Glassworks welcomes Blenko Glass Company as our newest line. Made in West Virginia, magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship, and creative design make Blenko the most colorful name in hand blown glass. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the selection. Also available on this website (More items to be added next week).
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August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
The Best Cast-Iron Pans To Make Your Food Way Healthier Liz Moody By Liz Moody Contributing Food Editor
Image by mbg creative / iStock Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 15, 2019 — 9:08 AM Share on: Cast-iron pans might be one of the top kitchen tools that chefs and health professionals agree upon. The heavy weight allows for durable, even cooking (many lighter pans have "...
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August 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
We have a new milestone: mobile orders exceeded desktop orders for the first time this past Saturday on Bridge. This is notable because desktop orders have historically beat mobile orders.
Shoppers choose the mobile route on Saturday because they are most likely out of the office and on the go. But why had mobile not trumped desktop before? We believe that mobile-based purchases are increasing as shoppers get more comfortable with mobile (aka they are making more mobile purchases for other ...
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August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019
It started with just a few cards. Cordel Cordaro’s whimsical birds on greeting cards literally flew out of our MacKenzie-Childs store. Customers started talking about having his art in their homes and seeing it out in the community. We even heard touching stories about his commissioned work and the heartfelt thought that went into creating special art for Rochestarians. We realized we had a good fit on our hands and starting carrying his prints, ornaments, originals and art plack-its. Cordell ...
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August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
I read the New York Times and want to ask: Are we sharpening our executioner's sword? That is what FedEx wondered as it helped Amazon grow by delivering its packages. Finally, FedEx woke up and decided it's better to make less money tomorrow than help usher in its death in the near future. As the Times reports, FedEx is terminating its ground delivery agreement with Amazon at the end of August, thereby passing on the delivery of millions of packages.
Amazon has historically partnered with ...
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July 29, 2019
July 29, 2019
Meet Venita D'Angelo. Her company, Light Essentials, is our longest running YEA competition winner. Each year winners from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy are given a limited time to sell at Parkleigh. Her candles were such a hit we continue to sell them years after the original contract. We even had her create a signature scent Parkleigh candle. With profits going toward college, and a bright future ahead, we asked her to share how she’s achieving her success.
If you’re a long-time merchant, you probably never considered that you’d have to become a content creator. Here are several tools that make creating content easier than ever; not only do they help produce posts, in many cases they even supply the creative ideas.
Of all the available tools, Canva is the beast of content creation. I wrote about it in this column several years ago and still use it to create awesome social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, ...
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July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Our hearts were warmed after spotting the street art of Mr. Rodgers waving at us under an overpass on the way to work on day. We were fans of Dellarious before we even really knew what it was. His pictures of iconic Rochester places, his portraits of musical legends, and social justice heroes both local and global have found a perfect home at Parkleigh. We wanted to know more about the creative and activist spirit of Mike Dellaria and how he generates these incredible images that not only touch ...
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March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019
It has been an exciting Sunday getting ready for these three Bridal Showers! We had to get creative with our paper so that we kept everything separated but I think it worked! Cheers to a fabulous weekend with one very Special wedding and three very special bridal showers! Also, I must send out a very special thank you to my sister who helped me so that me and Mags could attend the wedding and to the two moms who helped me deliver today to a far!!!??☂️???
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February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
What a wonderful respite in the Javits Center for buyers and exhibitors alike. I love creative people who know how to create an oasis in the middle of a glass and steel venue.
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December 26, 2018
December 26, 2018
The Everyday Baccarat Classic, a stunning collection of six perfectly crafted cut crystal glasses each with a different creative pattern. The perfect gift for family, friends and for yourself. Get the set at Glassworks!
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December 26, 2018
December 26, 2018
Instructors
Sieglinde D’Elia was born in Landshut, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in the 50s. Here, she met her husband François, a Frenchman of Italian family, at an English evening class. She moved to Italy in the 70s and lived there for 17 years, and eventually moved back to the U.S. in the late 80s. Her cuisine is versatile and completely intuitive, and abounds in Italian recipes for her savory dishes, and German ones for her desserts. She has a home-based baking business, and her...
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December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018
Christina House is both an interior and invitations designer, so it's no surprise that her top four holiday picks range from custom desktop stationary pads to creative statement decor. Stop in and inquire about Christina's Staff Picks and let Barbara Stewart's help "wrap up" your Christmas shopping.
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October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Come to Rickey Heroman's and get creative with your Christmas Decorations this year. Whatever you need done, that can be arranged! Geaux Tigers! Beat Bama!
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October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
75 Super Creative Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to Try This Autumn
Geode vase by French designer Cédric Ragot
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September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018
La Chute by Cédric Ragot captures the utopian concept of freezing a moment in time. Two vase bodies melt like wax without entirely losing their shape and contours.
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August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Add value to your table. Black on White: Suomi Ardesia adorns itself with a matte black border, that opens up decoratively toward the centre - an avant-garde look to our classic. What’s extra special? You can write on the edge with chalk and deliver an even more creative and very personal touch. A march with Sambonet "Flat" cutlery is a must!
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June 14, 2018
June 14, 2018
Last Minute Father's Day Gifts At Glassworks! Glassworks is your destination for last minute Father's Day gifts! The Baccarat Everyday Tumbler Box is a stunning collection of six perfectly crafted cut crystal glasses, each with a different creative pattern. Perfect at any time of day to savor your drink of choice, from the morning juice to the afternoon soft drink to the pre-dinner spritz. The Everyday Baccarat Set comes in the signature red box making it the perfect gift for Dad!
Instructors Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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