Tuesday, July 21, 2015

French Cafe/Bistro Set

Bonjour!
Here is the finished French Cafe/Bistro Set:


Yesterday I posted about the old cafe table I had
and the $10 set of chairs I purchased at a flea market.



Well, I have a little side patio
and a little cafe/bistro set is just perfect for the space.
(The lighting isn't very good there, so for these photos
I brought the set out to the back deck.)



With a little red spray paint and a little TLC,
these pieces of "trash"
became a little french-themed treasure!


First, my dad used a template and cut some plywood
in the shape of a trapezoid to make a seat for each chair.
Then, the seat and the chair were painted with 3 coats
of Rust-Oleum red spray paint in Gloss Apple Red.



I love the leaf detail on these chairs!


I added solid red cushions on the seat
and checked red cushions to the back (for comfort).
I think it becomes similar to the chairs
found at  "RALPH'S",
Ralph Lauren's restaurant in Paris, France.

Found on Pinterest from whowhatwear.com


My old cafe table also got 3 coats of spray paint.


Then, it was time to style it up!

If you know me, you know I adore almost all things French.
Today, I styled the newly DIY'd set
in the reds, blues, & yellows of Provence.
I do think red is very versatile, however...

Red, white, & blue:  4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day
Red apples:  Back to School
Red, orange, & yellow:  Fall/Autumn
Red & green: Christmas
Red & pink: Valentine's Day
Red & white: Mother's Day or any time!


For the look a la Provence, I bought some sunflowers
from the local market. 
They are my FAVORITE flower.
First, I placed a glass of water in a large, crystal vase.
I put the sunflowers in the water.
I filled the vase with water, too.
Then, I went to my backyard's lemon tree and
picked 5 lemons, which I sliced and placed around the glass.


On the refurbished table,
I placed some provence-styled linens from
Williams-Sonoma.
In the center, I put a tray with some "frenchie" items.


I filled a La Crueset yellow honey jar - from Bestie D -
with some red and white striped straws.
I also added an Eiffel Tower and a baguette, mais bien sur!


When my hubby & I visited Paris three years ago,
we would sometimes stop at a cafe in the afternoon
for a small glass of bubbly.
So, I added glasses of champagne and
little, individual-sized bottles at each place.


Well, there it is.
This entire trash-to-treasure makeover cost $19
($10 for the chairs and $9 for spray paint -
the rest of the items I had on hand).

Now, I wish I could sit in the Santa Barbara
sunshine and enjoy a glass of bubbly.
Bummer.
I really can't drink because I am trying to recover
from a long-time headache syndrome
(and I don't want to pull a "Whitney Houston"
and mix alcohol and medicine).
I will settle for a piece of baguette & a cold glass of water!

Voila!!!
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13 comments:

  1. I love this little set and the way you've styled it. How fun and what a versatile piece. I am sure you will love it all year long.

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    1. Marty, I know this set will get a lot of use. In fact, my daughter and her friend ate dinner there last night! Thank you for your kind words. You are ALWAYS so kind and supportive!

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  2. That is such a cute table and chair set now! The bright red color definitely makes it stand out. It looks so French the way you styled it. I hope that you start feeling better soon!

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    1. Kelly,
      I appreciate your sweet wishes regarding my health. Thank you. In addition, I appreciate you sweet comment about the cafe set.
      Best,
      Michelle

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    2. Love the red redo! What a cheery place to sit and enjoy! Very cute~
      Jenna

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    3. Jenna- Cheery (and cherry, red that is...). Thanks! I know red isn't for everyone, but I like it and I am glad you do, too.
      Michelle

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  3. What a happy but elegant table. Love how the table and chairs turned out.

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    1. I am so grateful for your sweet words!
      Hugs,
      Michelle

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  4. Hi Michelle. I'm coming over from the Make It Pretty Monday party. Love your bistro set - red is one of my favorite colors to use especially outside! I hope I can find some pretty chairs and little table for my outdoor spot. :o) Thanks for the inspiration.

    Cecilia

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    1. I am so happy that you like it. It took me quite a while to find what I was looking for - at the right price. This is one of those times where patience paid off. Good luck on your hunt!
      Best,
      Michelle

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  5. Love the cute little honey pot, and you know red and white gingham is my fave!

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    1. The red gingham seat cushions are from Ikea. Do you have one in Australia (near you)??? Thanks for your comment.
      xoxo,
      Michelle

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  6. The red gingham seat cushions are from Ikea. Do you have one in Australia (near you)??? Thanks for your comment.
    xoxo,
    Michelle

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