Things I should stop confessing in public
A couple weeks ago, I admitted to saving a few adorably reusable, terra cotta-made La Fermière yogurt cups here and there.
Several weeks later, I think we need to call an intervention.
For starters, here's what the yogurts look like in their packaging, before I feast on one for breakfast.
You'll notice that, unlike the baby blue cups at the top of the post, these particular cups happen to be a dark navy color. That's because, if my poorly translated French is correct, they are a special "horoscope edition" of the vanilla flavor. I happen to casually (not casually) spot (stalk until I found them) at a nearby convenience store.
And what did I do?
I bought six. (Not really. Eight.)
S-I-X. (ACTUALLY, EIGHT.)
IT'S NOT EVEN MY SIGN.
But, come on, you get it, right? They're sweet, right? They can be bud vases! They can be pencil cups! They're dishwasher safe! You can cook in them!
Somebody help.
What would you do with these suckers?
Should I paint them in even more fun colors and use them to create an art project? Do I sell them on eBay or etsy? (This happens, apparently.) Or do I just recycle them and chalk it up to a funny little breakfast habit I had when I lived in Paris?
Do throw me a bone in the comments. (Just don't throw it in the direction of the pots. We don't want them to break. Don't hurt the babies!) (Okay, seriously. SOS.)
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HA! Hello my name is Amy...(yeah, you may have a problem). But can you bring one of those problems back for me? I will only support your addiction if it benefits ME.
These handy little beauties could be gifts (or gift packaging) for years to come. Or, pour some wax in and add a wick for a fancy Parisian candle.
Oooo--Allyson! Thank you--the candle idea might be just perfect...
Susan...you can have 10. (Careful what you wish for! This addiction stuff is LETHAL.)
OMG!! These are totally adorable!! I can totally understand your addiction. I wish they sold these here; my yogurt comes in boring, plastic containers. :(
I love Feezorisms such as this.
I saw a TV show here in France on how they make that brand of yogurt. For the vanilla there is a real guy chopping real vanilla beans, which is probably why it tastes so good. It's a small factory of a handful of people. Charming. This news likely won't help the addiction. I have a collection of them. Just. Can't. Throw. Away. Sometimes I buy a bouquet of flowers and cut them down. Then I stick a few in each vase. I like your pen holder. I bet there is a blog devoted to these ceramic jars of wonder. Or at least a Pinterest board.
Janice--the vanilla is my favorite, and you're right...now I just want more.
Dang. Would LOVE if we could get this stuff in the States!
I think it is a great problem to have...you can do all kinds of things with them so start shipping them home. We will totally come up with something!! But will you bring me some? I would be honored to display them as your Paris habit!! Love you!
I love these! I'm super excited to get my hands on some. If you got the Leo I want it!!! You can bake in these when you come home. Use them as serving pieces, flower vases, utensil holders for your next event. Really the ideas are endless.
For your return to the States, I must suggest Saint Benoît yogurt. It's a Frenchman that has the cremerie in Sonoma California. It is everything and more. The containers are glass and recyclable. They use real French vanilla beans too.
Allie--I will for SURE bring you some! Love you back.
Jacqueline--THANK YOU for that yogurt rec! You made my day... (And I don't have a Leo yet, but I will totally keep an eye out.) xo