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I wish more people considered stripping paint off furniture to see the grain. Even inexpensive mass-produced older pieces frequently feature good wood somewhere on the piece: the top on a table, the frame of a dresser, etc.

Yes, it's more work, and yes, sometimes not worth it. But the results can be stunning and... well, more respectful of the piece.

Agreed that this is just perfect.

"the lack of desire to spend thousands to dollars on overstuffed, over-styled backyard furniture and built-in everythings"

Hear hear! Agree completely. (Yet another reason why I don't live in the suburbs, but agree that after townhouses that lawn would look tempting :) )

I couldn't live here, the colors would drive me crazy - but I'm still 'favoriting' this entry because it's bold, adventurous and unique.

Certainly one of my top tours ever. I love how you mixed old, new and antique and yet made everything fit. Great use of color and prints. It's all so relaxed and fun, yet clearly thought out & purposeful.

I applaud the restraint (even though I'm not a minimalist) and how everything fits together stylistically. Even the bike looks sculptural.

Love how you get use out of every teeny inch. Apartment Therapy, fix the favorite button and count may vote.

Gorgeous. Fabulous job - it clearly took quite a bit of sweat and cash. But boy, was it worth it! People who turn urban back yards into urban back yard oasis make the city a better place to live.

I've been through worse -- but I still have sympathy for you! Thanks for sharing even the embarrassing details (like measuring - or not - your tub.) I'm convinced that there is no such thing as a stress free remodel, unless you leave the country and pay someone else to manage the job/stress over it while you're blissfully thousands of miles away.

these are fabulous.... I'm heading out to look for pallets.