For the best mornings, create serenity with a rustic coffee table or a cozy atmosphere with this warm woven placemat with beads made from the nut of the palm tree. These genuine palm beads have classic patterns in brown, yellow, and other natural colors found in genuine tortoise shells. It has a rustic or organic look that complements other natural materials beautifully, such as this handwoven placemat made of biodegradable vines. Our artisans hand-pick each bead to ensure its high quality and ...
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The Beatriz Ball FRAME Vento 4 x 6 Frame shows off your favorite photo in shimmering and sophisticated, hand-polished surroundings. Mix and match with other great Beatriz Ball frames.
Vibrant styling and superior craftsmanship make this a perfect gift for someone special.
Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. An original Beatriz Ball design, ...
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Beatriz Ball and Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison developed the lively VENTO Bloom Collection, sculptural bowls and platters inspired by floral and botanical forms.
Fittingly, the form of the VENTO Bloom SmallBowl in polished metal is flowing and organic. The dynamic design features rippling petal-like movement, creating a compact serving vessel that you’ll use every day. Great on its own, or combined with other Bloom shapes and sizes, it makes a stunning serving piece and ...
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How we can honor those that came before us in the retail industry.
March 2, 2023
The founder of Juan Pollo Chicken, Albert Okura, passed away last week at the age of 71. Mr. Okura envisioned Juan Pollo, a fast food chain with 25 locations in Southern California, as a household name that would someday sell the most chicken in the world. He believed in this so much that he bought the site of the original McDonald’s restaurant, located in San Bernardino, CA, in 1998—not to turn it into a Juan Pollo restaurant but rather into a museum to honor his fast food industry....
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The fabulous SIERRA MODERN Pedestal Cake Plate (Gold) boasts a richly textured, fabric-inspired top surface with a generous serving area, contrasting with a smoothly polished tapered base. Designed to hold a cake, but also perfect for serving a variety of foods in high style. The elevated gold-tone piece adds a modern new dimension to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning designs.
Mix and match SIERRA MODERN shapes, textures and finishes for an inspired and inspiring ...
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Inspired by wildlife, but at home in the most civilized of interiors, these luxe frames add a touch of glam to any room. Beatriz Ball frames feature textures and motifs that elevate any photo into a work of art.
The three Pieles Croc frames--holding 5x7, 4x6 and 3x3 inch photos--are distinguished by intricate crocodile hide textures glowingly rendered in a silvery sandcast aluminum alloy.
With boldly sophisticated styling, the square FRAME Pieles Croc 3 x 3 makes a glamorous gift for men. ...
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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 50% of businesses fail within five years of opening; fewer still make it to their 10th anniversary. So a company with legs surely must doing many things right, right? Not necessarily. Even if you’re providing a great product or service, the most important requisite to success lies in the customer experience. If customers feel ignored by your support team after having a bad experience with a product or service, they’ll shift for a ...
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A very large table serves as the new heart of the home. With a big table, one end can be devoted to 'work' and 'school,' and the other end can be used for dining, games and entertaining.
All this time at the table calls for a bowl of uncomplicated and straightforward design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.
The multifunctional Beatriz Ball SOHO Organic bowl is the essence of versatility and is equally at home with your casual dinnerware or ...
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There are many ways to enjoy wine. Tasting it may be your first thought, of course, but what about learning things about wine and all your favorite varieties? If you enjoy a good game night, consider trying some of these fun wine games as part of your next one and test your knowledge or just have some fun!
Test your wine knowledge with a wine tasting game. Learn to identify wine in terms of region, vintage, and more based on taste and smell, only. You get to improve your wine knowledge while ...
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Have you ever noticed a category of wine that wasn’t labeled for drinking but rather for cooking? What is the difference between cooking wine and regular wine and can you use either? While you are able to put any regular wine into a dish, cooking wines are designed specifically for cooking. So let’s talk about what cooking wine is.
The main difference between cooking wine and drinking wine is the quality of the drink. Regular wine is finer and more flavorful and also has a stronger ...
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How having the right defaults makes decisions easier for clients and helps them be more successful.
January 27, 2023
When you look at your driver’s license, it lists if you’re an organ donor. Twenty years ago, only 20% of people were donors, but today 80% are—thereby saving millions of lives. Did people become more kind? No, the question on the application was changed from opt-in to opt-out. People signing up for or renewing a license are now by default enlisted in organ donation. Lesson: the right default answer in medical care can save millions of lives. Similarly, the right defaults ...
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Luxe SIERRA MODERN Maia bowls from Beatriz Ball are totally on-trend with gold finishes and shimmering brushed surfaces.
The magnificent Maia medium oval bowl—presented in an intoxicating shade of champagne gold--is a shining example. The striking piece is distinguished by its sculptural shape and exuberant design; an item that's sure to delight. Passionately handmade by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, the Maia bowls are made with a proprietary process that creates ...
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You can be confident that you're dishing out the best quality, style, and delightful dining experience for family and visitors when you serve your favorite side dish, appetizer, or culinary masterpiece on a woven tray with porcelain dishes. One platter may hold three different kinds of sweets, dips, or appetizers! This attractive three-sectioned divided serving tray has a great texture and a modern, trendy design that will add elegance to any table setting or party food display. The serving tray...
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Upgrade your Home Bar with Top-Shelf Serveware from Beatriz Ball!
With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.
Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.
The best comfort food is sent hot and fresh to your table, including this iconic Pyrex circular pie dish with an easy-grab heat-resistant, hot pot woven tray. Any rural, rustic, or American-style home environment benefits from its earthy tone, which is formed by strong organic vines. Have a great, loving, sweet weekend.
Noma, the world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, is closing to concentrate on e-commerce. Excerpt from the Times:
“Noma will become a full-time food laboratory, developing new dishes and products for its e-commerce operation, Noma Projects, and the dining rooms will be open only for periodic pop-ups.”
This change supports the breath and power of e-commerce, and portends coming changes for our retail industry. It’s not that one can’t eke out a ...
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The ARTS award ceremony last night had four finalists for best Tabletop brand: Beatriz Ball, Casafina, Caskata, and LSA. I was pleased that three of the nominated brands use Bridge’s Product Syncing service (Beatriz Ball, Casafina, and LSA).
Congrats to the winner Beatriz Ball π₯³
I’m also pleased to share that our client Barbara Stewart Interiors in Bowling Green Kentucky was nominated for best Design Studio. Congrats to the owner Susan Hoechner.
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Photos capture such beautiful moments and memories. A statement frame from Beatriz Ball embraces treasured memories in sophisticated style.
The shimmering FRAME Sierra Modern Croc 8 x 10 Frame (Gold) in a champagne gold-tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish.
Similarly, the FRAME Pieles Croc 8 x 10 Frame presents the same texture in a silvery, hand-polished finish of Beatriz Ball’s signature metal.
Great casual stemware designed and priced for everyday enjoyment. These pieces have the look of traditional mouth-blown glass but are rendered in practical and durable acrylic.
They hold 16 oz of your favorite beverage and are perfect for entertaining with style year 'round, both indoors and out. Sold as set of four.
Pair with the VIDA Venice All Purpose Acrylic to increase the serving options.
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Create a fairytale experience and enjoy quality time with family and friends. The best meals are those prepared by loving hands and the fondest memories are made gathered around a table. Happy Holidays from Calaisio!
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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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