“Add-a-RON-dack” chairs. So comfy!

If you’re handy with a sewing machine perhaps some black terry cloth towel fabric slip covers for the gym equipment that can be removed for washing instead of spray paint? Can’t wait to see the final garden make over!!!

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is a slip cover would move around. So they either need to be completely stripped of the old fabric and reupholstered with a black vinyl which can be wiped clean or sprayed. Spraying is the easier option which is why I’d rather do that but only if someone else has done it successfully, otherwise I’ll have to reupholster in black vinyl 🙃

@myraparis

2 жыл бұрын

In love the black terry idea!!

@khalissainourarmezenner4269

2 жыл бұрын

Whats if you use plastic table cover and stappe it?

I love the fashion content usually but am finding myself getting more interested in the home renovation projects 😀

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Well that bodes well as we’re pretty deep in the renovation so fashion has taken a bit of a back seat 🙊

@cooky75015

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaHill 🥳🥳🥳

In the US we call the windows over doorways, transom windows. Not sure what you call them on your side of the pond, but maybe it’s the same, who knows, just thought I’d throw it out there. Beautiful progress!

The bifold installation from the previous owners…omg! Y’all have done a great job! I also follow Tokyo Llama - they remodeled an old Japanese house. The two of you are the only ones that are honest about budgets! Also, I once knew of two neighbors in court over bamboo. One neighbor planted it and it took over the neighbors area. They were smart to have it in the metal containers.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh 🙈 I can totally see how that would happen though, Bamboo is a nightmare and it can affect/damage foundations of a home which could be costly and dangerous if left long enough 😳 We sighed a huge sigh of relief when we realised it was a solid steel container in the ground 🤣🙌🏼

@janeseemann2527

2 жыл бұрын

There are two types of bamboo - running & clumping. From the looks of it, it was clumping bamboo in Emma’s garden. And you’re right - running bamboo is a nightmare and has no place in an urban garden.

The white flower in your garden is a Mandevilla. ☺️ I have them here as well here in Canada. It’s vining so you can trellis it. They will overwinter in warmer climates with no frost. You can also try potting it and overwintering it inside, just be sure to treat it for insects before you do it. ♥️

I’m 💯 invested in this renovation process! 🙌🏼 I appreciate that you’re realistic in your approach, in that all things take time. I’d love to see your DIY budget friendly Reno/DIY projects.

Progress videos are just as appreciated as big transformations Emma, thanks for sharing xx

I'm glad you're feeling better Emma. I enjoyed the update. The two of you have made tremendous progress on the house and grounds. Looking good.

Loving the home update videos to see the progress you and Simon have made

Loving this renovation series. Yours and Simon’s hardwork, skills and creativity are very inspiring.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you x

I love your home updates and your minimalist style. I live in San Diego, California and I am very much a minimalist. We had the pleasure of being able to have our home built. It is very modern even after 25 years living here and we did our own landscaping and since we live on a hillside that was quite a challenge. There is so much satisfaction in doing things on your own. I am a great fan of Ikea and do-it-yourself projects so our kitchen is what we call early Ikea. It was an adventure putting all the cabinets together ourselves. Keep up the great work and I totally enjoy watching you and Simon on your home renovation project.🥰

I love this series of vlogs 🤍

Oooh can’t wait to see what you will do with the colourful canvases Our Beige Queen 🙃 Loving these home updates, great job guys! Hi to Simon and the fur babies 😘

Thank you Emma, your videos are always a delight.

Fantastic work! Always so impressed with your vision, hard work and ability to finish projects! Sxxx

So very inspiring. Can't wait to see the finale. ❤

Hi Emma. I’m glad you were feeling better by the end of this video. When we renovated our stone holiday cottage,we chose to use many local suppliers and craftsmen as ,despite paying a little more, we felt that their customer service was more personal and that if there were any problems,we would receive a better response than with a large multi- store. Loving the ‘white border’ and especially the ‘flamingo’ trees and the white lavender. I love to see your renovation videos and I know you and Simon will have a beautiful home after you’ve finished.💖🌸

I love a random update video - what you’ve done, what you’re thinking, planning etc! The B’s look like they only care that the sofa’s comfy, but happy to hang out with you, lol! Looking forward to your art project vid! Everything’s looking good.

No wonder you're tired! You guys have been busy! I love your plans for the patio - I have no doubt you'll do a beautiful job and enjoy the outcome. Can't wait to see your progress.

I definitely would not paint your gym equipment or the vinyl will totally ruin it it will peel off and you will sweat it off

@emmy8526

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly think they look just fine as is, nicer than black. Painting would also reduce future resale value. Maybe just paint the walls a color that tamps down whatever seems offensive about the silver.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt we’d re-sell the equipment but the walls will be wooden panelling so the seat pads at the least need to be changed. The grey frame doesn’t offend me so much because my treadmill has a bit of grey on it but the red and metallic silver is non-negotiable 😆

@emmy8526

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaHill Oh, for the padded parts, you could probably get them reupholstered or get slipcovers made with elastics or Velcro to attach. Extra perk: removable/washable!

Wonderful, don’t forget to pace yourself 😅🤍

Wonderful and realistic progress Emma! Really enjoy seeing your and Simon’s progress and to see you two address and handle bumps in the road/projects you weren’t expecting to tackle so soon (the reality of home renovations). Also love that outdoor fire pit inspo…can’t wait to see it in your beautiful home!

My partner owns a gym and got all of the second hand equipment reupholstered and metal work painted by a company, they all look good as new!☺️ I wouldn’t recommend spray painting yourself - we tried that!xx

Hi Emma, this is so exciting!! I just live to hear your ideas which is always so tasteful and elegant. I'm sure the gym will be fantastic thinking in what you have done in your previous house. Thank you for sharing!! 🤗 can't wait the finishing result! 😚

Emma ! my hat is out to you, you have work so hard on your new home relentlessly. Get Better!

Love your home & garden and the Jostaberry!

Everything looks beautiful. Your hard work is paying off. Congratulations. 👍🏻👍🏻

Emma lovely video ,can’t wait to see what your going to do with those canvas prints.Keep well.

Fantastic video!. Thank you!!

Yay excited noises!! Coffee and Emma Hill

@tigrezz0852

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Same here! ☕️❤️

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy, it’s just a quick catch up this morning x

Loving all your home updates, Emma. It’s looking great so far. Looking forward to seeing more progress when funds allow. Think I may now paint all my terracotta pots! 😁👍🏼

The Canvas DIY idea is brillant! Can’t wait to see to pool area finished, as well as the gym next year!

Love getting to see more of the garden although I’ve definitely been following along on IG too. Can’t wait to see the new doors go in! Hope you are feeling better!

Your hard work is inspiring!!!

Thank you for sharing this video!

I love your videos and your explanations are really interesting (and sometimes funny!) ❤️

"coming along nicely, always remember your last home all the work you both did someone will be enjoying that now.

Looks amazing Emma!! Loved your pronunciation of Adirondack chairs. (Ah'der'ron'dak) They were designed to sit on the Adirondack mountains here in New York. They can be a pain to get out of but they're amazing. It's going to look like a true "New England" fire pit!!! Can't wait to see part two of the pool reno.

Hey Emma - we had awful ivy all over our back garden fence (I know how horrible it was pulling it all off!) and we were left with the aerial roots all over it just like yours. It power-washed off really well and then we used fence pant on it and it looks great - I'd recommend trying that before you replace it all, save you a lot of money!

You two work so hard! Hope you don’t over do it in this heat. Love your vibe Emma!

Fun and interesting video!

Thank you so much Emma for all your videos💗 I know what you are going through🙏🏻 I bought my bungalow just a few months before you bought yours, I have 2 furry girls 🐼🐻, but no partner. I have done the renovation all by myself as you and Simon have done! Your videos have always given me inspiration and strength to carry on and never loose hopes 😊. Lots of love from me and the girls 💕 Silvia & the girls

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for getting stuck in 🙌🏼 I hope the girls have you a helping paw 😘😘

Lovely catch-up vlog, it’s always nice to see the in between phases and not just the final reveal. You guys have been mega busy, the house and garden look great. Tackling that patio job in the boiling heat 🥵👏🏻The Salix will look really pretty when they turn pink, we have a few and they do really well. Also you’ve made me want to paint my pots now 🤣 Hope you’re feeling much better 🙏🏼❤️

the berries that the birds love is currants. In Norway we use it and eat it ❤ soooo jummy in desserts for example. with strawberries, vanillacream.. and on pavlova cake.

Wow luv the updates on the house but not going to lie I cannot wait for part two of the pool house. What a tremendous amount of work but when finished will be fabulous I just know that because of your aesthetic! ✨✨👍

You can dig the tender plant up and pot it, then keep indoors or in the pool house over winter.

I agree with with the slip cover. Another option is a performance material and elastic or cinch the closure with string.

The willow trees are beautiful 🤍🤍🤍

@Glesga_lassie

2 жыл бұрын

They are, I have two and mine are pink, not sure why Emma's aren't, I also have olive trees but much smaller. I have bamboo too but in pots so it can't spread.

Emma’s “I don’t sweat, i just glisten” had me dead 🤣

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

A saying I picked up from a teacher of mine at school 😆🙌🏼

The plant with the beautiful white flowers that Simon bought is a mandevilla (dipladenia). I'm in zone 5b in Canada. In the early fall, before temperatures drop down to below freezing, I bring the plant in its container indoors to overwinter. I just keep it near a bright sunny window and continue to water it. A lot of the leaves started to turn yellow in January and fall off. I just pruned the entire plant down to about a foot tall and continued to water it about every ten days. Then in early June, I brought the plant back outside and it's growing beautifully. *Make sure to treat any plants for pests before bringing them indoors. Otherwise, put them somewhere indoors away from your other plants (sunny pool house would be an excellent location).

8:15 in, they look like redcurrants to me! They are lovely cooked in muffins, scones and pancakes etc, a bit like a cranberry or raspberry. Bit tart raw but lovely cooked, I would recommend trying!

@alla4637

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is redcurrent. Blackcurrant is very tasty and good in muffins as well.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

They’re Jostaberries, they had several tickets on them from where it was originally purchased and we googled them and they look identical to this. Sadly we’ll never make muffins with them as we’re leaving them for the birds who clearly adore them 🥰

@janeseemann2527

2 жыл бұрын

In the same family. They’re a hybrid. 😊

@homerrules100

2 жыл бұрын

You’re kind to invite the birds to eat those berries but I don’t think they’ll be so discriminating with your berries in the same vicinity. I’d either move the bush for the birds away from your other berries or net the berries you are planning on eating.

@9rafaela9

2 жыл бұрын

I believe these are red currants too. Jostas are black and don't grow like grapes, and they are lil bit larger then what you are showing us. They are in the same family so are similar, but leaves are different too. I have all those berries in our garden because kids love them so I'm familiar with differences.

Hi, lovely plant choices. In terms of your Salix trees, they would be much happier in the ground as they are VERY thirsty. They may be okay in the pots for this season, but you’ll find that they will struggle next year and begin to show signs of deterioration. If you do decide to plant in them ground, they will need to be planted away from the fence as Salix trees have a wide spread in short timescales.

I create my own artwork as well and will agree that paint canvases are expensive. I did miss you but I know you are human, even though you do not sweat...lol thanks for the updates 😁

The outdoor security footage looks like footage from a murder or kidnapping show 😂😂

I think the paint that you could use is “Frenchies” , that’s the brand. I know it is suitable for leather sofas.. my friend used it to upcycle her sofa and even though it sounds horrendous it actually looked great!😉👍

The birds have a good taste. The current berries are one of the richest sorces of vitamin C. Mixed in blender with sugar in proportion half and half, it turns a delicious jam!

Great video Emma, love watching your progress. I reckon a roll of vinyl, staple gun and glue could be your answer for the gym equipment x

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of others suggesting doing that too so I think I’ll start having a look for plain black vinyl. I wanted the easiest route but I also don’t want a black arse and back when I get up from doing a workout 🤣

Waiting for the next one from the super couple x

Get wooden windows.. looks so classy and lasts for ever.. plus it‘s great for insulation! 😊😊

Every time I watch these videos makes me depressed given my small, non-glamorous house. But I love watching how nicely this house is becoming

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think our house is glamorous, or at least I hope not, we’re going for the calming and peaceful beige vibe 🤣😘

the red berries make a great jam for baking 😜

Hi. Dipladenia is the name of the white flowers next to the flamingo willow tree.

Love the planning and update video! Rhea chairs you are planning for the fire pit area are lovely. We pronounce them AdirRONdack. Named after mountains in upstate New York. Loving the content! Xo from Canada.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Is that what I said? I don’t remember 🤣

Yay!

Loving the garden - we have salex trees and they are beautiful - they do go a bit crazy though! xx

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Simon is a militant pruner 🙌🏼🤣

The bush you have for the birds is a red currant bush! You can eat them! They taste sour but very healthy!

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

The 3 labels that were on the bush said Jostaberry not red currant though 🤷🏼‍♀️🙈

Love the updates how are your fur babies adjusting

Going to be gorgeous, why would you put doors below the floor. Hope you are keeping the pool, I have an outdoor saltwater pool that I use from May through Nov. Yum raspberries and blueberries, my 1 miniature schnauzer would chow down on the blueberries and my standard schnauzer would enjoy the raspberries. Bamboo is a nightmare! Wow I have never seen white lavender here in America. The willow tree will be gorgeous when pink. Love your home videos, keep them coming🥰

I suggest calling them Muskoka chairs - Muskoka is the cottage country of Toronto - so a good connection for Simon!

The light above the double doors is called a transom light :)

Great update on an awesome house. Random side comment: the window above your doors leading to the kitchen is called a transom window. (Or at least in the States it is)

Hi Emma, the plant you mentioned is not a one season plant, it’s a perennial called dipladenia, but you have to take the plant inside for the winter :)

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not what the label says 🙈

Emma! Love your renovation videos! I suggest for the gym equipment upholstery instead of paint. In my experience painting furniture have not lasted and then they look worse than before!

Emma you know your i love the no handle look to the kitchen cabinet. How does it work lol without handle is it touch opened.

Love seeing your reno so far and hearing plans ahead. Not sure about painting the gym pads. You could remove them and have someone re upholstered them or try diy upholstery. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Deffo going to try reupholstering myself 🙌🏼

You know, I’m wondering if you could get away with power washing the stones and the fencing then staining and protecting the fencing any color you want-even dark for example, and seeing what it looks like first. It seems like one of the only issues with the fencing is the sort of odd poles that are sticking up and are a different color. If you want to see some interesting fencing options you might want to check out Tara Michelle‘s video. She and her father installed this really cost effective and cool fence that was really easy to install and beautiful.

Good morning, the plant next your white Roses is called Dipladenia . Over the winter inside in a pot (z.B. Poolhouse) ist will flower again the next year .

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Simon was told this fully dies off and can’t flower again 🤷🏼‍♀️

@sandraharris6872

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaHill Overwintering tips: Rio dipladenias may not survive in regions where temperatures drop below 7 degrees C or 45 degrees F in winter. Bring your plants indoors in fall to overwinter them. Place your Rios close to a window that receives all-day sunlight. Make sure the temperature remains above 7 degrees C or 45 F.

You guys were fortunate that the previous owners planted the bamboo in a sunken metal container! You have accomplished so much, you must be exhausted. Its looking so good though.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Once we’d dug down and realised the planter was solid on all sides we were very relieved because we know how damaging bamboo can be, not to mention a pain in the arse to remove 🙈 It was the previous previous owners who planted it and they must have known to contain the roots 🙌🏼

FYI its ada-ron-dack Lol ! Good job, looking good.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

But others are saying it’s Adir-Ron-dack which I think is what I said 🤪

❤️❤️❤️you are just one normal human! So unusual:)))))))

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

🙊😘

I believe the name for the window above your kitchen door is ‘borrowed light’, usually installed when there’s little or no natural light available.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Borrowed light! That’s it! I went for stolen because we’re not giving it back 🤣🤣🤣

👏👏👏

The little berries are red currants they are lovely , a gooseberry is different plant with bigger green berries

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

They’re Jostaberries, a bit bigger than currents, or at least that’s what the 3 labels on the plant said it is before we took them off. But I was trying to explain the taste when I mentioned gooseberries, not that the plant is a gooseberry bush, so when the fruits are green (unripe) the taste is similar to that of a gooseberry 😘

Emma I'm glad your not considering Everest for your windows , my brother & sis in law had a conservatory with them and have had over a year of hassles of ill fittings and as a result also damage to their house - it took a long time to sort out . Hope your feeling better xx

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that x

You know I wish I looked half as gorgeous as you all frazled like that. Dang girl work it!! 🤣🤣 I hope you're feeling better. Okay okay back to the video!! 💚💚

@_inflection3209

2 жыл бұрын

Your humor is on point today!! We are the house of beige! I'm ded!!

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, much better now, it was just a random night of vomiting which was fun 🙃

hey Emma how are you? feeling better now? i personaly always loved when the outside of the house is white, with black framed windows (the frame be as much as buildin as possible or as slim as possible can be,) , and a teakwooden door to warm up the house & it gives that lived in look after a year or so. But like i said: my personaly fave. loved the painted pots, love the trees in the pots, .... still loving that kitchen 🥰

Hi,how did yous learn everything what to do in the garden like the bamboo problem,I would like to do gardening in my new house but don’t know anything

I'm with you Emma on the gym equipment☺️. Have you considered removing the seats and re-uphostering with a more asthetically pleasing vinyl? Though, saying that, I'm not sure how easy they would be to remove? 💖💖

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

Yep that’s another option but I thought spraying the existing vinyl would be easier and I do like an easy option 🤣🙊

Emma you can get a table top fountain or stand alone fountain and it will drown out the noise of riding lawn mowers

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

But people aren’t mowing 24/7 😂

Hello Emma, it's incredible how you've done all these different types of renovation !!! Simon is defenetly à pro 💪👍 The "white flowers" area is soooo nice,thank you for the white lavender it's the 1rst time I see it 😳 Bises 😘

@HAppytobeHer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And Adirondack chairs ❤️

I would paint the metal parts and cover the padded parts with fabric

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely be painting the metal parts as mentioned but with gym equipment it can’t just be any old fabric or we’d slide around on it so it would need to be this faux leather/vinyl stuff

Loving the updates. Where did you get the pots from?

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

A local independent garden centre x

Don’t paint your gym equipment. It will be fine when the rest of the room is done. It could all peel and scratch off as you use the equipment. The plant with the berries is redcurrants. Great job . Really interesting to se what you are up to.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

You can get really good paint for stuff like this which is resistant to chipping and scratching. It deffo can’t stay as it is, grey and red are not the vibe 😆 The plant with the berries that look like grapes is called Jostaberries as mentioned x

@struckanerve88

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, no matter how much a paint states it "won't peel or chip" it still will over time with use and esp on something like plastic. Seems silly to paint gym equipment it wasn't meant to be aesthetic was meant to be functional.

Was the bamboo that bad? They are supposed to bring good energy to a house. As always, lovely to see the doggies around and relaxing on the sofa

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing the bamboo gave us was a headache 🤣

The garden looks lovely. Is the patio maintaining a step down? I am not a big fan of steps, stairs due to tripping, hazard. for the weight room, mirrored walls are popular in usa to enlarge the space and to enhance workout potential. Good music system too for motivation. If there’s a glass wall to see out to patio, even better!

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

We have windows and glass doors already in the gym so can already see outside and we’ll be having mirrors as mentioned so we can check our form 💪🏼 With regards to steps it wouldn’t be possible to have zero steps in our garden because it’s not level and the gym/pool house is built into the ground which is why we have steps. To raise the level so it’s all even would be far too much work and wouldn’t be beneficial to us as we have no issues with a couple of steps. I personally like the different levels anyway, it makes more interesting areas to the garden x

@sarajacobson9157

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaHill I see your point. Steps can look attractive. I have seen where they somehow just level the stairs down like a slant. I’m not sure what it’s called? it’s more cost effective doing it like this than trying to raise or lower adjacent flooring. Whatever makes you happy you should do. Things are really progressing there🙌

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Hey Emma, don’t know if it’s available in England but in Germany there is a paint called Hammerite. You can def. paint the gym Equipment with this kind of colour.

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

We have Hammerite but it’s usually paint used on metal railings and gates, although they might have paints for different surfaces but I haven’t checked x

@denizberlin9441

2 жыл бұрын

You can use it on Aluminium also. The downside is just that you have to do a light sanding before applying.

Fun update! How do you like your wall oven? And induction hob? just about to finalise plans for our renovation...hope you are feeling better!

@EmmaHill

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve always had an oven like this so it’s just what we’re used to and it works well for us. The hob is great, we had a ceramic at our old place and this isn’t dissimilar to that x

@chrissengemmill6024

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaHill Thanks!!!!

Sounds like "Adder on deck" chairs