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May 17, 2012 by Lori

Middle Sister – Confusion to Clarity

Two nights ago, with a glass of Goodie Two-Shoes Pinot Noir in hand, I realized that I was a bit overwhelmed by the Middle Sister design project. I wanted to start designing one necklace at a time and was quickly discovering that I needed to know the direction all ten of the designs were going to take before a could actually “make” any of them. Organizing...

May 15, 2012 by Lori

Middle Sisters Update

The inspiration boards are complete, ideas have been flowing, and designs are starting to emerge. I continue to be very excited about this process and the designs. After thinking it through, I decided that I’m going to start rolling out designs one at a time instead of in one big post next week. That way, I have more opportunity to talk about the...

May 11, 2012 by Lori

Jewelry Inspiration from the Middle Sisters

Last night I opened a bottle of Drama Queen Pinot Grigio, enjoyed a wonderful glass, and got to work on design inspiration boards for the jewelry. So, what is an inspiration board? I think that depends on the artist. For me, an inspiration board is a collection of words and images that expresses the feeling that I would like the jewelry I create to convey. I...

May 9, 2012 by Lori

The Backstory of Middle Sister Wines

There is so much awesome content for the backstory on Middle Sister Wines that I almost don’t know where to begin! I’ve decided to highlight a few of the great things I came across in this post and I know I’ll cover more as I continue the design process. The Wine Sisterhood The Wine Sisterhood was created by three women in the wine industry...

May 7, 2012 by Lori

Middle Sister – A Design Twist

I’ve spent the last few days learning more about the Middle Sister brand and I’ve made a decision to put a little twist in my regular schedule. As I started thinking about the designs for the week, there was an idea that stuck in my head. I want to design a piece of jewelry for each of the sisters. To do this, I need to study each of them a bit...

May 4, 2012 by Lori

The Flavor of Middle Sister Wines

There are ten varieties of Middle Sister wine. From Chardonnay, to Pinot Noir, and three blends, you are sure to find your favorite flavors. The wines are very accessible at prices ranging from $9-15. I can always find them at the Target stores in my area and I think the brand is pretty easy to find at many locations in the US. This week, I tried the Cabernet...

May 3, 2012 by Lori

Introducing Middle Sister Wines

This week the blog is focusing on the Middle Sister brand. For the first time I’ve chosen to cover the whole brand instead of just one wine. One look at the labels and I think you will know why they are my pick! I’ve followed Middle Sister for a year or so and I really like the branding (more to come in the backstory). Each of the wines has it’s...

Apr 25, 2012 by Lori

Jewelry Inspired by Blufeld Riesling

This week, I was drawn to the Blufeld Riesling because of the cobalt blue bottle and whimsical floral label. I was anxious to work with the bottle glass and really focus on the highlighting the wonderful color. The Design Process As I thought about what to create this week, my mind kept returning to the bezel designs from last week. I really like the idea...

Apr 23, 2012 by Lori

The Backstory of Blufeld Riesling

This week, I was able to find out a bit more about the brand online. Blufeld does have both a website and a Facebook page. I also came across several articles about the brand. Here’s what stood out to me as noteworthy. About the Wine For the Blufeld Riesling, blue slate in Germany gives this riesling the distinct flavor. Here is the description...

Apr 20, 2012 by Lori

The Flavor of Blufeld Riesling

This week’s featured wine is a 2010 Blufeld Riesling from Mosel, Germany. Thoughts from the Brand On the front of the bottle, the wine is described as a “medium sweet” riesling. Turning the bottle around, you see this deeper description: Inspired by the stunning blue slate soil of German vineyards, medium-sweet blufeld combines citrus, peach...

Apr 19, 2012 by Lori

Introducing Blufeld Riesling

This week I’ve selected Blufeld Riesling as the featured wine. The blue bottle combined with the small floral graphics hooked me. In February, I had the chance to work with the Bud Light Platinum cobalt blue bottle glass and I just loved the color. Here, the color of the glass is the same, but I think I will find the personality of the brand to be...

Apr 9, 2012 by Lori

Jewelry Inspired by Peninsula Cellars

This week, the focus has been on Detention Sweet Red Table wine by Peninsula Cellars. I enjoyed this wine and had a great time learning more about the winery located right here in Michigan. Next time I’m in Traverse City (this summer), I’ll definitely be stopping by to taste and say “hello”. The Process With a tasting room located...

Apr 8, 2012 by Lori

Peninsula Cellars – The Backstory

Peninsula Cellars is located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The region lies along the 45th parallel like the other wine regions including Alsace, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. From the website, this is how Peninsula describes their wine making: Our philosophy toward wine making has always been very minimalistic, allowing the...

Apr 7, 2012 by Lori

The Taste of Peninsula Detention

Peninsula Detention is described on the bottle as a “sweet red table wine”. Obviously, that means there are a blend of grapes in the mix and I was anxious to learn more and taste the flavor. I was a bit surprised not to find a taste description on the bottle itself as I’ve found this to be a staple with most wines. So, after my first taste,...