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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Evelyn says:
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What fun you had!! I love your kitchen. The kids had a ball also.
Everything looked beautiful.
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It was surprisingly tiring filming over the four days, we would get back to the house exhausted but happy. So much happens behind the scenes and the crew were fantastic, really great guys with a million stories from all over the world x
Pecora Nera says:
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Well done, it looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

It is about time someone tried to renovate Italy
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  We’re working on it you know how it is!!
  We’ll have to all get together after Christmas xxx
Charmain Giuliani says:
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the fireplace enclosure looks great
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Claudio was here the night before filming working on it with Sam, yesterday he arrived with a massive slab of rock to use as a mantle, the house was total bedlam right up until the day of our final filming. It was fascinating seeing how these programs are put together and all the work that goes into just a half hour show. ciao lisa
Krista says:
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So over the moon happy for you!! The crew looks so nice and amiable and kind and I’m SO thrilled you grasped this opportunity even though some bits have been scary or intimidating. 🙂 You are all so brave and lovely and I can’t wait to see this episode. 🙂
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  The crew were all gorgeous and so great with the kids, especially Luca. I feel that things are finally coming together for us at last xxx
  Buon Natale dear Krista and love to your ‘Bear’ xx
Jackie Stenhouse says:
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Hope we get to see it in Australia. What great photos you have of the whole experience. All so exciting. Congratulations
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  I have so many photos and also of the wonderful B & B we filmed at which I want to turn into another blog post about the renovations they did. Incredible wait till you see them. Have a wonderful warm Christmas Jackie lol (lots of love) xxx
Linda says:
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House is really coming along!
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It did Linda, all of a sudden now i just have to keep things from sliding back into the chaos of daily life lol xx
Wynne says:
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Wow, the place looks great…even the couch looks comfy! What a great experience. You’ve got a large fan base just dying to see it all. Now just rest and enjoy the holiday season. xo
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  hmmmm the couch isn’t comfy but it will do for now, we pulled it out the other night and stayed down in the lounge with the heater going and watched movies. Sam has got us a large screen TV (ever the practical one) so we will be able to watch ourselves in high definition lol xxx
  Now to enjoy our first Italian Christmas in the valley and do some Christmas shopping for the kids xx
  take care and your room is always here waiting when you get back to Italy xx
Rosie says:
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It’s nice to see you “stick it up’m” all those who doubted. You are all truly a reflection that IT IS possible. Just commit & believe. How awesome xxx
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Rosie you guys never doubted us and know us so well. Without you my dear friend I wouldn’t have kept my sanity or my spirits up!!! Don’t underestimate the difference you make in the world and turn that love and belief to yourself and Vinnie and start creating a dream…..little by little it will happen. xxx
  sending love and hugs xxx
Lyn Secombe says:
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Looking fabulous……..what an adventure for you all…..love what you’ve done to your little house………made it a home 🙂 Just gorgeous <3 Merry Christmas to you all xxoo
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It is starting to feel like things are coming together now Lyn, although we did have a massive argument just days before the final filming…..all the pressure and stress of the last six months erupted. Cleared the air and gave us room to move along, now to create an income lol arghhhh xxx
  Merry Christmas to you xxx
anne says:
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What fun and fabulous, cannot wait to see the programme, hope I can anyway. x
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Anne it was great fun, tiring but just incredible. The guys were all gorgeous and so good with the kids especially Luca. We need to get them back every few months so we get work done to a deadline lol xxx