Little ITALIAN HOUSE: PATIO MAKEOVER in 72 Hours! (my whole body aches!)
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How about a lemon tree? I’m thinking of my time in Sorrento. Lemons everywhere! And maybe an outdoor serving tray made of hand painted Italian tiles?
OMG that ewing machine table is a NECCHI. My grandmother gave me her NECCHI sewing machine that my grandfather bought for her when she came to USA. I treasure it and still use it. They are the best sewing machines...
You may have to treat the wrought iron with a rust coating for being in the environment. Be sure to do it early so the rust does not get a start.
I agree. Cast iron will rust easily. A quick coat of cleat sealer will make all the difference.
A pergola with a vine would look cool
I'm just like you. When I went back home to Germany I loved hearing the bells of the churches. Especially on Sunday mornings when the bells all over would ring them. I just saw the church steeple. So your able to hear them closer. 13:33 l have the same white shirt with stripes!!! Unbelievable!!
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I so look forward to “my” periodic trips to Italy … I appreciate that you invite me ❤
The table base is called a treadle and it works like the peddles on a bike to power the sewing machine.
I love everything you have done in your “Little Italian House”…it is soooo charming, and I am sure you and your family are going to enjoy making many memories there
Thank you so much!!! xx Julie
The skyline is amazing as well. It's very therapeutic to watch the clouds in the daytime in spring and summer 🌤️ 😊
Looks lovely - where did you get the patio furniture from and what type of wood are they made from? You work so hard and the end results are wonderful😃
Goodness me! I love everything you do. I know you’re in a truly privileged position and this enables you to do extraordinary things and go to extraordinary places. And that’s a bonus. But really I watch you for you and your great personality and your energy. And simply being true to yourself. 👍☕️🙏
The only thing missing is books,, that are for reading. You and your guest can sit in the Living Room, on your terrace, at the kitchen table or snuggle in bed with a good book.
Your Italian accent sounds so authentic! Good job, Julie :) You are going to love using your transformed patio!
Wow! Where do you get all your hutzpah and energy from? You have 4 children? Lovely! How old are they? You are lucky you haven't got the type of husband who tells you what and how to do everything but one that allows you the freedom and space to blossom your creativities!.
I love your newly decorated terrace with young olive trees! Are there any strong low maintenance colorful potted plants you can leave alone in direct sun and rain (since you don't live there every day to water and care for them)?
Lol it doesn’t.
Just watched! Looks so lovely. You could reuse those poles, one in each corner, and hang some string lights!! It already looks magical!
Julie may have thought of this, but if she plans to use the patio after dark a lot, be sure and put some pots of white flowers. They will glow in what light you have going on. Colored flowers just look dark and don’t show well at all. Good idea to have both.
Your not so loud but new softer Italian voice is beautiful. Played the video just listening to assure myself it was you. I love Your Little Italian House Renovation!
So beautiful!! Just a thought to add some feet to the bottom of the pots to get them off the tiles a bit and allow for drainage. Really really gorgeous terrace !!!
Great idea! More so than that, lifting them off the patio keeps them from contact with tile and keeps them cooler.
The sitting room looks so polished now with the pictures on the walls and the light. That brass coat/ hat stand was a great find as well.
One last thing, your Italian sounds so fluent. I’m so impressed.❤
I love that brass coat stand too!
This episode was so exciting. Happy Mother's day tomorrow. Patio looks great
Mother’s Day in England was a few weeks ago.
@@darlenechandler2403 ...then Happy English Mother's Day to you & from all us Americans Happy American Mother's
Day as well to Julie & other American-born moms. Probably May Day is associated with Mother's Day in Europe I would guess because the traditional crowning of "The Queen of May" (the Virgin Mary in Catholic countries) is usually the Sunday closest to Mayday (May 1st).
@@darlenechandler2403 of course she knows this; however, Julie is American, and more than likely observes both due to her American family.
You might consider two umbrellas or a sail cloth for the outdoor space to provide some shade. I also agree with previous comment, terra cotta pot dry out fast so some sort of irrigation system to keep your new trees moist so they don't dry out and die. Lost lost my olive tree a few months ago.
I love this! You're a woman after mine own heart. I love finding & recycling old bits & pieces for an eclectic, inviting look
Love the terrace transformation. I would move a few of the metal poles onto the adjacent rail and string lights. You can still do the rail extensions for hanging the laundry...love all the antiques and artwork too
Great idea!!!
Just wonderful! Only thing I’d want to add would be some kind of bit of shade/umbrella
Your terrace and sitting area really came together so well. I love all your treasure finds. 😊
Can't believe you put the furniture together all by yourself. I could never do it. It must give you a big feeling of accomplishment. Good for you.
Yes, you can… everything is marked you follow the simple directions… it’s as simple as it gets
I'm a huge church bell fan. The reverberation of the sounds shake you to your core in a great way. No messing around or delay or wasted time. You get right to your projects. I admire that so much. Can not wait to see the clothes you purchased at the town market. If most of your background colors in the building and road colors are so natural and neutral, you need to add the pop pop wow so not to disappear as you enjoy your Americano in the village center. So cute and comfy outfits. If I may a suggestion to add to your beautiful outside decor, purchase a very sturdy umbrella that extends out over your furniture. You can then use it on those extremely hot days to keep you cool and out of the hot sun. They usually wind up and down. When they are down, they take up little space. The one other idea would be to add a outdoor rug like sisal or some artificial woven floor covering under the furniture that you put together. It will also cool off and cut down on the heat reflection and be easier for your feet to handle if you choose to go barefoot up there. OK, one other thing, is a waterproof rubbermaid type closet or lift top storage for your cushions that you can easily put them away and take them out. You could store your candles, outside drinking (non-glass) glasses, napkins, accoutrements, etc. and not have to worry about having to go up and downstairs as much. OK, I just thought of one more thing is a very tiny alcohol fire feature for the table top. They can be as small or as large as you want and you can add that add'l ambiance.without firewood and there is little to no smoke involved to bother the neighbors. Sorry to throw all these thoughts out there but I can see you really enjoying that space for many months of the year.
Wow Maureen, every one of your suggestions is exactly what I was thinking and will really finish off the space for maximum comfort and use. I was also thinking of some kind of privacy screen on the side facing the neighbor who's windows are very close and they might even appreciate not having people looking down into their home. I thought she could use the poles left from the laundry line to put up some screening. Anyway, I hope she takes your advice.
A lot of great ideas for Julie to consider ❤❤❤
thank you! these are all GREAT ideas and I will def. consider some of them. Thank you so much!
Sometimes one can get great satisfaction from doing something all by yourself. Great job Julie
You did a wonderful job on the terrace.
Sitting room is beautiful.
Awwwww... keep the cement planter without dirt and make it a birdbath (maybe with a stick and stones so smaller birds don't drown). 🐦
If no one has suggested this yet, I would cover the soil in the platers with a layer of gravel or decorative stones to prevent the soil from splashing during a heavy downpour.
also to keep moisture in the compost, she probably should have lined the terracotta pots with plastic to stop the compost drying out.
Bad idea… the sun heats the stones up and burns the plants or trees
@@joniangelsrreal6262 so the pots should be shaded then, to stop the terracotta from reaching a high temperature
The Terracotta does not get nearly as hot as stones would. If retaining moisture is a problem, just put some mulch on top. However, I bet Julie has someone watering when she is gone!
Also drip pans under the planters.
I can tell this has been a joy for you to accomplish. I know it has been a lot of hard work but the pay off is absolutely fabulous.
Enjoy Mother's Day tomorrow. I'm hoping your Family has some surprises for you.
Well Julie, that was worth all the hard work you had to do! Your terrace looks fabulous and so inviting 😍 I love those olive trees. Good idea about the laundry.
I love your Italian house. What a splendid job you've done!
An smaller armoire would be good in the sitting room corner to add height to the room & much needed storage.
i like the clock! It gives us a real idea of long it takes.
Amazing transformation. Thank you for letting us in to see your homes.
Transformed! Excellent Italian already 👏
Look into ways to keep your pots moist while you're away, there are some good DIY ideas out there.
The house is getting so beautiful, cozy and perfect home. The terrace would be a wonderful space to be during the early hours in the morning and at the end of the day ir during the night. Enjoy and be happy.
Oh I can't wait for this, I've been dying to see the potential of that terrace!!!
Very nice. You should leave the laundry poles and string cafe lights from them. You could paint them
Julie your husband did a fantastic job in designing the patio.
Very lucky to be able to do this!
Where are the footmen when you need them! ( : And that was wonderful Italian! So impressed! Beautiful chairs and olive trees too!
Love the way the terrace turned out!! I can see why you love it. Maybe consider a faux plant wall (no maintenance!!) section to cover the view of the building that looks like rotting black mess? I have used the plant panels to cover bent cattle panel fencing to make a plant tunnel on our front walk. I have to actually tell people that it is fake!! I wish I could attach a picture!
Great idea!
You could use the poles where you have your laundry line to string patio lights to give a festive ambiance (if you have an external electric socket).
Absolutely beautiful! Love your terrace! Everything came together perfectly! The sewing machine table with the marble is beautiful too! Love the sitting room! Looks more cozy with all the art!
remember to have them LINSEED or synthetic OILED TREATED by autumn and best move them indoor or covered with a tarp, the humidity and cold in the winter will ruin even the best teak if untreated - PERSONAL experience, my grandpa’s house is nearby….
The terrace is beautiful. So inviting. Great job.
Beautiful, you need to add a green plant on the coffee table with a couple of accessories. Great job. speaking with your neighbour.
I would like some flowers on the terrace ...
If you plan to hang the laundry on the outside , you can use the poles for Bougainville and Clematis .
They don't need much maintance and add a lot of color
It´s coming toggether beautifully!!!! Congrats!!
Love everything here Julie! It would be great to have a patio umbrella that swivels, they have them with wifi and lighting. Sometimes a little privacy and shade would be great until the olive trees are mature! Great job!
Great idea!
Despite the fact that you are an aristocrat, you never let that get to your head! You are so down to earth, very relatable, very real! I just love your sweet humble personality and how motivated you are to tackle so much in your Italian and English homes. Bravo sweet lady!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
What BS - she’s built her channel on being better than others. I need to vomit 🤢
It's the reason she is my favorite. I love her down to earth personality and she works so hard for such beauty. She really cares about history.
Terrace looks great! Wonderful job.
I've been waiting for the terrace update and you've done a beautiful job! when you got excited speaking Italian with the neighbor, who just wanted to say hello to you, it was a great moment, I understand what it means and you deserve it! continue to infect us with your positivity and energy ❤
I have been following your progress on your little Italian house and it looks amazing! I'm exhausted just watching you! I'm sure you will be spending many hours enjoying that lovely terrace. I love your "can do" attitude!
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Love the terrace. Very Sophia Loren or GIna Lollabrida or Monica Bellucci or Julie Montague. Very photogenic. Great setting for an art installation - maybe something like lovely fabrics fluttering in the breeze?
Love your projects! Patio looks amazing! one thought... table and chairs seem rather close to neighbor's windows, for your privacy and theirs.... but to each their own! Congrats!
I love, love, love the way you decorated your Italian Villa and the updates you made. So light and airy, beautiful... 🙂
It’s a beautiful terrace “curtains for privacy’ an shade for the hot days would be nice❤❤
You are a character! Which is a compliment ❤ your enthusiasm is wonderful!
Your whole Italian home and life is dreamy - a great getaway place to recharge your batteries -!
Love the terrace. definitely a spot for a gathering.
It's been fun watching you get this home refurbished. I'm looking forward to the kitchen.
Great job! Terrace came out awesome! The blue Sofa on the wall is too small a scale. Longer would be better or a big chair with a large/tall back may work (don't worry about the heating box being covered), it'll make the room more easy on the eyes and give you more indoor seating for when you have company (and it's not nice enough to sit outside on your beautiful terrace). You go Julie! It's looking great! And VERY impressive you did that all that in 72 hours!
Wow great job with speaking italian. Terrace and sitting room looks beautiful.
Spettacolare ❤ enjoy the espresso and your beautiful home. Brava Julie, sei grande!
It looks great! It kinda looked like a painting at the end when you were sitting outside. The clouds, everything in the background was so picturesque. You're very blessed 🥰❤️
Julie, Looks fabulous!!! Just love the terrace.
Love what you did! It looks like a perfect place to relax! We had to put 2 end tables together, simple but elegant in design. The 30 min construction each actually took 4 & 4 1/2 hours each! We ditched their little tool & used my girlie (pink set) stubby ones! It's beautiful what you accomplished so fast!
I learned to sew on an old treadle machine when I was 10. I had it for years. When I moved from my parents house they gave it away. I wasn’t happy. Your terrace looks great!❤
Your hard work on improving and decorating your house is so admirable. The areas come put so nice, its very inspiring . Looking forward to seeing more videos 🥰
Just a though/idea. If they have them in Italy, but a large storage container to store your cushions in. They can be painted and used as tables also. That way your not dragging the cushions in and out depends on the weather.
I forgot about your Italian show! This is really great, and what a trooper you are!❤
I love your brass coat stand and your sewing machine marble table! Actually I love every addition to your house. It’s shaping up so nicely. Filled with antiques but modern too! You have come so far and I love how easy it is for you to take us with you❤️
It all came out so nice..I guess I would add a sunbrealla a sturdy one for hot summer days..and Id paint the wall where it as stained from water...and maybe some roses on that gorgeous planter, or a mini citrus tree..
I love what you have done with the patio. I think its a place that would be so comfortable to spend time.
Your husband must be so proud of the job you have done.
The sitting room looks beautiful! I love the color of your couch.
I love the patio is look sou beautiful , and I love the antique sewing machines base with marble top is a gorgeous . Thank you to share you patio makeover🥰
Love your terrace. At least if you happen to get any really hot nights, you could sleep on your terrace lounge. The olive tress will be slow growers. The sitting room is looking great. You have done so much, the rewards are that it's really transforming your Italian home.
Everything is turning out so beautifully
Julie, great job on finishing your beautiful and comfortable looking terrace! Wishing you many happy hours on your terrace!!!
The terrace looks fantastic! A great transformation! The sitting room is solely! The artwork is perfect!
Your little Italian house is looking very cozy and inviting. Love what you've done with the terrace!! Your Italian sounds great 👍 👌.
You could put some banquette seating under the window in the living room, it may be useful for when you have extra guests or putting shoes and and off as you enter the house. The terrace looks Wonderful!
Absolutely love the Terrace ❤❤❤
Perfect and I love that your still so excited to use your Italian and excited to have this beautiful bell ringing place!
I'm so happy for you! I smiled all through your video. Maybe leave a pole or 2 and get some type of climbing plant, or use them to put a canopy for some cover during the long hot days of summer!
Yes, decided to keep the poles. Maybe to use as fun lights to hang from.
I love watching your renovations in your Italian house. I love the blue sofa. Your style is very encouraging.
Felicity Jacobs, Cape Town, South Africa
The Terrace looks fabulous. Lovely choice with the olive trees as they are extremely hardy. If you find that soil blows out of the pots on a windy day buy some bags of tiny rocks to put on top. As well as holding down the soil it also helps when you water the plants to hold the moisture in. Maybe you could find an old trough in the Flea Market and plant Rosemary, Parsley, Chilli, Oregano to use when you are cooking..
Love that idea!
Your terrace looks beautiful I especially love the old sewing machine stand and marble. The neighbors laundry idea is really cool! Your living room is really cozy! I love your pictures and coat stand. It’s fun to go to looking at antique stores or outdoor markets. Absolutely beautiful!
Dear Julie……..every room, nook and cranny that you’ve worked on looks wonderful! I just love your style and energy and that terrace…….bellissimo ❤
Thank you so much!!! xx Julie
My gosh, Julie, your energy knows no bounds in getting so much done in 72 hours. It must be that wonderful Americano coffee in the square that does it! Great job on your terrace! Not sure if it’s in your plan, but I recommend to add color such as decorative cozy pillows on the furniture and some bar decor on your side table to add character. Lovely plants in those pots will definitely add a splash of color. The light fixture and brass coat rack, for me, are the highlights of the sitting room. But I ❤️ it all. Happy Mother”s Day! 🌹
agree and that's the plan - def. need to dress it a bit!
Great terrace treatment - classic, spare, yet comfy. The olive trees, inspired. 45 minute assembly = 6 hours . . . LOVE IT !! Tutti perfeti.
Jeffrey
Julie I really love how you made over your patio. You made it look so warm and inviting. I think that it is going to be your family's favorite hangout spot. Enjoy!
You can’t go wrong with paintings of Venice and I always love tondos (round paintings.) 🌸
the Terrace turned out lovely! The sitting room is so cozy. You’re doing a wonderful job!
Your doing some great work. Would love nothing better than decorating that patio terrace. Enjoy your time and that square
That sight of the backdrop is stunning🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
It's all so beautiful and you had some great finds!
Love the terrace it will be so Lucius when the olive trees have grown a little - deff put some bark or pebbles on the top - sewing machine is just the thing for that space we have a Jones one as its our surname 😅 deff get a collection of coffee table browsing books for visitors - i have a 3 storey house its a killer carrying heavy items for sure - thanks for sharing ❤
I am no professional, but I am visualizing vintage string lights. And maybe a small trickly fountain, as if you need more ambiance 😅. Your terrace looks so cozy and inviting. I love your channel!
Thanks for the tips!