PATINA!

Base of table in kitchen.Patina Galore!

Hello Chickadee’s

…………I spent my day cleaning my kitchen floor and as I was scrubbing away like CINDERELLA I discovered some wonderful PATINA!That word has been popping up a lot lately………..recently a Blog Post by Invitation Only was released by some of my favorite BLOGGERS so it has been on my mind.Then of course there was a book released with the title PATINA that had us all at page one!Then just on Friday night I was one lucky girl to join the San Francisco Opera for the opening performance and who is doing the food set~up but PATINA CATERING!

Patina ~ Patina ~ Patina………..its all around me if I really open my eyes!Layers upon layers of chipped paint,rust,and tarnished silver.Does make it more fun to clean ones abode if you are in search of that “P” word!I even feel like I have some good layers of PATINA on me!I think I will refer to myself as aging with PATINA STYLE from here on out!Has a nice ring don’t you think?

Legs of the island table!FABULOUS PATINA!

Closer look at all the past colors!

French stool I use to hold the cheese grater!

The island table!

Silver always has a PATINA in my house…….I like it better NOT polished!

corey

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October 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM

At last maybe this will work! A comment that will stick. Sooooooooo glad you are here with me in person!!

Baroness

September 17, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Oh Hen House how I miss thee…but thank goodness the Contessa has not flown the coop entirely and keeps postings current on Vintage Hen House. Don’t know how I missed your last posts-shame on me.
So glad to be up to date on all the happenings. Thank you for sharing your enchanted life’s happenings.

Principessa

September 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Love the word of the day PATINA. Guess I’m one giant walking talking head to toe Patina girl.

contessa
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September 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM

ONE GOOD LOOKING, ACTUALLY SMASHING HEAD TO TOE PATINA GAL!

Heather in Arles

September 11, 2013 at 12:41 AM

Only you, ma belle Contessa could turn an event such as cleaning the floors into something so beautiful. You know that I love patina myself and so very much appreciated this…plus the amazing quote in the comments above.

We are back from our escape from the bullfights and as sad as I am to be back amidst the noise of Arles, it feels welcoming to look out my window and see the various shades and layers on the 17th century building across the way.
Bisous,
H

contessa
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September 11, 2013 at 7:40 AM

YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF PATINA!HOW I LONG TO HANG OUT WITH YOU ONE DAY AND SEE SOME PATINA TOGETHER!

Katharine

September 10, 2013 at 11:22 PM

I love your view onto the WORLD !! And how it makes us all WAKE UP AND SEE (and SMELL THE ROSES… OR COFFEE as the case may be).

contessa
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September 11, 2013 at 7:38 AM

DOG HAIR!THATS WHAT THIS BASE WAS COVERED IN AND DIRT!IT WAS LIKE FINDING A LONG LOST TREASURE!THE MORE I SCRUBBED THE MORE REWARDING!
XXX

cindy lauper

September 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM

“Monuments are anchors in time. Epochs pass, weather erodes, people lose interest. This cannot be helped. But patina itself is worth appreciating. Patina is the value that age puts on an object. It’s what makes an antique antique. It is experience, maturity, the soft sheen of time. Patina wasn’t present at the spanking-new creation. It comes from a life lived.”
— John Yemma

contessa
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September 11, 2013 at 7:36 AM

LOVE THAT QUOTE CINDY!

Jody Brettkelly

September 10, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Patina is my new favourite word. Of course as I age I feel I’m doing way too much patina’ing and need a bit more slap (British for make-up) to cover it all up. I am loving that photo of you on the left in blue velvet!

contessa
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September 11, 2013 at 7:35 AM

NO,YOU DONOT HAVE THE PATINA AGE THING YET IN MY OPINION!DONT WORRY ITS A COMING!!!!

Jennifer

September 10, 2013 at 6:33 PM

I love patina! I think this is how I will describe my complexion from now on. Patina is rich and shows a life well lived. Whether a face, a floor or a piece of furniture. Fun post!