Our House Hunters International Episode... It's ON!!!

Our episode of House Hunters International just aired, but we haven't seen it yet. Thankfully, though, plenty of friends and family have been calling and e-mailing to say all is well.

And this is the house we chose!!!

Filming the show was a lot of fun. Two times filming in Salta and another day of filming in NYC. Exhausting but fun. The directors and producers were fantastic. The entire experience very professional.

And now that the House Hunters episode has aired, I can talk about the house openly. They wanted us to keep a bit quiet about it until after so we wouldn't give away which house we ultimately chose.

So now what?

This house is our home but also the home of our new organization Cloudhead Art. Cloudhead is an arts and education NGO guided by our mission to build community through art. We gather technology resources via social media and bring them to local communities. We like to say we bring people together who in another time and place would not have met.

This is the view from the studio. It's a great place to paint, write or build things. This is in winter. In summer, it turns all green.

 We also host artists from all over the world. So far, we've had visitors from New Zealand, Italy, Rome, Denmark, Canada and we're looking forward to more.

And yes, Lila got her dog. I think you met Mani in the HHI show. He's grown. A lot.

Since we filmed the show, we got another dog. Mani clearly needed a friend and for the first time ever,  we live in a place where we actually have room for dogs. Meet Pipa.

The look on her face says, "Yes, your suspicions are true. I was the one who ate your shoe." Never leave your shoes unattended downstairs. She opens the door on her own, then comes in and steals things. Like shoes.

So yes. Dogs. New house. New art organization. Lots of changes.

Any questions?

Now that you've seen the house, check out the art and education projects we do at Cloudhead Art at the new Cloudhead Art website.

You can also get updates by Liking the Cloudhead Art Facebook page and our Twitter feed as well.

Comments

[Chloe]

Congratulations! This is such an exciting step! Inspiring... As for the show, Dennis' mom was just telling us today that she's obsessed with it. We'll be looking for it!

[Sally Blake]

Hi Leigh and Noah,
Don't know if the show will come on to any of my Telecentro channels, but no matter! The house looks wonderful, and what you are doing there is even more WONDERFUL (Just checked out the Cloudhead site anew). I salute your dreams, your vision and your ACTIONS. I am determined to come one day with my paints and my heart filled with joy for life.
I have a little dog too now, he is called Star, the sweetest of souls.
In love and joy, Sal in Buenos Aires.

[Leigh Shulman]

We still haven't seen it. Probably won't until the next time one of us goes back to the US to pick up our copy. We've been traveling most of the time this show has been on the air, so I didn't really know much about it until we started talking to HHI about doing a show on us.

But since then, it seems to pop up everywhere and so many people watch it religiously. We still can't, though, because we don't have cable and can't download the shows from HGTV in Argentina. Funny how things go.

Let me know what you think. And.. looks like I may well be back in NY in February. Can I force you out to brunch again?

[Leigh Shulman]

Hi Sally,

And thank you so much for your kind and supportive words. Sometimes in the middle of all the work and trying to slog through different levels of culture and bureaucracy, it's hard to the bigger picture.

I hope you will come to the house with your paints. I think you'd like it here. And Star is welcome, too. Although, we will definitely have to keep guard with Mani and Pipa. They mean well, but they're big crazy puppies.

And I'm happy to hear you're back in Buenos Aires with love and life and joy.

Besitos.
xoL

[Jason]

Noah, be careful, I think I might have noticed some water damage in some of those properties!

Love,

Jason

[Alanna]

Wow!!! That is an amazing house, I will definitely look for the episode. I'm happy to hear how well you guys are doing- from wandering to starting something that will touch so many kids' lives. I'm so impressed. :) Alanna

[Ayngelina]

Nice, I wonder if I can illegally download the show, I'd love to see it.

That house looks amazing, I need to make it back to Salta.

[Leigh Shulman]

Thanks, Alanna! And I got your e-mail but haven't had a chance to write back yet. I will soon. xoL

[Leigh Shulman]

Hey Ayngelina,

I know, you're time in Salta was short and with too much phone waiting around. I'm glad we had a chance to meet even for a little while, though.

When you were here, we were filming for the show and had just just moved in. It was crazy hectic.

Next time will be more calm. Whenever that will be, you know you're welcome.

[Carina]

I wish we got House Hunters in France! :(That view from the studio is WOW!

Bravo to you for Cloudhead Art, may it bring much happiness to many - such a fabulous community project.

[condo in Philippines]

I enjoyed reading this.. Somehow changed my perspective in life.

Andy

[Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfasts]

Your article sounds interesting. In my next visit, I'll come to see your show and meet to Mani. He's looking cute and friendly.