My house is so old that my basement looks like a dilapidated bunker from World War II. I am pretty sure that I could find Civil War bullets and maybe even a few soldiers if I did enough digging, but that doesn’t keep me from dreaming about the day when I have a beautiful finished basement of my own. There … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things to Do With a Finished Basement
Filed Under: Barware, Design Concept Tagged With: craft table, game room, Home Bar, pool table, Tom Cruise
Wet Bars: The Latest Kitchen Setup Craze
Wet bars are becoming a standard part of modern housing and are no longer banished to the basement with the foosball table and pictures of dogs playing poker. They’re popping up in the kitchen and occasionally even the living room. The main difference between a wet bar and a dry bar is that a wet … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Barware Tagged With: dishwashers, foosball table, kitchen appliances, wet bar
Do it Yourself: V-Day Cocktail Recipes
Want to make a cocktail this Valentine's Day that's sure to make a splash? Try a spicy new cocktail to make it a memorable night. Cocktails are all about two things: the right liquor for you and your companion's tastes and tolerances, and the right presentation. Maybe you'll want an Agave Kiss, if … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Barware, Drinkware, Kitchen Gadgets Tagged With: Barware, cocktails, Do-It-Yourself, Kitchen Gadgets, Valentines Day
Fall Party Ideas: Martini Mixer
Springs are for flings, but what are falls for? What type of classy affair do you have in the fall, and winter transitional, to make the weather even more delicious? I suggest some high class, parental-only soirees with some throwback martinis. To make the best martini, you really do need the materials, … [Read more...]
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Seasonal Highlight: Bender Blender
It's summertime, and the drinks are sweating more than you are. What do you do to chill off? Consider buying a blender to make some fun fruity drinks that are nutritious and--perhaps?--alcoholic. Fresh margs, pineapple juice, maybe event your own blended beverage for the next pool party or summer grill. … [Read more...]
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The Perfect Cocktail Container
I went to the Las Vegas Market recently & for some reason I got drawn to these liquid containers. Maybe because they were filled with tequila or vodka infused with orange and pineapple slices :). The cocktail was my escape from a stressful & tiring week. But back to these containers.... Forgive … [Read more...]
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Stainless Steel Champagne Bucket – Low Priced Wine Bucket
I recently bought this stainless steel Wine/Champagne bucket for only $6.99! One of the smartest purchases I have done in a long time. This handsome bucket is polished and classy looking and makes presenting wine and champagne attractive and practical. The stainless steel bucket is easy to clean … [Read more...]
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Low Priced Barware – Mikasa Swirl Smoke Martini Glass
Check out the great deal at GiftCollector.com for savings of 37% on Mikasa Swirl Smoke Martini stemware. Raised swirls encircle the base of each stunning piece, and the base is a tinted smoky colored glass. These are diswasher safe but hand washing is recommended. Originally $15.00 Now on SALE … [Read more...]
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“Makes serving your guests a Snap!”
What would you say? Write us your caption and post them in our comments! … [Read more...]
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Labor Day Sale – Discount Crystal Wine Glasses Deal
It has come to my attention that I need to purchase some decent wine glasses. Yesterday was the 5th time in less than a month that I have had visitors who brought wine as a courtesy only to find that I had to dispense the delicious beverage in regular ol' drink glasses. Pretty much kills the classy … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Barware, Deal of the Day Tagged With: discount Crystal Wine Glasses, HomeClick, Lismore Essence Crystal Stemware
