Celebrate New Year's Eve at a Gold List Hotel in Portland

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at a Gold List Hotel in Portland










Portland, Ore. (Vocus/PRWEB) December 22, 2010

Two of Portland’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List Hotels throw parties and offer packages for New Year’s Eve! With sold out NYE packages for the past three years, Hotel deLuxe and Hotel Lucia will keep up its reputation as the Portland destination for ringing in the New Year.

Hotel deLuxe is a unique Portland hotel located in downtown near the Pearl District & NW 23rd, where guests step into the Golden Era of Hollywood beneath crystal chandeliers and gold-gilded ceilings, and partygoers get more than a glass of champagne.

New Year’s Eve package at the deLuxe: Be glamorous at this masquerade with live music by Portland’s popular New Orleans style jazz band The Stolen Sweets accompanied by Rose City Shimmy (Portland-based burlesque troupe)! Enjoy entrance to the most glamorous party in town, 2 drink tickets, overnight accommodations, valet parking, party favors and champagne toast at midnight.

Package rates starts at $ 319. To make reservations, visit hoteldeluxe.com or call 503.219.2094.

The Hotel Lucia, a hip and trendy Portland hotel, featuring black-and-white photographs of Pulitzer-prize winning photographer David Hume Kennerly is the perfect place for New Year’s Eve revelers to celebrate.

New Year’s Eve package at the Lucia: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with style and sophistication at the Hotel Lucia. Indulge in the “calm” of your guest room before indulging in a Casino Royale type of thrill. Fabulous butler passed hors d’oeuvres, inspired cocktails, Black Jack, Roulette, fabulous prizes, breakfast for the morning after ($ 30 credit), late check-out (2 p.m.) and champagne will make this a New Years to remember. Remember, what happens at the Lucia, stays at the Lucia. Package rates starts at $ 309. To make reservations, visit hotellucia.com or call 503.225.1717.

About Hotel deLuxe

Like its sister hotel in Portland, Ore., the Hotel Lucia (Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels in the World) and its brother hotel in Seattle, Wash., the Hotel Max (http://www.hotelmaxseattle.com), the Hotel deLuxe (http://www.hoteldeluxeportland.com) is unique in Portland with its film-inspired design and magnified focus on personal guest services – awarded to Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels in the World three years running. For more information, please contact Dina Nishioka for details at 503.295.2122 x223. Also, visit http://www.hoteldeluxe.com for updates.

About Hotel Lucia

Centrally located at 400 SW Broadway in the heart of downtown Portland, Hotel Lucia – named to Condé Nast Traveler’s World’s Best Hotels list and Reader’s Choice list multiple times, and Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the world – offers an artsy boutique setting steps away from the city’s best shopping, restaurants and night clubs. This comfortable hotel extends more-than-friendly rates for all 127 guest rooms and indulgent but essential amenities, including high-speed wireless Internet access, Aveda bath products, organic coffee and a “Get it Now” button on every hotel phone for the most whimsical desire or typical need. The Hotel Lucia can be found on the Web at http://www.hotellucia.com. Reservations are available online or by phone at 877.225.1717.

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The Glass Champagne Flute Compared To Other Glassware

In fact all catering companies and businesses including bars and pubs need glassware in order to serve a number of beverages and desserts. There are also so many kinds of stemware, dessert glasses, coffee glasses and tumblers.

Glass stemware may consist of clear wine glasses, coloured wine glasses, champagne flutes, brandy glasses, cocktail glasses and sherry glasses. These possess varying shapes and sizes. The red wine glasses for instance have a wide bowl that raises the surface area in connection with air and increases the rate of air flow necessary for red wines. On the other hand, the glass champagne flute has a tall thin bowl that reduces the surface area thereby keeping the beautiful bubbles related with champagne. Indeed there are contemporary and traditional styles of stemware some of which are short and others long. The long stems are normally sought-after for white glasses as this allows the drinker to hold the stem and not increase the temperature of the wine.

As compared to other glass flutes, tumblers have no stem or foot at their base. There are one pint glasses, highball glasses, juice glasses, shot glasses and other kinds. Pint glasses for instance appear in varying shapes and sizes. The most popular are the tulip, nonic and conical shapes.  The nonic shapes have a bulge near the top making them stronger and less likely to slither out of the drinker’s hand.

The coffee glasses also differ from the glass champagne flute as they have a handle. Also they possess flat bases like mugs. The ice cream and dessert glasses are normally tall attractive glasses with short stems under glass bowls or tall goblets. Sometimes the latter are known as Knickerbockers glory goblets because they are regularly used to serve the popular dessert of the same name.

Glassware unique from the glass champagne flute is the disposable glassware. It is another option perfect for catering events and outdoor activities. It is less susceptible to breakage than normal glass and does not weigh so much. It is therefore very suitable for activities that require travelling to the venue. It is more replaceable as it’s relatively cheaper compared to others.

Make sure that you care and store your glass very well in order to avoid chipping and breakage. You could equally use glass jacks between the glasses when travelling to avoid them hitting against each other resulting in breakage.

The Story of Monograms

Monograms are part of history and culture. They have been used for centuries not only as an artful design adorning a favorite item, but as a religious symbol in Christianity. Though the modern monogram is only about 150 years old, it is still a rich and classic way to identify ones self.

The standard monograms we are all accustomed to are the three letter monograms. This type of monogram will have three letters each identifying the first, middle, and last initial of a name. The first initial will go on the left, the middle initial on the right, and the last initial directly in the middle. Often times these monograms are decorated with artistic calligraphy or flowing embellishments. This type of monogram is commonly used in items such as wedding invitations, towels, jewelry, and other household items to identify the owner.

The basic three letter styling of monograms has not been changed much since the late 19th century to the early 20th century and are still the most commonly used today. Before then, however, monograms consisted of usually one initial, that being the first initial of the last name. Royalty would commonly use this form of monogram with an elaborate family crest intertwined throughout. Single letter monograms are still used today but usually in the monogramming of linens. A single “M” could be used for either the last name, Mally, or the fist name Michael. In recent years a single letters on pendants have been used extensively as a first name identification monogram.

As of late the most popular monograms have been on jewelry and other keepsake items. In fact, there are stores dedicated to just this such thing. Most of these jewelry items with monograms are made of stainless steel, which is a softer metal than gold and easily engraveable. A matching necklace and bracelet set with monograms are a great gift for that special occasion or holiday. A champagne glass set with matching monograms are very popular for brides and grooms to use for toasting at their wedding and is a desirable bridal shower gift. Baby blankets with custom monograms for the baby are also wonderful gifts and keepsakes.

Monograms have also been used throughout history to mark gravestones. These were much more than artistic embellishments. The initials of the deceased were oftentimes engraved in the top portion of the gravestone for easy identification. Many of these gravestones were commissioned by the wealthy and were usually put on already elaborated memorials. Irish ancestors put monograms of IHS on their gravestones in some areas of the country denoting they were of the Christian faith. The letters IHS are a direct Latin reference to Jesus Christ. Monograms of IHS are also commonly found on crucifixes.

Whether it is a piece of jewelry, or a religious artifact, monograms have had many purposes and uses throughout history. There are more around than one would think. Next time, stop and look and see for yourself, I’ll bet you find some interesting monograms.

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GlowBE™ flashing Martini,Margarita,Wine & Champagne drinkware available online now!

GlowBE™ flashing Martini,Margarita,Wine & Champagne drinkware available online now!










(PRWEB) March 7, 2004

They are called glowBE’s & they are the hottest item on the market for parties, restaurants, & nightclubs. This new line of drinkware that features an LED light strip that illuminates, jumps, twirls & twists to create a dynamic effect.

The glowBE™ line includes drink stirrers, martini,margarita,wine & champagne glasses. Retail buyers can also partake in promoting an ongoing glowBE™ recipe collection of mixed cocktails such as the “Blue Flame Martini” as a “buy the drink, keep the glass” promotion.

The product line is being sold exclusively by BoydOnline.Net, a North American wholesale distribution company.

“Already we’ve sold over 25,000 glasses from this collection.” Said Boyd rep Kiara Shackleford. “We’re selling alot to nightclubs for special drink promotions & because we have the lowest prices anywhere on a glowing glass, we’re seeing alot of return orders.”

You can find glowBE™ items lots on sale at Ebay™ or BoydOnline.Net


















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Rutherford Hill Winery Greets Visitors with Luxe Experience

Rutherford Hill Winery Greets Visitors with Luxe Experience










Rutherford, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

Incomparable views of the Napa Valley, extensive wine aging caves, picnic sites nestled in the 100-year-old olive grove and now, to further enhance the visitor experience and reflect the high quality of its wines, Rutherford Hill Winery has transformed its tasting room. From the shapely designed tasting bar, to the selection of the finest materials and the oil paintings gracing the walls, no detail was overlooked by the design team. With these enhancements, the winery celebrates its commitment to making the visitor experience unforgettable.

The latest changes were all made according to the guiding principles of quality that have motivated the owner for the past 50 years. “The transformation of the tasting room is one more example of the quest for quality that defines Rutherford Hill Winery,” said Terlato Wine Group Chairman Anthony J. Terlato.

Travertine flooring sets the luxurious tone amidst the golden hues of the wooden beams. Highlighting the welcoming design is a horseshoe-shaped tasting bar. With marble counter tops and custom-made cabinets, the tasting bar can now more gracefully accommodate guests. Natural light from oversized windows brings the Napa ambience in with the visitors as they sample the Rutherford Hill offerings, which include the legendary Merlot.

The six oil paintings on display are the works of local Sonoma artist Michael Holland, who is known for his rural landscapes. His evocative work uses a centuries old Venetian technique of layered glazes. Michael is the recipient of grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and the California Arts Council. His work adds yet another element of visitor interest to the tasting room.

Nestled high in the eastern hills, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view of Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench. From a handful of the most select Napa vineyards, Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1976, when the world was just beginning to notice the Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity. They believed that the Valley’s climate and soil, similar to Pomerol, were well suited to Merlot and were among the first to pioneer what has become one of Napa’s premier varietals.

The Terlato Family purchased the winery in 1996 and seized the opportunity to continue and improve a Napa Valley brand synonymous with quality and excellence.

A distinctive aspect of Rutherford Hill is the extensive hillside cave system. The mile-long caves contain over 8,000 French oak barrels in which all of the winery’s harvests are matured. This unique, natural environment enhances the wine-aging process and produces wines of consistent, notable character.

In addition to their award-winning Merlot and Merlot Reserve, Rutherford Hill also produces superb Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel Port.

The winery is open daily for wine tasting and tours–including a walk-through the wine-aging caves.

The Terlato Wine Group (TWG) is the parent company of wine operations that specialize in the marketing and production of exceptional wines. Owned and operated by the Terlato family, the Group’s flagship company is Terlato Wines International (TWI) in the United States, with more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world. With a global portfolio of more than 40 brands from a host of world-class wine producers, TWI markets more than one out of every eight bottles of wine over $ 14 sold in America. TWG also holds the family’s investments in vineyards, wine production joint ventures and wineries in some of the world’s most esteemed wine regions, including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; and the Rhône Valley.

The Terlato Wines International portfolio of brands includes: Napa Valley: Brandlin, Chimney Rock, Cuvaison Estate Wines, Markham Vineyards, Rutherford Hill and Terlato Family Vineyards; Sonoma County: Alderbrook, Hanna, Rochioli and Terlato Family Vineyards; Santa Barbara County: Sanford; California Appellation: Glass Mountain; Oregon: Argyle and Sokol Blosser; Italy: Baglio di Pianetto, Barone Ricasoli, Ca’ del Bosco, Ca’ Marcanda (Gaja Toscana), Florio Martinez Marsala, Gagliole, Gaja, Il Poggione, Kettmeir, Santa Margherita, Torresella and Distilleria Nonino (Grappa); France: Champagne Bollinger, Chapoutier, Domaine Chanson, Domaine Louis Moreau, Josmeyer, Langlois-Chateau and Tour des Laurets; Australia: Branson Coach House, Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon, and Two Hands; Argentina: Tamarí; Canada: Peller Estates Icewine; Chile: Viña Tarapacá; Greece: Boutari; New Zealand: Wairau River; South Africa: Cirrus, Guardian Peak, Engelbrecht-Els, Ernie Els Signature, and Rust En Vrede. For more information, visit http://www.terlatowines.com.

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The Wine Glasses For Customers

When you are going to be buying promotional wine glasses for your customers, there are several things to consider. It is not as simple as just buying coffee mugs for customers, there is much more to it than that. You need to consider several things when buying promotional items for your customers.

Wine glasses need to be made out of certain glass because if the wine glass is made from cut or fused glass, it will interfere with the taste of the wine. Brown glass and lead crystal glass are considered the best types of glass for wine. Lead crystal glasses are considered the best glasses for wine because they look good and are the best material for the flavor of the wine.

The shapes of the glasses are very important to keep the flavor and the aroma at its highest level. In order to qualify as a wine glass, the opening of the glass must not be wider than the widest part of the bowl of the glass. The wine glass also needs to have a long stem to keep fingers from smearing the glass, and the glass stem prevents your hand from warming the wine, as is found with brandy glasses and their short stems.

Red wine glasses have a rounder and wider bowl which increases the rate of oxidization, which subtly alters the flavor and aroma. Oxidization is better for red wines than white wines, hence the different glass.

White wine glasses can vary greatly in their size and shapes. These glasses will be designed so that there is minimal oxidization because this is not something that you want with your white wine. These glasses have smaller mouths, and that reduced surface area reduces the overall rate of oxidization. These glasses are also used for champagne since you do not want much oxidization with champagne either.

When you are giving away promotional glasses, you want to make sure that you give your customers glasses that they will want. While you will always have your company name and logo on the personalized glasses, you should ensure that you give customers who drink red wine, red wine glasses, and vise versa for white wine glasses. This ensures that the glasses will be used on a regular basis by your customers, and that gives your brand the most exposure which is very important.

DiscountMugs.com is a large distribution company based in Miami, Florida. They are web-based and factory-direct which allows them to keep prices lower than the rest of the competition. They also have a huge selection of glassware from wine glasses and champagne flute to martini glasses and drinking glasses.


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Wine Glasses As Candle Holders

Wine glasses are always great to look at. Besides their function, many wine glasses have innate aesthetic value. When displayed on a rack, they look elegant and symbolize taste and sophistication. Wine glasses have many uses, and can endure quite a beating during their lifetime.

If you are about to purchase a new set, do not throw away the previous ones, you can use them as decorative items by getting them painted and displayed or as gifts, or you can transform them into beautiful candle holders.

One such way is to create soy wax candles using your old wine glasses. Soy candles of various colors and aromas can be made and gently poured into glasses. These make wonderful table decorations and unique gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or even New Year’s. Your family and friends will be enthralled to receive such lovely presents. In fact, when throwing a dinner party, you can place each wine glass candle at every seat, and your guest can take them home afterwards. Wine glass soy candle holders make great party flavors.

To start making these beatific creations, you will need: -

- Wine glasses (you can also buy inexpensive ones at thrift stores or hobby shops)

- Coffee mugs

- Double boiler

- Soy wax (get ones which are eco-friendly)

- Wicks

- Wax dye

- Fragrance oils (vanilla is a sure bet)

- Glue

- Candy thermometer

To begin, first make sure that your glasses are clean by rinsing them in warm tepid water. Let aerate completely. To make the clean up process speedier, your wine glasses should be assembled on a sheet of foil or newspapers.

Next, position your wick in the center of glass and use adhesive to secure via the metal tab. Purchase wicks that already come attached to tabs, your job will be easier and faster. Use a pencil to move the wick exactly dead center.

Carefully add the soy wax into the double boiler and ‘cook’ according to instructions. As the wax begins to thaw out, put in the candy thermometer right into the wax and secure it by the side of the double boiler. Soy waxes can be tricky as their temperatures vary, so always read the instructions and follow to the tee.

Once the soy wax is fully malleable and the temperature reading is accurate, you can now add the candle dye. Make sure the dye is fully combined and then pour gently into the mixture, doing this a little at a time. The color normally becomes lighter when the wax congeals, so be sure to add an appropriate amount. Blend concisely for about two to three minutes.

Check the temperature of the wax before putting in fragrance oil. For each pound of wax, drop about 1.5 ounces of fragrance, keeping in mind to not put too much as it will overwhelm your wax mixture.

Once this is completed, gently pour the wax into wine glasses and straighten the wicks accordingly back to the center.

The wax will harden in twenty four hours.

Once hardened, trim the wicks.

DiscountMugs.com is a large distribution company based in Miami, Florida. They are web-based and factory-direct which allows them to keep prices lower than the rest of the competition. They also have a huge selection of glassware from beer mugs and champagne flutes to shot glasses and wine glasses.


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Carmody & Co. Makes Valentine's Day the Ultimate Holiday: Beautiful Presents for that Special Someone

Carmody & Co. Makes Valentine’s Day the Ultimate Holiday: Beautiful Presents for that Special Someone










Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 9, 2010

Pasadena, CA, February 9, 2010 — Carmody & Co. (http://www.carmodynco.com), Pasadena’s preferred store for premium stationery items, greeting cards, customized invitations and family friendly gifts, reminds consumers to visit the store for exclusive gifts for Valentine’s Day. This promotion includes beautifully hand painted Lolita champagne and wine glasses, the Box of Risque (rousing questions for couples that generate conversation and laughter) and other elegant presents for that important someone in a person’s life.

“Carmody & Co. is the go-to destination for consumers who want the very best merchandise for couples, families, professionals, party planners and students. This Valentine’s Day celebrate the holiday in style with our gifts, cards and elegant accessories. The brands we carry, which include Vera Wang Fine Papers, Kate Spade Paper, Crane & Co., Sweet Pea Designs, and William Arthur Stationery, are always striking and intelligently priced. We seek to create the ultimate shopping experience,” said Terry Clougherty, Owner of Carmody & Co. “I invite people to visit Carmody & Co. and find the perfect item for the right occasion.”

Say it with Love: Carmody & Co. Caters to All Consumers

Carmody & Co. also has a diverse array of other products for consumers of all interests. “From invitations to personalized greetings and university paraphernalia, we have the right product for each person’s needs. We create a shopping environment that is friendly and always memorable. In short, we keep the festivities alive throughout the year,” stated Ms. Clougherty.

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H.Samuel Launches Truth Bead Starter Sets for Amazing Value Gifts

H.Samuel Launches Truth Bead Starter Sets for Amazing Value Gifts










Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) December 24, 2009

H.Samuel has announced the launch of several new Truth bead starter collection sets, which include a sterling silver bracelet and three beads, to make an ideal gift for any consumer looking to start a bead collection, or a great gift for Christmas or even for Valentines’ Day which isn’t far away.

H.Samuel (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/ ) now features a grand total of 4 Truth bead starter sets. Offering the consumer a greater choice of starter styles, the sets include the Truth Sterling Silver London Life Starter Set design with a Union Flag and double decker bus bead. There is also one set with three Murano Venetian glass beads, one with sterling silver heart and round beads, and another featuring sterling silver beads.

The new Truth bead starter collection sets are each made from sterling silver and feature a 7.5″ bracelet along with three charms. With several starter sets on offer, and over a hundred silver, crystal, ruby, diamond, cubic zirconia or rose quartz Truth charms available, H.Samuel is ensuring consumers can choose an individual style to suit their own required personal look.

Bead and charm bracelets (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/browse/N/58/ ) are one of the strongest trends of the moment and H.Samuel has been seeing the beads sell like hot cakes, which is funny because there actually are cake beads, as well as Champagne bottle beads, horse beads, high heel beads, car beads and many, many more to choose from at H.Samuel.

Truth jewellery (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/browse/N/54+4294966708/ ) is inspired by memories and given with love. An exciting take on traditional charm jewellery, the Truth collection represents the inner person and allows them the chance to truly express themselves by creating beautiful jewellery.

H.Samuel is also promoting the idea of consumers buying a bracelet accompanied by Gift Cards to give with the bracelet, so the lucky recipient can choose their own beads and charms (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/browse/N/156/ ).

About H.Samuel

H.Samuel is the nation’s favourite High Street Jeweller with over 350 stores and a retail website at http://www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded watches, H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles and gifts for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

For further media information, please contact:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

H.Samuel

3 Imperial Place

Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk

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Notti Bianche (White Nights) Extends an Invitation to Celebrate New Year?s Eve in DC

Notti Bianche (White Nights) Extends an Invitation to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in DC












Happy New Year From Notti Bianche

Washington, DC (Vocus) December 23, 2009

Notti Bianche extends an invitation to attend an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31st.

There will be two dining opportunities: the early booking time from 5pm is the perfect choice for the pre-theatre crowd, with a $ 45 pre-fixe menu featuring a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert from the a la carte menu, or from Chef DeCoste’s tantalizing specials, and also includes a celebratory glass of champagne! For those ready to party the night away, the 8pm reservation time offers the chance to indulge in the luxurious menu offerings, and relish in the excellent wine selections.

For New Year’s Eve only, Notti Bianche has put together a great selection of Sparkling wines and Champagnes to complement the menu.

Reservations are limited and required for this special evening. Please either call on 202-298-8085 or email manager@nottibianche.com to make a reservation. Remember to specify a time preference – the earlier booking times are reserved for diners who will be leaving for theater performances. A credit card is required for all reservations; unfulfilled reservations will incur a $ 50/person charge.

Notti Bianche looks forward to welcoming in 2010 with its valued guests!

Happy Holidays from Notti Bianche!

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