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When you run a small business, your products are like your children. How can you love one more than another? I see each one of Clink's products for its unique attributes. On the one hand, fine crystal has an amazing sparkle and shine. But it's not the most practical choice for every occasion. It has expensive tastes. You might even call it high-maintenance. Then there's glass. Beautiful and reliable, and a lot more easy-going. Not afraid to work hard and get bumped around a little. See my dilemma? I think they're all great. To help you choose what's right for...

Last week, we read about another milestone in mankind's quest for bourbon nirvana. Jefferson's Ocean: Aged at Sea just released its second batch of "ocean-aged" bourbon. Yep, they actually sent more than 60 barrels of seven- and eight-year-old bourbon on a world cruise for five months of R&R, stopping in 40 ports around the world. So why has this bourbon seen more of the world than we have? The idea is that all that sloshing around in the barrels, along with fluctuations in temperature and humidity, cause the bourbon to mature faster and brings out even more of that rich...

  What do YOU love? A cashmere sweater that you’ve had since forever? Maybe it’s you and your honey snuggled up near a fire. Perhaps it’s your dream kitchen that you just saw on HGTV. Life gives us so many things to love and be grateful for, doesn’t it? Since we’re in a gooey, mushy mood, we decided to celebrate the upcoming month of love by giving away some of our finest crystal monogrammed barware (stuff we love and KNOW you’ll love too) during our #ClinkToLove Pinterest Giveaway. You enter by Liking us on Facebook at the #ClinkToLove Giveaway page...

  The weather can’t make up its mind this winter. We’re getting snow in Biloxi, Mississippi and the usual areas up north are getting massive dumps of the white stuff. One way to stay warm and chill is to mix up one of these delicious hot toddies, park yourself in front of the fireplace and relax. Winter is cold after all, and so let’s turn lemons into warm luscious drinks (See the lemony Winter Hill recipe)! Cocktail: Winter Hill Ingredients: 2 orange wedges, 2 lemon wedges, 2oz bourbon, .5oz Cointreau, 2 dashes chocolate bitters, hot water, clovesHow to make it: Muddle fruit, add ice...

It’s always telling to see what celebrities take on as their favorite cocktail or go-to tipple. Are you a match with any of these super-star favorites?   Jennifer AnistonMargarita She loves this singularly most popular drink around with a twist: make Jen’s with silver tequila, cucumber, pineapple juice and some cilantro please. Sounds pretty interesting, just like Aniston herself. Brad PittBeer Did that surprise you? He IS the all-American type so it does make sense. But interestingly enough, he favors a big, strong European beer over American brews. Angelina JolieTequila If she’s going to drink, she’s going to do it...

So you did it. You made a New Year’s resolution to slim up. Maybe it was just a passing thought that you hope will stick. Or maybe you just know that you need to cut back on carbs but don’t want to completely cut back on cocktails. Here are the two basic rules to follow and a few low-carb recipes to try for skinnier drinks in your 2014 lineup.  #1 Sugar is the white death. We ALL know sugar is not a necessary ingredient to a healthy life. It’s been proven to decay your teeth and your body if given...