CELEBRATE SUMMER HOLIDAYS with RED WHITE & BLUE
July 4th American Style meet French Bastille Day. Both summer holidays celebrate independence with Red, White and Blue!
Bastille Day marks the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, the beginning of the French Revolution. To commemorate the unity of the French people, and eventually their freedom from monarchy, the French celebrate on July 14th each year, or Le quatorze juillet.
Bastille Day is filled with tradition, incredibly delicious food and of course fireworks!
Whether you are planning a huge 4th of July celebration, or have plans to throw a soiree to celebrate La Fête Nationale, {or both!!} here is a setting to get you in the spirit to celebrate.
On a happy note, both make use of Red, White and Blue - so you can re-use everything, just switch the flag and make something French to eat!
For this table, I was inspired by how my French friends entertain in the country. They happily mix and match. The French Provencial tablecloth is the perfect backdrop for all this Red, White and Blue gorgeousness. Happy flowers reminiscent of the fields of Provence along with traditional striped designs takes this cloth to lust-worthy status.
For the plate stack, I used the large red floral chargers, topped with a standard white plate, then a smaller French Country checked plate, and ending with an antique floral cafe au lait bowl.
Bright colors, a mix of florals and checks, and can we just talk about those ruffled linen napkins one more time? If you invest in napkins, make it these. Deep indigo blue, ruffles {but not overly girlie} and a stunning white embroidered monogram on one side.
I forgot to mention that I used a cake stand as a mini bar. Vintage French Ricard glasses and a bottle of Ricard and a bottle of Lillet elevate the setting and gives it some height. The antique French bottle is holding a bouquet of American Flags....France and America have always been vast friends, they gifted us the Statue of Liberty!
Source List – Click on the items below for direct links to the products.
- French Country Blue Cloth
- Red Chinoiserie Charger Plates
- French Country Blue Check Plates
- French Country Red Check Plates
- Antique Floral Bowls
- French Country Check Pedestal
- Organic Linen Napkins
- French Country Checked Bowls
- Vintage Ricard Glasses
- Antique French Bottle
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Lidy
June 30, 2017
Thank you so much, Ginger. I hope you will enjoy the 4th and have a beautiful holiday!