Comments on: Project 51: Multifunctionally Green http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716 New life for the tossed and found Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:17:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Diana http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-924 Diana Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-924 Well, love your support, DHFabian! I'm curious what you think of the remake makeover. Well, love your support, DHFabian! I’m curious what you think of the remake makeover.

]]> By: DHFabian http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-917 DHFabian Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:32:39 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-917 At the risk of being contrary, I think this has a lot of potential. I would raise up the plant pot, so that the top of the pot was flush with the bottom of the table-top. I might set a couple smaller pots (contrasting colors, maybe with cactus plants)on the table top, around the center plant. Then, I might paint a simple vine in a darker green along the table legs. But I think the main thing is to find a creative, interesting way to raise up the flower pot. At the risk of being contrary, I think this has a lot of potential. I would raise up the plant pot, so that the top of the pot was flush with the bottom of the table-top. I might set a couple smaller pots (contrasting colors, maybe with cactus plants)on the table top, around the center plant. Then, I might paint a simple vine in a darker green along the table legs. But I think the main thing is to find a creative, interesting way to raise up the flower pot.

]]> By: Diana http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-655 Diana Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:35:34 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-655 <em>Love</em> your idea, Stan. The majority has ruled on keeping the industrial look of the metal vs painting. Your idea for the tabletop is inspired. Love your idea, Stan. The majority has ruled on keeping the industrial look of the metal vs painting. Your idea for the tabletop is inspired.

]]> By: Stan Williams -- The Elegant Thrifter http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-654 Stan Williams -- The Elegant Thrifter Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:00:42 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-654 Hi there, I noticed you are following me on Twitter, and I followed back. Thank you. I fell upon this entry and, even though we are new acquaintances, I just wanted to share an idea. I LOVE the idea that you cut a hole in this table. Now I would have preferred seeing it kept in its industrial state, but that's beside my point. Why not just use it as a table and put a piece of glass over the top? The hole adds a visual element that surprises the eye and makes this piece delightful. Have a fantastic day. Come visit me at www.theelegantthrifter.com! Stan Hi there,

I noticed you are following me on Twitter, and I followed back. Thank you. I fell upon this entry and, even though we are new acquaintances, I just wanted to share an idea. I LOVE the idea that you cut a hole in this table. Now I would have preferred seeing it kept in its industrial state, but that’s beside my point. Why not just use it as a table and put a piece of glass over the top? The hole adds a visual element that surprises the eye and makes this piece delightful. Have a fantastic day. Come visit me at http://www.theelegantthrifter.com! Stan

]]> By: Diana http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-634 Diana Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:32:08 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-634 Really good idea, Jill. Thinking this one's a do over. Really good idea, Jill. Thinking this one’s a do over.

]]> By: Jill http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-633 Jill Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:14:16 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-633 i am sad to see the metal painted over. i would have liked to refish the metal or leave it for a more industrial look. i would also take off the wood, refinish one side for use as a table and the other as a cusion (using a cool vinyl fabric). i am sad to see the metal painted over. i would have liked to refish the metal or leave it for a more industrial look. i would also take off the wood, refinish one side for use as a table and the other as a cusion (using a cool vinyl fabric).

]]> By: susan http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-613 susan Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:27:29 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-613 Have to say I too agree with rdb66 on the suggestion of a trained tree... I totally adore the latest coffee table...the star burst design is something I will steal. Knew you were strong enough to take the constructive response. I am a long time dumpster diver and was happy to discover that there are other people who see potential and beauty in other people's junk. Happy thrifting! Have to say I too agree with rdb66 on the suggestion of a trained tree…

I totally adore the latest coffee table…the star burst design is something I will steal.

Knew you were strong enough to take the constructive response. I am a long time dumpster diver and was happy to discover that there are other people who see potential and beauty in other people’s junk.
Happy thrifting!

]]> By: Diana http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-612 Diana Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:33:55 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-612 I'm with you on that thought. The corners are roomy enough to hold a glass and small plate. I’m with you on that thought. The corners are roomy enough to hold a glass and small plate.

]]> By: rdb66 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-611 rdb66 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:06:33 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-611 I think this would be great if you used it with a taller, skinnier plant, maybe even a tree that's been trimmed/trained to give you enough height to make the table top around the hole functional, especially for drinks on the patio. I think this would be great if you used it with a taller, skinnier plant, maybe even a tree that’s been trimmed/trained to give you enough height to make the table top around the hole functional, especially for drinks on the patio.

]]> By: Diana http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716&cpage=1#comment-610 Diana Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:37:07 +0000 http://www.finedivingchicago.com/?p=3716#comment-610 Love ya, Susan! All feedback is good. What if the plant table was sitting beside a low modern sofa, something CB2 looking. Would that work for anybody? Love ya, Susan! All feedback is good. What if the plant table was sitting beside a low modern sofa, something CB2 looking. Would that work for anybody?

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