My charming friend Karen.

All day Karen helped me wash those enormous windows 

which go all the way around our house. 

Window cleaning formula: 
Bucket of warm water, a splash of white vinegar and a drop or two of dish washing soap AND a squeegee and clean towels.

Then she baked lemon cookies decorated with pansies and wild rose petals. 

And she brought a bouquet of her very special

Peonies.

And yes, maybe you guessed it, she is also the Karen who hand makes these very fine chocolates. 

Thank you Karen, you are a very special friend. 

Gina 

Happy Valentine's Day

Everyone knows that I love flowers.

But then . . . 

There is that special day 

when I love chocolates best of all.  

Happy Valentine's Day, dear friends. 

Gina 

Happy Valentine's Day

It's a very special day!

It's a day when we can throw caution to the wind 

and 

eat an entire box of chocolates. 

Have a most wonderful Day. 

Gina 

http://ginaceramics.blogspot.com/2011/02/-to-wear-all-year-around.html

and here is the direct link for just the hearts

http://www.exatmo.de/20366/trachten-schmuck-prachtvoll-verziert.html

If only

you could taste Karen's chocolates!

My friend Karen makes the finest, yes the very best Chocolates.  
I know.  I am a chocolate Aficionado.  I have tasted the best from every corner of the world.    

Even these chocolate leaves are made with re-tempered Belgian Chocolate. 

Bavarian Mint, Serrano Pepper with Lime Zest, Tagine, 

German Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry Likör, Grapefruit, Almond and Cheesecake are only a few names which belong to these superior and most delicious chocolates. 

Karen tells me that "she looses herself making chocolates and loves doing it".

I know that she will make some for you.  All you have to do is ask.

Wishing you and yours a most wonderful Easter Celebration.

Gina 

Happy Valentine's Day!

A chocolate for you.

And a chocolate for me.

Is the champagne on ice?

Wishing you a Grand Valentine's Day!

Gina