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Happy Bastille Day!
Seeing as our moniker is part-French, we think it's only appropriate that we wish you a très, très wonderful Bastille Day! Let's all raise our imaginary glasses of Cotes du Rhone to the folks who brought you baguettes, stinky cheese, and the awesome term jolie laide!
Noteworthy Nibbles — July 14-21, 2009
Although this month's biggest holiday has passed, America's celebrating its favorite seasonal staples in full force. Case in point? The can't-miss National Hamburger Festival that takes place in Akron, OH, each year; New Jersey's statewide ice cream celebration; and watermelon festivals taking place everywhere from Mississippi to South Carolina.
Roundup: Joyeux Bastille Day!
Happy Bastille Day! While we can be grateful to the French for many things, including croques monsieur, Audrey Tatou, margarine, carbaret, etc., I'd like to applaud la France for pumping out decades of innovative and influential design. Yes, this would include la Tour Eiffel and Impressionism, but today I'm going to focus on furniture and interior accessories.
Front Page: France Celebrates Bastille Day
- France held its annual military parade to mark Bastille Day, the country's national holiday. This year the parade honored India, as prime minister Manmohan Singh was in town meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. — AFP
- Microsoft has plans for a free, online version of Office.
Happy Bastille Day: Do You Know Your French Breeds?
There are more breeds originating in France than just that familiar French Bulldog! Just like we brushed up on All-American breeds for the 4th, we'll honor these types for Bastille Day! I've made it multiple choice, so let's see if you can you recognize the pups I've picked.
Come Fab Finding With Me: Bastille Day Croquet!
In celebration of Bastille Day — a French holiday that celebrates the beginning of the French Revolution — Yum and I are heading to a scrumptious lunch followed by a round of croquet. Can you help me put together a French-inspired outfit? I'm not into pouf and lace; think more along the lines of Isabel Marant's Spring collection.
Noteworthy Nibbles — July 7-14, 2009
July's biggest holiday may have come and gone, but there's still so much to celebrate in the realm of Summer eats — whether it's salmon, sandwiches, or super-sized ketchup. Next Tuesday, don't forget to raise your glass to France's independence day. I plan to hightail it straight to my nearest French bistro to enjoy some moules frites.
Get the Look: Bastille Day Garden Party
In honor of Fête Nationale, or Bastille Day, I created a festive look for a garden party celebrating the holiday. As France's tricolor flag wears red, white and blue, I decided to incorporate those colors, but not overly so, as many Fourth of July celebrations do. Inspired by Claude Monet's Red Poppies at Argenteuil, I chose a poppy printed tablecloth, and decided on French café chairs for seating.J'Aime Les Chiens . . . Do You Love Dogs, Too?
Happy Bastille Day! In honor of this French holiday, I'm gonna test your knowledge on some dog breeds originating in this country (just like we did for St. Patrick's Day).
Get Frenchy With It: Bastille Day Quiz
Bastille Day has always been a favorite celebration of mine. I must admit I use it as an excuse to indulge in a pain au chocolat for breakfast. Take this little quiz and see how French culture and the French paradox could affect your health for the better.
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