Some stacked boxes, watercolor, 9" x 11"
What is it about macaron boxes? Can we ever get enough? Or are you only interested in the contents? 
I could look at pink boxes all day long...
The ribbony cartouche design was used on old wine labels. It was used on everything in 18th century French design. Doesn't it make you feel a bit like Marie-Antoinette - gobbling cookies and not thinking about the consequences.
Notebooks to help us feel more like Marie-Antoinette...
Why didn't I buy this impractical green umbrella? Because I saw it my 1st day in Paris. You never buy anything on the 1st day. You always tell yourself you'll come back later..
Are you nuts about boxes too?
BONJOUR Boxes!
I could look at pink boxes all day long...The ribbony cartouche design was used on old wine labels. It was used on everything in 18th century French design. Doesn't it make you feel a bit like Marie-Antoinette - gobbling cookies and not thinking about the consequences.Notebooks to help us feel more like Marie-Antoinette...Why didn't I buy this impractical green umbrella? Because I saw it my 1st day in Paris. You never buy anything on the 1st day. You always tell yourself you'll come back later..Are you nuts about boxes too?BONJOUR Boxes!
After reading your blog religiously, I finally took a trip to Paris last week. I've always wanted to go and feed my macaron-crave! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was absolutely amazing. I screamed when I finally got to visit Ladurée (yes, they were surprised) and I bought three different boxes of macarons that are now in my kitchen for decorating-purposes. Empty, of course! Although I love my Fifi-boîte and the other classic boxes from Ladurée, I can't help but feeling a little bit depressed that my trip ended before these gorgeous Louboutin-boxes came out. So unfair!!! :P
Well, I guess there's only one thing a girl can do: go visit Paris again.
Thanks so much for your beautiful posts!
P.s. I hope my English is okay; I'm a Dutch girl, that explains why!
I always get so jealous with your Laduree posts!
ReplyDeleteThose Louboutin boxes are gorgeous!
When I have a bigger house, I'll collect all these fabulous boxes! First, I'll have to eat all the macarons, of course. I also love Christian Louboutin shoes!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Paris I forced my family to go to Laduree (they loved it of course). I obsessed over the gorgeous boxes and decor. I was about to steal a napkin when i found the business cards! beautiful. It is hanging on my wall for inspiration. I was wondering, have you ever tried to make macarons? My most recent try was a success. I think people overestimate how difficult they are to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you for featuring one of my favorite things from Paris!
Beautiful assortment of photos, Carol. I love the pastels of the boxes. And your collection of boxes is "you."
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :-)
These people are obsessed by food. One of us, no doubt. But they can’t spell. Impractical.
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mmmm love the boxes but love the contents even more!
ReplyDeleteYs I am. I forced a friend who was in Paris to buy one for me. Keep the sweets and give me the box!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LADUREE! And no, I am not just interested in the contents. I carefully protected all my packaging from Laduree to return it to Australia with me!
ReplyDeleteLaduree is BRILLIANT! I love every single thing about them!
ReplyDeleteLove the boxes, love the original art work, love the colors. I'll be back! Cynthia in the French Alps
ReplyDeleteTHE boxes are eternally divine but I don't mind the contents either.....Happy Sunday, xv.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get these boxes. I love them all and have to have them.. Thanks Kath' @
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OK - My name is Di and I am a Laduree Box addict
ReplyDeleteThe green traditional Laduree boxes - fantastique! the Louboutin...fun for a change, but they lack the staying power of the green....
ReplyDeleteHehe I'm so obsessed with Laduree boxes I kept all fo the clean ones and brought them back here. When we moved recently I made sure to transport them (in my Laduree cooler bag). Am I obsessed? Yes!
ReplyDeletethey are splendido....the classics I mean, not sure yet about the Louboutins. He is doing pretty well with shoes, perhaps he should stay true to his artform...
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered your blog and am tres depressed to find that I missed the Louboutin boxes by just a few months. I took a trip to Paris at the end of May and visited Laduree three times in 8 days. While I did ooh and ah over the loveliness of their "classic" boxes, I am foaming at the mouth over the Louboutin boxes since I happen to be a shoe freak. Now I have the perfect excuse to get back!
ReplyDeleteyou are a dream.
ReplyDeletei love your artworks and totally would post yr work in my next art design curated posts of what i love. oh oh oh the macaroon boxes are heavenly! such a lovely packaging design.
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