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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There’s nothing better than a little shot of aqua in a space, is there? I’m still trying to figure out if there’s a place for me to inject the color.
Hi Rhoda, I love the way your project turned out. After seeing your pieces, I think I’ll tackle a small black shelf piece that just blends in with the wall now. Thanks for inspiration! :0} Diane
Well you can consider yourself one of the popular girls.
The Aqua looks great.
CIao
You know I’m an Aqua gal, so I am loving all of it, Rhoda!!!
I am having a hard time keeping up with blogs and comments lately, too. I feel really bad about that, but there are only so many hours in a day and only so much blogger butt I can handle, lololol 😉
If you ever have anything you think I would love (aqua), please let me know, just in case I miss it! Thanks 🙂
A fan for life,
Bella
Rhoda.
I love the aqua in your garden. My dog knows when I start shaking a spray paint can, its time to go outside and he stands by the door waiting! I would love to know where everyone else spray paints.
Yes, I am a new name, a lurker for over a year. I finally have my own blog. Come visit when you get a chance.
Debbie in Florida
I love the aqua! You have inspired me to go out and buy some aqua paint!
Hugs,
Donna
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the aqua! We recently just moved to GA and are still looking for a house- i CANT wait for the patio- hopefully front porch to decorate with!!! those are little rooms too – i love to see all your finds.
YAY!
You ARE going to paint the beadboard a contrasting color!!
Can’t WAIT to see it!
Layla
The Lettered Cottage
Rhoda, I have to tell ya, The other day I was at a local garden nursery and they had several pieces of urns and other garden ornaments painted aqua…and of course I thought of you, Girl, You would not believe the price on the aqua urns…now they were big, but they had a BIGGER price. All of the garden items in the aqua was $$$$. I can’t imagine someone paying that kind of $$$….when you can do it yourself for a lot less! You’ve done a great job! Everything is looking great! Nancy
Hi Rhoda –
You aqua pieces are perfect! Just perfect for your patio area. I love the baker’s rack and the tea cart in that color. Thanks for sharing them with us.
~Adrienne~
I will be keeping my eyes opened for some aqua spray paint…can’t wait to see the finished bookcase!
Oh, yes…out here in West Texas where the wind blows MOST of the time…my paint ends up 6 blocks away sometimes!! lol
Everything looks just fabulous on your patio. Here, we are getting ready to cover the patio furniture and get it settled down for winter…won’t be long now….
bj
Lovin’ the stencil work! Great job Ms. Rhoda!
The aqua looks great…and I really like the sweet quote on your swing.
Ooooohhh.. dont worry i will come back. i go to your site daily to find other fun blogs. this whole blog world is somethin’ else, i just love it!
Rhoda,
I haven’t commented in awhile but read your blog every chance I get. Love all the aqua stuff, it looks great. I especially love the stencil added to the porch swing. I think stenciled furniture or up the base of a set of stairs looks so nice. Have a great day.
Love it. I love how it pics up on the aqua in the cushions…against the chocolatey brown…great combo. I need to find that Catalina Mist shade. It is fantastic. I’m bringing that color into my bedroom slowly but surely. Check out the vase I found today when you get a chance :).
It is TRULY amazing what a little can of spray paint can do… you could redecorate a whole home with a few cans!
Nice cheerful colour!
hey Rhoda
love the aqua and love the blog
I guess I’m one of your new friends and I don’t know about anyone else who is knew but I feel like you *personally* welcomed me to this little community in blogland, so thanks very much…there aren’t many people who have the time to do that
Sarah
I agree the aqua is just what you needed! It looks really great. I have also used the ocean breeze spray paint from walmart and it’s a nice bright aqua color, perfect for accents in my 4 year old’s pink room. great job!
-Kari