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July 7, 2010 by Angie 13 Comments

I have lived in this house for 5 years and I have always wanted a little bistro set for my small front porch.
I have looked many times, but the price just never seemed to be in the range I was willing to pay.
I did find a cute little folding tray table at Goodwill for $10.
I brought it home and it worked fine with 2 chairs I already had…until it broke.
{Sigh}
Then yesterday, my mom and I were trolling around The Bay. {A Canadian Department Store}
We happened to come upon some bistro sets.
Made of painted metal with each piece folding flat for easy winter storage…they were perfect.
The color choices were: black, white, green, blue & pink.
Regular price was $129.99…..wait for it…on sale for $49.99.
I was giddy.
Super perfect.
It was just the set I was looking for and at a steal of a price.
My mom reminded me that it was Seniors’ Discount Day and she could get an additional 15% off.
Super-dee-duper perfect.
I love Seniors’ Discount Day.
This made the bistro set $42.00 each.
Sweet!
It was such a good price that I made the decision to get *2* sets.
One set for my front porch and another set for the deck at the back of the house.
I decided to go with classic black sets, even though I admired the other choices.
The sets came flat-packed in a box…no assembly required, and fit easily into my trunk.
We unpacked our bargain as soon as we got home.
Then we had some fun accessorizing.
I added the pink peonies in the jar and the books.
My mom added the pillows.
My daughter was in favour of this very simple look…a green vase with some peonies.
The kids ate lunch on the bistro set on the back deck..in fact there was a little squabble over who was sitting where first.
Both children completely ignored the big patio table with 6 chairs around it.
My mom and I had a little chuckle over this.
Then we sipped some iced tea at the bistro table at the front.
This post is linked to:
Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
I’m Lovin’ It Fridays @ Tidy Mom
Home & Family Friday @ Home is Where My Story Begins
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Deals of the Week@ It’s a Blog Party
Do It Yourself Day@ A Soft Place to Land
It’s so Very Thrifty @ It’s So Very Cheri

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Comments

  1. Rene' says

    July 8, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Thank you for coming over to my blog and your sweet comment….
    That bistro set is amazing!! Wish I lived there so I could snag that deal too…

    Reply
  2. Pamela says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Well I'd say you made out pretty darn good Angie!
    I love those bistro sets so very french and just what my front porch needs!

    Reply
  3. Lenore says

    July 9, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Very nice bistro sets and the price is even better. They look perfect on your porch….hope you enjoy them for a long time.

    Reply
  4. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    The bistro set looks perfect there – very chic! And the price is perfect as well.

    Reply
  5. A Garden of Threads says

    July 11, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment…the bistro set is wonderful.

    Reply
  6. Becca says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:11 am

    Thanks for linking up! You have a beautiful porch!

    Becca

    Reply
  7. Its A Blog Party says

    July 13, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    The bistro set it perfect!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  8. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Awesome deal that you got here and a great idea to get two sets…they look outstanding!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  9. Sandy@Life Began In A Garden says

    July 25, 2010 at 1:16 am

    Fantastic deal, and the pillows add just the right touch.

    Reply
  10. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:49 am

    How fun to go shopping with your mom and find such a great deal.

    I am hopping over from the party (#206). I am happy to meet you.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:46 am

    Wow, what a deal! I love seeing bistro sets on a porch. Makes one want to stop for a chat and a cold drink.

    Reply
  12. KK says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:25 am

    That was a great deal. I love the slatted chairs.

    Reply
  13. Musingly,...Jyothi. says

    September 2, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    How cool! Love it! The price n the chic both! Put ur feet up now! Good bargains call for that!

    Reply

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