopping by and visiting our little home 🤗

[@patwilkinson2182]

What a great video. Nice that you included Jerry. He is such a natural on camera. You will have to include him on future videos. Love your home in the country. Both of you did an excellent job creating a warm, and happy home❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Pat! Thank you, luv! So happy you enjoyed the video and our little loving home 😘 PS I’m definitely having him back and I would love to share his cooking too!

[@CheyenneShining]

This was magical! Everything looked incredible! You have done such a stellar job with your enchanting home ! Wow, wow, wow! Well done 🤍🤍🤍

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Cheyenne!!! Thank you so much babe-I so appreciate you saying this. We had so much fun-challenging at times yes-but it was all worth it! 🥰🤍🤗

[@kathyhenderson1267]

Love your home! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for watching. We love our little home ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WildWest144]

Gorgeous property, wow, I love the whole setting. You guys did an amazing job on everything. I wish you nothing but love, happiness and blessings.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwwwwww thank you so much 🥹 I’m so happy you enjoyed our home ❤️ We love it here and are happy to share it and know it’s being appreciated by likeminded souls 😘

[@timilisafogal6990]

How cute is Jerry?? You guys are adorable. The home tour was really fun. I think you did a great job! It looks pristinely clean and aesthetic without being austere. It's lovely and cozy. The property is TDF and is very, very similar to our 6 acres in Kentucky. The woods, the driveway and landscaping is very similar.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Timi! Thank you darling! We had so much fun having you all over 😉 Jerry’s a sweetie! I definitely want him to join more. He was a natural once he got warmed up! Thank you for all the compliments-definitely wanted that tidy, cozy, homey home feeling!! Thank you for watching babe!!! 😘😘😘😘🤗

[@everydaybeans]

Soo in love with the property, house and you guys are so awesome as well!!!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwwwwww 🤗 Thank you so much!!

[@apainterlyhome]

Quite a transformation. You two did a fantastic job here; kudos - and thank you for the inspiration.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you so hanging out with us ❤️ I’m so happy you got some inspiration too!!

[@cynthiasilva8794]

It is such a beautiful place! You both did a great job... ❤ I wish you the best joy in that gorgeous house! So much care & love in every detail... You're amazing together!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, Cynthia 🤗 We had so much fun. I want to have him in again ❤️

[@cghazi1]

Beautiful, peaceful and so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

You’re welcome, luv!!! I’m SO happy you got inspiration 🤗 that makes me feel great!!

[@arlenyspalmero7309]

Hope this channel keeps growing more and more. Love your content Cristina. Everything sounds pure and calmed. Greetings from Cuba.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Arlenys in Cuba ❤️ You are so kind-thank you for your words and wishes! I hope this channel grows too! I love inspiring everyone that I can reach and show people that we can make beautiful spaces by tapping into our creative side. Thank you so much for being here and tuning in 🤗

[@SavagePickers]

Lovely! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Carolyn from Maryland.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Hi Carolyn! It's my pleasure darlin!!!!! (PS I love Maryland)

[@simplipeace]

Wow, I can't say enough about how extraordinary your place is from the walls and the floors to the decor and the heart and soul you created it to be. It is a perfect reflection of you both, as you meant it to be, and you both are, so very welcoming and thoughtful a space. 🤍🍷🍝🍷🤍 A true Christina's (and Jerry's) World 💗

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwwww Tasha, thank you love. I appreciate you saying that and all the cute emojis! We are definitely going to have “a little pasta and vino dinner” with everyone on the channel. How fun! I want to do so many things to bring us all together in our love of home 🤍 Welcome to Christina (and Jerry’s) World! Love it 😘

[@tobeytravels893]

Adore everything you did to update your home.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you for watching, Tobey!! 😘😘😘

[@maryjager1757]

What a gorgeous couple, and a gorgeous home!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwww thank you, Mary 🤗

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

I love seeing what you did without the demo! A very achievable project for most people. One of the fun things that caught my eye was the striking composition of the hat display in the mud room! Absolutely brilliant!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes I love all those hats-decor and useful too! Thank you for noticing Rebekah 😘

[@indieartlove8241]

I love how you kept everything simple. It's nice to see a simple realistic house that the majority of us have! Also the peace of the garden is more important. By the way ticks are in the grass and cling to legs and deer as they walk so it's better to have boots for your guests!😆

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

That you, luv! Yes simplicity is a must for my brain. I think a lot about many different things at once so a calm, serene environment is great medicine 🤍 Oooh I love the idea of having extra boots for guests haha like a collection of rubber rain boots or something (this is what I wear sometimes). It might be funny if they’re too big but good for a laugh 😂

[@indieartlove8241]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio I always thought ticks were in the trees too until I found a great guy on KZbin who explains where they actually are and since then I make sure to keep grassy “ walking” areas mowed. Best wishes!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@indieartlove8241 We keep everything mowed for sure and we got all the creepers that were spread out in the ground out. We haven’t had any issues with ticks on the property thankfully-but we don’t go back into the woods during the warmer months. It’s wild back there in terms of growth so they are sure to be back there. We did know about the grasses and were told that many times it’s the country mice that carry the smaller ticks! But also the deer of course. Either way we are cautious. He also told us that they can fall from the trees if they detect heat below them. Either way we are covering all the bases!!

[@nicholcleminson8984]

Loved this video ! Both beautiful property, cottage and couple !

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Nicole 🥰 He did good!!! I’m holding him to the pasta video too!!

[@melissa-wz6uj]

Beautiful home and blessings to you both 😊

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awwwww Melissa-thank you babe!! And thank you for joining us 😘

[@liweilihui]

Absolutely love it! You guys have done a job.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, luv!! Appreciate you watching and being part of the channel ❤️

[@marionbetham5017]

so cool to see your house, and Jerry's garden looks amazing. Well done, you did so much in one year :)

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you babe!! He did do a good job out there ❤️ Thank you for visiting, Marion 🤗

[@HMFIH]

Lovely! 😍♥️

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@christinabittner4424]

Great Job guys!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Christina 😘😘😘

[@valerijohnson2839]

Lovely!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Valeri 🤗😘

[@everykidcooks7521]

Wonderful job guys! Looks beautiful!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you saying so XOXOCD

[@jessiestenerson]

You two did a beautiful job!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

🤗🤗🤗 Thank you so much, Jessie!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@silviawells3769]

Everything is beautiful 😍 👍🏼🙏😘

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, Silvia! 🤗

[@Eveyjim10]

Beautiful home. The grounds are lovely. Enjoy it!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Evelyn 😘 Jerry did a good job outside! He worked so hard!

[@bevfast865]

what a fantastic property! you guys did such a great job!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much Bev!!! Appreciate you watching and letting me know 🤗

[@Stefanie272]

Wonderful ❤❤❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Steff!! Appreciate you letting me know here and for watching our home tour 🤗 We had fun making it-and working on the house too!

[@ticasan]

I love this place!!!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much babe! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I will definitely share more in the future videos. It’s a special place-I love sharing her with you! 🤗

[@Hiding11]

What a dream. Congratulations!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much 🤗 it is a dream come true!!

[@AyH25]

Wow thanks for this, we are in process of buying our first condo and we will definitely take note of these things !! you guys are adorable and so talented 🥰

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Ohmygosh yes babe! You could absolutely apply these tactics to your condo. Good luck and keep me posted so I can congratulate you on the close 🤗 Exciting!!!!

[@nala_b]

Absolutely love this video and you channel ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awww welcome, babe!! Thank you so much for being here! Feel free to plug in any questions that ever come up. I always respond to the comments 🤗 Have a great weekend and “see ya” on Sunday 😘❤️🥰

[@ll6559]

Just stumbled upon this video. What a beautiful property and the way you made your home work for you. It has a well travleled feel with a simple cozy aesthetic. Great space!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much! I love that you said well traveled. It’s one of my home adjectives 🥰 haha (last week’s video I mentioned them!) So this is a goal for me to reflect a love of travel in our home. We love to experience other places and cultures. Thank you for being here babe! Appreciate your comment 🤗

[@noorabdulaziz1007]

Congratulations on your labour of love ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Nora!!🤗

[@bettyg.9348]

Great job!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you babe and thanks for stopping by!! 🤗

[@cathelinep]

First time on your channel!! As your husband said, it is most definitely magical and tranquil!! And shy, I don't think so lol! He's a natural in front of the camera!!😁 Y'all did an amazing job!! It's absolutely beautiful!! Looking forward to catching up on all your videos!!😉

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, luv!!! I'm so happy you're here and really appreciate you being here--and in the comments too! Jerry is like one of those cute little kids that appear shy at first, but then warm up and they won't stop talking :D lol I love him so!!!! I look forward to bring you more videos and inspo :D BIG hug babe!

[@janemandelson6397]

Your home is so amazing, and you transformed it with paint and decor, well done 😊

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Jane! If we can do it, anyone can ❤️ we were excited to share this with everyone as an example. The power of paint and decor is real!

[@reginaray3820]

Lovely home! Nice job on your beautiful getaway!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much, Regina. Thank you for visiting us, luv 😘

[@cindiblazer8621]

Its beautiful, you both did great. Transformed in a good way

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you Cindi! We had a blast! It was hard at times but we really put so much love into everything 🤗 it was worth it.

[@cindiblazer8621]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio love your home and grounds

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@cindiblazer8621 thank you so much babe!! 😘😘😘😘

[@danielacuenca5219]

Very nice! You could add couple baskets above the cabinets in laundry room w faux flowers to hide stuff (ex garden small tools). Also add a few bird baths to your planted flowers area! Best of luck!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much the tips Daniela!! 🤗 I have been keeping my eye on a vintage bird bath 😍

[@olgabombard6277]

Christina your place is beautiful inside and out.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Olga 🤗❤️ and thanks for stopping by babe!

[@karenh.9180]

Beautiful home and property; it is warm, welcoming, and so serene. I can picture a sweet pup following you around, Christina. You and Jerry are a wonderful team and so cute together! I loved Jerry being willing to give a tour of his garden…well done! 🙌🙌 ❤️

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you!!! Ohmygosh I want a dog so badly! I already know her name, NINA and she's a little cutie!

[@karenh.9180]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio well..we’ll mock it up. Nina is will be there at the right time 🤗

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

​​⁠I love that-and exactly 🐶🤍 she will be here soon I know it! Must get some work things sorted out so I have for my little girl!

[@LenaMMcKee]

Love love love love love! So inspiring

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

🥰 thank you, Lena dear!!! 😘

[@patriciagrisham5938]

WOW! I can honestly say I’ve never seen a more warm & welcoming home. You & Jerry make a terrific team! What is it about a house built in the 50’s that holds more appeal (especially the way you transformed this home) than homes built today with “gourmet” kitchens & lavish baths? I’d take your kitchen & bathrooms any day! And the mud/laundry room, Swoon! The property is gorgeous. Jerry has done an excellent job landscaping & planting. It’s all very serene. I’m a new subscriber & look forward to watching old content & what’s to come. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Welcome Patricia 🤗 I’m so happy you’re here and in the comments too! I just love this house and homes built in the 50s as well! I think it’s the charm mixed with some modern elements perhaps? There are some great windows here too-especially in the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. I look forward to sharing more updates with you!

[@patriciagrisham5938]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio Thank you, Christina! Oh yes, the window in the living room lets in fabulous light!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@patriciagrisham5938 Yes it does! It’s so much light that it changes the room. Its becomes very green and blue, from the sky and grass/trees, especially on camera!

[@bellewill9748]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩. Love your style. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much Belle!!! So sweet!!!

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

An idea for your empty hall wall would be black and white or sepia toned framed photographs of friends and family who come to visit you at your cottage. You both did an amazing job.I love the calming colors and artwork and I would live there in a heartbeat!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

I LOVE this idea babe!!! Thank you for the suggestion :D

[@cd2659]

The rock will is so wonderful ❤ I can't believe you have a pond too.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes-I still can’t believe it. We drove onto the property, passing through the trees and were like, “Wow.” The frogs are so cute at night with all their sounds too! Such a contrast from living in downtown Manhattan!

[@cd2659]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio well I love this for you!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@cd2659thank you so much, darling 😘 (me too!!!)

[@tammyleer9268]

New subscriber here, love what you did to the property, beautiful! Love your style.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much babe and welcome!! I’m happy you’re here-very pleased to meet you 🤗

[@meh5069]

Soooooo beautiful!! Your foyer would be insane if you did just that one space in a dark color to create a dramatic entrance ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

We've thought about that but also I love this soft white color so much. Hummmmm still thinking about it.

[@domeniquejohnson7977]

Your hat display in your mudroom is soo cute 🥰

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you! It’s one of my favorite rooms. It’s just happy 🤍💛🤗

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Beautiful property 🩷

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@luchettepender6038]

A marble top would look great on the coffee bar/dresser. You have such great ideas. 😊

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes good idea! We had talked about it but moved on to other things. Definitely going to be on the look out for the perfect piece. Thank you so much for watching 😘 Hope to bring you more ideas ❤️

[@mocstlo]

Or keep the one you have and get marble cut to fit on top…?

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes that's what I was thinking. I see a lot of extra marble left over on FB marketplace and could have that cut to fit :D Love the ideas here--thank you!

[@kimberleymansfield1099]

Congrats you two it is just lovely! Do you have a little dock on the water and swim there? Bet the water would be fabulous. I fell in love with and bought my country home 26 years ago due in part to all the stunning stone walls and gardens. I used to canter my horse down this dirt road and would always slow to a walk just to gaze at the waterfront heritage log home and imagine living in it. I still wake every day awed by the beauty and am overcome with gratitude. Your country home and property is magical.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

That’s a lovely story Kimberley-thank you for sharing it. I can see it in my mind 🥰 I feel the same way every day I wake up in our little house. We don’t have a dock yet but soon! That’s something we want to add in the near future.

[@nachig4754]

Christina, Me encanta, so unique and so tasteful, that is why I enjoy your videos, this resonate with me a lot, I try my best to follow your designs "lessons" specially , in my case living in the mountains, and with a husband who likes a lot of more traditional decor, We are in the process to compromise his test a things and mine, which is a lot relate with nature, art and serene colors, we do meet in the middle, even sometimes my ideas are a bit more risky than his ha!, but we meet in the middle and create an space that is meaningful to both of us. Thank you so much as always for sharing your beautiful piece of heaven. As a gardener, Iam impress with Jerry design and green thumb, love the moss rocks and the italian terracottas, stunning.Just need a glass of wine to go with surroundings ;) Congratulation to both of you. Beautiful and Inspirational. Cheers Chicos!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, Nachi 😘 yes a glass of wine relaxing in the gardens sounds lovely! Jerry’s a good gardener, right?! He takes after his parents. His mom loved colorful flowers and his dad had incredible vegetable gardens. I’m sure you and your husband will find your way with the design. Jerry and I can be very different too but over time we have started creating our own style that is a blend of the two of us. Just keep and open mind and an open heart ❤️ baci baci bella!!!

[@danigirllovemoore]

Artistic seems to be the word of this video

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Absolutely!!!! 😘

[@jacquelinescholes]

Bella la casa e bellissima la coppia! Auguri tanti!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Mille grazie, bella Jacqueline ❤️🤗

[@patriciadorman382]

Love the outdoor and stone wall. Plus the hat display. Can’t wait for the pasta video!😂

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes love those hats! And don’t worry, I’m holding Jerry to that pasta video for sure! 🍝 oh yesssss!

[@gradyvandenbosch]

Thank you so much for this lovely hometour! I really liked that Jerry was in the video too. You are such a beautiful couple, inside and outside. You made your country house into a lovely home, with your signature style. I can imagine your longing for harmony and serenity when I see the place, both the indoors and the outdoors. You are carefully building your haven, that will only become more lived in, personal, and with lots of stories. Along with your talent for interior design. I wish you and Jerry so many blessed years in this pleasant home. For the details: I was wondering your considerations for hanging your curtains: they seem to hang on different a hight in the different rooms. (Love the Andrew Wyatt!).

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you so much Grady!!! 🤗 As you already know-I love it here so much ❤️❤️❤️ Regarding the drapes. There are design rules/tips that you can follow but I have also found it depends on the room and the wall space/to ceiling height. I’ve seen some homes with very close, hugging the window placements and also those that extend way beyond the window. I lean somewhere in the middle over to hugging. I feel like English cottage style is a bit like this, hugging the windows, and I’ve gained an appreciation for this-but it can make the windows feel much smaller and can block out some of the light. As for those that are really far out and extremely high, not my preference unless there is a valence or sheers in the middle section to fill in that big gaping wall space between the rod and the top of the window frame. Looks a bit unfinished with a big empty gap there (IMO of course), while people like that! It looks off to me when there’s a big gap, which I think is why I opt for somewhere in the middle. Also a lot is dependent on the window and its placement as well as what’s happening in the surrounding areas. Sometimes it works with the overall decor (HUB to create harmony). In our house we had some issues with what what behind the walls-a lot of concrete that was either impossible to screw into without tearing up the walls, as well as window placement close to the corner of a room/end of the wall. That said we had to make adjustments and do what we could with what we have. Also I learned to let things go a bit and not be too black and white about the rules. They are there as a springboard but I’m open to figuring out new ways if needed! All and all, I feel each space is unique and it depends on the feeling one is going for. Hope that helps 🤗

[@gradyvandenbosch]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio For sure this helps! Especially your personal story and vision, with space for one's own preferences. I have low ceilings so I don't know the effect with high ceilings, but I think I lean more towards hanging high without a valance or so. Perhaps because I like more clean lines, and the communication of the gap with other clean lines in the room. But that is only how it works in my head, and I would have to see it first irl. I also can see the value of what you describe as a designer. That said, I think that a valance adds to a more classical or cottage like style than my esthetic. Although I love to see these styles on IG and KZbin. Seeing how people make their own choices to make a lovely home, in their own style.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Sure!! You can pull those two suggestions off without the cottage feel and go clean lines. I’m not a cottage core person myself so if I did it, then it would have a more modern, minimal look-also it would be a this or that situation-both would look too fussy! 😉

[@vivianchepngetich1972]

Jerry is very soft spoken

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

He IS!!! He’s a sweetie and definitely a shy guy. Haha

[@butterflysun]

God bless you, Jerry and your beautiful casa. Your humbleness comes through your video. Thanks for sharing, well deserved. Side note: between your natural beauty and Jerry's good looks ( I state this with all due respect), you both should consider TV commercials. Like a Dove soap or champagne commercials.😊😊

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Ha! I love it! I must share with Jerry. Champagne commercials-I like!! Thank you so much for watching and your positivity also-we worked so hard and it was all worth it 😘🤗🥰❤️

[@butterflysun]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio May I ask where did you purchase the sofa? It's beautiful and appears comfortable. Gracias

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes of course! It’s from Restoration Hardware. It’s the white linen track arm sofa. We got it with the bench seat so it’s one long piece. It is comfortable! It was an investment but it’s our forever sofa-I can tell 🤍

[@butterflysun]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio gracias but not in my budget. I'll try Ikea. 😂

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@butterflysun I saw a similar feeling sofa on the IKEA website 🤗

[@toyaJM]

Loved meeting Jerry (he has on my favorite uniform on double denim). You guys definitely killed the non demo reno!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Ha!!! He loves that look! Thank you for watching babe--as always, love having your energy here!

[@toyaJM]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio love being here, you cultivated a great space here💗

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

​​⁠ Awwww thank you darling!!! You’re the sweetest! Wish I could give you a hug 🤗

[@toyaJM]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio 🤗🤗🤗

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@toyaJM 🤗🤗🤗

[@TriniMonstera]

Lovely home, if you watch Flock Finger Lakes with Summer Rain Oakes you will get landscaping ideas. She and some friends bought a property in upstate New York (I cannot remember where exactly) a few years ago and have been landscaping with esplanade fruit trees, thousands of lilies and many more plants.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Oh wow thank you! Definitely going to heck that out. We love watching gardening shows!

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Found her!!! Thank you again :D

[@civilizeddiva]

11:30-11:57; 13:43: I love to see you work together as a team and share air time😊.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Thank you, luv!!!!! 😘We had so much fun! I really want to bring him back on. He has great style and is such a great home chef-I’d love to share his cooking somehow-he’s so good!

[@gloriabaker4626]

❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Big hugs Gloria!!!

[@user-dc8we2ht6l]

Your property is absolutely beautiful 😍. So glad that you did not gut it and kept its natural charm. Question: where did you get your rug? I am looking for a textured rug for my living room. Also, I saw your response above regarding why you didn’t hang your curtains higher. Can you elaborate on what determines how high, how much blank wall space is too much? Maybe you can address this in a future video. Thanks for sharing your home with us 😊.

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

You’re welcome! The living room rug came from Restoration Hardware (it’s the Ciclo wool rug and it’s in stock). Yes I will definitely address the drapes in another video as it’s a bit complex. I touch on it in the Decorate with the 5 Senses video but didn’t go into specifics, just what I think must be added if someone pulls the rods all the way up-yet the widow frame is several inches below. An extreme gap is not attractive to me and has an unfinished look. This is why I avoid going all the way up. I try to find somewhere in the middle so there’s a similar amount of space in between the rod and ceiling/rod and top of window. I feel it looks best when it’s balanced in the middle UNLESS using a sheer or a valance to hide the “bald spot.” My eye gets drawn to that almost immediately when I walk into a room with a big gap 🙃 There are much more important focoso points to me! This is why it’s a little more nuanced than a general rule. Hope that helps! I have a lot of ideas for shorts regarding this so stay tuned. I’ll work on them this weekend 🤗

[@robertsaddler8202]

Love this house. That mud room is so cute, love the hats on the wall. What hook did you use for them?

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Just a decorative S hook. It’s a brown metal color but nothing expensive. You can find them on Amazon. Not sure where else you could get them locally though. A little too nice for the hardware store but maybe!

[@mocstlo]

Wonderful job and so nice to witness the collaboration! I have a couple questions… how did you paint the tile? Do you anticipate that it will last? We have a 2nd home with some horrible tile that I would love to paint if I thought it would work! Also, what are your plans for the lemon and olive trees over winter? Will you bring them inside?

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Yes I read several blogs about the primer (with year later updates) and it seems like it’s going to last. Also just experiencing it for the last month and all seems well! Our laundry room is very sunny in the winter and so we typically bring in the plants to hangout in there. We had the lemon trees there last winter and they loved it 🍋💛 Looks a bit like a laundry jungle when that happens! Haha

[@aliciaburbank8297]

You two are adorable. Thank you for sharing your tranquil, lovely property! I have a specific question. What did you use specifically to paint bathroom tile? Waiting for your next channel called "Jerry's Garden." 🙂 Such friends in my head. Sending you love from New Orleans. ❤

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

Awww thank you Alicia 🤗 We used Stix primer for tile surfaces and then you can use any paint on top of that. I made a video going into more details. It’s the “Decorate your small home” video. Good luck babe!! 😘

[@aliciaburbank8297]

@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio thanks for replying 🙏🏾

[@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio]

@@aliciaburbank8297 Absolutely!!! Happy to help and give you tips!