This is a sponsored post written by me in conjunction with the #TannatDay event. Wine samples were provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links. I am thrilled to be part of #UruguayWineWeek and, especially ,#TannatDay. I have long admired the grape varietal since I was first introduced to it when the Wine Pairing Weekend crew focused on wines from Uruguay. Back in February 2019 I paired the Bouza 2016 "B6" Tannat with Brined Quail. So, when I received a package of two Tannats from Viña Progreso via Uruguay Wine*, I was excited to learn more about the winemaker and the wines. I also received a bottle of his Viognier, but that will be the topic of another post....
I’m so excited to share our very first before/after reveal with you today! This post is sponsored by Kichler, who makes beautiful and affordable lighting that is also energy efficient. In December, we closed on this home and the first thing we wanted to take care of was updating the flooring. The upstairs came with original hardwoods that we decided to match in the basement as well as the stairway, creating a pretty dramatic before and after (cue the dramatic music!). Isn’t that SO MUCH BETTER?? Here’s a view looking down (sorry, the angle isn’t exactly the same but you get the idea!). Let’s talk about the lighting first. As you can see in the photo above, the lighting was...
Over the (almost) 10 years I’ve been writing for Effortless Gent, I’ve gotten to try many different brands. Suits and sport coats in particular have always been really fun to evaluate. I’m not an expert, per se, but over the years I’ve learned what makes a suit just OK, vs. what makes it great… as well as the features and details you must have, and the ones you’re OK living without. The problem is, I’ve never had a good suggestion for guys who are suit shopping on a budget. Until now, of course. Let me introduce you to Spier & Mackay If you’re big into clothing and menswear like me, it’s likely you’ve already heard of this brand. But, if...
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #AppleWeek. I received complimentary product from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #AppleWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Here we are at the second day of a week-long event all about Fall's darling, the apple. You can read my introductory post, peruse the prize packages from our generous event sponsors, and enter the giveaway: here. You won't want to miss out. Really. As far as recipes go, two dozen bloggers have been working hard to bring you over eighty recipes to bring apples to your Autumn table. #AppleWeek Day Two Recipes Apple Pie Ice Cream by Seduction in the Kitchen Apple Snickerdoodles by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Apple Vanilla Oatmeal...
