@@thehiphypnochick the autocorrect on my phone tries to add an “s” to his name each time I type it. I usually assume that that’s happening to others as well.
PING!!!...who else was smiling ear to ear, when they heard that notification for Nicki' new vlog? .... let's enjoy! Thank you, Nicki and Carlo for what is now a traditional Sunday morning, since I stumbled on your channel during the lock down.
With all due respect…Carlo looked exceptionally handsome on your trip to Castelfalfi. In his white shirt, salt & pepper hair, sunglasses & amazing tan. Nicki, you always look beautiful. We all hope that you’re feeling better. Sundays are always a treat because we get to watch a new video & spend time with Nicki & Carlo!! 💐
I have so much respect for Nicki, I hate to make these comments too....but damn!! Carlo is a fine specimen. The whole package. But Nicki deserves him. She is gorgeous, smart, funny and works like a beast. They are a perfect pair..
The world is crumbling. To me it’s heartbreaking to see how California has fallen to hell. Olive on the Central Coast of California and it is becoming so dirty and unsafe to live in. 😢
@@angelikastock296😂 What are you talking about?! I live on the California central coast and it's absolutely beautiful! I walk the beaches every other day...Pismo, Avila, Morro, Cayucos, Cambria. It's stunning. Maybe get out more and stop watching the mainstream media??
They give us a Paradise Pause. What they did for us, It to be appreciated forever. My Dad was resting, Slowing down, One year exactly today. He was worried, his voice had gone. I played a baking show,.then tuned him to watch The winemaking at home in Positano..he was happy I assured him we would get a wine press Travel to Italy as soon as possible. He was folding his blanket Asked me if I had the tickets to go to the airport. We would go in his car ... I tucked him in Said goodnight after our trip to Positano. He passed the next morning, Hopefully had dreams of making his own wine in Paradise. Nicki, Carlo, Yiur Family Gave Daddy the bedtime story he needed to rest in peace. You are loved by so many people. I'm certain if anything ever happens, You needed to relocate, A huge circle of friends you have not yet met Would make a chain to assure your safe passage. You have given so much to so many and we are very grateful. May you be blessed in all of your endeavors. You share all your Labor, We get a glimpse of Paradise.❤ It's pouring rain here. It's
Maybe it is great in your area, but you might consider it is not in her area or many others. A little empathy, and a lot less hubris, never hurt a person. Florida, Texas, Tennessee, N. Carolina, and other states welcome fleeing Californians every day..
So true! But it's sad to read that other people around the world are feeling the darkness and sadness that is creeping in to our lives with the unrest everywhere😢 Anyways...THANKYOU VERY MUCH for your vlog!!!!!!! Everything's coming along wonderfully with your pool and renovations!
It is so nice the way Holly adopted you both as her family all those years ago and how Holly still needs to stay close by you unless it too much for her now.
Thank you so much for allowing us a peak at your beautiful life. NIcki and Carlo, you show so much love and respect for each other, a great sense of humour and have such a well-balanced life; hard work, lots of fun and passion about both.
I really cannot tell you both how much I look forward to your videos every week. My partner and I enjoy our lunch while watching our Sunday visits to Italy. Thank you so much!
This week (and last 6 months) has been incredibly hard for my family. My father in law passed away in the early hours Saturday morning after a terrible battle with liver cancer. Your weekly videos have given me such a little happy break from my reality each week. Thank you! ❤
Nicki, I hope your ankle and hands are healing nicely. They look super painful! I'm impressed with your audio skills on your video, and a little surprised that you still do your own editing. Impressive! Carlo, you have an amazing tan going with all of that work outside! Thank you for this week's video. Always inspirational!
Just bought a hoodie and a shirt. Been wanting the shirt for a long time, but was hesitant because I wasn't sure about the quality. Thanks for addressing that in today's video!
I was always fearful when watching skip down the stairs in Positano, those crazy parcor hikes with Carlo and his BFF. And you fall on a flat surface . Life is strange. So glad nothing was broken. Rest, Ice, Compress and elevate.
Whenever I am feeling anxious, sad or depressed I come and see your videos. The calm life , the location , the way you shoot your peaceful life ( I know a lot of chaos might be behind the scenes) it gives me peace of mind. The new location in Tuscany is so peaceful !
Another lovely video. The pool is going to be such a beautiful spot to relax when it’s all finished, especially floating on a pool raft in the evening to the sounds of nature all around. Hope your palms and ankle are healing quickly. I look forward to each new video each week. Thanks for sharing the transformation of your home in Tuscany with us. ❤
Those are cicada insects. We had them for two months in South Carolina, they sound electrical. We finally got more blessed silence. They hatch about every 17 years. Pretty big bugs about two inches, harmless with two big spots that look like eyes. Many different species of them.
I love the sound of cicadas…it says summer to me. It is something I miss very much, after moving from the Midwest to New England. Where I used to live, the sound begins in a particular tree and builds from tree to tree to tree until it reaches a crescendo, then stops for a while. Magical!
I don't mind the sound of the cicadas as they are just singing the song of their people plus they make me think that I am there. I hope you feel better soon Nicki, taking a tumble is never fun. I hope you both have a great week and I love your spontaneity.
That tree that Carlo pointed out may be a Crepe Myrtle? Or something like it. One of my favorite flowering trees. I just loved watching all of that beautiful growth around the resort. So much of it I have here at my home in NJ. Rudbekia, zinnia, panicle hydrangea, ornamental grasses, I love them all!
Crepe myrtle is beautiful its a copy of lilac tree. However you don't want to plant near pool It sheds. All old flowers buds.... I'm an avid gardener.still at age 84..
Crepe Myrtles drop a lot of debris. Beautiful but maintenance nightmare if planted too close to walk way or pool! has to be set back to a bit bigger than its fully grown drip line
I was thinking Crepe Myrtle as well Sassi. If you trim it back after all the leaves have fallen off in the fall it will come back the next year with beautiful blooms. You can keep it the same height each year by doing this.
Love the new t-shirts. Debated on buying one due to the cost including shipping for one shirt. However, then decided I absolutely had to pay it, because of all the years entertainment you have given me. THANKS!
Those white wavy flowers are GAURA, they flower all summer and need little water. The soft grey shrub is Teucrium, blue flowers. The tree Carlo pointed to is Lagerstroemia, flowers all summer and again needs very little water. Great job with the pool too!
SO sorry! I've face planted walking my dog on a stone corridor and broke two teeth! Hope everything heals soon, but in the meantime, have a cool wine spritzer and relax! Bravo to you both for all your hard work on the pool! 🥰🥰
@@FireCracker3240 the large bushes on the ground is what i meant the small tree Carlo pointed to with the pink blooms is a crepe myrtle and should not be near structures including their house or pool. They make a horrible mess , they spread and are a nuisance close to developed property.
@@laurenglass4514 we have them and prune them where they become an umbrella shape of Blooms - Lovely, but do require care to shape them properly. Pink, Purple and White just lovely.
@@sassyfrass4295 they are a scourge close to buildings and water features I have 5 in my yard and even “crepe murder” does not help. They also are prone to a bark scale disease . I had 3 on 2.5 acres at the entrance to my driveway. They were away from the property and my lake and it was wonderful. I live in town now and they are horrible. I have had them properly trimmed and made the canopy better but they are close to the house and they make an incredible mess.
We have 3 right up tight to our brick house. They need constant pruning and their roots are invasive. I want them gone but hubby loves them,since he is the pruner I guess they are staying. Pretty but not near any structures.
Nicki, Your idea for the area around the pool sounds stunning! Fountains always bring a magical quality to a garden. Sorry you rolled your ankle and got road rash on your hands - that's so painful - hope you're feeling better! I'm so excited that the Lemon / Hello Everywhere shirt are available ~ mine is already on it's way ~ YAY!!! 😍You need to know that all I have to hear is the first few notes of the opening song to your videos, and I instantly take a deep breath, relax and smile ~ thank you for sharing your lives with us...I hope we bring you happiness, as well 💚🙏
You have to be admired for tackling this mammoth job of the above ground pool. There is no way I would ever have an above ground pool, they are so ugly. I can’t wait the finished result xx
I love the way you and carlo work together just like my husband I did when we were younger but those days are over now. Now I can relive those days watching you two. One word of advice Nikki please be careful with your lifting heavy things as you were doing with the bricks on a previous video. It made me squirm because I suffer with a bad back today because of the work I did with my husband. Yes you are my Sunday watch too. Look forward to it each week. Joan❤😊
First off Carlo never ceases to amaze me by his impressive handiness to do pretty much about anything! I like the second fountain choice, but anything you do choose will look fantastic, as you have good taste.
It’s funny to me when I notice plants we have in the US in Italy-our sunflowers and rudbeckia for example. There are phone apps that identify plants that you might use when you see something you like. I’ve been noticing the cicadas there for weeks and it ounds just like my summer here! But I haven’t had any problems hearing the dialogue so it’s calming to me. As someone else mentioned, the sounds of summer.
I took a tumble yesterday, and I can sympathize with your pain. I can see great progress coming along with your pool area. I hope you feel better soon. God bless y'all.
Your video today really revived my missing of my sweet dog, who passed away last year at 19+ years. Watching Holly and Indy help with the decking was so sweet. Making me think perhaps I should add a new addition, it’s nice to have help when working in the garden. Love the vision you’re creating of the pool area. The fountain would be a lovely addition, and also can be enjoyed from the revised patio area. I also quite like the idea of a mustard colored wall next to the peach, my kitchen is a light mustard with an aging glaze over it. I plastered the walls when I remodeled over 20 years ago. Still loving the color. Sure love watching your videos!
Ciao! Nicki and Carlo!! Your place is looking fabulous. Landscaping always softens things up and you’ll do a terrific job at that. Don’t apologize for the cicadas…it’s all part of the ambience of Italy. Hope your wounds heal quickly Nicki and Carlo…if you need projects in America…our door is open…well, it’s open regardless. 🇺🇸💜
Sorry about your ankle! Ugh…you didn’t need that to happen. The pool decking will be great and your ideas for the plants and fountain seem wonderful. Always look forward to seeing what you both are doing. Sunday is funday watching you vlog.
Maybe incorporate lavender in font of the pool border it is a natural insect repellent. If you could also find citronella plants for the mosquitos.Nikki Carlo is really good at building and fixing things at home for you. Which helps get your home fixed up quicker than if you have to get in builders.
So sorry to learn of your fall Nicki. I hope you were able to get all of the pebbles or rocks out of the palm of your hands. I’ve had a bad fall of of a bicycle and I can relate. Take it easy and enjoy your beautiful home and property. Every time your camera pans across your patio area and with all of the landscaping improvements you both have already completed, I fall more in love with your home. You and Carlo made a brilliant decision to buy. No wonder you never gave up during the most challenging times. Your plans for around the pool will evolve, the deck already looks great. Big thumbs up to Carlo, and working in the heat and humid is such a challenge. See you both next week!
that contrasting color is exactly what I was talking about for the wall around your front "porch"!.....the color of your house is beautiful but a contrasting color would set it off even more! ❤ ....I actually think your pool looks great right now but new decking and aesthetic touches and it will be downright beautiful! .....got my hello everywhere t shirt ordered!
Happy Sunday Nicki & Carlo! So, those little flowers @ 8:15 that are clusters of orange/red/yellow are called Lantana. They are lovely flowers, that look gorgeous and spread quickly and heavily, which, in some locations, make them invasive. Pollenators love them (bees, butterflies, etc) but certain varieties of Lantana are poisonous to dogs. I just thought I'd share that with you, although I'm sure the garden center would tell you this as well. *Source:* I'm an apartment manager and have had Lantana at my community, prompting long discussions with our landscape designer.❤
How right you are, Lantana. I didnt realize, being a Florida native, how many of our tropical plants grow in Tuscany. Those Lantana are very salt tolerant and grow near the ocean, too. Love them! Here we plant Butterfly Gardens of special selections of native plants that will bloom and provide year round for the butterflys. In Florida we are famous for honey. There is even a Hollywood film "Yuley's Gold" (check spelling) about it. Around Easter Sunday, circa 1513 the Spanish conquistador, Juan Ponce de Leon discovered our state and named it "Las Floridas", we also have the oldest city in the US, St Augustine, FL!
I love your ideas Nicki about building a fence in front of pool to hide bits one doesn't need to see. The fountain idea is perfect with a brick wall in front in that fenced area. Going to be so lovely!
Hi Nicki. As I said before Carlo has hands of gold😊he can do anything. He tackles everything with a great imagination and gets it done. (Bravo👏)also you Nicki, you have great imagination also and a talent of visualizing the way you want things and in the end it all works out and looks great. A lot of hard work you two are putting in the house projects but when it’s all done you will enjoy it for years to come ( God bless you both) so much hard work. The pool will look amazing when it’s all done😊. Nicki hope you feel better after your fall.
First, so sorry, Nicki, for your spill. I hope you heal quickly. Second, it’s always so lovely to see how you, Carlo, Holly and Indie are coming along at the new house and property. It’s gorgeous. Happy swimming 🏊♀️🏊🐕🐕
We had an above ground pool that was set into a bank in our yard and my husband built a very large deck all around the pool, it made it look like an in ground pool when finished. We ended putting the decking over the ledge of the pool and liked it best that way. With supports under and all around, it kept any pressure off the side ledges around the pool. We had the pool for 27 yrs. All of our children and grandchildren jumped off the deck into the pool regularly and never had any issues with it. If you do that be sure your liner has a lip connector in case you ever need to change out your liner. Which we did do once during those 27 yrs. Great investment…
Your pool is fantastic and will only get more beautiful as time goes on! Thank you for sharing your lives with the world,I look forward to your visits every Sunday! 🕊️🌺🌾
Think we started watching You and Carlo at the height of Covid Pandemic. Can't tell you how much we look forward to weekly video posts. Give Holly a hug for us, and Indie too 😍Much love and prayers from Tennessee❤
I’m sorry you took a tumble, Nikki! Hope you’re feeling better already. The pool looks dreamy! It’s hot and humid here in Pennsylvania. The deck is coming along swiftly. Brava! Thanks for another beautiful vlog!!
House is looking so very good! That resort's flowers are something. Holly has found her spot in the shade at the corner of the deck, such a good dog. In US we say cicada "si-kay-dah".
Always look forward to your vlog. I rewatched Under the Tuscan Sun, I had forgotten that Positano was really featured in the movie too. Now you have your own Tuscan Sun and Positano story!
I love that you can grow all sorts of fruit, a huge garden every year and amazing views/things to do. . People there seem very friendly and neighborly as well. I would totally move in a heartbeat to live in Tuscany or other parts of Italy. Positano looks stunning!
I love how everything is coming together, I can't wait to see what plants you decide on for around the pool. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to every 'episode'.
A work in progress isn't horrible. Think of the unfinished portion as a canvas or backdrop for your creation. Beauty takes time and planning. Everything you two touch turns out beautifully. I live in the US and have the same hose/sprayer as you.
Sunday morning with the New York Times Sunday crossword, a cup of tea, and Nicki and Carlo! Bliss!! You both are inspiring me for when we buy a property in Italy in the next year or so. Thank you for being so genuine and fun!
Awwww 😊 love the scenery ❤😎☀️🌊 thank you Nicki and Carlo! Can't wait to see the finished pool, it looks so much better now that it is built. Great job Carlo and all the help you received. Much love 🤗😘❤
I did not mind the sound of the cicadas , It gave a lovely vibe of a hot summers day. You and Carlo have worked so hard and the pool area will look amazing I am sure. Thank you for taking the time to let us share in your daily life, I look forward to your vlogs. Italy is fast becoming a place I will one day visit.
Such a great team. Heads up to Carlo for doing such a great job of re-decking. Always surprised how quickly the 2 of you transform things. Am sure the pool area will end up being such an oasis for you and love the idea of the fountain. The sound of running water around the house is always so soothing! 🏊🏊🏊
All that hard work paid off when Carlos floated in that pool! It was hard work indeed great job with the woodwork on the decking. The plants in castelfalfi were beautiful! I am sure you both will make the pool area lovely❤
I do love that you garden so different then I do ! Your English /Italian eye sees beauty from a different angle And it gives me such good inspiration . Your country home is as inviting as your home on a cliffs edge . Well worth the wait of lingering sellers . You've cleared all trace and made it your own .☕🍴
Those plant bushes are Gaura lindheimeri, plant several bushes together, prune in early spring for good flowering again. White or pink is best, red doesnt bush out like the white.
Thank you for using the microphone to fix the cicada noise. I have been wanting to comment on it but didn't want to be negative. I have lived where the cicadas chirped constantly but I don't remember it being that loud. I guess you just get used to it after a while and don't notice it as much. I loved the marble benches. I wondered if they stay cool even when it's hot outside? Great work you two.
The pool is looking really good, so much bigger than I thought it was going to be. I am sure you will have everything looking stunning. Hope you are feeling better soon Nicki, rest up and take care xx
Considering the heat wave (between 37 and 40 degrees) we're having here, your pool looks absolutely wonderful to me! 💦👌 I wouldn't need any plants around, bc I'd be floating all day long (like Carlo 😅) and wouldn't even see them from the pool! Btw Carlo, you look so charming with a beard.
Sweet video so sorry to hear of your injury. I’m 58 & I’m recovering from a herniated disc from picking up my groceries. Geez hope you feel fast. You guys are always moving. Carlo is like my hubby busy busy busy. I walk on our trails around here. I gotta keep moving & stay positive. This is just a hiccup. The pool looks amazing. I would be in it too. At a few feet. lol take care xo 🫶🫶☮️✌️☺️☺️🥰🥰🥰
Buona Domenica Nicki & Carlo. I know you like doing your various projects, but since you have to wait till September to order wood to finish the deck, my suggestion is to get into that pool and splash around. Alla prossima. 😎
Ouch! Sorry to hear about your tumble. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for your speedy recovery. You both never cease to amaze me with your gifts, talents and your tenacity to improve your gorgeous home. Look forward to see what you accomplish next week 🌺
Sorry about your fall I had a fall 6 weeks ago and fractured a bone in my foot.Im 80 years old live on my own and it's all been a bit much getting around with a huge boot on.Never mind could have been worse so please when you go for a walk wear decent shoes I hope your ankle and hands get better soon.I love your pool and your ideas for hiding it looks great as usual Carlo the magician finds a way to do anything ❤
Morning. I love watching your channel. It’s one of my Sunday morning highlights!!! I was wondering how Holly is doing? Maybe it’s the heat that’s getting to her but I’ve noticed she looks taxed this summer.
Greetings,So happy to see the pool.Just didn't seem normal without seeing Carlo in it. Just had a thought about it Nicki ,what you wanted to hide ... maybe you'll have the same idea making steps up to the rim of the pool edged with wonderful ceramic pots? Carlos you did like those steps. Would give a dimension that is not typical & would add drama!?? Your idea will work beautifully. You guys are having such fun. Can hardly wait to see the finished work . Those marble outdoor furnishings were amazing. Sorry to hear you took a tumble. August always seems complicated. We must wait to see your work of art 🎨🎭. Thanks again for a lovely visit. Please take care of yourself. You are working very hard.❤❤Ciao
I love it! Love it! Love it! Those gardens you visited are beautiful and the plans for your pool area will be lovely! Fountains are always a nice addition and you and Carlo are very talented ! I love your choices of music. Aw, so relaxing!
Thank god for your channel. You have helped me through some very bad days of depression. Watching your episode today really perked me up. Thank you thank you thank you. ♥️
Its pretty clear that they will be living in Toscana permanently in under two years and understandably so. I assume Skye will take over the Positano house (and those stairs !) thereafter.
So sorry for your hands and ankle, Nicki! I can't wait for the end result of pool area. In Poland, we really have just 3 good months in a year for swimming, so we use smaller foldable pool and go to public pools. But If I ever live in some southern country, I'd definitely will have a pool. I love your ideas and that you're building by hand!
Do you think painting the pool wall green would help any bare spots that you could see between the plants you would see green so it would always look lush and tropical.
Happy Sunday afternoon to you both! We enjoyed your side trip for ideas on landscaping around your pool. Yes, the cicadas are sooooo noisy! When we lived in Texas, we couldn't escape them each summer. Now in southern Arizona, the cicadas surface now & then; mostly when it's raining (which isn't very often). Do be extra careful of the heat. The two of you are young, but dehydration can creep up on you unexpectedly. Nicki, not to be intrusive (but I guess I am), please take care of your bones. Talk to your doctor about a bone scan and don't let osteoporosis catch you off guard. We appreciate your hard work in getting these videos out every week and we very much enjoy our Sunday mornings with the two of you! Take care & be safe.
Oh no! Hope you'll get well soon Nicki. Carlo looks so cute changing the t shirts. Love the logo and colours. Both of you work so hard to get things done. I'm sure your pool sourounding will look fantastic in the end. Thankxs for sharing the awesome garden at the castle. Your Holly is aďorable ❤
Carlos is always so positive no matter what is falling apart around him, his attitude is, let's fix it... Another great video🌞
Your comment is so sweet, and I'm sure they appreciate it, however my dear, his name is Carlo...no 's' on the end 💝
@@thehiphypnochick the autocorrect on my phone tries to add an “s” to his name each time I type it. I usually assume that that’s happening to others as well.
And a large wooden stair with big and little planters ?
@@debbiehaney2467 CURSES!! LOL ❤🩹
He is so positive and always smiling
PING!!!...who else was smiling ear to ear, when they heard that notification for Nicki' new vlog? .... let's enjoy! Thank you, Nicki and Carlo for what is now a traditional Sunday morning, since I stumbled on your channel during the lock down.
Meeeeee!!! I just love their videos 🥰
Ditto!
Meee tooo😂
Me ,came to bed with my cup of tea ☕️
Carlo is always constructing something.. like a dog and it's always been so freaking hot🥵🔥
With all due respect…Carlo looked exceptionally handsome on your trip to Castelfalfi. In his white shirt, salt & pepper hair, sunglasses & amazing tan. Nicki, you always look beautiful. We all hope that you’re feeling better. Sundays are always a treat because we get to watch a new video & spend time with Nicki & Carlo!! 💐
Grazie Mille!🥰😘
They are a striking couple ❤
@@samanthab1923 They’re perfect for each other. 💐
I have so much respect for Nicki, I hate to make these comments too....but damn!! Carlo is a fine specimen. The whole package. But Nicki deserves him. She is gorgeous, smart, funny and works like a beast. They are a perfect pair..
the white linen shirt did look very nice on him- i thought, i gotta get my hubby to wear a shirt like that!!
I've just grown more and more in love with this house and everything you are doing. It's becoming quite spectacular.
Right? Love all the choices. Was thinking fountain when they were wondering around Castelfalfa. That will look fab ⭐️
i agree
Thank God for you, Carlo, Holly, Indie and your family, as the world crumbles around us, for giving us a break of normality x
The world is crumbling. To me it’s heartbreaking to see how California has fallen to hell. Olive on the Central Coast of California and it is becoming so dirty and unsafe to live in. 😢
@@angelikastock296😂 What are you talking about?! I live on the California central coast and it's absolutely beautiful! I walk the beaches every other day...Pismo, Avila, Morro, Cayucos, Cambria. It's stunning. Maybe get out more and stop watching the mainstream media??
They give us a Paradise Pause.
What they did for us,
It to be appreciated forever.
My Dad was resting,
Slowing down,
One year exactly today.
He was worried, his voice had gone.
I played a baking show,.then tuned him to watch
The winemaking at home in Positano..he was happy
I assured him we would get a wine press
Travel to Italy as soon as possible.
He was folding his blanket
Asked me if I had the tickets to go to the airport.
We would go in his car ...
I tucked him in
Said goodnight after our trip to Positano.
He passed the next morning,
Hopefully had dreams of making his own wine in Paradise.
Nicki,
Carlo,
Yiur Family
Gave Daddy the bedtime story he needed to rest in peace.
You are loved by so many people.
I'm certain if anything ever happens,
You needed to relocate,
A huge circle of friends you have not yet met
Would make a chain to assure your safe passage.
You have given so much to so many and we are very grateful.
May you be blessed in all of your endeavors.
You share all your Labor,
We get a glimpse of Paradise.❤
It's pouring rain here.
It's
Maybe it is great in your area, but you might consider it is not in her area or many others. A little empathy, and a lot less hubris, never hurt a person. Florida, Texas, Tennessee, N. Carolina, and other states welcome fleeing Californians every day..
So true! But it's sad to read that other people around the world are feeling the darkness and sadness that is creeping in to our lives with the unrest everywhere😢
Anyways...THANKYOU VERY MUCH for your vlog!!!!!!! Everything's coming along wonderfully with your pool and renovations!
It is so nice the way Holly adopted you both as her family all those years ago and how Holly still needs to stay close by you unless it too much for her now.
Carlo can do anything. And always with a positive attitude and a smile.
Thank you so much for allowing us a peak at your beautiful life. NIcki and Carlo, you show so much love and respect for each other, a great sense of humour and have such a well-balanced life; hard work, lots of fun and passion about both.
Well said!!
I really cannot tell you both how much I look forward to your videos every week. My partner and I enjoy our lunch while watching our Sunday visits to Italy. Thank you so much!
This week (and last 6 months) has been incredibly hard for my family. My father in law passed away in the early hours Saturday morning after a terrible battle with liver cancer. Your weekly videos have given me such a little happy break from my reality each week. Thank you! ❤
Hugs to you 🤗🤗🤗
My sincere condolences...
Thank you both
We are very sorry to hear about this, a big hug to you all.💕😘🥰
@@NickiPositano thank you ❤️
Is there anything that Carlo can't do? I am continually amazed at his talents
Stonework, woodwork, great gardening skills, when I saw him putting the driveway lights in that clinched it for me. Plumbing too! He’s a dream ❤
❤❤well you both deserve some gold stars 💥💥💥you have worked so hard and the pool will be an oasis..such a good video..thank you❤❤
Nicki, I hope your ankle and hands are healing nicely. They look super painful! I'm impressed with your audio skills on your video, and a little surprised that you still do your own editing. Impressive! Carlo, you have an amazing tan going with all of that work outside! Thank you for this week's video. Always inspirational!
Just bought a hoodie and a shirt. Been wanting the shirt for a long time, but was hesitant because I wasn't sure about the quality. Thanks for addressing that in today's video!
I was always fearful when watching skip down the stairs in Positano, those crazy parcor hikes with Carlo and his BFF. And you fall on a flat surface . Life is strange. So glad nothing was broken. Rest, Ice, Compress and elevate.
Whenever I am feeling anxious, sad or depressed I come and see your videos. The calm life , the location , the way you shoot your peaceful life ( I know a lot of chaos might be behind the scenes) it gives me peace of mind. The new location in Tuscany is so peaceful !
Another lovely video. The pool is going to be such a beautiful spot to relax when it’s all finished, especially floating on a pool raft in the evening to the sounds of nature all around. Hope your palms and ankle are healing quickly. I look forward to each new video each week. Thanks for sharing the transformation of your home in Tuscany with us. ❤
I love the sound of the crickets in the background in your Tuscany videos. It is so evocative... of hot, balmy summers.
I know they sound charming but the sound they make during mating season is actually deafening!
Those are cicada insects. We had them for two months in South Carolina, they sound electrical. We finally got more blessed silence. They hatch about every 17 years. Pretty big bugs about two inches, harmless with two big spots that look like eyes. Many different species of them.
I love the sound of cicadas…it says summer to me. It is something I miss very much, after moving from the Midwest to New England. Where I used to live, the sound begins in a particular tree and builds from tree to tree to tree until it reaches a crescendo, then stops for a while. Magical!
Ours are called Katy-dids. They sing in the early evening: "Katy did, Katy didn't". Over and over, quiet around midnight.
I don't mind the sound of the cicadas as they are just singing the song of their people plus they make me think that I am there.
I hope you feel better soon Nicki, taking a tumble is never fun.
I hope you both have a great week and I love your spontaneity.
That tree that Carlo pointed out may be a Crepe Myrtle? Or something like it. One of my favorite flowering trees. I just loved watching all of that beautiful growth around the resort. So much of it I have here at my home in NJ. Rudbekia, zinnia, panicle hydrangea, ornamental grasses, I love them all!
Yes, it looks like Crepe Myrtle to me too
Crepe myrtle is beautiful its a copy of lilac tree.
However you don't want to plant near pool
It sheds.
All old flowers buds....
I'm an avid gardener.still at age 84..
Crepe Myrtles drop a lot of debris. Beautiful but maintenance nightmare if planted too close to walk way or pool! has to be set back to a bit bigger than its fully grown drip line
Can be cut back yearly because a bush more cut more flowers more rain heavier the blooms comes in all colors and mini size
I was thinking Crepe Myrtle as well Sassi. If you trim it back after all the leaves have fallen off in the fall it will come back the next year with beautiful blooms. You can keep it the same height each year by doing this.
WOW I think Carlo is amazing with his woodworking knowledge. So enjoy you , NIcki, each and every episode...
Love the new t-shirts. Debated on buying one due to the cost including shipping for one shirt. However, then decided I absolutely had to pay it, because of all the years entertainment you have given me. THANKS!
Carlo, you are worth your weight in gold. If you had to hire out this work it would cost a small fortune!! Good job!!
Those white wavy flowers are GAURA, they flower all summer and need little water. The soft grey shrub is Teucrium, blue flowers. The tree Carlo pointed to is Lagerstroemia, flowers all summer and again needs very little water. Great job with the pool too!
SO sorry! I've face planted walking my dog on a stone corridor and broke two teeth! Hope everything heals soon, but in the meantime, have a cool wine spritzer and relax! Bravo to you both for all your hard work on the pool! 🥰🥰
That white and pink bush that has the flowers standing above the green bush is beautiful
I can't be 100% certain, but it looks like it might be a Crape Myrtle tree.
@@FireCracker3240 the large bushes on the ground is what i meant the small tree Carlo pointed to with the pink blooms is a crepe myrtle and should not be near structures including their house or pool. They make a horrible mess , they spread and are a nuisance close to developed property.
@@laurenglass4514 we have them and prune them where they become an umbrella shape of Blooms - Lovely, but do require care to shape them properly. Pink, Purple and White just lovely.
@@sassyfrass4295 they are a scourge close to buildings and water features I have 5 in my yard and even “crepe murder” does not help. They also are prone to a bark scale disease . I had 3 on 2.5 acres at the entrance to my driveway. They were away from the property and my lake and it was wonderful. I live in town now and they are horrible. I have had them properly trimmed and made the canopy better but they are close to the house and they make an incredible mess.
We have 3 right up tight to our brick house. They need constant pruning and their roots are invasive. I want them gone but hubby loves them,since he is the pruner I guess they are staying. Pretty but not near any structures.
Nicki, Your idea for the area around the pool sounds stunning! Fountains always bring a magical quality to a garden. Sorry you rolled your ankle and got road rash on your hands - that's so painful - hope you're feeling better! I'm so excited that the Lemon / Hello Everywhere shirt are available ~ mine is already on it's way ~ YAY!!! 😍You need to know that all I have to hear is the first few notes of the opening song to your videos, and I instantly take a deep breath, relax and smile ~ thank you for sharing your lives with us...I hope we bring you happiness, as well 💚🙏
You have to be admired for tackling this mammoth job of the above ground pool. There is no way I would ever have an above ground pool, they are so ugly. I can’t wait the finished result xx
No they are not ugly!!!
I love the way you and carlo work together just like my husband I did when we were younger but those days are over now. Now I can relive those days watching you two. One word of advice Nikki please be careful with your lifting heavy things as you were doing with the bricks on a previous video. It made me squirm because I suffer with a bad back today because of the work I did with my husband. Yes you are my Sunday watch too. Look forward to it each week. Joan❤😊
I second this comment of caution.
Wow, what a beautiful pool! Everyone did a great job!
First off Carlo never ceases to amaze me by his impressive handiness to do pretty much about anything! I like the second fountain choice, but anything you do choose will look fantastic, as you have good taste.
I marvel and how talented he is. There doesn’t seem to be anything that he cannot do.
Work, work, work. That's what keeps us young and strong. Everything looks wonderful. Good job!
It’s funny to me when I notice plants we have in the US in Italy-our sunflowers and rudbeckia for example. There are phone apps that identify plants that you might use when you see something you like. I’ve been noticing the cicadas there for weeks and it ounds just like my summer here! But I haven’t had any problems hearing the dialogue so it’s calming to me. As someone else mentioned, the sounds of summer.
I took a tumble yesterday, and I can sympathize with your pain. I can see great progress coming along with your pool area. I hope you feel better soon. God bless y'all.
Nikki -content creator, writer, and storyteller extraordinaire, go-getter, and a woman’s woman! Way to support your friend! 🎉🙌🏽
Everywhere you look, Tuscany is filled with beauty! Love to sit and watch you and Carlo, on Sunday morning!
Everyone else has said everything I feel about your videos and what a lovely family you are, so I will just give warm hug and🥰. Thanks so much.
Your video today really revived my missing of my sweet dog, who passed away last year at 19+ years. Watching Holly and Indy help with the decking was so sweet. Making me think perhaps I should add a new addition, it’s nice to have help when working in the garden. Love the vision you’re creating of the pool area. The fountain would be a lovely addition, and also can be enjoyed from the revised patio area. I also quite like the idea of a mustard colored wall next to the peach, my kitchen is a light mustard with an aging glaze over it. I plastered the walls when I remodeled over 20 years ago. Still loving the color. Sure love watching your videos!
Ciao! Nicki and Carlo!! Your place is looking fabulous. Landscaping always softens things up and you’ll do a terrific job at that. Don’t apologize for the cicadas…it’s all part of the ambience of Italy. Hope your wounds heal quickly Nicki and Carlo…if you need projects in America…our door is open…well, it’s open regardless. 🇺🇸💜
Sorry about your ankle! Ugh…you didn’t need that to happen. The pool decking will be great and your ideas for the plants and fountain seem wonderful. Always look forward to seeing what you both are doing. Sunday is funday watching you vlog.
Maybe incorporate lavender in font of the pool border it is a natural insect repellent. If you could also find citronella plants for the mosquitos.Nikki Carlo is really good at building and fixing things at home for you. Which helps get your home fixed up quicker than if you have to get in builders.
Cicadas are certainly the sound of summer;-)
So sorry to learn of your fall Nicki. I hope you were able to get all of the pebbles or rocks out of the palm of your hands. I’ve had a bad fall of of a bicycle and I can relate. Take it easy and enjoy your beautiful home and property. Every time your camera pans across your patio area and with all of the landscaping improvements you both have already completed, I fall more in love with your home. You and Carlo made a brilliant decision to buy. No wonder you never gave up during the most challenging times. Your plans for around the pool will evolve, the deck already looks great. Big thumbs up to Carlo, and working in the heat and humid is such a challenge. See you both next week!
that contrasting color is exactly what I was talking about for the wall around your front "porch"!.....the color of your house is beautiful but a contrasting color would set it off even more! ❤ ....I actually think your pool looks great right now but new decking and aesthetic touches and it will be downright beautiful! .....got my hello everywhere t shirt ordered!
I like the contrasting mustard color. Would work well.
Nicki, the floral drapes in the living room look SOOO beautiful!
Even her choice in the bedroom look good
Happy Sunday Nicki & Carlo! So, those little flowers @ 8:15 that are clusters of orange/red/yellow are called Lantana. They are lovely flowers, that look gorgeous and spread quickly and heavily, which, in some locations, make them invasive. Pollenators love them (bees, butterflies, etc) but certain varieties of Lantana are poisonous to dogs. I just thought I'd share that with you, although I'm sure the garden center would tell you this as well.
*Source:* I'm an apartment manager and have had Lantana at my community, prompting long discussions with our landscape designer.❤
How right you are, Lantana. I didnt realize, being a Florida native, how many of our tropical plants grow in Tuscany. Those Lantana are very salt tolerant and grow near the ocean, too. Love them! Here we plant Butterfly Gardens of special selections of native plants that will bloom and provide year round for the butterflys. In Florida we are famous for honey. There is even a Hollywood film "Yuley's Gold" (check spelling) about it. Around Easter Sunday, circa 1513 the Spanish conquistador, Juan Ponce de Leon discovered our state and named it "Las Floridas", we also have the oldest city in the US, St Augustine, FL!
also very poisonous to livestock
I love your ideas Nicki about building a fence in front of pool to hide bits one doesn't need to see. The fountain idea is perfect with a brick wall in front in that fenced area. Going to be so lovely!
How great to have Carlo as a construction handy man. He does amazing work! Nicki is a good assistant.
Hi Nicki. As I said before Carlo has hands of gold😊he can do anything. He tackles everything with a great imagination and gets it done. (Bravo👏)also you Nicki, you have great imagination also and a talent of visualizing the way you want things and in the end it all works out and looks great. A lot of hard work you two are putting in the house projects but when it’s all done you will enjoy it for years to come ( God bless you both) so much hard work. The pool will look amazing when it’s all done😊. Nicki hope you feel better after your fall.
First, so sorry, Nicki, for your spill. I hope you heal quickly. Second, it’s always so lovely to see how you, Carlo, Holly and Indie are coming along at the new house and property. It’s gorgeous. Happy swimming 🏊♀️🏊🐕🐕
We had an above ground pool that was set into a bank in our yard and my husband built a very large deck all around the pool, it made it look like an in ground pool when finished. We ended putting the decking over the ledge of the pool and liked it best that way. With supports under and all around, it kept any pressure off the side ledges around the pool. We had the pool for 27 yrs. All of our children and grandchildren jumped off the deck into the pool regularly and never had any issues with it. If you do that be sure your liner has a lip connector in case you ever need to change out your liner. Which we did do once during those 27 yrs. Great investment…
I have no doubt that you and Carlo will make the pool area absolutely gorgeous!
Your pool is fantastic and will only get more beautiful as time goes on! Thank you for sharing your lives with the world,I look forward to your visits every Sunday! 🕊️🌺🌾
Think we started watching You and Carlo at the height of Covid Pandemic. Can't tell you how much we look forward to weekly video posts. Give Holly a hug for us, and Indie too 😍Much love and prayers from Tennessee❤
That tall tree you were pointing to with the dark pink flowers, is a crepe Myrtle tree. It has beautiful bark and blooms very well in the heat.
Thought it was a crepe myrtle. I give tours at The New York Botanical Garden and we have three of them, white, deep red, and pink! ☀️
Crepe Myrtles are everywhere here in Memphis. The hotter it gets, the more they thrive, it seems!
@@deb7518 Same in Virginia!
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The short sweater version is really a good design very attractive!
I’m sorry you took a tumble, Nikki! Hope you’re feeling better already. The pool looks dreamy! It’s hot and humid here in Pennsylvania. The deck is coming along swiftly. Brava! Thanks for another beautiful vlog!!
I’m in PA as well, Bucks Co. It was gross last night. 72 but 95% humidity ugh
House is looking so very good! That resort's flowers are something. Holly has found her spot in the shade at the corner of the deck, such a good dog. In US we say cicada "si-kay-dah".
Always look forward to your vlog. I rewatched Under the Tuscan Sun, I had forgotten that Positano was really featured in the movie too. Now you have your own Tuscan Sun and Positano story!
I love that you can grow all sorts of fruit, a huge garden every year and amazing views/things to do. . People there seem very friendly and neighborly as well. I would totally move in a heartbeat to live in Tuscany or other parts of Italy. Positano looks stunning!
I love how everything is coming together, I can't wait to see what plants you decide on for around the pool. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to every 'episode'.
It's looking all very lovely, and with enthusiastic owners with taste what could go wrong. We will enjoy the progress as it progresses.
A work in progress isn't horrible. Think of the unfinished portion as a canvas or backdrop for your creation. Beauty takes time and planning. Everything you two touch turns out beautifully. I live in the US and have the same hose/sprayer as you.
Carlo makes everything work. Nicki, sorry about your ankle injury. Thank you for showing your visit to Castelfalfi.💕
Sunday morning with the New York Times Sunday crossword, a cup of tea, and Nicki and Carlo! Bliss!! You both are inspiring me for when we buy a property in Italy in the next year or so. Thank you for being so genuine and fun!
Awwww 😊 love the scenery ❤😎☀️🌊 thank you Nicki and Carlo! Can't wait to see the finished pool, it looks so much better now that it is built. Great job Carlo and all the help you received. Much love 🤗😘❤
I did not mind the sound of the cicadas , It gave a lovely vibe of a hot summers day. You and Carlo have worked so hard and the pool area will look amazing I am sure. Thank you for taking the time to let us share in your daily life, I look forward to your vlogs. Italy is fast becoming a place I will one day visit.
Such a great team. Heads up to Carlo for doing such a great job of re-decking. Always surprised how quickly the 2 of you transform things. Am sure the pool area will end up being such an oasis for you and love the idea of the fountain. The sound of running water around the house is always so soothing! 🏊🏊🏊
Hi from California. The cicadas were celebrating your new pool ❤
All that hard work paid off when Carlos floated in that pool! It was hard work indeed great job with the woodwork on the decking. The plants in castelfalfi were beautiful! I am sure you both will make the pool area lovely❤
Brilliant idea for around the pool✨ I don't mind with the cicadas!! Hope your ankle healing nicely and see you guys next week 🤍
I do love that you garden so different then I do !
Your English /Italian eye sees beauty from a different angle
And it gives me such good inspiration .
Your country home is as inviting as your home on a cliffs edge .
Well worth the wait of lingering sellers .
You've cleared all trace and made it your own .☕🍴
Those plant bushes are Gaura lindheimeri, plant several bushes together, prune in early spring for good flowering again. White or pink is best, red doesnt bush out like the white.
Mine are huge right now and the bees love them!
@@jenadidio6536 The common name for Gaura is Beeblossom!
@@annaworth286 I didn’t know that!
The decking has turned out fabulous! I bet that feels so good & you’re ready to enjoy the pool. ☺
You should get some citronella plants. They keep mosquitoes and horseflies away. I used to use the oil on my horses to keep them from being bitten.
Thank you for using the microphone to fix the cicada noise. I have been wanting to comment on it but didn't want to be negative. I have lived where the cicadas chirped constantly but I don't remember it being that loud. I guess you just get used to it after a while and don't notice it as much.
I loved the marble benches. I wondered if they stay cool even when it's hot outside?
Great work you two.
Wow, what an amazing place, have to visit! Love the way you take the dogs everywhere. Thank you.
The pool is looking really good, so much bigger than I thought it was going to be. I am sure you will have everything looking stunning. Hope you are feeling better soon Nicki, rest up and take care xx
Considering the heat wave (between 37 and 40 degrees) we're having here, your pool looks absolutely wonderful to me! 💦👌
I wouldn't need any plants around, bc I'd be floating all day long (like Carlo 😅) and wouldn't even see them from the pool!
Btw Carlo, you look so charming with a beard.
Sweet video so sorry to hear of your injury. I’m 58 & I’m recovering from a herniated disc from picking up my groceries. Geez hope you feel fast. You guys are always moving. Carlo is like my hubby busy busy busy. I walk on our trails around here. I gotta keep moving & stay positive. This is just a hiccup. The pool looks amazing. I would be in it too. At a few feet. lol take care xo 🫶🫶☮️✌️☺️☺️🥰🥰🥰
Buona Domenica Nicki & Carlo. I know you like doing your various projects, but since you have to wait till September to order wood to finish the deck, my suggestion is to get into that pool and splash around. Alla prossima. 😎
Ouch! Sorry to hear about your tumble. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for your speedy recovery. You both never cease to amaze me with your gifts, talents and your tenacity to improve your gorgeous home. Look forward to see what you accomplish next week 🌺
Can’t wait for your new video every week ❤
Sorry about your fall I had a fall 6 weeks ago and fractured a bone in my foot.Im 80 years old live on my own and it's all been a bit much getting around with a huge boot on.Never mind could have been worse so please when you go for a walk wear decent shoes I hope your ankle and hands get better soon.I love your pool and your ideas for hiding it looks great as usual Carlo the magician finds a way to do anything ❤
Morning. I love watching your channel. It’s one of my Sunday morning highlights!!! I was wondering how Holly is doing? Maybe it’s the heat that’s getting to her but I’ve noticed she looks taxed this summer.
In the southern U.S. we call these the dog days of summer because it's even too hot for them!
Greetings,So happy to see the pool.Just didn't seem normal without seeing Carlo in it. Just had a thought about it Nicki ,what you wanted to hide ... maybe you'll have the same idea making steps up to the rim of the pool edged with wonderful ceramic pots? Carlos you did like those steps. Would give a dimension that is not typical & would add drama!?? Your idea will work beautifully. You guys are having such fun. Can hardly wait to see the finished work . Those marble outdoor furnishings were amazing. Sorry to hear you took a tumble. August always seems complicated. We must wait to see your work of art 🎨🎭. Thanks again for a lovely visit. Please take care of yourself. You are working very hard.❤❤Ciao
I love it! Love it! Love it!
Those gardens you visited are beautiful and the plans for your pool area will be lovely!
Fountains are always a nice addition and you and Carlo are very talented ! I love your choices of music.
Aw, so relaxing!
Thank god for your channel. You have helped me through some very bad days of depression. Watching your episode today really perked me up. Thank you thank you thank you. ♥️
Its pretty clear that they will be living in Toscana permanently in under two years and understandably so. I assume Skye will take over the Positano house (and those stairs !) thereafter.
Love your idea about extending the flower bed around the pool. 👍
Beautiful town. The flowers and plantings are lovely. You and Carlo make a handsome couple today. I like the way Carlo has his hair today.
So sorry for your hands and ankle, Nicki!
I can't wait for the end result of pool area. In Poland, we really have just 3 good months in a year for swimming, so we use smaller foldable pool and go to public pools. But If I ever live in some southern country, I'd definitely will have a pool. I love your ideas and that you're building by hand!
Do you think painting the pool wall green would help any bare spots that you could see between the plants you would see green so it would always look lush and tropical.
Heal fast, Nicki! The pool comes together very nicely.
Happy Sunday afternoon to you both! We enjoyed your side trip for ideas on landscaping around your pool. Yes, the cicadas are sooooo noisy! When we lived in Texas, we couldn't escape them each summer. Now in southern Arizona, the cicadas surface now & then; mostly when it's raining (which isn't very often). Do be extra careful of the heat. The two of you are young, but dehydration can creep up on you unexpectedly. Nicki, not to be intrusive (but I guess I am), please take care of your bones. Talk to your doctor about a bone scan and don't let osteoporosis catch you off guard. We appreciate your hard work in getting these videos out every week and we very much enjoy our Sunday mornings with the two of you! Take care & be safe.
Love where the master bed is now. It looks so cozy. Everything is awesome
The two of you are such a handsome couple😊❤
those flowers are gorgeous - good to know what grows persistently in the heat - and the pool is a dream ❤✌
4:51 Carlo really got a good long look in at that hot girl jogging by 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Oh no! Hope you'll get well soon Nicki. Carlo looks so cute changing the t shirts. Love the logo and colours. Both of you work so hard to get things done. I'm sure your pool sourounding will look fantastic in the end. Thankxs for sharing the awesome garden at the castle. Your Holly is aďorable ❤