With a very colorful and flowery dinnerware such as our Happy PARADIS BLEU, choosing flatware is becoming a fun game as you truly have endless possibilities as shown in the pictures above. Which is your favorite?? I think I prefer the AQUA color as its reminds me of vacation by the sea
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We're happy to see Tipton & Hurst promoting their placement on Shop Local's Leaderboard on Facebook:
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"We’re beyond excited to share that we’ve broken into the Top 10 on ShopLocal.org by Bridge for September 2024! Our #9 ranking amongst over 1,400 independent boutiques is a testament to our wonderful brand partners, loyal customers and amazing staff... 💍💐"
I have exciting news: Members will be able to save up to 35% off their monthly, flat-rate subscription fee with us. That's essentially buy 2 months and receive the 3rd free.
We’ll give a member a discount for paying upfront for one, two, or three years. This is our best offer.
Please consider this a ‘save the date’ for the sale. Please find details below.
You can use your savings to grow your store in 2025, take a vacation (Paris or Patagonia?), and ...
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This article, which will appear in the December/January 2025 issue of Tableware Today, explains the importance of wedding registries to indie stores.
Our e-commerce platform helps 1,500 indie stores sell $22 million a year. Perhaps surprising is that more than 90% of these orders are wedding registry gifts. Our stores offer tens of thousands of goods for sale online, with the lion’s share being wedding gifts. Why are wedding registry sales 90% of online sales while non-gift orders ...
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It speaks volumes that the first line acquired by Maison3Amis after the purchase of DeVine Corp., a three-decade distributor of luxe European tableware, was Josephinenhütte, the five-year-old German-based maker of lightweight, thin-walled stemware and accessories. The Maison3Amis team (hereafter known as M3A) is helmed by two one-time Baccarat execs, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside, who appreciate a nonpareil drinking glass, and Mark Brashear, who quickly recognized the allure of the brand. &...
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Costa Nova’s Marrakesh was designed by famed French florist Christian Tortu, inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s Les Jardins de Majorelle, the couturier’s botanical garden in Marrakesh that features the warm tones of sandy walls, vibrant spice colors found in bustling markets, and the rich hues of traditional fabrics, a collection with a keen eye to sustainability and Moroccan mystique.
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This isn't Christian Tortu's first collection for ...
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This issue marks my 40th year chronicling the tableware industry, the last 28 as the founder and editor of Tableware Today. Spend four decades in an industry and you see change: sometimes sweeping (lifestyle shifts/consolidations/e-commerce); sometimes specific (Covid/less entertaining at home/rising costs). On the other hand, four decades is just a blip in the life of many tableware producers. Our industry, really, is a contradiction in so many ways: a heritage category that must remain fresh, ...
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Right now, our night skies are filled with millions of birds making their incredible journeys south for the winter. From their bravery to their extraordinary beauty as well as their entertaining antics at backyard feeders, the avian community is a world of wonder which is why Herend's artists created this homage in porcelain.
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This month we recognize and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and the contributions of women-owned businesses to the economy. As Ginger's Breadboys is a woman-owned small business we thought we shared some ways to celebrate National Women's Small Business Month.
Support local businesses: Patronize women-owned businesses in your area.
Write reviews: Share your experience on social media with a positive review of a woman-owned business you visited.
Today's introductions are all about Gold & Silver!
Elevate your dining experience with our popular Ribbon Twirl napkins and placemats with their stunning new color combination. Meticulously embroidered to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any table!
Our brand-new napkin ring, Oviform, will effortlessly enhance any setting with its sleek oval shape!
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There’s no such thing as too much pink! Shop our newest Rosy Check products, including a few ceramic pieces, that are hand-painted and add a timeless, formal, yet whimsical flair to any tablescape.
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After a busy week taking care of family duties and work, let’s slowdown the pace.
Set the table and enjoy quality times and friends and family. Bon week-end
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Using a Nymphea or Ocean white vase as an elegant flower pot for your orchid or your favorite flower plant will add a personal decoration touch to your home.
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Glimmering and warm, the all-new Autunno Glass collection captures the magic of afternoon light filtering through richly colored autumn leaves. Available in canape plates, salad plates, and a few serving pieces, this beautiful yet subtle collection makes an outsized impression.
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I'm happy to share the first column in an on-going series to appear in Tableware Today magazine. This article, which appears in the magazine's current October/November 2024 issue, explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard--a new tool to help retailers, brands, and sales reps. ..............
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LET'S LEAD TOGETHER by JASON SOLAREK
Money is tight for many indie retail shops. Owners often ask themselves: What brands and products
should I invest in to get the best ...
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