This Nikky is starting to bring some color into her life – literally. The crusty old window frames are getting a makeover! There’s also plenty moments of calm beauty from the surroundings, birds and landscapes – as well as some hands-on DIY projects!
We continue working on our abandoned farmhouse, slowly bringing it back to life while finding our rhythm here in the countryside. Step by step, we’re learning, building, and creating something of our own.
This is part of our journey of turning this place into a home — and embracing everything that comes with it.
Thank you for being here 🤍
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If you’re new here: I’m Nikky and I left the Netherlands together with my brother to start over in Italy. On this channel we share every step of our journey — the wins, the setbacks and everything in between — as we restore our abandoned farmhouse and document life in the Italian countryside.
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Thank you to Duotts for providing the C29 e-bike for us to try out, find out more on: https://duotts.com/
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17 Comments
Marvellous job you're doing, please be cautious about sanding old paintwork which might contain lead
❤ greetings from Croatia, such a great energy from these videos
I have been watching you and your brother since you first bought the house. You are inspirational, Nikki. Bless you both 🙏 I'm in Australia and love your videos
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Leuk om je bezig te zien. Als je hulp nodig hebt, geef een gil. 😉
Nikki That old house could have had lead paint and you weren't wearing a mask.
Cool craft project! And the weather looks wonderful!😎
You should do a sound of nature video of the area I found the bird song lovely to listen to and the beautiful views
Is going into town too far on your bike?You do have amazing scenery.I'm happy for you guys
I’m so jealous!!!! You and Dillon have created a wonderful life! So happy for you. I’ve been watching you for years now. You both deserve this!❤
The color on the window frame is beautiful. It will always make you feel wonderful when you look outside. Glad you found the drone. It's a nice one. Your new cutter is awesome! The flowers are gorgeous! They have a very fragrant smell. They are called IRIS. You can divide them and put them in other places. They will double every year. The outdoor shower! So wonderful to have after working in the hot sun. Love DYI. Your very creative!
I love your treasure hunting. Those bottles are magnificent 😊
I don't know what kind of paint you are using, but most paints just protect. Maybe a linseed oil based paint would also nourish such a dry window?
Do you live far from shops or a town. Will you eventually grow your own veg, herbs etc & do you own any olive trees
I REALLY ❤ that color on that window🎉😂❤
So proud of everything you do to improve the state of your farmhouse little by little.
Dylan will be excited to see everything you have done since he was last home.
You also need some glazing points to hold the window in before you put the glaze on.