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Mast Brothers Video

We don’t often post links to random videos here on Chocablog, but when Ed David got in touch to share his video about Brooklyn’s finest, Mast Brothers, we thought it was such a beautiful piece that we wanted to share it. Thanks, Ed!The Mast... about 1 hour ago From Chocablog

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i don't feel guilty

ffffoundWhen I was seventeen I saw you at a friend's birthday party. It was black and red themed for some reason, and you showed up in black skinny jeans and a red shirt with a red indian feather in your hair. You were twenty two. I saw you... about 18 hours ago From Le Love

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“The Dating Game" Date Night

When you find your relationship getting stuck in a rut, surprise your spouse with a new you...well, three new yous! You're both sure to get a laugh out of this dinner date based on TV's "The Dating Game" where a bachelorette would question three... 1 day ago From Love, Actually

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just because...

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A Little Preview of a Gorgeous Wedding at Bartle Hall on Sunday

Vintage Wedding Bouquet I'll show you more later on in the weekShare 2 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Katie & Russell Lamping's Vintage Bartle Hall Wedding Day

When I first met up with Katie and her Mum Julie about a year ago we hit it off instantly, Katie has a love of English Literature as I do we both love Jane Austen's Pride Prejudice which was her muse for the planning of this glorious wedding... 3 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Justin Waldron

J.W.Pure photography.His blog. 3 days ago From Loveology

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Kup Kup!

(From Japan...all the way to Greece...)Oh, so strange I haven't bloggedabout Kup Kup before!(Maybe I did,but definitely a long time ago.)I absolutely ADOREher work.Every single pieceis just so stunninglyoriginal and beautiful!What do you think?As... 4 days ago From Loveology

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In the FD Nerve Centre this Week A Very Tall Man From Metz, Some More Floral ...

First off then, the very tall man from Metz, he is our new FD Heart Throb (only for this week though, Hans is still our number one!) & Christina's new secret screen saver Martin Vered Commercial Director of Metz, he was unusually honest, he was... 5 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Between

Just a very short postfor now.I just made another onebut I am waiting forpermission to use the photographs.(All images via Johner.) 5 days ago From Loveology

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for just me

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Happy Parents’ Day

‘The Family is Nature’s masterpiece.’ – George Santayana Parenting is the most rewarding experience in the world… and the most exasperating. The birth of a child brings ecstasy and terror in equal measure. Parents assume responsibility... 7 days ago From Flora2000

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Classic Rose & Gerbera Wedding at The Great Hall at Mains

We don't really do that many all rose wedding bouquets but of course if this is the design our bride would like then we are more than happy to oblige, so classic simplicity was the order of the day and as with all of the weddings we create here... 7 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Rachel's Many Birthday Cakes & Some Glorious Blue Flowers

Rachel's Coffee & Walnut Cake created by EmmaEmma & Rachel Happy Birthday Cake with candlesThen there was a Chocolate hedgehog cake but I haven't got a picture of that, a girl can't have too many cakes on her Birthday!.~Some Tuberosa just cos I... 8 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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status

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If your mother was interested in flower arranging, or you are a particularly attentive florist patron, or for some reason or another you have had to dismantle a flower arrangement, you may have encountered a green, spongy substrate into which all... about 2 hours ago From Flowers 4 U

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Hosting a Wine-Tasting Event

Not too long ago, I was asked to put together an elegant wine tasting event. It was such a treat to design a party with the sole purpose of saying “Thank You” to some of our local 1-800-FLOWERS customers! I quickly got to work, planning and... about 6 hours ago From Julie's Floral Lifestyle

Sharon & Neil Bredbury's Elegant Wedding Day

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Last Sunday morning we were delivering the bridal bouquets for Sharon & Neil's Bartle Hall wedding day, Sharon was still at the hairdressers when we arrived and Neil was on the front washing his fabulous car, so Sharon's girl's helped me out with... about 8 hours ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Materialism.

My Kokeshi dolls arrived!All the way from Japan,in only 1 week!They are even more beautiful in real life,but I am lazy and post the Ebay pics.The seller is really great.Take a look at the shop, if you like. And,another great package arrived!From... 1 day ago From Loveology

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When Should You Thank Someone?

Saying thank you is more than just being polite   Telling someone thank you is not only good manners, but it is also one of the ways we build relationships with people.  For many little things, simply saying “thanks” or “thank you” is... 1 day ago From MyFlorist

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The Chocolate Tree Dark Chocolate With Strawberry & Pepper

This is the last of the three Chocolate Tree bars I picked up on my recent trip to Edinburgh. It has crushed black peppercorns and dried strawberries, which struck me as an interesting and unusual combination.I’d had chocolate with fancy... 2 days ago From Chocablog

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i love _________

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A Little Preview of Nicola & Andrew's Wedding Reception at Bartle Hall

Bridal Wrist Corsage of Phalaenopsis Orchids and Patience Roses Dahlias and Roses The Balmoral Suite looked amazing with candelabras and a full tented ceiling by Creative Cover Hire Share 5 days ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Comedy Club Date Night

It's time to get you and your date laughing together! (something you may not have done since your engagement photos when the photographer suggested you laugh for the photo.....)For this date, you'll be turning your home into a Comedy Club. So,... 7 days ago From Love, Actually

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Chocolatiere Chocolate Melting Pot

We’re always being sent chocolate to review here at Chocablog, so when the good folks at Prezzybox.com asked if they could send us something, we didn’t think twice about it. We weren’t expecting kitchen gadgets!This “Chocolatiere” costs... 8 days ago From Chocablog

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Franche Lippee...

come over hereand stay. The colors and prints are stunning,aren't they? I really like the shapeof the clothing.It seems so looseand comfortable... The cute little detailsare the best about FL, in my opinion. They also haveFranche Lippee Grande... about 7 hours ago From Loveology

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Go*Do Organic Chocolate

This little lot was sent to us by Italian company Go*Do who will be launching in the UK in September.According to the company web site, they take their ethical responsibilities seriously, with the cocoa and cane sugar coming from “selected... about 12 hours ago From Chocablog

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Summer Woodland

Summertime sunshine brings such an abundance of gorgeous flowers! Craspedia, scabiosa pods, poppie pods and sunflowers are gathered in a natural forest bowl made of of sphagnum moss, lichens and branches. The crisp yellows and luxurious greens... about 15 hours ago From Flora2000

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The Sublime Wedding Reception of Nicola & Andrew at Bartle Hall

"The sun shines on the righteous" as the saying goes and this was a seriously sunblessed evening and Bartle Hall looked completely glorious.~Jason and I were very lucky to be invited to these wonderful celebrations, what a superb evening we... 1 day ago From Flower Design Stannes

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Zotter Butter Caramel

One of the peculiar things about working for Chocablog is that I rarely have any idea what any of the other writers are up to until I read their reviews. Dom and I will occasionally consult as to what we have ‘in the pipeline’ but generally... 1 day ago From Chocablog

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Summer Abstract

Looking for something different? We’ve got it! The Persimmon! Yes, the same persimmons that you eat. A lovely persimmon branch filled with immature persimmons is the inspiration for this delightful contemporary design. Add a bit of grass, a... 2 days ago From Flora2000

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risk

thedisneyprincess“Cinderella walked on broken glass, Sleeping beauty let her whole life pass by, Belle fell in love with a beast, Pocahontas risked her life for a feast, Jasmine could have had anyone but she chose a poor man, and Ariel, she ... 2 days ago From Le Love

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Love Everyday E-Book

You know, I have people email me often asking for advice about their marriage. The hard part about that is..... I'm not a marriage counselor nor am I an expert. I'm going on 5 years of marriage and I have lots to learn. So, it's not that I'm... 3 days ago From Love, Actually

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Askinosie San Jose Del Tambo 70%

Askinosie is an American bean-to-bar chocolate maker, based in Springfield, Missouri. Shockingly, in over four years of writing about chocolate practically every day, this is the first time we’ve reviewed one of their bars. That just goes to... 3 days ago From Chocablog

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open ended boy

kelsey recklingI sometimes feel like I'm such a walking cliché. Being a commitment phobic doesn't make me seem edgy, more different or more complex. It's a fact, one I have had doubts about, but has just been called out on by my best friend... 4 days ago From Le Love

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Zhena’s Gypsy Chocolate Jasmine Tea

One of the nice things about World Market is that, besides the occasional snow-cone or cookie samples, there are always coffee and/or tea in the back of the store. Perfect to pick up while browsing the chocolate shelves, not to mention effective... 5 days ago From Chocablog

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Sugah! Fog Burner

Wow. I suspect that there might be some coffee in this here chocolate because I can smell it before I even open the bar and I feel more awake by just looking at it. Impressive. Or maybe that has something to do with the fact that the wrapper... 6 days ago From Chocablog

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Freia Premium Passion Fruit

Freia is a long established Norwegian chocolate manufacturer, with a shop in Oslo since the late nineteenth century. Rebranded in Sweden and elsewhere as Marabou (due to existing copyright problems), Freia was bought out by Kraft some years ago.... 7 days ago From Chocablog

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love between my family

clarence chinThe last couple of weeks I'm start to realize some things I need to get of my chest. This is my story of the love between my mother and my father, the love between my mother and my stepfather, and the love between my family, or the... 7 days ago From Le Love

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Saying You’re Sorry and Meaning It

It can be difficult to say you’re sorry.  No one really wants to admit to being wrong, but sometimes we are, and it’s important to know how to apologize.  Saying you’re sorry can save your relationship, smooth over family troubles, and... 8 days ago From MyFlorist

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Sweet Sayings with Ice Cream

I found a great idea the other day while browsing One of a Kind Gifts--these girls have lots of cute ideas to browse! So, I've borrowed one of their ideas to share with all of you.You may have noticed that Ben & Jerry's has many fun,... 9 days ago From Love, Actually