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I think the house is lit from within in the photos to show that the walls are translucent. From the article, it sounds like it's usually unlit.

I think you guys would be surprised. The girls who live below me borrowed my toolkit last week because they don't own a single tool. My college roommate once dated a guy (well after college) who did not, in fact, own utensils. I also had a houseguest thank me once for putting a towel in her room - she had recently stayed with another friend who had a single towel and subsequently didn't have one for her to use during her stay.

The couch set is the Angelo Napa Springs 3 Piece in Red Tulip. I paid $1100 because they were running a promotion, but the sets they have left (no red, just blue and green) are now $1335.

Labor and material for the deck was $2500.

Not counting plants (which I've slowly added all summer) or things we already owned, the total (for construction, couches, rug, kids' chairs, chalkboard, lanterns, pillows, outdoor storage chest) was about $4000.

Wiesje: They're more attractive than most of the washable toddler splat mats I've seen, but they are plastic (you can't necessarily tell by looking, but you can definitely tell when you walk on it.) As long as that doesn't bother you, I can see one working indoors.

SabrinatheDestroyer: My deck isn't quite finished yet, but I'll post pictures when it is.

Thanks all! I agree that it's a bit plain and needs some new hardware or brighter art above it. The wood shelf idea is great - thanks Fuzzyegg. It really was just a spur-of-moment decision, so it still needs some tweaking.

I wish I'd knit the throw! It's the Missoni Humbert throw (an awesome Christmas gift from my husband a few years ago). The colorway I have is available here: http://www.allmodern.com/Missoni-Home-Humbert-Throw-1H3PL99-MSH1258.html and the blue colorway is on sale right now at Pillows and Throws: http://pillowsandthrows.com/mis1h3pl9900160.html

Hi all - just chiming in to say that grammar does matter! I just missed a word while writing and reviewing my post. I'm very sorry to have cause anyone consternation, but I stand by my advice. :)

Whoops - sorry for the confusion. In the Apartment Therapy article I linked to, Laure talks about the rugs and art. The picture is indeed just hammocks.

Whoops. Thanks for the correction, Raina.