White Wednesday ~ Bastille Day

Vintage French postcards for this special day
and a candle to light the way in our home for you!

I'm joining in Kathleen's Faded Charm
White Wednesday
to wish you a very happy

Bastille Day

from my little white, chippy cabinet
(French, of course, for this special occasion ;)

And a few other French inspired items
from my garden since everything
is thriving now!

Heirloom tomatoes ripening...

Loving all things fresh and new
from the garden

(some from my jardin, some from farmer's market)


How about a vintage game of petanque
to commemorate this special day too?


I'll leave you with this Bastille day bouquet
I just planted on the porch

and share

a simple French recipe of mine
for a Bastille Day tomato platter to
savor and serve with crusty chunks
of bread so you can soak up the delicious dressing.


4 large ripe tomatoes (sliced)
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 T minced fresh tarragon

Arrange tomato slices to overlap
Pour vinegar evenly over them, then olive oil.
Sprinkle w/salt, pepper and lastly... the aromatic tarragon

Let stand for 15 minutes and serve.


Enjoy and Happy Bastille Day!


Happiness to you