Friday happy hour is getting a whole lot fancier around these parts, thanks to the ladies at Speak Wines! It’s no secret that I am a sucker for a good glass of wine, and a bold red (the drier the better!) is a surefire way to my heart. But when you add all of that with gorgeous packaging, cheeky marketing and incredible quality? I’m a Speak fan for life!

In our little studio, I’ve been making it more of a priority to celebrate our wins, both big and small, in all seasons of  business. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and work, it can be all too easy to completely overlook a big accomplishment in a hurry to move onto what’s next on the agenda. And while I’m all for building momentum and moving forward, I don’t want to ever be so forward-focused that I forget to look back and celebrate how far I’ve come. One simple solution I created to help us slow down a bit and celebrate each week’s accomplishments? Friday Happy Hour!

Whether we’re celebrating wrapping up a branding project with an incredible client, booking a dream project, or we’re simply celebrating the fact that we made it through the workweek alive, I’m determined to find something worth raising a glass to every week. And with a few beautifully designed bottles of wine on the bar cart, things instantly feel more festive! Plus, Speak’s Malbec has Armon swearing it’s the best he’s ever had, which is high praise coming from my picky husband.

Whether you’re celebrating a successful week in the office with your team, are wanting to liven up a dinner party, or are looking for unique gifts for the hardworking boss lady in your life, I don’t see how you could go wrong with these lovely labels and tasty wines! As a brand designer and strategist first and foremost, good design matters to me. And whenever I come across companies that embrace that same value for well-designed products and packaging, I immediately want to know more! Speak’s labels are curated by founders and friends Stephanie and Kerry, and are designed to not only represent truths and sentiment that inspire them, but will also bring joy and encouragement to their sweet customers. I absolutely adore that amount of intention, into not only creating a quality wine, but also designing a beautiful visual presence that is intended to inspire wherever it goes!

With a plethora of incredible labels to choose from, there’s a sweet design for everyone. Which one is your favorite, friend? I personally love the “You’re Pretty” Malbec design, but the “You’re My Favorite” art for the Torrontes vintage is a close second!

Whether you’re raising a glass of your favorite wine or a refreshing lemonade this weekend, I hope you’re celebrating one win you experienced this week, no matter how small it may be. Life is too short to never stop to appreciate how far we’ve come.