What was the Storming of the Bastille
France has a national holiday every year on 14 July to celebrate a mob breaking into a 18th century Parisian prison. It took place on July 14 1789 amid a deep economic and political crisis.
Why do French people celebrate it today
Like Independence Day in the United States, the French celebrate all things that symbolise France, such the tricolore flag and La Marseillaise - both of which originate from the revolution.
Cute bicycle napkin rings from Sur la tab
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Nice nod to Bastille Day, Linda! Really cute bicycle centerpiece. Our town has a sister city in France and we always try to go the festival. We also have the French flags lining our downtown streets during this time. The French have always been great allies of the US. Vive La France! ♥
ReplyDelete"Let them eat cake!" No Bastille party is complete without cake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table setting. The bicycle centerpiece is darling.
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity and organization to plan this ahead to have such cute decorations.
ReplyDeleteHow perfectly delightful Linda! I always forget that the French colors are red white and blue too! The bicycles are fabulous!
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Happy Bastille Day, Linda. You did yourself proud with your decorations---as you always do- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Happy Bastille Day Linda! Wishing you a perfect weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table as usual. Happy Bastille Day! I love the bike décor.
ReplyDeleteThe napkins!!! The napkin rings!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the cutest! Love the bicycles:)Thos napkin rings are just such cuties.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to all things and people French. Love the colors of course and the cute bikes, great cemterpiece. Happy weekend.........
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Linda! Love the bicycle napkins & holders - adorable! You must have a warehouse to store all the gorgeous entertaining goodies we see! lol
ReplyDeleteBlessings always, Sherry @ Edie Marie's Attic
A wonderful tribute to la France! The bicycles are so charming! You might enjoy my Bastille Day table at https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2017/07/a-table-for-la-fete-nationale.html
ReplyDeleteVive la France!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute - and I have always loved France's colors, hee hee.
Thanks for your visit and sweet comment, Linda. Have a beautiful day!
Lovely setting. Your table vignette is gorgeous and so colorful. Thanks for sharing.
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