You’ve done a beautiful paint job, Julie, and the mirrors are gorgeous! Please consider not painting your stairs black; the wood is so warm and beautiful, but, in my opinion black is cold. The black wrought iron banister stands out and looks great but it will disappear with black steps. This is my opinion and I’m sure there will be lots of different opinions about this. I love your cozy Italian getaway, you’ve put a lot of work into it.❤️🇨🇦
@@chrismaraccini8108 riiiight?!? And now I think she’s coming from living in that old castle for so long. She probably wants new new now. But this IS new new. Except for utilities/upkeep/safety of course-I wouldn’t rip up, tear down, remove, anything that was in fine condition. And SallyAnn has a good idea, they are just painted wood. Repainting them with a runner would look so nice. 🇮🇹 Aren’t those walls in the kitchen extraordinary?? 😍
@@mnamber Yes I love the way that whoever redid the walls left openings for the original stone walls to show through. Such a sweet home. Doesn't it make you feel like buying one of your own in Italy?
@@chrismaraccini8108 doing my ancestry I found my family comes from Nespolo sooooo, a trip at least may be in my future. And, who knows, I may not come back 😀
Brava Julie! You did a marvelous job - I am always awed by your determination and ability to complete your tasks. The little house is turning into a GEM.
And pulling the tape at an angle, instead of straight toward you. Edited to say that your design is so lovely. The curation shows your attention to detail. Anyone would feel at home there. It is a place that is feeling like a warm hug, a gentle soft landing to decompress and create life long memories
And, all blue and green tape isn't the same. The core inside tells you which is what by color. The orange core of blue tape is the delicate one that is best used for this. It won't remove the paint underneath as long as the paint isn't chipped and peeling. And, yes prep always takes longer than the actual paint job. My husband is a contractor and I used to work with him. Customers have a hard time understanding why it takes so long to do a job and why it costs so much. You can't just slap a coat of paint over the old and it will be good. And, when you have to go in behind people that have tried to do things themselves without knowing what they are doing it takes even longer than it would before. Another thing, when using tape, pull it as soon as you are done painting that area so the paint doesn't dry and also cause peeling. Paint one wall then pull the tape before you go on to the next. Also, using wider tape will make it where you can use a roller on it and not get paint on the other areas.
If you paint the stairs they will show wear and tear quickly. If you want them dark then get a dark opaque stain to put on them instead of actual paint.
It looks terrific, Julie. I agree about keeping the stairs wood rather than painting them black. I usually love black and use it all over my house, but I tend to agree with Jan's comment below. I can hardly wait to get back to Italy. It's been a long three years...
Adding the second paint color on the hall made such a difference ! Love it! And please don’t paint the stairs. The wood is so beautiful, warm and inviting. A nice contrast to the paint. What a sweet get-away you are creating.
The bedrooms look gorgeous, and it’s obvious that you’ve thought of every little detail. I agree with everyone else here about leaving the stairs as they are. How about a shabby chic two tone finish on the rails, with maybe a little bit of bronze paint dotted here and there on the parts that won’t be touched.
Really love your decorating style! Agree with others against painting the stairs black. Scuffs on wood just add to the antique charm but scuffs on black not so much. What's next, the kitchen? 😊
You did AMAZING, Julie, that must be so satisfying! Please don't paint those stairs black, do a dark or very dark stain instead. Trust me, you'll regret it if you paint.
You're hanging the laundry outside on a top patio reminds me of older TV or movie shows that tell a story about the people in New York etc. Since there were a lot of Italian immigrants that came to the New World the same way they did things in the old Country was done here. Always enjoying your enthusiasm over new treasure. Thanks for sharing
Seeing the little Italian house and the renovations are my favorite! One of my biggest regrets in an old home renovation was painting the beautiful wood stairs. Off topic, but your hair looks so pretty! 😊
There is a way to mark a straight line that goes much quicker. You will still need to tape before painting, but the “measuring” is much easier. Get a “chalk line marker”. It is very accurate. Instructions on how to use it are included. I love your little Italian house and all you have done to restore, renovate, and decorate it.
I like what you've done. I especially liked the black paint on the wall sconce. Plus that mirror you fell so madly in love with is out of this world perfect. Congrats!
Painting on a special antique lamp with a sharpie is the perfect representation of English aristocracy combined with American style. - Or a description of your personality. And I love it! 🥰
Fabulous! You’ve done such a great job, Julie. The mirrors are perfect and the carpet fab. Please don’t paint the stairs…a stain maybe, but they’re so lovely and rich as they are. Your home is taking excellent shape, and will be a glorious haven for restful getaways from Mapperton. ❤
Oh my, what a great paint job and those mirrors are just beautiful, especially the Venetian one. Such a calm and lovely retreat you are creating for yourself and those fortunate to spend time with you.
How beautiful! You've done so much already and it looks amazing! After 5 years of living in Italy after moving from Los Angeles, we recently just bought a Tuscan seaside villa along the Livorno coast. It's been a whirlwind as you can imagine, but piano piano we are getting there. Tuscan may seem large but you never know, one day we might run into one another 😊 Ciao from Casa Ardor!
I adore you sweetheart grandma from Canada,endless energy,constantly working so hard just I’m speechless how wonderful you are,able accomplished so much congratulations on excellent job in Italy end in England You chose to be ambassador of greatness preserving historic legacy…..not many people will be able to what you doing.Hope you can get some rest on well deserved holidays.Thanks for amazing never ending journey
Having painted many rooms in my day the taping is the worst part of the job but the most necessary. Love what you are doing to your little Italian home. Keep up the good work.
You’ve done a very good job, having renovated an old stone house in France I can appreciate the sheer hard work with long days, set backs and triumphs all made more difficult by time restrictions. You have inspired me to re-decorate, every time my husband hears that word from my lips I can see the fear 😂🤣😂🤣 well done!
Julie the paint job is fantastic and the hall runner is gorgeous. If you paint the stairs black, I bet some Italian folk inspired stencils in a lighter colour on the risers would be nice.
Form one decorator to another...I wish you had painted the entire wall !!!!It would have made the hallway/room look bigger.! It's a lovely colour for certain...best of luck in your reno!!!!
I love the outcome! It is quite lovely. The art, and the rug look perfect in that hallway! I also wanted to say how much I love your online flea market finds!
Great job on the paint. I agree I would not paint the stairs black the natural wood looks so warm and cozy. And I was disappointed when you did not take us along for the Americano, love your little village.
Well done Julie. The house is a testament that you have an eye for design! Beautiful! I love repurposing and recycling used items. The mirror over the desk compliments the bed and colors in the bedroom so well. What a find!
You've done a really good job on decorating the hallway, including the painting. Please reconsider painting the stairs. The wood is a lovely colour and gives an aged look. Painting them will look modern and will be a pain to keep looking nice because the paint will be scratched etc quickly and easily
So lovely Julie ! I had no idea your sweet Italian home was so spacious ! Can’t wait to see upcoming reveals ! You and your family truly deserve this Home away Home ! Now that you have put your heart and Soul into it all who enter through it’s door will feel instantly Welcomed ! I feel at home just watching you restore it room by room ! Love your Channel soooooo much ! ❤
Congrats on your first propper project 😊 your americano is well deserved. Ps… little pro tip… decide if you want your stairs black before you start sanding. If you go for black you just need to sand a little bit to make the new paint stick…if you want to sand it propperly to get to the natural wood surface its quite a different job 😊😊 as always great funnyo follow you
That paint job looks absolutely professional. You nailed the color and the work. How is your schedule and budget holding up? The number one job of a Project Manager is to stay on budget and schedule.
I love your Italian Home renovation video's. It is so stylish and beautifully done. The colours are perfect and the bedrooms are serene. So jealous of the hot weather right now. Can't wait to see your next job.
Very nice indeed! Well done! Looks amazing! HINT: Put a small piece of painter tape, by touch up spots. Enjoyed this and the skiing was earned, you deserved a break! 🌿🩷
Your bedrooms look great. Some thoughts about painted stairs: 1) Paint is less durable than stain; 2) Everyone I know with very dark floors regrets that decision as every fleck of dust shows up strongly. In other words, the stairs will look filthy all the time. 3) Black trim is so trendy that it will be very, very dated quite soon. This happened in the 1970s and also had a very short shelf life.
I love your designs! Mirrors and lamp are beautiful ❤️! Bedroom is stunning! That's the same shade I did for my bedroom 🙂❤️! You did a terrific job! I love your hallways!
Wow, wow, wow! It looks wonderful! I was hoping to see the mirrors up, but it will be a treat for the next time. They were both beautiful. Not only do you have a good eye for beautiful things, but your eye for what will fit perfectly, size wise, is spot on!
Beautiful - one good painting tip when two colors meet; if you painted the tape with the white color before you painted the gray, the gray color would not "bleed" under the tape onto to the white color. Hope you know what I mean 😄 The house and your job is stunning.
Julie, your little house is gorgeous! I love what you have done with it. It has so much character! What will you do when you finish renovating? Have you made friends in Fivizzano? Are there restaurants besides the one you go to for your Americano? I would love to see a typical day for you!
Julie, you have done a fantastic job with this renovation of your Italian Home! Love the combination of wall colors. The stairs are perfect the railings look rich, cannot believe how comfortable and perfectly done the bedrooms are, and the mirrors is stunning! Truly this has all anyone could want for a home in Italy that they can enjoy, and relax after a full day in the village. So well done! Your energy is vivacious and cannot believe how you just keep right on going and stopped to rest by heading to the slopes! lol Not sure if you plan to go to Italy when they have this special festival held when they dress in renaissance costumes (if they should please) and meet to just walk around the terrace (Not sure where it is held , maybe Florence?) and they eat and talk and enjoy time together with others as maybe their friends/family! I did see this once and forgot where it was held or just when? I know it was a fun time for all and the dressing up was looking to be such fun. I think some did dance as well!? It would be a lovely vlog and maybe you have done this before, not sure? Certainly, think you would love it, and would hope maybe Luke would too, but not sure? He probably would once there!? I did not hear which of the Villas won from those we voted on not too long ago? I think somehow I have missed this along the way? Enjoyed so much touring them and then being able to vote on the one we may think was the best at least from our own perception. they were all so lovely I could barely make a choice! I did , but it is super hard and would have loved any one of them! To know they were for sale, and someone could even buy one (If it were possible anyway, which most could not LOL) but that was an exciting though!
What a great job, Julie!! Love that you love this house so much that you are spending the time and energy to make sure it is perfect and to your very high standards! Wonderful that you have a bit of a bolthole to go to when you want or need to disconnect for a bit and work on something (like your dissertation??!!) Also love the items that you purchased for the bedrooms. The two mirrors ,in particular, are lovely! Thanks for including us on your adventures in Italy!
Julie, the hall looks beautiful. Which leads me to wonder if you'd get a sharper, more pleasing result if you removed the switch plates and painted under them instead of taping them off. Nice work either way.
Omg it looks amazing! Good job. Yeah don't bother painting the stairs they look fab if you paint them black let me tell you from experience in my NYC loft our floors were painted black and it showed EVERYTHING! If you truly want it darker just stain it a tad richer.
It looks so beautiful, I love it!! I think you should buy another house in that town and get it redone, even if it takes a year or two and sell it, you did a fabulous job. Thank you for sharing.
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Julie, your jubilation is wonderful.
So glad your search has been rewarded.
Thank you for this!
You’ve done a beautiful paint job, Julie, and the mirrors are gorgeous! Please consider not painting your stairs black; the wood is so warm and beautiful, but, in my opinion black is cold. The black wrought iron banister stands out and looks great but it will disappear with black steps. This is my opinion and I’m sure there will be lots of different opinions about this. I love your cozy Italian getaway, you’ve put a lot of work into it.❤️🇨🇦
The little Italian house vids are my favorite BY FAR.
Mine too
PLEASE don’t touch the stairs. They’re so beautiful!!
This little house is so amazing!! ❤❤❤
The stairs look like they're already painted brown - not a natural wood finish. I'd paint them pale but then put a runner up the middle.
@mnamber I was thinking the same, could always do if need be at a later date, but I like a little character in a home.
@@chrismaraccini8108 riiiight?!? And now I think she’s coming from living in that old castle for so long. She probably wants new new now. But this IS new new.
Except for utilities/upkeep/safety of course-I wouldn’t rip up, tear down, remove, anything that was in fine condition. And SallyAnn has a good idea, they are just painted wood. Repainting them with a runner would look so nice. 🇮🇹
Aren’t those walls in the kitchen extraordinary?? 😍
@@mnamber Yes I love the way that whoever redid the walls left openings for the original stone walls to show through. Such a sweet home. Doesn't it make you feel like buying one of your own in Italy?
@@chrismaraccini8108 doing my ancestry I found my family comes from Nespolo sooooo, a trip at least may be in my future. And, who knows, I may not come back 😀
Brava Julie! You did a marvelous job - I am always awed by your determination and ability to complete your tasks.
The little house is turning into a GEM.
Thank you so much!
Great job Julie! The colors are working well together so far. The stairs are lovely the way they are. I hope you will consider leaving them alone.
This is why you use green or blue tape. Less pull on paint, but it looks great. Take it from a fussy painter .. It's coming together, Julie ❤️
Thanks for the tip
And pulling the tape at an angle, instead of straight toward you.
Edited to say that your design is so lovely. The curation shows your attention to detail. Anyone would feel at home there. It is a place that is feeling like a warm hug, a gentle soft landing to decompress and create life long memories
And, all blue and green tape isn't the same. The core inside tells you which is what by color. The orange core of blue tape is the delicate one that is best used for this. It won't remove the paint underneath as long as the paint isn't chipped and peeling. And, yes prep always takes longer than the actual paint job. My husband is a contractor and I used to work with him. Customers have a hard time understanding why it takes so long to do a job and why it costs so much. You can't just slap a coat of paint over the old and it will be good. And, when you have to go in behind people that have tried to do things themselves without knowing what they are doing it takes even longer than it would before.
Another thing, when using tape, pull it as soon as you are done painting that area so the paint doesn't dry and also cause peeling. Paint one wall then pull the tape before you go on to the next. Also, using wider tape will make it where you can use a roller on it and not get paint on the other areas.
Agree. That skinny white tape is definitely 'old school;' wider blue or green is just so much better, ease of use, no bleed, easy removal.
Both mirrors are beautiful, but the Venetian is a real stunner😀
If you paint the stairs they will show wear and tear quickly. If you want them dark then get a dark opaque stain to put on them instead of actual paint.
Nice job julie
Your little Italian house is such a happy and serene looking place, you’ve done such a beautiful job creating that look and feel!
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful old world transformation. You've kept the integrity of the place beautifully but yet made it your own. Love your discipline!
It looks terrific, Julie. I agree about keeping the stairs wood rather than painting them black. I usually love black and use it all over my house, but I tend to agree with Jan's comment below. I can hardly wait to get back to Italy. It's been a long three years...
Adding the second paint color on the hall made such a difference ! Love it! And please don’t paint the stairs. The wood is so beautiful, warm and inviting. A nice contrast to the paint. What a sweet get-away you are creating.
The bedrooms look gorgeous, and it’s obvious that you’ve thought of every little detail.
I agree with everyone else here about leaving the stairs as they are. How about a shabby chic two tone finish on the rails, with maybe a little bit of bronze paint dotted here and there on the parts that won’t be touched.
Really love your decorating style! Agree with others against painting the stairs black. Scuffs on wood just add to the antique charm but scuffs on black not so much. What's next, the kitchen? 😊
Living (sitting) room is next! Can't wait!
You did AMAZING, Julie, that must be so satisfying! Please don't paint those stairs black, do a dark or very dark stain instead. Trust me, you'll regret it if you paint.
You're hanging the laundry outside on a top patio reminds me of older TV or movie shows that tell a story about the people in New York etc. Since there were a lot of Italian immigrants that came to the New World the same way they did things in the old Country was done here. Always enjoying your enthusiasm over new treasure. Thanks for sharing
Seeing the little Italian house and the renovations are my favorite! One of my biggest regrets in an old home renovation was painting the beautiful wood stairs. Off topic, but your hair looks so pretty! 😊
There is a way to mark a straight line that goes much quicker. You will still need to tape before painting, but the “measuring” is much easier. Get a “chalk line marker”. It is very accurate. Instructions on how to use it are included. I love your little Italian house and all you have done to restore, renovate, and decorate it.
I like what you've done. I especially liked the black paint on the wall sconce. Plus that mirror you fell so madly in love with is out of this world perfect. Congrats!
Painting on a special antique lamp with a sharpie is the perfect representation of English aristocracy combined with American style. - Or a description of your personality. And I love it! 🥰
Fabulous! You’ve done such a great job, Julie. The mirrors are perfect and the carpet fab. Please don’t paint the stairs…a stain maybe, but they’re so lovely and rich as they are. Your home is taking excellent shape, and will be a glorious haven for restful getaways from Mapperton. ❤
Oh my, what a great paint job and those mirrors are just beautiful, especially the Venetian one. Such a calm and lovely retreat you are creating for yourself and those fortunate to spend time with you.
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
How beautiful! You've done so much already and it looks amazing! After 5 years of living in Italy after moving from Los Angeles, we recently just bought a Tuscan seaside villa along the Livorno coast. It's been a whirlwind as you can imagine, but piano piano we are getting there. Tuscan may seem large but you never know, one day we might run into one another 😊 Ciao from Casa Ardor!
I adore you sweetheart grandma from Canada,endless energy,constantly working so hard just I’m speechless how wonderful you are,able
accomplished so much congratulations on excellent job in Italy end in England You chose to be ambassador of greatness preserving historic legacy…..not many people will be able to what you doing.Hope you can get some rest on well deserved holidays.Thanks for amazing never ending journey
Great job on the walls! I love the 2 tone look. It's really coming together and it's looking amazing! 😍
Thank you!! 😊
Oh , I love your primary bedroom… It’s just beautiful but then again your little Italian house is just lovely and warm❤️ Well done😉
Love the hallway runner. Taping is the the most useful but infurating tedious job. The joy is in the removal.
Having painted many rooms in my day the taping is the worst part of the job but the most necessary. Love what you are doing to your little Italian home. Keep up the good work.
Just like in cooking the prep work takes the longest ... your taping is the prep work- your DIY is looking beautiful
Wow, Julie, you did a great job.
Thank you so much!
The music was the perfect rhythm for painting. ❤😊❤
You’ve done a very good job, having renovated an old stone house in France I can appreciate the sheer hard work with long days, set backs and triumphs all made more difficult by time restrictions. You have inspired me to re-decorate, every time my husband hears that word from my lips I can see the fear 😂🤣😂🤣 well done!
Julie, you have quirky, beautiful taste, both in your décor, and wardrobe choices. Everything is splendid!
Oh thank you!
*I love your smart, witty, and brilliant content. Especially the renovation series. 😃💜*
Thank you! 😊
Such a perfect, cozy, quirky and beautifully authentic space. Just like it’s owner. Be very proud of yourself. You made your dream come true❤️
Thank you so much!
@@AmericanViscountess ❤️
Much better black. Love these videos about your little Italia House.
I mean the wall sconce not the stairs.
Yes Julie Venetian mirror is perfect💖💖💖
Wow that looks stunning. I love your little apartment. It's starting to really come together! Bravo!
My favorite topic on your channel!
Agreed!
Your "Little Italian House" is beautiful Julie. Very cozy and welcoming. You mentioned "we" when skiing. Hope hubby got to come along and film.
Hubby and number 4. :-)
Julie the paint job is fantastic and the hall runner is gorgeous. If you paint the stairs black, I bet some Italian folk inspired stencils in a lighter colour on the risers would be nice.
Fantastic job! I love seeing the progress you’re making.
It’s making me want to buy a cute little Italian place as well!
Go for it!
Love love love watching you redo this little house! Great job, it’s turning out beautifully!
I love how hands on DIY you are! So refreshing! xx
That vintage mirror is gorgeous 😊
Form one decorator to another...I wish you had painted the entire wall !!!!It would have made the hallway/room look bigger.! It's a lovely colour for certain...best of luck in your reno!!!!
I love the outcome! It is quite lovely.
The art, and the rug look perfect in that hallway!
I also wanted to say how much I love your online flea market finds!
Great job on the paint. I agree I would not paint the stairs black the natural wood looks so warm and cozy. And I was disappointed when you did not take us along for the Americano, love your little village.
Looks amazing! The painting pulls it all together. Wasn’t sure why you chose that gray until I saw the painting. It’s beautiful. Well done. 😊
Julie - mirrors, rug and paint job looks great.
Well done Julie. The house is a testament that you have an eye for design! Beautiful! I love repurposing and recycling used items. The mirror over the desk compliments the bed and colors in the bedroom so well. What a find!
Thank you so much!
You've done a really good job on decorating the hallway, including the painting. Please reconsider painting the stairs. The wood is a lovely colour and gives an aged look. Painting them will look modern and will be a pain to keep looking nice because the paint will be scratched etc quickly and easily
So happy for you. This must be the best exhaustion ever. Must be so rewarding for you. Xoxo!
Your paint job was great. The wall line is straight and great colors.
Julie, you did an excellent job painting the hallway, and the color is the perfect shade! Not too dark and not too light. ☺
Thanks so much! 😊
All I can say is this color is the perfect color for your house
Julie, your little Italian house renovation has turned out beautiful, exquisite, charming… everything little detail is perfection
Thank you so much!
So lovely Julie ! I had no idea your sweet Italian home was so spacious ! Can’t wait to see upcoming reveals ! You and your family truly deserve this Home away Home ! Now that you have put your heart and Soul into it all who enter through it’s door will feel instantly Welcomed ! I feel at home just watching you restore it room by room ! Love your Channel soooooo much ! ❤
Thank you so much!
Congrats on your first propper project 😊 your americano is well deserved. Ps… little pro tip… decide if you want your stairs black before you start sanding. If you go for black you just need to sand a little bit to make the new paint stick…if you want to sand it propperly to get to the natural wood surface its quite a different job 😊😊 as always great funnyo follow you
That paint job looks absolutely professional. You nailed the color and the work. How is your schedule and budget holding up? The number one job of a Project Manager is to stay on budget and schedule.
The upstairs is almost done!! On to the downstairs!!!
All looks great Julie! PLEASE do not touch the stairs.NATURAL WOOD ,no paint or stain!!!!!!!
Julie you did a great job. I love the paint scheme. It is a great design element running trough each room tying them all together.
Masterfully painted; the border looks perfect. And those mirrors?! Especially the one for the primary bedroom ... chef's kiss!!
Thanks so much! 😊
I really look forward to your videos of your little Italian house. So sweet and lovely.
I love your Italian Home renovation video's. It is so stylish and beautifully done. The colours are perfect and the bedrooms are serene. So jealous of the hot weather right now. Can't wait to see your next job.
Thank you so much!
I agree leave the wood steps, it matches window frames and hall upstairs, keep it warm. And why work so hard on something that looks so beautiful
Looking great! You could always paint just the risers black… I really enjoy your little house videos 🥰
Very nice indeed! Well done! Looks amazing! HINT: Put a small piece of painter tape, by touch up spots. Enjoyed this and the skiing was earned, you deserved a break! 🌿🩷
Brilliant job taping and painting Julie! Congrats on a job well done!😁❤
Thanks so much! 😊
You're doing a wonderful job with this renovation.
Your bedrooms look great. Some thoughts about painted stairs: 1) Paint is less durable than stain; 2) Everyone I know with very dark floors regrets that decision as every fleck of dust shows up strongly. In other words, the stairs will look filthy all the time. 3) Black trim is so trendy that it will be very, very dated quite soon. This happened in the 1970s and also had a very short shelf life.
Great j9b Julie.I love your Venetian mirror for your main bedroom.Your house is so cosy and welcoming.
Thank you! 🤗
The mirrors are gorgeous! Great job with paint. I was holding my breath along with you! 😅
I’m loving your taste and decor. Just beautiful!!!❤
Thank you! 🤗
I love your designs! Mirrors and lamp are beautiful ❤️! Bedroom is stunning! That's the same shade I did for my bedroom 🙂❤️! You did a terrific job! I love your hallways!
Julie, the paint job looks amazing!!!! Good for you! I think this is only the beginning of your DIY ventures! Cheers!
I think so too!
It looks lovely, your choices have been stellar! Can't wait to see the mirrors up.
Carpet looks great with the hall art work. Fantastic job!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow, wow, wow! It looks wonderful! I was hoping to see the mirrors up, but it will be a treat for the next time. They were both beautiful. Not only do you have a good eye for beautiful things, but your eye for what will fit perfectly, size wise, is spot on!
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautiful - one good painting tip when two colors meet; if you painted the tape with the white color before you painted the gray, the gray color would not "bleed" under the tape onto to the white color. Hope you know what I mean 😄 The house and your job is stunning.
I know right! Preparing for painting takes longer than the painting itself! :D I was surprised myself whrn renovating my first apartment last year
Julie, your little house is gorgeous! I love what you have done with it. It has so much character! What will you do when you finish renovating? Have you made friends in Fivizzano? Are there restaurants besides the one you go to for your Americano? I would love to see a typical day for you!
Great idea!!
Julie, you have done a fantastic job with this renovation of your Italian Home! Love the combination of wall colors. The stairs are perfect the railings look rich, cannot believe how comfortable and perfectly done the bedrooms are, and the mirrors is stunning! Truly this has all anyone could want for a home in Italy that they can enjoy, and relax after a full day in the village. So well done!
Your energy is vivacious and cannot believe how you just keep right on going and stopped to rest by heading to the slopes! lol Not sure if you plan to go to Italy when they have this special festival held when they dress in renaissance costumes (if they should please) and meet to just walk around the terrace (Not sure where it is held , maybe Florence?) and they eat and talk and enjoy time together with others as maybe their friends/family!
I did see this once and forgot where it was held or just when? I know it was a fun time for all and the dressing up was looking to be such fun. I think some did dance as well!? It would be a lovely vlog and maybe you have done this before, not sure? Certainly, think you would love it, and would hope maybe Luke would too, but not sure? He probably would once there!?
I did not hear which of the Villas won from those we voted on not too long ago? I think somehow I have missed this along the way? Enjoyed so much touring them and then being able to vote on the one we may think was the best at least from our own perception. they were all so lovely I could barely make a choice! I did , but it is super hard and would have loved any one of them! To know they were for sale, and someone could even buy one (If it were possible anyway, which most could not LOL) but that was an exciting though!
thank you for such lovely comment and taking the time! xx Julie
I love bevelled glass.. its stunning.
Well done Julie. Every bedroom needs a mirror!
Wow! Your Italian house is beautiful!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌸🌺🌸🌺
Looks great Julie! The main bedroom is beautiful, really charming.
Thanks so much! 😊
Please keep stairs in natural wood, it keeps a more cosy feel, especialy as your grey is more a cooling colour
thanks for sharing, Julie! It's fun and inspiring to see you doing these different projects. Definitely go enjoy an americano!
Julie you did an amazing job…love the flea market finds..I love to find treasures as well…love your place..😘😊
What a great job, Julie!! Love that you love this house so much that you are spending the time and energy to make sure it is perfect and to your very high standards! Wonderful that you have a bit of a bolthole to go to when you want or need to disconnect for a bit and work on something (like your dissertation??!!) Also love the items that you purchased for the bedrooms. The two mirrors ,in particular, are lovely! Thanks for including us on your adventures in Italy!
Thank you so much!
Great job,Julie! Looks super! Looking forward to new mirrors being hung.❤
Coming soon!
Julie, the hall looks beautiful. Which leads me to wonder if you'd get a sharper, more pleasing result if you removed the switch plates and painted under them instead of taping them off. Nice work either way.
What a beautiful job you’ve done! So fun to watch the progression ❤
❤❤❤Julie’s enthusiasm!!!! All your purchases are spectacular!!!
Omg it looks amazing! Good job. Yeah don't bother painting the stairs they look fab if you paint them black let me tell you from experience in my NYC loft our floors were painted black and it showed EVERYTHING! If you truly want it darker just stain it a tad richer.
I am enjoying watching the transformation of your ittle Italian house. It is looking fabulous.
Thanks so much! 😊
it looks fabulous - a beautiful shade of grey😍
I think so too!
It looks so beautiful, I love it!! I think you should buy another house in that town and get it redone, even if it takes a year or two and sell it, you did a fabulous job. Thank you for sharing.
That's the plan!