Surprising her with Secretly Renovating our Cabin

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Finally renovating our old log cabin here in northern Sweden!

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  • @KalleFlodin
    @KalleFlodin Жыл бұрын

    Surprise! Already loving how this room turned out 😍 Btw, don't forget to checkout the deal with Audible, when you use my link you get a 30 days FREE trial! Visit www.audible.com/kalleflodin or text kalleflodin to 500-500. And please comment your own book recommendations below ❤

  • @PokemonLoverHeather
    @PokemonLoverHeather Жыл бұрын

    Kalle, you are such an ambitious kindhearted man. I think it’s incredible the work you’ve put into your cabin and new studio. It’s awesome that you have so many people reaching out to you and helping you out along the way. Christine’s reaction was so cute! Thank you for sharing your adventures in renovation!

  • @tiffanywalker7474
    @tiffanywalker7474 Жыл бұрын

    So sweet to do that for her! Great neighbors!!

  • @ezforsaken
    @ezforsaken Жыл бұрын

    She went from 'where's my stuff are you kicking me out?' to 'honey I love what you did with the floor!'.

  • @ChristineKjaer

    @ChristineKjaer

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I know, I was so confused 😅🙈

  • @theadventureawaits
    @theadventureawaits Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see the full results, there's going to be a second episode to this right? :) 🎄

  • @KalleFlodin

    @KalleFlodin

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course! 😊

  • @c.cotterill2287
    @c.cotterill2287 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely surprise for Christine. Great job. I look forward to getting a glimpse of your new cosy corner, which I am certain, will turn out magical. Here's wishing you both a wonderful Christmas with your families. Kind greetings from Saarland, Germany, from "another" Christine. 👋

  • @lindafett1826
    @lindafett1826 Жыл бұрын

    When it comes to Kindness, action speaks louder then words That was kind of him to reach out and do for you😊

  • @olyggma
    @olyggma Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! I can’t wait to see the final results. Nice job, Kalle.

  • @1whitecottagelife770
    @1whitecottagelife770 Жыл бұрын

    Could you extend the flooring to cover the opening to the entryway? That'll make it a lot safer and more useable room

  • @Americanmapping44

    @Americanmapping44

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing I dont remember if hes answered this before or not.

  • @Gray_Fox_
    @Gray_Fox_ Жыл бұрын

    Oh no, the confusion when she came home. I am really curious to see the endresult! Wish you both a blessed christmas. Greetings from Germany.

  • @antony_kot
    @antony_kot Жыл бұрын

    Beware of making such risky surprises for an introvert, Kalle! :) By the look on her face for a second she thought you're kicking her out with her books!.. ) Keep up the renovation work though, pleasure to see how this all runs!

  • @ChristineKjaer

    @ChristineKjaer

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha so true 🙈

  • @SarahGreen523
    @SarahGreen523 Жыл бұрын

    Kalle, the work you have done looks magnificent! The lighter shade of the boards makes the space seem larger and warmer. I can't wait to see how you decorate it and arrange the furniture (couch at least, ja?). You and Christine will spend some lovely and cozy nights up there together watching films. I wish you both a happy Winter season! You are such a lovely couple and I enjoy watching and listening to you.

  • @LoraStaneva
    @LoraStaneva Жыл бұрын

    It’s nice how all the upgrades are coming together! 👏 Wish you amazing holidays 🎄✨

  • @KalleFlodin

    @KalleFlodin

    Жыл бұрын

    Slow and steady wins the race 💪 You too Lora ❤

  • @LoraStaneva

    @LoraStaneva

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KalleFlodin Little drops of water make the Ocean 🌟

  • @debrastraight1165

    @debrastraight1165

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KalleFlodin 0000 0q

  • @KirstenEvans232
    @KirstenEvans232 Жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely thing to do for your love. Great job 👏🏻

  • @coffeefortwosolly
    @coffeefortwosolly Жыл бұрын

    That was a beautiful start…I did smile Christine focused on what was important to her …those missing books…you the floor of course 🤗 it may have been time consuming and dusty …but so worth it 👏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕jane

  • @daisyr.bontrager9556

    @daisyr.bontrager9556

    Жыл бұрын

    Aren't there sanders that catch the dust? Or maybe hang up plastic? That dust was everywhere 😂

  • @simpleliving-bulgaria4787
    @simpleliving-bulgaria4787 Жыл бұрын

    This is so lovely for you to this as a surprise! I'm looking at the floor space. I know you wanted to keep the stairs open but in time you could put more floor boards across those beams [not all the way] and make more space. This would also keep more heat below and upstairs. So very, very wonderful :) 💖💖

  • @marcellejosephine9119
    @marcellejosephine9119 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wooden floor!! Love those old floors. So full of character. Big surprise!🤎✨🎄

  • @debbyrene
    @debbyrene Жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you to bless her with a makeover.

  • @pnowikow
    @pnowikow Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Can't wait to see part two

  • @biffycotter3121
    @biffycotter3121 Жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet surprise! Great job 👏🏻

  • @Rain3Silver
    @Rain3Silver Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Kale and Christine, very nice surprise you are doing for Christine! 😊❤. Merry Christmas! 🎄

  • @ninasointu
    @ninasointu Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, people are in general really helpful and kind. I've noticed the same after moving to a smaller town as it is somehow easier to get in contact with people. Interesting to see the results!

  • @KSMCEVOY
    @KSMCEVOY Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Kalle it's going to be so cozy and lovely! Can't wait to see it finished.

  • @kaesmithmusic
    @kaesmithmusic Жыл бұрын

    What a nice surprise to come home to! That room will be so lovely when you're finished.

  • @lindafett1826
    @lindafett1826 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see the finish look😊where you both can cozy up with a cup of tea

  • @chdiaz01
    @chdiaz01 Жыл бұрын

    I recently came about this channel and I’m so glad that I did. Everything about the content is and experience. The calmness, the motivation, the inspiration, the all. Keep up the good work Sir.

  • @ArtWytch
    @ArtWytch Жыл бұрын

    Yay, looks so lovely and light now. It's so fun to surprise your partner, the reaction was so funny! When I used to go away more often my husband would do lots of little things to make the house better. Such a great thing to do.

  • @audreydeneuvis6620
    @audreydeneuvis6620 Жыл бұрын

    This cosy corner is a great idea ! You did a beautiful job. It's comforting to know that helpful people still exist. I'm looking forward to seeing the next episode 😊.

  • @Fat2Fit5k
    @Fat2Fit5k Жыл бұрын

    Always forgetting it is Sunday only to realize it's time for a new video makes my day!

  • @KalleFlodin

    @KalleFlodin

    Жыл бұрын

    And soon live stream as well 😉

  • @Fat2Fit5k

    @Fat2Fit5k

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KalleFlodin I watched this one on nebula but still came back and rewatched it on here as well

  • @angelamanno5648
    @angelamanno5648 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄 The floor looks fantastic. Great idea for the space. You're a very talented and thoughtful person.

  • @judyschepp8748
    @judyschepp8748 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm new to your channel, and I enjoyed it so much. The surprise reno for Christine was precious and so was her reaction. You did a great job Kalle!!!👍👍♥️💕😍🥰💖

  • @felicialong6546
    @felicialong6546 Жыл бұрын

    What a sweet and thoughtful thing to do for Christine. Your cabin is so nice and charming. Thank you for sharing.

  • @halleyevans1980
    @halleyevans1980 Жыл бұрын

    This is a labour of Love Kalle :) I love it :)

  • @dahtalmichaels7548
    @dahtalmichaels7548 Жыл бұрын

    the floors look great! I'm really looking forward to seeing it finished. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kristinregine4798
    @kristinregine4798 Жыл бұрын

    you are doing a good job. This is going to be a beautiful space for you two. ❤❤

  • @MrsCheckpointJesus
    @MrsCheckpointJesus Жыл бұрын

    Dear Kalle, Your work.....this was pure love!!!! I appreciate you and you are so loving and kind. Thank you for your work and showing an example of love. Greetings from Germany.

  • @stevepettifer4896
    @stevepettifer4896 Жыл бұрын

    As soon as I saw you set to work with that cordless random orbital sander I thought "Oh no, no way dude, you will be there forever!". They're just not built for that and you can burn them out by doing it. Fantastic that you had a local (ish!) place that was happy to loan you the right tool for the job though, what a great guy he is. And the floor looks fantastic, a huge difference. We have a lot of floorboards in our house too and we used Danish Oil when we moved in, but if I can face the upheaval at some point I would strip them and use something nicer. Same goes for the 200 year old elm floorboards in one of the bedrooms, but I'm not long done decorating that room and can't face emptying it out again!

  • @medinajones5750
    @medinajones5750 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Kalle, the renovations are looking amazing!! I know Christine will love it!! I love your videos!! Wishing you both the happiest of holidays!!! Blessings to you Christine, the dogs& your families!!😍😍😍🎄🎄🎄🎄🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @novelist99
    @novelist99 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! You did great work!

  • @jamiestrickland8386
    @jamiestrickland8386 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! What a sweet guy you are.

  • @kathrynmoll86
    @kathrynmoll86 Жыл бұрын

    A cozy corner -- a place to hang out, watch a movie -- a simple desire but takes a lot of love and work to make it possible. You are amaziing! What joy you bring to Christine! Thanks for sharing! Happy Christmas!

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, Kalle. I'm looking forward to seeing how you furnish the room.🌲

  • @helengoldstein2982
    @helengoldstein2982 Жыл бұрын

    Hope to see how it turned out! Kalle, you are an inspiration. I just recently moved from a suburban area in the US to a state 7 hours away from the only home I’ve known. The area where I moved is very, very rural. And though I have running water and propane heat, I am inspired by your way of life and your endless energy. You are helping me adjust by seeing the way that you live.

  • @jewel2022now
    @jewel2022now Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Its great to see a nice surprise in mind.

  • @brucecpaine4597
    @brucecpaine4597 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kalle, great job mate, we really like the way your lifestyle is “evolving” - you guys are such an inspiration - we love your channel and it’s content and, of course, your wonderful aesthetic film work. Have a happy safe Christmas. Bruce in Australia.

  • @joanntucker2742
    @joanntucker2742 Жыл бұрын

    Good job looks pretty!👍😊☃️🎄

  • @Dimiandelle
    @Dimiandelle Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👏 been watching your videos for some time. Your truly living the life I want. Some day it will hapoen😊

  • @billrisdon1
    @billrisdon1 Жыл бұрын

    Kalle, you are awesome. For those of us who possess few skills to do anything, we are shamed. But I can revel in your talents. Bravo.

  • @mitoaf
    @mitoaf Жыл бұрын

    as always, so AWESOME!!! You're inspiring Kalle! Well done 👍👍 A big Cheers and a hug. Merry and happy Christmas to you and Christine 🎄🎄✨✨

  • @AnnaKa1302
    @AnnaKa1302 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like a new floor👍👍 Grate job! It all comes with time, step by step, so you can enjoy your life there more and more. 🙋‍♀️❤

  • @josephr9551
    @josephr9551 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful and caring person you are. I hope Christine realizes that men like you are not easy to find today. Merry Christmas Kalle and Christine!

  • @russ1046
    @russ1046 Жыл бұрын

    When we moved in the UK a few years ago we removed all the carpet from the original wooden floors and hired a floor sander to prepare the floors for varnish. It's noisy and dusty but it is fast. I'd recommend trying to find one to let you clean up the living room floor 👍👍

  • @nursemettsmsn
    @nursemettsmsn Жыл бұрын

    She is gonna love it! Can’t wait to see end product 💕

  • @dougjensen8838
    @dougjensen8838 Жыл бұрын

    You are thoughtful, kind and caring. Your videos are such an encouragement to see the value in hard work and dedication. You have integrity and that is worth more than anything. You give me hope for humanity. Blessings to you and Kristina. I hope I spelled her name correctly. Kathy Jensen

  • @blajmonica
    @blajmonica Жыл бұрын

    Lovely work. I hope you will share with us the final result 💕

  • @mysticallifewithalexandra
    @mysticallifewithalexandra Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a project! It's gonna be awesome! 💙 Merry Christmas to you both! ❄️🎄😇 Much love from the Hungarian countryside, Alexandra Victoria

  • @reneewagner9808
    @reneewagner9808 Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh!!! I can't wait to see it completed!

  • @mschaieme
    @mschaieme Жыл бұрын

    It is not easy living far away from everything but you make it look easy …… I continue to wish you the very best

  • @kristiecox7350
    @kristiecox7350 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great Kalle!

  • @Diego_Leon
    @Diego_Leon Жыл бұрын

    Hello kalle, I have to say that I missed the renovation videos and lately you are doing several, I loved how you put the insulation in the area of ​​the stairs, GOOD JOB, and this video has been very nice, you are a great man, your wife will be very happy, really thank you for sharing with us such quality of videos, Merry Christmas to you from France

  • @lovelifementoring5399
    @lovelifementoring5399 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely thing to do and looks amazing 👏 😍

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see the full results.

  • @marionmcbrearty
    @marionmcbrearty Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful surprise I'll look forward to the result

  • @GrumpyInMaine1
    @GrumpyInMaine1 Жыл бұрын

    A very nice surprise and good job. Merry Christmas from Maine, USA.

  • @kmstephe
    @kmstephe Жыл бұрын

    Two of my favorite people!

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth Жыл бұрын

    That was cool I am definitely ready to see more.

  • @sue1703
    @sue1703 Жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and really enjoyed this video! Looking forward to seeing the work u do on your home. Thank u for sharing! :)

  • @elenarj568
    @elenarj568 Жыл бұрын

    Hej fra Jylland! That is a gesture of love, more than words 🥰...it's important to have a cosy corner, we also have it, actually it is the official name of our place☺. Good work !! Generous and kind people ( well, like you) around when you need it, really appreciated nowadays. Kalle, thank you for this video, it looks great now, imagine later on, with all the finishing touches👍🏻👏🏻!

  • @GoJolli
    @GoJolli Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work! So much labor; and the floors looks fabulous. Perhaps a little railing in the loft to provide an illusion of safety to avoid falling to the hallway below? It does not have to be tall and can be designed to fold down in order to not interfere with a video screen. Of course you will not fall, but subliminally, it is always an issue of the mind. I would guess that Feng Shui rules discourage open, 3 meter cliffs along the edge of rooms made for relaxation (A-framed roofs are also imposing yet easily can be softened with shade painting, plants and/or apex tapestries). 💐Thank you for sharing your efforts.

  • @LowkeySwedishVlog
    @LowkeySwedishVlog Жыл бұрын

    That's a whole lot of sanding! So worth it though. Looks so good 😀

  • @muhammadjan122
    @muhammadjan122 Жыл бұрын

    Great can't wait to see u both together. I hope u b together forever

  • @Tn.876
    @Tn.876 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ ♥️

  • @KalleFlodin

    @KalleFlodin

    Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas ❤

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson Жыл бұрын

    It's looking good. Great idea to convert it to a corner for relaxing. Cheers-

  • @gabrielleszafir
    @gabrielleszafir Жыл бұрын

    A lovely surprise kalle!

  • @skyval6359
    @skyval6359 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I was close enough to bring my belt sander , soooo much easier .. I almost died trying to sand a floor with a sander like yours , poor you ❤ Oh now I see you rented one , well good !!!!

  • @debramorris7646
    @debramorris7646 Жыл бұрын

    Good work Kalle!

  • @LanaMcAra
    @LanaMcAra Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done. It transformed the entire space

  • @tomreeve7533

    @tomreeve7533

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Lana 👋 how are you doing today?

  • @mariecreighton5222
    @mariecreighton5222 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful floor congratulations to ur dedication for both of you blessings 😊

  • @ksenijadavid2082
    @ksenijadavid2082 Жыл бұрын

    A bigger sander is needed for a bigger project, so it takes less time 😉👍 the space looks great !

  • @FTG2Eli

    @FTG2Eli

    Жыл бұрын

    A Floor Sander

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

  • @monikacarless_wordwitch
    @monikacarless_wordwitch Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful surprise! Well done you! It will be such a cosy place. Will you put up a half railing up to where the stairs start? I'd be falling off at night haha!

  • @wendylbranchfield7959
    @wendylbranchfield7959 Жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @gislo
    @gislo Жыл бұрын

    nice, look into one of those upward projectors... some nice ones out there.

  • @shepherdessinthefray
    @shepherdessinthefray Жыл бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @learningnochoice
    @learningnochoice Жыл бұрын

    Love to see dedication in action. 'Fijne kerstdagen', as we would say in Dutch. or Merry christmas! Greetings from The Netherlands

  • @alisoncarey9546
    @alisoncarey9546 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing

  • @Qurex
    @Qurex Жыл бұрын

    I can really relate to the feeling when you have spent a lot of time and effort and the wife comes home and does not see what you have done. :-) I totally cleaned the car, inside and outside. Super shiny, and the wife went to work with the car and did not noticed. (the last time I did that :-) )

  • @daisyr.bontrager9556

    @daisyr.bontrager9556

    Жыл бұрын

    :/ I cleaned up our minivan, and bought mats, moved the seat over.. my oldest child was positive I bought a new one 😍

  • @sandratalbert9578
    @sandratalbert95788 ай бұрын

    Nice surprise👍👍👍

  • @loopylou
    @loopylou Жыл бұрын

    My goodness I'm so glad you got something bigger than that little orbital sander!

  • @margievaneijkern4172
    @margievaneijkern4172 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos 🇨🇦🎄

  • @marielincorvaja3848
    @marielincorvaja3848 Жыл бұрын

    Well done 👏

  • @martinacatinelli
    @martinacatinelli Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @maryannknox7158
    @maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

    How sweet of you to do this what is perfect surprise

  • @bethanybarnes3724
    @bethanybarnes3724 Жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 Жыл бұрын

    Takes me back to my first house where I had to hand sand every plank in the upstairs bedrooms and while it was completely worth it oh my God I think my arms were shaking for weeks afterwards

  • @daisyr.bontrager9556

    @daisyr.bontrager9556

    Жыл бұрын

    I think that was a hard way to do it! His poor knees!!! Wouldn't knee pads and a belt ? Sander have worked a bit better?? He is very thoughtful and kind towards her, but MAN! :/ she only cared about her stuff/books! First response is who they are:/

  • @anntennyson2493
    @anntennyson2493 Жыл бұрын

    Hi kalle, I think you should cover in the ceiling of your hall,make the floor space upstairs bigger,then you would have a nice big room😍 I’m always changing things around in my house.🇨🇮

  • @FilipGepertz
    @FilipGepertz Жыл бұрын

    Hej Kalle! Älskar hur du är en ambassadör för att flytta hit till höga kusten! För 2 år sedan köpte vi ett renoveringsobjekt i Kramfors. Kör också lite KZread men inte i din storlek. Vore kul att träffas över en kopp kaffe nån dag.

  • @mountainwoodsman8116
    @mountainwoodsman8116 Жыл бұрын

    Looks good, Kalle. That upstairs room needs a railing around the opening to the entrance below. You might be able to integrate your movie screen into the railing...?? Just an idea. Good work.

  • @miamolin
    @miamolin Жыл бұрын

    Nice work Kalle! ✨✨🥰✨✨

  • @KalleFlodin

    @KalleFlodin

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mia ❤️🙏

  • @gitte600
    @gitte600 Жыл бұрын

    Det er blevet rigtig smukt, Glædelig jul og et lykkebringende nytår til jer