Thursday, December 8, 2011

Sweet Surprises

This is what I found on my camera this morning, even though I slept right through sunrise.  The view from our bedroom window that Henri captured for this sleepyhead. 





Want a quick snack idea?  I found the "everything bagel" pretzels at the grocery store last night and thought I might dip them in some white chocolate morsels for a sweet and salty treat. 



And then this morning inspiration hit me as I melted the morsels and then got distracted.  The white chocolate set up too fast and so I just slathered it on between 2 pretzels. 



Just look what Lee from The Way I See It sent me in the mail recently.  A lovely handcrafted rose pin. All I did was leave a comment on her post and she awarded me with this beautiful customized creation.  I just love it!




She has had her artwork featured in Somerset Apprentice, and she lives right here in Maine too. Thank you so much Lee, it was a very sweet surprise! 
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17 comments:

  1. Low Tide High StyleDecember 8, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Now that is a sunrise worth getting up early for, beautiful! And your pretzels look yummy. Love the pin too, and what a sweet thing for her to do!

    Kat :)

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  2. AngieDecember 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    That sunrise is breathtaking!! I agree Kat, I could get up for that! :D

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    You're welcome!! I love the sunrises here too- really spectacular.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Not sure which I enjoy more... sunrises or sunsets. Both are worth swooning over though. :-)

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  5. Lisa December 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    How very beautiful is that Sunset.
    I love it..Wonderful blog
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    Im back to blogging with a new address. Hope you find time to visit . With Christmas I know so much is going on.

    http://lisa-redwillow.blogspot.com/

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  6. spindrift,maineDecember 8, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Lili--that was a wonderful sunrise your husband captured! Thanks so much for sharing it. This morning in Mid-Coast Maine, after all that rain yesterday and last night, the very air looked so clean and fresh. What's up with that old saying, "Red sky at morning, sailors take warning", anyway??? It's been a beautiful day!

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  7. Completely CoastalDecember 9, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Always awesome to see gorgeous sunrises..., because I'm sleeping through all of them!!

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  8. Crown of BeautyDecember 10, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    The sunrise picture is awesome, Lili!

    Absolute breathtaking!

    Oh, and I love bagels and pretzels.

    I love them with herbed cream cheese...

    Lovely post!

    Lidia

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  9. Sandy, Sisters of SeasonDecember 10, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Hello Lili, Pretty pin . . . how sweet of Henri to surprise you with the sunrise photo. Pretzel with a rolo melted, top with a pecan or walnut . . . definitely can't eat just one. Addicting for sure. Blessings, Sandy:O)

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  10. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 10, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love the sweet and salty taste. Thanks for this snack idea. I'll have to try it. Cute pin too.

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  11. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)December 10, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Amazing sunrise - and wonderful Henri.

    Your little pin is darling and clever - what a nice treat.

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  12. Vicki BosterDecember 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Lili - wow - that sunrise photo is amazing! How blessed you are to have that fabulous view from your bedroom!

    Your pretzel goodies look sinful - totally!! I am afraid that I would eat more than just a few!

    I love the gift from your friend - that is the perfect pin for you!

    I hope you and Henri are settled in and ready for the Holidays - I'm sending love to you both~
    Vicki

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  13. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    that is so sweet that he took that sunrise for you! it's beautiful! i love your treat, i will have to try that one!! and your pin is so pretty, such a wonderful gift! have a great week!! xo suz

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  14. jennyfrecklesDecember 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Amazing sunrise - I bet I miss them all the time! I don't have a lovely man who will take them for me. :-(

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  15. JulieDecember 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Lili! Just got over to see this post. oh the numminess of those pretzel treats and how creative you are. I LOVE LOVE the shot Henri took. simply beautiful...Nature trumps anything any human could put together in a vignette or on a stage...oh my. the sweet pin from a sweet sister is precious...in many ways... Hugs to you and thanks for sharing, AND thanks for your thoughts for Kam. :-) :-) xoxoxoxo

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  16. ReenaDecember 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Such a beautiful sunrise! So loving it here in mid-coast Maine! Well, that is until the snow starts accumulating! Then it's back to Philly!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I came over for a visit from Heaven's Walk and I am so glad I did! Your photography is absolutely beautiful!

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