our backyard is EMBARRASSING so we gave it a huge makeover

If you’ve been here a while, you’re probably wondering “didn’t they already makeover the backyard?!” and you’re right! BUT we realized our team needed a way more efficient space to work and hangout in so here we go again, loft vibes is back! Stay tuned for some great makeovers to come soon in this series!
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MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
weed wacker + leaf blower: bit.ly/3LezH6e
umbrellas: bit.ly/4cWq9Zh
red BBQ: bit.ly/4cS66eO
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
0:58 - the plan
2:28 - landscaping & repositioning furniture
5:00 - pickups
8:44 - adding giant umbrellas
10:16 - adding planters
11:48 - painting the mural
15:38 - standing/sitting desk
18:15 - up-cycled built-in bench
21:04 - final pickups & final touches
24:10 - final reveal
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VIDEO CREDITS
Host & Creative: Kelsey MacDermaid, Becky Wright, Rochelle Gracey
Producer: Nina Pikula
Creative Director: Emma Keat
Production Assistant: Anne McCormack
Video Editors: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
Social Media: Giuliana Rucchetto & Melanie Parkinson
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[@k.earston]

Love seeing Rochelle come to terms with the fact that she is AMAZING at what she does!!! This whole transformation was incredible, I’m so jealous!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

queen rosh!!! 💖 thank you for watching!!

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Lmao, "come to terms" almost sounds like a negative connotation even though it's not in this situation, but it's Rochelle, so it fits.

[@user-om2ye7uh5n]

She's incredibly talented!

[@judy-angedv7590]

So fun to see the landlord at the party too. What a great guy to allow you guys so much freedom with the make-overs!

[@TamarLitvot]

He's very smart to let them do it. It makes his building much more attractive to prospective tenants. They certainly improved the back bathroom which makes it better for other tenants also.

[@ElizabethAlvarez-ck4vl]

I was wondering who that man was

[@rtd1791]

@@ElizabethAlvarez-ck4vlWhich man?

[@abbem96x]

@@rtd1791 at 25.19! I had to go back and look for him because I missed him on my first watch through lol

[@butternutsquashsalad]

@@rtd1791 at 25:19

[@r0na]

‘hang it with hope’ needs to be a slogan like no rug-rets hahaha so cute. Roche is SO GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES!! That sit-stand desk is so good

[@TheSorryGirls]

QUEEN ROSHY! 💖

[@bumblebee_ms]

She killed it, laughed so hard.

[@masha_dot]

- I told you to dress appropriately! - this was my appropriate-ness! - why is it so f*cking cute then? 😂

[@elem382]

The umbrella thing... in mine is to turn the angle of the shade, you pull it down and turn it

[@laurennsspencer]

Replying to boost visibility, I have the same umbrella they do, it rotates/twists the umbrella shade on the x axis, if that makes sense? Idk how else to explain it

[@abbem96x]

This was the comment I was looking for! I really wanted to know what it did lol

[@ambersampson744]

Came to the comments section just to see if someone knew the answer! Ha

[@jennifergraham3752]

@@ambersampson744me too! 😂

[@liliagomez4194]

Im so happy for Justin! He’s gone from working behind a dark bookshelf storage area to getting an outdoor flex work space!! 🎉 it’s been such a joy watching the team grow and evolve over time but still see some og peeps ❤

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Lmao, imagine the vitamin D deficiency back then

[@Pinkstinkie]

I'm an old, old lady (recently turned 60) and I just love you lovely, young ladies. AND your whole crew. So nice to see the growth and progression of The Sorry Girls brand.

[@yurikakristensen1777]

I am older than you...62. Love seeing our young girls grow and develop!!!

[@serenakoleno9338]

68 here. They are awesome. ❤❤❤

[@littlerivercottage8558]

What the actual? 60 is not old, why would you say that?

[@evewithwonder]

Kelsey's face when Rochelle said she's "kind of okay" 🤣🤣🤣 Roshy, you're woodworking goals!

[@perhapsanya]

I love the fact that we still get loft vibes episodes 🥰

[@TheSorryGirls]

yay!! and more to come hehe 👀

[@__76--_-646]

​@@TheSorryGirlsThat's so cool to hear.yaaay🎉

[@FangToh]

How is nobody talking about how cute Anne's jacket is!? Also really like the teamwork aspect where you split up to run different errands and come back, what a nice transition

[@aimeeilavayou]

100% agree here!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Very nice court yard! Suggestion - schedule a court yard, crew clean-up every spring. Everyone pitches in to groom plants, clean, touch up paint, tweek areas.

[@Jen.O]

also, consider a Fall season prep for winter by covering the soil that will sprout weeds with a few layers of cardboard, just leave it there until spring, even with weed cloth, this will help alot too.

[@valarya]

Glad to see you guys put weed barrier down before piling more materials on top. What a game changer!!! I bet it was so much hard work, but WORTH. 💪

[@Naz.D]

You guys have the best landlord, imo, he's pretty chill with a lot of your projects..i remember you guys had problems with your previous landlord(s) 😂 Cant wait for the new episodes of loft vibes ❤️❤️

[@TheSorryGirls]

yess!! can't wait for you to see 💖

[@mischiefmerchant]

The fact that you guys have a back yard at your unit is really cool.

[@TheSorryGirls]

right?! we're so thankful for this space 🥹

[@perhapsanya]

17:37 😂 Yes Rochelle, you’re kinda reaaaally good at this wood working thing

[@TaraCrawford]

when i tell you i am losing my mind at nick buffering

[@TheSorryGirls]

absolutely will not recover from that

[@bumblebee_ms]

I laughed my head off.

[@anthonypecorara]

Ok, but Rochelle’s curl pattern is everything, I’m sure that’s where some of her powers come from.

[@jalypont]

I really love how your channel has evolved and grown over time. Always a pleasure to watch your content.

[@TheSorryGirls]

thank you so much!! ❤️ more to come soon!!

[@WBCRO]

You’re wonderful employers to provide such a great outdoor spot for your team! I’m sure it will be a morale-booster; it’s such a cheerful spot! From my experience of working on teams, one or two people need to take ownership of the plant care and build it into their daily/weekly to-do lists.

[@kmlmayer22]

I’ve always noticed Rochelle not putting herself as high as she deserves. Don’t know what she’s been through to feel like that, but I hope she sees what we see: a very talented, smart and humble woman, always giving her best in the sweetest way possible. We admire you so much, girl! Don’t second doubt yourself anymore!

[@breeramsey5136]

love me some sorry girls. don’t know why this makeover made me emotional but what a great thing to do for your team. i love to be outdoors and work. ❤❤❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

🥹 tysm for watching!!

[@TamarLitvot]

Good job! The 3 Sorry Girls together work perfectly. I laughed at Rochelle finally admitting she might be good at working with wood. She's great at it and always getting better. I hope the jigsaw will how feel less neglected.

[@bnp2bnp]

Isn't Rachel also one?

[@TamarLitvot]

@@bnp2bnp She wasn't there.

[@iabelanger]

A Rachelle and Graham from AG collab would be so much fun to watch 🎉❤

[@TheOneWifNoUsername]

So I showed my dad what Rochy built for the sit stand outside desk. He loves it. He thinks its super cool. He’s been building and fixing for most of his life and he’s real good at it. He’s also super good at judging how well something is built and how long it will last n stuff and he likes that sit stand set up. You dealt with all the main things he was concerned with as for how it hangs too. i show him sorry girls vids sometimes. Esp what Rochy does. He is fascinated by the videos.

[@eyzhuh_studios]

lol my favorite parts: Becky's deck joke at the best timing, Anne's jacket, the vines around the light cord, I also still quote "so much room for activities" and yes, I'm a millennial lol

[@arlenegibson9158]

My back was killing me watching you move that table. Great job ladies! The backyard looks great.

[@TheSorryGirls]

thank you so much.. still recovering haha

[@arlenegibson9158]

@@TheSorryGirls haha. I bet.

[@kat-92]

One random tip I learned from my uncle the painter when painting the concrete foundation of my house: You don't have to buy the expensive concrete/brick paint when you are painting over a painted surface.... coz you aren't painting concrete, you're painting paint. So obvious, buuuuuut not so obvious 😂😂❤❤❤

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Becky with just the tip on trimming your bushes 😂😂😂😂😂 lmao

[@francescathomas3502]

Rochelle, you are not just "OK" at this woodworking thing. You are a GENIUS!!!! I have not seen you fail at at any job yet. If you make an error, you learn from it and start over again. The whole backyard is Gorgeous!!! You ladies did a wonderful Job!!!

[@deepshikhaghosh3106]

So so so good to see just Kelsey and Becky together at work like old times 😊😊❤❤❤ and the whole team together as well... Nick's expressions in between 😂😂😂 nice edit

[@maddivalentine9362]

At 15:20 the color synergy of the scene is so unbelievably perfect with Rochelles top and Kelseys overalls 🤩

[@kellieevetts2637]

Going from "we wanted to do this, but our landlord won't let us." to "Our landlord will let us do all this!" is amazing!! I love the freedom you have.

[@sandrinebj7456]

I wish to find a work environment as healthy, happy, creative and wholesome as yours one day. Congrats to the team but special mention to becky and kelsey for creating and nurturing the sorry girls team & company as a whole ❤❤❤

[@xingcat]

The first time I watched Loft Vibes, it was just as the pandemic lockdown was happening in Canada and the US, and that music always brings back that time I binge-watched all of them from the very first episode. The outdoor space is great, and I'm glad you're taking advantage of it again!

[@megaamold9597]

Love it! That sit & stand table Rochelle made is genius! Always here for the repurposing pieces, especially large furniture!

[@rachelm9925]

Rochelle "the lovely people in the comments" ... they're not lying! we have to point it out she is amazing! ❤

[@ginacrusco234]

The marketplace pickups -- cement table, green chairs, flagstones -- were very inventively used and made a huge difference.

[@mariannerady1137]

wow, the colors on the wall look SO good! Love you so much Rochelle, you're a rockstar!

[@hello_danielle]

SOOO excited about loft vibes coming back!! They were always one of my favorite videos to watch and see how your style has evolved and it gives is the tea on what's going on in the team/office!

[@paperyakuk]

It looks amazing! The only tiny tweak I’d suggest is if anyone makes Rochelle’s sit/stand desk for outside, try to cover the top of the diagonal piece with the top of the standing desk side, so it butts up to underneath the top, otherwise the exposed end grain will soak up water faster and could get damaged. The whole space and the desk design is so cool though, you all did an awesome job!

[@tulaizii]

I can't believe it took this long for Rochelle to just about realise how talented and amazing she is at what she does???! But even then, she only said she's 'kind of okay at what she does' oh my lord 🥲 Always love what the team at TSG come up with and the amount of effort and love that goes into it, is so telling in what y'all do 🥰♥️

[@rachelc4808]

I loved seeing everyone helping out! Idk but it was just so nice seeing everyone pitch in

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

Oh wow guys this looks so incredible!! I am never happy with how weeds can make a mess of areas and you guys clearing them up them putting the pavers down and that other stuff to keep them from coming back up, that is something I want to do to an area in my yard that those stupid weeds make a mess around. Rochelle did such a great job with that cool looking table that you can stand on part of it and sit on the other section. also that paint on the wall looks so much better than before, and those umbrellas are so cool and give alot of shade. You all have inspired me to do alot of similair things in my back yard, I really really like the look of those pavers and I have an area I would really like to put some pavers down and make it look so much prettier. Thanks again for this incredible video that was so much fun to watch, I wish your whole team a beautiful and blessed day, have alot of fun and great food and a fun day. Sending love and lots of hugs, bye!! 😍😂🙏🙏👍💜💜💜💜

[@christinevermeer4858]

Becky Kelsey and Rochelle’s outfits all matched the mural in the shots the desk instal! 💛🩵🩷❤️

[@ras8031]

Rochelle is AMAZINGLY talented!! Holy moly. What an incredible creative and beautiful desk design! It all came together beautifully :)

[@bluesun1923]

Rochelle is the coolest person ever ❤ Really loved the makeover

[@oweeyulo8470]

i can't get over how cool rochelle is omg. so skilled, so clever!

[@cltinturkey]

Rochelle is a brilliant can-do builder and problem solver! Brava! Great job by all!

[@bumblebee_ms]

Rochelle, you are the best female master craftswoman/ carpenter/ woodworker I have ever seen.

[@Pamela-gm5sx]

Yay Rochelle!! So glad you're realizing what we already knew!! As my father would say blessings on you!!😊 Pam

[@jennahedderson9976]

The plant with the little feet is a climbing hydrangea! Get a lattice to put behind it and over the next couple of summers it will take over your wall. And I think that lever on the umbrella is to tilt the umbrella itself? I had a similar one before and that's how it worked. Love to see the shade!

[@bootercup001]

As an “always participator” in the final touchdown, being acknowledges by Becky after I’d finished the music out loud was neat 😂🎉 And I LOVE the new space!! So much room for activitiessss Also was that NINA voiceover at the end?? Yaasssss 🎉🎉🎉

[@kimpaynter]

Omg you ladies have pulled it off again ❤❤❤❤❤❤Rochelle your wood working skills blow me away ❤😊I truly get excited to see what your next adventure is❤❤❤

[@jennyparker8597]

As someone who just spent $10k to have a 400 sq ft flagstone patio installed - Huge props for doing that yourselves! Also, what a deal!

[@hnycreek]

You are all so talented and inspiring!! LOVE THIS!

[@SouthernMama2five]

3:25 love the accidental humor, Becky 🤭

[@celinegass9117]

Love the transformation! You should add some cushions to the benches to make them even cozier!

[@waterbitten]

Intergrating the umbrella based into the flagstone is superb! Its winter now when i live but im making a mental note for sure.

[@TheSorryGirls]

yes! love that you got some inspo from this video 💖 thanks for watching!

[@Andrea-re9np]

The Sorry Girls ROCK!! Love it! The standing/sitting desk is awesome. 💕

[@dcastaneda08]

my little patio backyard looks lit this so you are inspiring me.

[@Positivityispowerful]

I love the fun colors!! So excited to see what you guys will do inside!!

[@JlNXED]

Did you guys get a new camera? The video seemed more crisp and detailed especially with the background blur. Rochelle is amazing, she makes such unique pieces out of wood, that is talent and creativity! I remember the last outdoor makeover or two, that before is crazy, love how you are making all the spaces more functional with time and use, we have those umbrellas and they are a must outdoors and super nice. The only thing I saw lacking was adding lighting back outdoors. The team is awesome and I love seeing how you treat your employees love the reveal to them.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

idk what it is, but this really looked like "TV" production quality to me (although their videography etc is always top of youtube)

[@Kath-Erina]

This was perfect! It looksnso great now and is so functional 😊

[@donnabacon4681]

"As long as I didn't break a nail"!!! Same here, Ana! Fantabulous job! Ladies! After moving the 500# concrete table, i don't know why any of you three are still upright! I got sore watching! The struggle was incredibly real!! Have a blessed day! xxoo

[@marykempski3986]

Looooved this episode. So much done and it looks amazing. Color is the key!! Great job on your woodworking skills Rochelle! 👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@TheSorryGirls]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@laureltree8047]

I've been watching on Instagram shorts, and I'm so excited for the full video!!!

[@ChristinaMcIvorTina]

Ahh to be young and working in the big city with a team of creative, fun and talented people! Great job on the outdoor space, love the marketplace finds and Yes! Rochelle, you rock at woodworking!

[@courtneysarah1701]

I’m so happy you found a space and landlord where you can have fun with your space. Wohoo🎉

[@KallistoEismond]

This turned out amazing 😍 and seeing the Landlord joining the party makes it even better 🙏 He seems to be a really nice guy.

[@paigejohnson371]

So glad you painted that wallll! It all looks fab, way to go.

[@TheSorryGirls]

thanks so much!!

[@jasonc422]

it’s like y’all read my mind, I was waiting for this!! ❤❤

[@HeartandHomeCrew]

So smart to make it more patio and less likely for weeds to grow! Great teamwork!

[@shiannebjarnason6792]

I love this backyard transformation!

[@mackschirm2473]

Becky you can go inside and ask them for a quarter 😂 I work at Aldi, just come inside and ask us for a quarter we’ll give you one.

[@odettepeters7493]

You all did an amazing job! The shelf is so awesome😂

[@sweetphangurl3315]

Rochelle is a rockstar in the diy woodworking space!!!❤

[@Smartielew]

Yo! I remember when y’all first redid this area and I loved it then. Little did I know y’all could make it better 😍😍 A-ma-zing! Each element works so well together and the flag stones will certainly help with mitigating the plant overgrowth.

[@laureltree8047]

2:35 I used to collect those and give them to my granny when we'd play in her garden! I called them curled cues ❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg thats so cute! 🥹

[@DiRidpath]

Amazing transformation! Love it! 💕I wanna see an update in a month to see if the plants survived. 🪴😉🙃

[@SheilaKarienye]

Yey...loft vibes is back ..so excited

[@mariecaseyblake7449]

Excited to see new episodes of Loft Vibes ❤️ and btw love the announcement of it!

[@catherinethorington3452]

Luv everything you have done! ❤ Rochelle, you are amazing and inspiring ❤

[@woin9361]

16:36 OK I SEE what you did with that little buzz-buzz of the drill in the beats interlude…that was excellent 👍

[@paulas_lens]

You guys have a great team! Love this outdoor space.

[@pamelafox7677]

Looks great, hope you have many happy hours on your patio.

[@CarlyMFriesen]

SO good!! 😍😍😍

[@maartjegoede9330]

The results are so cute and fun! 🎉 This team would be such much fun to have as colleagues

[@BSWVI]

20:11 That's okay lil Jigsaw... I'm not made for fine furniture either 😂 I must admit My first thought when I saw the title was what was wrong with The makeovers they did before on their backyard?? And then we got out the machetes.... 🌴 🌾🌿🌾🌿🌳🌴 I really love the idea of a workspace not just a gathering space outdoors! ☀️ And I think the weathered look of the mural is genius. Great work as always and awesome to see Rochelle realizing and being proud of what a good person she is working with wood ❤

[@klaire74]

I love it, is perfect for your team. For sure they will use it for the summer and autumn. I love the desk on the wall, is amazing and so versatile, for work equipment, but also for snacks and drinks. Even for a projector, would be awesome to have a movie night outside, sitting on big pillows♥♥♥

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg movie night!! yes! 💖

[@kayleawren4319]

Im 23 and i quote step brothers and say there so much room for activities for me itll never die off

[@user-uz1wq6np2u]

Very well done; so creative and fun! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️

[@zoecisneros5596]

Wow! What a transformation. Love the inspo

[@deepshikhaghosh3106]

Was dying to see Becky Kelsey together like old times ❤❤❤❤❤ thaaaaaanks .... Editing is top notch especially buffering on Nick's expressions 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@moda78z]

I remember when you fixed it the first time! It looks even worse now 🤣😂. Can’t wait to see the new update!

[@TheSorryGirls]

was time for another upgrade haha!

[@giannanicole1841]

Came here to say this 😂😂😂😂

[@moda78z]

@@TheSorryGirlsand it turned out so cool! 👍👍

[@brandyjean7015]

Hopefully this rendition will be more maintenance friendly.

[@camper800]

Looks great! Love the polymeric sand tip!!

[@argentum9195]

Yayyyy🎉 for the first time I'm not late to the party❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

early crew!!!

[@lov3lou]

Whaaahahaaa for 3:20. You have so much fun together!

[@JacobCarlson]

Looking forward to next year's backyard makeover!! 😄

[@RenToledo8]

5:59 Yaas Powerpuff girls

[@BSWVI]

💡💡💡 Tackle 3-d printing and start by making Loonie shaped slugs to keep in your purse!! Since the store doesn't keep the coin, it's not counterfeiting!! I'd love to learn 3D printing from you ingenious folks!! ❤