Sunday, June 27, 2010

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 pa·ti·na   \pə-ˈtē-nə, ˈpa-tə-nə\  : noun
Inflected Form(s): plural pa·ti·nas \-nəz\ or pa·ti·nae \-ˌnē, -ˌnī\   Italian, from Latin, 
Date: 1748 1 a : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or 
artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color b : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use 2 : an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character 3 : a superficial covering or exterior.







Jen

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17 Creative people said:

Sherrie said...

Chippy lovely patina! There's something so comforting about naturally time worn patina :0)

1 Funky Woman said...

Fantastic photos! I love the lilacs! And the letters make you wonder where thy once were!

Jackie said...

Love love!! Great pictures!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...

Love, love, love patina! It makes my heart race!

Robyn said...

ohhh I LOVE those photos! love love love when something has patina!

vintage girl at heart said...

LOVE!!!

paige said...

i love all the old chippy funky patina , the more the better!

{ L } said...

Your entire blog is a work of art. I always find peaceful beauty here. <3

cityfarmer said...

I've been flying below the fifi radar ... but I'm back
I love everything u do!

stop over for a chat

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Great photos and lovely chippy patina. I always laugh when people see one of my rusty decorations and ask what color I am going to paint it. The look on their face is priceless when I tell them I love the rust.
xo, Sherry

trash talk said...

Try as we might, Mother Nature's handiwork cannot be beat or topped!
Wonderful finish...I mean patina!
Debbie

Parisienne Farmgirl said...

Jen, I think I saw a chair in ther somewhere that I need!
GIve me a call this week when you get a chance.

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Patina is good, in all of its forms!

Andrea said...

so PRETTY! I love the patina in every picture.

Deb {Posted from} Home said...

Beautiful photos & share in your passion for patina ♥
Congratulations Jenn on your garden markers contribution to This Old House Magazine - I want to get a letter stamping kit now :-)

hometown girl said...

love your photos! just got some chippy things myself :) have a great week! susan

Whimsy said...

I LOVE these photos!!! Who doesn't love a great patina!!!

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