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Becki Owens x Surya Luca Area Rug ($54+)

This vintage-inspired rug in a dusty pink has a distressed look that blends cool and warm earth tones in the most French Country way. Try it in a living room, dining room, or bedroom for a bit of old world romance.

Elsie Green Vintage Plates & Bowls ($69/set of 4)

Threshold French Country Mantle Wood Mirror ($70)

This 36" x 26" mirror is brimming with French Country appeal. Display it on a mantel or over a vintage dresser.

Vintage French Country Cottage Landscape Flower Garden Painting ($6)

This digital print of a vintage French Country painting is a great way to add a natural touch to your home without spending a ton of money.

Life in a French Country House ($55)

Hear it from the source: French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane shares her inspo for creating the perfect French Country home decor and entertaining.

Small Daisy Floral Tea Tablecloth ($10)

The beauty here is in the simplicity with cheerful daisies embroidered on cotton and linen. Who's ready for tea?

Anthropologie Luxe Linen Blend Pillow ($68+)

These linen-blend pillows with frayed edges add a refined but still rustic coziness to your sofa or bed. So French Country!

PB Decorative French Wine Bottle Riddling Wall Rack ($299)

Threshold Berea Slouchy Lounge Chair with French Seams ($600)

This comfy linen lounge chair with French seams is a great accent your French Country decor. Pair it with modern lighting or sofa to keep it fresh and cool.

Olivia Boho Traditional Beige Purple and Coral Rug ($145)

Boho is very French Country adjacent. This cotton-blend rug with a mix of green, coral and purple colors adds a playful not-too-serious touch to your countryside decor.

Edmund Steel Nightstand ($80)

This vintage-inspired nightstand has a distressed farmhouse feel with an antique French Country look. Keep books and things on the bottom shelf, and a table lamp and plant up top!

Spurling Peel & Stick Toile Wallpaper ($1.17/sq. ft.)

Can we talk about this whole setup? Love this Chateau Toile peel-and-stick wallpaper depicting scenes of the French countryside for one. It makes the perfect accent wall in an otherwise clean, neutral space, which goes to show you can introduce elements of French Country decor in any style in a subtle, elegant, and totally cool way.

West Elm Parlor Sofa ($1,399+)

This elegant sofa has a subtle romantic vibe with sloping armrests and a bench-style seat cushion, and would totally standout in a French Country living room that looks more French than country.

French Connection Versailles Cotton Accent Rug ($50+)

If you're more into moody blues, this 100% cotton and vegetable-dyed rug has the timeless, distressed look we're going for in French Country decor.

Elsie Green Reclaimed Wood Farm Table ($2,695)

OK, not exactly ideal for a beer budget but this farm table made from reclaimed antique fir is the kind of piece you want to look for in an authentically cool French Country room. This one extends from 72" long to 108", thanks to two breadboard extensions. Bring on all the dinner parties!

Scottdale Headboard ($177)

This classic headboard in a modern silver finish makes an impact in your French country bedroom.

Modern Farmhouse Candle Style Chandelier ($100)

Cecelia Upholstered Loveseat ($1,324)

This antique-style loveseat comes in a slew of colors and makes for a cozy spot to lean into your loved ones.

Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Mariella Bench ($145)

Vintage Wildflower Field Wall Art ($56+)

Bring in botanical wildflowers into your home with this print of vintage art that you can order in various sizes.

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1. Frozen Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster mac & cheese most certainly should only be eaten fresh – this frozen iteration from Aldi is allegedly not worth the hype. One shopper even said it was "horrid.”

“I thought the lobster mac would be good..." one Redditor commented. "But way too fishy and briney.”

“I still have bad memories from when I bought that lobster mac n cheese," another person said. "Terrible taste, terrible smell. Cannot believe they still carry that garbage.”

“The smell of the lobster Mac and cheese haunts me," one more user confided. "It’s been a year and I still gag when I think about it.”

2. Sliced Deli Turkey

Deli turkey of any kind can really be hit or miss. According to one Aldi shopper, the grocer's deli turkey is undoubtedly a miss.

"“I bought the deli turkey once and it was slimy and tasted terrible," they wrote. "I might have made two sandwiches just to feel less bad about wasting the food, but I remember throwing the rest out. But the salamis and charcuterie-esque meats are all really good imo.”

3. Sweet & Spicy Candied Pecans

Sweet and spicy – or 'swicy,' if you're cool like that – is typically a great flavor combo. One Redditor simply did not care for this Aldi product that incorporates the duo into a nutty snack.

“Sweet and Spicy candied pecans are one of the worst things I’ve ever bought there," they said. "They taste like candy pecans that were dunked in extremely vinegary hot sauce."

4. Cauliflower Crackers

This Aldi version of Cheez-Its, essentially, is crafted with cauliflower for a "healthier" take. Anyone who tends to reach for the health-ified versions of certain snacks knows there's a risk of them being absolutely appalling. Well, one Redditor wasn't shy to say these Aldi crackers are “nasty vile things.”

5. Toaster Tarts

Aldi shoppers have long debated the quality and taste of the grocer's off-brand Pop-Tarts. In one succinct conclusion, one fan ruled the crust "flavorless and dry," though another shopper countered their point and said that Aldi's version typically has more filling. 👀

6. Deli Pickles

Aldi shoppers also have grown to dislike the deli pickles, noting a weird change in their flavor over time.

“The deli pickles used to be amazing and now they taste like they’re contaminated with cleaning products," one Redditor said.

“The ones I got were so mushy and tasteless," another person commented. "So bad.”

7. Organic Chicken Lemon & Lavender Bone Broth

Though bone broth can be a great source of protein, Aldi just might have messed up by flavoring their with lemon and lavender.

“This was absolutely disgusting. The smell is god awful," one Redditor said. "The person that came up with this flavor needs to be fired.”

8. Crab Rangoon Dip

In theory, this sounds really good, but Aldi shoppers say otherwise.

“We try to not let anything go to waste in our house and will zhuzh up bad meals but that one went into the trash," one person said.

“I’ve not heard a single person say that dip was good lol," another commented.

9. Confetti Brownies

These off-brand Cosmic Brownies put shame on the name of the OG, according to Aldi fans. To give you a better idea, one person even called them "a f-cking travesty.” LOL.

"Ugh they are terrible!!” another shopper said.

“Yes! Just threw a box of those away," one more person chimed in. "Like play doh on the top with no taste.”

10. Shelf-Stable Tortellini

This packaged pasta seems to be notoriously gross. Some shoppers did note it tastes better in a recipe, rather than by itself. But still, others are disgusted by it.

"I bought mushroom ones. Terrible. Just dreadful," one person said. "They were …tart. And with no mushroom taste whatsoever.”

“It smelled like wet dog,” another user wrote.

“I farted so terribly,” one more person admitted.