Posts Tagged ‘Whisky Stones’
December 21, 2009
Updates // Whisky Stone Auction
Just a quick note to let you know that Chi Chi Home in Canada has decided to do some good with the last set of Whisky Stones available in North America this season. The team at Chi Chi have decided to auction off their last set of Whisky Stones (at least until January when we ship them some new ones!) and donate the proceeds to a local charity. As they rightly point out, there are many worthy causes out there that need some help at this time of year. We applaud the gesture and hope you will let your last minute shopping do some good too.
Just follow this link to bid - the bids close today, so hurry :)
December 4, 2009
Updates // WHISKY STONES IN THE UK
International shipping is expensive. To make sure that our British customers are best served, we have partnered with Muazo - an exceptional local web boutique based in London. For all orders to the UK, please click the link below to be taken directly to the Whisky Stones on Muazo’s website:
October 24, 2009
NEW // The Whisk(e)y Lover is HERE!
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, we find ourselves eyeing the fireplace anticipating the crackle of perfectly dried wood as the season’s first fire comes to life. It’s that feeling of contentment as you settle into a favorite chair after a great meal with friends while the conversation keeps going and the glasses get filled. Outside is just the reason to be inside - everything that matters is right there.
We designed the Whisk(e)y Lover Set with just this type of occasion in mind. While we could not fit a fireplace, friends, a great meal or a favorite chair into the box, we are pretty sure the Set will start you off in the right direction - it contains two mouthblown, non-lead crystal Avva Series small tumblers (dishwasher safe) and six Whisky Stones with their muslin storage bag. Just open the box, chill the stones, line up your favorite single malt and you are ready to go!
The Whisk(e)y Lover is now in stock and ready to ship!
October 22, 2009
Updates // WHISKY STONES IN CANADA
International shipping is expensive. To make sure that our Canadian customers are best served, we have partnered with some exceptional local stores in Canada - all of whom will be fully stocked with our Whisky Stones this holiday season (and beyond). Please give your local store a call:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Dirty Apron
540 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
Hours. Mo-Su 10 – 6
Tel. 778.372.0988
Email. info (at) dirtyapron.com
Web. dirtyapron.com
Homewerx
West Vancouver, BC
1053 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M5
Hours. Mo 10-9, Tu-Fr 10-9, Sa 10-9, Su 11-9
Tel. 604.682.2204
Email. info (at) homewerx.ca
Web. homewerx.ca
La La Home Decor
4381 Gallant Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L1
Tel. 604.294.2016
Email. info (at) lalahomedecor.ca
Web. lalahomedecor.ca
Lynn Steven Boutique
225 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 2J2
Hours Mo-Sa 11-7, Su 12-6
Email. info (at) lynnsteven.com
Web. lynnsteven.com
MANITOBA
Chi Chi
515 Osborne Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2A9
Hours. Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 12-5
Tel. 204.219.9991
Email. info (at) chichihome.com
Web. chichihome.com
ONTARIO
Dana Jordan
2901 Bayview Ave
North York, Ontario M2K 1E6
Hours. Mo-Fr 10-9, Sa 9.30-6, Su 12-5
Tel. 416.512.2474
Household China & Gifts
300 King Street N
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2Z2
Hours. Mo-Fr 9-9, Sa 9-6, Su 11-5
Tel. 519.884.2792 or 1.877.442.4462
Web. householdchina.ca
iQliving
542 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 3N6
Hours. Mo-We 10-7.30, Tu-Fr 10-9, Sa-Su 10-6
Tel. 1.800.716.9681 or 416.466.2727
Email. customercare (at) iQliving.com
Web. iqliving.com
Kings Crate
238 Stouffville Road
Richmond Hill ON L3N 3P4
Tel. 905.472.6822
Email. sales (at) kingscrate.com
Web. kingscrate.com
La Merceria
506 Adelaide West
Toronto Ontario MV5 1T5
Hours. Mo-Fr 8-6, Sa 10-6
Tel. 416.895.5244
Email. info (at) lamerceria.ca
Web. lamerceria.ca
Oderin Kitchen Supplies
57 Brock Street
Kingston, ON K7L 1R8
Hours. Mo-Sa 9.30-5.30
Tel. 613.531.4544‎
Email. info (at) orderin.ca
Web. oderin.ca
Teatro Verde - downtown Toronto
98 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9
Hours. Mo-We 10-6, Th-Fr 10-7, Sa 10-6, Su 12-5
Tel. 416.966.2227 or 1.888.4.TEATRO
Email. customerservice (at) teatroverde.com
Web. teatroverde.com
Teatro Verde - Bayview Village Shopping Centre
2901 Bayview Avenue
Willowdale, Ontario M2K 1E6
Hours. Mo-Fr 10-9, Sa 9.30-6, Su 12-5
Tel. 416.733.4447
Email. customerservice (at) teatroverde.com
Web. teatroverde.com
Yonge Street Winery
14834 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON L4G 1N2
Tel. 905.841.5552
Email. info (at) yongestreetwinery.com
Web. yongestreetwinery.com
QUEBEC
La Maison d’Emilie
1073 Rue Laurier Ouest
Montreal, QC H2V 2L2
Tel. 514.277.5151
Email. Email. info (at) lamaisondemilie.com
Web. lamaisondemilie.com
May 30, 2009
Updates // Whisky Stones for Father’s Day
Drum roll please…We know you aren’t supposed to change what works. But after talking to loads of customers from all over the US, we became convinced that our whisky stones would make an even better gift with a bit of thoughtful packaging. So now, instead of being greeted with a quizzical look as you hand the lucky recipient a bag of rocks, the new packaging tells the story of where the stones are made, how to use them and why they are simply the best way to enjoy your favorite tipple.
Instead of 8 stones, you now get 9 per box. You still get a muslin storage pouch so that you can keep the stones organized in the freezer for easy use. The stones are also now wet tumbled which takes some of the sharper edges off and results in a more antiqued look. The new whisky stones are available on the website as of today - June 1st. Place your orders now for quite possibly the best Father’s Day gift in years - much better than socks or neckties anyway…We hope you enjoy!
January 31, 2009
Profiles // Ice Melts. Whisky Rocks.
A few of us from Teroforma just got back from a trip up to Vermont to see our friends at Vermont Soapstone who make our Whisky Stones. We spent much of the day with owner Glenn Bowman as he showed us around his workshop. We talked about the origin of his company and also a bit about its history. We thought we’d share some of our pictures from the trip. Let us know what you think. Enjoy!
Hawks Mountain, VT. Site of the original Vermont Soapstone quarry.
Vermont Soapstone in Perkinsville, VT.
Owner Glenn Bowman was born and raised on Nantucket where his family ran an inn.
Glenn shows us a picture of the original Vermont Soapstone mill which was entirely hydro-powered. It was relocated decades ago to its present location (about a mile away) following an engineering project that dammed the river to prevent flooding in the Connecticut River Valley.
Stone clamps line the banister as you walk onto the workshop floor. They're used during a setting process required to make composite pieces water-tight.
The light is great in this picture. It was shot using a Lumix DMC LX3 on out-of-the-box settings before we'd had a chance to read the manual.
A slab of soapstone is laid on this table as its cut into the pieces that become our Whisky Stones.
A close-up of the workshop wall. Just really like the texture in this picture.
Just visible off to the left in the image three above this one, this is a close-up of a closed-loop water filtration system that Glenn devised to clean away rock dust without infecting the local water table. The pipes pictured above feed the dirty water through 4 large mesh bags that capture the particles in the water as it is recycled to continue its cleaning process. According to Glenn, the approach is consistent with the way the original hydro-powered mill ran back in the 1800s, long before anyone ever heard the term sustainable manufacturing.