Hump Day Happy Hour: Los Vascos

It’s a good thing I’m preggers during the winter because I’m not really craving or missing beer as much as I might in a HOTT Texas summer; however, my sister broke open a bottle of this stuff at Christmas and it sure did smell wonderful!

This is her go to red wine: Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon and people, it’s not only cheap, but can usually be found in the grocery store. Enjoy a glass for me!

Cozy Up With Some Wine

If you have a party or a neighbor that you need to get a little gift for, why not spruce up a bottle of wine and give that?  Here’s some super cute cozies that I found.  I think it’s a tie between #2 and #6 for me.  Which one is your fav?

  1. Deer Head Wine Topper, At West End
  2. Wine Bottle Sleeve, The Unique Bird Etsy Shop
  3. Santa Hat & Scarf Set, Christina’s Yarn Crafts Etsy Shop
  4. Wine Bag Lush, Since Sass Etsy Shop
  5. Stole Wine Choker, Pottery Barn
  6. Curly Hat Santa Wine Topper, At West End

Holiday Gift Guides: Experience Gifts

I’m a huge fan of giving the gift of a class or experience.  It’s probably not the first thing you think of but they are a huge hit and so fun.  Here’s some ideas:

  1. One year my mom got my dad a new fancy schmancy camera, so I got him a class on how to use that camera.  Give the gift of a photography class.
  2. My husband loves to cook, last year I had a local chef come to our house to teach him how to make a classic french meal.  Give a private or group cooking class!
  3. How bout skydiving!  If you are willing to do a tandem jump you don’t have to be there for some 8 hour class to learn how to jump on your own.
  4. Knitting/Crocheting/Sewing classes…last year I got a sewing machine and also got a “Get to Know your Sewing Machine” class.  It was awesome.  I’m hoping this year I’ll relearn crocheting.
  5. Guitar Lessons was a gift my dad gave my mom one year.
  6. Wine Tasting! Learn more about wine and get a little Tipsy at the same time!

Do you give these types of gifts? If so, what have you given? I’d love to hear!!

Photos courtesy of Amazon, noisiestpassenger.com, wineexpedition.com,

Hump Day Happy Hour: Bring on the Bubbly

It’s that time to celebrate right?  Wednesday at 2 pm?  HAHAA, kidding.  But freals, loving on this gas station price, top of the line tasting sparkling wine by Barefoot.  My new personal fav.  I like the Brut, cause its not sweet and has the perfect amount of tang.  I love the bubbles cause its a celebration! Your wallet will thank you since some of the options for sparkling wine can get a little pricey.

Hump Day Happy Hour: Red Red Wine

I have always been a white wine girl, but lately I have expanded my horizons to the world of red. What  I have found for you ladies is a delicious and CHEAP (less than $10 a bottle) red wine, available at your local World Market store. It is slightly sweet, and not too dry. After a stressful week of exams I treated my self to a few glasses bottle of Santa Alicia Carmenere Reserva and it worked wonders…

Waterford on a Budget

I think my love of Waterford crystal came from my mother, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realize how dang expensive it is!

So I discovered the next best thing a few years ago, the Robert Mondavi collection by Waterford. You get the same quality of crystal that Waterford is known for, but with a more modern look and affordable price, at $50 for a set of 2 glasses.

Hump Day Happy Hour: Rouviere Rose

Today’s wine comes in at under $10.00!!!

I found this gem at my local Whole Foods store for $7.00, but I’m assuming you can probably find it at many locations. It’s a French Rose’ that Court and I gave two thumbs up to during our tour de wine night.

It’s fun, it’s pretty, and it’s a great summer wine!

Hump Day Happy Hour: Stemmari

I have another unique and cheap (under $15) wine for you guys!

Fuedo Arancio Stemmari is a Sicillian wine that is similar to a pinot grigio. Court and I drank a bottle, or 2, during a recent random wine night and I think it’s safe to say that we give it 2 thumbs up!

ManCave

Most of us have that special man in our life who needs special time in their special place.  I have a few pointers on making this special place uber-bad-ass.

  1. Mandles
  2. Man Coasters
  3. Remote Holder
  4. Whiskey Stones
  5. Beer Holster
  6. Pool Wine Ball Wine Stoppers – for the wine loving man in your life
  7. Lamp
  8. Sign

Word: Winos

Definition: A wine-drinking,  fun, awesome,  person that gets the occasional “headaches”, 🙂

I’ve found the perfect item to complement that person in your life thtat you absolutey know is a wino.  If you don’t know said person, send items straight to Court.

 

  1. Wine Purse
  2. Wine Rack
  3. Wine Carriers
  4. Bamboo Wine Conversation Table
  5. Wine Glass Koozie
  6. Wine-opoly
  7. Holds a Full Bottle of WINE GLASS!!! – can I get a hell yes?!?!?!