Big CHANGES on our Abandoned Stone House in Portugal

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  • @TheIndigoEscape
    @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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    • @ThaJay
      @ThaJay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So where is the link to the recipe website?

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ThaJay I’ll put it up as soon as it’s ready. The skeleton is ready. Just need to add the content

  • @harrylee3270
    @harrylee3270 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Black Gold with the texture is quite striking. Adds a stylish and sophisticated look.

    • @lagringa7518
      @lagringa7518 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👍 I 22nd that. 😉

  • @SusanZiegler
    @SusanZiegler 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Regarding mulch and irrigation, "Covering your drip irrigation system with about 2-3 inches of mulch is beneficial because the mulch will protect your water from the sun. This prevents evaporation and further conserves the water in your irrigation system." The real key to mulching is the depth of the mulch. If it is too thin, you are likely to get lots of weeds. Get that chipper, and be generous with the depth of the chip-mulch!

    • @artlovermcg7564
      @artlovermcg7564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed burying a drip line, soaker hose with generous mulch layer!!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Generous mulch! Ok got it. I think that’s key because I am getting some areas with weeds. 2-3 inches. I’m thinking deeper beds from next year.

    • @budbundy364
      @budbundy364 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You asked for input so I will tell you to pick the coffee color for your screen. If I may also be so bold to suggest that you paint your front door. You have too much wood going on in the front. That's your free interior designer advice for today 😅I am enjoying watching your progress. Thanks for sharing
      Lacey and Huxley ⚘❤

  • @michellemcleod80
    @michellemcleod80 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dark colours attract the sun and heat, so I would go for a light blind. Irrigation should be under plenty of mulch, 3 inches at least, to keep the moisture in. Great job on the worktop.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great idea! I get the light shade will definitely deflect but to worry they will get quite dirty as there so much dust during the summer! Gets so dry here!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @TheIndigoEscape - So there was a reason the Bedouin nomads of the Sahara had those big black tents - now these comments tell me why - Black offers denser shade exactly because it absorbs more of the sun's rays and protects from the damaging uv rays, white lets more light (and the uv rays) through.
      I love it when we learn so much by reading comments!

  • @ellymellor9265
    @ellymellor9265 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Black Gold for the blind in my opinion 😊

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Andrea, you did an amazing job on the cement countertop! You will have such a lovely laundry area.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Loving the laundry area. So organised now 🥰🥰

  • @DebraCarey-h5t
    @DebraCarey-h5t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I like the black gold, it looks more like wood. Also, I think the mulch should go on top of the irrigation. Otherwise, the water will be absorbed by the mulch and not reach the plants.

    • @myrah1600
      @myrah1600 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely water under mulch😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Noted! I need to get more mulch. I need a mulch pile!!

    • @myrah1600
      @myrah1600 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheIndigoEscape 🤣

  • @ctownsend4600
    @ctownsend4600 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your smile is beautiful, your videos are fun and your family is wonderful! Black absorbs the heat, white reflects the sun. It’s been over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for over 20 days where I live. The sun beats at my door all morning.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much.it has been great without the braces.They are quite uncomfortable actually, so its. a blessing!

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The black gold is classy looking, not so plain.

  • @rosbeaton637
    @rosbeaton637 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I do like the black gold for the blind. . It will look very smart. Good on you for tackling the concrete counter. You did a grand job, Andrea🌟

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! It’s not perfect but it’s way better than I expected. It looks so much cleaner. Before I tended not to film that area because it was so messy 🙈

  • @Aotruba
    @Aotruba 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Coffee will give you better sun UVRay sun protection. For a stylish decor: black/gold one. I would choose the coffee shade though...❤

  • @bryansarty3821
    @bryansarty3821 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Very nice job on the worktop!
    Noticed a few times now seeing the old roof tiles stacked up. I don't remember what you were going to do with them but what you might consider is using them (broken up) for walkways and also paths between your plant beds. To break them up, add them to your cement mixer along with an old brick. After a couple of minutes add a half bucket or so of water. The broken up pieces of tile will come out with smooth edges. Nice to walk on, even with bare feet.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is a fantastic idea that never occurred to us! We were going to use them to make garden beds they are tricky to cut. Also, as you have to burry them, when it rains it doesn’t allow for the water to flow so it gathers. So this is a great alternative project!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a great idea!

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Your smile looks fantastic, it must be such a relief to have the braces gone. Makes eating easier for sure. Not food all stuck in your braces, I hated that.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thanks Gail! Yes it has made eating much easier. I have to use the retainers quite often for now but they still feel far more comfortable than the braces.

  • @beawild
    @beawild 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You could put a ceiling fan in that porch area where you have the table. They're very common in the U.S. in warm states, such as Florida. They're a game changer, they allow you to sit outside comfortably.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Love this idea! I would definitely look into it. They will also help with keeping away the flies!

  • @eileenstec7862
    @eileenstec7862 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Color for shades? The darker the color the more heat it absorbs. Lighter colors reflect light.😊

  • @suzieq2958
    @suzieq2958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don't forget when choosing the blind that white reflects the sun and black soaks it up 😊
    Great job on the concrete surface 👌👍

  • @LorraineinAustralia
    @LorraineinAustralia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another huge improvement with that lovely outdoor laundry area👏👏
    Your garden is just glorious. I hope you are very proud of yourselves 🌸🌸🌸
    As to the outdoor blind, I love the textured one or the coffee..
    Sending ❤️

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank Lorraine! Really enjoying the garden! Need to sew so more plants so it carries on to September!! We love looking out at it! It’s like our own tv haha

    • @LorraineinAustralia
      @LorraineinAustralia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheIndigoEscape 🤣

  • @kellyh8347
    @kellyh8347 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That came out great!!! Congratulations! Love your smile too!!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much!! 😁

  • @jennichristie5264
    @jennichristie5264 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black gold was pretty groovey. Loved the bench top.

  • @PennyHarding-yc7bl
    @PennyHarding-yc7bl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Irrigation under the mulch.

  • @maxinepearce4909
    @maxinepearce4909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great job, white would be my choice, it would reflect the heat, dark colours draw the heat.

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black gold looks very pretty. Nice random texture!

  • @victoriakopp1483
    @victoriakopp1483 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I like the black gold 😊

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    COFFEE will match your house! What's the name of your new chanel? Oh, Omar did a marvelous job with that cement counter top! LOL!!🤣🤣🤣 Andrea, it's Excellent! Simon did great with the bracing for Omar's project! LOL 🤣🤣🤣 Now we need Mum to remove the wood bracing for Omar's Project and the whole family would have a part in Omar's Project! 🤣🤣🤣 LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMAR, I HOPE YOU ARE TOO!❤❤!!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love the coffee too the black gold as well. It’s really hard to choose! Sometimes I wish I had 3 choices, making a decision much easier! 🤣

  • @queen-of-puddings
    @queen-of-puddings 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    And i agree with previous comment - you should use the lightest shade cloth you can get to refect the heat

  • @Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends
    @Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic job on the concrete counter! Your smile 👄 looks brighter. Shade is important. I know, I live in Las Vegas, we hit 120 degrees Fahrenheit last week.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I love my smile now 🥰

  • @patriciabrawner3717
    @patriciabrawner3717 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your counter is going to be just beautiful, enjoyed seeing all the flowers, they were gorgeous I love flowers. Wishing all of you a blessed week, and looking forward to your next video.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I love flowers too! I adore cosmos and calendula. They smell really nice. I want to have more flowers next year and have a more organised area to grow veggies at the back 🥰 every year there is a huge improvement ❤️

  • @tessasinclair6315
    @tessasinclair6315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Like I always say, "every household needs a Simon!". 👌🏼
    Good job, Andrea. Always treasure your treasure's tools 🙃 Such beautiful memories you're creating 🤗🤩

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Should make a t-shirt like that haha

  • @rianabrand
    @rianabrand 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Black gold please❤

  • @carollsbostwick9683
    @carollsbostwick9683 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the Hugh sunflowers gorgeous!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are a wonderful sight to wake up to ❤️

  • @bernadettebaars5632
    @bernadettebaars5632 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Black gold looks great

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your video posted at midnight in Eastern Washington State USA. I'm always excited to see what you've accomplished.

  • @tracybarton7554
    @tracybarton7554 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the black gold. I think it will look good with your house.

  • @Zephyrhine
    @Zephyrhine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black Gold is a beauty!

  • @tetecouto9292
    @tetecouto9292 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The rule is that a lighter color will always be cooler. Therefore, if you require respite from the heat but, dark colors like black or brown are preferable if you want to protect yourself from the sun's UV rays as much as possible. Lighter colors can be riskier. Black Gold is nice

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I think a compromise may have to happen. The light colour, the white, is really light and may get all dusty in the summer. The summer heat makes the soil so dusty here 😞

  • @shrory
    @shrory 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TIP. when pouring concrete, have frames or molds ready to use up the excess concrete, the frames could be kerbstone size or paving slab size, planters, just have them ready in a corner. No waste

    • @joantrotter3005
      @joantrotter3005 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If they want to make pots, do papercrete. Just have the paper or cardboard soaking so that it can be made into a soft porage texture before making a slury or more of a cob. Several videos on here if you search. Hopefully that makes sense!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh wow! Excellent thinking ahead. Will definitely think about that for the future. Wouldn’t they look lovely around the garden!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks Joan. I’ll look into it!

  • @gilbertrouelle8677
    @gilbertrouelle8677 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello, Great job with the laundry bench. By the way from a farmer son, hay is made of grass and straw is from oak, wheat and barley.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow! I didn’t now that! So then straw seems to be better! May be a good idea to invest in a wood chipper soon!

    • @lapsedluddite3381
      @lapsedluddite3381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't you just hate it when predictive text completely changes our words! Like changing "oat" to "oak" ... That straw made from oak must be really heavy! 😂

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lapsedluddite3381 ooohhhh 😂😂😂 I was like that’s some fancy straw!

  • @patriciapoyanestebanez408
    @patriciapoyanestebanez408 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Para el próximo verano , tenéis que construiros una piscina 😊

  • @EnglishMadeleine
    @EnglishMadeleine 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the disappearing act 😍. The garden and the laundry area are looking great - both of you can go to the top of the class!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! It was a fun project! Not perfect but better than expected!

  • @curthale8605
    @curthale8605 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You all have come so far with your property it's beautiful !!!!

  • @susanriverione7437
    @susanriverione7437 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the recipes!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im trying to gather them, as much as possible! Would be great to also add some nice pictures to accompany them.

  • @maryhudson-smith9613
    @maryhudson-smith9613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh oh black gold ❤

  • @goodnows4
    @goodnows4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Smiling ❤❤❤

  • @merindahthornton5080
    @merindahthornton5080 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The garden is looking so beautiful! 💕
    I can’t wait to see the countertop all finished. 😃

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Melinda! Coming up today! ❤️

  • @knelson5442
    @knelson5442 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Water underneath mulch. Black gold awning.

  • @laylayclippy5227
    @laylayclippy5227 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the counter top , can’t wait to see it clad and finished.

  • @evahegarty741
    @evahegarty741 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The worktop is beautiful. Now the most important is to seal it in order not to get stains that are impossible to remove

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch this space! 🥳

  • @sharinfrance5995
    @sharinfrance5995 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the black gold. Wonderful job as always by you all. 😊

  • @jeanniehyde8090
    @jeanniehyde8090 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the black gold sample is gorgeous 🤗🥰 great work guys Also you have a beautiful cute smile ( no more braces 🙌🏾🤭)

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks you Jeannie! Appreciate the braces comments. It’s really crazy how much teeth change a face!

  • @SonyaTucker98
    @SonyaTucker98 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey wonderful people, I am a member on here BUT have had to make new google account!!.
    Totally rocking Omar's washing machine/ outdoor sink area, I've got everything crossed that it turns out amazing!.
    Your garden area is looking amazing, I can't get over the height of your sunflowers😮.
    Another great video guys ❤😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey Sonya! The height is crazy! The biggest one was born right in there, didn’t come from the greenhouse. So next year, everything needs to either direct sow or come out of the greenhouse way earlier. Learning experience. Sink area is looking great 🥰🥰

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal5402 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great laundry area

  • @travelinaway2707
    @travelinaway2707 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done! Oh how i love polished concrete. Much love to you all. ❤❤❤

  • @JudySnyder-dv5ld
    @JudySnyder-dv5ld 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Blackgold was my favorite.

  • @curthale8605
    @curthale8605 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The black gold. I would go with !

  • @bevkirk1475
    @bevkirk1475 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black Gold is my preference 😊

  • @raelabuschagne9934
    @raelabuschagne9934 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done. Pleasure watching your videos.

  • @Hummingbirder1
    @Hummingbirder1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    14:39 I liked the texture for black/gold, like you, but if you want it to fight off sunray heat, maybe a light color is better? Dark: absorb heat, light/white: reflect sunshine/heat. Not sure, but if science is something to go by that light grey is the best... maybe? It will show dirt easier, I guess.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I get the logic! I’m such a visual person though… the grey looked nice as well but it was so contrasting. Ummmmm now decisions!

  • @nancypyanoe3347
    @nancypyanoe3347 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with the coffee or black gold!

  • @bovungane9043
    @bovungane9043 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We love you, from South Africa.

  • @marthamaeda8257
    @marthamaeda8257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The cement counter top came up nicely 👍 good job❤❤

  • @jenadidio6536
    @jenadidio6536 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cement table top looks fantastic! The garden looks so good also. My 32 yr old daughter just got her braces on. lol! Her 12 yr old son has them also, they’ve been making the funniest faces, Christmas pictures will be fun this year! 😁❤️

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m glad her son got them earlier, much better to train your teeth from young to be in the correct place.
      Tell your daughter to be patient. You do get used to them after a while. Wax is key!! They save me so many mouth sores. You do make funny faces! Constantly aware of them. Also fun when you don’t have a tooth brush and you are out of home! So best to have a toothbrush and some toothpaste in her bag. She will love her teeth after 🥰

    • @jenadidio6536
      @jenadidio6536 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheIndigoEscape 😂 she’s getting carded every time we go out. Looks like she’s 12.

  • @joannahampton5979
    @joannahampton5979 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No more braces, congratulations! I like the brown colour bc it blends in with the wood & stone surroundings.
    Countertop 👌

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I appreciate the comments on the braces 🥰

  • @tamrarose2022
    @tamrarose2022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black gold!

  • @katiadp2145
    @katiadp2145 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black gold.❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇷 🇬🇷

  • @TheSharrone
    @TheSharrone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black Gold is very nice.

  • @zuzanatauvinkl5195
    @zuzanatauvinkl5195 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black gold - wood looking :)

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black gold with the texture is nice.

  • @Rebeca-sd1md
    @Rebeca-sd1md 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another great video! ❤😊 Just to put my five cents in: I'd choose the Gray color for your outdoor blinds. Reason being, the dark colors will make the area look too dark and also light colors reflect the sun's rays away & dark colors absorb them. To get respite from the heat but also keep a fresh and bright looking area I'd choose the lighter color 😎

  • @budbundy364
    @budbundy364 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😁😁 ok I just watched the video where you got your new/used front door. Forgive me Omar for suggesting that you paint it 😂 I'm Canadian what can I say. You guys are fabulous ❤

  • @hamimahatan6307
    @hamimahatan6307 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks stunning…❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sue7190
    @sue7190 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the black gold but the grey might work better at reflecting the sun, whereas a dark colour will absorb the heat. Love the worktop. Make sure your soil is thoroughly watered before you add mulch on top of irrigation tubes to trap the moisture in the soil.❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank Sue! I will cover more of the pipes and get it going with the irrigation. Really want to buy more irrigation though so everything is properly watered. So far so good!

  • @SavingSweetWilliam
    @SavingSweetWilliam 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The worktop looks incredible!
    Superb effort both of you 👏

  • @teresakeightley4909
    @teresakeightley4909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the coffee color too ❤

  • @susbs
    @susbs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black gold would be my choice. 💖

  • @bjarndishelenamitchell9372
    @bjarndishelenamitchell9372 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My vote goes to Black Gold. Well done it is all looking so good!!

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black Gold 👌 Cement top urban cool.

  • @MirandaHorger
    @MirandaHorger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love both the black/gold and coffee shades. The concrete counter looks grand!

  • @LaniDW
    @LaniDW 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andrea, your teeth looks amazing!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Lani ❤️❤️

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black gold, have you thought about putting a shade over your cooking area? Love your videos, match live from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! I got one now, just need to install it

  • @pamelawilson6166
    @pamelawilson6166 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dark colours attract the sun's heat and will make the space hotter. If you want the area to be cooler, choose a light colour.

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the work top as well. Well done.

  • @marieratcliffe4804
    @marieratcliffe4804 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the difference between hay and straw is hay is used as food for animals and straw is for bedding. for plants you really need to use straw. i use straw around my strawberries and grapes. it offers insulation to them in winter time too.. an cheap alternative for you is to put cardboard down instead of straw, especially with you putting the bark on top. the card will rot down into the soil eventually, but thats the same if you use straw. it will also help reduce the weeds better, the water irrigation needs to go on top of the bark so that it can soak into the bark and hold in more of the water to stop the ground from drying out. just a suggestion where you've put the outside kitchen, the space above where there is no roof if you use clear plastic roofing in that space it will not only mean the light can still shine through, but it will offer you 100% dry area and protection from the elements.

  • @debbiestoks2931
    @debbiestoks2931 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black gold will fade beautifully

  • @carolynwarren1306
    @carolynwarren1306 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black gold😊❤

  • @markhellemans3440
    @markhellemans3440 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black Gold

  • @PennyHarding-yc7bl
    @PennyHarding-yc7bl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coffee would be a good choice. Light enough to reflect the sun and not make the shaded area too dark.

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It also matches slightly the colour of the wood 🥰

  • @DanSmith-v4l
    @DanSmith-v4l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video.

  • @SylviaWhite-w7p
    @SylviaWhite-w7p 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Black gold think that would look great

  • @sammie44
    @sammie44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great counter top!
    One of our projects is to make a smooth and coloured cement kitchen countertop, but have not had the opportunity yet. Soon! 😊
    Great work as always guys!
    Have a great week ahead! 😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow coloured ones! That sounds like an amazing project!

    • @sammie44
      @sammie44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheIndigoEscape yes! 🙌 maybe with sparkles too 😆

  • @celiapereira5223
    @celiapereira5223 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The disappearing act was epic😂...job well done 👍

  • @harrietlivengood6793
    @harrietlivengood6793 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The concrete countertop came out great, good job! I love the coffee brown color the best, it will show dirt less than the black and it will blend well with your stone. You have a beautiful flower and vegetable garden, it will provide lots of great meals and beautiful flower arrangements. Your teeth look beautiful! ❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Harriet! Really pleased with the garden this year! Next year we are up scaling a bit and maybe having the veggies separated and more flowers. You hear so many bees and see so many butterflies, looks gorgeous 🥰

  • @izzy1949
    @izzy1949 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I follow a channel called The Eldridge family and Crandall the husband and Marcie his wife did all there kitchen work surfaces in concrete and they were terrified as well even tho he is a contractor joiner and plumber he had never done it befor and it turned out great… so be brave plus you ha a Simon he he…….oh Andrea the black gold is gorgeous and has that outdoor woody look….
    i remove dead ones we call it dead heading in UK…the garden is looking fabulous…your mum is a great help Andrea …oh that concrete work surface will be amazing once you have finished…that’s it ..but of elbow grease Omar…he he…can’t wait to see it completely done with the sink in… ❤

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely will be looking out for that channel and see how they did the concrete worktop. Really pleased with the shades! Can’t wait to install them!

  • @teepeeX
    @teepeeX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    MAKE SURE IRRIGATION IS UNDER MULCH, black / gold for blinds

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Makes sense! Thanks! I was worried it may get clogged but I think it should be fine!

  • @doriskuhberger8559
    @doriskuhberger8559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome job all of you. The outside worktop is going to look sooo good. I like the grey shade cloth. The black one with the
    stripes is nice as well. Thoughts and Prayers.Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings.
    Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you Doris! It was a really good project and we enjoyed the process. I was a bit apprehensive at first but now we are more confident we can do it again and do an even better job! See you next week

    • @doriskuhberger8559
      @doriskuhberger8559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheIndigoEscape

  • @igneousidol
    @igneousidol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would choose the blinds with texture

  • @Alfablue227
    @Alfablue227 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andrea, you look sooo cute, congrats for braces finally out! Your place looks great, I can just imagine when its fully done....you guys are awesome! Keep up the great work!❤😊

    • @debbychaffee4364
      @debbychaffee4364 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤ just to have your family that you are not old
      Andera😊

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I’m really happy with the result. I can eat so many things I couldn’t before which it’s great like apples and pop corn! 😆 thank you for your lovely comment

    • @Alfablue227
      @Alfablue227 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheIndigoEscape You are welcome dearest Andrea, eat to your ❤️'s content, cause you work so hard, you deserve it! Much love FM Santarém!!

  • @sharonmaddox3390
    @sharonmaddox3390 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the work top my choice would be the light grey. ❤

  • @coralsancetta7242
    @coralsancetta7242 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lighter the better, light grey. White reflex heat

  • @stknmggs1788
    @stknmggs1788 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coffee! But your choices are usually excellent! You have great taste!

    • @TheIndigoEscape
      @TheIndigoEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you! That’s very kind 🥰

  • @glhunt108
    @glhunt108 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Smile