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We Want Every Camp Cooler-Friendly Can of ‘A Noble Blend’ We Can Find

We’re a pretty satisfied bunch, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t covetous. Sometimes we see things out there that we just must have. Cool Things We Want is an archive of those earthly desires.

One of our favourite local wineries, JoieFarm, quickly sold out of their super convenient and camp cooler-friendly cans of ‘A Noble Blend’ before we could order any online. (We only got word two days ago that they had started selling the Alsace-inspired white wine in flats of 24 250ml cans for $204.) Though the stock is all gone up at JoieFarm, if we move fast we might be able to find some at the following spots stores…

Happy hunting and good sipping!

JoieFarm
Region: The Okanagan
2825 Naramata Rd
250-496-0073

Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles

London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...

Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness

Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.