Curtis Stone...Celebrity Chef hosts Penfolds Premiere Grange Dinner! San Francisco!



That - oh! so sexy! - top celebrity Chef "Curtis Stone" (TV personality extraordinaire!) - jets into the bay area next week to host a chi chi Vintage Wine tasting event and dinner.

The spikey-haired blond hottie - with the puppy-dog eyes and captivating measured speech - doesn't come on the cheap!

The glittering soiree - being pushed by his slick handlers as an ultra-tony "Premiere Grange Dinner" (sponsored by Penfolds Vintage Wine Cellars) - is selling out fast at $350 a pop!

The elite few who attend will have a delicous opportunity to sample a dazzling array of sought-after wines, such as Penfolds Grange Shiraz (2006), Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz (2007), Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon (2008), Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz (2008), and Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay (2008).

The much-ballyood celebrity-studded event is slated to kick off on April 30th at 7 p.m.

The following day, on May 1st, a wine-tasting ceremony will follow-up at a humbler more-affordabe rate of $75.00 with Winemaking Ambassador Matt Lane at the helm.

Reservations and Information

Lily.Lane@penfolds.com

707.299.3252



Ande Monster giveaway

It's time for a new giveaway and this time it's a very unique one. It comes courtesy of Rachael of It's Simple Love. Rachael started her Etsy vintage shop, Ande Monster, some months ago and she has some great little treasures. In Rachael's own words:
"Ande Mönster, meaning Spirit Designs in Swedish, is about supplying you with one-of-a-kind vintage kind pieces and vintage-inspired pieces to add to your collection (or start your collection)"

I'm sure you want to know more about this adventurous lady.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your work. How did it all start?
I am a vintage enthusiast.   At first, I shopped at thrift stores growing up because my family didn't have a lot of money as a child.  That is what I believe planted the seed for the love of the hunt.  Now being self sufficient in providing for myself, I still love the hunt.  And now with my shop, Ande Monster Vintage, I can share that love and the treasures I find.

Who or what inspires you?

I love the current Mad Men fifties style obsession.  I have always loved Audrey Hepburn, Susan Dey, and Jackie Kennedy.  I think you can find inspiration from all things, from nature to fashion blogs.

What do you love most of what you do?

I love the hunt the most!  When you find the most amazing piece of vintage clothing and your eyes grow wide and a shy smile glides across your face; that's what I love most.

Any advice for aspiring shop owners?

 Do what you love!  Find something you are passionate about and you could do every day and share it with the world.  
What then? This vintage incredibly cute bag. 

How?
- Follow A Diary of Lovely, check Ande Monster and tell me what you like most. 
Extra entries 
- Tweet about this giveaway (use @adiaryoflovely)
- Heart Rachael' store on Etsy
- Follow It's Simple Love
- Follow me on Twitter or/and facebook

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.Thank you all so much! Winner will be picked at random next week)