French macaron lovers are rejoicing this morning as the first Laduree patisserie in the United States opens today on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue.
Several of my blogging friends adore these heavenly treats as much as I do including Tina @ Enchanted Home.
I became more than slightly obsessed with French macarons while staying at the Maison Orleans at the Ritz Carlton (New Orleans) for a romantic getaway with Mr. V.
Maison Orleans is a luxury boutique hotel within the Ritz Carlton and one of their many amenities included was 24 hour food and beverage available in the club lounge. This was a problem for me since there were apothecary jars brimming with handpainted toffees, French macarons and homemade chocolate chip cookies on a beautiful demi lune table at the elevators.
I found myself making excuses to leave the room until finally Mr. V busted me when he discovered me stuffing the pockets of my robe with French macarons.
On a funny note…
When we were out for dinner, Mr. V arranged to have our suite covered in flower petals and candles (a la the Bachelor) as a sexy surprise.
He asked the concierge to have the staff put M &Ms and peony and rose petals on the bed for me…
Romantic right?
Look closely at the spelling of “you.”
We didn’t notice it until we started “de flowering” the bed.
Back to Laduree…
I think a lot of the appeal of Laduree is the color palette and the lovely visual merchandising. Every part of their brand is delicious. From their packaging to the hues of the macarons themselves, I don’t know of a gal who wouldn’t like to take part in the Laduree lifestyle!
Since we can’t live inside the Laduree shop, (although I might try if I lived in Manhattan), here are some paint colors a la Laduree.
From left to right:
BM 297 Golden Honey
BM 1089 Chilled Chardonnay
BM 2086-20 Rose Parade
BM 450 Nob Hill Sage
BM 1348 Razzle Dazzle
BM 050 Pink Moire
Laduree also makes candles:
I’d have to skip Caramel with Salted Butter and Brioche but Arabian Nights and Orange Blossom might be just what my office needs.
And if you can’t wait for your trip to NYC or your mail order to arrive, you can make French macarons with the recipe HERE:
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Guess what I’m craving now?
A romantic getaway!
But, really.. how romantic would that be with a huge belly around?
Don’t picture that in your mind! LOL
Back to macaroons… yummmm! I need to go to this place. I loved the fact you added their paint colors. So cool, Amy!
And yes… the “YUO”… how exotic!
Ha!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Ha! Mr. V and I took a romantic getaway when I was hugely preggers…we called it our baby moon!
You are kidding me! Seriously? That’s so sweet!
Even sweeter now!
I need to have a “talk” with my husband! Ha!!!
Have a wonderful day, sweetie.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
I’m obsessed with the entrance way, LOVE the color palette, gorgeous displays and packaging. Swoon! Let’s go!
Flights leaving on the hour D!
FUN!….smiles.
Maybe you can swing over on your trip to London!
A gorgeous entrance to the most fabulous macaroons!! So wish I was in New York right now!!
Me too!
Forget everything else…love what your husband did
and the spelling of “YUO” is priceless!!!!
We saw that they were opening in Manhattan and added it to our list of stops when we go there later this year. Everything about the shop is so lovely. Wonder if they ship? We love your husband’s surprise. The misspelled word made it all the more memorable.
Angela and Renee
Hey Amy!! Its soooo great to be back in blogland. Thanks for the mention, you know me well…oh yea I have an obesssion with these little devils, once you eat one there is no turning back. We were at the Ritz in NO too about 3 years ago….LOVED it, what a gorgeous hotel. I fell in love with those hurricane candles in the crystal jars, bought 6 of them in the gift shop…they smell soooo good. I love what your husband did..what a romantic, so sweet (even with the misspelling..thats very funny) and loved how you were sneaking out with the goodies in your pocket, that is such a “me” thing to do..no wonder I like you!
What a sweet husband – testimony to what a great wife you are and a strong relationship you must have. I love Laduree and their signature shade of green! Come enter my give-away and have a great LD wknd. xo