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Are Single-Serving Wines Missing Something?

Filed under: Wine

Getting endorsement from a certain hotel heiress is probably not doing anything for the reputation of the products, but the market for single-serving wines is growing by leaps and bounds. The wines are a great alternative to opening a whole bottle for occasional drinkers or those who only use wine in cooking. They're also more convenient to tote around to picnics and events than full-sized bottles. But some consumers feel that the small packaging, especially the cans and juice-style boxes, are ruining the elegance of drinking wine, despite the fact that better and better wines are being packaged this way. Is the new packaging changing your perception of the product? Are single-serving wines really missing that certain something that makes wines appealing in the first place?

Tags: box, boxes, can, cans, elegant, fad, single-serving, trend, wine, wines

Morice Cookers

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Hailed as the french standard for luxurious cooking, Morice Cookers have style as well as power in the kitchen. Their old-world look is far more sophisticated than some of the "retro" models available, and it is much warmer than sleek, commercial-style ranges and cookers, which have little or no personality of their own. One of Morice's biggest selling points is the fact that the ovens have a very thick steel base, which allows for consistent, even heat conduction. There are three sizes available, the Marengo, the Supreme (pictured) and the Grand Veneur, and apparently, there are 1,600 colors to choose from.

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Tags: cooker, elegant, french, kitchen, morice, morice cookers, old fashioned, range, stove

Temple St. Clair Crystal Egg Pendant

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Filed under: Jewelry

Temple St. Clair's stunning craftsmanship is shown off in this elegant and simple pendant necklace. The Crystal Egg Pendant features a translucent, polished crystal egg that is suspended in a cage of four, 18-karat gold bands. Each of the bands is further embellished with .22-karat brilliant-cut diamonds, centered on each of the bands, which set off the sparkling crystal egg. The not-too-large 1.8-cm length allows the pendant to fit both long and short chains equally well. Price: $2,300.

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Tags: crystal, diamonds, easter, egg, elegant, gold, jewelry, necklace, pendant, temple st. claire

Diamond Animal Charms for Pet Lovers

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Pets

It can be difficult for pet lovers to find elegant animal themed jewelery or other decorative items. Too often, the only options are either inexpensive or poorly made. Though inexpensive is not always a bad thing, sometimes a purple plastic cat charm is not the most appropriate accessory. Andrea Levine decided to fill the market gap with some beautiful pet charms. The pave-style diamond charms are available in yellow and white gold, with a variety of colored diamond options. There is a cat charm, two horse charms and 19 different dog breed charms to choose from, and the charm can be attached to anything from cuff links to a pendent necklace.