Locals Tasting Room in Geyserville

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Geyserville has gone through quite a renaissance over the past few years, with high-end art galleries and restaurants now dotting the town’s main drag and adjacent blocks. Compared with these new kids, Locals Tasting Room might be considered an antique. The… Art museum – Restaurant – United States – California – Wine

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Cuvée revives senses with a nostalgic blast from the past

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

My nooi is in ?n nartjie, My ouma in kaneel…Simonsig’s signature restaurant, Cuvée, has embarked on a new way forward which literally takes the senses back into history, as this popular Winelands eat-out destination now celebrates a revived old fashioned charm with creative flair.

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Whole New World

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Its summer-movie time, bringing all those boyish action flicks, indefatigable heroes with glam starlets breathing heavily all over them. This story, however, features a heroine, a dynamic brunette with more energy than Lara Cross, a sommelier with the improbable name of Lisa Redwine.

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Wine labels

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

One of the most consistent and at times surprising phenomena of the wine business is how much a great label contributes to the sales volume of any bottle of wine. While we interact with just about everyone who comes into our shop and talk to them about their likes and dislikes in wine, at the end of the day a good label always sells more than a poorly designed one. In addition to good art and …

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2010 Marin Designers Showcase Opening Night

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

More than 32 Bay Area designers have transformed 25 design spaces in the Rosegarden Estate, an 8,000 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial that is the 2010 Marin Designers Showcase opening May 13.

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Elm Street ideas range from installing more lights to work training

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Elm Street merchants and city officials met Monday to consider a striking range of ideas to combat loitering and rowdyism Downtown, including:

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Come Share the Month-Long Earth Day Celebration at SterlingWineOnline.com

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

To celebrate Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary, SterlingWineOnline.com is offering a free Recycled Wine Bottle necklace with every order over $50.00 for the entire month of April. This online store has a unique selection of wine related recycled art and eco-friendly gifts for wine lovers. Each handcrafted item is proudly made in the USA. (PRWeb Apr 4, 2010) Read the full story at http …

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Though research shows people tend to trust clean-shaven men more than men with facial hair, bearded blokes would … (Financial Mail)

Friday, September 18th, 2009

study of beards is called pogonology. So will Malcolm Payne. He’s the professor who holds the Michaelis chair of fine art at the University of Cape Town, and who for the past 18 months has been working on a pogonology exhibition – paintings of beards, 27 so far.

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Though research shows people tend to trust clean-shaven men more than men with facial hair, bearded blokes would … (Financial Mail)

HumanKind Fair Trade: Going to the source for exotic home décor (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

When you find a great new accessory, you’re probably thinking about where it will end up in y

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Historic dwellings make up this year’s Homes of Distinction tour (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

When the Rotary Homes of Distinction Tour rolls around each year, Chairwoman Wilda Rosene usually ha

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