Sonya J. Audet Blog

Vinturi is wine I had remained a sceptic about aerators until my friends and relatives convinced me to re-evaluate them. I choose the Venturi because it is made of high quality glass and includes a small screen filter. I decided that I did not want to use two hands to pour one glass of wine so I bought the unit with the Venturi stand. Not only does it work well, it sits very attractively on our table. If you are considering an aerator, go Venturi – either with or without the stand. Great aerator Great gift. Fun. It works well, the only drawback is that you have to be careful how it is placed in the holder or wine drips out the side. Good quality. Standing Wine Aerator I bought both this standing model and a hand held. I didn’t realize that this standing model includes the very same hand held, so I didn’t need both. It aerates wine very nicely and makes an interesting sound. But you should be forewarned that it drips, no matter what you do. So, put down a paper towel before the even...

Good Fun with these simians! There are so many things you can do with these monkeys besides hang them on drinks…! They bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Cocktail Monkeys are a must have, expecially if you entertain These cute little monkeys are awesome, everyone will love them… You can hang them in a chain, they have florescent in them that cause extra attraction. I Love em! DOES WHAT IT CLAIMS When I ordered a box of 1000 cocktail monkeys, I thought I might get another, run-of-the-mill, box-of-1000 plastic monkeys. Little did I know that this box would not only meet, but EXCEED my expectations. Each monkey is plastic (expected), and one of several colors (also expected). But, they GLOW UNDER UV LIGHT. This, admittedly, was advertised, but it was more than I really expected. (Humor aside, they’re great for rewarding good questions and participation in the classroom, which is what I use them for. And, what do you say about a box of 1000 monkeys? The seller was great, prompt, etc., a...

Perfect for sipping tequila Perfectly proportioned crystal flutes for sipping the finest tequila. We tried the flutes with Casa Dragones Tequila, and the result was amazing! Glasses My Son In Law loved them, the best Christmas gift…..definately a great gift for the tequila efficianado,excellent quality and design. Click to Editorial Reviews

Nice Comes in a nice case and will work well for what we are looking for. Good quality and what we were expecting. Click to Editorial Reviews

Good materials Thank you! Finally a rabbit style opener that is made with all metal gears and other solid raw materials. It also stands up on its own and looks great. Peugeot Pw200450 Baltaz Corkscrew, Basalte This is a very well made wine corkscrew. The color is very handsome and it is a conversation piece that our guests ask about. Very classy WONDERFUL BUT HEAVY I HAVE ARTHRITIS IN MY HANDS, I CAN OPEN WINE BOTTLES WITH IT, BUT IT IS STIFF. MY HUSBAND GENERALLY DOES IT FOR ME. DO NOT KNOW IF I COULD DO IT BY MYSELF. Click to Editorial Reviews

So different! I really liked these because they aren’t your typical champagne flutes. The shape is fun and they are one solid piece so you don’t have to worry about them falling apart. Beautiful Flutes! These were awesome at my nieces 16th birthday party in March! the layered drink colors with Sprite and Blue Coconut was so cool looking! She and her friends LOVED them! AUNTIE SCORED POINTS! :O) Click to Editorial Reviews

Awesome! I got this as a Father’s Day present for my husband and he LOVED it! It’s very well made and easy to clean. Looks Great, Husband Loved It I’m a bit nervous about how the “dad” part is actually just glued on so I’ll update on how it holds up with wear. But that aside it looks great! Exactly as pictured. Seems of decent quality otherwise, it arrived quickly and was packed well even though I hate packing peanuts… ***Update: It has held up beautifully with handwashing and my husband still really likes it. It made a great father’s day gift. So Beautiful! I bought this for my father for Christmas. I had it sent to me first so I could look at it before sending it to him. I was so PLEASED with the quality and beauty of this piece. I know he’ll love it! Can’t wait to hear his reaction! ***THE SELLER PACKAGED THIS TO PERFECTION!*** It was padded and protected on every side! **UPDATE** My father called me last night after he opened his stein and he could barely contain his emotion. H...

Fizz meter didn’t work We got a Sodastream Fizz for a gift. The mechanical parts of it worked properly, but the Fizz meter didn’t turn on. The back “door” was also poorly fitted and came off easily. After looking closer at the unit, it seems that it might have been a return, perhaps related to the many online reports of bad Fizz chips. I took the Fizz unit off, and there was a watch battery powering the unit. The battery in place was 2032. I didn’t have that, just a thinner 2025. Same voltage, same diameter, slightly thinner. Put in the alternate battery as a lark, and voila, the Fizz meter powered up. My guess is that a bad batch of batteries was installed at the factory, or the batteries got drained during shipment. Feels better quality than Jet model but LED indicator didn’t work While carbonating the water, the Fizz Feels better quality than Jet model. Feels sturdier and smoother functioning. The better quality feel coupled with the fact that the LED indicator didn’t work doesn’...

Best cork screw I’ve ever used I had purchased the Pottery Barn table top unit for $200 and within 12 bottles the cheap plastic guts shattered. Pottery Barn replaced the unit and within 6 bottles I could see the same cheap guts would do the same. So as any serious wine drinker would do, we asked for a refund. Found this unit via Amazon and while the materials on this unit were not described in detail, what I received was very well made. The mechanics are solid, made of steel and brass, no plastic. The lower of the unit features a spring actuated bottle grip to support both downward and upward pressure of the screw. You still need to maintain a slight grip on the bottle with one hand while you move the screw handle downward and upward. Best part is, this unit looks fantastic on the wall of my bar. My friends now want one. Works well, looks great A conversation piece, we have given many of these as house-warming presents. Works very well except on plastic corks. Can cause a old cork t...

Stunning! These are beautiful wine glasses, much prettier and delicate than pictured. I’m almost hesitant to use these or serve to friends who imbibe in more than one glass of wine. They are large glasses (14 ounces) so one tip to friends would be to advise them once they see their face mirrored in bottom of glass they must switch to different style wine glass. The image is upside down, so that should convince them they’ve had enough. We are VERY pleased with the beauty of this style/color/thickness of glass. Also, the packaging was excellent, not a chance they could be broken in shipment unless sat upon during transit. gorgeous! These wine glasses are just gorgeous! The colors are true to the photo but way better. I absolutely love them. The only thing I dont like is that I couldnt find any other matching items! Click to Editorial Reviews

Great! Needs a funnel This set is the best for the price. It needs a small metal funnel for filling the flasks. Other than that, it’s perfect and compact, well constructed, well designed. Click to Editorial Reviews

Direct replacement for ice bucket The only difference between this and the original is that the original had a metal rod instead of plastic. The replacement fits well and works great. It’s nice to have a working ice maker again! Click to Editorial Reviews

These little plastic mermaids are perfect for my not-so-random acts of FUNism This is the second time I’ve ordered the mermaids. The first thousand have went out to see the world and you can look at their photos on facebook dot com slash FUNism You can also read about awesome uses of these mermaids, besides cocktail décor on the urban dictionary dot com search FUNism. I will order them from this vendor again when the next thousand run away to see the world. Have FUN Click to Editorial Reviews

Schott Zwiesel wine glasses Arrived quickly and were exact match to my set, thanks to accurate measurements and description. Very happy with this vendor. Click to Editorial Reviews

Stemless wine glasses are wonderful! I bought these wine glasses for a cocktail party I was having with a friend. We didn’t want to use any cheap plastic cups. I was given a small pack of these from an event planner and thought they looked like real glass and very chic. They were a bit pricey, in my opinion, but because they are reusable, I thought it would be worth it. Please be aware that they are to be hand washed (one accidentally went through the dishwasher and melted). I am VERY happy with the decision to purchase them. They were a hit at the party. Wonderful glasses! Good quality, perfect presentation, pleasant texture; the combination of these qualities make you use these glasses again and again. I am enjoying my wine after purchasing these wine glasses even more! Thanks! very beautiful and perfect for any occasion! What a great idea for outdoor wine indulging!!! Light, pretty and shatterproof!!! Enjoy them, rinse and repeat! It was a worthy purchase with no hassle at trans...

Beautiful glasses! These are lovely and do not disappoint! They are perfect for guests and make them feel special. They are larger and look fabulous on the table! love them they do not disappoint. love the color. they look and feel kinda big in your hands. realy good for the price. Click to Editorial Reviews

Nice but not perfect… All in all, they are nice decanters. I put my nicer liquors in them, and they look very. Don’t expect the gold paint around the top to be perfect. When they painted a couple of mine, the tape they used to cut the line didn’t hold well and it bleeds down the glass. Not a deal breaker though. You can just tell they are cheaply made. Click to Editorial Reviews

perfect little skewers I really like these skewers. They are nice for small bite foods. Love the beautiful bright colors. Washable and reusable. Definitely adds beautiful color to your table. Love it I love this set, is a Show to have them on my table when hosting a party. I Definitely recommend it. timberlake9 Perfect little skewers for fresh fruit – fits 2 or 3 bites of fruit on each one. They looked very festive on the tray with marshmallow creme fruit dip in the center. Since they are reusable, and I paid over $11 for them, I tried to salvage all 50, but recovered less than half. The price definitely varies. When I reordered several more to keep on hand, they were $4.99 each. Now they are $6+? Worth it, though, for special occasions. Click to Editorial Reviews

Great Lighter!! A perfect Christmas gift for my husband, works well and makes an impressive appearance. Comes with a great zipper case. After pricing them elsewhere, this was a real deal. Fast shipping and great packaging. Click to Editorial Reviews

Totally pleased Just a few thoughts on what you can’t tell from the picture: As noted in the product description, the images are etched/carved into the glass, not printed on. It’s well done and is a good effect. Also, the gulls are placed around the circumference of the glass, not just on the side where the ship is. I thought that was a nice touch. Click to Editorial Reviews