Say Oui to a French Summer with These 9 Dinner Party Essentials
Celebrate the Paris Olympics with wine, Martinis and beautiful place settings.
With the summer Olympics heading to Paris this month, we couldn’t think of a more parfait time to share a Bastille Day-inspired entertaining spread. This year, you have TWO excuses to eat cake, drink Champagne and unleash your inner Francophile.
All the Essentials
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French Border Linen Napkin
Reminiscent of nostalgic old-world France, these French Flag Border Linen Napkins are made of 100% Linen and slightly oversized and the material softens with each wash.
Hudson Grace, $22
Waterfall Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
The preferred champagne vessel of Marie Antoinette, the coupe glass is an alternative to the flute, as well as a vessel for shaken or stirred cocktails. With a wide brim saucer design, the glass lends undeniable sophistication to each sip.
Anthropologie, $72
Petite Plume French Ticking Table Cloth
Celeb-favorite Petite Plume, known for its comfy sleepwear, has expanded to table linens crafted from the finest quality, 100% cotton. The full range is designed for entertaining and creating a festive tablescape, including napkins, tablecloths, and a table runner. Bon appétit!
Maisonette, $98
Fortessa Cornflower Blue 10 oz. Goblet (Set of 6)
Made of pressed glass with heirloom shapes anchored by hefty pedestal stems, these water goblets are ready to add a nice punch of bleu for water or wine.
The Container Store, $60
Clear Glass 13-Inch Charger with Gold Rim (Set of 4)
With a little nod to Olympic gold, this simple yet elegant gold rimmed glass charger makes any tablescape a winner.
Amazon, $50
Gien Filet Blue Monogram Dinner Plate
Dress to impress by setting this charming French blue trimmed scalloped plate reminiscent of the French countryside customized with your guest’s initials.
Weston Table, $70
Gien Rouen 37 Salad Plate Set
This set of Rouen 37 salad/dessert plates is a combination of the 17th century Rouen elegant floral gardens and the Delft class blue and white palette woven together. French and fancy!
Weston Table, $184
65-Piece Gold-Plated Grand Duchess Flatware Service
Break out the good stuff for your French-inspired fete with this 65-piece gold-plated set from Neiman Marcus.
Neiman Marcus, $600
Coton Colors Signature White Ruffle Ice Bucket
Coton Colors Signature White Ruffle Ice Bucket has round knobs for easy grips and a neutral palette to stun in every home. Perfect for everyday use, this ceramic ice bucket looks equally stylish as a vase for fresh-cut flowers or chilling bottle of bubbly.
Maisonette, $80