Want to know where to get the best croissant in Paris? Well I have a story for you. I was walking past a café window and there it was, a ham and cheese croissant. Not just any ham and cheese croissant. This thing glowed. Layers of golden pastry, cheese just melting over the sides like it was posing for a photoshoot. Of course, I ordered it.

What I didn’t expect was for it to arrive in… a custom-designed takeaway box with a handle. It was like I’d just purchased a miniature designer handbag made of puff pastry.

This was not a croissant. This was an event.

A Croissant in Paris So Fancy I Needed to Dress for It

Here I am, in my hotel room, just wanting to enjoy my croissant moment in peace with my coffee. Now I feel like I should be wearing a linen dress and lighting a candle. I started to question… Do I need a placemat? A fresh flower? Should I start a live stream? The box just raised the stakes.

I didn’t just go out to pick up breakfast. Apparently, I RSVP’d to a private croissant gala.

Can We Talk About the Box, Though?

Let’s break this down. The box was made with care. Textured cardboard, with a little handle like I might take it for a walk later. And it’s now… in my bin. And this is what drives me nuts. All this design and thought for something I’m going to devour in five minutes while watching air investigation documentaries and wearing yesterday’s mascara.

I love nice things don’t get me wrong. I’m not anti-style, I live in heels and I love an elegant moment. But not every baked good needs to come with a red carpet. Let’s save the fanfare for the right moments like birthdays and anniversaries.

But a Tuesday croissant in Paris? A random slice of cake? A baguette that now comes in artisanal origami? We’ve gone mad.

Now to Make It Serious

I actually care about this stuff. I carry my own coffee cup everywhere and I say no to single-use plastic wherever I can. And I am committed to keeping my impact light, even if my luggage isn’t.

I make t’shirts and candles and they are all made with recycled materials from ethical producers—some t’shirts are even spun from old plastic bottles. Packaging is compostable, reusable and planet-friendly because I believe style shouldn’t come at the cost of a landfill.

Can We Just Chill?

Next time you’re out buying a pastry, maybe ask, do I need the deluxe handle box with embossed branding? Or can I just have a paper bag and go live my life? Let’s not let our croissants out dress us and turn every snack into a ceremony.

And yes, the croissant was amazing. But next time, I’ll eat it in my robe.

Read more about my Paris adventures here