Cocktail Break: Islay Whiskey Set

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Yes…. I’m running a bit late today. So instead of a Coffee Break let’s have a cocktail break (or, hey, a discussion about cocktails in the office, at least) — does anyone subscribe to the “office bar cart” that was so popular in, say, Mad Men-era offices? I’ve known women who keep a bottle of whiskey in their desk to have the occasional nip while working late at the office — but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone with a full fledged decanter or set of crystal glasses, at least not on display. Still: if you are looking for one, either for work or at home, Crate & Barrel always has some of the more affordable decanters and sets — this $199 one (including a decanter, two tumblers, a “serving jug and walnut wood accessories” is lovely. Islay Whiskey Set This post contains affiliate links and Corporette® may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!

Workwear sales of note for 12.5.23

Our favorites are in bold!

• Nordstrom – Holiday sale up to 50% off; 5x the points on beauty for a limited time; markdowns include big deals on UGG, Natori, Marc Fisher LTD, Vionic, and more!
• Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase & extra 15% off sweaters
• Banana Republic – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 40% off sale styles
• Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything & extra 20% off purchase
• ba&sh – Up to 50% off
• Bergdorf Goodman – Designer Sale: Up to 40% off, 100s of styles added; free same-day delivery for a limited time
• Club Monaco – 25% off almost everything
• Express – 40% off everything; $39 all jeans & pants
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase with code
• Loft – 50% off your purchase with code (ends 12/5)
• Lo & Sons – Up to 50% off plus extended return policy — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
• Sephora – 20% off purchase with code; 30% off Sephora Collection
• Summersalt – Up to 60% off select styles & free scarf with orders $125+ (this reader-favorite sweater blazer is down to $75)
• Talbots – 40% off your regular-price purchase; extra 50% off all markdowns — readers love this cashmere boatneck and this cashmere cardigan, as well as their sweater blazers in general
• Theory – 25% off sitewide
• Theory Outlet – Last-chance styles 70-80% off; extra 25% off everything; readers love this T-shirt

Kid- and Family-Related Sales

• Crate&kids – Free shipping sitewide; up to 50% off toy + gift event; free monogramming for a limited time only (order by 12/15)
• J.Crew Crewcuts – 40% off your purchase with code
• Graco – Holiday savings up to 35% off; sign up for texts for 20% off full-price items
• Pottery Barn Kids – Up to 50% off toys, furniture & gifts
• Walmart – Up to 25% off top baby gifts; big savings on Delta, Graco, VTech, Fisher-Price & more

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