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
Dictionary definition from here.
Chippy lovely patina! There's something so comforting about naturally time worn patina :0)
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! I love the lilacs! And the letters make you wonder where thy once were!
ReplyDeleteLove love!! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love patina! It makes my heart race!
ReplyDeleteohhh I LOVE those photos! love love love when something has patina!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!
ReplyDeletei love all the old chippy funky patina , the more the better!
ReplyDeleteYour entire blog is a work of art. I always find peaceful beauty here. <3
ReplyDeleteI've been flying below the fifi radar ... but I'm back
ReplyDeleteI love everything u do!
stop over for a chat
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.
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Try as we might, Mother Nature's handiwork cannot be beat or topped!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish...I mean patina!
Debbie
Jen, I think I saw a chair in ther somewhere that I need!
ReplyDeleteGIve me a call this week when you get a chance.
Patina is good, in all of its forms!
ReplyDeleteso PRETTY! I love the patina in every picture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos & share in your passion for patina ♥
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jenn on your garden markers contribution to This Old House Magazine - I want to get a letter stamping kit now :-)
love your photos! just got some chippy things myself :) have a great week! susan
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these photos!!! Who doesn't love a great patina!!!
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