Besides chairs, I am having a love affair with the color turquoise this year.
OK, I know it was the Pantone Color Of The Year last year.
And I really “should” be talking about Honeysuckle, the Color Of The Year this year.
But I’m really sort of hooked on turquoise right now. And who is this Pantone person anyhow?
I have a purse that is turquoise
and my favorite “go to” sweater for this winter was turquoise.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Once I realized that I was coveting turquoise I started looking around my house.
And I found lots of touches of turquoise here and there.
It seems that turquoise must have been the Color Of The Year sometime in the 1940’s or 1950’s, because it keeps popping up in vintage items.
And I recently painted my enamel top table a similar color HERE.
As a matter of fact, I found turquoise on my 1800’s farm tour that I showed you last summer HERE.
It’s a debate in my house whether Gumby is turquoise or green, but I’m on Team Turquoise.
For all who are asking what Gumby has to do with anything? He is vintage after all. Well, not this particular Gumby, but Gumby in general.
But I may have solved my turquoise obsession this weekend. It involves a large piece of furniture and a paint brush and I can’t say that I am loving the look so far. As soon as I get it finished, I’ll show you my mess masterpiece.
BTW, Happy National Ravioli Day!
My turquoise purse and I are going out to buy some supplies to make St Louis style toasted ravioli for dinner tonight in honor of the occasion.
This is not, and never will be, a cooking blog (believe me, if you had ever eaten dinner at my house, you would understand why), so here’s a link to Giada De Laurentiis’s very simple recipe for it if you want to try out the toasted (fried) version of ravioli. It’s yummy!
Tammy @BeatriceBanks
I love turquoise too! Love all yours that you found throughout your house. Happy Ravioli Day to you too! Who knew? lol
Marigene
Forget the honeysuckle, bring on the turquoise/aqua/peacock/robin’s egg blue; they are almost up there with my beloved green…it is such a great color to decorate with. I have lots of dishes in those hues.
Have a great week, Pam.
Debby
I love tourqoise…..my vintage bathrom is now back in style, hah. That pink is cool as well.
Wanda @ Just Vintage
I’m with you. I love turquoise. And aqua. And look how well honeysuckle goes with turquoise! Oh, and the Gumby in that picture is definitely turquoise. Case closed.
Donnie
I love the turquoise too. You showed some really great photos today.
Tete
I love the color teal- light or medium in tone.
What you are painting- you are not happy?
Try the color solid, let it cure, then either rub on a chocolate brown or a white- bright white- and rub it off. Sand a little and hit it lightly again and see if you like that.
If you like stain- paint, cure, sand, stain and rub off as you go. Go with a dark stain like walnut.
Hugs- Tete
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
I think I love turquoise because it’s a cross between green and blue. It’s a warm cool color if that makes sense. It breaks my heart that Gumby is vintage. Man, I’m getting old. Can’t wait to see your masterpiece!
Happy Ravioli Day! 🙂
Pamela
I love turquoise and it is my favourite stone. I wear it all the time.
Yeah I want to know who this person is too who decides on colour of the year!
You brought back memories with Gumby!!!
Thanks for the link to making the ravioli I will have to try it!!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Sounds like you’re in the middle of a big project Pam! See now, ya gotta let me know about things like ravioli day a head of time! I’d be all over that one:@)
Erin
That recipe sounds yummy and I still like turquoise…maybe honeysuckle in the kids rooms, but for me, no where else. This is why I am not trendy. I like what I like and buck the system. Love that purse by the way!!!
Vicki
I love turquoise. I have very little in the house but drawn to it. I love that you just informed us of National Ravioli Day. I’m picking some up for dinner. THe kids will love that.
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That Pantone person didn’t ask US!!! Hurray for turquoise!!!
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Love turquoise!~ Great bag…
LizlovesVintage
I won’t tell your Hubby you’re having an Affair!! Ha, Ha! I like that Color too but, right now I’m going through a green phase. Go figure..
xxx Liz
Sue
Pam, I have loved turquoise for many many years. I grew up in New Mexico, where we saw that color in much of the artwork, jewelry, and decor. I was at a regional furniture market over the weekend and I ordered new great room furniture. While the sectional is neutral gray/oatmeal, I found a fantastic floral in turquoise and gray that I’m using for a pair of side chairs and some pillows. I’ll be on the lookout for a companion fabric using the honeysuckle/fuschia as a third accent color. woo hoo- It made me smile! Great pics on your post today. Are you having warm weather today? It is 70 degrees out but we’ve had intermittent showers. A step in the right direction, anyway…
~sue
NanaDiana
Well, I am loving all your turquoise but I must tell you that Gumby is officially GREEN!;>) However, with a can of spray paint you could probably convert him~ XXoo Diana
High Street Cottage
I love Gumby 😉 Great post Pam. I’ve always loved turquoise with brown. Just looks great together.
Olive Cooper
I love turquoise too and when we paint the master bedroom (in 2014) it will be a light color of it. I am painting something lavender and it looks downright awful so far. Right now it is covered in pollen too. I give up. Have a great week and your food sounds yum!
Country Dreaming
I think you do like THIS color.
Looking forward to seeing this piece of his furniture.
Melinda
A Rosy Note
I think turquoise is the color for you! Ravioli Day? That sounds interesting and yummy too, especially those fried ravioli…so good.
Hope you’re having a good week!
~Tricia
La
I love toasted ravioli.
Hey, while I was shopping this weekend,I saw several vintage chairs. I immediately thought of you. :o)