I really love your videos. Bundamba is the closest store to me but it’s still a one hour drive. Watching your videos helps me decide if I want to make the trip or not 😅
Hi! Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I know that so many people have to travel long distances to shop at Costco and it was my hope that my videos would let people know what's available in stores each week. So it nice to hear that they are and that they are helpful to you! Thank you so much for watching! Cheers! Jill
Hey Jill, this video is just what I have been looking for! We have an Airbnb in the Midwest, with a patio, but the patio is currently empty. What would you suggest for our guests to use? It should be low maintenance, easy to clean and robust. I was thinking either the Lifetime picnic table, or the Bistro chairs and table, but it is hard to know the quality. So...what do you think?
Hi Tom! All the outdoor sets were really good quality, so it depends on the size of the space and how much seating you are looking for. The picnic table is much bigger than either of the Bistro sets. All would be easily maintained, the picnic table folds flat for storage, so if you want to put it away during the colder months, it would be fairly easy to store that one, while the Sunvilla chairs stack. The only one that may be difficult to store would be the Murray Bistro set as they aren't stackable or foldable. The Murray Bistro is my favourite of the smaller sets because of the woven seats and the tiles on the table. From what I could tell, the chairs were really well made and with the Sunbrella fade resistant fabric on the seats, they shouldn't fade/discolour from sun exposure during the summer months. The table was really solid and heavy, and would be unlikely to tip or move on windy days too. Even with the tile design, the top was pretty smooth, so it should be really easy to wipe clean. And just adding some lumbar pillows would make the set look even cozier. For a more affordable option, there's was the Sunvilla Bistro table and chairs which are made of wire mesh, meaning that they would be easily cleaned and they state that their good for commercial use too. So I would think that they would be more durable than similar outdoor sets. If you wanted to make them more cozy looking, you can add removable outdoor seat cushions and/or pillows. Those are usually have washable covers or can be power washed clean. And there's also the option to add an umbrella to both the picnic table or Sunvilla bistro set for extra shade. I hope that helps!! And thank you so much for watching my videos! Have a great week! Cheers! Jill
@@ShopWithJill Hey Jill, thanks for your thorough response! Again, I live overseas, so I just love getting to see Costco through your lens. :) As for the tables, I would like to avoid fabric, because it could mold if it got wet, and I am not sure I can count on guests/housekeepers to always put them away and dry them properly. Our patio is a decent size, and we would like seating for 4-6. So maybe the picnic table is the best option? Did you see any umbrellas that would fit the table? Best, Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom! I think the picnic table would be the best option as well, you could easily sit 3 adults on each bench. So far, the only umbrella that they have in-stock wouldn't fit through the hole in the table. They may be getting in more stock soon, since those wire mesh chairs and table arrived as I was filming. A lot of stock has been delayed with all the shipping issues, so I wouldn't be surprised to see more stuff arrive over the next few weeks. Also, the website is a great option too, especially if you can't get in-store. All the prices already include shipping and there's a much bigger selection on there. Cheers! Jill
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, I'm originally from Canada and before we moved here 5 years ago, we lived in Northern California for 2 years. We get a lot of stuff before the US stores because our seasons are reversed (it's winter here right now, but its our patio and BBQ season due to no fire restrictions). So most of the things in my videos will show up in the US during the same season, plus more variety of the same things as well!
I really love your videos. Bundamba is the closest store to me but it’s still a one hour drive. Watching your videos helps me decide if I want to make the trip or not 😅
Hi! Thank you so much for the lovely comment!
I know that so many people have to travel long distances to shop at Costco and it was my hope that my videos would let people know what's available in stores each week. So it nice to hear that they are and that they are helpful to you!
Thank you so much for watching! Cheers! Jill
Hey Jill, this video is just what I have been looking for! We have an Airbnb in the Midwest, with a patio, but the patio is currently empty.
What would you suggest for our guests to use? It should be low maintenance, easy to clean and robust. I was thinking either the Lifetime picnic table, or the Bistro chairs and table, but it is hard to know the quality. So...what do you think?
Hi Tom! All the outdoor sets were really good quality, so it depends on the size of the space and how much seating you are looking for. The picnic table is much bigger than either of the Bistro sets. All would be easily maintained, the picnic table folds flat for storage, so if you want to put it away during the colder months, it would be fairly easy to store that one, while the Sunvilla chairs stack. The only one that may be difficult to store would be the Murray Bistro set as they aren't stackable or foldable.
The Murray Bistro is my favourite of the smaller sets because of the woven seats and the tiles on the table. From what I could tell, the chairs were really well made and with the Sunbrella fade resistant fabric on the seats, they shouldn't fade/discolour from sun exposure during the summer months. The table was really solid and heavy, and would be unlikely to tip or move on windy days too. Even with the tile design, the top was pretty smooth, so it should be really easy to wipe clean. And just adding some lumbar pillows would make the set look even cozier.
For a more affordable option, there's was the Sunvilla Bistro table and chairs which are made of wire mesh, meaning that they would be easily cleaned and they state that their good for commercial use too. So I would think that they would be more durable than similar outdoor sets. If you wanted to make them more cozy looking, you can add removable outdoor seat cushions and/or pillows. Those are usually have washable covers or can be power washed clean. And there's also the option to add an umbrella to both the picnic table or Sunvilla bistro set for extra shade.
I hope that helps!! And thank you so much for watching my videos! Have a great week! Cheers! Jill
@@ShopWithJill Hey Jill, thanks for your thorough response! Again, I live overseas, so I just love getting to see Costco through your lens. :)
As for the tables, I would like to avoid fabric, because it could mold if it got wet, and I am not sure I can count on guests/housekeepers to always put them away and dry them properly. Our patio is a decent size, and we would like seating for 4-6. So maybe the picnic table is the best option? Did you see any umbrellas that would fit the table? Best, Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom! I think the picnic table would be the best option as well, you could easily sit 3 adults on each bench. So far, the only umbrella that they have in-stock wouldn't fit through the hole in the table.
They may be getting in more stock soon, since those wire mesh chairs and table arrived as I was filming. A lot of stock has been delayed with all the shipping issues, so I wouldn't be surprised to see more stuff arrive over the next few weeks.
Also, the website is a great option too, especially if you can't get in-store. All the prices already include shipping and there's a much bigger selection on there.
Cheers! Jill
@@ShopWithJill Thanks so much, Jill! Are you in Australia by the way? We shop at Costco in the USA.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, I'm originally from Canada and before we moved here 5 years ago, we lived in Northern California for 2 years.
We get a lot of stuff before the US stores because our seasons are reversed (it's winter here right now, but its our patio and BBQ season due to no fire restrictions). So most of the things in my videos will show up in the US during the same season, plus more variety of the same things as well!
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