noun
- A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of corrosion.
- The sheen on any surface, produced by age and use.
- A change in appearance produced by long-standing behavior, practice, or use.
We love that word “patina” (and no, I am not inferring the Royal We, I’ll leave that for the Queen). We bat it around effortlessly as in “Oh, I find the patina on this frame quite charming, don’t you?” But what is interesting to remember is the hows and the whys of the flaky crust, tumble-down and slimy sheen. It comes from use. And age. Just like the little wrinkles, the crinkly ones forming in the corners of my eyes from too much smiling (there is no such thing). So I will leave Sete with the details and trails of a hard work town, well-worn. Not with its heart on its sleeve but more probably, a tattoo over the heart.
Bon weekend!
I definitely agree with you Christine. I see people here taking their surroundings for granted all the time!
These are such great shots! I love patina! People who live with it all around them are probably sick of it.. to them it probably means old and tired. That's not what I see at all! Love it.
Ooh, I am so jealous that you are going to Belgium. I haven't yet and frankly Greet at Belgian Pearls has me chomping at the bit to make a visit, it looks so amazing on many levels.
And Paris? That is a given that you will have a great time, isn't it? 🙂
I do believe you have a wonderful store full of it, Miss…
We are headed to Belgium, and then Paris soon 🙂 and I hope to capture a few of these images in person. Wonderful description of Patina and such a lovely place.
leslie
Love that word…………hard to find a good patina in the USA!
Thanks so much Debra!
Heather you captured patina so perfectly with your images, what a beautiful place. I hope you enjoy your weekend too!
XX
Debra~