after changing our minds at least 100 times, we finally decided that our backyard furniture would be a picnic table. glamorous, it is not. but practical is far more worthy a characteristic. at 6 feet long, it will easily seat up to 8, maybe 10 if we don't mind getting cozy. and that was the goal.
so a few weeks ago, we were about ready to buy the wood for our pattern, when we decided we'd make one more last-ditch effort to find a kit at Home Depot/Lowe's. after some spontaneous errands, we did indeed find the picnic table kit at HD, and it was on sale for $73. killer. ('specially since we would've spent about $180 on wood to make a table from a pattern.)
but the best part of the purchase was when we hauled it out to the car - matt noticed a sticker peeling off the box and he pulled it to reveal a markdown "Reduced to $45". he took it back in, and they gladly refunded the difference.
my inner cheapskate rejoiced. of course, we still have yet to determine if it's missing something, and we're assuming the worst and fully expecting to have to replace a few pieces of wood. but no worries - it'll still be cheaper than if we'd built it ourselves.
i write this today because we've set aside the evening tonight to stain the pieces, so the completed table can make it's entertaining debut for a small bbq on the 4th of july. sunday, i'll run to joanns and buy the fabric i've been eyeing for the tablecloth, and i'll finish the few atmosphere-setter projects i've been working on. finally, my (nearly) dream patio is coming together!
P.S. photo is a stock - not my picnic table. ;) if only my grass were that green...
2 comments:
That is EXACTLY what I was thinking about your grass. haha. It's a shade of green... :)
:P i'll blame my less-than-green lawn on my "environmentally-friendly" nature. why would i want to waste water!? ;)
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