WILL THIS EVEN WORK? Living Off The Grid in Portugal

[@theindieprojects]

Enter at www.omaze.com/indieprojects for your chance to win a Sprinter Van with an $80,000 Eco-Friendly conversion by Vansmith, and support a great cause, mikeroweWORKS Foundation

[@abeach5420]

Hiya y'all . . .question . . . so Theo is very tall and Miss Bee is tall also, therefore I just look at how low down all the kitchen pieces are and I 'personally' see a lot of backaches and such. I am tall also so I instantly see that sort of thing...wondering if you may be creating a raise platform to house all such atop on? The fridge alone is going to ruin Mr. Theo's back leaning that far constantly. Hope you are both well.

[@anjagroeger1402]

Please mention also that just people from the USA have a chance to win. I am following Omaze since 2018 and 99,9 % of the winners have been from the USA. It does not look good for you guys as well because so many of your followers are from Europe and might feel scammed.

[@Magical_Thinking]

@@jimmyjohnstone5878 FYI: I'm in the US and the link doesn't work from my computer but it worked on my mobile phone.

[@Magical_Thinking]

Hi Bea & Theo, Your bedroom loft/mezzanine is gorgeous. Well done! Just so you know, I'm in the US and the link wouldn't work from my computer. It took me to the Omaze site but the Sprinter van doesn't show up and there's no way to submit/buy entries for any of their prizes. However, when I used your link from my mobile phone the Sprinter van shows up and I was able to enter. 🎉🥳

[@carolgibson2145]

@a beach Theo has explained all this

[@judithfryer7024]

When you look back to when you first started renovating the barn how little you knew and look at you both now both being able to do so much yourselves. Looks fab. Well done 🥂xx

[@dianneadams2294]

You two continue to amaze me. I love what you did to your clothing storage!

[@ltilley7343]

Yay! Electricity. Can't wait to see the first video of Bea cooking in her new kitchen!

[@teddygingerbear1372]

Agree, wholeheartedly! I was first drawn to Bee & Theo’s van life channel because both how they uniquely customized their van and Bee’s cooking in the van while on their overlander adventures. I think it goes way back to just before 2014 when we were researching our own potential on the road travel. As we then went onto buy an single axle Bambi Airstream, I was curious how Bee stocked her pantry and cooked in a smaller size kitchen. Now, we can all look forward to Bee cooking up a storm preparing all her great home grown veggies and herbs!

[@garnetbarkley7482]

Me either. 😊

[@eddiewalker7252]

Juicing fresh healthy smoothies from all those amazing fruit trees scattered around all their large Garden of Eden..

[@private15]

I love seeing Bee’s smile , I hope the smile inside matches the smile outside. Keep on doing the work.

[@allisongrimshaw8628]

i think so, she is smiling from her heart

[@angelomasciantonip9377]

@@Dennis-eh2vx when ya got them.... flaunt them as the saying goes..... imagine it brings in a few more vistors each week....

[@monalingan9523]

Love, absolutely love the dresser that you two made. Everything is coming along beautifully. The two of you just shine with happiness as each thing is accomplished. Your faces absolutely glow.

[@furyan9382]

You can staple some linen inside the basket to look even nicer, Love what you did guys!! Well done!

[@anniemac3075]

This is the most exciting episode ever. Electricity, clothes storage, smiles all round, lovely to see you both so happy. Love your Animals Asia tshirt Theo. Big hugs to you both, can't wait to see the next video! Xx

[@LatmaTVulpanstudent]

So exciting! Putting felt feet on the bottom of the clothing crates is one last chore. Bea's background really shines in how meticulously the board cuts were made. Bravo! Latma

[@brendahogue5487]

Theo is so talented making things it will look gorgeous

[@gnaastiin2963]

the bit with Bea and Gingy having a cuddle treat on the bed was everything. feeling that! happy for you all!!

[@linda4th]

It all looks absolutely wonderful. Your vision has come to life perfectly. Can't wait to see the kitchen finished and all the other projects you most certainly have in mind. So happy to be on this journey with you 🥂

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@nancibishof6462]

What a great week getting the electricity finally done and your bedroom completed. Fabulous transformation!

[@ginacrusco234]

The clothing cupboard is so stylish with its smooth white outside and rugged wood crates inside, and the decor on the top is beautiful. This really has made your structure a home, especially when filled with clean fragrant sun-dried laundry.

[@tonivalenzuela8274]

I never want the vlog to end. I know the amount of work that you put into it and it shows. Bea using her bottom to keep the wood from moving, so cute. The cabinet for the the crates turned out so nice.Theo's construction skills along with Bea's precise measuring together produced a very usable addition to how you live. How you decorated it Bea was very cute. Proper bedroom now. I love looking at the interior of the barn, remembering where it started until now has been epic. Just loved it. Thanks for sharing the process and yourselves.

[@TheNewbys]

LOVE what you guys have done with that space - well done! We've just started a renovation of a farm in Northern Portugal and you've been a huge inspiration. SO many of our subscribers, new and old, have recommended we say hi and get in touch with you guys, so here we are saying hi!! Congrats on your absolutely beautiful home and we hope we can share ours with you one day. John, Tara and Crusoe xx

[@Angela-1974]

It looks great 😁👍 Love how Ginjey was in the corner just sleeping through out the construction and drilling 😻😂

[@debbiegarza1287]

I love the fusion of rustic/modern/dark/light combined with your personal nick-knacks. So homey & cozy.

[@melanieeden873]

LOVE IT!! It’s becoming so homey and cozy. Well done to you both!

[@SuzanneWho]

I love how Furnando is in the middle of everything. That picture of him on the steps is so nice. I guess GingyBear is off doing her thing. Everything is really starting to come together. Looks so good! You are living the life I wish I had. ❤️😎🐈‍⬛ Posted too soon, there’s your ginger girl.

[@alicecain4851]

I was going to say - but Gingie... LoL Glad you saw her!

[@agibsonallan]

I do love that small kitchen window with the exposed stone, it minds me of the flintstones house

[@MissLauren20]

Huge improvements! I love the wardrobe and all of Bee’s trinkets. I’m excited to see the kitchen completed. You guys have done a fabulous job putting your new home together, enjoy it!!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@DanUnplanned]

You guys have gave me the insight to move to Spain this summer to try and find a better life the uk is terrible and getting worse! So thank you for the push I needed to better my future love the videos guys! Hope this is the year I can hit 1000 subs on KZbin! I know it’s way off your channel but I’m new and learning

[@RC206]

I love the mirror in the corner downstairs next to the sofa...it balances the space with heighth and reflects the stunningly beautiful stone wall in it's frame! It's an amazing art piece in itself. How about 2 mirrors 🙂? Also, next time you're at IKEA, pick up a few packs of AA & AAA rechargeable lithium batteries (LADDA) & a battery charger (STENKOL). Your bedroom lamp will love you for it!

[@MamaVee50]

Love the crates, BUT sand the heck out of them. They are made with cheap wood and will snag every item of clothing you own. We treasure orange crates here in SoCal, but only use them for shoes, or household storage because of the snag/splinter issue. 🌺

[@mrssue9137]

Love your cuddles with gingy bear. You are both doing so well. Enjoy every moment in your lovely home.

[@brendaprovence1750]

Things really coming together. It’s always special to have your own little corner with your little extra little things that you use them daily basis like your lipstick and stuff. And then it seems like home

[@sst6358]

And in the mirror you can see the beautiful stonework the beautiful railing and the beautiful woodwork in your ceiling just Dreamy 💛💛

[@MacrobianNomad]

Barn! What barn? This a beautiful home. Every time I am so excited for the new video and end up with a big smile so impressed with all your hard work. Kudos to you Bee and Theo ❤️

[@deborahblair3672]

Bee - I love your dress. You look fantastic. What would be really neat is a mini stool encased with a separate frame on top - to sit and do your make up. The frame you can use to place your make-up while you apply in front of your mirror.

[@myfavs253]

The cabinet looks nice. I would recommend you seal that raw wood. I have antique wooden dressers and the raw wood discolored my clothes. On to the next project!

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Lining them will prevent the clothes from getting dirty too but maybe that’s a lesson they’ll need to learn for themselves.

[@uslee19]

I hope they sand and stain the outsides to a darker color. I actually don’t think they look good with the orange spray paint. Otherwise, I think it’s great.

[@galdessa1]

@@uslee19 They look awful. Ikea have cheap cloth storage boxes that would suit that area better. also need a rug on the floor.

[@uslee19]

@@galdessa1 Baskets would look really good. But they custom made those cubbies for those crates. I agree they need a rug. Something handmade or woven will suite the style.

[@jenniferr2057]

@@uslee19 oh... And I LOVE it!

[@deborahwhite2339]

I love the clothes storage that Theo made. The bedroom area is lovely and cosy. The pussycats attest to that. It really is amazing that you converted a nasty old goat shed into a beautiful home. well done!

[@bestbabylullabies]

Lovely! So inspiring. Love the channel.

[@dhow5732]

I surprised myself how much i liked the clothes storage/cupboard/draw thingy. Then again every time you both build something it ends up looking good.

[@michellelouise9863]

I love your teamwork! It’s so lovely to watch. 🌟💐

[@janettegrove5085]

Hi. If u stain that crates a dark oak colour, it would make a nice contrast against the white furniture wood

[@shirleydaras6355]

It is so adorable to see both of you so excited to have your home coming together, Bea getting her things organized ❣👍🥰 Theo with the power situation 👍😺❣ just lovely. Truely happy for you both, you so deserve to be happy and excited for your lifes adventures. 😺❣👍🥰☺️

[@susansullivan2071]

You are both so creative and such inspiring people thank you for sharing your life

[@margarettt7675]

I think the main reason I enjoy your channel is that you two remind me of what it was like to be young, the ups, the downs, the dreams, the striving...

[@Lesleymehnert]

I love watching you both making your home together, you’re such a great team, I can’t wait to see the next episode x

[@todddarbyshire7944]

Your place is so comfy and cozy. It must be very satisfying to realize you have accomplished so much of it with the help of your imagination and your team work. What a HUGE transformation from the goat shed it was not so very long ago. Thanks for taking us on the journey. It’s also fun to see Ricky every so often. He seems very invested in these projects as well. Just like the both of you, he is becoming world famous too.

[@oregonstrong1080]

Oh Bea, I know you must be happy to have a proper place for your clothes, beauty items, jewelry etc. I can relate, Being a female that travels in a Van, that loves all things girly… along with travel. I do miss having a nice organized/easy to access area for my “pretty” things. I am happy for you (it’s the little things in life✨)…It all looks so very nice.

[@lita9281]

its not a barn!!!!! its your beautiful tiny home that you designed yourselves!!!.. just beautiful!!!!!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

You are such a great team. You compliment each other’s strengths. So proud of you two. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@craigbowie8925]

Having watched this from the very beginning I marvel at not just your construction but your decorating. This is really marvelous. Well done both of you.

[@GM-cq6ez]

Theo knows exactly what he's doing. Yes, indeed. The mezzanine looks beautiful, and is a much better place for that mirror! Nice to see B so excited about the new bedroom, which the cats enjoy as well. One advice (from personal experience): It's easier to acquire things than it is to dispose of them! Theo, you're the greatest.

[@loril.mangold8160]

This video is so sweet, I love how your Cats can climb the ladder, I love the shots of wild flowers, and most of all Gingybear laying with Her Human, Bea, How sweet that is, you can tell How much Gingy LOVES, Bea, sooo cool, and you can Tell Gingy is Dearly loved, all the New projects are Beautiful

[@iluvhou]

I'm not close to halfway through the video and my eyes started stinging with tears seeing the items on the stove and kitchen counter. I'm busting with love and happiness for you 2. Look at your home! 💓💗💕💞💖💝

[@angeladavis7081]

Your loft is looking fantastic!!! Good job Theo on the dresser. Bee your things placed on top of your dresser look so good. Everything is coming together now. When your kitchen is completed you’ll be done , right?? You both should be so proud of what you have accomplished. Both your fur babies are making there selfs at home too. Bee, I’m so glad you are feeling better you look wonderful. Soon you will be sitting on your front porch drinking lemonade and admiring all you have done. We love you. Texas Girl🇨🇱🇨🇱❤️❤️😁

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

The oscillating cut off tool: I too thought I wouldn’t use it that often, but once you have it (especially as mine is a battery cordless one) there are so many jobs it’s perfect for. Great video with amazing progress as always. 👍

[@gerrygold9273]

The loft looks good. The storage space fits like a glove. A great idea to build your own. I think the pull out crates would look fantastic painted. Even if you painted the crates black to match the banister rails.. the black and white would look amazing. Certainly the black does go well with the beautiful grain of the barn walls. Thank you for sharing the barns journey back to life.

[@alisonward3167]

The dresser looks lovely 😊 have you thought about putting strips of felt on the underside of the crates so that they don’t scratch the wood?

[@cindy-ml7vo]

They mention it, that's their plan

[@samgould9930]

Did you watch all the vid?

[@Ts7005]

I agree, would put strips all the way from back to front.

[@debrandw246]

Omg. Your drawers just look incredible. I could not envision the cupboard until you put it together. It is just simply beautiful. I just love it. It's striking. You are so creative. Well done both. 👏 Be proud of yourselves. Look how far you ha e come. Wow. So happy for you. ❤

[@DebReed54]

So happy for you! The barn is coming along nicely. Love your outfits Bea!

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Love your new organizer-storage, how you're putting together Ginjey and Furrnando's bedroom, how delighted you two look, and the clean cut and fresh cap Theo is sporting 😊👍🏼. V happ for you❣

[@DiamondDustAndVerdigris]

God bless Ricky for standing on the stairs to get those shots!😆 This project being done just makes me smile! Good on you both for all your ingenuity and hard work. 🙂

[@martinethevenau69]

The new crate shelf build is fantastic. Looks lovely with your personal touch Bea. You can be so proud of all you have achieved. Bravo.

[@nickduffy8482]

Well done you beautiful couple, that is a lot of progress and it’s so nice to share your excitement. The mezzanine bedroom is looking so cozy and must be lovely to sleep in with that velux window letting in the cool night air.

[@MsLinz1975]

Hi Bee . I wanted to share with you a little trick to get your salad ingredients nice and dry. Take one clean tea towel . Place your washed produce in the middle of the towel twist and turn till your food is safely wrapped up. You should have at this point a little bundle like Dick whittenton (the cat who left to find his fortune) grab the excess. Raise your arm high and swirl and swirl . All the excess water will fly off and the remaining water will be absorbed by the tea towel. Hey presto. Dry salad or what ever was in there . No need for kitchen towel or salad spinner. My oldest Italian friend taught me this and Is a great trick for the minimal outdoor kitchen. Hope this helps. Much love

[@deb0523ful]

Hello from Louisiana. I am amazed how yall come up with things and it is simply wonderful. Love yall

[@leoniemeaux5687]

I followed you for some time now. The transformation of the goat hut to this beautiful home is amazing. Any heartaches along the way have been worth it. This is a cozy and warm home you will think of and come home to after your travels. God Bless - you've done a wonderful job. I can't wait for the next video!

[@annallen2749]

Hello from Seattle, WA! Thank you for every one of your posts. Makes my day so happy. ❤️

[@terisiamote4099]

I am so happy to hear the sound of Beas voice, she sounds happy.

[@ppoe1952]

Oh my gosh...you two have just done a wonderful, talented job of getting everything together. it is so beautiful. Who knew when you were cleaning out the old barn, it would turn out so pretty.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

25 years ago. We built our countertops out of recycled wood. After it was glued and screwed together; we put 4 layers of polyurethane on it. It looks as good today as it did then. Suggest you consider using some of your pretty Hickory and make yours. Also suggest you close up the end with a cabinet end panel.

[@joanstorer6370]

Hi Theo & Bee. Your home looks beautiful now, a real credit to you both for all the hard work & effort youv'e put in. You are a great team. Good to see you both so happy. Relax a bit now & enjoy. Cheers Joan from Morecambe.

[@timcalhoon7469]

I would put some little hooks in the roof studs right above your new unit so you. an hang the little lanterns! They would look very nice with little battery powered candles in them plus it would give you more room for your precious treasures!

[@AURPH79]

You guys are so creative and making everything look great!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello

[@PissedoffAmerican1159]

Maybe some kind of pretty floral shelf paper for inside the wooden crates? I think you’ll appreciate something between ur fabrics and the wood

[@RillaG]

So fun seeing it all come together! We love fixing up our little home too. :)

[@sharolfowler2859]

What a great pair you two are. The cupboard for clothes is beautiful. You both should be so very proud of your new home....

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear how are you doing?

[@sunshinestuart4847]

So incredibly excited for you two. It looks amazing and having electricity must feel monumental in your completing process.

[@marymemlendon5522]

Everything looks so cozy. You have a home. Now is the fun part. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. ❤️

[@michaelhoward1969]

Lovely to see it all coming together. Well done. You have worked hard and it looks fantastic.

[@eileeninmaine333]

I just can't believe how lovely your barn home is, and it gets more and more lovely with each thing you do there! It's a stunner!!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@jennya2439]

The clothing cubbies look awesome - way better than a flatpack!!! Everything is coming together so well, just the kitchen bench tops and you’re stunning home will be complete☺️ Awesome result to all of your team-work, blood, sweet and tears, Theo and Bee - well done, I’m so happy for you 👍☺️

[@KristiPrice007]

The shelves look great! I bet it is so relaxing to lay in bed and see and hear when it's raining outside. I just love everything, you two should be so proud of yourselves. ps> you should get one of those roll down projector screens for your loft to have movie night. Anyhow, have a great evening and love from Florida! xoxo

[@26beegee]

I REALLY like the metal on your loft railing!

[@lydiamitchell6814]

Love you guys!!!

[@kindness5130]

WOW!!! I have been following you since your van conversions and travels; then, shoveling out all the barn mess. Just look what you two have accomplished!!! I am so very happy for you both! Great job!!! Such joy! All your hard work and with such fantastic rewards! Thank you both so very much for sharing your amazing journey. Truly love this. Lovely. 😊👌

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on

[@TREVONBACH]

To a warm brilliant man and a smile on a woman that makes my day a little brighter... i thank you. Your wonderful channel is amazing in its simplicity yet daring in documenting it all. Thank you both. And I dont have to say good luck. Clearly you are living the dream. Be well, stay safe, live long.

[@katejohnson2474]

I'm writing the word 'nodule' just to make Theo chuckle when he tries to pronounce it🤭 It looks amazing, your efforts are brilliant and complementary 🥰

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@loril.mangold8160]

WOw, I Love that drawer shelving unit you built in your loft space it looks really good. I Love that little narrow window you in your kitchen that you put glass in, I love how the rocks frame the window, I never saw all the videos of when you built the kitchen, but I do remember, all the plaster work Theo did, and all the work Bea did on all the wood sanding and paint Danish oil, then somehow I lost your videos, for almost a year, I'm glad I found your videos again, you are a Great team working together

[@mariajoaopeixoto9006]

Olá queridos! Não sei inglês e ainda não sei traduzir no Google (tenho 80 anos) Não percebi o que disseram, mas sei que as mulheres sabem fazer tudo, seja lá o que for..... A vossa casinha está a ficar tão linda....... só falta o WC....... Beijinhos 😘😘❤️❤️🙏🙏 da Maria João 💟 de Lisboa

[@ivydickson7596]

Hola Maria, muy bien y gracias por tu informacion. De Ivy en Nuveo Zealandia.

[@joantrotter3005]

Hopefully you can translate comments? On my screen, it's the symbol that looks like a ⚙. Open that and you should be given setting options. Translate is one of these. I know, right? I would hurt myself getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night! Apparently, some people have larger bladders?

[@camillaholst7321]

It has been amazing to follow your journey with your portugese property and the old barn. I have laughed and cried with you, and now I'm just so proud ❤ Thank you for taking us along. Greetings from Camilla in Denmark ☀️

[@janbrussow-ross7766]

Love your spirt, kitties, and your home is truely beautiful!

[@peasenhalljesus]

You Guys are the sweetest pair on the planet 🌎

[@bethcollier3789]

Well done you two. Ginger and Fernando have wonderful hard working parents. Congraturlations.

[@offgrid24seven]

Cabinets look great. You might want to get some felt to glue on the bottom of the clothes crates, so it doesn’t scrape.

[@pattycake5365]

All you need now Bea, is a small rug for your knees in front of your pull out crates. You guys did a bang out job.

[@Zillah82]

I came in on the video of you all digging out all the straw and poo in an old barn and I have to say you've majorly blown away my expectations of what you were going to do with the space. You both should be really proud. It is turning out so stunning.

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you ☺️

[@monkeylover645]

Oh my goodness Bea and Theo I just love your bedroom , I bet it was so exciting putting all your nick knacks up thats the best part , I love doing all the vases and photo frames etc only you have the little personal touches, it's looking stunning well done both of you ❤❤😊

[@carolynmills513]

That's a lot of tasks ticked off. Building new racks for those beautiful crates. Laundry clean AND put away. ( mine gets clean, but it often sits clean in the dryer or basket.) The home is now lighted, cleaning up, wow 👏. It must be such a relief to see the finish line. Only trim around the skylight and bedroom is done, right? Just a few more things for the kitchen, and it will be done as well. I can only take clutter for so long and it starts to get to me, so I understand completely, Bea. Also, you looked so cute in your skirts and tees in this video. And...Theo's socks matched. Congratulations guys, you deserve this. Now just a few thousand things to do around your property. Don't worry, the list never ends! Love from Indiana, USA.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@The Indie Projects ... WHAT an amazing transformation guys !!!! From a rat infested old straw and faeces, truly dilapidated animals barn to ..... VOILÀ !!! the most modernised, highly prized, beautifully pointed, sophisticated studio abode, with mezzanine , in central Portugal 👏👏👏👏👏 an incredible transformation; brought to fruition by the humble hands of a young pommie couple with virtually no experience in the restoration of stone-built animal shelters, left unattended and exposed to the elements for decades. A resounding round of applause is warranted for this outstanding accomplishment, Theo and Bea 🇭🇲🤗💞🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@theindieprojects]

❤️❤️

[@petergundel2956]

Glue some strips of felt onto the bottom of the crates, it will keep the white boards from getting scratched.

[@44buddhist]

What you have both achieved is beyond magnificent, and I feel quite emotional (in a happy way) watching you coming to the end of this epic build. I have so much admiration for you both, and you are truly inspiring. Thank you for taking me along on this journey and giving me courage. Love and Blessings to you both and your animal family xx

[@susanalbone5101]

Good job guys. Who would have thought that a few crates would look so amazing. It’s really looking very cosy and homely and it’s what you want which matters so much. Take care, be safe. 💕. Dorset, UK

[@andreagossmann1898]

I'm completely struck at how far you have come through your hard, hard work. It must be so satisfying!

[@sarahcox9284]

Looks absolutely smashing,really cosy and homely. Bee's rings are beautiful and the brass lanterns look super.

[@janmoline]

Can I give it 10 thumbs up? So wonderful to see how tickled you each are with what you’ve done! Truly, you’ve done an amazing job!!! Good on you!!!

[@frankr7902]

You should sand and stain the baskets with the same color as the ceiling, I think it would look amazing