Twinkling Christmas lights. The woody smell of a fresh tree. Beautifully wrapped packages. An endless array of salty appetizers and fizzy cocktails. These are some of my favorite things about December. From baking cookies to sending cards, there's a lot to do around this time of year. Let's not waste a minute more; here you'll find the top five items we can't live without during this busy month.
Simple Tip: Rim Champagne Flutes With Sugar
A couple of weeks ago FabSugar hosted a shopping event at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco. The caterer of the party found a fun way to incorporate Sugar into the menu — they rimmed each of the champagne flutes with pretty pastel-colored sugar. The sugar wasn't flavored so it didn't affect the taste of the dry bubbly. This is a sweet way to incorporate color into a girlie party.
Wouldn't sugar-rimmed champagne glasses be fun at a baby or bridal shower? To rim the glasses, simply dip a flute into cold water and then the colored sugar. Carefully fill with sparkling wine.
Did anyone come to the party at Saks? What did you think of the sugary champagne?
Say Cheers to Chic Champagne Flutes
Champagne is chic, so why shouldn't your glassware be? Ring in the New Year with a champagne flute that puts a contemporary twist on the traditional look. These modern, sleek designs can capably contain your bubbly while looking surprising and sophisticated.
From the minimalist MOYA Champagne Flute ($27.50) to stylishly simple offerings from fashion designers Monique Lhuillier and Calvin Klein, these glasses add punch to any New Year's party — as if you needed help. Check out my favorite finds below.
Off to Market Recap: Champagne Flutes
Some of my champagne flutes were broken over the holidays. Since there are many winter sales going on, it's a good time to invest in a new set of glasses. I asked you to help me find a set of affordable, but elegant glasses that can be used year round. You bookmarked your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Champagne Flutes. You discovered so many beautiful glasses that it was hard to choose just one! Stemless glasses are super chic, but I really love the artistic modernity of these square edged champagne flutes; both caryatid and I love their simple shape. Browse below for more fabulous flutes!
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Off to Market: Champagne Flutes
On New Year's Eve, several of my Champagne flutes were accidentally broken. Since there are many winter sales going on, it's a good time to invest in a new set of glasses. Can you help me out by searching the web for beautiful Champagne flutes? Look for affordable, but elegant glasses that can be used all year round. If you see a saucer-style glass you think I'll love, bookmark those as well. Save all your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Champagne Flutes. Happy Hunting!
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Hoch Die Tassen: Love It Or Hate It?
Artist Hrafnkell Birgisson has created these adorable champagne glasses. Or are they adorable tea cups? Either way I love them and want them. What do you guys think of Hoch Die Tassen (translation: "High Cups")?
Source: Craft
Champagne Flute Fountain: Love It Or Hate It?
There is something about the word combination champagne fountain that makes me incredibly excited. Endless flowing champagne is a fantasy I've entertained ever since I learned my mom had one at her wedding. However the champagne flute fountain isn't exactly what I had in mind. I love this idea though: you'll never confuse your glass with someone else's glass and these can double as a pretty cool decoration when filled with something creative like colored rhinestones or m&ms. What I hate about them is the gigantic price tag that registers over a $1000! In an ideal world I could afford them, but until then I'll add these flutes to my champagne fountain fantasies. What do you guys think of them? Champagne flute fountain: Love it or hate it?
