Southern Sass: Snow for Some, Weekends for All

2.13.2014

Snow for Some, Weekends for All

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02/13/14

It’s always darkest before the weekend.

PERK ALERT

30% Off the Rolls-Royce of Earphones

These are what you call Perks: 1) 30% off top-of-the-line earphones made from handsome beech wood. 2) Finely tailored dress shirts from Europe for 36% off. 3) Your favorite new everyday watch from NOVO. Treat yourself. And your wrist.


411:	Meze 11 Deco earphones; shirts from Alâra; NOVO watches

CASUAL TEXT

This Might Come in Handy Friday...

Consider this your reminder to download this app that’ll remind you to send texts of affection tomorrow to your special someone. Also, consider this your reminder to remember that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.


411:	Romantimatic, express yourself here

SMOKE SHOW

A Candle That Smells Like Brisket

If you like brisket, this is not for you. If you have an unhealthy obsession with brisket, behold a candle that smells exactly like slow-cooked beef and aged hickory. Unfortunately, still tastes like wax.


411:	Brisket Candle, light and sniff here

GOING YARD

The Big Book of Lawn Sports

Horseshoes: you know that game. Croquet: yep, that, too. KanJam: ... well, you will after reading this comprehensive guide to lawn games and the various refreshing cocktails that pair best with them (like a gin-and-champagne French 75 with pétanque). Spring has to be close-ish.


411:	Balls on the Lawn: Games to Live By, brush up on the rules here

BARREL ROLE

This Used to Hold Tequila

As it turns out, somebody got the bright idea to take some giant old tequila barrels and convert them into one-of-a-kind tequila barrel ice chests. Which is cool if you’re looking for an unexpected way to store... well, tequila, we guess.


411:	Reclaimed Tequila Barrel Ice Chest, stock something special here

SPIN CITY

One Step Closer to Cocktail Perfection

Used to be, there were two ways to make a martini. Stirred (if you’re a traditionalist) or shaken (if you’re an MI6 agent). But then someone invented this bartending gadget that effortlessly spins your cocktails with a push of a button, and suddenly we had a third. Hey, it’s good to have options.


411:	Cocktail Spinner, give it a whirl here

Sometimes, you have to make sacrifices. Hey, that’s life. But not when you’re behind the wheel of the new 2014 Lexus CT F SPORT. It’s a sporty sedan that handles like a gem while getting an EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon.* Road trips were invented for cars like this.