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Will somebody please buy this for me??

2012-06-14T17:06:00.001-05:00

If you appreciate art and wine, this is the ultimate rack! Not sure I want this... NEED is more accurate!!! I'm begging someone to buy this for me... it's only $7,000! Go ahead, sing it - "Wine rack in disguise..."

Did you know??

2012-05-28T18:49:00.001-05:00

Costco is the largest wine retailer in the United States.

Annual wine sales are about $700 million!

I feel like Columbus!

2012-05-06T20:39:00.000-05:00

Best find in a long time... 2010 {Noble Vines} 446 Chardonnay!

This has been around for a while, but I felt like Columbus stumbling upon a new discovery! I had the pleasure of trying the 667 Pinot Noir a week ago and decided to explore further. For only $12/bottle you can't go wrong... beautiful French style. Citrus, tropical and pineapple notes! Paired well with Dan's AMAZING cornish game hens, marinated in brandy and oranges, and sprinkled with Herbs de Provence.

Amazing meal, amazing wine, amazing man!

GREED?!

2012-05-05T12:54:00.000-05:00

GREED by Kacper Hamilton (2008)
1 of the 7 deadly glasses

“Each glass encapsulates a sin, which is revealed through the ritual of drinking,” explains Hamilton.

“The 7 Deadly Glasses are about celebrating passion and encouraging the user to be sinful in a theatrical fashion. The display case is a sarcophagus for the wine glasses, made using mahogany wood, brass fittings and a velvet fabric lining.”

Handmade in England. Limited Edition.

Purchase here

And wino is "win" with an "o" at the end

2012-04-14T16:58:00.003-05:00

My dream came true!

2012-03-09T17:51:00.001-06:00

I'll take my wine to go

2012-02-28T20:06:00.004-06:00

Bicycle Wine Rack

For drinking your wine on the go!

Adjustable to fit different types of 3" bottles
Hidden clamping system keeps clamp firmly in place
Handmade in Montreal from olive oil treated vegetable-tanned leather that will age beautifully

* Do not use while mountain biking ;)

$29.00
Bicycle Wine Rack

On the menu...

2012-02-20T21:22:00.005-06:00

Dan's World Famous Salmon
{ Paired with Caymus Conundrum White }

Atlantic Salmon crusted with hand crushed pistachios and a dash of sea salt baked with fresh squeezed lime juice and Peche Lambic Belgian Peach Beer.

Laughing Cow garlic and herb cheese along with Mary’s Gone Crackers organic crackers.

That’s fresh cut avocado in there too, with some cherry tomatoes.

And the fun looking guys in the glass bowl... escargot cooked up in olive oil butter and some fresh garlic.

Best meal ever!

Follow Dan on Facebook for more great recipes!

Wine Glass USB Speakers

2009-04-04T13:38:00.000-05:00

Red Twin Cup Speakers

Unique desktop speakers for any wine lover! Neat gift idea...

Twin speakers design with 2 stands

USB link terminal design, compatible with computer etc.

Blue luminescence, brilliantly shining.

Speakers magnetically shielded for positioning near the monitor.

$21.99
www.sourcingmamp.com

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-03-26T16:35:00.000-05:00

Nambé "Tilt" Wine Glass

Unique, slanted design will elevate your entertaining. In full lead crystal.

$50.00
www.macy's com

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-03-18T09:48:00.000-05:00

Pierre by Karim Rashid

Happy People lead-free crystal stemware in 11 designs. Each glass is named after a different country's people. Designed by Karim Rashid for award winning Turkish design house, Gaia & Gino.

No need to dirty up more than one glass for red and white wine anymore! Choose Pierre.

$95.00
www.idchicago.com

Charmed Irish Twist

2009-03-17T14:30:00.000-05:00

Charmed Twist

La Fhéile Padraig Sona Duit! St. Patrick's Day... my favorite holiday!

This one is cute and simple!

$4.50 (In gold or silver tone)
www.etsy.com
Seller: heythatsmine

This Week's Wine Rack Find

2009-03-12T14:10:00.003-05:00

Make Your Own Rack - Plan by Lowes

Simple and classic design. Check out this link for complete instructions, along with construction illustration. Holds 8 bottles of wine, plus stemware!

www.lowes.com

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-03-10T15:25:00.000-05:00

Wine Carafe with Glass

Love this!! A unique gift for the wine enthusiast, this bottle with a wine glass inside is meticulously hand crafted and mouth blown from a single piece of glass, making no two identical. Dishwasher safe.

$125.00
www.momastore.org

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-03-04T13:45:00.005-06:00

Limited Edition Petit Coeur (Little Heart)
by Etienne Meneau

I think this is probably the most interesting (and expensive) of my finds! Artistic mastery at its best!! Abstract heart resembling atrium, ventricles & aorta. Made of borosilicate glass, only 12 (eight numbered and signed and four artist proofs) were made.

Only €1,500 (About $2,000)
More info at Petit Coeur.

Check out his series of Strange Decanters

This Week's Wine Rack Find

2009-03-03T10:25:00.003-06:00

Henri Wine Rack - Floor Model

Leave it to skymall! This one is for all my art friends!

Henri holds up to 14 bottles, plus 4 glasses. Very unusual rack adds character and would make a great gift.

$119.95
www.skymall.com

Shoe Fetish Wine Charms

2009-02-26T15:24:00.003-06:00

A girl can never have too many shoes! Set of 6 cute charms! Comes with a matching velvet pouch to store them in.

Their site has the motherload of wine charms. Check it out! They even a have St. Patrick's Day set!!

Only $13.95
www.winerackstore.com

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-02-25T14:29:00.000-06:00

Busty Irish Lass

My favorite holiday is coming near. Cue up the Dropkick Murphy's! Here's a great find to kick off St. Paddy's day! A great gift for your favorite Irish person or wine lover.

Hey, Mike... did you know I'm going to Ireland? ;)

$25.00
www.etsy.com
Seller: CCupslady

This Week's Wine Rack Find

2009-02-24T13:28:00.000-06:00

Drunken Bass Wine Bottle Holder

Spring is hopefully around the corner. This one gets me in the camping/fishing mood, although drinking wine while fishing is just plain silly! Guess you never know until you try it, right?

$26.99
mookiegifts.com

Cute Wine Stopper

2009-02-18T14:14:00.006-06:00

Liquid Happiness Wine Stopper

Great hostess gift! This one is my fav, but there's many other sayings...

Alcohol=Fun, I Go Well With Everything, Cheap Wine Expensive Cork, Happy Birthday - May You Age Like Fine Wine... and many more!

Only $6.99
www.itsagirlyworld.com

This Week's Wine Rack Find

2009-02-18T14:10:00.001-06:00

Don't Break the Bottle — Wine Puzzler

Lock up a bottle of wine and have your guests try to release it.

Cool concept but I'd say, "just gimme the damn wine!" ;)

$19.95
http://www.itsagirlyworld.com

Check out their site for more wine puzzles other cool kitchen gadgets!!

Wine Glass Find of the Week

2009-02-17T15:47:00.000-06:00

Waterford® "By the Sea" Cocktails

I think these were made with me in mind! Brilliant turquoise collection from Waterford®. A little out of my price range, but I could see myself sipping from these :)

$150 (per set) — Martini or Flute Set
FREE Shipping!
www.cashs.com

This Week's Wine Rack Find

2009-02-13T11:15:00.006-06:00

Drink Like a Fish

I stumbled across this today and think the title is just as cool as the actual wine rack! Unfortunately, the link was broken and I cannot track down the details on how to purchase this piece. I had to showcase it though because I thought it was so unique!

The artist's site is definitely worth checking it...
Jona Hoad design

Wine Bottle Coat Rack

2009-01-28T10:22:00.005-06:00

Shades Coat Rack

I decided to do something a little different instead of the usual Wine Glass and Wine Rack Finds of the Week.

Check out this unique find... I want one of these! Great use of empty bottles!

$75.00 | Order at: www.greenwithglamour.com

It's been awhile

2009-01-22T13:16:00.003-06:00

It's been way too long since my last post, I hate to admit. Ups and downs with my lupus and the diagnosis of gastroparesis seemed to set me in a very unmotivated state the past few months. Taking my meds with a wine-chaser isn't the best idea, so I think neglecting my blog was the best solution. I plan to pick up the pace a little bit in the upcoming weeks.

A friend just emailed me this quote yesterday and I could picture it as one of those "Uppercase Living" decals that would look great in a kitchen...