RENOVATING A RUIN: Best Italian Pasta al Pomodoro, Pool Build Begins & Stone Wall Restoration (Ep26)
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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025
- Thank you so much for joining me this episode. Lots to share this week, including a delicious simple pasta al pomodoro recipe with homegrown tomatoes; progress on the bathroom and kitchen renovations; starting the building of the swimming pool and restoring an ancient stone wall... all in the heat of summer in Tuscany. Hope you enjoy it. I put Italian subtitles almost all the way through for the Italiani and those of you learning Italian.
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I found you on RUclips about a month and a half ago. I believe we find what we need at a time in our life that we most need it. I think now I have watched every video at least once, become a patron, and feel as if maybe someday living in Italy, (a lifelong dream), may be possible even though I am much older now. You are inspiring, and also so honest about life. I appreciate you so much. Although I have loved all of your videos, the one that you did for the new year is the one I listen to so often. It is absolutely beautiful!
Since finding you I have learned that I had great grandparents who lived in Italy, and as a result citizenship by descent may be option for me. I am also adopted, so it may be trickier, but still an option. Your interview with Michele Capecchi lead me to an invaluable resource! Thank you Kylie for sharing your creativity and life in such an honest and inspiring way! And thank you for changing my life and giving me new hope!
One day you will both look back on all of this and wonder how the heck did we do that? you guys are warriors!
Kylie I just wanted to let you know ( if you don't already ) the plant by the cherry tom's with the pink flower looks like an oleander and they are very poisonous, be sure never to accidentally eat a tomato with oleander sap on it or have the flowers fall in with the toms and get washed through them for example. You are such a hard worker ( just like your parents! ) Another super inspiring and motivating film Kylie! Bravo
That drone shot of the horse dust bathing to keep the sun from burning their skin, it was just so beautiful! I love your perspective on things, and it is obvious to me that you are creating directly from your heart which manifest things quickly and soon you and Guido will be teaching your baby to swim in the brand new pool. I cannot wait to see this moment. Bless you all in this incredible heat!
Kylie, I am astonished with all the work that you and Guido are accomplishing before the bambino arrives. And it is impressive. I am not sure which project I like more - the kitchen, the bath, the pool or the former chicken coop? Yet I would say it is the bambino project. This little person will have the most amazing home to grow up in, learning new things and have two lovely parents to teach and love him.
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Kylie is even More ROMANTIC while with child ♥️ The intro of the beautiful horses taking their sunbath in the sand is exquisite
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Patience is a virtue. Being a perfectionist I could totally see myself uncovering a beautiful relief of all the varied stones: sizes and shapes. Gorgeous!,
Oh, I just love this episode! The sweet interchange between you and Guido is so heartwarming. I laughed when you, the native English speaker, couldn’t think of the English word and Guido, the Italian, supplied it for you! Adorable.
I just found out!!! Congratulations Kylie and Guido 👶🎉 That's Wonderful. I have 7 little munchkins ranging from 25 to 9yrs old. My husband is from Bologna. Last time we were in Italy, people just stared at us. Ironically there was a time when Italian families were numerous. I'm currently renovating my home. Thanks for the tips. Cheers 🥂
Everything is coming together! Lots of hard work but you are making beautiful memories together! Cherish the hard times as well as the easy ones! Your love of your husband, home, cooking and living life is contagious! Good luck!
So Amazing . I stumbled across one of your videos when searching Tuscany on RUclips. I’m so inspired by your journey . I was born in Italia Sicilia and migrated to Australia in 1972 when I was 7years old with my parents I only wish I was living in Italy now. How are you an Aussie and speak so fluently Italian with the perfect accent 😍. I love watching your videos on my weekends , takes me to a happy place . 💝🏖😍🥰🌎 I want to travel next year & would love to visit Tuscany but have no one to travel with and don’t want to do it on my own . But hoping to find a friends who wishes to travel with me . Tanti Baci a te xx🥰🥰😍
Sunday afternoon with you, Guido and Bambino bump is so comforting. The walls are wonderful and worked with so much love. Your heart lifts mine when I watch you putting so much commitment to embracing the character and antiquity of your beautiful home. I imagine when your dear little boy arrives and grows in such surroundings it will be magical. Love Guido munching on those delicious tomatoes which are the best in the world and he will teach his son the joys of sampling the simple produce if Italian food. So exciting to see the pool and indoor work moving along. Thank you for the weekly visit to my home you make my weekend so much more charming and joyous. 🙏💞
Kylie and Guido. I am impressed with the patience one must possess to work with contractors in Italy. I think I am most impressed Kylie with your ability to enjoy the process and the progress no matter how small or large. This has helped me to slow down and savor the moments in my own life. I am not doing something as ambitious as you are but in my own way I have my goals and projects. When things do not go perfectly as I am learning always and forever it’s ok. I take a deep breathe and smile. Life is truly made up of the small minutes of daily life. A gift from God to cherish. All my love to you!
I’m so happy to read this. Glad it helps a little. 😘😘😘😘
The stone wall is so much prettier after removing the mortar. Your hard work paid off!
As you worked on the stone wall ...the view out of the window was breathtaking....Good Lord....gorgeous....you two are an amazing team.....
Brava! È raro vedere una straniera che cucina bene i piatti italiani ma tu hai senz' altro un ottimo insegnante!
The cinematography is incredible, every week I can’t wait for your uploads , it is one of those moments that awakens my senses your intro …the Italian music and your soothing narrations is one’s that makes my day … loving all of it , thank you and hello to Guido he is such a loving supportive husband you both have a nice summer ❤️
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You are just the busiest little bee I've ever seen. And all with such a beautiful attitude. Fingers crossed that the current progress continues. Sending hugs to you and darling Guido for sharing the good and the bad with us.
what a lovely comment😍
I know and in the heat too! I can barely water the plants. Hot Texan!!
Why is it so soothing to watch mortar being removed?!!💕
You 2 look so happy and content. I'm so glad for you and the future your building. I like to tackle big projects too and my husband scratches his head like now what haha. He steps back and lets me redo our fireplace, spackle sheet rock and paint rooms. I love your go getter personality. Your a joy to watch👍❤️
The respect you have for the past is amazing! Your soul is italian❤️
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Hi Kylie, I went to Tuscany (Florence, Pistoia, Vinci, Lucca, etc) last month. We stayed in Buggiano (Montecatini Terme). I was feeling a bit nostalgic to my trip, already missing beautiful Italy. Your videos give me comfort and an extended holiday feeling. Now I can watch Tuscany through you. Thank you so much for your beautiful content. It is highly appreciated.
This is beginning to remind me of “U dear the Tuscan Sun”, a favourite film of mine. Diane Lane cooking for her renovation team throughout the film. Life imitating art! Those lucky fellows!
I enjoy resting on the Sabbath to renew my strength for the upcoming week❣️🙏🏻💕🥰💕💕💕
WOW... How HUGE is the hole for the swimming pool.....!!!
I can't wait to see the finished pool... Keep going...
I re-watched the beginning twice because the opening was just so beautiful. It felt like a huge piece of cinema and you transported me to another world. Thanks for sharing your magic with us, Kylie.
So kind!!! Thank you!
There are a thousand things to love about you Kylie, but your appreciation for absolutely everything is at the top of my list. God bless the three of you, always.
That’s so kind of you
You look so beautiful with each passing video, your patience is beyond and the relationship you and Guido have is just lovely. I'm glad that things are slowly working out for all of you. We plan a move from Paris to the south of France and are back n forth of doing a reno ourselves as there are such lovely homes to buy. Thank you for all your time and artistic insights you have as it shows so beautifully in each video. always sending positive energy your way. Everytime your post what dinner your making I have to make the same, hahahaha, i actually make my pomodoro sauce similar to yours.
Great job removing the old plaster! we have done it on almost 90sqm in our ruin and we know it is a long and meticulous task ;) saluti dalla Liguria
Watching You cleaning and rearranging the new kitchen for the sink area was Epic You are a powerhouse you totally 💯 did a great job 👏 women are AMAZING and can accomplish so much
Love that you are so appreciative of the older martial like sink and old floor tile. Your home is so charming!
I love how you're keeping it simple but exceptional... and always honest in your videos! Sending love and a lot of patience from Spain
The stone wall in the bathroom will be stunning once completed. All the food looked delish. I hope you find a solution for that gorgeous sink. Don’t tire yourself as you will need your strength once the baby arrives. Hope all the projects go smoothly and love your drone shots. Take care.
Just not enough time in the day and it is both pleasurable and mind blowing to exhaustion to even just watch how busy you both are constantly. But because it is work that will bring such great joys over time in a finished product of that dedicatedly hard work you both are constantly doingout of love. Your little one (?) Will be the ones to reap the benefits of all your accomplishments. Wishes that all goes as you imagine and hope it will. You are the most precious couple and deserve the beautiful place that you so earnestly put your hearts into. This special little person that is about to become a part of your active lives has a great set of role models to be loved by and in turn loved back. Love you both !
The view of the sunset outside the window is like a painting. Here you are, growing a baby and working alongside your husband on your Tuscany farmhouse! Such a quaint and beautiful picture!! Love to you and Guido❤️❤️
Hi I’ve been following along with you guys for more than a year now and I’m so impressed with your progress and wonderful life .
Thanks for your support, Maggie!
Thank you Kylie and Guido! Everything is coming along so perfectly -takes patience and perseverance yes but it’ll pay off in the end. There is a beautiful balance between you and Guido which makes watching you two so lovely and I am so in love with your cooking skills-perfecto..👏👏👏it is so romantic plus I’ve learned how authentic it comes together. 👍
The horses taking a break was a cool way to open 🥰 those 🌻 wooow fields of smiling faces hehe
... Glad things are moving along with the reno, be careful your not doing too much please Kylie, I'm sure Guido is keeping an attentive eye and so are we from afar 😉 glad you got your cooking and baking on goodness seems like a lot of people to feed but makes the time go faster I'm sure. Those stones when wet have a lovely glimmer to them, I can see after a bathe what the bathroom will look like. Too bad about the kitchen sink but it will work out. Like the reused floor tiles nice contrast of colour 👍🏽🤗 sending you all cool wishes in that heat ☺️ xxx
Thanks beautiful 🌻
So beautiful... and you look radiant! You will enjoy and appreciate that room so much knowing how much time and energy it took to clean the precious stone wall. I feel so excited for you about the pool construction beginning! Thank you for this beautiful film to end my day with along with the Canada Day fireworks in the background.💫💞
Thank YOU for watching!
You do such a beautiful job filming. The topography is wonderful. I hope you get to keep your sink. Maybe you can waterproof it with same thing you use on the walls. I'm sure you will solve the problem. Your tenacity is your best gift. You and Guido are doing a masterful job.
Love that you make every effort to repurpose the materials already there. The bricks are so beautiful and how wonderful to put them next to the reclaimed sink. It is all coming together bit by bit. Thank you for letting us peep in all along the way of the renovation journey. And bonus! A recipe!! Xx!
Kylie has taken nesting to the next level! I love it. ☺️💖
What a lovely way to start a Saturday! I’ve gotten into the habit of starting the day with you. I’ve observed that you are the remarkable person who always finds the most optimistic and happy way to look at everything. We would all be more context and rewarded if we did the same.
I’m hoping you get enough sleep! Ciao
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The shots from your drone are a work of art. It looks so idyllic there and the views are expansive and mesmerizing. I hope you rent out the outbuilding once it's finished as it would be amazing to come there for a retreat. It seems so tranquil and serene and would make for the perfect escape ✨🌻🐴
Thank you so much!! 🙏
100% agree.
Kylie I’ve been trying to find the song that starts around minute 8:50, I love it. Can you please share the details?
Love your videos I look forward to them every week 🤍 I wait to watch them Saturday mornings just to start my weekends on a good note! Thank you for all that you do.
I enjoyed the uplifting- Whistle in the Dark-(?)& watching this video so much! AND the lovely operatic voice at the end-heavenly! Thankyou!
Why did the installation of the old sink make me so happy!? ☺️
So glad the house is coming together before your bambino arrives.
I’m so happy to see the progress you’re making even tho I know it hasn’t gone as you hoped or planned. Continued prayers for you all 🙏 Love from Southern California 💗
Such hard work but as a creative person, you have a vision and your house and all your projects will be wonderful when done. I so love your videos and enjoying your journey!
Thank you. 🙏
Kylie, you bring me such JOY watching your sweet videos.
I live in Boston but we have a home in Portugal and it was very old and crumbling so we had the contractor put in heat and electric and what a project. It was expensive but now we enjoy ourselves when we return home. We did keep a few features that were historic so enjoy!
Wow! This video! With the horses! Breathtaking! ❤️❤️
Such a beautiful stone wall. Amazing difference after you have done that tedious work. Your son will have so many stories of how his home is a product of your love. I am certain that the sink can be sealed.
Kylie, thank you for this inspirational little film! When art and craft come together with love and intention the result is captivating and the viewer is transported into another reality. All great filmmakers accomplish this, and you excel!
Great to see you making progress! Your work on the stones looks like a labor of love.
It is! 🥰⚒
Gorgeous film and adore your recipes - so inspiring for a weekend when there's time to cook. Please don't tire yourself out with all that you're doing dear Kylie ! xx
so agree with you regarding the btr stone wall - beautifully put - removing the detritus revealing the beauty in the centuries old structure - bravissimo! Just be careful breathing in the stuff.
Squad I started this video but evidently I did not finish so on July 16 the next one came out and they were pouring the pool (spoiler alert) and I was like WHAT IS HAPPENING!! Then I figured out I have 5 minutes left here. Ha ha. I know you will all understand my panic to have missed even one second of these glorious videos! The best show on Tv, RUclips, the 🌍 Earth! 🤣🤣❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🌸🌸🌸
you look radiant Kylie
It’s a privilege to watch an adorable couple working so hard to realize their dream. Wishing you both only the best in life💕
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I can’t believe guys what you are doing!! It is amazing!!! It seems you know everything about construction!! It is look like you graduated Construction university!! ))) Bravo !!! Just fantastic!!!!
Spectacular views of country side. Thank you........and I've decided to have pasta tonight...yum. Going to second hand shops today to treasure hunt. Casual, warm day. Bless you and Guido.
Your photography is like no other - So beautiful ❣️
Oh you will love the pool! Cool dips in the evening. Giggles with the baby splashing. Our shared pool’s heater has been on the Fritz, so I am impatiently waiting like you!
How amazing it will be to jump into the pool to cool off. Your pomodoro pasta made me so hungry and its breakfast time.
I love the rustic look and feeling of old Italian houses. It is beautiful to see how hard you guys are working to restore your house. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Kylie. So very happy to see all the progress in all areas of your house. I am an architect n truly can sense Guido n your frustration n then when things start progressing the shear feeling of relief . However the most important thing is that you both are building your lives together which is such a huge blessing…Pray you both will soon be able to enjoy the sweet fruits of your hard labour . Thankyou for sharing the pasta recipe… such a beautiful presentation.
Take care always
Bindu
Mumbai, India
Rewatched this for the recipe-cinematography always a work of art.
Thank you for sharing your art-such a delight! And my family will enjoy the fantastic meal inspired by your video and talents!!
Everything is so historical and meaningful. Like you say, with such hard work and care you are able to appreciate the glory of each stone, the value of natures treasures. Beautiful footage and mouth watering food xx
Kylie, that introduction was divine (in every sense of the word). I laughed when you talked about the delight of scrubbing the big pot in the sink. That's why the Almighty will bring everything together for you, because you make it all wonderful. What a legacy these videos are for your son and your children to come. I just get this sense of wonder and admiration for you, Kylie (it feels like a warm glowing in the heart). Thank you and Guido for bringing us along for the journey. With all my love. m
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Good morning from Alaska, Thank you for putting out such inspiring content. I attempted to look up the song you are playing in this video, but I cannot seem to loc
ate it. Can you provide the artist and title, please?
That wall is going to be gorgeous. I hope you can fix the sink. Thanks for sharing Kylie!
What a gorgeous way to start the weekend! Thanks Kylie!❤
I love the fact that , as a practical woman, when the opportunity to have four hale and hearty men install the back breakingly heavy kitchen sink at the spur of the moment, Kylie, you took it. Guido didn’t seem to realize that golden opportunity. Kylie, you were down in the kitchen like a shot! Good on ya! Again, a reminder of Under the Tuscan Sun, when Diane Lane explains to her friend in the States, that she had the descendants of the Roman gods to do the heavy lifting. It is so exciting to watch the progress of the kitchen, the bathroom and the pool. Your patience at carving out the old cement in the bathroom is beyond belief. The final product will be stunning. Can’t wait for the next vlog!
Great 👍 idea!! Curtains under the sink. I should think it would give a feeling of home.
God bless you, Kylie and Guido!!!
Your family team work is an inspiration.
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Ana
Please let me the name of singr of Whistling in the Dark, i believe it is the name of the sweet song you included in this video.
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Congratulations on the subscribers! Beautiful drone shots. you will be so happy (and cool) when your pool is in and you can use it! Everything is coming along....slowly but surely. You have a beautiful glow about you...pregnancy does that! Hugs from Canada.
You are working so hard but it all will come together and will be beautifull.
Take care.
When I watch you and Guido working so hard to a common goal, reminds me of huge projects my husband and I under took to shape our future. That was many years ago and I still feel the love and energy it took to shape our wonderful life together while watching you work. I would love to see it in person! Thank you for sharing. Baby is growing!
It’s all falling into place Kylie, not quite as quickly as you wanted, but it will happen.......have a lovely week........Donna In Toronto
Wow, I am impressed with raking the joints in the wall. I am a conservator and know what a job it is. But I would have raked it with the chisel. Then repointing with traditional mix.
Kylie & Guido, you are both such an inspiration! Thank you for all the work you do to share this experience with us.
I am uplifted by the mutual respect you have. I love the idea of making these buildings and grounds your own. May the coming months bring everything you envision to fulfillment! I wish the very best . You truly work hard to make your home. Bless you! 😊🥰❤️🙏🏼
Dearest Kylie and Guido, every vignette that you offer on a Friday, epitomizes the best of every aspect of life. Your sensitivity to every sound, texture, taste, what you look at, how you both relate to each other and to other people around you, awakens all that is intrinsic to be a human in search of perfection and to rise to a higher consciousness. Thank you for sharing all this love with us. Love and Blessings .
Thank you for such a beautiful comment. ♥️
You bring such beauty to the inter webs, and stoke inspiration and imagination! Thank you for this lovely work!
Kylie you are an INSPIRATION to all of us you are glowing you are beautiful love you
You made are weekend we look forward to next Friday God Bless You Guido and your little bundle of joy see you next week from Toronto Ontario 🙏💜😘
thank you for the beautiful song your looking great KYLIE
Hats off to you Kylie!! You work very hard. 👏👏👏
So much going on and all is moving forward...and thank you for the wonderful music!
What a way to start my day..!!! Your vlogs are the absolute best and the up most motivating..!!! 💗
Love your work Kylie and the open and close with Gianni Schicchi 😉
So beautiful! ❤️❤️Your work keeps getting better everyday. Thank,you for sharing another beautiful day in Italy.😊
It’s amazing all that you guys are able to accomplish especially in this heat and you carrying a little one now. You are amazing Kylie. That footage of the horses made me so happy 🫶🏽
One of my favorite seed companies here in the states is Seeds From Italy. They import the most delicious varieties of vegetables seeds and pretty flowers too. I can’t wait for my tomatoes to ripen.
Thank you for this recommendation. I will check out Seeds From Italy. Sounds delightful.
Thank you for a video that reflects your passion and love of the old...i know it will be exquisite when all is done...mmm a retreat sounds good!
I just love your work! It’s so much fun to see how things are progressing. I’m so grateful to God for the talent He has given you! You’re are wonderfully made, Kylie! Blessings to you, Guido and the baby!
How kind you are! Thank you!
Thank goodness some work has started . So pleased for you.
Now i see a little baby bump 🤗 how exciting . 💗
Your videos, content and editing are extraordinary
Thank you!
Kylie I just want you to know that I look so forward to your videos. I've said it before and I'll say again you are just so very talented with your video footage. It is beautiful it's like I'm visiting Italy. Blessings in your pregnancy be careful not to do too much. 💖