Thursday, October 13, 2016

Street Furniture

I mentioned before the beginning of the month that I was having a bad spell. I wrote a post about it over at the other blog and posted it yesterday.

This past summer there have been installations put up in at least a couple of locations in the city, mixing together benches, floral beds, and even art. This first one is in the Glebe.


This one is in Chinatown.

25 comments:

  1. What a wonderful idea that can lead to other great ideas like, sitting and talking to your neighbors and pride in your neighborhood.

    cheers, parsnip

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  2. I like them both very much William, the first a wee bit more because of the open design.

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  3. They look very nice, I like the idea.

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  4. I'm sorry (don't know why) but this kind of "art" does nothing for me. I'd rather just go inside a furniture store or a nursery, or ... :)

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  5. I like these furniture especially if they are decorated with plants and flowers. Nice place to sit and enjoy the view.

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  6. It's new and different. I'm not sure how it fits in with the general vicinity.

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  7. @Parsnip: the one in the Glebe seems particularly well used.

    @Grace: that one works best for me as well.

    @Marleen: it's a bit experimental, but I thought it was a good idea.

    @Tex: I wonder if they'll be staying in place over the winter.

    @Lowell: it's possible that something like this elicits a "I like it" or "I don't like it" reaction, with little in between.

    @Nancy: that's true.

    @Red: I think the concept was a good idea.

    @Linda: that it is.

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  8. What an interesting and beautiful concept. That is certainly something that makes a positive impact.

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  9. Unusual, for sure. I appreciate all art for the mind of the artist.

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  10. They look nice and maybe people will take a liking to them. Trying different ideas are great for the community and these type of projects don't cost millions of dollars :)

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  11. I like the idea of "public furniture". Going to see what your bad week was about...

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  12. I wish we had something like this here....

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  13. They make for a nice spot to rest for a bit!
    Hope you are feeling up again soon, William. It is rough.

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  14. That second one appears to be what the French call a pissoire!

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  15. It is a lovely way of decorating temporary structures.

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  16. Someone with pretty decent carpentry skills put these together.

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  17. @Sharon: I think it brightens up a spot.

    @Linda: I do too.

    @Bill: I shouldn't think so. At least this isn't like the hockey sticks-badminton rackets that look like a Quidditch pitch debacle that still stands in a city park.

    @Halcyon: thanks for stopping in.

    @Gunn: they do seem to stand out.

    @Norma: it was a good idea, I think.

    @RedPat: I'm getting better. One day at a time.

    @Catalyst: I hadn't thought of that!

    @Denise: it is. We'll see if they're temporary, but I expect they'll probably be moved indoors for the winter, and if they come back in spring, then it's meant to be permanent.

    @Revrunner: indeed.

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  18. Yes, I saw that about indoors. Your winter weather can be a bit severe for socializing outside then. Lovely concept.

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  19. That looks like a great idea and very appealing execution. Headed to your other blog for an update...

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  20. Well done, dude. I find daily blogging helps my depression. My issues surround losing my parents, career, home, friends, etc. Great photos!

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  21. @Mari: I haven't seen these moved indoors yet. I wonder if they'll stay outdoors over the winter.

    @Kay: thanks!

    @Jennifer: I can say that writing that helped.

    @Beth: yes indeed.

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