Finding A Perfect Dining Room Set
Today I was shopping with determination and anticipation. Jeanne and I were not giving up until I got the black dining room set I thought was perfect. No getting tired or hungry today until I had it all ordered and ready to be delivered. I wanted to keep walking till I found it.
If Jeanne didn’t think the set was a good buy, I wouldn’t take it. Her decorating sense was excellent. I often helped her paint and set things in place. She, however was the one with a sense of style. I depended on that expertise today.
We walked through the store and over to where the dining room furniture was displayed. A salesman came over to show us which ones were available in black wood. It was hard though, to imagine how the oak sets would look if they were black. We considered all of them.
We both considered one with cushioned chairs and thought it might be the one. It was in light oak though and hard to visualize in black wood finish. We left and headed for the next store on the list. They had a sale going on so it was a win-win opportunity. We chatted about my decorating plans.
We went through details like paint colors and textures. Curtains versus drapes were the next topic. I preferred the sheer panels and liked them to have tab tops. The green Persian rug would be perfect underneath my table. A light bulb moment came to me. I wanted one of the round sets.
A salesman approached Jeanne and I as we entered the store. I told him we were searching for one of the round dining sets that were on a pedestal. I want it in black wood I told him. He took us over to where the sets were displayed. There were quite a few to look at.
He explained the wood types and matte finish versus shiny finish. Price was important too, but not overly limiting. I wanted to know about special sale prices. He said we could work out a discount if the black set cost over a certain amount. I told him I wasn’t basing my decision solely on price. Then I spotted the perfect one out of all the round dining room sets. It had a round pedestal table and six chairs.
The friendly salesman filled out the order and I signed. We all walked up to the front desk to pay. I got out my credit card. We agreed on a delivery date and I agreed to next Friday.
I said I had to buy a replacement for the electric rice cooker I had dropped and broken. He grinned and said with the significant discount, I could probably afford it. I said I hoped so. He gave me his business card and Jeanne and I left the store.
