Mallorca, a Casafina by COSTA NOVA collection, brings the feeling of an endless summer. Discover the entire collection and bring that mood into your home.
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What blue and white fantasies are made of! The Waldstein and Waldstein Garland patterns are the newest additions to our dinnerware collection.
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Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.
Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.
The roaring twenties saw an explosion of glamour, epitomized by the lavish parties of Jay Gatsby. Among the trendsetters were the daring flappers, challenging societal norms with their bold fashion and rebellious spirit. The Baccarat Harmonie glass ...
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Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Enjoy Your Favorite Cocktail in a Beatriz Ball Glass this weekend. If you are visiting family and relaxing on the patio or having friends over for a poolside BBQ, there is always room for fun, fabulous glassware and Beatriz Ball has plenty to choose from. Cheers!
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Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
How to leverage newsletter discounts to compete with top brands.
August 28, 2024
Shop Local analyzed the websites for top selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industries. We noticed a common trend among these websites: a pop-up window offering a discount for signing up for a newsletter.
35% of the top 20 brands offer a discount for signing up for a newsletter. The discounts offered range from 10-20% off, and the only requirement is that a customer enters their email address to receive emails from the brand.
I bring this book to breakfast each morning. I’ve read it and reread it, and taken copious notes in it. It’s become a talisman about what we want to do.
In the next few months, each one of us will be stepping away from our desk or retail store to go do something very important. One of us will drive over to the local library, one of us to the town hall, and one of us to an elementary school in the area. But the common denominator is that we will all be waiting in a long line somewhere, maybe even outside in the cold, while the chilly wind brushes against our cheeks. We will all leave the comfort of our homes and warmth and put ourselves into this...
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This August is all about creating beautiful summer tablescapes. We want to set the perfect scene for every occasion. Today, we celebrate outdoor dining, surrounded by nature, family, friends, and delicious food.
Discover the Riviera collection by Christian Tortu, inspired by the French and Italian Rivieras. This collection will transport you to a coastal getaway, right at your table.
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It`s breakfast time. Let`s start with the French touch with these strips of chocolate pastries served in a coordinated style! Your family and guest will love the exquisite blend of function and rustic combination of this woven gourmet basket to both daily dining and celebratory meals.
As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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