Little boxes…
Most girls dream of the day when they get something sparkly in a little blue box.
Throughout my teen years and early twenties I was more excited about what was inside the box then the actual box itself.
But now nothing makes my heart-pitter patter more than a stylish box that I can use to accessorize my rooms. My love for tiffany blue has turned into a full blown affair with ORANGE.
Hermes boxes to be exact and I’m not going to lie for a Hermes box I would be equally excited to see what is inside.
{Now this is a bit over-kill, but you get the idea.}
Now Valentine’s day came and went this year and sadly a Hermes box was not in the cards, but I found a delightful and yummy solution for my orange box addiction, because Valentine’s day did bring these.
They are delicious champagne truffles from Jacque Torres that come in a chic orange box.
Now for practically pennies compared to what comes in a Hermes box I get my pop of orange and a chocolate treat!
My orange box has already made it into my living room and I’m in love!
So, my loves, how was your weekend? Any wonderful treats from your cupid?
We don’t really do a big thing for Valentine’s day, but I did come home Saturday evening from a busy day in the city to home cooked meal, a handmade card made with a whole lot of love.
Images via 1. google, 2. Sara Story, 3.Jacques Torres, 4. my iphone!
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My living room is one of the rooms that evolved drastically from when we first moved one. Originally I painted the walls chocolate brown and did accents of white, blue and orange. That lasted maybe 2 years.
Our dining room sat empty for months. Okay maybe it was empty for just a handful of weeks and then we couldn’t take it anymore and put in a folding table and plastic outdoor chairs, but in my mind that was still empty.
On the main floor of our house we have a Florida room. Being that it’s a Florida room it is a considered a 3 season room, because there is no heat in the room. The previous owners used it as an indoor patio with outdoor furniture and it looked like this when we moved in.
I have been searching for a stack of pretty boxes for my house. Also I know the excitement of the tiffany blue box. I can't throw them away even after I have opened it. I love those boxes.
So cute. I love that little trinket on top of your orange box. And I have that same cupcakes cookbook. I got a puppy for Valentines day. I begged and cried for it. Also every year I tell him I want chocolate and every year he gets me the same Ghiardelli squares that I by myself at Target each week. Then I tell him I want a heart shaped box of chocolate and then he says, I thought you would think those are cheesy. I love cheesy. Every year, the same conversation. Sorry for the novel. I will stop now.
oooh how nice, I have to check if they sell them in England, it's a good way to soothe the Hermes craving 🙂 and the chocolate one too!
Thanks for sharing
Ah! Love that! I do love the happy bright, well crafter Hermes box but who could pass up an equally gorgeous box with some sweets inside?! Marija
I love pretty boxes and the chocolates were just a sweet bonus. Looks like you received two gifts in one!
I'm a box collector, too! Hermes, T&C, LV, Vosges, and even Ross-Simons are pretty!
i was sick. boo.
but your orange box makes me feel slightly better.
the chocolates in my mouth would make me feel EVEN better.
Hit up Ebay to get your Hermes box fix, in the meantime, enjoy those truffles!
I hoard my tiffany's boxes from wedding gifts still!! Love them!
Dave's gift to me was fixing a few dings my car has picked up over the last few years — not particularly romantic, but very much appreciated!
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Ooooh what's better than an Hermes box!? Do you think its weird I think the 2 best shades of Orange are on an Hermes box and a Veuve Cliquot label?? My latest search is for a pretty vintage hate box!
chocolate and a pretty box. What more could you want?
I LOVE HERMES orange too!! oh yes and anything in a Tiffanys box!!
what a great substitute!
I'm thinking of all the chocolate I'm going to have to eat to get a few great boxes…it would be worth it!
I totally agree – I would take a Hermes box over a Tiffany's box any day. For both the box and what's inside! Love this post!
I have always loved the Tiffany box but have never seen the Hermes box although I've been wanting the Hermes serving tray for years! Isn't it funny a color can evoke such strong feelings! I had a great Valentine's Day, my hubby and I always try a new restaurant and have a date night out!
Big fan of orange- both the pop of color and in the Hermes box. Great find on the chocolates!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
My college roommates Dad is the Manager of Tiffany's in Seattle. We use to go in and they'd let us try on the jewels. We had quite a few little blue boxes too…but they were empty.
Love the turquoise and orange together!
I love printed boxes, Tory Burch's shoe boxes are awesome too and they bring alot of color to my shoe closet! I love that little nugget ontop of the orange box!
Eh hem, no comment on the little box above your orange box, that a certain SOMEBODY got you in Croatia.