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December 19, 2022 Celebrate the Festive Season with Brilliant Venice Glassware
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Celebrate the Festive Season with Brilliant Venice Glassware
December 19, 2022
Beatriz Ball’s bestselling glassware celebrates traditional glassblowing techniques in three popular styles.

The brilliantly clear Venice GLASS Collection from Beatriz Ball is notable for its light-catching rippling texture, elegant forms and ease of use. Each piece is a unique work of art; 100% mouth-blown and hand etched. Each sold as set of four, Venice glasses add a lively touch to any setting.
·     Cheers! The elegant Venice Champagne Flute is...
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December 17, 2022 Shop Local in the wild
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Shop Local in the wild
December 17, 2022
Seasons greetings from the PNW everyone! I was out shopping today and came across a sign in the wild promoting Shop Local, a concept near and dear to us and something we have believed in from the inception of the company..helping support local businesses in a way that's beneficial to all. So much so that we began transitioning Bridge to ShopLocal earlier this year.

This particular sign was in a mall similar to one that you may have near you. Having been decimated by big name brands pulling up...
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December 16, 2022 Set A Stunning Holiday Table ♥️
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Set A Stunning Holiday Table ♥️
December 16, 2022
The THANNI Maia Large Bowl from Beatriz Ball celebrates the festive season in rich red and gold.

Don’t the words “red and gold” conjure feelings of richness? The stunning combination of these majestic colors allow you celebrate the Holiday Season (and beyond) in festive THANNI Collection style. With sculptural shapes designed by Beatriz Ball to add “wow” to any tabletop, pieces strikingly combine a red exterior color surface with a brilliant gold interior.

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December 16, 2022 Royal Christmas 💙
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Royal Christmas 💙
December 16, 2022
The bright side of a blue Christmas; Bathing everything from the mantel to the tree, in blues and bright whites, mixed with the just-right amount of greenery. 🎄
Voila, something fresh and new in celebration of the Holiday season! ✨ View Post
December 16, 2022 Are You Ready To Play Santa?
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Are You Ready To Play Santa?
December 16, 2022
Shop the best hostess gifts to give your favorite entertainer this holiday season. Receiving a gift that has been especially handwoven for you by our artisans is a heartwarming experience even for the hostess who has everything. These eye-catching beaded placemats handwoven from exotic vines add a dash of texture perfect for the holiday table setting. Set of 4. Have a magical holiday season!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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December 15, 2022 Juliska Berry & Thread Christmas Tree Sets At Glassworks!
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Juliska Berry & Thread Christmas Tree Sets At Glassworks!
December 15, 2022
Bedeck your halls with elegant holiday accent pieces! Perfect for embellishing holiday tables or mantles, these striking Clear and Evergreen glass trees are mouth blown and feature Juliska's Berry & Thread decoration. The Medium and Small sets are comprised of three pieces including the small, medium, and large tree tiers which may be used individually or as a stacked set. The large set of five pieces includes the mini, small, medium, large, and extra-large tree tiers, which may be used ...
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December 15, 2022 Next Generation ⏩️
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Next Generation ⏩️
December 15, 2022
When we brainstorm about making Bridge better, we want to turn over every stone. We explore many avenues, from increasing collaboration to lowering product prices to enhancing marketing. What if an improvement was right in front of us—constant to all of these concepts? Regardless of what feature we offer, there is one constant: navigation. Navigation is fundamental to allowing members to easily find what they need—and discover what they didn’t know they needed. 

If...
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December 15, 2022 The Centerpiece is a Masterpiece
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The Centerpiece is a Masterpiece
December 15, 2022
An exquisite example of the art of reverse painting, this colorful glass piece is enlivened by a swirling surface of blue, white and gold hues.

Beatriz Ball’s GLASS New Orleans Extra-Large Painted Centerpiece (Blue & Gold) features a swirling surface of blue, white and gold hues. The vibrant and colorful New Orleans Collection represents a departure for Beatriz Ball but upholds the company’s championing of handmade traditions and artistry. No two exactly alike!

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December 15, 2022 Shop Small Y’all! 🥂
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Shop Small Y’all! 🥂
December 15, 2022
Set a magical table with Estrela!! Dash in to your favorite #shoplocal store… Shop Small Y’all! 🥂 Let’s celebrate this special time of year by supporting our locally owned small business owners! They are passionately dedicated to helping you elevate everyday occasions and celebrations of your life.
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December 12, 2022 Wall St. Journal: Shopping helped bring about more equality
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Wall St. Journal: Shopping helped bring about more equality
December 12, 2022
Before the mid-19th century, only the wealthy were allowed into upscale stores, and women often didn’t stroll around downtown. Women were escorted to and around most public environments.  

Shopping:
- Helped bring women out of the home and into the workforce. 
- Enabled the common person to drink and eat the same thing that presidents and kings did. 
- Helped minorities leverage their civil rights. 

Some interesting facts:
- About 60% of Americans (197m) shop....
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December 12, 2022 A Colorful Toast to the Holiday Season
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A Colorful Toast to the Holiday Season
December 12, 2022
Joy-inspiring glassware from Beatriz Ball is sure to make the Season bright!

Your Holiday home should reflect your life, with colors and accessories that bring you joy. The Carved Wine Set of 6 (Multi) and Carved Double Old Fashioned Set of 6 (Multi) from Beatriz Ball’s GLASS Collection contain a half dozen colorful masterpieces of the glassmaker's art--guaranteed to inspire joy.

Set the bar for a fun gathering with these colorful works of art available in two popular body types.
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December 8, 2022 A Golden Opportunity to Impress Your Guest
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A Golden Opportunity to Impress Your Guest
December 8, 2022
Opulent and sophisticated, the New Orleans Collection of luxurious handmade glass adds a dimension of richness to Beatriz Ball’s product mix. A touch of gold never gets old!

A luxe look for Holiday entertaining, and gift-giving, Beatriz Ball’s New Orleans Glass Round Foil Leafing Bowl Set of 2 (Gold) includes deep glass bowls with hand applied gold foil in two useful sizes.

The vibrant and colorful New Orleans Collection represents something of a departure for Beatriz Ball but ...
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December 7, 2022 Savannah Bee and Ivystone Team Up For National Representation 🐝 🗺️
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Savannah Bee and Ivystone Team Up For National Representation 🐝 🗺️
December 7, 2022
I was happy to learn that our friends at Savannah Bee and Ivystone have expanded their relationship. Savannah Bee, a partner in our Bridge Product Syncing service, has expanded its representation with Ivystone, also a Bridge partner, to cover more sales regions. Ivystone will now cover the honey brand across the country, supplementing the brand with 85 sales reps. (Previously, Ivystone only represented the brand in the Northeast.)

Please read the press release below.


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December 1, 2022 The Price is Right 🛒
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The Price is Right 🛒
December 1, 2022
When we talk about prices, there are two prices that are important: 
  • The price that we charge clients.
  • The price our clients charge their customers. 

We normally talk about the former, aka how our prices compare with other competitors, like Shopify or wholesale services like Faire. 

Of increasing importance to us is what our retailers charge their customers.  Walmart recently announced that it was taking brands to account and pressuring them to keep ...
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November 23, 2022 Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at Glassworks And Cheeks and Feathers!
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Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at Glassworks And Cheeks and Feathers!
November 23, 2022
 Stop in and see us on Black Friday or Shop Small for Small Business Saturday at Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers on Nov. 26. The stores will offer 10% off everything, plus in store specials all weekend! Glassworks has a broad selection of gifts and holiday decorations in stock! Cheeks offers lingerie, pajamas, and other gifts for the ladies. Feathers specializes in top quality bedding & accessories, while also offering table and bathroom linens & bath decor. Sale and store ...
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November 21, 2022 Reaganomics: Show Me the Money 📝
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Reaganomics: Show Me the Money 📝
November 21, 2022
Ronald Reagan said, “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.”  Reaganomics usually refers to tax cuts and trickle down economics, yet I propose that we take the Gipper’s quote and ask: How can simplicity contribute to a business's success?

When we share what leading companies do, we can often skip an explanation and sum it up in a brief sentence. Examples:
  • Walmart offers low prices.
  • Facebook connects us.
  • Hyatt offers a place to sleep.
  • Amazon offers
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November 12, 2022 A Special Thanks to Carmel Ceramica
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A Special Thanks to Carmel Ceramica
November 12, 2022
A special thanks to the tableware brand Carmel Ceramica for including our logo in its new 2023 product catalog. Bridge grows best via word-of-mouth and collaboration. Partners like Carmel Ceramica help us reach more indie businesses. Thank you.

PS ~ Nice to see pictures of owner Elece Leverone and National Sales Manager Neil Peters.  View Post
November 11, 2022 'Tis The Season!
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'Tis The Season!
November 11, 2022
It's never too early to start planning for the Ho-Ho-Holidays and we have lots of new introductions that are perfect for it!

Our Noel print Napkins are getting a placemat companion, available in 2 different design options: Reversible 15" Round Mat which features a fun Tartan pattern on the other side, and a 16" Round Mat which features our vintage Christmas print on both sides. They are also available as Serving Trays.

Our popular Halo line is also getting a Holiday edition with ...
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November 9, 2022 Exciting New Arrivals!
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Exciting New Arrivals!
November 9, 2022
We have lots of exciting new introductions today! Starting with our Flare Placemats, they feature a beautiful embroidery work that's subtle, yet eye-catching. Perfect for Holiday gatherings, while still being versatile for everyday use! They pair beautifully with our brand-new napkin rings: Faceted Stone and Pompom. View Post
November 9, 2022 Don't Laugh: Fun Is a Good Marketing Vehicle 🤹‍♂️
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Don't Laugh: Fun Is a Good Marketing Vehicle 🤹‍♂️
November 9, 2022
Bridge has something that every store needs, but doesn’t really want: product data. We get stores to trust us that they need our product data for 64,000 products from 109 brands. They really don’t want the data—they want the sales from it. The data itself is worthless, but the sales from it are invaluable. Do you know who also has this issue? Funeral directors.  Last week's Wall Street Journal shares that mortuaries are leveraging bonsai trees, setting up bouncy castles, ...
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