'Wine 101'

Here I am back on one of my favourite topics..wine!

The GTA West Chapter of CDECA closed off the year with a wine tasting and information evening which covered everything from what food to serve with what type of wine through to proper storage and serving temperatures. 

My husband, Allan offered to share information on how to design for wine storage and covered different options ranging from simple racking up to amazing wine cellars.  Allan Wisby, Certified WSET Consultant, and owner of Oakville Wine Cellars  also consults on creating custom Wine Storage options and is currently working with a colleague to import wines from different countries that cannot be purchased here in Canada through LCBO.  Excellent for collectors as well as gift giving.

To enhance our enjoyment of "wine 101" we were treated to extremely tasty food selections.  Paring food with the correct type of food makes all the difference in whether it is enjoyable or not so much!

Everyone went home with detailed and  informative packages on all aspects of wine, including some of his own recipes.  (he cooks too!)  To end off the evening there were several draws for wine items - we all love the chance to win something.

Once again, here I am writing about how we are fortunate to enjoy refreshments while learning.  I love this business!!

A great evening was had by all in attendance.  Thanks Allan..

The Wine Master - my hubby, Allan

Designer Glass and all that jazz....

I recently attended a Seminar on everything you would want to know about Glass,  at SGO Designer Glass in Burlington        http://www.sgodesignerglass.ca/ . This small company run by mother and son team of Glenda and Josh van Koot offer exceptional quality, innovative designs and service and is definitely a place to check out.  They carry everything from mirrors to complete window and door designs.  I have a few photos from our seminar to share, however please have a look at their website to really see some fabulous creations.  In addition to so much information about glass, this seminar is also approved by the NKBA!

I'm back.....

....and so it appears is our economy, if the busy spring and summer so far are any indication.  I can't believe it has been so long since I have entered anything on my blog.  Usually things slow down a little at this time year, but not so much this year.  Horray - I am definitely not complaining, I am thrilled to be working on so many great projects.  I also was notified that I had been nominated again this year for one of our local newspapers - Oakville Today's Readers Choice Award for Interior Design/Decorating and was a Diamond Winner!!  Many thanks for the nomination and to all who voted for me.

Now back to blogging.....