Author: cpgrisold

The perfect blend of feminine elegance and glamour, Tea Party features Victorian ornamentation and opulent textures. Incorporate antique accessories for a personal, traditional touch.

Frilly and glitzy accents include artisan cupcakes, sparkling chandeliers, vintage serveware, vases and punch bowls.

Corresponding BEHR colors include:
Queen’s Tart #T12-16
Violet Water #T12-17
Minty Frosting #T12-18
Sugar Pool #T12-19
First Peach #T12-20

BEHR Paints’ 2012 Color Trends are currently available at behr.com and The Home Depot stores nationwide. The Color Trends brochure includes paint chips, making it easier to harmonize and visualize a new room, along with a new interactive component. Using a smart phone, consumers can scan a QR code on the back panel to see a video of Erika Woelfel describing each trend.

What’s more, the ColorSmart by BEHRTM Mobile application, available as a free download for Android™ and iPhone® mobile devices, helps do-it-yourselfers find the perfect colors for any home decorating project at the touch of a finger. Fans are also encouraged to Like BEHR on Facebook and follow BEHR on Twitter – plus visit BEHR’s new blog all about color at colorfullybehr.com.

Founded in 1947, Behr Process Corporation is one of the largest suppliers of architectural paint and exterior wood care products to the United States and Canadian do-it-yourself markets. BEHR manufactures paints, decorative finishes, primers, stains and surface preparation products, which are sold exclusively at The Home Depot. BEHR is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA.

Graze the Bench

Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10

12 noon to 5 pm

How does great wine, delicious food, and fantastic music, all in the beautiful setting of the Beamsville Bench sound to you? Graze the Bench is a premier event for wine, food and music lovers. 7 great wineries are paired with 7 great Chefs and 7 great bands.

Visit the vineyards at Thirty Bench Wine Makers, one of the prettiest spots on the Beamsville Bench, to sip on two signature wines, 2009 Thirty Bench Red and the 2011 Thirty Bench Riesling. Paired with the wines, enjoy Thai-inspired quinoa salad, shrimp or chicken satays with house made sriracha and peanut sauce, while enjoying jazz by the Suzanne Ramsay Trio.

This is an event not to be missed by any wine, food or music lover.

Oysters + Rieslings – Oh My!

Saturday, June 16th

12 noon to 5 pm

No need to head to the coast this summer, it’s coming to Thirty Bench for you. Tide & Vine Oyster Company is parking their “Shuck Truck” overlooking Thirty Bench’s Riesling vineyards. Stop by for an oyster and a glass of wine, as they’ll be shucking and pouring all afternoon. Oysters offered at market price and wine will be served by the glass.

Also – join the 1 pm or 3 pm Oyster + Riesling Seminar led by Winemaker Emma Garner and Mike Langley, one of Canada’s Best Oyster Shuckers. This spirited tasting will include 4 oysters and 4 award-winning Rieslings. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your place at the table asap.

Graze the Bench is $25 (plus tax) per person (includes a collector’s glass, a 5 oz glass of wine and food pairing at one participating winery)

To order your pass, please call 905.563.1698 or email [email protected]

Oysters + Rieslings Seminar is $20 (plus tax) per person

To reserve your spot, please call 1.866.440.4384

Cheers!

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Happy 1st anniversary to Wills & Kate!

If you’re ever in a position to meet the royal couple, here’s some tips on etiquette, including how not to refer to the Queen as “your Grandma.”

But for now, some music. Take it away, Jim Cuddy…

“And I think that I know why everyone watched the wedding / two people in love / two people whose blessing comes from higher up above / they’re not like you and me / they were destined to be… at least for one moment we were right there up above / looking down on all the royal fuss / Monday, we were back upon the bus / driving through the neighbourhoods and factories that are us.”

Building on its popularity in the GTA with office workers seeking a delicious change of lunchtime fares, Food Truck Eats brings its convoy of salacious snacks to Peller Estates Winery at the ultimate Victoria Day Weekend backyard bash.

Sixteen Food Trucks from Canada and the United States are coming together to deliver the most daring, tasty and innovative street food available — but wait, there’s more — as sixteen wines from Peller Estates’ favourite vintages will be poured alongside.

Tickets are only $15 each, which includes one glass of wine plus a souvenir wine glass, and can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-673-5537.

Niagara’s Finest Inns are also offering special pricing for an overnight package that includes accommodation, tickets to Food Truck Eats at Peller Estates and transportation to and from the event. Book now at http://www.niagarasfinest.com/reservations/ or call them at 1-800-474-0632.

The event dates are:

Sunday May 20th from 12 pm to 6 pm
Monday May 21st from 12 pm to 5 pm

Bon appétit!

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In honour of my wiener dog, Bailey, who went to doggie heaven today :(