If there were a competition for synchronized swimming in the animal kingdom, this pair of seahorses would surely win gold both for their harmonized poses as well as the beauty of their costumes. For this aquatic show, the seahorses have anchored themselves to a gold coral barre and enlisted some sparkly seashells as back-up dancers.
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How restaurants, hotels, and tableware brands are using loyalty programs--and what indie stores can learn from this.
October 11, 2023
Perk-y
I recently read about a new loyalty program and wondered what we could learn from it. The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal, has started Blackbird, a loyalty program service designed for indie restaurants, reports The New York Times (Read the article). Using the Blackbird app, a diner receives a perk for eating at a restaurant. The retailer sets tiers for which the user qualifies for the perk. For example, a restaurant, Nat’s on Bank in New York City, gives tier 1 customers ...
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January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019
Everyone keeps asking..YES, Julie Vos falls under our 50% off costume jewelry clearance this week before we go to market.
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January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019
MAKING ROOM FOR 2019! All costume jewelry 50% OFF. All home decor 30% OFF. (Bridal Registry exception) Sale starts Saturday, Jan. 5. ALL SALES FINAL
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October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018
Happy Halloween from our resident ladybug Ivy.
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September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
Our customers are making all sorts of "excuses" to take these home! So much fun!
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October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
Beatriz Ball and her baby sister Isabel Menocal on the right attending a costume party with siblings. What are you dressing up as this year? Let us know in the comments!
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October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
Beatriz Ball and her baby sister Isabel Menocal on the right attending a costume party with siblings. What are you dressing up as this year? Let us know in the comments!
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May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
New collection of Southern Gates has arrived just in time for graduation gifts. Why give costume jewelry when you can give real Sterling silver at an affordable price and most of all holds up
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March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017
Happy to see Christian Lacroix featured in today's Times for his Paris Opera Ballet designs. His namesake company (no longer his) designs tableware for Vista Alegre.
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December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016
Fragonard is a major perfume manufacturer in the city of Grasse, France and is run by 4th generation sisters, Anne, Agnes and Francoise Costa. They have 19 boutiques in France and 1 in Milan.
In Grasse, they have their own museums, Le Musee Provençal du Costume et du Bijou and Le Musee Jean-Honore Fragonard. Antique perfume pieces donated by the family can be found in 3 museums in Paris, Le Musee du Parfumerie, Le Theatre-Musee des Capucines, and Le Nouveau Musee du Parfum.
“Greenery” is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017. (It’s also known as Pantone 15-0343.) Did anyone notice it is surprisingly close to the color of the Bridge logo? :) What are the green pieces you are going to see in your store come 2017?
When the question of what will define 2017 comes up, the response most often includes words like “Trump” and “populism” and “...
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October 19, 2016
October 19, 2016
How are your promoting your business for Halloween? Chipotle may offer you some inpsiration. They're giving a coupon / discount to costume wearers.
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March 10, 2014
March 10, 2014
At home of Mad Men Costume Designer, Janie Bryant. Royal Crown Derby "Gold Aves" as seen in Elle Decor