Summer SIP-POUR-tunity: Billy the Artist WINE tote


Enter-to-WINE this cool tote.

Billy the Artist (BTA) went from graffiti artist selling his art on the streets of NYC to International ART phenomenon.

Check out the cool neoprene wine tote.
Want one?
Go to www.facebook.com/sipofspokane and simply "share" the Billy the Artist post on your facebook personal page. Winner will be randomly drawn at the end of the week from those who "share" the post. Its a Summer of SIP-POUR-tunity.

BTA is an internationally renowned artist whose work and designs have been embraced by both the fine and commercial art worlds. From galleries around the world to custom designs for some of the largest global brands such as Swatch, Mountain Dew, Hyundai, Suzuki, Gibson, and MTV, BTA's paintings, designs, and murals are seen and enjoyed world wide. BTA also does epic live painting events around the world.

LAST CALL TO SHANGHAI - Photo Credit BTA

Cool new line from Enesco. Photo Credit: BTA

Vibrant accessories from Billy the Artist, internationally recognized pop artist who is renowned for his eclectic style, will provide artsy detail to picnics, backyards and outdoor activities across the country this summer.

Can't stand it and just want to buy it. Here you go.

Available at retailers nationally and via www.planetrandomdesigns.com, Billy’s energetic and life affirming artwork has been translated to everyday items, perfect keeping food and beverages cool during for summer activities.

All made of neoprene, the offering includes:

· Double wine bottle holder. MSRP $25. 9.5” wide x 15.0”.

· Single wine bag. MSRP $20. 5.0" wide x 15.0" high.

· Lunch bag. MSRP $25. 12.0" wide x 10.0" high.

Additional items, including drink ware, desk accessories and mugs will launch this year.

Photo Credit: BTA


Photo Credit: BTA

Marys & Mimosas - Booze for Breakfast

Bringing Back The Breakfast Drink Marys and Mimosas

Both the Bloody Mary and Mimosa make it socially acceptable to drink before noon. While this can be a problem if the drinking continues all day, on its own, a Mary or a Mimosa is a beautiful thing.
The Bloody Mary can be a meal in itself - a healthy sounding one at that with a slightly morbid name. Bloody Marys traditionally are made with vodka and tomato juice which is then heavily spiced and garnished. Some say this drink was conceived in Paris in the roaring 20's. Others trace it back to the 30's as a cure to the dreaded hangover. Either way, this breakfast cocktail has evolved with many twists being added along the way.
The Mimosa, on the other hand, is a mainstay of the classy champagne brunch with a straightforward recipe: champagne or sparkling wine and orange juice. Yes, this is a drink you can make yourself. It was supposedly invented in back in 1925 at a Parisian Hotel. As with most cocktails, there a…

Urban Living - Spokane Style

This was fun! Our story and loft was featured in the Inlander Health & Home magazine. Thank you to Blythe Thimsen, writer and Young Kwak, photographer. We are also very grateful to Heather Hanley of the Tin Roof for helping us design our space. Our ensuite coffee lounge even made the cover. Additionally, the other featured urban space was one of my downtown listings. ♥️

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"A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage!" Used in the 1928 presidential campaign, and attributed to President Herbert Hoover, the idea of a car in every garage planted a seed that took root. Over the years, along with it came the idea of the spacious house with a yard, the white picket fence and the happy, quiet life in suburban America.
Fast forward to 2018, and nowadays trading in th…

Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine's "Best Of" reader poll results.

SPOKANE COEUR D'ALENE LIVING MAGAZINE'S 2010 BEST OF WINNERS

Feature Story
by Kevin Finch, Sarah Hauge, Laurie L. Ross (aka SIP), and Blythe Thimsen
(look after the write up for the intials of the author)

Look up the word “best” in a Merriam Webster Dictionary, and you will get the following result:

1best
adj \best\
Definition of BEST
superlative of good

1: excelling all others
2: most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction
3: most, largest

We’d like to suggest a fourth definition:

4: top pick, no one is better . Further definitions of the “Best” are as follows:

BEST FINE DINING, MOST ROMANTIC, BEST HAPPY HOUR FOOD and BEST DESSERT
Clinkerdagger
621 Mallon Avenue, http://www.clinkerdagger.com/
Talk about fine dining domination! 2010 is the fourth year in a row that you voted Clinkerdagger the top spot for an elegant meal out. Gold medals in three other categories (Most Romantic, Happy Hour Food and Best Dessert) gives the …

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