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| "Let's have Chocolate for Breakfast"! |
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| There are no rules when you are with your Sweetheart... Swiss Chocolate makes a sensational appetizer... |
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| Do you see that "Chocolate Bread"??? It is packed with deep dark chunks of luscious Swiss Chocolate...Only the Best for my Honey Bun!!! My taste buds are guessing here that the recipe is close to a pumpernickel(maybe) with just the right amount of cocoa added AND of course large very dark chocolate chunks... Does anyone have a recipe for this??? "Joni or Jackie I'm counting on you"??? |
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| "There will be Lots of Chocolat Kisses Today"... |
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| Did you know that Valentine's Day is when our avian friends take their Sweethearts??? As I look outside on this Cold & Frosty Day I can see the birds of the air swirling in Loves Splendor... |
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| The center of my table holds something very dear to me. Do you see the "Stone Tile" the Love Birds are resting upon??? I carried a half a dozen or so back from France when Hubby and I were visiting, A Very Long Time ago! These TILES were from the demolition and remodel of the most Beautiful French Chateau... I didn't know what I would do with them BUT "I had to have some"...I would have brought more if I wasn't getting the SAME Looks as Lucy did when she collected Boulders in "The Long Long Trailer"(one of my VERY FAVORITE movies, You can see "THE LOOK" here plus Lucy's bonus book review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lyS9FYUcXc&feature=related)... Hubby made lots of statements to me like, "I MAY have to go home by a slow ship"...AND... "I'm not carrying your bags"... "Oh My Goodness, is he Romantic or What"??? |
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| Oh How I LOVE this Movie! This sheet music is "Mine,Mine,Mine" and I've played it and sung it "So Many Times I don't need the sheet music at all"!!! Here's the link to a little tease from the movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7SI7N22k_A |
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| "I Really Liked this book"... The day it was released I bought it...Oh Did I have a hard time getting home to start it. It was one of those reads that was "Delicious"... Was it perfect??? "No"... All I'll say is that I'm an old fashioned girl that really likes to read "Between the Lines" and this is "All Spelled Out"... And I believe Mr Capella drifted a few times... Do I recommend you read it??? "ABSOLUTELY"!!! Just LOOK at that cover!!! It is quite an adventure that will "Take You Away"... |
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| The coffee I'm serving this morning is "Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Blend"... I watched the process of the raw beans being roasted to create this delicious brew... "Did you ever see a raw coffee bean"??? We have a Dairy Store here that started as only a tent on a lot and NOW it's in the book of world records for being the worlds largest dairy store... If you ever come to Connecticut you will need to visit "Stew Leonard's"!!! |
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| I collected a pair of these generous mugs about a decade ago... I still tingle when I look at them... Aren't they Sweet? |
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| An Antique Jar "Stuffed" with Chocolat..."Priceless"!!! |
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| Belgique is a lovely little shop located in a trim Victorian carriage house with a small parking lot and a cobblestone walkway. Its masterworks are grand cakes and tarts that are objets d’art as well as elaborate centerpieces of white and dark chocolate in the shape of birds, carriages, and castles. But you don’t have to be planning a wedding or deluxe party to partake of Belgique’s high-butterfat goodness. Its shelves are stocked with imported chocolates sold by the piece or pound as well as mouth-watering pralines that are made on premises. The inventory of sweets includes truffles, small fruit tarts, and cookies – each lovely to look at, deliriously good to eat. Also on the menu for slaking the thirst inevitably generated by too much chocolate eating are bottles of mineral water and sparkling water … as well as real hot chocolate to drink. Our personal favorite item to take home is the dark bitter chocolate ganache cake with almond sponge, accompanied by a pint of vanilla-bean flavored crème Anglaise. If you have a sweet tooth, with a particular predilection for chocolate, a visit to Belgique is a satisfying taste of heaven... A roadfood.com review... |
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| This is to accompany my Chocolat Bread... |
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| "We are Now Drifting off to Paris"... where a birds eye view from the Eiffel Tower will bring on an appetite for a special Paris Dining Treat... |
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Auberge Le DauphinCalm and intimate: those are probably the words that best describe this beautiful Norman house, at the heart of the Pays d’Auge. Didn’t Queen Elisabeth herself have lunch there in 1987 ? |
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| Régis Lecomte, back home after several years working in some big restaurants in Paris, has chosen truly country-like surroundings, combining them with the looks of a traditional Norman half-timbered house. |
I'm Linking to
A Few of My Favorite Things@Bargain Hunting with Laurie
http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/
SHOW and TELL FRIDAY@ My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2011/02/show-and-tell-friday_17.html
FRIDAY FAVORITES@ The Whistlestop Cafe
http://whistlestopcooking.blogspot.com/2011/02/fridays-favorites-toomers-oaks.html
HOME SWEET HOME FRIDAY@The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/home-sweet-home-2.html
FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY@
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/bedroom-inspirations-welcome-to.html
Debra@COMMON GROUND
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/vintage-inspiration-friday-25-where-to.html
http://iloveprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/
Thursday@BETWEEN NAPS on the PORCH
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/02/your-beautiful-tablescapes-welcome-to.html
VINTAGE THINGIE THURSDAY@ Colorado Lady
http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/2011/02/vintage-thingies-thursday-vintage.html
"IT'S REDNESDAY"
http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/search/label/Rednesday
"TUESDAY TEA FOR TWO"@ The Plumed Pen
http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/2011/02/w-elcome-to-70th-tuesday-tea-for-two.html
"TABLE TOP TUESDAY"@ A Stroll Thru Life
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/02/52nd-table-top-tuesday-giveaway.html
"TEA TIME TUESDAY"
http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-valentines-day-tea-time-tuesday.html
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71 comments:
Hi Donna, You are so funny about those tiles! Do you remember the show where Lucy brings home the cheese on the plane? Maybe we should meet in Stews! I didn't know the history, although I have been in there so many times. ANd when we go to Belgique (we just got one on elm St. in New Canaan) I would like milk with my chocolate (dark). I'll be watching my birdies tomorrow to see them find their true loves. Linda
Donna, I love the love birds and the stones from France. And to think all I brought home ...hospital bills. Love the view from the tour.
Those cups are so cute, I wish we had Stews. And OMG the chocolate bread. I am dying here!! I am craving chocolate now. Can't do it got to go to bed. I will be dreaming about this bread.
Hugs, Ginger
I just adore your post. I remember the movie Breakfast at Tiffanys. I always thought it was a sad one when I was little. Now I just love Lucy and the movie you mention is also a favorite of mine. Those cups are so darling, you are lucky to have got them. I love x&o things.
Happy Valentine Day.
Beautiful table Donna! Lovin' the pic from the Eiffel Tower and oh how I'd love one of those tarts right now:@) Happy Valentine's Day-enjoy!
Thank you for the book recommendation! And oh to be able to enjoy the chocolate bread!!!
Valentine's Day should be all about chocolate!
Where do I get in line to come to Breakfast at Tiffany's? Such a lovely post filled with lovely eye candy. I can hear Moon River in the background now.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Donna, I *love* this post. The chocolate bread looks so delicious. I love the oranges, browns, and creams you have used for your gorgeous table. Your little birds are so pretty, and your little heart cups are adorable! I would be in so much trouble if I lived near a bakery like Belgique!
Happy Valentine's Day! BTW I love Breakfast at Tiffany's. Truman Capote was a friend of my uncle's, and he used to dine at my aunt and uncle's home. My mom has a signed first edition of In Cold Blood.
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
What a beautiful post, cute xxoox cups! and that chocolate bread.......yummy. You have me missing Paris. Yesterday was my husband bday and I posted my fav pic of him...yes on one of our trips to Paris.
Happy Valentines Day!
Everything on your table is just lovely.
I LOVE your xox cups..
A great and pretty post..
xo bj
Hello Donna,
I totally understand that you just had to have those tiles. I could be your sister because I always want to have something which breath the air of the the beloved place.Thank you so much for your nice Valentine's wishes. I wish you HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY and always sunshine in your garden.
Greetings, Johanna
What a yummy post! I love chocolate and could eat it at any time of day :-) Belgique looks like a wonderful litte shop. Happy Valentine Day! Pamela
Donna, EVERYTHING is just wonderful on that table. I love the whole theme of Breakfast at Tiffanys and chocolate for breakfast.
To top it off, I have those same red plates and have not been able to use them well for years. I love how you did it. It looks wonderful.
Happy Valentines Day!
What a beautiful post, now I probably say that every time but this just stunning!!! Love the birds on the brick, and the story behind it!!! Oh how I long to go to Paris but who knows when I will ever get there!!!
Yummy chocolate, I tried to make some once, can't remember if anyone liked it or not, I will have to ask my family if they do.....
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Adorable! You have quite a collection of books. I see you guys are thawing out! We will have 70F here today.
Oh I do looooooooove a Lindt ball! Yummy!
Love your table girlfriend and I was LOL over you carring those tiles back from your vacation. Too funny!! The birds look lovely perched upon it. Wish I was there to enjoy a Valentines snack with you.
Hope your day is every bit as sweet as you are!
xx, shell
This is all so perfect. I LOVE the chocolate theme (that bread looks yummy!) Everything is beautiful including those feathered friends adorning your table. Thank you for this enchanting post!
Beautiful post something for all of the senses...so oppulent and rich in so many ways.(-:
Beautiful table, Donna...I like the red over the black/white checked plate. The lovebirds are adorable.
We were speeding through Wal-Mart, or as our pastor calls it - - - the watering hole, on Friday night and they were playing "Breakfast at Tiffany's" on the TVs in the electronics department!
This is such a beautiful post my friend. I love your collection of books! My hubby and I are going to France/Paris in 2013 for our 35th anniversary. Can't wait!
Now...DING! DING! DING! I am your 400th follower!!!!!
:)
Happy Valentine's Day!
xoRebecca
Wonderful post! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Happy Valentine's Day! Chocolate - the Breakfast of Lovers!
Everything is so beautiful!!! and chocolate bread sounds divine!!!
wow, what a beautiful display. shall i say beautiful and yummy, with that bread!
i can't check my email at work (boo) so i am responding in a comment. i think that first image is cheese! i have seen cheese shaped like a clog, so cheese shaped like a heart seems plausible to me!
Your table is really pretty, Donna. I love the warm rich browns and reds. Loved journeying to the top of the Eiffel Tower, too! Happy Valentine's Day!
Blessings, Beth
Your Valentine table is very nice with chocolate featured in different ways. The bread sounds delicious, hope you find a recipe to make some.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Judith
What a great Valentine breakfast! Love the photos!
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family! If you have time, please stop by for dessert! It's sinfully delicious!
Mary
Oh as usual, you have done the most beautiful vignette. I love all the elements you always put together and then your photos are always perfect. I would love that bread, it sounds fabulous. The stones are a precious keepsake, I would have brought some home too. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
HI there! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I just love your CHOCOLATE table! The love birds are wonderful. I don't drink coffee....I know but I know yours was probably delish! If that is your home on your header it is magnificent!!!!!!!!! Hope you had a great day. We are going out tomorrow. Did too much today and forgot to make reservations!!!! XO, Pinky
Hi Donna,
Well, my friend, you have outdone yourself with this delectable tea post! I love the lovebirds; adorable! The tile from France is beautiful! I would have most definitely brought home one or two myself! My youngest is going to France in June for a Math conference and he KNOWS he has to bring me back something from that most romantic city! I collect rocks so most likely a pebble or rock of sorts will be among the treasures! The chocolate bread sounds divine and I do adore those darling mugs with the kisses and hugs on them; perfect for this holiday! I love chocolate and your jar of chocolate is so appealing to this chocoholic! Thanks for sharing and for joining me for tea today. A lovely Valentines Day is wished for you and your hubby!
Blessings,
Sandi
Donna, I so totally "get" bringing home those tiles. I do the same sort of thing. Scharffenberger has a recipe for chocolate bread.
http://www.scharffenberger.com/re0003.asp
Happy Valentine's Day!
Becky
What a wonderful table you've set. I really like the love birds on the piece of a French chateau. Those XO cups are the cutest! Blessings, Kim
Hi Donna,
I know that when I click on your post, I'm going to find the most wonderful things. You present your treasures in the most amazing way, it just draws one in to look closely at each and every item! This table is gorgeous, so warm and welcoming. I love that stone tile, what a story...and those precious cups, perfect for this day. As always, thanks for sharing your treasures!
Sharlotte
Oh Donna girl I just got to giggling about Lucy and remembering that movie and her rock collecting..I'm lol!! I kid you not this brought tears to my eyes ha ha!!
I love all the chocolate and those plates are those ME design ones..Happy Valentine day to you and your sweetheart my dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria
Hi Donna. Hope you have enjoyed a wonderful day and evening with your sweetheart. Breakfast at Tiffany's is an all time favorite movie for me. Love the idea of chocolate bread. Beautiful table. Everything is so special. You always have treasures to share. ~ Sarah
What a lovely post, Donna. I love Lindt chocolates and that view from the Eiffel Tower is amazing. We meant to take my granddaughter to Paris and England for her spring break and would you believe that she would rather go to her friend's birthday party and a local Strawberry festival? LOL! So, we canceled our plans....Christine
Love your birds and the story behind them, love the table setting and you valentine mugs. Never heard of chocolate bread but sounds interesting. Oh yes, the antique jar with candy, love that too. Very nicely done post.
Blessings.
Yes, I can see why you brought those birds back from France! I love birds, have live ones and those little faux ones all over the place! Everything is just gorgeous..but the photo of the view from the Eiffel Tower is wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your memories and your pictures.
Mona
What fabulousness!.., I can hardly wait to see what you'll post each and every week!
Thanks so much for joining us once again for TTTT and also my 70th,'Tuesday Tea For Two'!..,
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
Outstanding!!! How do you do it?? Every week just gets better. Honoured that you wanted to share this special post with us.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings,
Pam
Lately, I've been having chocolate for breakfast every day! I keep hearing that dark chocolate is good for you, so why not? I hope someone has a recipe for Chocolate Bread, because it looks delicious!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol
Loved this post.. I do love the look of the pain de chocolat! scrumptious. Thanks for sharing all these lovely things. That Lucy movie is my favorite and it's how I feel when I am coming home from a trip.. My Mr. Romance doesn't carry my things either....
Donna:
Moon River was our wedding song, so you know this post touched my heart.
- The Tablescaper
Donna, I'm back to savor each image of the post again. Just had to pop back by for another bit of chocolate. ~ Sarah
Can I be your Honey Bun? I would LOVE a piece of that bread. Chocolate bread? SWOON! Sounds delicious. Your table is so pretty I'd love to join you.
Beautiful things, gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing.
What a fun tablescape you created. I love Audrey Hepburn. What a classy lady.
What a fun post. The table is wonderful!
Such a beautiful table you have set. Loved the post. .just perfect, everything. The picture from the ET took my breath! I really must get to France. Have you been back to see the chateau since the redo? You really must do that you know, and take lots of pictures. Great idea to bring tiles home, so perfect.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
What a charming post!! All of that luscious chocolate is wonderful and that bread...sounds fabulous!
Donna,
Your table is beautiful. I love doves, the chocolate, and the antique jar. But, then you whisked us off to Paris and my heart be still. And that fruit tart! Wow! What a wonderful Valentine's post! Thanks you for linking up and sharing!
Sherry
Beautiful post....loved all your photos. Happy VTT!
That was a fabulous post, beautiful table, and so well written...You sure know how to torture a girl on Weight Watchers!!
Carol
The xxoo cups are so darling and your chocolate bred looks so delicious! Bread, hocolate, coffee --all my favorite things!
Hope your Valentine's Day was nice, if those pics are any indication.. you surely did. love it!
Wow! This is beautiful. I can't get very far past the chocolate bread. My two favorite foods in the world!
WOW..Thanks for sharing and for the book recommendations...Your table setting is wonderful..I love your birds!
Oh, my gosh - what a gorgeous table setting! And I just love your cottage in the snow - I'm smitten! Belgique? Oh, I'll have to come down there some day - I lived in Belgium for two years!
What a gorgeous romantic table, Donna, love the birds and all things chocolate, yummy!! Thanks so much for joining in at VIF!!
hugs,
Debra
Hi Donna...
Ohhh my...your Valentine's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is absolutely delightful, my friend! Of course, who wouldn't just swoon over all that dreamy chocolate? I have never seen...nor heard...of chocolate bread but would love to try it! Did you ever find a recipe?
Well dear friend, I sooo enjoyed all of the pretties that you displayed on your beautiful table! The "XOXO" cups...sooo pretty! I love those! They really were so perfect for a Valentine's breakfast! Loved the pretty love birds that you used of the centerpiece! Girl, I can just see you picking up those french chateau's tiles and packing them in your suitcase! So cute! Sounds exactly like something I would have done as well! Hehe! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Valentine table and wonderful photos with us! The photo of the Eiffel sure brought back many fond memories to me!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
I'm so glad I saw your photo on Marty's blog today...I'm dragging my heels around blogland lately and I missed this post. This is such a beautiful post. The colors alone are yummy and so perfect with all of your treasures. My husband doesn't like chocolate...can you imagine? It certainly limits my choices for desserts we both like. He actually prefers Little Debbie Oatmeal Cakes to anything homemade...hard to imagine isn't it?
Your table settings are gorgeous!! It looks like it was a very sweet Valentine's day celebration. I love your birds!! :)
Have a very happy Pretty Friday!!
xoxo Gloria
Heavens above Donna! I have a few days off blogging and it takes me forever to catch up ... especially with long posts like this. LOL! Lovely posts all of them and I adore your little teddy bear in the previous post.
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Ess D'Ess Bears and Bearly Sane Studio
Where to start! This post is a feast for all the senses.
Donna, what a great post. I love Breakfast at Tiffany's. It is just a funky movie that is fun to watch. Glad she got you the chocolate bread recipe! Joni
Hi Donna~ What a lovely table and such inspiring photos!! I love all the little details you have added in and your bread looks absolutely delicious!! Yum! Thanks for sharing this over at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Now that's my kind of meal! Chocolate...perfect for Valentines Day. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay
Donna, this post was beautiful. All of the photos were lucious. I love chocolate for breakfast. I've never had chocolate bread, but I bet I could eat the entire loaf. Yummy! How neat that you brought some stones back from France. I would have been doing that too. Thank you for linking this to Favorite Things. laurie
How beautiful Donna...no wonder I'm a follower, I love all your things, you're so talented young lady! What a beautiful post, I haven't been around so I came over to visit you.
The photos are stunning, I love Breakfast at Tiffany's, she was a real icon of fashion and beauty. Back to you... The colours are beautiful they go so well with your lovelies. Just great honey.
XOXO
FABBY
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thanks for inviting me to this fabulous post!!! Your table-setting is amazing and I love the ideas you let flow into your decoration!
Oh, and I really would like to see the movie again, I saw it a VERRRRRY long time ago... Thanky for being a new follower and for all your sweet words! Warm & sunny hugs from Austria,
Traude
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