Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Petite Laduree Box Re-Gift


If you are lucky enough to receive a macaron-filled Ladree box, you likely aren't going to re-gift the box but keep it for yourself. I know that, but in my case it was fun to try. I am pretty shameless about asking whoever is going to Paris to bring me back a few boxes, so I had a fabulous macaron delivery last month. Since then, these petite boxes in Laduree's striking new patterns have been sitting on my desk saying " I dare you to re-gift me!"

Once the macarons are gone, these gorgeous petite boxes would be so lovely to pass along to a special friend with a little gift inside, a bar of perfumed soap, a little candle, or lipstick and nail polish in a colour she would love to try, something thoughtful and pretty. You know, on those days when you are feeling really generous and will actually share your pretty boxes! On this first one, I wanted to show the gold embossed oval pattern that surrounds the Laduree logo so I punched a hole in the lid (yes, right through the logo), knotted the ribbon on the lid underside and pulled the duplex (2 colour) ribbon through into two loops and then held it into position with a rhinestone ring. It was that easy, so easy I can't believe I haven't thought of it before. As long as the ribbon is the same width or wider than the ring, it will hold. Keep in mind you could do this with any flat napkin ring, round, oval, or square as I showed you a few weeks back. There are some interesting textures and colours that could be used in gift wrapping. Just another option instead of a traditional bow. Laduree is well-known for their pastel packaging palette so I wanted to enhance it's feminine nature with the sparkly rhinestones. Something gold to match the embossing would work nicely too, but now that I see it I do like some sparkle on this Laduree re-gift.


For the second, more dramatic purple and black palette I had no choice but to rely on my Paris labels to cover the logo and oval outline. A girl has to do what a girl has to do. I would normally fill in the label with the recipients name but I may want to use this one for some personal gifting coming up. Surprisingly, neither box took to my wider ribbons, I tried and it just overwhelmed the pretty pattern. A dainty duplex purple ribbon tied into a bow on all four sides seemed to do the job. With this method, the recipient doesn't have to untie any ribbons (as I know women have a love/hate relationship with untying pretty ribbons) just lift off the lid to see whatever little treasure you have placed inside. Actually, both styles work that way.
All photos by Sande Chase ~ Oooh la la Cadeau

21 comments:

  1. Sande-Lovely-the colors are so beautiful. I love the simplicity of what you've done with these gorgeous boxes.

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  2. Oh Sande~
    Your killing me over here! These are SO Beautiful!! I must share with you, the truly wonderful thing about your blog, is that each of your posts, is like my own little pretend party~~I feel (or pretend) the thrill of receiving every box you wrap! Everyday is like a birthday over here~~
    Thanks Sande for making it all so fun and Beautiful!
    XO's
    Janet

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  3. Every post you write is filled with such beauty. That you for your daily dose of inspiration. I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that I am not that fond of macaroons and did not indulge at Laduree but obviously I should have just so I could have had the box to regift!!! Do you sell the Paris labels????

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  4. You could make a brown box look absolutely fabulous!
    pve

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  5. I'm always amazed at what you are able to do to these type of boxes. SO lovely!

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  6. Sande, you take "being green and recycling" to a gorgeous level. I love Laduree boxes....wish they would sell extra empty ones...

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  7. If your gift wrapping was food I would weigh more than the 217 pounds I already weigh.

    Love them and they are beautiful.

    I have never heard of these boxes before.

    Love Renee xoxoxo

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  8. Sande,
    Each post is like unwrapping a beautiful treasure, yet the best part is that the beauty remains intact with your gorgeous photos!

    I would be one of those recipients who would be happy with one of your 're-do' Lauduree boxes with nothing inside - the box and ribbons are gift enough!

    Bisous,
    Melissa

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  9. I have a tray full of Laduree boxes on top of my fridge right now. Came home from Mom's suitcase and some I couldn't resist to buy for myself. When you come visit I shall make you a cup of Marie Antoinette Tea and give you the box when we're finished~ ;0 I love your sparkle on top and the color of your ribbon... such a pretty picture!

    xoxo Noel

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  10. hi Sande! oh my, i love them both. brilliant! the boxes are just beautiful and with that beautiful bling and ribbon you added, just makes it even more luxury. i love the colors, just gorgeous! i wanted to say thank for your sweet birthday wish, you are so kind. thank you again. have a lovely day!

    God Bless,
    Charmaine

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  11. The greatest future ever for a Ladurée macarons box!
    I just adore the first one...it's so chic...
    thank you for this post!

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  12. Elegant genius!!!!!
    I think Victoria needs to move you from the Marketplace to the cover!!!!

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  13. I can't stand it Sande!!! These are so beautiful! How do you do it everytime!?!?! I love the sparkle and the color palette. Gorgeous!!!!
    xoxo
    Judith~

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  14. Sande you are simply an inspiration, love what you did with the boxes thanks for sharing.

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  15. I agree with the comment made earlier, coming to your blog is like having a surprise party just for me. I love the post on the Laudaree and next time a friend goes to Paris I know what I am asking for. I have added you to my favorites.
    Amada

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  16. Hi Sande,
    Just wanted to let you know I mentioned you in my blog this morning - you so inspired me to pull out my Laduree Cake Topper photo and use it. Check it out!
    Amada

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  17. Sande,
    Such sweet little boxes! I love the two ribbons stacked atop one another so that one can see the blue ribbon peeping underneathe you double loops.

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  18. What a wonderful idea to tie the ribbons around the side of the box. I also really like how you looped the ribbon through the rhinestone ring. You offer up so much inspiration. Thank you.

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  19. I will mention you in my blog, my god, you do wonderful work. Thank you for taking what is tedious to me and turned it into a show piece. Please come and visit my blog. Thanks, CJhttp://wwwbeenblogged.blogspot.com/

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  20. Oh, I am really kicking myself for throwing away the TWO macaroon boxes from Laduré that I brought back a few months ago. I stared at them but so afraid to disappoint someone who might think there were macaroons inside if I re-gifted them. And look at what you have done...

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  21. I have a growing little collection of Ladurée boxes! And I always have considered that I would re-gift them, but I have a hard time parting with them! So sometimes I boy two of the same... :) Love your ideas of redecoration.

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