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As Bastille Day draws near, live with accessories that say "Vive la France."
Wing it
Baccarat predates the storming of the Bastille by a quarter-century, but its lead-crystal Papillon Lucky Butterfly ($112.50) is a newer design. Available at Lisa M. Reisman & Cie., 1714 Rittenhouse Square, and www.lisart.com.
Pretty in Paris
A set of Parisian-themed Tumbled Marble Coasters ($44) with cork undersides will flaunt your Francophilia. Available at Host Interiors, 205 Arch St. and 8236 Germantown Ave.
L'art de vivre
Esteemed French maker Garnier-Thiebaut goes modern with this Crepuscule or "Twilight" design (jacquard-weave tablecloths start at $180), featuring silhouettes from the garden. Available at Kellijane, 1721 Spruce St.
Bon voyage
The Par Avion Bag Tag ($17) lends luggage a certain je ne sais quoi. Available at www.flight001.com.
Monkey around
Juliska's Petit Singe, or "Little Monkey," dinnerware ($129 for a five-piece place setting), is whitewashed for an antiqued, French country look. Available at Manor Home & Gifts, 210 S. 17th St., and www.manorhg.com.
Bistro chic
Modeled after 19th-century bistro chairs, these colorful outdoor perches ($98) fit small city yards. Available at Terrain at Styer's, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills.
La vie bohème
Duralex's tempered-glass Picardie tumblers ($3) are a Gallic essential at a recession-friendly price. Available at Foster's Homeware, 399 Market St., and www.shopfosters.com.
Caroline Tiger is a Philadelphia writer. Visit her design blog, design-phan, at www.design-phan.squarespace.com.
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