We love both the luxury of Marie Antoinette and the principles of the Revolution, but we decided to redo our windows in the style of the decadent queen.

Many of us who work here at Toots & Magoo are Francophiles and have lived in a francophone country at one time or another, so we decided to throw a party to celebrate the French national holiday. Our Fête de la Bastille will be next Wednesday, the 14th, from 7-9 pm at the store.

We’ll be making Monacos and Demi Pêches (two popular French ‘beer cocktails’) with lager from local brewery Top of the Hill, and we’ll be eating cake – à la Marie Antoinette – provided by our neighbors at Sugarland Bakery.

Stop by and say hello! In the meantime…check out our favorite Bastille Day items:

The sentiments of the French Revolution are expressed in exquisite letterpressed detail in these cards by Thomas Printers.

These earrings feature the 5, 10, and 20 cent pieces of the former currency of La République Française.

A 1 franc piece makes a lovely charm.

The principles of the Revolution again, here at the top of an antique watercolor featuring a French soldier.

Vive la France!

French Night is on hiatus for the summer… we’ll miss our evenings of French speaking with friends, but they’ll resume in late August!

Salut!

Another French Night is only a week away. We’ll have food, wine, excellent company, and games à la française from 6:30 – 8:00 pm…don’t miss out! We’ll have wine and cheese but please do bring an hors d’oeuvre to share.

All levels of French are welcome!

Hope to see you at the store (142. E Franklin Street) next week! Questions? Call us at 919.942.3339 or email us at info@tootsandmagoo.com.

If you have other soirées next Tuesday, don’t worry! We host French Night every other Tuesday evening. Want a reminder? Just email us and we’ll add you to our French Night list!

Hello, francophiles! Join us this evening for French Night! We will enjoy food, wine and fabulous conversation from 6:00-7:30. We will provide the vin and ask that you bring un hors d’oeuvre to share with the group.

The gallery is located at 142. E Franklin Street. Questions? Call us at 919.942.3339 or email at info@tootsandmagoo.com.

We encourage all language levels to join! See you tonight!

If you cannot make it tonight, fear not! We host French Night every other Tuesday evening. Want a reminder? Just email us and we’ll add you to our reminder list!

It was another lovely night at the shop. We spoke French way past french-speaking hours. Come join us next time!

About French Night

Twice a month, Toots & Magoo hosts a “Soirée” celebrating french culture and cuisine. Neighbors, students, and friends come together to enjoy an evening of French conversation and delight in french wines, desserts, and music. Whether you are beginning your practice or French is your native tongue, all levels are welcome. But, be warned, it’s full immersion here. Just like Mom said, practice makes perfect, so you must speak French throughout the night!