Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano
Don’t miss our brand-new spin-off series premiering March 12, 2024 at 8/7c on HGTV!
Spread the Word
Our friends, Rebecca and Pierre, invested their life’s savings into the renovation of their Chianti farmhouse, Campo Sasso. They trusted us with this work and we are thrilled to share it with the world! We want to ensure as many viewers see this renovation as possible in order to support their small family business at Campo Sasso. Not to mention, the history of this home, the Italian culture and the artisans we were blessed to work with are truly incredible. You can find all the assets needed to help spread the word at the link below!
The Story Behind the Show
Restoring an ancient villa in Tuscany has been one of the most incredible and most stressful projects Dave and I have ever taken on. We weren’t able to physically be at the house each day to answer questions and put out the proverbial fires that are inevitable with any renovation, we aren’t fluent in Italian, we didn’t have our normal team of subcontractors with us and I had no idea where to begin to source lights and furniture and faucets and hardware. Where does one get paint color matched in Italy? How can Dave build furniture and special pieces without his workshop and tools? Where can I find the perfect custom-made sofas I envisioned for the living room? The list of unknowns was daunting.
At times, the obstacles felt insurmountable.
The bureaucracy, maddening.
The cultural differences, confusing.
The timeline, absolutely inconceivable.
Above all, this project was for our dear friends who were putting their life savings on the line to expand their business and we didn’t want to let them down.
At the very beginning of this renovation, I prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, let this be a blessing and not a burden.”
And, now that we are crossing the finish line. I can look back and see how every single step has been covered in blessing upon blessing. Unbelievable memories were made, bucket list items were checked off and our family will forever look back on this season of life and know that we worked hard and sacrificed time and convenience but we gained experiences and lessons that will forever be etched into the fabric of who we are. And, I know this home will now serve as a blessing for all of the guests who enter in the coming years. Blessings abound.
May this new series bring joy and delight and blessings into the world. Thank you for sharing in our excitement … we’ll see you on March 12th!
Much love,
Jenny & Dave