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What is it about that cool gray
zinc or galvanized metal
zinc or galvanized metal
that warms my heart?
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| This zinc table used to be available at Wisteria. Still love it. |
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| Great zinc lamp. Source |
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| Great planters. Source |
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| Reproduction Architectural French Mirror. Source |
Is it because
I grew up on a farm
and this unpretentious,
no frills, no fuss, gray metal
reminds me
of my happy childhood?
no frills, no fuss, gray metal
reminds me
of my happy childhood?
It's plain and simple
yet with time
its patina gets better and better.
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| I really want one of these! Source |
Whatever the case,
I just know
that
that
I
LOVE
it all.
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Do you?
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Good morning...YES love it, in fact am loosely on the prowl for a pair of zinc planters...and yes something about that gray pulls me in too. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of zinc too. Once on marthas vineyard antiquing with my mother, we found a huge scallop shell about 3 feet in size. It looked like zinc, but it was made out of lead! She bought it and it is in her garden there as an ornament. I love the look of that dull grey.
ReplyDeleteI love it, too. We recently bought a zinc-covered table for our art studio, and I really do love it!
ReplyDeleteI love all of that stuff too. I think it has an old world look to it which makes it so appealing. It goes with just about everything too. I really like those barn lights.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like it too (though I confess I'm not sure I'd know how to identify zinc and/or distinguish it from galvanized metal...)
ReplyDeleteAre both magnetic? Any hints about figuring out if I have zinc or not????
That table is AMAZING. I can see why you'd like to have one.
The double bucket I actually have one in my garden. Those zinc suitcases are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am with Ann and like the suitcases. I will be posting an old bucket today that has the same feel although it is not zinc but I am sure it is from a farm and possibly a well bucket.
ReplyDeleteZinc sure has made a dramatic entrance into the design world in the past few years.Thanks for all the sources. Richard from My Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Rustic charm at its best.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of zinc too Alison. Funny how you mentioned how your childhood influenced your love of it. My mom is the opposite way. She doesn't like these old looking things because that was what she saw growing up. Today, she likes the look of everything being new. It's only been since she's seen how everyone else decorated with these older looking elements that she likes them more.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this stuff!!... and that first picture is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kathleen
Love zinc! And, I love all of the inspirational pics you shared, too. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love it too Alison! There's just something about the patina of old zinc that gets me every time! *winks* Loved this post! Vanna
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteZinc makes a HUGE statement in any decor--I love it and can't seem to get enough of it in my home or using it for design purposes. The same applies to slate...
You have a lovely blog~I'll be sure to come back again.
Have a wonderful week~
Lisa Moran
Bilancia Designs
Love the soft sheen of zinc! I've been drooling over zinc topped tables for a while now and have been toying with the idea of doing zinc counters in our laundry room. Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it too!
ReplyDeleteAlison, You had me at the word "zinc"! Yes, I am also a big fan and would love one of the zinc topped tables.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
I do, I do!
ReplyDeleteI think you
are right; it
brings to mind
simpler, lovely
times....
Happy November!
xx Suzanne
Thank you for coming dear Alyson and for the lovely comments! Wow, the zinc stuff are incredible, I am in love with the table and leather chairs...also love the luggage looking boxes, just fabulous! Thank you for sharing this unusual things! FABBY
ReplyDeleteI'm all about all things zinc! And, I can't believe I don't have any! I especially have always wanted that square pedestal table for my dining porch! Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteLove the look, but don't have any! Really enjoyed all the examples you shared, especially the beautiful flowers in the first picture...so nice!!!
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