Food & Wine Associate Food Editor Emily Kaiser considers pretty much anything French to be good. Her love affair with the country has been lifelong, but only intensified after she spent one summer after college as a private chef to a French count and countess. In honor of Bastille Day on July 14, inspired by the French Riviera, she shares some of her favorite Francophile Etsy Finds.
Bastille Day is perhaps the best occasion for a summer soirée. You can serve lots of delicious chilled Provençal rosés, set out some easy French hors d’oeuvres and set the table with some of these Etsy Finds. I’ve included some links to yummy recipes throughout.
Photo by beverlybrown.
There are no better place cards for a Bastille Day party than jolipapier‘s “Bonjour” tags, complete with portraits of Marie Antoinette:
Our style editor, Jessica Romm, pointed me to these wonderful tea linens by elisabethbentz; they can protect picnic foods from the sun, in southern France or any backyard:
Photo above right by Kana Okada.
These vintage French linens from maisonreve would make lovely napkins or wraps for baskets of baguettes:
Photo above by ExperienceLA.
This “French Market” sign is from thebackporchshoppe in New Orleans, but it feels very Provençal. You could place it at your driveway to welcome your guests or hang it in your dining area:
This vintage enamelware pitcher from twoangelsinparis would be perfect for pouring cool cocktails. Find some recipes here.
bananasaurusrex’s fetching wine bottle wraps made from vintage fabrics are a fun, reusable and pretty way to bring a bottle to a party:
If I were going on a Bastille Day picnic I’d bring this vintage picnic basket from HelloVictory:
These handsome muddlers by Forest Treasures would come in handy for mixing red, white or blue cocktails in honor of the French tricolor. Get your muddler out for this Rhum Swizzle:
Photo on right by Lucy Schaeffer.
PaperEclectiques’ French-themed name tags would make charming labels for party favors:
I love ElizabethOcean’s watercolor print of a duchess wearing a spectacular ice-cream-sandwich hat. For more ideas, F&W has a dozen glamorous frozen desserts here.
For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to foodandwine.com/entertaining. Check back here for more party planning posts — the editors at Food & Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.
95 comments
Sign in to add your ownBPyarns says:
great summer fun items!
3 years ago
vintagerenaissance says:
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
3 years ago
JAdamsDesigns says:
Totally cool! Love a themed meal with friends!
3 years ago
foamywader says:
Those artichokes look amazing!
3 years ago
Greenbriar says:
I love the French theme! It is so aujourd'hui!
3 years ago
KiraFerrer says:
Wonderful! Love it all... and thanks for the recipes!
3 years ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
food and france...another winning combo!
3 years ago
spacejam says:
those are awesome!! I also have some vintage items from France in my shop if you are interested!!
3 years ago
aimeesarmoire says:
So many cool picks... which shop to visit first?!
3 years ago
EJPcreations says:
All of the aged card are very pretty!!! Such great picts.
3 years ago
lovelygifts says:
That table looks so enticing, and the bread. I'm hungary just looking at it! Many nice picks too.
3 years ago
PomLove says:
those tea linens are lovely. going to google bastille day now, definitely should have payed more attention in history... although i did see that marie antoinette movie:)
3 years ago
GimCarry says:
Yummmm!!!! (* v *)
3 years ago
zombuki says:
That picnic basket is adorable :3 I love any excuse for a picnic!
3 years ago
BetaBoutique says:
What a lovely selection!
3 years ago
workingforpeanuts says:
Very charming! Here I go on another search!
3 years ago
SundraSandrusi says:
Love this!
3 years ago
KnotOriginal says:
wonderful finds!!! and the hors d'oeuvres recipes look delicious...excuse me while I wipe up drool
3 years ago
happyhound says:
Charming!!! Thank you for this beautiful french themed collection.
3 years ago
MyJunkyTrunk says:
I love Elizabeth Ocean's work (water color pic of woman and chocolate chip cookie hat). So creative!
3 years ago
jmackgems says:
This collection is inspired -- makes me want to grab a picnic basket and take my boyfriend for lunch outside!
3 years ago
woodandfabric says:
Magnifique! Superbe sélection!
3 years ago
TheRoyalDetails says:
I love the vintage wine bottle wraps!
3 years ago
sewlola says:
bon jour, this thread is one of my favorites so far!!! :) last year, around these same days, i was visiting the Provence region of France. the scenery is like no other and i fell in love with it right away! even though, i was backpacking in Europe, i managed to bring with me authentic Provencal fabrics. they are so beautiful, i made a collection of wristlet purses named "French Market". http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5357999§ion_id=6215151
3 years ago
odiliafu says:
Love french-themed designs!! I also have a pair of Eiffel Tower earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21027541
3 years ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Wonderful article! I see several items that are either already in my favorites, or going to be added to my favorites very soon!
3 years ago
tigersanddragons says:
Now I want to go on a french picnic. I was just watching a BBC show called "Supersizers" - the episode was "eat the French Revolution". The hosts dressed as Marie Antoinette and Louis 16th, and had to eat the dishes of the time, lots and lots of meats and cakes(actually not as overindulgent or as bizarrely unapatizing as other episodes set in different eras). Then they dressed and ate as common people after the revolution. After that they ate a meal created by the world's first Restaurant critic.
3 years ago
HarrietsHaven says:
Fantastic finds! This makes me want to plan a wonderful summer party!
3 years ago
rejive says:
Some gorgeous things!
3 years ago
rejive says:
Picnic anyone?
3 years ago
HibouCards says:
Cocorico! Vive la France, nos baguettes, saucissons, fromages... yum! makes me want to go home for the vacations!!! Soon enough :) I have a patriotic French owl by the way in my shop! check it out :) Hibou the Frenchie!
3 years ago
SweetwaterGifts says:
oooooh - really want the vintage grain sacs!!! Lots of great inspiration! Want to redecorate.
3 years ago
ehmio says:
this makes me want pick-nick & eat tons of fromage!
3 years ago
madamehoux says:
Fantastic finds , smells France , merci beaucoup ...
3 years ago
moonovermaize says:
mmmmm artichokes!
3 years ago
JanelDudleyBeads says:
This has a romantic old world style!
3 years ago
Love2BInspired says:
So refreshing! Would love too see one on Italy too.
3 years ago
analiza123 says:
I like the idea
3 years ago
ericawalker says:
lovely. i want to come your next dinner party!
3 years ago
beachhouseblues says:
Great selection!!
3 years ago
RelevantArt says:
French theme is very inviting - thanks for sharing
3 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
Vive la France! Exquisite vintage and rustic finds.
3 years ago
blueberryshoes says:
NOTHING beats a french baguette. nothing.
3 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
beautiful photos! Love the artichokes and of course THE BREAD!!!!!
3 years ago
MelroseFields says:
ummmm Rhum Swizzle
3 years ago
asundrynotion says:
a baguette, good cheese, old wine - that's a French meal!
3 years ago
printique says:
I love those Marie Antoinette tags, they are really striking!
3 years ago
karenfromthelbc says:
I am a died in the wool Francophile. I am so missing France this summer! And the lovely artichoke photo was taken by me husband (thanks Etsy!) during our January trip to Provence several years ago, at the Cours Saleya market in Nice.
3 years ago
BargainHeadbands says:
inspiring!
3 years ago
junkyjunk says:
Wow, some great vintage items were featured, I love em!
3 years ago
midnightcoiler says:
I'm ready for some French country fare! Your choices capture all the flavor. Excited that you included my French bread basket!
3 years ago
TheCottageCheese says:
Go to love everything French. And how much do I want that picnic basket from Hello Victory?!
3 years ago
LavenderField says:
Tres joli!
3 years ago
StudioCherie says:
Wow! That's a photo? I thought those artichokes were pastel. Wonderful. I love the curved bread basket too!
3 years ago
elaa says:
lovely items!
3 years ago
yournameheredesigns says:
I'm off to the Provence tomorrow and I can't wait!
3 years ago
swingingretro says:
We feel honored! Vive la France! and check out our vintage store... Greetings from Paris!
3 years ago
cottonbirddesigns says:
Great finds!
3 years ago
BayMoonDesign says:
Consider what fun it would be to wear these amour earrings to this celebration- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20759274
3 years ago
stilettoheights says:
It's good to see something about Bastille Day, I hope etsy plans on having a few FP's geared towards it as well!
3 years ago
stilettoheights says:
also wanted to add a link to one of my prints in my Marie Antoinette series, I think it goes well with the theme http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27252947
3 years ago
kariusdeparius says:
OUI - VIVE la FRANCE ! & WELCOME! LOVE from 'KARIANNE au pays de Marianne !'
3 years ago
MeghanT says:
Very nice. I love the Bonjour tags and the vintage picnic basket. Puts me in the mood for summer!
3 years ago
LisaFerinDesigns says:
Ah, Provence! This article brings back great memories. What lovely items too.
3 years ago
Mymothersgarden says:
So many Beautiful items!
3 years ago
evihan says:
wowwww...so many great picksss:-)
3 years ago
tldgrainwear says:
Sooooo beautiful picks...! The "French market" sign is great...such a pitty that it's sold out...:( Take a look at my store, see you!
3 years ago
cottagefarm says:
I love all the simple casual yet sophisticated elements of this article - an nice continuation of the feature in this months f&w on alain coumont at his farm house in the languedoc - heaven! and thanks for including my linen runner - provencial perfection.
3 years ago
lafillefacetieuse says:
I love them all. It makes me miss the south of France =0(
3 years ago
Radness says:
cuuuuuuuuuuute pics!
3 years ago
AmericanGirl51 says:
Bastille Day, We always celebrated it when I was in Architecture School. Great Article and pics, Renee
3 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Lovely! Vive la france!
3 years ago
bazketmakr says:
wonderful! I love the bread basket! Would love to see more of these decorating thematic articles!
3 years ago
VixVintage says:
Merci, I love it all.
3 years ago
ikabags says:
" Bastille Day " is the French national holiday, celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is called Fête Nationale ("National Celebration") in official parlance, or more commonly le quatorze juillet ("14 July"). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution. Festivities are held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the President of the Republic. The parade opens with many cadets from the École Polytechnique, Saint-Cyr, École Navale, and so forth, then other infantry troops, then motorised troops; aviation of the Patrouille de France flies above. In recent times, it has become customary to invite units from France's allies to the parade; in 2004 during the centenary of the Entente Cordiale, British troops (the band of the Royal Marines, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, Grenadier Guards and King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery) led the Bastille Day parade in Paris for the first time, with the Red Arrows flying overhead.[1] Traditionally, the students of the École Polytechnique set up some form of joke. The president used to give an interview to members of the press, discussing the situation of the country, recent events and projects for the future. Nicolas Sarkozy, elected president in 2007, has chosen not to give it. The President also holds a garden party at the Palais de l'Elysée. Bastille Day falls during the Tour de France and is traditionally a day when French riders try to take a stage victory for France, working harder than they might on other days. Article 17 of the Constitution of France gives the President the authority to pardon offenders, and since 1991 the President has pardoned many petty offenders (mainly traffic offences) on 14 July. In 2007, President Sarkozy declined to continue the practice[2].
3 years ago
PawPawsWorkshop says:
I just go hungry, thanks for the article
3 years ago
tinyspace says:
it makes me hungry too
3 years ago
ParisienneGirl says:
Great article! Love the items from 'thebackporchshoppe'! Sublime!
3 years ago
Tina669 says:
i love that too...
3 years ago
JoyMerrymanPaperie says:
Ooooooo, I'll take one of each!
3 years ago
EnchantedBella says:
Makes me want to move to France! Beautiful choices, love all the shops.
3 years ago
treasuresupplies says:
Looks like a delicious picnic in the French coountry side...
3 years ago
jodieflowers says:
Awesome finds!
3 years ago
ModernMetalJewelry says:
Wonderful article and lovely choices!
3 years ago
neraidodhmiourgies says:
great article!!
3 years ago
ContasBrasil says:
Fantastique!
3 years ago
FancyThatCookies says:
wow, I love the "Le Chapeau du Sandwich de Glacee"
3 years ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
A beautiful light and airy french collection.
3 years ago