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January 12, 2024 Serenite Home Saves $18k Using Shop Local
How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $18,000+ in costs.
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Serenite Home Saves $18k Using Shop Local
How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $18,000+ in costs.
January 12, 2024
We are pleased to announce Serenite Home has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. Serenite Home is a retail store and design studio in Daphne, Alabama. The store owner, Laura Downing, recently relocated her business from California. Her passion for interior design led her to expand her services to include a retail store with home furnishings, gift and tabletop offerings.

Within a very short time, Laura had a live Shop Local Store:
  • By Syncing with brands, the store now has 18,700+
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January 9, 2024 A Haunting Beauty
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A Haunting Beauty
January 9, 2024
As with most creatives, Herend's artists have an inherent restlessness to perpetually innovate in the pursuit their craft. With this achingly elegant swan, they have employed a striking, new painting technique to capture the airy, delicate composition of a bird's feather. To heighten the swan's allure further, the face has been painted in a natural coloration which gives full expression to the haunting beauty of this figurine. View Post
December 7, 2023 MacKenzie-Childs Santa Figures At Glassworks!
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MacKenzie-Childs Santa Figures At Glassworks!
December 7, 2023
The man with many names. Whether you refer to him as Santa Claus or Father Christmas, the man with the big white beard is a staple for the season.
Delight in the details of MacKenzie-Childs handmade and hand-painted Santas, dressed head to toe in tartan, velvet, faux fur, and velveteen with Courtly Check accents. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see them in-person.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs Holiday on this website.

 
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December 7, 2023 Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
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Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
December 7, 2023
It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured?
Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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November 15, 2023 Forest Walk Gratitude Banner: A Heartfelt Addition to Your Holiday Celebrations
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Forest Walk Gratitude Banner: A Heartfelt Addition to Your Holiday Celebrations
November 15, 2023
Looking to add some new traditions to your holiday gatherings this year? Look no further than the Forest Walk Gratitude Banner! This banner was inspired by a beloved family tradition and is designed for families to hang in their homes and pin gratitude messages throughout the season. The banner features our Forest Walk motif and is a perfect way to add gratitude to your home this season. 💖✨ View Post
October 24, 2023 Obsessed!
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Obsessed!
October 24, 2023
This spray is made with natural ingredients and fragrance oils that create a relaxing and soothing aroma. You can use it to refresh your bedding, curtains, furniture, or any other fabric in your home. It's even safe for the skin, made with only three ingredients. Just a few spritzes will make your space feel cozy and inviting. Try it today and see why so many people are raving about Guillory Candle Co's linen air spray.
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October 10, 2023 This Fall, Have A Great Presentation Piece On Your Table
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This Fall, Have A Great Presentation Piece On Your Table
October 10, 2023
Calaisio's woven serving basket created from naturally heat-resistant exotic vines is combined with Anchor Hocking's 9.5” clear glass pie bakeware. This multifunctional pie dish serving basket is ideal for serving a range of fall dishes, including pot pies, quiches, crumbles, and flans. Furthermore, the natural autumnal color tones inspired from natural vines are appealing for serving your favorite meals right from the oven to the table, which will quickly impress your guests.


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October 4, 2023 Majestic Symbols
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Majestic Symbols
October 4, 2023
While this mother & baby are a North American subspecies of the brown bear, they are more commonly known as grizzly bears. As to the origin of their name, the bears can thank none other than Lewis & Clark whose journals mention a "grisley bear" no doubt referring to these majestic symbols of the wild whose grizzled appearance is caused by the long guard hairs on their backs and shoulders frequently having white tips. The fur of these bears is often dark brown but can vary from ...
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September 26, 2023 Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
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Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
September 26, 2023
BERTIL VALLIEN is a gift to glass. The impressive portfolio of this prolific artist is haunting, memorable, and mesmerizing.

His 60-year career, spent advancing the craft of sand-casting, is a study of one man's existential questioning actualized on hypnotic works of art.
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BERTIL VALLIEN IS A 60-YEAR KOSTA BODA ICON, DESIGNING FOR THE BRAND SINCE 1963.

He is one of Sweden's most celebrated glass artists with numerous awards and museums exhibitions around...
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September 8, 2023 Classic Statement Piece
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Classic Statement Piece
September 8, 2023
The timeless tartan is a classic statement piece - effortlessly combine our plaids with stripes and checks to create a unique and distinctive look.🖤 View Post
September 6, 2023 Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
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Shop Local Helps Indie Stores Rank on Page 1 of Google in 64% of States
September 6, 2023
NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing. 

Study Findings:
  • For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states.  When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has
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August 30, 2023 An Unchanged Design
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An Unchanged Design
August 30, 2023
When mother nature gets it right from the start, she knows better than to continuously improve upon her own design. That is probably why the nautilus has remained virtually unchanged in over 500 million years and is considered to be a living fossil. The artists at Herend know perfection when they see it, so they have decided to simply add some Herend-style flourishes such as dramatic gold fishnet and touches of pearlized paint to further highlight the beautiful details of this animal. View Post
August 18, 2023 Elevate the Style of Your Home
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Elevate the Style of Your Home
August 18, 2023
This season we are coming home. Create the perfect space filled with color, texture, and joy.🍁 View Post
August 11, 2023 Breakfast Table Setting
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Breakfast Table Setting
August 11, 2023
This elegantly woven placemat, made from exotic plant-based vines, can liven up a typical table setting and draw attention to your table linens and food presentation. Its tight weave, wood bead accent, and intricate design make it a wonderful finishing touch for your table. This placemat is fantastically water and stain resistant. To keep this woven placemat's elegance, we suggest hand washing only. Furthermore, each one is distinctive because they are all handmade. Offered in a set of 4.


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August 10, 2023 New Michael Aram Mushroom Collection At Glassworks!
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New Michael Aram Mushroom Collection At Glassworks!
August 10, 2023
The Mushroom Collection is inspired by the whimsical magic of fairy tales. Humbly emerging from the earth, these fungi have been known for thousands of years to contain mystical powers. They have been used by shamans from cultures all over the world to procure enlightenment and celebrate the deep interconnectedness of life. Michael Aram’s iconic Butterfly Ginkgo is perched upon each piece, further tying in the notion of metamorphosis and transcendent experiences.
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August 3, 2023 ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
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ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
August 3, 2023
The new Fall 2023 collecton again fuses tradition and innovation. Introducing Mosaic, another authentic original American design by Annie Morhauser created on the Monterey Bay with her team of skilled master crafts people.

The Annieglass Mosaic collection boldly features octagonal-shaped dinnerware and serveware. Each piece has a distinctive wide rim and a 24K gold design reminiscent of the tiny mosaic squares used in Italian medieval mosaics. The Mosaic collection offers a modern twist on ...
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July 25, 2023 Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
July 25, 2023
I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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July 25, 2023 Orrefors @ 125
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Orrefors @ 125
July 25, 2023
EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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July 12, 2023 Summer Staple
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Summer Staple
July 12, 2023
Looking for a versatile piece for your summer needs? Look no further than the Berry & Thread Melamine Platter! From serving ice cold beverages to late-night snacks al fresco, this platter is a summer staple you won't want to be without. 🍋 View Post
June 30, 2023 Dr. Fill 👨🏻‍⚕️
How pre-populating information saves clients time and speeds them along a process.
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Dr. Fill 👨🏻‍⚕️
How pre-populating information saves clients time and speeds them along a process.
June 30, 2023
Each April, I scramble to send my tax information to my accountant so I can file my taxes before April 15. Since my friends confide that they do the same, there are likely millions of people like us racing to prepare our taxes. What if there was a way to avoid this painful rush—and even the cost of it? The WSJ shares that Japan, New Zealand, and much of Europe get such relief. The countries prepare tax returns for their citizens using existing data, and the citizen just needs to review it,...
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