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In Honor of Bastille Day, 10 Finds to Celebrate France In Style
When it comes to style, the French just get it. It may be a scarf tied just so or a shirt carefully half-tucked — it's seemingly effortless but too well put together to truly be so. Meanwhile, I'm lucky to leave the house with my shoes properly tied.
But French style at home, that's something I can realistically aspire toward. If you'll be celebrating the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille today — or would just like a little of their chic look for your own maison — these continental-inspired pieces have you covered. Introduce a few at home for entertaining as effortlessly appealing as a freshly popped bottle of champagne.
But French style at home, that's something I can realistically aspire toward. If you'll be celebrating the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille today — or would just like a little of their chic look for your own maison — these continental-inspired pieces have you covered. Introduce a few at home for entertaining as effortlessly appealing as a freshly popped bottle of champagne.
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French outdoor furniture company Fermob is known for their quintessentially European ésthetique. The simple, modern pieces come in all the colors of the rainbow to easily coordinate with any backyard setting.
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I've never been to France, but in my adopted hometown of San Francisco, Bastille Day is surprisingly huge. If you're in the city, head to Claude Lane today and you might feel like you passed over to Paris. Not only will it be a raucous celebration, the street will be crammed with traditional French bistro-style dining pieces not unlike this woven chair, ready for revelers to relax en plein air.
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| Everyone and their mom seems to be playing bocce lately, but petanque? Au contraire! France's version of lawn bowling feels far more exclusive, and really, any excuse to use this gorgeous steel and teak set is good enough for me. |
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Decant a bottle of (what else?) French wine into this carafe for guests to easily top off their glasses.
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... And speaking of, why not forgo your standard stems for a set of these glasses instead? They're inspired by those seen in little bistros all over France.
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Keep noshes close at hand in these petite matching dishes.
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Set out a pile of these soft linen napkins for guests for easy, rustic entertaining à la a picnic in the French countryside.
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Fill these large terracotta pots with lavender and rosemary to infuse your patio with a fragrance akin to what you might breathe in while traversing the rolling fields of Provence.
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A trip to Paris wouldn't be complete without a visit to Ladurée for a box of pretty pastel-hued macarons. For those of us not about to catch a jet, this strawberry-scented candle smells almost as good as those tender treats taste.
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For more ways to add a bit of charm to your fete, guest blogger Isabelle Laflèche recommends this book filled with handmade projects inspired by French living.
More finds for Francophiles:
Frugal French Finds
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More finds for Francophiles:
Frugal French Finds
French Decor Ideas
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RITA Design Group Home Goods has several of these tables and chair sets for sale this week.
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UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES love this blog. I could return to France in a nanosecond!!!
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Nat We loved petanque so much we put a petanque course in our last backyard. Unfortunately the next owners didn't like it so much so they built a new garage over the top. C'est la vie!
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kathyforcum My neighbor brought me back a candle from Laudree and I just adore it...in that same box, but I also got some macarons...there is nothing like those!
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