OMG! I would never let those previous owners come back! They had their chance to get whatever they wanted the last time! They don’t have free reign over whatever they want on your property! You aren’t their storage facility!

@Pam7555

14 күн бұрын

That's what I say! They should have taken all their stuff day of closing.

@irenebrown8363

14 күн бұрын

Wonderful Sunday with you may I too say that years ago was in tuscany and walking in the hill and found shells too most unexpected indeed so the sea was indeed covered parts of tuscany may I give you a wonderful comment as your house really is becoming home indeed so well done the painting of the outside is perfect colour and the doors too so thank you for the time to share this vlog with us happy week ahead love all you do ❤❤❤

@kohleennornes9944

14 күн бұрын

Right!?!? I’m in real estate and it completely boggles my mind that someone so late after closing can come and choose to pick up personal property they left behind.

@AmmaLove24

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely! They had their chance, no access allowed!

@tootsieb11

14 күн бұрын

Let's be honest, would you really be bothered coming back for a table umbrella? That said they left their tortoises to be looked after by you and took all the light fittings... I think I'd put the umbrella in storage with the rest of their stuff and if they've not come to collect it all within a time frame, I'd get rid.

I know four of the reasons why Carlo loves Nicki, 1) She relishes completed projects. She will dig in and get dirty, but 2) after all she is girly and loves looking pretty, 3) she is beautiful inside and out, and 4) she loves Carlo dearly.

@mcleishfamily

14 күн бұрын

Well I don't know about Carlo, but those are the reasons I love Nicki.

@jeweliedee4299

14 күн бұрын

You are so right! I am a huge fan of Nicki. She is one amazing woman! Those two are a match made in heaven,

@francescaratozzolo8170

14 күн бұрын

​@@jeweliedee4299 exactly 💯... who would not love them , they are true inspiration to us all ❤.

@amymatus-iq5sl

14 күн бұрын

I admire Nicky very much , She can tackle any project Like is nothing You are right she is beautiful inside and out . Nicky your father will love to see your new house, such a great property. Have a nice weekend

@amymatus-iq5sl

14 күн бұрын

House looks amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

I think you need to leave the previous owners umbrella outside your gate and make sure it is locked so that they do not just come in and take more of your things. I am loving the outside colour you chose for the walls and I am sure that once the chairs have been upholstered, the patio furniture will look lovely. Thank you for taking us along on your idyllic days in the sun in Tuscany. I eagerly wait the notification that tells me you have posted. Indi looks like she is having so much fun runniing in those fiels, and I find the finding of those sea shells rather intriguing, imagine how old they could be. till next Sunday!!!

@TheRachag

14 күн бұрын

This because they can’t come back. They’re done!

@ruthahern8299

14 күн бұрын

Yes I thought the same about the Parasol, leave it outside the main gate and when they come back for it, which they inevitably will, just say “you can’t come onto our property anymore, the parasol is outside the gate, don’t come back”. 🤷‍♀️. Haha

@anothercheryladventure9387

14 күн бұрын

Change the locks? You have been more then Nice. Didn’t they take your flowers? Keep the bars on the windows for now. In the US they are supposed to spell out what they are taking?❤

@Kathyrawhide

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely in usa you don't reenter anything or you can be shot.

@rosannarm

14 күн бұрын

@@anothercheryladventure9387 agreed. they shouldn't be allowed to come back anymore. Nicki and Carlo were more than patient and generous and kind to store their crap for so long (they should have charged by the day!). This is ridiculous. and I would let them know if they tried to take the umbrella hey you took our plants. bye and don't come back.

The Poppy in Canada is used to remember our war dead. So lovely to see a whole field of them. Hearing the church bells off in the distance is so beautiful.

@Bobperkowski

14 күн бұрын

Flanders Field memorializes the Poppy Fields of Battle Fields from WWI.

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

I’m sure Nicki knows them from Rememberance Day in England

@pattyfromfl

14 күн бұрын

They are used in the US as War remembrance, too.

@annettewalter2273

13 күн бұрын

@@samanthab1923we have them in Australia and New Zealand as well. Mainly because they grew on Flanders Fields. The house is looking picture perfect. You have done wonders.

@rsoubiea

13 күн бұрын

The poppy is used everywhere for a military remembrance by the Salvation Army. It’s our state flower here in California. ❤

I’m wondering how long can previous owners in Italy come back to ‘take stuff’ after a property sale? Is there a limit?

The exterior paint color is beautiful and you are transforming the outdoor furniture into something special! 😁😁😁

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

I had my doubts but it’s shaping up nicely. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I like the toile print.

If you haven’t already I would change the locks on your house and maybe padlock the gates so that the old neighbours can’t just trespass whenever they want on your property. They will then have to contact the solicitor or estate agent to get in contact with you for anything that they have left behind

You need to get firm with the former owners of YOUR house. Tell them that you aren't their storage facility. Anything left at this point belongs to you. And keep that umbrella.

@RoyalHillbilly

14 күн бұрын

Amen

@TheRachag

14 күн бұрын

At this point that umbrella is abandoned

@RoyalHillbilly

14 күн бұрын

@@TheRachag absolutely

@nevisscot7697

14 күн бұрын

I dont get why you even comunicate with them ...leave thei junk at the beginning of your long driveway .dont allow them near you....strange people

@lindagaydos8618

13 күн бұрын

Do they see your videos and think oh that’s ours and we want it because you are using it? Very weird! That would never happen in the states. Once the property is sold and the previous owner has moved out that’s it.

You guys are so kind. Probably why I enjoy you every Sunday. Is it wrong of me to wonder how long do you let the previous owners store their stuff in your house especially after they left you with no light fixtures, plumbing fixtures and I don’t know what else. You guys are great. The previous owners upset my Sunday karma. I can only imagine how you feel.

Such a beautiful place to live You are transforming this house into a beautiful home ❤

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

It really is a special place ❤

I cannot tell you how much these videos mean to me. They are so heart warming, all my worries melt away.

I would tell those previous owners to shove it. They’ve had plenty of time to take their belongings. Love your kitchen!!

Can you imagine hearing those bells ringing. A joy to the ears!!! Beautiful country side.😊

@sharonguimaraes2244

14 күн бұрын

😅Wow, the previous owners are very nervy. They should have taken all their belongings at the closing. Poor Carlo had to clean up all the mess out of your house and store their belongings and they took their time coming to collect it. Make sure they know to come at a predetermined time and not to enter the house if your not there. I'd change all the locks before a time is arranged and make it clear they need to take all while your both there , even if they don't want some of it they have to take it ,you should not have to have whatever they might not to take with them removed at cost to you. They have a lot of nerve, they made you wait over-and-over again before you could move in.

@stj971

14 күн бұрын

I'd flat out tell them "Times up! You're done! Bye bye! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!"

@christinepaige2575

14 күн бұрын

@@sharonguimaraes2244 Ugh, couldn't agree more!!

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

Love the sound of church bells 🔔

@miriamvoelker3167

13 күн бұрын

Every year we’d drive down to Lago di Garda from Germany and stay in Tremosine near a church, and every morning the bells woke us up. It was perfect. I love Italy.

Who apparently has a house to show us!!! What a cliffhanger 😂😂

You both & the dogs, have so much freedom there, just to walk to the car, get in and drive. Fantastic

@sharongibson1161

14 күн бұрын

😊😊😊😊

@maryanntownsend2889

14 күн бұрын

It’s OK that you don’t like painting Carlo😣you’re still the man of everyone’s dreams🩷

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

Love all the markets & thrift stores so close ❤

Church bells, fields of poppies, vineyards, sleepy Tuscan villages, picnics in olive groves with friends and loved ones, walkies with the dogs.... how blissful.

Holly and Indie seem to really be loving the new home. Easier walks more animals to chase.

@gsabo1000

14 күн бұрын

No stairs to tackle with Holly's growing old.

Everything you two touch is just lovely! What a beautiful life you create whenever you are!

Totally transforming the house. The colors are so perfect for Tuscany especially in luv with like a sage green! Outside the colors planting the outdoor furniture. Just gorgeous!! I really luv the market visit. To see all the plants flowers and fantastic food. You can see how happy the dogs are. It’s pure freedom!! A great colorful video. Sending you both many many blessings 🌸🌸🌷🌷🌼🌼⭐️🌻🙏🏻🌻🌻🌻🌷🌷🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Are thé laws different in Italy because I’m not understanding how the previous owners can continue to keep coming back to get things they left behind? In the US once you close on a property, anything left behind is yours or trash!

@shellieposavatz5235

13 күн бұрын

Ive been wondering the same thing

@anneofgreengables1619

13 күн бұрын

Exactly

@maganalia

13 күн бұрын

It's a lot more relaxed in Italy. People are kinder and more generous.

@anneofgreengables1619

13 күн бұрын

@@maganalia really have you lived there?

@maganalia

12 күн бұрын

@@anneofgreengables1619 Yes I have.

It might be too late,but if you cut off the arm spindles and side wings, it may modernize the porch set! ❤

Nicki having her Sound of Music moment was so fun. Every week there is something new and exciting happening, like painting the patio furniture. I can't wait till next Sunday!! You picked a lovely pattern 😍 Cooking in the new kitchen is just fantastic. That window!! All the warm wood. The space!! Congratulations 🎉

Great job with the furniture! I love the color and the beautiful fabrics you’ve chosen! What a transformation!

Nicki, you are like the English-Italian Martha Stewart! A delicious looking quiche, baking tips and beautifying an ugly furniture set all in a day!🌟

Your porch will be way more original & less contrived than any Instagram vision. It will one of the many serendipitous stories that will make your house your home; as well as highlighting your creativity, sustainability, hardwork & love for each other. The lighter paint colour in the furniture gives more of a welcoming look to the façade and (after seeing you fast asleep on the settee), the additional comfort factor turns a bargain purchase into something priceless! 👱🏻‍♀️♥️

Absolutely fantastic start to finish. I come to my own dream house in Umbria in a few weeks. Staying for three weeks for the first time since I bought it. Your house is evolving most beautifully. That €50 patio set is going to be so nice. This video was so inspirational and really helps my excitement grow for what is coming in June!

@gsabo1000

14 күн бұрын

Also where I want to live and paint.

Spring time is such a wonderful time of year. The poppies are beautiful!

You are the hardest working woman. Between you and Carlo you are a great team together. What will you do when all the renovations are done? Love watching how your new home is coming along. Do you really think those scoundrels will come back and claim their umbrella? 😠 Have a great week………..🤗🇨🇦

Nikki - So glad to see and hear you so happy to be working on your house. You needed this at this time of your life. How beautiful it all is.Thanks for sharing.

@margoh3415

14 күн бұрын

The former owners must be told that Any return visits are considered trespassing. That's against the law , Even in Italy.

The new exterior color makes the house look like a flower in the garden! The patio furniture is going to look unrecognizable. The scale of it seems comfortable.

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

I’m hoping it is comfy

Well done Nicki! That patio furniture is looking fab! It will look stunning when it's been re-upholstered 💕 It's all coming together beautifully. You have a very creative eye xx

Always look forward to the Sunday tradition of Niki & Carlos and of course Indi & Holly❤ and all the family & friends. ❤

Love watching holly and indie 🐶🐾🐕‍🦺🐾🐾🐾🐾🐶🐕‍🦺on their walk 🐾🐕‍🦺🐶🐾

Can't get over your kitchen! So beautiful. Love the windows over the sink so much light it's hard to believe that space used Tobe so dingy and dark! What a transformation to such a bright, light, cozy space! The heart of your home😊

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

How cute does that ginger jar lamp look in the corner? The framed photo & spice shelves make it so lived in. ❤

Your house is looking amazing, it takes my breath away to see the views from your property. So much work has been done, you can thank all those steps and hikes in Positano for your stamina.❤

I always feel like I'm being carried away to some far away, beautiful, enchanted land when I watch your videos! Thank-you❤

Love all the colors you have chosen--the house, the furniture, the fabrics. The green toile will be perfect! I just love your style! The picnic looked so lovely.

Hi you two! Just a kind and friendly reminder that it is not good to wax your furniture when you have it outside because the wax will melt. You may want to use some sort of an exterior varnish on the outside of the chalk paint. I learned this from a good friend of mine here Virginia. Everything looks fabulous! Love the kitchen… Love the color you chose for the furniture and the house!!

Your conversations in Italian make me laugh. Reminds me of my childhood and hearing my grandparents Vita and Rocco talking to one another. Had we waded through such tall grass, I would have to do a "tick check" as they are everywhere. Never think of hail in Tuscany. Those shells! Amazing. Think how old they are. I'm with Carlo...I hate painting. My husband is very good, and, like Carlo, can do anything. Loved the Toile print fabric! A favorite of mine. The market was heavenly. Thanks for sharing your day. It was fun!

Love the colors you've painted

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

They really make the house pop. Loving the door color. Will tie in with the toile cushions ❤

Yayyy! I've been waiting all morning for this! Your videos really help make my Sunday mornings better. Thank you Nicki & Carlos! 😊❤

Please tell those 'previous owners' to 'take a hike'?! Sheesh. Never heard anything of the sort.

Marie is absolutely beautiful - full of life and fun. Happy Birthday, Marie! 🎉🥂 This was such a lovely video, and sharing these special moments in your Tuscan life, bring joy and pleasure to all your viewers. 🙏🤗

Your quiche looked delicious. I just can’t get over you painting the whole house. That’s awesome and very hard work but it looks fantastic. Carlos is not the only handy person to have around. You truly make me want to move to Italy.

Beautiful video, Tuscany is breathtaking! Seashells in the soil! Carlo, I hope your yellow hibiscus grows! What a beautiful picnic, I always look forward to your videos!! ☮️ 💕 Paint on the furniture and house: stunning. Enjoy the week! Ciao...

I love the colour you've painted the house, it looks amazing. I'm only half way through the video but just wanted to say "enough" with the previous owners. If they come and take that parasol I'll chase them away myself :) I would be tempted to get a pair of beautiful wooden security gates and take great pleasure in telling them to "bog off" if they attempt any further extractions. For me, that would ruin the whole vibe of a new house - not feeling it's completely mine because previous owners keep gaining access. It did actually happen to me with a house in the English countryside and I only lasted three years there because I never really settled. I eventually padlocked the gates to stop the previous owner visiting and taking things from the garden! Most people will probably cope with that better than me but you are beyond entitled at this stage to put a boundary down and some gates up!

My friends born and raised in Rome bought a house in Baltimore, USA. When they sold it, they did not move out immediately after they had turned the keys over to the new owner and were shocked when the police came by the next day and kicked them out. And at a time when I was looking for a furnished place to rent that was over stuffed with things, I declined to rent that property because I knew the Italian owner would never remove all of the extras. I also want to mention, of course just my opinion, but I have always known and felt that while the Region of Tuscany always gets a big buildup, in actuality the region of Campagna is more beautiful than Tuscany and for that matter, Abruzzo is too.

The outdoor chairs are turning out great, can’t wait to see the cushions😊. I wish we had outdoor markets such as the one in Tuscany😢, I would be in shopping heaven!! Thank you for sharing your walks, love the landscape 😊❤.

The property is SOLD! No to previous owners ‼️

What a lovely picnic. Happy happy birthday to Marie 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

@samanthab1923

14 күн бұрын

Hope her hubby made some of his fancy cocktails ❤

Hi Nicky - I really enjoy your videos. You guys are so down to earth. Love watching you guys shopping for stuff, renovating your place - you live in such a beautiful place. 😊

Where to start l love everything about this video! From your beautiful house, the gorgeous countryside, the wonderful lifestyle with likeminded friends, it's fantastic to share with you❤. Oh and the lovely Hollie and Indie, loved how many spots Hollie found for a rest😊!!

Theres something about finding your own fabrics for cushions. Cant wait to see how it all looks. I know itll look beautiful. How fun!

@windingroad9678

14 күн бұрын

How about a nice little hot house next to the house for growing things? I'm sure Carlo can build it and you can design it!! My Italian Grandfather always had one. Simply wonder smells in there from all the herbs.

Nicki the outdoor furniture is going to be beautiful when it’s finished sweetie 🏡👋🫂👋🫂

So GOOD. Nicki you are such a trooper - I LOL'd when you cut from the photos of your dream veranda to the shot of your current patio furniture - and got right to work transforming it. Brava!

I hope the deadbeat previous owners watch your videos and read the comments. At this point in time, coming back to collect anything is trespassing. They're lucky you guys have been so patient for so many months. Especially after all the items they took after closing. All their stuff should go in the rubbish.

did I actually hear you say the previous owners may come back for that umbrella? ugh …. Will there ever be a cut off point!

Carlo they are so friendly because you are friendly!😀

I just have one question….. How many times can these previous owners come back to take stuff? 😡

@anneofgreengables1619

13 күн бұрын

If it were me, it would be never.

I absolutely adore these new adventures! And what you have done to your new home is magical. My kind of colours and how you turn old stuff into new. If only I were younger and could do what you two have done in a short space of time. I look forward every Sunday for a new video!❤️❤️🇨🇦

Maybe when you go hiking, take the drone so then you can see where the walk paths are

@InventorInvestor

14 күн бұрын

I also was wondering how bad the aerial images were for their area. Is Google Earth/Maps just not good in this area? It is a beautiful area.

the kitchen looks amazing.

You’re house is coming together so we’ll. It’s so lovely 💜💜💜

15:28 I agree, they look much better now. Way to go ❤ Waiting patiently for the reupholstered cushions. I just love toile de Jouy prints ❤

I love the color you painted the couch and chairs and the fabric you chose and looking forward to seeing them all done. You did a great job painting the house it looks wonderful! I grew up in a very big Italian family and we always had picnics . My most favorite thing to do is have a picnic and that picnic looked amazing! Such a beautiful place for a picnic and the delicious foods and warm Smiling faces have me thinking it’s time to get the family together for our picnic. I’ve been amazed at how fast you’ve made Tuscany your home . You’ve had friends and family around you and seeing you both out and about the area getting to know people and being part of the area is heart warming. Iam so happy for you. I think you really made a good decision buying a house there. Have a very beautiful blessed day🙏🕊💕🌹🌼🌷🌻🌺🌸

When you finally got the keys for your new house in Tuscany, it was shocking to see how much the previous owners stripped and took off the property. Surely they could leave a sun umbrella.😡 I love Annie Sloane chalk paint and your outdoor set is going to look fabulous. I also love your choice of fabric.💚

I love your garden inspo. You saved the garden furniture Carlo bought. It’s going to look lovely.

God bless my sweet little Holly...a little long in the tooth, but still trying so hard to keep up with Mom and Dad and sister Indie. Please give that beautiful wee girl an extra hug from me....I just love her so.

@ll9212

13 күн бұрын

@jtpaar1732 Meeeee Tooooo💜💙love love love Holly💜

Maybe the shells were used for making a road. In America, inland roads were paved with oyster shells just laid out as gravel.

You’ve transformed the patio furniture! It’s going to be beautiful

Thx for episode Nicki & Carlo! The house improvements are coming along and looks fantastic! Marie looks like so much fun Her smile is contagious❤

My late grandmother used to live on the border of Austria and the Czech republic and the area is full of ancient sea shells from millions of years ago when there used to be a sea. And that’s about 1000 km from the nearest beach 😊

The outdoor furniture will look so nice❤️ The Quiche looks amazing! As well as the other food! I enjoy your videos so much💕

The wall around the porch adds so much. The place is looking so good!

It has been so much fun watching you and Carlo fix up where ever you are living 😂. Love you guys!!

Your patio furniture will look lovely ,I like your choices you have made . Thanks for the video ❤

I absolutely adore your kitchen ❤❤❤ You are a natural chef

I also thought that the geometric brickwork on the wall (on your roof) was a unique architural feature & aesthetically pleasing. It would make an ideal backdrop for a fashion shoot. A fun episode idea would be for you & Marie to each find a dress, accessories, shoes at the vintage market and for Carlo (with his cinematography skills) to take photos of you both posing on the roof. You won't even need a wind machine up there! 👱🏻‍♀️♥️

What a lovely day in the woodlands and seeing the transforming of your home plus gorgeous doggies! Happy life with friends and food in the sunshine! What else do you need❤️

Cant help loving Carlo 😂❤ sooooooooo happy & the puppies

The rose bush at the end is called Joseph's Coat of Many Colors in the U.S....like seeing an old friend for me! Thanks for that!

That was beautiful.what an accomplised person you are Nicky.You compliment each other Love watching you both renovate.❤❤❤❤

It has become a beautiful home. It’s amazing how the wall has changed the.look of the front. You and Carlo do such a wonderful job. It is a lot of work.

The house is so beautiful…what a lovely colour I wouldn’t have been brave enough fantastic painting skills! Nicki 👏🏻

Absolutley love the green material for your patio furniture set❤

What a fabulous trip out to Tuscany while I drank my tea ! 🌻🌻 Thank you both for the hospitality

Amazing job on the patio furniture. It is going to look beautiful with the fabric you chose.

I can not wait for next Sunday!! Thanks for the up date...

I love the choices you made for the patio furniture. Can't wait to see it come together!

Love your inspo for your front patio but you made the Best it!

Carlo never meets a stranger--he is the friendliest person...dts/usa

The furniture color totally changes the look of the pieces. Can't wait to see them when you add the cushions ❤

Good morning, 🌞🌄,Nicki you are the very specific example of my comment about Carlo having excellent taste !He might not choose something that initially looks great but ever so money wise & then you can work your painting magic & bibbidi bobbidi , voila something original appears ! He can count on you to make it beautiful 🤩. What a dream kitchen! Gorgeous looking quiche! Thanks for the visit again. I know you're having fun! What is more satisfying than being creative? Ciao ❤❤🎉

Love, Love, Love :) amazing transformation happening with your outdoor furniture I adore the choice of fabric and the chalk paint. What a joyous way to end this video, celebrating a loved ones birthday in such a stunning setting.

Oh I’m so happy you were able to celebrate with Marie on her birthday!

With the milk paint and the new fabric, this outdoor sofa set will look a million!!! I would have thought that not sautéing the veggies before mixing with eggs would have made the quiche a bit watery, But it does not seem to be the case! So next time I bake a quiche, I won't bother with sautéing the zucchini and peppers first. Brava!

I LOVE the new kitchen ❤❤❤❤ I hope your Dad can come see how beautiful your new home is 🤩🤩🤩🤩❣️🥰

This was so enjoyable to watch, thanks guys! 🙂 Those rose bushes and that sublime party. Wonderful 😊👍

Nicky, That outside sofa could be improved if you used a jigsaw to take the curvy bits off and make them straight and replace the struts on the side with straight bits. It would look a bit modern and be much nicer.

@gerrylopez5743

14 күн бұрын

Sounds like a very good idea. 👍

Is it normal in Italy for the previous owners of a home, you just bought , to leave their belongings and just come back over and over again to retrieve things that they’ve left behind , that’s the oddest thing.