Tuesday, December 6, 2011

{remembering not to forget.....}


...........that hot cocoa is not just for kids
it is especially useful to bathe drooping spirits after
 a terrible-rotten-no-good-day
or
to celebrate a
 phenomenal-marvelous-as-good-as-it-gets-day

and remember not to forget that dollop of vanilla ice cream on top..........pure bliss

xox
Just for today.....
be enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own

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47 comments:

Hearts Turned said...

One of my favoritest favorite things....heavenly hot chocolate on ANY kind of day! Oh, friend...you always know how to make the simplest of things seem like the most wonderful...maybe because they truly are!

Wishing you the most lovely of lovely days tomorrow, dear Koralee...

Julie

Dagmar said...

so happy to see your post..must get some icecream...and lovely to give us such a sweet reminder about sharing joy!
ox

Lulu and Co. said...

oh my! i must add a dollop of vanilla ice cream in my next cup! beautiful words and great reminder to rejoice in others success and their joy!
xo,
Lulu

Blessed Serendipity said...

Isn't it amazing how a little special treat like this feels so special and celebratory? Hope you didn't have a rotten day but it's a good as it gets day.

xo,
Danielle

Special 'K' said...

Oh... you are making my mouth water. Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

Teresa Kasner said...

Nummy photo.. you're right.. we adults need to have hot cocoa more often.
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Monica said...

I've never heard of putting ice cream on your hot chocolate ...... hmmmmm sounds like it has wonderful possibilities. I hope your week is going well :)

Alessandra said...

hehehehe these days I am forgetting to remember things!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

MMM... hot cocoa is a perfect treat in the winter! Love it! :)

Unknown said...

Would you get that cup over here quickly puleez!

Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Unknown said...

Loved your thought for the day, posted on twitter! (do you have a twitter acct my dear?)

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emilyandtheyellowhouse said...

Yum! Sounds lovely! :)

Unknown said...

I love this last line you put on your post today. I think it really show a lot about character and what kind of friend you are when you are just as happy for someone else's success and riches as you are about your own. Great encouragement!

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Sylvia said...

I love hot cocoa as I love everything with chocolate .
I wish you a phenomenal- marvelous- as - good- as - it gets day !
Cheers !

Silvia C said...

Chocolate. You can't go wrong with chocolate. It makes everything better.

tinajo said...

I LOVE hot cocoa - yummy! :-)

No sign of the package yet? *Crossing fingers* that it will arrive soon! :-)

It's me said...

Not today darling......please read my post.......for today...i love you....xxx...

Unknown said...

I would never have thought have putting icecream with it ;-)) Enjoy and have a lovely day, dee xx

Hoola Tallulah said...

we have been drinking hot chocolate at work since the weather turned, the dollop of vanilla ice cream is super tempting!

Unknown said...

We are in the season for iced chocolate around here, dear Koralee!!! So good!!!
I wish you all the best!!!
Bela

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Oh, the vanilla ice cream is a MUST!!!! What two DIVINELY INVENTED flavors, non? THANK GOD FOR THEM!!!

Oh dearest, DID YOU ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS SONGS??????? I too had a phenomenal weekend by going to see two of my little girls dance as mice in the Nutcracker. To see all the levels off dancers and even some TEACHERS do their GRAND JETÉS with such great precision was a JOY. What pure bliss indeed to witness the celebration in the tradition of our lives.

IT IS WEDNESDAY INDEED! Today is novel studies and a poem in English class and in French science, research on GERMS!!! Not a bad day, I HOPE!

LOVE TO YOU! Anita

Becky said...

Oh so delish!

magie said...

I had never thought of putting ice cream in hot chocolate..I am going to have to try this! I just adore the rose saucer, it is just so pretty!

Martina said...

Must try this dollop of ice-cream - love hot chocolate in wintertime, especially homemade one! Have a sweet day!

Anonymous said...

But what if I forget to remember to not forget? lol

As always, you deliver calm and pause ... Reflection ....thank you darling!


Ciao Bella.


C R E A T I V E. C A R M L I N A.

Ruth Yoder said...

Have a great day! thanks for the inspiration!

michelle said...

Oh that looks so good and yes, something so soothing can certainly be used for so many occasions. I will have to try with the ice cream next time, YUM!!!
I hope you are enjoying the holidays season so far sweet friend.
xoxo

Helen Philipps said...

Mmmm that is a very sweet idea! Thank you for sharing this treat, and the thoughtful words too. Hope today was a lovely day for you, Koralee.
Helen x

Trisha Brink Design said...

Oh my, I so needed this suggestion & the encouragement for this morning. I may just go ahead and bathe in hot cocoa later....yep....that ought ta do it?! Hoping you are enjoying the season dearie!
T.
xx

Gabriela Delworth - Instructional Designer said...

Hello,

So true...It's too bad I can't grab it! :o)


Gabriela

Libbie said...

That is so true about being happy for others! So much more joy in life when you are!

& I actually never thought of ice cream in hot chocolate :) What kind of mom am I ? :)

Vintage Home said...

Hmmmmm ice cream on top is the best! yummy looking picture!

Marilyn Miller said...

Hadn't thought of vanilla ice cream in hot chocolate. Now I have the ice cream, but no hot chocolate. This must be remedied.

Unknown said...

loving hot chocolate these days ... but i have yet to try it with ice cream .... yum, yum! now i must! xoxox

Jill said...

So true!! so glad you reminded me! :) off to warm-up a cup now, with extra marshmallows and sprinkles too!!
Happy day sweet friend!
Blessings,
Jill

Rizzi said...

OH HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MARSHMALLOWS OR VANILLA ICE CREAM....SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD.............
A CUP OF THAT WONDERFUL GOODNESS CAN LIFT ANYBODIES DAY.......RIZZI

scarlett clay said...

Yummm..I can almost smell that yummy hot cocoa through the screen. :)

Irma said...

mmmmmmmm
IrmaXXX

FrenchBlue said...

Pass me the pink & white marshmallows please~~~
XOXO
Hugs my beautiful friend!

davidd said...

Your blog made me happy. Thank you for sharing this treat, and the thoughtful words too. Hope you had great day!

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Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

OH KORALEE!

I STAYED HOME TODAY just to get some sleep and catch up on my Christmas cards, blog posts and ideas for Etsy!!!! But yes, TOO many meetings, too many assemblies, too many pull-outs for this or that, and too many little fires to put out!! Oh I am so glad you are going to Seattle this weekend dearest; you are going to have a blast with your beloved. Hmmmm...I think Ruben and I will go out too this weekend and then come home to some homemade CHICKEN/THYME soup with carrots, potatoes and spinach! MUCH LOVE TO YOU SWEET ONE!!!! Anita

Victoria said...

a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top!!!!
why has no one told me of this until now!!!!
....never too late to be utterly delighted with the simple things in life.

My Beautiful World said...

Just found your beautiful blog I have enjoyed looking around and reading your past post, I could go a cup of that right now. I'm now following you so I can keep in touch nice to find new friend on blogger. Hope you have a lovely day.

Always Wendy

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Koralee,

Yum, looks so good and I am sure that would make you feel very happy.
Have a lovely weekend, dear friend

Hugs
Carolyn

Maria said...

Hi Koralee ~ I'm spending one last little quiet moment before I leave school ~
I'm typing here in my classroom with Christmas decorations mostly up... still need to hang up the snowflakes...
...Sipping the last of my Earl Grey ♥
So nice to visit your sweet post. I really enjoyed your recipe for the hot cocoa spoons in Where Women Cook. It's a beautiful idea, delicious and what a presentation! The best cocoa IS made with milk * you are so right about that!
I wish you a wonderful Friday, Koralee ~ and a few quiet, cozy cups of tea * * *
~xoxo~
Maria

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Wishing you a wonderful time gearing up to the Holiday Season, dear Koralee. Hot Chocoa is on the list, though I prefer the marshmallows ;))
Love to YOU xxooxx

Sue said...

Vanilla ice cream huh? I haven't tried that. I had a cup today with whipped cream and shortbread. I had my physical today and thought I earned a little treat!