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Friday, March 25, 2011

French Farmhouse Tea Towels


I received my French Farmhouse Tea Towels from Maria at The Growers Daughter a few days ago. She has an online Etsy boutique, and I just couldn't resist these great towels.

Three towels with three different sentiments, each with a red stripe.
Totally adorable!




I have such a weakness for kitchen towels! Talk about an inexpensive pick me up.
These three towels were only $15!

Here are three more towels, recently purchased at the de Young Museum gift store, of all places!

I washed this one. It actually made it better! What does Essuie de Vaisselle mean?
Well according to the Google translator, it means dish towel! Imagine that?

I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
On Saturday, I'm linking up to Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie for Favorite Things Saturday.

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31 comments:

  1. SarahMarch 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Delores, I once created a post just on dish towels myself, so I'm one of those who falls into the category of "admirers of dish towels". These French inspired textiles make me happy, too! ~ Sarah

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 25, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Love your towels, they are fantastic. Love your sink also, perfect drool power. Hugs, Marty

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  3. janette@ The2SeasonsMarch 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I bought some tea towels at a small town French market last fall when I was bicycling from Paris to Brugges. You just can't beat that French look, can you? Yours are very, very cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Delores, that's funny about those French, they make the name dish towel sound romantic! C'est la vie! Nest-ce pas! Thease towels look good on your sink. Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com

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  5. Kathy WalkerMarch 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I totally agree...new dish towels always bring a smile and make everything a little brighter!

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  6. Tricia Rose Rough LinenMarch 25, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    'Faire la vaisselle' is to do the washing-up, so literally essuie de vaisselle is the 'wiper' for the dishes.

    We adapted a Jacques Brel song to sing "La vaisselle, la vaisselle, la vaisselle commence a l'aurore..." washing-up starts at dawn, because we had no dishwasher there!

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  7. Linda in AZ *March 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    * I'm SOOO with you on this lil' PASSION for Tea Towels... I wonder why that is, but I TOO just seem to always want more!!! (Maaaybe because they're a $20 JOY instead of a $20,000 one?)...

    Either way, THESE are so darling~~~ (And they're SOOOO Y*O*U!!!)...

    Hugs,
    Linda in AZ *

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  8. Linda in AZ *March 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    P.S. I just ordered a bunny one & I think the OTHER one has a cabbage on it... check out Wisteria~ I think that's where I got them! Cute for Easter/Spring!)...XO Me *

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  9. jninecostumesMarch 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  10. SalmagundiMarch 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Love the dish towels, especially at that great price. They are perfect for your beautiful home. Sally

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  11. d e l i g h tMarch 25, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love towels that look pretty!
    Linda

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  12. Caroline (Piorra Maison)March 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Love the tea towels, C'est trés chic. Au revoir
    Caroline

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Delores those towels are sooooo pretty!! I have a thing for nice kitchen dishtowels to,especially when they have a red stripe on it! Have a great weekend, Martina

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  14. Patricia @ ButterYumMarch 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    dish towel - haha!! love them, thanks for the link!!

    :)
    ButterYum

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  15. AllisonMarch 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, I love your dish towels! Those are a great pick me up. I will have to pop over to her shop and see if she has more. I'm needing a pick me up myself! Very pretty, Delores and I love the ones from the museum as well. Happy Weekend to you!

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  16. Vintage GalMarch 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Love, love, love those dish towels. I know what you mean ~ any linens make my day and make me smile ;-)

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  17. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    My mom always loved dish towels, as soon as we were married she would buy my sisters and I dish towels for every ocassion...I miss her and her love of the dish towel...thanks for reminding me how much a dish towel is part of life!

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  18. DecRenew Interiors March 25, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love to give dishtowels as house warming gifts. I'll be ordering some of these lovelies!!!! Glad I've discovered your blog.

    Ruthie

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  19. abby jenkinsMarch 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    as a prop stylist for food shows I must have a thousand dishtowels. thank GOD I have a job where I can justify buying more and more. SO many essuie de vaisselle so little time!

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  20. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Okay, so these are terrific looking! Love that you showed them off!

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  21. Room Service ~ Decorating 101March 26, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I love those and I also like the flour sack towels too. You have great taste in everything.

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  22. KathysueMarch 26, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    If we have to do the chore of the dishes why not do it in French!!! These are just fun Miss D,Kathysue

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  23. quintessenceMarch 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    What charming towels. Sometimes it's just the little touches that can make a difference!

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  24. Gracefully VintageMarch 26, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Those are just lovely towels. The simplicty and the words are inspiring and Beauty.
    Karryann
    Love the blog

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  25. On Crooked CreekMarch 26, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Delores,
    I, too, think that fresh dish towels make the kitchen more "dressed" for each season. My drawer is overflowing with lovely dish towel, but none are French. Perhaps in the near future! Thank you for sharing your newest collections!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  26. NanaDianaMarch 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Delores-What gorgeous towels. They just "finish" your kitchen, don't you think? LOVE them! xxoo Diana

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  27. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Fabulous!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  28. bjMarch 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love 'em. Talk about frenchy-ness at your fingertips....:)
    Thanks for the address; I am going to order some, too.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Delores: Yes, I too have a weakness for kitchen towels! They can add such color, are fun to collect, last forever, and oh the variety! Love love these....

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  30. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love them Delores! I am going to go check out that Etsy ~ it's a new one for me. I love the ones you got at the museum store too. Thank you so much for linking to Favorite Things. laurie

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  31. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I will have to send for 2 sets of these for 2 good friends! I, too, love tea towels! Yours are wonderful!!!!! XO, Pinky

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