Don’t throw away those corks! I keep mine, plus ask for them when I’m out and about. And when I have enough for a project, I make something to keep or give as a gift. Corks are little wooden memories, and I’ve yet to see any of them go bad. So I’ve collected a round-up […]
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The Balvenie Rare Craft Tasting: Slàinte Mhath
For the third year in a row, we’ve had the opportunity to attend The Balvenie’s Raw Craft Collection curated by Anthony Bourdain, which has been a sensory blend of my favorite single malt scotch whisky and featured hand craft artisans. This year (and last year) the event was held at the Majestic Metro in […]
Personalized Coffee Mugs for My Office Mates
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Our Tradition of Homemade Christmas Cards
It warms my heart when friends and family tell me they look forward to our Christmas card every year or that ours was the coolest. The end of the year is the most stressful time for me, so making these cards as a “year in review” is a satisfying reflection that makes all the stress […]
Wine Cork Mouse Ears (DIY)
How can you publicly display your Disney pride AND love of wine while coordinating with a casual chic outfit? DIY custom wine cork Mickey/Minnie Mouse ears, of course! Until recently, I hadn’t visited a Disney park in over 20 years. So while on a recent trip to Disney World for Epcot International Food and Wine […]
We Go Together Like Scotch and Crafts
What pairs well with a fine scotch whisky? More scotch. And crafts, of course. Last year we had the opportunity to attend The Balvenie’s Rare Craft Collection curated by Anthony Bourdain, which is a beautiful marriage of my favorite single malt scotch and hand craft artisans. We enjoyed a dram of Balvenie DoubleWood […]
Wedding Things and Stuff for Other People
After doing my own wedding, a dear friend of mine asked me to help her with some minor wedding reception decor and favors. I was much obliged to help her enhance the wine theme that she had begun working on. Enophilia was already a big part of Monica and Bret’s lives together, as they had […]