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.