RENOVATING A RUIN: Brian & My Sister Come to Stay, A Week of Food & Laughter (Ep 57)
This week my sister and Brian and his partner Gareth come to Italy to stay and I show you all the wonderful things we ate and experienced in our garden, our home and the villages of Tuscany.
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You and Guido are such an incredible hosts. Your guests must feel so special - I imagine that's why they keep coming back. xoxo
What a beautiful summary of our trip. You know I am very grateful for all the energy and love you show. I very much value our friendship and reading the comments have been heart warming. TVTBXS ❤
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I love this channel. It's nice to have a pause and remember the beautiful side of being human. There is so much suffering, pain, and brokenness in the world right now. It can be hard to remember how we are all just so human, and how wonderful humanity can be too. Like the art of flag throwing, we are so creative and complex and diverse and it's wonderful. How lovely. I got to live in this area off and on over the course of several years and this brings back happy memories. God bless you and your family. Thanks for the beauty.
Thank you for writing this, Janelle. I know what you mean. One needs beauty every now and then in order to face other realities in the world.
You work so hard to make your friends have a wonderful visit. The food you prepare, the table you set, the flowers you plant...it's magical and your wonderful laugh in the background tells us you are loving being the hostess.Gianfranco looks more precious each time we see him.
Brian is always a living ray of sunshine.
You are the best Hostess and treat your guest like royalty. Everything looked fabulous and they are so lucky to visit.
Every sing solitary thing you , Guido and your parents have created is just absolutely divine.. This is just such a beautiful glimpse at jot and love.
Thank you so much! ✨✨✨✨
I adore all your videos. You are a very special person. Thank you , Bella ❤
Oh my gosh, your friend Brian is so JOYFUL! I need a Brian in my life!
Kylie, thank you for taking the time to share with your followers. Obviously, this is a very special and precious family/friend time. Thoroughly enjoyed, and the hydrangeas are beyond gorgeous! I am always amazed at your baking and cooking skills.Have a lovely weekend!
Those planters that the hydrangeas are in are just gorgous!!!! Your videos are like poetry in motion.
We love them! We can’t stop adding more and more to the garden. Thank you so much for watching.
Your parents are the quiet achieving unsung heroes
The music, the singing, the flag parade, the amazing food and best of all the love and laughter between friends and family. This weeks peek into your life was sooooooo wonderful!! Thank you
Dear Kylie, I have been following your youtube account for quite some time now, I LOVE your quality content, the subtle sophistication that your videos carry along is extremely uplifting and beautiful to watch - you are an artist at heart! I very much appreciate all your efforts to be this creative for your audience. Please, keep inspiring us. Much love, Keti
Wow! What hosts you and Guido are such wonderful hosts. It is a joy to see Brian and Garrett and each time we see them they are even more fun!
It Is A Shame You Don't Operate an Air B&B, because you are The Best! You're a chef, designer, photographer, florist, simply You're Great at so many things! I get frustrated looking at such yummy foods not able to eat what I'm seeing. I haven't baked in years, But because of you I'm going to start. Thank you so much. 🌷🌷🌷
Looks like such a fun visit! Loved the karaoke ❤️😂Brian is awesome! His laugh & smile are contagious! The baby is sooo cute & growing so quickly! Happy Mothers Day Kylie! ❤️😘
i think we need a kylie cook book !!!! what a treat your videos are. wishing you × your fabulous loved ones continued health × happiness
I agree, I would soooo buy that!
Yay❤ Kylie. Another episode. always so happy to see you post. Gianfranco is a little legend. Thank you for the beauty you share with us all.
Thank you, sweet Cheryl. ❤
Kylie you live a life that some people can only dream of ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your home looks so beautiful, the hydrangeas look stunning. So are your cakes. It’s amazing to see the progress you have made with the house and the land. You have come so far. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍
Wonderful film and as you say when Brian comes it marks how far you've come. Lovely to see you laugh and be so happy x
So much fun, so much delicious food, so much laughter, so much love
I absolutely loved this episode! As a fellow Australian with the same level of interest in Italy and food as yourself, I really think you should explore the idea of producing a hard copy cookbook. I have too many cookbooks (so my family tell me, but they love my cooking). I read them like novels, especially ones that tell a story. Keep up the fabulous work ♥️🍷🇲🇽
I LOVE seeing the baby help! (I’m a grandma with a grown grandson) Love your videos.
Another beautiful video Kylie. You and Guido are fabulous hosts to your friends and family. I had the biggest smile on my face watching the teenagers perform the flag throwing ceremony, and Brian’s excitement to joyful to watch and all the laughter was wonderful to hear. Kylie your meals and desserts are magnificent, the table setting beautiful. Guido is a very lucky man to have such a talented, beautiful wife and you with a handsome hardworking man, a handsome little boy and loving parents all around. Blessings to all of you. ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh Kylie family, food and sun! What more could you want! Living in present time is so magical in these hectic times when we alway seem to rushing somewhere! Enjoy Bella ❤
I had to wait until I got back from a night shift to watch this, but it was the perfect 'start' to my weekend as ever and so lovely to see your sister and Brian and Gareth and the food was amazing. I was drooling. Those performers with the flags were brilliant too and the Karaoke was adorable. Thanks for bringing a burst of sunshine to our lives, Kylie!
It was such a a lovely video. We adore everyone. Sincerely. We just love watching the home look better and more beautiful each and every time. Be proud. Live, love and have laughter.
My favorite channel, this is soooo amazing, this is like a heaven on earth
I love every episode you make, the way you see the world…
Your home looks ideallyic ~ hosting is a pleasure with gardening, cooking, and baking. Happy for you and your family ❤😊
I love the little man helping out.
What a wonderful time you had with Brian and his Partner. It was so good to hear your laughter. We are in Vivo D'Orcia presently and are loving all the wildflowers, the blossoms, wild roses and poppies by the roadside. It is enchanting and never ceases to amaze us with its natural beauty all around this area. Of course, a mention of the food also needs to be made. Everywhere we choose to eat, it is a delight and everyone we encounter is kind and generous. The weather is so much nicer at this time of year, as opposed to the searing heat of the Summer. Even the torrential rain today was welcome for watering the land. We just love to be here.
Just watched this again for the umpteenth time and I still love it even more!
Showing us all this food makes me hungry.
I felt like I was on a holiday watching this weeks episode. Thanks for sharing this special time with us, on top of all you had to do. Your sweets son’s delight over the vegetables appearing overnight melted my heart. 🙋🏼♀️🇨🇭
Love listening to you your voice is so pleasant. I see that you are a great cook and a baker. Everything you did looked so delicious. You are a woman of many talents. Certainly a beautiful couple with a beautiful child. You are blessed with such caring parents who are willing to help you with your renovation of your home. Having good friends and good family makes life beautiful. Your outdoors is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Your outdoor-spaces are vibrate for social gatherings, lazy afternoons, etc. that was a wonderful flag show.
This was a feast for the eyes😍 An absolute joy to watch. Italy is so unbelievably beautiful. You are all so joyful...Brian is an absolute delight. His zest for life is so wonderful. I don't always have the time to watch all of your videos..but when I do they make me smile. You live in an idyllic location and your home and renovations are magnificent 👌💛
Brian is so joyful!💕
Again, such a beautiful video. I especially adored the way GianFranco "helped" you measure the flowerpot. It reminded me so much of my son, at about the same age, "helping" my husband nailing boards to build a deck. My husband started the nail and held the hammer while our son held onto Daddy's hand and hammered in the nails. After every nail (about 30) our son would shout,"Yay!!". Good memories, thank you for the wonderful glimpses of your life in Tuscany.
Wonderful get together with your sister and friends, doing yoga, at a festival; and of course, your scrumptious homemade cakes and garden fruits and vegetables 🌟
What a lovely video! The scenery is beautiful and magical, and your special houseguests were SO fun! What beautiful memories you all have. 🥂🪴✨🇮🇹
Thank you for giving us a glimpse of the warmth and love you share with your friends and family. God bless you all.💕💕💕
Nothing better than to be with family and friends. Lots of good times ❤❤
Your home is looking more and more lovely - hosting friends and family there is wonderful to watch. Thanks for making this video!
Such a wonderful friendship. The food as always looks so mouthwatering.
Thank you Dear Kylie ❤️
You are the most gracious host. Thank you so much for sharing.
This made me so full of joy, the laughs you always share with Brian are so special❤ Thank you for taking the time to film these special moments. Those cakes looked divine.
The food looked so wonderful. What delicious meals you treated your company to.
I always think of Italy as more of a desert, not ideal for flowers and things that need watering. Seeing your estate in full bloom is such a surprise and delight.
Hostess with the mostess! Watch a wonderful video to watch on so many levels, thank you.
What a wonderful time! Under the Tuscan Sun is my all time favorite movie. Thank you all for sharing a bit of the life with us.
You’re so welcome. I appreciate that you take the time to watch.
Such a great time! Gotta love Brian’s smile and Gioia di vivere!
Yes, Brian and his partner are a hoot. They always make me laugh. And then there's your sister and amazing parents...yes, your sister is amazing too. You must be exhausted with all the baking and cooking and teething. I hope you are resting...ha. I'm just so happy that you are happy and enjoying life. Sending peace-filled and loving thoughts to everyone.
I love that movie.
Brian 😂 love you all Thank you for sharing ❤
I had just prepared a tea to relax with, and voila your episode was uploaded moments before. Thank you for the gift of your gorgeous videos you take so much time to create. Sending love to you and your beautiful family. xo
I love it when that happens! Enjoy and thank you for taking time for my videos.
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I’m almost embarrassed because I am always compelled to comment after watching your beautiful works. Your roses are beautiful. Thank you for creating these videos!
The comments mean so much to me after days of sitting in front of my computer editing! Thank you.
Kylie, you've done a fabulous work all through this video. Thanks for sharing your life and the beauty of a Tuscany household amidst the flora and fona of your surroundings. Beautiful indeed, every thing you do on your channel.❤
We love Brian!!!🎉
so much love and life in your videos! thank you again for sharing! love to you and family
Beautiful days, the baby helping is an inspiration, delicious food and marvelous Family. Italy, nest of love.
Finally, you mention the legend "Under the Tuscan sun".. Even she could not managed to find the Italian romance, but you did it!!. Why not write a book about it? I believe you are capable of put these emotions and moments beautifully into a book! Love you Kylie, you are a beautiful soul..
🎉So precious Kylie.❤
Beautiful, thoughtful and uplifting filming! ❤️
Such a beautiful video of sharing special times with your family and friends ❤️💐❤️
Thank you- Love it ALL. Would Brian care to share some of his trip to Rome with us?
Thanks for sharing your beautiful life.
No matter who says what...Gianfranco is the boss! A great, cute little-big boss! Bravo! XX
You are a very good cook . It looks so easy when you do it k
Whatever that pool cost and will cost its worth it! The pool takes your property to the next level!
We use it every single day!
Wow. Great time. Your friends and family are great.
I am so hungry after this video!You are a great cook lots of love😘
Bravo on your friends singing. ❤
This was such a wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing the beauty and the connection with friends and family in your life. The food looked absolutely delicious. 💗💗
Looks like the best holiday! The food looked wonderful. What an accomplished chef you are!
So happy for you that your sister and friends came for a lovely visit with you & your family. Great video.
You are such a fine artist.
That was wonderful that’s what life is all about having a good time and enjoying life. Thank you for sharing so sweet God bless.
Love love love the flag festival ❤
My father brought a white cut floral tablecloth back from Italy after the war almost exactly like the one on your table. What a beautiful design to become a signature linen of the country.
Lovely video, thanks for sharing your family and your wonderful friends with us❤
love this vlog k! so happy to see Brian again!!!
Dear Kyile, it was such a joy to experience this vid 🥰 God bless you for the life you've created and Guido and your baby ... his carrying his yoga mat just slayed! It was an immersion in beauty, fr your property, to the views, to your recipes, I ❤ that cake, to the village flag show! Your Aussie friends and your dancing at the parade just had me in giggles cs I do the same at parade and their singing by that chair ... OMG I CANNOT TELL YOU 🤣😅🥰🥰 YOU ARE TRUE FUN -not the fake 'fun' that's everywhere- and you out a true smile on my face & heart! Thank you cs often enough, we out here need to see someone with a true life like yours ... whatever other challenges there may be like mist of the world! JOY, HEALTH & SAFETY TO YOU & ALL THERE🥰😘💞
I love Under The Tuscan Sun. The flag thing reminded me of the Polish boy who was doing that for his girlfriend and was knocked out by the falling flag. Awesome!!!😍😍🥰
Exactly! And I couldn’t stop laughing because Brian shouted out and almost caused the same type of accident! 🙈
So beautiful! Thank you!!
Another exquisite glance into your beautiful life in Tuscany. Thank for sharing. All of you busting out Karaoke was such fun, and the food looks to die for! Lucky guests! Love to you all. ❤
This particular one will be definitely on my repeat mode ❤
Such beautiful memories being made , and all your meals looked delicious,
Beautiful… Kylie…. Family … friends… flowers … what a treat to just enjoy being together.. the fun and the laughter was infectious again beautiful …. the effort you put into your blogs is amazing … many thanks from me …warmest regards Denise … Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Absolutely gorgeous!
What wonderful hosts you all are. The famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright said it well, "God is in the details." And you have such an eye for all the details that make your family and friends feel special and appreciate the beauty in the world.
It's now only two weeks before we leave the UK to spend 8 weeks travelling around Italy. As we are staying in TUSCANY for a few weeks you have given me ideas for meals when our family and friends join us on our adventure, thank you.
I so love seeing Brian and Gareth visiting and all the laughter and good times. I'm always so touched to see your parents there, and your dear sister as well. Those evenings outside having dinner and the amazing food!! ❤ Precious little Gianfranco so curious and eager to pitch in on everything. I love it all. Thank you for so generously sharing these good times with us. They are so precious to you and for you to share that with us is deeply moving. Thank you, Kylie and Guido! ❤❤❤
Absolutely Lovely ❤
Your home that you and Guido are building is full of family and love, just like you've always wanted. Tuscan sun is like your life? I loved that Kylie....blessed As for mire Bruan and Harrett and Guido partaking in Karaoke, more please! I laughed so hard with them singing to your son. What a great time spent.
Kylie's cake looked like strawberries on light airy clouds. The paved road lined with trees is profoundly beautiful, yet has a lonely quality, home & landscape is lively with people.
Lovely, wonderful, inspiring video. I couldn't help but think that you worked sooo hard to create that beautiful and enchanting visit for your family and friends. Hope you enjoyed the week. Good to see Brian.
Beautiful episode Kylie! I just adore Brian and Gareth. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous!