Oscars...Move over!!

I am overwhelmed...Thank you, thank you.  I want to say especially that Sharon at My Vintage Studio is da bomb!!  Forget a gold Oscar gals,  I received my goody box from her from a recent giveaway.  Holy Cow!  I wish I could be calm about getting such a box of coolness and remember to take pics BEFORE I rip all the adorable packaging details apart like a 3 year old.   But, alas you get to see all the goodies in the AFTER pics.  The beautiful tin was tied up in a ribbon that speaks to my heart..all pink and vintage.  The box was lined with an awesome linen napkin with rose cross stitch. 

  Need I say there is chocolate involved?  And gold...that beats Mr. Oscar any day.  2 beautiful silver spoons that I couldn't get a clear pic of their awesomeness.  Buttons, lace, and papers, Oh My, then throw in rhinestones and game pieces. 

This beautiful pin cushion just nearly killed me over.  It is exactly like the one my dear grandmother had many years in her bathroom hanging by the mirror.  Now, it is back in my life for reals.  Luv it.

And that's not all y'all.  More goodness with the wonderful tags she stuffed in there also.  The creativity here is beautiful.  Can you hug a tag?  Yep.  I'd love to be hugging you Sharon!  The lady holding the bouquet is actually the most adorable small book.  Be still my heart.  This was an awesome gift and has made my day.

Oh yeah, I know you are dying to know what I was wearing at this event on my own carpet.  Begin with the classic blue denim pants and topped with a deep navy t-shirt and layered with a soft and warm grey sweater of my grandmother's.  The shoes are all the rage...cross-trainers with a pink accent.  The hair...uhh....how do we describe it....Casual, brushing the shoulders with a slightly disheveled appeal.  Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Sweets for the sweeties

Cupid has gone and harvested some sweet little hearts for us!!

These yummy hearts of goodness were harvested from a local grocery. Boy, are they tasty too and we are just beginning.... Strawberries dipped in chocolate are Yummylicious. You just can't go wrong here folks. It's quick and easy.

Grab a few of these delicious gems and get started. I used my microwave to melt the chocolates. I worked in small batches in case they got overcooked, I wouldn't ruin too many chips. That happens WAY too often in my kitchen. At least I'm learning to cover my bases here!

Hurry them to the microwave before you eat them all straight out of the bowls!

Be careful and watch your chocolate chips and pull them out before they lose their little drop shape, but begin to get soft. At that point, stir them to a soft consistency. Not soft enough? Zap in the microwave for a couple more seconds and stir again. Now, start dipping. Voila!

I placed each berry in a mini muffin paper cup for easy handling. I prepared these for a meeting this week. We were enjoying a heart healthy focus on exercise and yummy snacks.

A learning moment to share-Ghiradelli white chocolate does NOT cooperate. EAT them alone and don't try to melt them. They do a wonky hardening that isn't pretty. Go with tried and true Nestle's chips.

Happy Valentine's Day eve!