Teal is a medium blue-green color and apparently there is some debate over whether it is a blue, or a green.
I say it's in the middle!
It's actually named after the Teal duck, a small freshwater duck that has teal colored feathers around its eyes.
Aren't they pretty? My very first summer job was at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries (they were good about giving teenagers summer jobs and I had a friend whose uncle worked there). Anyway my job was to stuff envelopes mailing out Teal Certificates for hunting purposes. There were a bunch of us working there so it was pretty fun!
Mr and Mrs
Here's another bit of teal trivia... Crayola's crayon called "Teal Blue" was first introduced in 1990 as part of a box of 64. (from Crayola's Color Corner) It was retired in 2003.
Did you know that "sophisticated, self assured and stable" are the personality traits of the color Teal? So when you wear teal, feel very good about yourself because you'll be showing those attributes!
So, all this teal trivia brings me to the Etsy treasury I just made..... you did know I wasn't going to ONLY talk about ducks and crayons didn't you?!!
When Ayla of Eyelah posted this gorgeous cowl scarf in one of the discussion threads for the BBArtisans team, I knew I was going to make a treasury using it as my inspiration! I love the color teal, from the light summer aqua hues to the deeper teals of winter -- I love them all!
'Falling for Teal' by magnoliasurprise
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This treasury was inspired by Ayla's fabulous scarf and features more beautiful teals from the BBArtisans team, as well as from other talented Etsians. Hope you enjoy it! You can click on the title to go to the original treasury on Etsy, and on each item to go directly to that shop.
Maybe you'll find some beautiful teal to make you feel sophisticated, self assured and stable!!
Sharing on Blue Monday over at Smiling Sally's
17 comments:
I've always thought that teal was a shade of blue, but that duck's feathers are closer to green. Ah well.
You've certainly shown plenty of teal blue here. Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday!
Love colors and duck photos are great for HBM ~ ^_^
carol
awww..thanks for posting my scarf!! I'm so happy to hear I was an inspiration. I love Teal too because it's in the middle of blue and green. Those are my favorite colors!
I love the color Teal, so pretty. And I would say you have the Green-winged teal there. Gorgeous duck and photos!
Teal is a great color! I love that duck - great photos of a brilliant creature! I'm also really liking Ayla's new scarf. I can't wit to see what else she makes!
Teal is an attractive color - I love the bright teal on that duck.
Thanks for including my horse artwork in your lovely treasury! Beautiful inspiration! Loved the trivia, too. Teal was my mom's favorite color. =)
I think Mallard ducks are so pretty with the teal/green feathers. The cowl scarf look great. Good job.
xo, Jeanne
I like teal a lot too! Love Ayla's cowl - it looks so comfy! That is such a pretty treasury!
Mr and Mrs Duck - too cute! Him with his posh teal scarf on!
Have a great Blue Monday week
Wrenx
Interesting piece you've written here. Just this morning I was taking photos (a too far a distance) of Green-winged Teal ducks. They are wearing their fall feathers now so not as pretty as the ducks in your photos. Earlier this summer I photographed some blue-winged teals that breed in my area. So for sure teal can be a green or blue. ;)
that is the most beautiful scarf. I'll have to remember about wearing it to meetings! {:-D
I adore teal and you found a great collection of teal items... from ducks to scarves!! It's such a happy color.
I don't think I own anything teal -- maybe because I am NOT sophisticated or self assured and the stable is definitely debatable! But I do love your creations!
Teal is such a beautiful color! I always think of it as blue, but it looks very much green on the ducks.
Great treasury!
What fun facts!
Ayla's scarf is gorgeous!
I've noted since I was pretty young that people differ on whether a particular color is blue or green.
Oh, I love this beautiful collection! How awesome...and my favorite color! Love those beautiful ducks, too! Hugs!
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