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Happiness in a bottle? Is it possible?

By Ellen Wright Adams

Mortgage and Lending with Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender CO NMLS2421 : NMLS 264534

April 08, 2011 11:52 AM

Happiness in a bottle? Is it possible?

Project Happy

Hello Everyone!

I found this bottle of wine at Trader Joes and bought it simply because of the Smiley face - it's so cute. The wine is OK, but the bottle is adorable.

The winery that makes it, Oreana Winery, has something called Project Happiness. On the back of the bottle the first line is: "Finally, somebody put it in a bottle."

I applaud their efforts to spread Happiness around the World. To learn more about this Santa Barbara, California wine makers Project Happiness, click here.

Enjoy the weekend and I hope it's sunny where you are!

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Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

I love it and it sure does put a smile on your face!!!

Apr 08, 2011 11:55 AM

JoAnn Moore

The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE

Home Loans in Delaware

Fun looking bottle, Ellen. Glad this company is promoting a Happiness Project.

Apr 08, 2011 11:55 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Ellen.. The wine can't be that bad. After all they were playing "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan during the crushing phase. I like Steely Dan.

Apr 08, 2011 11:56 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

Deborah, JoAnn: glad you all appreciated the fun bottle as much as I did.

Valerie: It's NOT bad - buy a bottle at Trader Joes & try it! Can't go wrong with Steely Dan....

Apr 08, 2011 12:01 PM

Mike Kazi

AtoZTasks.com - San Bernardino, CA

AtoZTasks.com

It is nice to see the bottle.

Mike kazi

www.atoztasks.com

Apr 08, 2011 12:05 PM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Ellen - I have seen those bottles at Trader Joes but have not tried it yet. Quite a coincidence, I blogged about wine today too.

Apr 08, 2011 12:30 PM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

Mike: glad you like the bottle, I was hoping you would!

Jim: funny coincidence....must be a Friday? lol I like you blog, just commented. I forgot to add what you added: "I'm not a wine expert, I just like to drink it." Couldn't identify more. And CONGRATS on being #1 in the County - that's huge!

Apr 08, 2011 01:11 PM

Ted Tyrrell

RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC

Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Ellen, my wife is a white wine drinker. We bought a bottle of this wine at Trader Joe's in Santa Barbara in January. My wife agrees; it's so-so.

Apr 09, 2011 10:10 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

Ted: Wew - I was iffy about writing that review, but it was the only word that came to mind.

HOWEVER - I think their marketing/Smiley Face is PERFECT. I imagine they sell many bottles based on that alone, wouldn't you say?

Apr 09, 2011 10:28 AM

Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team

Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC

Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Since the wine is just OK, I'm going to see if they'll sell the bottle separately.

Apr 10, 2011 06:35 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

Cheryl: lol....GREAT idea! I saved mine!

Apr 10, 2011 07:23 AM

Linda D. Pufford

Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA

ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Hi Ellen,

I haven't seen this wine at Trader Joes before.... but I too would buy it just for the bottle. That "SMILEY FACE" has been around for at least 40+ years and it still brings a smile to my face everytime I see it. Thanks for sharing the bottle of wine with us and the link to the project Happiness too!

Apr 10, 2011 02:28 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Ellen--Love it! Sorry I missed this post before the weekend, but yes, it was sunny and warm in nw PA. Next trip to TJ's in Cleveland I will buy a bottle maybe just the bottle.

PS I am going back to Do Not Worry ~ Today and give this post a Gold Star Stars

Apr 11, 2011 02:27 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

Linda: hadn't thought about it, but I guess I did 'share a bottle of wine' with AR, didn't I??? So glad you enjoyed it Linda....hope you can find it at your TJs.

Mary: WOW - thank you so much Mary - I love getting a 'star' in your group!

Apr 11, 2011 01:27 PM

Steve Hall

RE/MAX United - San Marcos, CA

Make the Call to Hankins and Hall

That's awesome. I will have to make another trip to Trader Joes. This is a great item to have on hand for times when you need a reason to stop by and see a client.

Apr 13, 2011 11:18 AM

Ellen Wright Adams

Academy Mortgage.......We are a Equal Housing Lender - Eugene, OR

LoansByEllen- Licensed in Oregon

You know Steve, I had not thought of it that way, but YOU'RE RIGHT - it's PERFECT! And reasonably priced too.

Apr 13, 2011 11:36 AM

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