When I posted yesterday about what to do with my
dining table, I knew you guys would come up with some great ideas. But just when I thought I'd narrowed down my decision, I find myself with a conundrum of sorts - a new player has entered the game! Thanks to all the great ideas you've come up with, I'm now thinking zinc might be just what I'm looking for.
Tricia Rose and
Jules (gorgeous girls - you really have to check out their fab blogs if you haven't already) suggested zinc, so in the interests of research, I found these lovelies:
this combination with the tolix chairs - oh my!
this base is very similar to mine
So now, before I make my final decision, I'm going to check out the availability of zinc sheeting, and also the price. I love that it gets better with age, is durable and hard-wearing, and looks amazing to boot.
Thanks for the feedback everyone - I love that decorating has now become a collaborative process!
How exciting. I can't wait to see what you finally decide.
ReplyDeleteFailing that you could always try the silver leafing..joking!! The zinc would be awesome, and different..I like that!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri. I have just caught up on your post from yesterday. How lucky are you to have all of these fabulous pieces in your shed, I am soooo envious. I soooo agree with Tricia Rose and Jules...the zing tabletops in these pictures are GORGEOUS!!! I can't wait to see what you do with your table. I hope the pricing came in at a reasonable cost!! Hope you have a wonderful Thursday lovely lady. Hugs ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteOooooo... loving the look of the Zinc and what a cool material to have on a table I would never have thought of that! And you know you could probably eat straight off it as I take Zinc tablets, they're meant to be good for you - hehehe.... listen to me! I'm so silly!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you decide Kerri, with your great style whatever it is will be fabulous!
Jxx
Here at last is the link I promised you Kerri: http://www.rotometals.com/Zinc-Sheet-Videos-s/55.htm
ReplyDeleteI see the third photo is from Petersham Nurseries, worth the trip to England just to visit, glorious, wonderful place... taking tea in those greenhouses is gobsmacking. I love that their zinc table aren't 'perfect' either - smooth corners so you don't slit an artery en passant, but patches, weathering and bigheaded galvanised nails~
and thanks for the shout!
Oh Kerri, you have so sold me on the metal top... That first shot...OH MY! The 2nd last shot reminds me of a location I used to shoot at in London- it was the most amazing Nursery in Petersham... in amoungst the flowers used to be $1000 candelabras. We set up a coouple of fashion shoots there and the shots were devine... Cam xox
ReplyDeletehttp://www.petershamnurseries.com/home.asp
Ops! I just clicked on 'Source' and realised it is Petersham Nurseries! :) Cam xox
ReplyDeleteOr there's always copper... a friend has a divine beaten copper topped dining table. just in case you were trying to keep it simple....!
ReplyDeleteZinc is a gorgeous alternative. I'm actually getting some for the top of a bench seat I'm making though haven't discovered the price yet. If it's expensive I'll need to come up with an alternative. Love the pics you found.
ReplyDeleteKristine
Hi Kerri, Love the images you have posted and I would go for something like this in my courtyard. Just to 'buck the system' though, I am sticking with the marble top and white base image you posted yesterday for your internal dining table. It won my vote but I know what ever you decide will be wonderful as you have great taste!
ReplyDeleteI so wanted a zinc topped island but couldn't afford it! I hope you end up with zinc, it's so very pretty and ages beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
I loooove the idea of a zinc table top. It will look fabulous just like all of the tables in your pics. I am jealous that you have a shed full of goodies to choose from, when I read your post yesterday I was wishing I could come and look through your shed. xx
ReplyDeleteWow those tables look great. I must have missed your post ( I just can't seem to kieep up with everyone these days!!) but look forward to seeing the end result!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes zinc... how spectacular. The pictures you have posted are just divine. A-M xx
ReplyDeleteoh I hadn't seen zinc used this way...just love it...just caught up on yesterdays post. Whatever you decide will be devine. I'm envious that you have a whole shed to stash your finds. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYes, I vote for zinc,
ReplyDeleteif it the cost isn't
too dear....
Please let us know
what you find out : )!
xx Suzanne
OOOHHHH, the zinc is lovely, I especially love the second pic with the giant mirror, what a lovely option. I imagine it would be hard wearing as well!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat posting, so many choices....and great advice from the girls, I know Jules but not Tricia so will try to pop over later :)
ReplyDeleteHehe, i really wish all the people in my real world would take my advice as easily!!! but you know what, i changed my mind...i agree with Kerry, we really need to see some silver leaf!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get your hands on some zinc, not always the easiest stuff to track down, but it is nice and soft to work with, and you can nail it on at the edges - got to love something you can whack with a hammer and it will still look good. If you don't have one, grab one of those soft rounded end hammers for working on the corners ;)
Oooo can't wait to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteOh, did you see this
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kellygreeninteriors.com/2010/07/quick-recap.html
Thought of you with the table! xox
Love the idea of covering your table with zinc. Seeing it up close in Dave's studio (the post you commented on) sold me on it. You should consider emailing him for any tips on how to apply it. I noticed he used particular type of nails. Let him know your contacting him from Australia - he's very nice and I'm sure he'd reply. Thanks for adding me to your blog roll - Im adding you too. Michele
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