Monday, July 28, 2014

Stripes & Dots


The French definitely have a thing for stripes. You see them everywhere or at least you see them everywhere down here in the sunny southwestern part of France.



These are bolts of fabrics sometimes sold in markets that are used to make beautiful table cloths. The fabric is coated for easy cleaning & the table cloths work perfectly in kitchens & for out door dinning.



There are of course the traditional French striped tee shirts which are ever present.



I just happened to see these little striped espresso cups at a vidé grenier recently. 


Espadrilles ....



.....& the stripes of the market tents & umbrellas....



.....yes it seems one sees stripes just about everywhere.



But polka dots are a close second. If one doesn't want stripes, dots will usually do.



I happened onto this polka dottie little picnic scene & was simply charmed by it.



Here are two separate dotted ensembles passing on a market lane,



where you can find bags & baskets with dots.



Although we are close to Spain I was still surprised to see these beautiful flamingo dresses hanging in a brocante. I just love the colors & the frills & of course the dots.



I share the French love of stripes & dots & I enjoy seeing them at every trun.



What about you? Are you a stripes or polka dot person? 

I am linking this post up with Paulita's Dreaming of France weekly meme. 

15 comments:

  1. Sally, The mystery was great. I am a huge fan of both stripes and polka dots. I do think the French have a passion for them. I even like the word for polka dots la petite pois it is so charming.

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  2. These are wonderful photos. I'm partial to stripes, myself, but I can see the allure of dots in these photos.

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  3. At first I would have said I am a dots person, but when I sit a really think about it stripes are what I lean toward, so stripes it is. :)

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  4. Yes, I could go stripes or polka dots. Lovely post!

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  5. I could go for either , Lovely post with fabulous colours, !!

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  6. I'm loving that striped fabric, but I'm probably more of a polka dot person -- though to be honest, both make me smile!

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  7. I enjoyed this post so much! Sally, you may have just started something for me! I see a quilt evolving in my sewing studio soon. I have few things from a Goodwill store that are waiting to be torn, ripped and made into something beautiful! Thanks for the kick in my...to get my creative juices flowing!!!

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  8. Good finds! Love the tablecloth and tents.

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  9. I'm all for the stripes. Men don't wear polka dots, do they? I wonder why not.

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  10. Sally, I've never noticed the stripes or polka dots. And I had no idea about those beautiful bolts of fabric. I'd love a table cloth made from one of those. I love your pics of the stripes and polka dots passing each other. Always a great eye. Thanks for playing along. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme

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  11. A beautiful post! Thanks so much....

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  12. Oh yes, I LOVE stripes and I could wear them daily:) Ah, this post just made my day. Love! Kisses.

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  13. Nearly bought (and wish I had) one of those linen polka dot dresses. Oh I wish I was still there, enjoy yourself.

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  14. I've noticed stripes and dots, but not taken photos of them. It's interesting how we all notice different things.

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  15. Hi, Sally. The very last thing I need is still one more blog to follow, but I happened to visit here and am quite impressed by your recent posts. I love the emphasis on stripes and dots -- and colors!

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