Haley | Rummer Fun

Solair Chairs… Very Cool Patio Chairs!

by Haley | Jun 6, 2009 | Atomic Ranch, mid-century modern home, mid-century Portland, pool and patio furniture, Rummer, Solair chair

Designer: Fabiano and PanziniManufacturer: IPL, St.-Damien, QCThis indoor/outdoor chair had a long production run, from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. With it’s classic styling and increased demand Industries Émile Lanchance Ltée in Canada has reissued these...

This is it!!!

by Haley | Jun 4, 2009 | mid-century modern home, pool and patio furniture

Where can I get this umbrella? This is exactly what I was looking for last fall. http://greshamrummerfun.blogspot.com/2008/10/summer-dreams.htmlCheck out this place! It is simply amazing.Now I feel like crap. Noooooo! I’m not jealous… take it...

Cloudy Grout Scum

by Haley | Jun 3, 2009 | mosaic tile, pool restoration, Rummer

Looks like we will finish up grouting the pool tile tonight. Just have the lagoon and one skimmer left to complete. Health issues and appointments have slowed us down this week, but we’re still on schedule to fill the pool this weekend. Yippee!I love the grout...

Frankenstein Deck… Bringing it back to life.

by Haley | Jun 2, 2009 | deck, deck cleaning, pool and patio furniture, Rummer

We have lots ‘o deck… maybe 1200+ sq. ft. I know!Question: how many suitcases of money did it take to build? Answer: about 40K.Bottom line: we could never afford to replace it!Action plan: attempt to bring this sorry looking deck back to life…...

Progress on the pool

by Haley | Jun 2, 2009 | mosaic tile, pool and patio furniture, pool restoration, restoration, Rummer

Max is an animal at removing the old tile. Some came off with just a tap tap… others worked best with a screwdriver as a pry-tool… but it was most fun to just whack at it with a hammer and watch the pieces fly. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Ceramic shards cut...