Monday, September 7, 2009

Touch of Turquoise



Remember this little door that I found at Madison Bouckville in August?



I finally got around to cleaning off the dirt...while preserving the chippy paint as much as possible...A little bit of turquoise is peeking out from under the old white paint...



I'm loving the color...the blue green...the last of the summer skies and ocean seas...









Turquoise, blue, green...
...calm and peaceful...



Have a restful night!
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54 comments:

  1. ElaineSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    So nice to find the beauty underneath. Nice piece
    and a lovely post.

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  2. Susie~From My Home To YoursSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Love the door with the touch of turquoise. Your pictures are really great. How did you happen to have the Christmas bulbs handy? Just curious! Have a great week, Susie

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  3. misselaineousSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    What a pretty post...very peaceful...and what a great door. Love that blue...thanks for sharing *elaine*

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  4. Michelle HughesSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Oh my! I love that door and it is just the size that I have been looking for to mount my wall sink. Lovely!

    Smiles!
    Michelle

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  5. From the Old InkWellSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Oh Laura, the color is heavenly!!! Love the way you described it - perfect! This is a one-of-a-kind piece!

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  6. WildflowerhouseSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Laura, It is a good thing that I live on the other side of the country or you would be missing that door! I'm loving it just the way it is. owwwww ahhh eeee! Now where are you putting it. I need to know.... just kidding, maybe! Really you have a find there. I love its size too. Sharon

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  7. TrouvaisSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Hi Laura. Nothing more exciting than a bit of turquoise! I was actually photographing some antique fabric today (really old 18th century scrap)...found just the tiniest thread of aqua. So curious to know more, always so many interesting stories behing the objects we find! Trish

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  8. Diana CohenSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    My all time favorite color!

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  9. Julie MarieSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    So pretty and soothing... love the vintage Christmas ornaments too... Bisous... Julie marie

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  10. UnknownSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    What a GORGEOUS door!!! Oooo I love it! And, I have those same Christmas ornaments!!

    :) T

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  11. sheryl morrisonSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    funny....Just started working on a design studio and the entry door has been very weathered for years...it was said take off the door and sand it , i said no its beautiful just the way it looks...i took a stiff brush and swept it clean...it resembles your door...funny that i should run across it tonight...no mistakes..lovely site in many ways..i will be back to visit it often..

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  12. The Green PeaSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    love the patina on your door. I collect old chippy, worn, and wonderful. Yours is great. Sandi

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  13. BrocanteSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Just enough colour to be perfect

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  14. LiLi M.September 8, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Mmm why does this chippy paint that shines through in another color isn't available in cans? (then it wouldn't be that special anymore!) Have a great day!

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  15. Jacqueline @ HOMESeptember 8, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    Naturally distressed objects are beautiful aren't they Laura....if you tried to distress it youself it would never be quite the same.
    Turquoise is such a great colour....I wonder who painted it and how long ago ? xxxx

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  16. manon 21September 8, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    tout en douceur!
    j'aime beaucoup Laura.
    bonne journée

    manon

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  17. Barbara JeanSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Love that door, and that color you are liking too.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  18. Marigold JamSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Those pictures would make lovely Christmas cards - lovely colours.

    Jane

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  19. Les CotrionsSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Hello Laura! I like your Turquoise touches and your old and shabby door! Finally we have cooler temperatures...15° during the night and 25° during the afternoon! I'll send you an email tomorrow for the last details!
    Happy to say...see you very soon!
    Hugs
    Vale

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  20. AnnaSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    the door looks so beautiful
    great job!
    the colors are indeed very peaceful

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  21. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Oooh one of my favourite colours! I just adore those beads and would love to find some of those blue bottles! Beautiful. Have a great week. x Julie

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  22. Zita - Mlle MagpieSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Just perfect! I love it when a favourite colour peeks out from a paint finish!

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  23. MagdalenaSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Oh...what a wonderful colours...beautiful door!
    Many hugs,
    Magdalena/Color Sepia

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  24. decorator to the starsSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    GREAT DOOR, WHAT A GREAT TABLE THAT WOULD MAKE :) GIO

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  25. Sea WitchSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    My colors, the hues of the sea. always a gift to find more treasure under a little dust and dirt. Sea Witch

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  26. Beth GalesSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Great color and pictures!

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  27. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Stunning photos Laura..such a calm feeling about those colours,like it all just belongs together!! Have a good one,Chrissy

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  28. Rose Garden RomanticSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    My favorite color!! Great photos!!
    Michelle

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  29. Anne LorysSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    There is nothing better than a pretty robin's egg blue peeking out from beneath chippy paint. Thanks for the gorgeous photos!
    ~ Anne

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  30. CateSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Dearest Laura,

    I just stumbled across your lovely blog - I hope you don't mind if I linked it to mine?

    Great post, I love that old little door of yours and the impressions of blue green and turquoise are fantastic!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Cate

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  31. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Absolutely to die for. Love all the teal ornaments and ball jars. It just makes it.

    Kicking myself for not picking up the green table at the Kane County Flea Market on Saturday.

    I did post at pic on my blog over at
    www.thegardenbell.blogspot.com.

    Lots of treasures. Love all the ideas you help us to think about.

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  32. RosemarySeptember 8, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    That door is amazing!! I love just the hint of aqua! Your vignettes are the best!
    Rosemary

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  33. Chemin des MuguetsSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Laura,

    Great colour palette and pairing. You continue to delight and amaze.

    Ciao,
    Marjorie

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  34. RostroseSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Thank you! Traude

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  35. jadeSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    What a great post, dear Laura - so lovely pictures!!!!! I love these colours!!!

    Have a wonderful week, Hugs Jade

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  36. Anne MarieSeptember 8, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    those are all great pictures - and the door - well - just awesome......

    I like that first photo you have over here on your sidebar under "journal on my journey" -

    the texture and color is great~

    see you soon~

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  37. Suzy's Vintage AtticSeptember 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Hello Laura
    Beautiful post as ever! You really have an eye for beautiful things. The colours are so lovely! I do like that little door, that hint of turquoise definitely adds something to its beauty.
    Isabelle x

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  38. ElyseSeptember 8, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    what a beautiful piece! are you using it as a table?

    xo

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  39. JuneSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Love...love...love...the door and all your gorgeous photos of it!

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  40. LisaSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Lovely! the ornaments are just great!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  41. BethSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    A lovely post! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  42. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful door!! Perfect color! Janna

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  43. CaroleSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Your keen eye picked up on the subtle colors of the door. I have some glass turquoise xmas balls that I love seeing every year. my favs!
    Have a safe trip.
    Seems like Brimfield will be pretty wet this year! good one to miss!lol
    Carole

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  44. kayleeg2005September 8, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Beautiful color, bet it was gorgeous once in it's day, I truly love turquoise. Thanks for the pretty post......

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  45. LuizaSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Hello, Laura!
    I can´t put words on, how happy you made me by sending such a caring and lovely comment.
    I´ve notised that all of the people in this "world" has amazingly true and warm hearts, and so do you.
    Your blog is fantastic, and I´m so glad to be here.
    You have so many great photos and things, that inspires.
    I´ll be one of your true followers, from this moment.

    Have a wonderful day!
    Love/Luiza

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  46. LIVS LYSTSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Helo my friend!

    I really do appriciate when you come and visit me at my blog, Laura!
    The fall has come and I`m working 100% now and I don`t have so much time to look around in others blogs. So now it was so nice to take a look in yours to see what you have been up to lately! And it`s a lot of beautiful pictures as always. You are very clever!!

    I hope you have good days. With your family and friends!

    Hug from me

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  47. Julie PishnySeptember 9, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    This is my favorite color I have vintage blue fruit jars in my bath - I love the door thanks for sharing. I found your blog through Phillipa - and I am smitten! - xoxo Julie

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    This is probably one of my most favorite color combinations! Lovely door. So much character.

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  49. Reginas CottageSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Laura
    Wonderful photos.I love it.
    Hugs,Regina

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  50. sarah-jane down the laneSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Wonderful colours! the door looks brilliant, just the right sanding/flaking balance! And now I should like to offer you a shameless bribe for those beautiful green baubles, drool!

    Love Sarah x

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  51. kristincoSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Ce turquoise est fantastique ! Une porte au charme fou avec sa patine !!!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Oh I love finding layers of paint on old things. It always makes you wonder!

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  53. KarenBSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    I love this post! Especially those beautiful Christmas ornaments. Whew! I'm so jealous!

    Karen
    www.elderberrystreet.blogspot.com

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  54. Room to InspireSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful photos...this is my first time to your blog and it is lovely! I will be back.

    Chelsea

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