chocolate box

Something that seems unreal because it is so appealing or attractive. The phrase is always used before a noun. This charming little town is totally full of chocolate box houses.

See also: box, chocolate

References in classic literature ?

Miss Chalice, who had a clever dexterity which impressed Lawson notwithstanding his contempt for feminine art, started a picture in which she tried to circumvent the commonplace by leaving out the tops of the trees; and Lawson had the brilliant idea of putting in his foreground a large blue advertisement of chocolat Menier in order to emphasise his abhorrence of the chocolate box.

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Keep an eye out for the a third Craft Chocolate box that will be launched during 2019.

Beyers gets crafty with new chocolate range

Known as the "chocolate box girl", Lynda would often be compared to the girls whose pictures featured on chocolate boxes.

Wear some colour for the 'chocolate box girl' TRIBUTES If you want your tribute to a loved one to appear on this page contact Anna Lewis on 029 2024 3641 or email anna.lewis@walesonline.co.uk

While they may not be as spacious as some other property types, the traditional "chocolate box" cottage was found to be the least expensive in terms of the whole property, with an average price of PS606,000.

Rural idylls with better value by a country mile

Love Chocolate Box PS25, M&S THIS shouts old fashioned glamour with its beautiful heart-shaped box.

SWEET NOTHINGS

Includes an overnight stay, a bespoke chocolate box, a welcome cocktail, a chocolate facial and breakfast the next morning.

Chocolate spa package featuring Nutella martinis and chocolate facial launched at this hotel; The Varsity Hotel and Spa is offering a Deluxe Chocolate Package for serious chocolate lovers

The Chocolate Box's owner, Charity Penn, falls even further under the island's moonlit spell as she joins Althea Bays and the rest of the turtle watch team to witness a new generation of baby sea turtles hatch and make their way into the wide ocean.

In Cold Chocolate

"Life is like chocolate box. each chocolate is like portion of life some are crunchy, some are nutty, some are soft but all are delicious.

Let's celebrate #WorldChocolateDay

Tesco Finest Safari Print Chocolate Box, PS6.50 These stylish chocs were inspired by catwalk prints (but possibly not eaten by the models).

CHIC LIKE CHOCOLATE; Christmas food special; From sleek and stylish to cute and kitsch, there are so many great chocolate gifts this year and we want to eat them all..

GREAT excitement at The Nags Head, Ainley Top, this week after rumours began circulating that the ivy which has adorned this wonderful chocolate box hostelry might be torn down.

Nags Head ivy cull not a massacre

The winner of round one then dictates who cooks what in round two, choosing from a range including The Global Box, The Chocolate Box, The Left Overs Box, The Egg Box you get the drift.

WE LOVE FOOD

She had wanted one ever since, but she knew it was expensive, and only the regular chocolate box was given to each factory worker every year.

YULETIDE STORY FOR YOUNG READERS - The sweetest Christmas ever

Speakers in the Author's Den on ASaturday will include Andy Mulligan, author of The Ribblestrop Trilogy and Trash, and Cathy Cassidy, creator of the Chocolate Box Girls series.

Secret Garden of books

The brewers of Samuel Adams and the chocolate makers of TCHO have teamed up to create the Love of Beer Chocolate Box featuring simple, delicious pairing of two classics-Samuel Adams Boston Lager and THCO PureNotes Dark Chocolate.

Chocolate and beer: you can't beat that

Step 3: Famous By Sue Moxley Lip Collection in Chocolate Box, pounds 9, (from Superdrug), has four choices in the palette, with each shade being a hot trend for spring.