House Hunters International - meets Renovating Italy

INSPIRATION

We’re featured on House Hunters International

Our episode of House Hunters International is set to air at last. It feels like we’re almost famous, no seriously, the blog is already expanding with new readers (ciao to you if you are new here). Friends that have been reading along from the very start are sharing all over the place and my Mum is trying to figure out how to view our House Hunters International episode in Australia.

Renovating Italy is about to go International……House Hunters International (click on this link for air times and date)

You might have read about our adventures with the crew from House Hunters International back in December. I think we are one of the few families to be featured at Christmas…and yep complete with snow. Well we have an air date for American viewers (July 27th) and once the episode has aired we will be sent a copy. Hopefully we wont be cringing, and will find a way to let you all see the episode asap.

I can’t wait to see the finished product, and find out which house we bought ……. I seriously fell in love with the wrong house.

Our House Hunters International Audition Video

We were asked to send in a 4 minute audition video (see below), did a skype call with the producer and had five days of filming in total.

Luckily we’re not shy, I was doing wardrobe changes in the car and in the end just thought ‘Oh well this is us, no make up and totally exhausted towards the end’…..

I figure that if we tried to act in some way that wasn’t us then why bother, we want people to see that dreams are possible and changing country can be the best thing you ever do.

So much has happened in the nine months since our House Hunters International episode was filmed. We have purchased further property in the borgata to renovate. Buying the ‘White House’ right next to ours was a lucky break, and came with outbuildings and land. We aim to have it ready for friends and guests to visit come 2015.

In the meantime I hope you are able to enjoy our House Hunters International episode.

Thanks again to all involved you made the entire experience priceless.

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and the gang x

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Kevin says:
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Just saw the episode. Love your sense of adventure. How did you find your real estate agent or was she provided by the show?
Are you close to a train station?
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Ciao Kevin, it was lots of fun to make and took five days of filming. The agent was supplied by the show as our local agents didn’t speak enough English. We have a bus that comes into the village and then connects to the town of Pinerolo which is about 30 mins drive from our house. Pinerolo has a train station that connects to Turin. So even though we are very rural here in the Valley we can easily get to major cities. It really is a touch of paradise for us.
  
  great to meet you
  
  lisa and the gang x
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Paul Di Nardo says:
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Hi guys
I just watched your episode on the hgtv house hunters international
Melbourne Australia last night.
I also have a Italian background and commend you for
Your vision on this amazing lifestyle change
All the best paul
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Hey Ciao Paul, we are originally from Melbourne and now I can tell my Mum to watch the program lol. Life has only gotten better since the program and we are loving the simple life here in Italia….great to hear from you xx lisa
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Caterina B says:
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Hello Lisa! When I read your post I immediately went to my TV and DVR and put HH International in my cue for recording. With the satellite setup we have and the DVR we are able to look ahead to see what will be on for, oh, about a week or so. I quickly found your HH episode and set it to record on Sunday evening.
It was such fun seeing all of you in action. Did you really look at those other two houses before you settled on your home? I have read the HH is completely staged but most of the time I don’t care because I love looking at houses in other parts of the world. I guess I am nosy. I was amazed that your house cost less than $20,000.(before renovations, of course) I spend lots of time looking at real estate websites in France, Spain, and Italy. Just dreaming, though. I don’t think I could talk my hubby into leaving our little farm in the Rockies. Maybe HH will come back and film the White House next door, too, someday.
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh Ciao Caterina, the prices on the houses were accurate but we didn’t look at the other two first. It’s really a way to show viewers what is available for a similar price and to show what is possible. Most sales here are done privately so agents often don’t have them listed. I’d love for HHI to film at the white house, maybe next year when we start working on it. xx
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Lisa Wood says:
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Gosh Lisa – how exciting for you all….a Book and then a TV series. LOVE how your dream is leading you to live your true life.
Do you know if there is a way to watch the series here in Australia?
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh Ciao Caterina, the prices on the houses were accurate but we didn’t look at the other two first. It’s really a way to show viewers what is available for a similar price and to show what is possible. Most sales here are done privately so agents often don’t have them listed. I’d love for HHI to film at the white house, maybe next year when we start working on it. xx
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helena says:
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So looking forward to seeing your program on House Hunters I. I’m a bit addicted to the program and it will be wonderful to see you and the family in action! Have you mentioned the date that the program goes on? If so, I'[ve missed it. Very exciting!
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Ciao Helena you can find all the times and dates here
  http://www.hgtv.com/house-hunters-international/renovating-history-for-a-taste-of-the-simple-life-in-piedmont-italy/index.html
  
  I put the date in the banner but might need to put it in a few other places as well, thanks for pointing this out …my Mum is addicted to all renovation shows and I grew up on them x
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Andreana says:
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I am so excited for you Lisa. Ever since you posted about the filming I have been on the look out for info on when it will be aired. Everyone including my kids and husband are waiting to see it tomorrow. And now a book! You are truly an inspiration to us all that long to live in Europe. Thank you for always sharing it with us. OX
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  We’ve been waiting to hear the date and so excited to see how it turned out. I’m actually glad I haven’t seen it first and it will be funny to see what everyone thinks. Love sharing the inspiration and so many others have shared with me which is how we were able to follow our dreams, xx
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  - Andreana says:
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    Just finished watching it! I loved it and my kids wanted me to tell you that they loved seeing the little goats and the ride in the Ape. What a wonderful place to call home. Congratulations on your TV episode….You’re famous now….at least in my house. 🙂
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Anne says:
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Wow Wow Wow , you have a book coming out , well done to you . also I hope to see the episode of House Hunters with you and your family. Looking forward also to see the results of the White house ♥ xx
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Well so much happening as always and I hope my Mum gets to see the show in Oz, sending love and have to skype again soon x
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Wynne says:
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I’m so excited to see this episode! I’ve posted it on my Facebook page and my mom is looking forward to seeing it, too. And of course, I’ll be one of the first to buy your book!

Ciao and love to all…xo
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  So great talking on Skype today, and hope you dream about something else tonight. lol
  I can’t wait to hear what your Mum thinks of the crazy Aussies you stayed with xxx
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Margaret says:
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A BOOK!!!!!!! Can’t wait! I am looking forward to seeing the House Hunter’s episode, too. But – A BOOK!! Woo hoo! You have been busy.
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  It’s a book about how we got from Australia to Italy and the steps in between. A chase your Dream book, I didn’t know how far we’d come until I started writing answers to questions sent in about how we actually did it.
  
  Everything seems to be coming together at last x
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Krista says:
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You are amazing, Lisa. 🙂 I’m in awe of all you’ve done and dared and can’t wait to see this episode! XOXO
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh how funny as I am always in AWE of YOU xxx
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Margaret | Destination Here&Now says:
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So thrilled to see the wind in your sails Lisa. I wonder if the ep will air in Oz. xx
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Not sure when it will get to Oz but I’m sure we will get a link so should be able to share x
  Wind in the sails just need to pull up the anchor lol x
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  - Margaret | Destination Here&Now says:
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    Nah. … get up on the front of the bow with Sam behind you ala Titanic and ride the wave baby! lol x
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    - Lisa Chiodo says:
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      always inspiring me to greater things xx
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      - Margaret | Destination Here&Now says:
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        😉
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Lyn Secombe says:
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Such exciting news! Cannot wait to see the episode here in Oz! Keep up the good work Lisa and co! Xxxoooooo
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Thanks Lyn, can’t wait to see it as well. Our 15 minutes of fame to leave for the kids lol x
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