After looking around at several stores for aqua spraypaint, I finally settled on these 2. The one on the left is Catalina Mist and I got the last 2 cans at Hobby Lobby. I needed at least one more for touchups, so instead of waiting til they got more in, I picked up Blue Ocean Breeze from Walmart. They are both good colors and it ended up sort of layered with Blue Ocean Breeze on top for a little more depth. I prefer using Satin finishes, but the Breeze color is a gloss. It still turned out fine. So, the chippy black iron pieces got a little update with aqua….
And I really love it! It just adds some kick under the dimly lit patio and makes them stand out a little more. I had so many neutrals going that this color makes a pop (I know, overused word!). 
Bakers rack….I didn’t paint them really well, but they both got a pretty good coat. It’s really hard to paint metal when the wind is blowing, did you know that? You lose half the paint that way.
So, with my floral fabric with the aqua, I’m really going to enjoy this extra bit of color out here.
Mr. rusty iron butterfly approves of the choice too. Of course, I’ll add some garden things to the shelves eventually. It will also be great when we are entertaining outside, somewhere to store food and utensils.
Another little addition to my swing is my stenciled saying, “a place to rest at day’s end”. I saw this in a Susie Coelho garden book that I checked out from the library and decided I would add that to my swing too.
And I love it! The baker’s rack was being painted in this pic, but it sits right behind the swing against the brick.
I’m really enjoying these punches of aqua lately. We had a little party with our church group on Sunday evening and it was so nice having the extra space to hold drinks, plates, and extras on the bakers rack. Such an enjoyable evening, it cooled down after the sun got lower and I lit some candles.
Some of you guessed that the new bookcase will go in the black and white guestroom and BINGO…you’re right! After walking around the house & looking at every square inch in this house, that’s the only place I can move some things around and fit it in. It’s just as well…I wanted to paint it black and the beadboard aqua, so that will be perfect in there. It’s already primed and I’m probably painting it as you are reading this. Of course, you’ll be the first to see it finished!
Let me also just take the time to tell you ALL how much I appreciate y’all coming by to visit me all the time. My blog traffic keeps growing bigger and bigger and there are SO many new names and faces that I’m getting to know. I try to visit all of you who come by here and leave a message, but in case I have missed someone, please understand it’s not for lack of trying. If I stayed on this computer all the time, I’d never get any projects done…and then it would be pretty boring for all of you faithful friends of mine. So, from the bottom of my heart, thanks for the support!
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LOL! Yes, I’ve spray painted in the wind and was silly enough to stand in a place where the paint was sprayed back on me!
Love the aqua touches (it’s one of my favorite colors) and the little saying on the bench is so cute!
Manuela
Hi Ms. Rhoda…When I see the number of the faithful friends to your blog, I completely understand how you can’t comment to all of us…whew! Then you wouldn’t have time to educate us…LOL… Thanks
for letting us know you still LOVE us even if we don’t hear from you!
BTW, I’ve got a bowl of your Asian slaw in the fridge right now and the ingredients for Chicken Divan… 😉 Bo
The aqua lokks great in your backyard! I bet you’ll have it all decked out by spring!
Good morning Rhoda…I love the aqua! Such a fun change from the basic black. And you’re right…the pop of color really adds to the deck area. I also love the saying on your swing. Nice work!
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Photographers use the term “pop” all the time. “Pop” is OK. 😀 I really like the aqua and it really lightens up the underneath patio.
The last thing I spraypainted I leaned against a tree. Now it looks like the tree has a disease!
Aqua is my favorite color lately too. So I love your paint choice.
I love your pieces painted Aqua…they really look GREAT! I also think that saying on your swing is fabulous!
WOW! I love the aqua. And you’re so right about the wind. Between the wind and the end of my index finger on my right hand I’m suprised any paint actually gets on whatever I’m painting! LOL
Everything is just beautiful!
Love the color combinations — brown seems to be such a neutral and aqua is such a happy color!
My favorite thing has got to be that butterfly — it’s just incredible!
Many Blessings,
Julie
Good going, Rhoda… spraying in the wind and everything, it still looks great.
Glad you are enjoying your patio space. If anyone deserves it, it’s you.
As always, it’s fun to read what you’re doing.
Sheila
Love the aqua. I’m trying to figure out how to bring Tiffany Blue (okay, it’s an aqua-like color) into my bathroom because I find it so lovely. Love the pops of the aqua outside – it is really lovely.
Hi Rhoda,
I knew you would end up painting the baker’s rack aqua! What a great idea to layer the colors.
The projects turned out great! I really like the combo of aqua and brown. I’ve though about painting my wicker brown next year and going with light aqua color accents. We’ll have to see!
Keep the projects coming…I don’t know how you keep up with all the visitors you have anyway! LOL
Diane
I love the quote on the swing. What an awesome idea.
Good Morning Rhoda,
Seems to me Mr. Rusty Butterfly has got himself a great spot to take in all of your new accents on the patio.
That bookcase will look amazing painted black !!
So glad to hear I am not the only one that has spray painted in the wind lol Thanks for that 🙂
Have a great week,
Kathy 🙂
Looks great, as always! I never would have even thought to use aqua outside, unless it was around a pool. Amazing how it looks with woods and brown.
I love the use of the aqua, I bought some of that same color the other day. Not sure where I am going to use it, but I am sure something will come up. I also love idea of putting aqua on the beadboard! 🙂
i.love.this.aqua. Great choice, Rhoda! it looks just lovely.
I really like the shade of blue… And, you are right, you CAN’T paint outside when it is windy!
Very pretty Rho – nice touches to your patio furniture.
Love your new background, too!