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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Love your stenciled swing. I have seen several things lately that have phrases stenciled on them and think it is a charming addition!
The aqua is just too pretty. It is such a great color year round as it sticks out from the traditional colors of each season.
I look forward to seeing your finished bookcase.
Have a great day,
Jen
Those turned out really great! I love aqua!
Hi Rhoda
I love the aqua. I think I bought the same color to paint a chair for our guest room. I love the saying on the bench too.
Hugs, Rhondi
Rhoda,
Love it! Can’t wait to see that bookcase and bedroom finished. I know it will be just as lovely as the rest of your home. Beautiful choices.
Lisa
Okay, I can hardly wait to see the bookcase. And, I love your aqua “pops”.
Hi Rhoda…ooooo I love that bakers rack…awesome! Ya, I’ve spraypainted in the wind before…yikes, I had it all over!!!
Hugz,
Michele
Rhoda, thank you so much for your warm welcome and kind comments {and for adopting me as a Southern girl}!!
I love your blog and plan on being a faithful follower for a long time, so don’t ever stop!
🙂
Char
I love the aqua color for your outside additions. Aqua and brown are great together! I think you will really enjoy the extra space for your entertaining.
Rhoda, I love the punches of aqua. It’s just so pretty.
HI Rhoda, You probably already know this but there is a device to hook to the spray cans so your finger doesn’t get so tired out. It makes it soooo much easier for all those painters out there that redo a lot. Love the aqua! Peggy from PA
Those are beautiful!
I know why your blog traffic keeps going up, good stuff to see and read. 🙂
what a great bookcase and at an awsome price…. I have not been hitting the sales like I should. Once I start my new job I should get in gear 🙂
Natasha
I love the aqua and brown. So…Breakfast at Tiffany’s! Very nice work.
That’s such a sweet little note to your readers at the end of your post. I know what you mean…between my blog, and more so all of the other amazing blogs (like yours!) that I read…it’s amazing that I get anything done! I must have had a lot of free time before I jumped on the blog bandwagon. 🙂
Hi Rhoda!
I love all of the aqua – it turned out beautifully! I love how cheerful it looks. Have a great week! 🙂
Hi Rhoda,
I have a thing for aqua! Great job!
Joy
xo
How pretty! Love the phrase on the swing! ~Rhonda 🙂
Looks like you found the perfect combination of aquas! I like the personal touch of the writing on the swing, too.
oh my – you painted your tea cart just like mine – it’s still posted on RMS – great minds think alike – it really is a cute color, isn’t it!! Annie100
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!!
You’ve done good Rhoda!!!
xo,
Kim
I love the aqua, Rhoda! What a cute splash of color! Also, I’m in LOVE with that bookcase you bought–$50.00??? NICE!