Thursday, March 17, 2011

Sweet Job

To end all my stories about this year's festival I have to finish with the desert... ha! I got to meet the man responsible for creating the concepts for Godiva Chocolates: David Funaro.

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I actually got to talk to him twice at two different events and was amazed at what he gets to do. One of the events I saw him at was a wine and chocolate pairing {flickr images}... to me that was just genius! He presented along with a sommelier {her name is Andrea Robinson} a selection of wines and chocolates that ranged from really bitter to sweet and even some with raspberry flavors.


David has developed and opened Godiva stores all over the world. He told me that currently they are focusing on international markets and expanding the brand... I guess he is just living "La Dolce Vita"
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31 comments:

  1. JoytiMarch 17, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    How wonderful that you were able to meet him :)

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  2. Life love, clutter and other beautiful things.March 17, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    the good life indeed!!! xox

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  3. little luxury listMarch 17, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Yum! What a delicious combination!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  4. kMarch 17, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    he is! what a dream job...i'd love to be surrounded by chocolate all the time :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Oh Godiva chocolates... yum! I could just do with some right about now.

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  6. MaddyMarch 17, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    A wine and Godiva chocolate tasting...that's heaven right there!

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  7. Audrey AllureMarch 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    That's awesome you got to meet him!

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  8. Kristin HMarch 17, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    How fun! and how great! MMMMM Godiva my favorite gift!

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  9. KatiePerkMarch 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Jealous.com!!!

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  10. Couture CarrieMarch 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Very cool, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  11. Brooke TMarch 17, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    That's so cool!! I love those chocolates! OF course, who doesn't? ha

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  12. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEMarch 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    First of all, YUM! Second of all, so cool! Third of all, you look gorgeous :) xoxo

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  13. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Mmmm Godiva...

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  14. erika soroccoMarch 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Ooh, truly the type of job that dreams were made of. Now I'm craving chocolate! :P

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  15. MizdragonflyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Dark chocolate and red wine together, it's SO delicious!

    And thanks for stopping by my blog - now following you, hope you'll follow me at mizdragonfly.blogspot.com :)

    K.

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  16. StephanieMarch 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    What could be better that a job that involves dark chocolate??? La Dolce Vita, indeed!

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  17. kimbirdyMarch 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    oh i would love a wine & chocolate pairing! and i think it's so great that you got to meet such interesting people. hopefully that made all the hard work totally worth it.

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  18. Diana MieczanMarch 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    How amazing that you had a chance to meet him. Love! Kisses and hugs, darling

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  19. A Crimson KissMarch 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Mmmm, how delicious and exciting! I'd love to learn more about chocolate and wine pairings!

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  20. JessicaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    It's so great you got to meet him! I love Godiva chocolates.

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  21. Fé...March 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Wow that's very fortunate of you. That's such an opportunity!

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  22. Tiffany KadaniMarch 17, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    So awesome! What an incredible experience. I love that you get to pursue your talents in such a unique way. Way to go!

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  23. Jaime @ laviejaimeMarch 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    cool! who doesn't love godiva? :)

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  24. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}March 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    La dolce vita is right!! As awesome as that job sounds, I'm *SO* glad it's not mine...I would be ginormous after a week with access to all that fabulous chocolate! *blush* I apparently have littl/no willpower...(c:

    Happy St. Patty's Day!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    so cool!

    xo Alison

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  26. NikkiMarch 17, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Wow! I'm in awe. I feel like if that were my job the weight of expectations would crush me. So much for confidence, I guess that's what chocolate and wine is for ;)

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  27. BrandiMarch 17, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    That definitely sounds like the sweet life to me. Maybe you and I should team up and do the same.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Oh this is too awesome. I love that you got meet him and everything! Awesome!

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  29. GracieMarch 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Ahh that would have been wonderful! Great experience and great chocolate!

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  30. LinnMarch 19, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Hi girl;:)
    Great post, and I have really enjoyed these posts...
    The men on the left was cute:)

    Have a great weekend.

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  31. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMarch 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Now that's livin'!!

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