RAISE A GLASS TO THESE GIFTS
Whether you’re considering purchasing a present for yourself, a friend or even an acquaintance, a bottle of wine is pretty much always a good idea. But, if you’re looking to pick out an item that’s a bit outside the bottle, and therefore doesn’t require a bottle opener, there are several items hitting the market this season that are sure to excite. From chic wine racks that go beyond mere bottle organization to super comfy rompers that are perfect for a girls’ night in, Aleesha Harris checks out five goodies perfect for anyone who appreciates vino.
RADRACK
Put your wine collection on full display with this stylish Evans Wine Cabinet from Structube. The piece of futuristic furniture is sure to add a cool vibe to any living space, while the overhead glass holders, wine bottle cubbies and drawers for assorted accessories ensure everything is kept neat and tidy, too. $399 | Structube; structube.com
PILLOW TALK
Rosé season is almost upon us, so why not prepare for the sweet sips of the sunnier season by popping a few throw pillows proclaiming your appreciation for the pink stuff — like this Rosé pillow from the Vancouver-based brand Pillow Fight Factory — onto your favourite sofa, chair or patio set. Hello, instant decor update. $109 (with pillow insert) | CF Interiors; pillowfightfactory.com
LIP LOVE
Add a dose of wine-hued glamour to your everyday beauty routine with a bold new lipstick like the CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash. The collection features a new lipstick formula developed by CHANEL Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer Lucia Pica that provides vibrant colour payoff and a touch of shine. We’re partial to the shade 102 Noir Moderne, a deep, moody hue that gives lips a Merlot-hued stain and a kiss of shine. The new lipstick lands on CHANEL counters March 4.
$46 | CHANEL beauty counter; chanel.com
ALL-IN-ONE OUTFIT
Beloved B.C. influencer (not to mention interior designer, TV host, blogger and former Bachelorette) Jillian Harris has teamed up with Vancouver-based brand Smash + Tess to release a collection of cosy rompers to wear around the house — and while sipping wine, of course. The collection includes two designs for women in two colours, as well as one unisex style for kids.
$129 | Smashandtess.com
RIGHT READ
Get to know the wines of the Golden State, the highlighted region for this year’s Vancouver International Wine Festival, by delving into a book like The New California Wine: A Guide to the Producers and Wines Behind a Revolution of Taste by Jon Bonné. The tome is sure to inspire a visit to the state’s wine country, or at least prompt further exploration of the Californian sips available in the United States aisle of your local wine store. $40 | Indigo; chapters.indigo.ca Aharris@postmedia.com