Our House Hunters International Episode

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Our House Hunters International Episode

During our first skype conversation with producer Ethan, we asked him if we would be right for House Hunters International.

Our house isn’t grand in fact quite the opposite. We are closer to fifty than thirty and have two young children…….’yes yes don’t worry it’ll be great’.

Now, I think his vision was spot on.

Our valley shone and the people of Bobbio Pellice and Malpertus became part of the story just as they are in our daily lives. We got to show off our beautiful valley in Piedmont and why we fell in love with it.

I don’t want to let too many ‘cat’s out of the bag but I can say that we had the best time with the crew from House Hunters International, we filmed through snow, rain, and dropping temperatures for a total of five days (Now you know where we disappeared to).

We had to re do many shots as Sam kept saying ‘Bloody Hell’ and I got over enthusiastic with the ‘Oh my God’. We didn’t realize how often we said it until we had to stop ourselves.

Other than that what you see is what you get. The crew are now like our adopted family. They were beyond wonderful, encouraging all the way and fantastic with the kids.

Luca can’t make up his mind which job he wants to take. We couldn’t get him away from behind the camera. Carina glowed and was a natural. I got to see so many ways our kids could take on a life outside the box.

Sitting together for a final interview gave us a chance to reflect on our new life in Italy…..(you’ll have to wait and see!)

This quiet location saw us stop filming for sheep, men on horseback, a small child on a very squeaky trike, cows being led to barns (all with huge bells), the town hall bell, and curious locals…..still the show went on and nothing fazed our House Hunters International team.

Our Italian estate agent Bruna bought a touch of elegance and of course properties to view, wait till you hear her gorgeous accent.

This lovely store owner called us in to taste his local salami and cheeses, the House Hunters International crew couldn’t help but buy something and we all got photos taken, what a great business man, he had us literally eating out of the palm of his hand.

Luca fell in love with Joe’s ‘skunk’ and thought it wonderful that he could hear us all talking in the other room. Whoever said never work with kids or animals had it all wrong.

So if you ever get that call from House Hunters International I hope you’ll grasp the opportunity with both hands like we did. It’s an experience none of us will ever forget and one I’ll always treasure.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO…

Patrizia Geymonat (Mayor) – Sindaco Comune Bobbio Pellice

Community of Malpertus

Community of Bobbio Pellice

Trattoria del Centro – Bobbio Pellice

Bar 1990 – Bobbio Pellice

Ristorante L’Alpina – Bobbio Pellice

Macelleria Dario Geymonat – Bobbio Pellice

Hotel Villa Glicini – San Secondo Di Pinerolo

HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL CREW

Producer – Ethan | Director – David | Camera Men – Gordon and Mike | Sound – Simon and Joe | Behind the scenes – Andrea

And our wonderful Estate Agent Bruna

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and the gang x

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Dorothy Di Zinno says:
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Just found your blog and and love it and the renovations of old homes. My husband and I retired and spent 18 months renovating our retirement home. Hope we can see House Hunters International and your show. When will it be shown?
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Ciao Dorothy, great to hear from you and the House Hunters episode was shown only in the USA, if you are on fb you can send me a message to my Renovating Italy page and I might be able to work something out so you could see the episode. ciao for now love lisa x
Lisa Chiodo says:
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For sure I’ll let you know Sarah when it airs and if we get a youtube link etc. We get a copy but not until after it goes to air. I think Carina gets a good slice of her personality from my Mum she’s very outgoing and passionate. Thanks for your thanks lol, it does take time but so worthwhile xxx
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Sarah Hudson says:
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Your life really is a movie! I’m not sure if we get the show over here so maybe you could let us know when it airs so we can get a copy somehow. I think your Mum was right about Carina – she is a natural!! So happy for you all to be living the dream and thanks for all the time you put into sharing it with us. Lots of love xxx
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Debra Mulcair says:
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Following you guys through pictures and blog has been very entertaining, I can’t wait to see it all come together movie style. 🙂
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh yeah that’s us lol ….movie stars (now who could I get to play me?)
  xxx
Corrina Tough says:
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This is beyond incredible xx Corrina Tough
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It’s great isn’t it xxx
  ciao lisa
amie storer says:
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Looks like you guys had an awesome time. If it didn’t air here in oz I’d love a link to somewhere to see it I know Riley would love to see you guys and especially the kids. I think he would be very pleased and go around showing people “his friends on tv!“ 🙂 miss you guys!
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It was really fun amie but lots of work, can’t wait to see the end result. Luca send love and always talks about William and Riley, we have that photo in the bedroom of them all last year. It snowed yesterday so everything here is white and looks like we will have our first white Christmas xx
  Say hi to all the school gang xxx
Andreana says:
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What fun! HHI is one of my favorite shows. I can’t wait to see your episode. From the pictures you posted your home is coming along beautifully. Keep warm and the Merriest of Christmas Wishes form here in San Diego, California. 🙂
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Grazie Andreana and Buon Natale to you, the house is now comfy and taking shape. I guess you’ll be nice and warm for Christmas xxx
- Andreana says:
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  LOL…We sure are! But the downside to that is that we really don’t get to experience the different seasons. I sometimes long for the colorful and crunchy leaves under my feet in the fall and as a kid I would pray every year hoping for the miracle of a snowy Christmas like the kids on TV would have. I guess we’re never satisfied. 🙂
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  I know in Queensland the seasons didn’t change dramatically like they do here, it’s so beautiful and we have snow last night. Think we’ll be getting our first white Christmas Ho HO Ho xxxx
Julie collett says:
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Sooo excited for you all , I’m hopping we will be able to see HHI here in oz .. I can see you all enjoy the moments and your home is coming together , looking great . Love to all xxx
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  I’m hoping it airs in Australia as well but should get a copy so we can show you that.. have a wonderful Christmas and give kisses to everyone from us Christmas day at Rhonda’s xxx