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Hi! Welcome back! Please enjoy this list of goodies as you roll into a hopefully sunny/relaxing/amazing weekend.
FRIDAY FAVES - 6.3.22
- I made my toddler Jell-O for the first time this week, and it made me wonder about all of the kooky (and kind of delicious looking?) Jell-O based desserts from way back when.
- We beefed up our rosé SHOP section for summer! Get your orders in ASAP, because these pink drinks are going fast (especially the six bottles shown above).
- How to make your life a little more analog.
- Hurray for these three African American trailblazers in the wine world!
- I love this podcast episode about "Disney adults!"
See ya!
—Emily Rentsch
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Hello! We're looking at a beautiful weekend here in Minnesota, which we desperately need after a rough news week. I hope you're staying well.
FRIDAY FAVES - 5.27.22
- Check out what Leslee was sipping on National Wine Day!
- While you're making and dreaming up summer plans, take a look at Ready & Roam's travel guide to Croatia (an AMAZING wine destination).
- Wow, this "maple leaf shaped-house" in Canada is full of gorgeous warm wood and kooky angles.
- Meet Oregon's first black winemaker!
- If you're looking for a light comedy (ahem, rom-com) to cleanse your palate over the weekend, might I suggest Long Shot, starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen? (Yes, you read that right.)
Take care!
—Emily Rentsch
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Hey there! Hope your week was wonderful! We're starting off the weekend with these bits and bobs from around the internet. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 5.20.22
- Raw fish lovers, have you heard? "America’s sushi restaurants will need to redefine their practices to survive." Ack!
- I like this article about orange wine in all its iterations.
- A cheerful home tour of an author's book-packed home.
- Do I need this cute little pink speaker to bring to the beach this summer? Yes. Yes I do.
- Speaking of beach fun, don't forget about the amazing shatterproof Govino wine glasses! Our somm, Leslee, loves them so much she puts them into Cépage gift boxes allllll the time.
- Very excited that there are new seasons of Hacks and Barry on HBO. What are you watching these days?
See you next week!
—Emily Rentsch
Photo: Elena Rabkina via Unsplash
Welcome to the weekend! Please enjoy this list of fun things we found on the internet. Here's to a sunny few days of rest!
FRIDAY FAVES - 5.13.22
- I love this look into the sweet and women-run world of Poshmark.
- Getting out in the garden this weekend? Try these crushable, low-alcohol wines for enjoying in the sun: Ameztoi Txakolina is a fresh and salty white, and Feudo Di Santa Tresa Frappato is a chillable red.
- Have you tried Trader Joe's Fancy Cheese Crunchies because YOU NEED TO. They'd be a great addition to a casual cheese board!
- Tips for buying wine when you're in a rush! ;)
- And finally, we've updated our SHOP! Check it out for Father's Day wine ideas and how to build the perfect case of wine.
See you next time!
—Emily Rentsch
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Happy Mother's Day weekend to all those celebrating! Here are some lovely little tidbits to brighten your Friday.
FRIDAY FAVES - 5.6.22
- If you were toying with the idea of making your own dumplings at home, maybe this super cool COMIC BOOK COOKBOOK called Let's Make Dumplings! will push you over the edge!
- These Eucalyptus Shower Steamers are ideal for creating a relaxing without the hassle of running a bath.
- We just added brand new goodies to the SHOP! Check out the section for Father's Day and another on building the perfect case of wine.
- Highly recommend checking out the new Showtime show I Love That For You, starring Vanessa Bayer of SNL. So cute! And apparently it's loosely based on some of Vanessa's own life experiences.
- Bet you didn't know that wine and professional wrestling have a history!
Have a sunny day!
—Emily Rentsch
