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Hi! I hope you're staying cool in a million fun ways! Check out what's making us happy this week:
FRIDAY FAVES - 8.20.21
- What's the most cheerful getaway you can think of? Personally, this sunflower hotel in the UK sounds PERFECT!
- A sweet widowed man received over 700 birthday cards from strangers for his 101st birthday!
- According to the SF Chronicle, those online quizzes that match your personal palate to wine are not to be trusted. That's what our somm, Leslee always says! Instead, at Sip Better wine club, Leslee handpicks every bottle for you, based on the feedback you provide. No algorithms!
- Take a look back at how popular TV shows and movies predicted our houses would look in the future.
- What do you think: Are Ben and J.Lo really re-creating the video of Jenny From The Block?!
Have a great weekend!
—Emily Rentsch
Photo: Emily Rentsch
Hi there! Before you head into the weekend, check out a few things we're loving at Sip Better. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 8.13.21
- Prima's Bath Gem (pictured above) is my new favorite indulgence. This hefty cube is infused with 25mg of hemp CBD, plus Epsom salts, lavendar, and camphor to melt away stress. This silky soak is the bomb (oof, sorry)!
- If you need a beautiful gift for a lady in your life, consider pre-ordering I Hope This Finds You Well, by Kate Baer. It's a collection of clever and poignant poems Kate created from the many messages she has received from followers and trolls online. So interesting!
- In case you want to brush up on natural wines before the weather turns cooler, here's our quick primer!
- "What Climate Change Might Do To Your Favorite Wine," via the Wall Street Journal.
- We love gift and subscription boxes around here (duh!), and this Adults & Crafts subscription box looks like a whimsical way to connect with your artsy side!
Until next week!
—Emily...
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Hello, You! I hope you've had a fantastic week. Here are a few little things that we love right now. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 8.6.21
- Here's a great summer side dish I can't get enough of: Sliced peaches, crumbled goat cheese (preferably something super tangy, like Humboldt Fog), and a healthy drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. *Chefs Kiss*
- Oh and hey, why not try this Peach Sangria for your next backyard happy hour? We recommend using Foris Moscato from Oregon. It's slightly fizzy, wicked fresh, and only 7% alcohol!
- Have you seen Glow Up on Netflix? It's the search for Britain's next big makeup artist and it is the BEST escape. Season three just dropped and if you're looking for a whimsical, positive way to spend a Sunday afternoon, get your binge pants on!
- This list of a few writers' worst purchases is such a cathartic read!
- Enjoy this cute video of how to make a crispy rice bowl with only Trader Joe's ingredients.
See ya next week!
—Emily Rentsch
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Good day and thanks for coming by! Here's what we've rounded up for the weekend. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 7.30.21
- The teens have spoken: here's what's cool in 2021! (Cargo pants? Really?!)
- For your weekend socializing, grab a bottle of Bonny Doon 'Vin Gris de Cigare' Rosé. Leslee calls it a "gorgeously textured and layered rosé" that will impress even the snobbiest of pink drinkers. ;)
- Don't the Olympics make you feel good? We were especially excited to hear that Minnesota native (represent!) Sunisa Lee won the gold medal in women's gymnastics all-around.
- Cannot WAIT for Only Murders In The Building to premiere.
- What do you think of these silk scrunchies from Brooklinen?
- Cute, literary-themed gifts for the wine lover!
Have a great day!
—Emily Rentsch
Photo: Tom Pumford via Unsplash
Hello! I hope you're having a lovely Friday and have plans to kick back with a chilled glass of something this weekend! Please enjoy the following:
FRIDAY FAVES - 7.23.21
- Plug in to this super cool playlist the next time you take a nice long walk!
- Our sommelier, Leslee, went adventuring in PDX and the Willamette Valley last week with one of her best friends. She's written a juicy list of travel tips for the region over at amuseewine.com. Check it out!
- Also, go watch Leslee's recent TV spot about summer entertaining, including a yummy and herbaceous rosé slushie.
- Loving this adorable post over at Wit & Delight about how Julie Yu recreated some of her childhood outfits (complete with retro snapshots of her as a squishy kiddo).
- Have you checked out your horoscope this week?
See you next week!
—Emily Rentsch
