Wednesday, January 25, 2012

{just call me rudolph}




........and 499 tissues
sorry I haven't been around much lately
the flu bug came a calling
hope to be up and doing my "happy dance" soon
right now I'am off to bed with a new box of 500 tissues
just call me rudolph
xox
p.s.  all I can say is thank goodness for tissues....
how did they do it in the olden days with hankies
yuck
p.s.s......this isn't really what I am drinking
I don't think my tummy could handle this hot cocoa right now
we made it on the weekend
just wanted to show you how pretty it turned out
hot cocoa with peppermint ice cream

promise to visit you soon

73 comments:

michelle said...

Oh no sweet friend, I hope you feel better soon. Not fun at all.
The hot cocoa does look really pretty though.
xoxoxo

Unknown said...

Those snowie days will get you ever time. Take care and try to get some rest. I was going to say, hot tea is better.

Sherri B. said...

I am just getting over the same thing...never have I used so many kleenex! I drank a bottle of 'Natural Brew, Outrageous Ginger Ale' last night and finally settled the tummy...Hope you feel better soon! xo

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Oh Koralee,
I'm so sorry to hear that you've been poorly. Sending get well wishes from England and a speedy recovery.
You will soon be drinking that delicious hot cocoa ..... such a beautiful photograph as always. Much love XXXX

Anonymous said...

Having the Flu is terrible...Hope you feel better soon!

Teresa Kasner said...

Awwwww.. poor baby.. sorry you're sick. Hopefully you'll be good as new in record time. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Unknown said...

Get better quickly, sweetie. Sorry it has its grip on you.
May I have the cocoa ... looks yummy! Chuckle.
Have a great day~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Shelley in SC said...

Oh my word . . . hot chocolate with peppermint ice cream! Wow . . . totally over the top : ). Sure hope you're feeling better soon. ::sigh::

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Oh sweet friend, no no no to that darn flu BUG! It has knocked the socks off some of my colleagues and would you believe, that I am still SNIFFLING from a cold in NOVEMBER? Hardly any snow and mild temps this winter, but colds and flu to beat the band...my hugs to you sweet friend and my goodness, gotta try that cocoa recipe! Go back to bed now....Anita

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Oh Koralee, so sorry you are under the weather.. I was hit with a flu bug the other day and it left about as quick as it hit, thank goodness... Hope you are up and about soon.
Blessings, Penny

Pinecone said...

Oh sweetie - I hope you are bright and bubbly real soon!!!!
xo
Ashlyn

Sylvia said...

I am sorry to hear you are sick ...with a red nose :) but I hope you feel better soon, dear friend ! A great , great photo and very tempting hot cacao!
Take care , sending love your way

Draffin Bears said...

Oh Koralee, you poor dear, do hope you are feeling better soon and get over your nasty flu bugs.
seems to be a lot of flu bugs going around..

Sending get well wishes and hugs
Carolyn

Jane said...

Hot cocoa with peppermint ice cream - great idea! Do take care of yourself and get well soon!

lilybets said...

...feel better soon !!Usually I took cold in March...
:-(

tinajo said...

I hope you´ll get better soon, it´s no fun having a cold!

Simple Home said...

I hope you're feeling better soon my friend. Tissues do make things easier. Get lots of rest :) Hugs to you!
Blessings,
Marcia

Unknown said...

O dear hope you are feeling better real soon. Take lots of care. dee xx

found and sewn said...

i hope you are feeling better soon. hot chocolates should sort you out xx

Anna at the Doll House said...

It's no fun to feel too ill for hot cocoa especially when it looks as good as this.
Get well soon.

Anna

Martina said...

Get well soon Koralee! I'm kind of sick too with a bladder inflamation that slowly heels - patience and hot chocolate is just the thing! Best for a sneeze-free day!

It's me said...

That looks delicious !!...oooowwwwww i hope you feel better soon darling.......love from me...xxx..

Deborah said...

Hope you are feeling much better soon sweetie, you can then drink this again :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

Coco Rose Diaries said...

Awww get well soon my lovely. Gorgeous pic, I shall have to try peppermint ice cream in hot chocolate, it sounds delicious!

Love Vanessa xxx

magie said...

ohh dear, I hope you start to feel better soon. Pesky colds! I always find hot lemon and honey drinks help when I am feeling poorly.

That hot chocolate looks amazingly delicious!

Take care and take it easy..

andrea creates said...

oh no~get well soon!!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Just checking up on you precious.....Anita

JunqueMagnet said...

Wishing you a return to health soon.I had the flu in December.Took FOREVER to get over.Fairly certain someone in this house has been sick ever since.The year of unending illness.Rest up and smile on!

Hopelessly Romantic Art Studio said...

Sooo sorry! Hope you feeling better soon.
for tissues.
Gerri

Crafted by Carly said...

Sorry to hear that you've been ill. I've had a cold this week too - and I'm with you on the tissue thing (and the red nose thing)!!! ;-)
Get well soon.....
Carly
x

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Oh you poor thing, get well soon, my sweet friend. Sending tons and tons of anti-flu bugs your way xoxoxo Your cup must make you a wee bit less flu-y, just by looking at it, doesn't it .. Love xxxxx

Unknown said...

Hope you 'll feel better soon dear!

Dagmar said...

Sending you sunny healthy thoughts your way..the rain, the snow and now a cold....I will send you a sunny beach day!
Oxo
Much love and get better soon!
Dagmar

flowersandhome said...

O yes, thank goodness for tissues. We have been using them for years now and yet, at christmastime, my husband got.... a whole bunch of hankies as a christmasgift from his mom. They're big ones too so maybe I can make cushions out of them, a whole lot of cushions, to snuggle up soft and cosy while sick with the flu and having to use thousands of.... tissues. I wish you the very best and hope you feel much better again soon.
Bye,
Marian

Linda said...

I hope you're over this soon. I'm sending good wishes your way!

Leanne said...

The sniffles have arrived at our house too...take care and drink lots of green tea. xo

Gabriela Delworth - Certified Instructional Designer said...

Hello,

I hope you get better soon!


Gabriela

Helen Philipps said...

So sorry to hear you're not well, dear Koralee! I hope you get lots of rest and feel better very soon! Love the hot cocoa picture today...very delicious!
Take care!
Helen x

{oc cottage} said...

Oh rats! SO sorry to hear you are under the weather!
Somehow...so far...I have managed to avoid that bug
even though all around me have gotten it! Praying
for your speedy recovery...REST! REST! REST! {I guess
marshmallows on a steaming hot mug of Theraflu would
be kinda gross, huh??!! ;}

FEEL BETTER!!!!!

m ^..^

Willow's Quiet Corner said...

Ugh! I hope you beat that darn flu bug soon! It is no fun being down for the count! My nose has thanked me for switching to those tissues with lotion in them . . . they really keep it from getting red and sore! (BTW . . . that cocoa looks delish!)

jewels in the garden +: ) said...

feel better soon ms rudolph.

Anonymous said...

Oh no Dear Koralee! I so hope you feel better soon. A nasty virus make it through my entire family, and I hope we are done with it for the rest of the winter. Take care of yourself and get some rest. XO Helena

Madelief said...

Dear Koralee,

So sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I hope your daughters and husband take good care of you! I hope you get better soon!

Much love,

Madelief xox

Rizzi said...

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU HAVE THE FLU....THE FLU TAKES A LOT OUT OF YOU.....SO....YOU TAKE CARE....PUT ON WARM JAMMIES, AND WARM FLUFFY SOCKS.........AND GET PLENTY OF REST......CHICKEN SOUP AND LOTS OF HOT TEA........REST........RIZZI

à la parisienne said...

Get well soon, my friend.
Yes, hankies are sweet, but I don't think I would enjoy using one over and over when I am sick!

Mandy

K @ Aurora Blythe said...

Feel better soon! No fun being sick. Always love your cheery photos. Your viewpoint on living makes us all keep our perspective better. THank you!

noknittedknickers said...

Poor poor you. Hope you're feeling better. There's a giveaway on my blog that might make you feel a bit enter:). Big hug. C.x

polkadotpeticoat said...

Oh you poor thing, Your right on the hankies especially mens.......yuck! I hope your up and feeling better soon and your peppermint cocoa looks scrumptious!!

wendy said...

hot cocoa with peppermint...wow, yummy
I don't drink a lot of hot chocolate, as it is generally too rich for me. BUT...on a cold night when you want to feel cozy, it hits the spot.
but NOT when you are sick....right.
I hope you are feeling better. I don't know what they did with all those hankies, cause it was hard for them to do all that laundry in those days.
your posts are often times very simple
yet so lovely
thanks

Rosie said...

Oh Sweetie...I am so sorry! Here dear one, I will slice you up some bananas and milk, sprinkled with a bit of vanilla sugar. Snuggle back into your cozy little nest and sleep it away.
Hey, on a happy note, we just received a TON of fabulous "spring goodness" into the shop...oh it just makes me SMILE. There's even a little turquoise in the mix...wink, wink :) Oh dearest, I miss you! Get better so we can go for tea...xoxox...Rosie

Riitta Sinikka said...

Hello! I love your photo!!! Hugs!

Marilyn Miller said...

Oh I hope you are feeling better tonight and have a very healing good sleep.

Angel.Pearls said...

Love your 'medicine' -take care!!
Eva

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

I so hope you are better today my sweet bluebird! Now I am sick to my stomach....will this ever end, these sicknesses????

BE WELL TODAY, Anita

Tiedupmemories said...

Hello There! So sorry your not feeling well...... The cocoa loooks simply comforting! Yum! I haven't been around in awhile but I'm trying to get back into blogging! You are so inspiring and I love your uplifting ways....even when you have the flu!! Take care!
Air Hugs to you,
Tracy G.

Maria said...

Hi Koralee!
I hope you feel better soon dear ♥ Having a winter cold is tough... but you are right... thank goodness for tissues! Now, there are so many different kinds. Just before Christmas, I found that Puffs makes tissues infused with Vicks VapoRub! Oh they are so nice to use! I bought a box for everyone in the family! {Except Jason... he only had a carry-on bag to go back to TX :D

Your hot chocolate with peppermint ice cream looks divine!
Koralee, I just know that a Cuisinart ice cream maker is in my future ~ Do you make any lowfat ice cream recipes or frozen yogurts using the ice cream maker?

Well, I'm enjoying a few moments of peace and quiet at work and thought to enjoy some of them visiting you* It's always a JOY!
I wish you fast healing for both your cold and your poor nose!
God bless you always,
*xoxo*
~ Maria

FrenchBlue said...

Oh my babygirl,
I am sending you chicken soup by the fireplace wrapped in a big warm blanket and the BIGGEST HUG ever!
I LOVE You!!!!!!! Feel better my precious one. I am feeling better: but still no voice:(
XOXO
Janet

Vintage Home said...

OH dear so sorry you are not feeling well....I hope we can get some sunshine to carry you through the weekend...and into good health!

Apple Blossom Barn said...

Oh poorly you, I hope you are feeling much better soon, You will be back to your sunshiney self soon!
Denise
xxx

Maria Medeiros said...

Feel better soon! :( Big hugs!

Gloria said...

Awe...:( so sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I have come down with a bit of a flu bug too. Not fun stuff for sure. I am behind in the blogging world due to it. Prayers are being sent your way to feel better soon!!

Your posts that I have missed are bringing a smile to my face. I LOVE those TINS, and that penguin/owl cup is darling as well. Thanks for sharing!

Happy weekend!

xoxo...Gloria

Monica said...

I am so sorry you aren't feeling well :( And peppermint ice cream in hot chocolate???? Why didn't I ever think of that. And to think I recently just made some peppermint ice cream. I think I may have to try this for dessert soon. Please get to feeling better soon :)

Rosie said...

Hey there girlfriend! Glad to hear you are feeling up to a wee outing. YES, do drop in at the shop (so many new treasures to see), and no, unfortunately I won't be at the shop tomorrow, as Bill and I are doing a little kitchen reno...FINALLY tiled the back splash, behind the stove and are changing out the vintage chandies for a little cleaner look. I'm so excited :) But when you are feeling up to it, lets have tea.
Oh my yes, I have had the same trouble trying to sneak into Anita's kitchen...so lets just go in by the back door, shall we?
Have a happy weekend sweet friend...xoxo...R

Rosie said...

Just popped in to visit our dear girl...and when I copied her address I don't know if I gave you the entire address, so if that doesn't work, try this....."anita rivera"
....xoxo...R

Palomasea said...

Sending thoughts of healing, dear Koralee! So sorry to hear about the bug...lots of rest and tea.
Hope you are back to your sparkly self in no time!
Love and hugs,
- Irina

PJMCNeal said...

Hope by now you are all better! and Yes for tissues! Remember the flowers we used to make from them to decorate with! I am sure you must have made your share! I am also so blessed at your blog, it is just alittle dip of beauty and grace, and makes me smile. Love your creativity, and that you share it! love you lots, and even your rudolf nose! Aunty P.

francis said...

VAN HARTE BETERSCHAP ! that's be weel soon or something like that ......
Wish you lots of well ..................................................
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Hearts Turned said...

Oh no! Hope you're feeling better by now, sweet Koralee...the flu is absolutely no fun at all!

It's so nice to be visiting friends again after my blog break...it was good to have a little time off, though!

Hoping your weekend is lovely, despite all the tissues, dear friend (and you're right...I can't imagine how yucky to deal with handkerchiefs all the time!)

Julie

Jen Beaudet Zondervan said...

It does look yummy! Even when you're sick your posts still make me smile! You are a special person Koralee.
Jenniferxxx

malia said...

hope u are all better! xoxo

malia said...

hope u r all better!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I do so hope you're feeling better - lots of TLC (Tea, Love, and Care) will help I'm sure. Take care of you!

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

oh i will take a cup of this special brew! how hot and yummy does this look! you always make me smile!!!
hugs...