Mirror Mirror On the Wall

I wish I had spotted this first.

Copper with verdigris patina

You don't need anything else!

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French Patinas

Patinas are one of my passions.

These happened to catch my eye in the past few weeks.

Love these irregular plates and their verdigris patina seen at a brocante in Rouen.

Did you know there is a wrought iron museum? Neither did we. We'll visit there soon...

This has a little bit of everything!

As you stroll down the avenue that leads to the Château de Versailles, you are quite aware of this very tall sculpture that, in all honesty, seems a bit out of place. But, somehow, it works. 

Bernar Venet created seven monumental works that are temporarily exhibited in the gardens of the Château de Versailles and Château de Marly through November 1, 2011. His project is called “Venet at Versailles” and has been quite controversial.

The two vertical arcs stand 72 feet high, weigh 125 tons and frame the Château. How they ever installed them is amazing.   

They present quite a contrast to the refined rooftops of Versailles. The rust is simply fabulous!

Which patina do you prefer?

200 and counting!

After more than six months of daily posting, today is my 200th post!

Blogging has been a fun, thought provoking journey for me and I am grateful for all of the wonderful friends that I have made along the way.

I actually started out with another blog, Rose et Lis, but gave that up at the end of 2010. Rose et Lis is still available to visit. Here are a few of the most visited posts there. 

The Limed Wood Finish:  

The Truth About Lacquered Walls:

Groin Vault Ceilings- Then and Now:

My favorite subject, besides my garden, has to be Mariano Fortuny. I have included posts several times here and there.

Schizzo per la decorazione dell'atelier dell'artista a Venezia

Some of my most read posts here at PlumSiena are Lucky Blue Find

and Kitchen Makeover Complete.

Some of my favorite images have been from Amazing Medieval Copper with the copper patinas...

and from Check out this Door with its beautiful wood.

Here's to looking forward!

Please join me!