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Yummy Link: DIY Wine Charms

partysugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:28:33 -0800

Instead of spending money on wine charms that match your table's Thanksgiving theme, make your own! The technique is unique, original, and oh-so-easy! So get crafty! - Hostess with the Mostess

Off To Market Recap: Drink Markers

partysugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:03:38 -0700

How annoying is it when you're at a party and you put your cup, wine glass, or beer bottle down and when you turn around there are five identical cups, glasses, or bottles surrounding yours? While it sucks for you, imagine how hard it is on the hostess!? At the end of the party every counter and table top is filled with half empty cups, bottle, and glasses. Luckily some clever person invented the handy dandy little drink marker! From charms to bottle bracelets, I asked you to help me find the most fun and fabulous drink markers. You searched for functional, stylish, and easily reusable drink markers and saved your markers in the Yum Market with the keyword tag Drink Markers.

Dcmurray1970 found delicate beaded wine glass charms that are gorgeous. Guests can choose their favorite color but what happens when I'm serving drinks in a stemless glasses or bottles? That's when I can turn to static cling drink markers which can stick to any cup, bottle, or glass making them functional and festive. Awesome bookmark mellie_608!

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For more on Team's fun bookmarking feature read geeksugar's how to.

Off To Market: Drink Markers

partysugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:01:38 -0700

Isn't it the worst when you're at a party and you put your cup, wine glass, or beer bottle down for a minute and when you turn back there are five identical cups, glasses, or bottles surrounding yours? Sure it sucks, you have to go get a new cocktail, but can you imagine how hard it is on the hostess? At the end of the party every counter and table top is filled with half empty cups, bottles, and glasses. To avert this inevitable fate, drink markers are a must have for every party gal! I'm in need of a new set (or 2) and want you to help me find them. Please search the internet for the most fun and fabulous drink markers. They should be functional, stylish, and easily reusable. Save your markers in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Drink Markers.

For more on Team's fun bookmarking feature read geeksugar's how to.

Never Lose Your Beer Again

YumSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 14:30:19 -0700

You've probably seen various wine tags/charms that help you determine which wine glass is yours, but have you ever seen beer bands? These simple reusable bands, which come in packs of 12, stretch to fit around beer bottles. Now you'll never have to question whose beer is whose. There are four varieties to choose from: drunk terms, designated driver (2 driver bands and 10 drunk ones), personalities and mine. Each set of 12 is available for $6.49. Pretty cute, but I have a feeling my drunk friends would accidentally throw theirs out in the trash!

Pac-Man Wine Charms: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:45:23 -0800

Pac-Man updated to drinking age! These handmade Pac-Man Wine Charms use characters from the vintage arcade game to make markers for wine glass stems, which is mucho helpful during a party.

For $12 you get a set of six of these charms, and the ultimate compromise in growing up (or, well, growing older). Old vice, meet new vice.

What do you think of these? Classy enough for a wine party, or too childish for your taste?

Yummy Links: From Caramel Apples to Wine Glass Charms

partysugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:45:27 -0700

Get excited for Halloween by making tricked-out caramel apples. - Chow
If caramel apples aren't your thing, why not make chocolate pumpkin pie bars instead? - Baking Bites
Ditch communal snacking and eat healthier. - FitSugar
The Michelin Guide has announced the 2009 stars for restaurants in New York City. - Epi-Log
Would you wear a bacon tiara? - Serious Eats
Leftovers are the key to budget cooking. - Simply Stated
Which sandwich bread is the best for you? - The Kitchn
Learn how to make your own stylish wine stem charms. - Hostess with the Mostess

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Cool Idea: Julene Harrison's Papercut Artwork

CasaSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:00:32 -0700

I've completely fallen in love with British artist Julene Harrison's papercut artwork - which you may recognize from my Love Your City? Say It With Art slideshow. From one sheet of paper, she cuts these ornate frames with stunning typography and intricate imagery inside them. Many have romantic messages like, "I Carry Your Heart I Carry It in My Heart" or "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and even "Will You Marry Me?" She's also created more eccentric papercuts like the one that reads "I Have to Return Some Videotapes," and been commissioned by a Finnish ad agency. Each is more charming than the next - so much that I was inspired to re-create a San Francisco-themed papercut like this one for a couple of friends who are moving away. To see it,read more.

I did a little Photoshopping to change the text to "You Will Be Missed," added in an airplane and a glass of wine, and replaced Coit Tower with a frame for a photo of my pals. I've made some papercuts before from paint swatches, but using thin white printer paper was much easier. Since I've been using X-acto knives for years for all of my decoupage crafts, I was comfortable cutting . . . but I can't compete with Harrison's talent for design!

Would you like one for yourself or a loved one? You can have Julene make a custom papercut for you with whatever words and imagery you like!

Gossip Girl Producer Sells in Los Feliz

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:00:56 -0700

Josh Schwartz, who's best known for producing and writing shows such as Gossip Girl, The OC, and Chuck, has sold his Los Feliz, CA, home for $2.15 million.

The beautiful 1928 home was originally listed in April for $2.4 million. Given that other celebs have been forced to lower their prices by close to half a million, this price drop doesn't seem particularly harsh, especially given the real estate market's current woes.

The house itself is absolutely lovely, with great bones and much of its original Spanish detailing. Updates like tropically landscaped outdoors areas, a koi pond, heated pool, and a grotto spa perfectly accent the charming house's Spanish-style edifice. Inside the 3,468-square-foot home, the new owner (who's the former creative director for 7 For All Mankind), can enjoy such features as vaulted ceilings, a downstairs screening room, Saltillo tile floors, five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, and numerous fireplaces. I also love that this home's library has a sliding bookshelf that opens to the wine cellar. Overall, this is one of the more charming celebrity homes I've seen in a good while.

Want to take the full tour? See lots and lots of photos when you read more.

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Little Black Book: Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

In the French village of Martillac, just eight miles from Bordeaux, lies a charming white-washed country chateau amidst acres upon acres of grape vineyards called The Sources de Caudalie. The hotel boasts 49 guest rooms, two restaurants and an incredible Vinothérapie Spa that incorporates actual grapes, vines, seeds and local spring water in their treatments.

Caudalìe launched in 1993 by a young couple, Bertrand and Mathilde Thomas who were passionate about starting a beauty brand. In a Bordeaux vineyard, they met pharmacy professor Dr. Vercauteren who revealed that grape seed oil is 10,000 times more powerful at fighting off free radicals than Vitamin E. Since it had already been established that free radicals are what causes premature signs of aging, the three got together to develop Caudalie.

Today, Caudalie has over 30 products in their range to help heal, soothe, smooth, de-wrinkle, firm, cleanse, tone, exfoliate and tan the skin. This is the first vinothérapie spa and the setting can't be beat. I got a facial and a massage and not only did I love the scent of each of the grape-infused products, but my skin looked instantly glowy and renewed. I didn't buy anything to take home, but, I did receive samples. I love this concept because now I can spend some time with the products before committing to buying anything. If you ever fancy a little wine and a relaxation, vinotherapy is the ultimate indulgence.

For more photos of the spa, Caudalie products and the hotel grounds, just read more.

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Tasting JAQK Cellars

partysugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:00:23 -0700

Let me introduce you to my favorite new wine label: JAQK (which cleverly stands for Jack, Ace, Queen, King) cellars. Passionate about play and wine, the brains behind the yet-to-be-released label believe that a great bottle of wine can enhance the playful atmosphere between friends and family.

Last week I had the chance to sit down with Joel Templin (the founder) and Bernard la Borie (the president) to taste a couple of the label's wines. For a sneak peek of the fun company's wines, made by acclaimed winemaker Craig Maclean, and to see a bunch of images from the tasting, read more.

Each wine has a catchy name, interesting story, and beautifully designed label. The eight affordable bottles range in price from $23-64.

While I didn't taste all eight, the wines that I sipped were lush, smooth, and intensely drinkable. My favorite was High Roller, a classic Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon with an elegant, rich texture and dark cherry aroma.

With its deep-purple color and full body, Black Clover, JAQK's merlot, will make the grape made unpopular by the movie Sideways trendy again. The clover-etched bottle is ideal for collecting. After the wine is consumed it would make a gorgeously Gothic vase.

The convention-breaking chardonnay, Pearl Handle, is refined through egg whites. The wine is buttery, fruity, and balanced. My favorite bottle was the sparklingly designed Charmed, the sauvignon blanc. Crisp and mouth-watering, it has an appley aroma.

If you love wine or know a wine-lover, I highly recommend seeking out a bottle come October. Both the liquid and bottle are expertly crafted, resulting in wine that is delicious yet playful, making it an ideal gift for any wine aficionado.

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