Friday, July 31, 2009

Joyeux Anniversaire!

To My Sweet Friend...

This weekend is Ruth’s birthday...from The Beautiful Life...link on my sidebar.  She is an awesome friend in blogland, but I actually know her in real life.  She encouraged me to start my blog, and it’s been really fun. She also loves all things French.  I noticed her at church one day, with a beautiful purse, that said, "Paris." Our friendship began then and there.

Here’s a little piece of Paris just for you Ruth. These shots were taken at Laduree’s on the Champs-Elysées.  Pardon the reflections, but it does show a little bit more of Paris!

So sorry, but I haven't figured out yet why some of my pics come out larger than others. Sometimes, you can click on a pic to get a closer view, and sometimes you can't.  Bear with me!  I know these are almost too small to enjoy!

Just so no one thinks I think I’m “all that”...Scott and I have passed Laduree’s countless times.  We went in only once, and it was so packed, we left. Sometimes it takes such nerve to walk in a new place in Paris, when you aren’t sure of the 'procedure.'

What’s the deal?  There’s a long, long, incredible glass case full of the most wonderful pastries.  It looks like a 'to go' line, but then, I remember seeing Samantha Brown (Travel channel) sitting and eating at a table.  I think I also remember seeing Paula Deen (Food Network) walking around, with her Laduree pastries, on the street.  Oh, the feeling of being left out of a secret club!

Can you get your stuff and go?  

Do you order from the case and sit down and wait?  

Do you sit down and wait for a menu and eat at a table?  

These are the burning questions in my mind...

 

I told you Scott and I were like the blind leading the blind. If someone will fill me in, I will visit Laduree’s in Sept. and blog about it...

                                      every. last. detail!

Next Blog..."Number four" riddle solved.

8 comments:

Stephanie said...

You can go to the case and get your items to go or you can sit down and order from the wait staff. It's all up to you. I was intimidated the first time I walked in one but the second time I sat down and had lunch and surprisingly, did not even get dessert! It really is all it's cracked up to be.

*The Beautiful Life* said...

AGHHHHH!!! Thank you SO much, dear friend!!!

You are TOO cool to wish little ol me a Joyeux Anniversaire! I LOVE how that looks and sounds!! :)

Teri -- here's to not only many more birthdays (for both of us!) but many, many fun blog post to come!!!

Thanks, girl!

Much Love,
Ruth

TeriGigi/Girl Meets Paris said...

I just looked online at the interior of Laduree, and it was so fabulous! Scott said we will go there, for a big splurge! Thanks for the insight.

Glad you enjoyed the post Ruth. Hope you were surprised!

T

*The Beautiful Life* said...

UTTERLY & COMPLETELY surprised!!! :)

Thanks gal!

Ruth

Faded Plains said...

It's always hard to learn the correct etiquette in a foreign place...luckily, we have you to teach us.

Scott said...

Teri,
I have been re-reading all of your stories about our adventures together in Paris. You have captured our foolishness to a "T". I can't wait to see what comes next!!!

Only 41 days until our next adventure begins!

Scott

*The Beautiful Life* said...

Scott! You are AMAZING to add a comment!! Wow! An actual "character" from the story..... or, just a "character"! ;) HAHA!!

Great to have you weigh in!

:)

Ruth

The Flying Bee said...

Hi Teri,

Just became a follower. I am so glad that Ruth encouraged you to do this. I have enjoyed every post. It is my dream to make it to France one day. I am totally living vicariously through you! Thank you!

Have a great day!
Adrienne

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