Meet Adam Schneider, Certified Sommelier and CEO of Say It On Wine

Adam Schneider is a Certified Sommelier living and working in the heart of Napa Valley. His business, Say It On Wine, offers a unique, personalized, affordable gift for any occasion: any message or image engraved on any wine bottle or glass. Check out the ideas for holiday gifts and other special occasions.

1. How did you come up with the idea for Say It On Wine?

Everyone in Napa walks around with bottles of wine, purchased from cherished wineries, but unless they get shipped home, empty memories are tossed in the recycle bin. Taking note from something I learned working the NY wine market, I saw a need across Napa that was not being addressed. And Say It On Wine was born.

2. How does your engraving process work?

We use a laser engraving system, which allows us to engrave quickly and for a reasonable price. It also give us the ability to add images or logos along with any amount of text that can comfortably fit on the bottle.

3. What is the process for someone who wants to create a one of a kind engraving, with their own text and image?

We suggest customers contact us directly at info@sayitonwine com. Once we get an idea of what a customer is looking for, we will work with them to get the design just right. When they are 100% satisfied, we will charge them and get started right away on their order. Orders are generally delivered or shipped the same day the order is placed.

4. In addition to wine bottles, are there other items you engrave?

While we mainly work on 750ml wine bottles or smaller, we also work on and sell a variety of wine, beer, and specialty glassware. We have also engraved candles, vases, and decanters.

5. What is your advice to other entrepreneurs who are interested in building a business related to the wine industry?

There are a lot of different aspects to the wine business, so everyone from dreamers to investors can find something that they enjoy and are good at. I started in the wine business 15 years ago and had the chance to experience different aspects before deciding on what I wanted to do. Others may not have that liberty, but there are many options.

Thanks, Adam!

Glass Partitions for Office Spaces

I'm coming up on my one-year anniversary of starting this blog, and in the time I've been posting, one of my favorite things to write about is a product or service that's new to me. As someone who works from home, I don't have much experience with larger office spaces, and as a result, I didn't know that you can buy custom glass partitioning systems to divide up an office in stylish and effective ways. I learned about this through the website for Lizzanno glass partitions.

Lizzanno is a company based in the UK, and they design partitions using 3D CAD modelling software to create what they aptly describe as "innovative space solutions." From the examples on their site, I could see how the glass partitions create more flow as well as a sense of both modernity and community.

Glass partitions can transform spaces in many ways. They can be used to create meeting rooms, small offices within larger open plan spaces, and other break out areas. They really create new options for designing--or remodeling--a workplace. The partitions are available in patterned, acoustic, and plain glass. As I noticed when I browsed the samples on Lizzanno's website, the different types of glass can make a design statement, too.

Lizzanno uses glass manufactured in London by the European Glass Group, and by working with a local company, they have access to many unique forms of glass--from glass that bends and curves to glass that is tempered and toughened. There are various options related to the acoustic needs of different office environments as well.

I almost wish I could dress up my home office with specially designed glass!