Cha Cha Chocolate....

A little birdie..or shall I say a Lil Hoot gave me a little blog lovin this morning...Ms. Crawford, who is a die hard Kate Spade loyalist, informed me that Ms. Spade's Color of the Month just so happens to be Chocolate!

Well...I couldn't agree more!

They picked some fab chocolate finds 

but 

I couldn't help but add a few of my own!

Here's to a Month filled with Chocolate!!

All item found via Kate Spade

Chocolate Therapy #19

Image found via Sherbet Blossom

Dueling Designers...Part Sept...

Image 1 by Sweet Paul, Manipulated by Chocolate Creative Design: 

Image 2 by Holy City Chocolate

The days are getting longer but the nights are getting colder. Snow has been falling at an insane rate causing even the South to be covered in a blanket of white. We feel like we have been held prisoners in our own homes...So why not celebrate, invite some friends over and bring out one of my favorite treats...

Hot Chocolate!

The Dueling Designers are back and I couldn't help choosing a color that was near and dear to my heart...

Pantone 732C.

The fabulous Miss Amy Graver of Elements Design definitely outdid herself this time...in fact..I will admit..she rocked it!!!

I LOVE the idea of a Hot Chocolate party! The ideas are endless...Starting with a full fledged bar with some yummy liquors to add into this decadent drink.

or

Why not create a display with apothecary jars filled to the brim with homemade flavored marshmallows, glass bowls topped with the richest whipped creams and mason jars stuffed with peppermint sticks and chocolate flavored spoons.

My choice of Hot Chocolate??? Well look no further friends as I just so happen to know the maker of one of the best! 

This past August on the True and Wesson blog, I did a little post on my dear friend and college roommate's business, The Charleston Crepe Company. Since that time Rachel Byrne's crepe cakes have been in every bridal magazine out there!!

Luckily for us, her company, Holy City Chocolate , creates the most decadent Hot Chocolate EVER! The secret...it's filled with chunks of chocolate...

YUM YUM!!

So don't let the snow get you down...order up some Hot Chocolate, whip up some whip cream and invite some friends over to watch as the snow falls and your guests don their best woolly socks!!

elements design

row one :: embrace messy hair poster :: red + white mittens holding hot cocoa 

row two :: hot chocolate record :: hot cocoa with hearts :: equador chocolate stack  

row three :: blowing sliver star glitter :: hot cocoa envelopes :: wood wreath :: warm blankets

 row four :: hot chocolate fondant:: pom-pom knit hat :: truffle making  

chocolate creative design

1. Marshmallow Image found via weheartit 2. Door Image found via

3. Marshmallow Image found via weheartit 4. Socks Image found via Lark and Linen

5. Fur Coat Image found via weheartit 6. Spoon Image found via weheartit

7. Candle found via Anthropologie 8. Cocoa Image found via my tartelette

9. Spoon Image found via she who eats 10. Cocoa Image found via marie claire

11. Cocoa with Candy Cane Image found via weheartit

12. Scarf Image found via weheartit

Boards designed and created by Elements Design and Chocolate Creative Design

Chocolate Truffle Surprise....

Same thing, different year...Resolutions....

Every year I proclaim "I will get in shape!!". 

Blah Blah Blah....

Every year it's the same.. I try and try but then I have to battle those dreams of cream puffs that dance in my head.

Maybe, I shouldn't be so hard on myself..Maybe it's ok to indulge once in a while...

We'll friends this one is for you...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

These are as easy peasey to make as they are going down!!

Check out this ridiculously amazing recipe at Love and Olive Oil.

This post goes out to my friend, the Lovely Miss Sue Irvine, who just so happens to manage THE most fabulous and beautiful Inn in Connecticut, The Inn at Stonington.

Sue..might I suggest making these this afternoon before the snow falls..

Can you even imagine getting snowed in at The Inn at Stonington with these decadent treats...

My oh my!!!

Beer and Chocolate..OH MY!!

Have my eyes deceived me??? 

Is this even possible?? 

Beer and chocolate mixed together...

two of my favorite things... 

Well ladies and gentleman, it is and I can't wait to make this amazingly decadent dessert!

Guinness Extra Stout Chocolate Pudding....

Created by Chef Shane Philip Coffey, it is a dream come true!

Even better..these fabulous images found via Sprinkle Bakes.

What are your two favorite things?

Image found via Behance


Chocolate with Sprinkles!!!
YUM!