Friday, September 25, 2009

Project Day: Framed Tea Towels


photo's by me

Usually I don't pay professionals to frame anything. I do it myself. But in this case I had to take a back seat and let them do their work. You see I found these second hand tea towels for a song and I really wanted them to be a showcase in our main living room. So I paid up and got them framed. I have to admit they look fabulous. To buy them finished like this in a store would have cost a whole lot more. Even thrifty girls can spurge once in awhile hey? Yipee it's the weekend. Have a ball of a time. Talk next week. Simone xx
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58 comments:

  1. GuadalupeSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Wow! Never imagined they were towels ! They look lovely, and the colors are wonderful!

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  2. CurlyPopsSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    They look fabulous. Such a great idea for a completely different type of artwork.

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  3. Chemin des MuguetsSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Simone,

    You clever girl. The tea towels look terrific. Are they under glass? Love the vivid colors!

    Marjorie

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  4. Maya@Completely CoastalSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    OMG. So fabulous!!

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  5. RobinfromCASeptember 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Oh, they do look fabulous! Yes, sometimes when you need custom size frames and professional mounting it's time to give over to someone else. But look how wonderful they are! Well done!

    Have a great weekend!
    Robin

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  6. SaraSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    that is an awesome idea! they look fantastic

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  7. Drawn to The SeaSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Same here, Simone. Sometimes a pro is the only way to do it justice.

    Sunshine,
    ~Julia
    (p.s. What a hoot that everyone answered almost the same for your last post... we all answer as if we're the only one, since you publish all your comments at once, you sly girl)

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  8. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Simone they look fantastic , I love them ! I have just posted about a lamp on my blog that I think you might like if you're interested .

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  9. JaneSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Simone!

    Thank you, thank you for the darling swallows! They arrived today and I love them. You will soon be seeing them on my blog...

    I love the tea towel art. These towels are so bright and cheerful. I don't blame you for having them professionally framed.

    Thanks again!!!
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  10. koraleeSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Lovely...your darling daughter and the framed tea towels!

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  11. SamySeptember 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Absolutely stunning...your lil girl is gorgeous :)

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  12. michela {mami g.}September 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful colors!

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  13. love lives in the kitchenSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    dear simone,
    how are doing it to be so creative?? this framend tea towels are soooo beautiful!! i adore the colour and it goes so well with the white of the frame and of the wall! i adore this post!
    have a great day (and get some strawberries!)
    love,
    justyna

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  14. Josephine Tale PeddlerSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I love this idea and I agree that even the thriftiest of us do have to splurge at times. They look great Simone. Enjoy your weekend. xx

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  15. ASeptember 25, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Very nice

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  16. The Curious CatSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Absolutely adore them- especially the lobster one - I have quite a thing for lobsters so I am rather envious of you now! :) xxx

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  17. Holly- Cutie Pie CottageSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    What great colors! Yes, gotta have that splurge! You have a ball of a time, too, Simone! ♥

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  18. SUGARSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    such a cute idea! i used to stretch patterned fabrics over canvases as wall art, but this is suuuuch an original idea!!

    love it ;)

    sugar
    xoxo

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  19. Brabourne FarmSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Well worth the splurge - fabulous and unique artwork! Leigh

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  20. GeissleinSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    great idea! Hope you will have a great weekend full of inspiration and hugs and kisses ;o)

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  21. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Wow! They look great! You all did a great job!

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  22. Tales of WhimsySeptember 25, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    These are beautiful! I'm horribly jealous. I want to stumble upon something this lovely :)

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  23. CourtneySeptember 25, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Wow, those look amazing! I think the frames were worth the splurge. Have a lovely weekend!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Wow, those look great. Love that blue background!

    The perfect touch to your coastal home!

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  25. Sahildeki EvSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Those tea towels are just very pretty.. A very good project :))

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  26. MFAMBSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    those look amazing there!! so bright and summery!

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  27. Black ZebraSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Cool! I like.

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  28. NimaSeptember 26, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    wow...that looks gorgeous...worht the money spent for framing

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  29. NimaSeptember 26, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    wow...gorgeous...it worth the money spent for framing

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  30. EMBELLISHSeptember 26, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    Wow, now they are works of art. Good eye!

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  31. Killara girlSeptember 26, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Hi, love your blog, my brother is about 1hr inland from Brissy.

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  32. MiseSeptember 26, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    They look great, and it's a wonderful idea. I'm just thinking that a framed beach towel would make quite a showpiece...

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  33. EileenSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Great idea! And I agree that you made a wise choice! It's best not to scrimp on a few things.

    And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kind and generous comment to me.
    Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  34. CathiSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    What a fantastic idea...they are beautiful!! have a great weekend!

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  35. A Pretty TripSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Gorgeous! Love your project days!

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  36. prashantSeptember 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Well worth the splurge - fabulous and unique artwork!
    How to make a website

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  37. The Pink PoodleSeptember 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    dear simone...they look totally fab...

    I had some old sailor teatowels framed for my boys when they were young!! & put them in their rooms...(they are now in their 20's)...

    Its funny i was into the gold/gilt frame then...How i would change it all now..(i think they are still stored away somewhere..so may dig them out)....thanks for reminding me...

    great fun..great idea...
    Look forward to your wonderful & inspirational posts..

    xx andrea

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  38. Duchess of TeaSeptember 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Simone darling, I love the color on the towels, what a clever way to display them, I would have never thought of it. Your daughter is adorable. Have a nice weekend darling.

    Duchess

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  39. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 26, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Have a great weekend Simone
    These framed tea towels look great and I love the position you have given them.. great impact! x Julie

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  40. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 26, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    i think i said great 3 times on that comment.. hahaha..

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  41. Barbara JacksierSeptember 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    I'm inspired. I have a few great towels and they are heading for the framer. Thank you. I'll post the results.

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  42. sealauraSeptember 27, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    those ae just beautiful. I need more walls for all the things I want to frame from my travels. have a great weekend. :)

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  43. My Passport to StyleSeptember 27, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    These are absoloutely gorgeous, what a lovely idea! Sharon xxoo

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  44. Angela FurlongSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    You are a clever little miss! Wonderful idea :)

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  45. LeniSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Fun!

    How big are these tea towels? They look huge!

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  46. UnknownSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    They look so gorgeous! Have a sweet day! x

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  47. Brown Button TradingSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Oh I love them, and the framing! I want to frame up a vintage French poster I have just like this, so thank you for reassuring me that it will look great! you are so clever x

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  48. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    What an amazing idea. I refuse to use tea towels. The hubs has no problem wiping up spills with them however. Sigh. This is such a fabulous way to feature them!

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  49. Vanilla PressSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Hi..stunning! I love the colours.

    Jas

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  50. Evie and BluebellSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    These look great Simone. Love the colours!x

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  51. Jodie @ The Haby GoddessSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    You have such a wonderful talent for making items, that I think nothing more than tea towels,into a decorating feature.

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  52. Flotsam FriendsSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    One word "perfection". These look awesome!! Px

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  53. Isabelle LaflecheSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    These are fabulous! The colors really pop! Way to go!!!

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  54. Pink WallpaperOctober 1, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    wow that looks amazing!

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  55. Fee - Makeup SavvyOctober 2, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Great project day again.
    They remind me of Alice and Wonderland for some reason! Adoring the colours.

    Fee x

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  56. Theodora quiltsJuly 24, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    those are very pretty ,I have a frame and gallery business hear in athens,greece and I would charge about 25-35 ueros for each its hard to tell the size from the photo just curious what they cost down under??

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  57. PeggySeptember 13, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I love this idea! I linked this to my Squidoo lens Vintage Tea Towels (on how to use vintage towels).

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  58. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    LOVE this idea! Thank you for this wonderful post.

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