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December 18, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Hosting with Holiday Wine Coasters
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Hosting with Holiday Wine Coasters
December 18, 2023
Make a bottle stand out with these woven wine coasters. They'll adore having these masterfully handcrafted from organic vines at the dinner table this holiday, which combine wonderfully with cheese platters. Merry Christmas!


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December 18, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Cheese Board and Serving Tray
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Cheese Board and Serving Tray
December 18, 2023
Our exquisite glass-topped woven cheese board is constructed from premium exotic vines, adding to its distinctive and sumptuous beauty as well as durability. Because of its organic, earthy colors and natural texture, it may be used as a versatile complement to any table presentation. It can be utilized as a serving tray for snacks, cheese, charcuterie, and fruits. Available in different shapes and sizes. This holiday season, step up your entertaining game with this stylish cheese board!


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December 18, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Table Decorations with Woven Placemats
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Table Decorations with Woven Placemats
December 18, 2023
Hello and good morning! Enjoy a cup of coffee to toast to the season!  It's the perfect excuse to spend the holidays reconnecting with one another. Feel the happy warmth of the occasion as you savor your coffee served in these tastefully colored beads with a rustic woven texture made from long-lasting organic vines. Eat, drink, and be happy. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas morning while sipping your coffee.


CALAISIO
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December 18, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Grazing Board Food Platter Party
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Grazing Board Food Platter Party
December 18, 2023
Your visitors will be wanting for more after they see this woven party nibbling tray. Perfect to stuff with your preferred delicacies or party dishes to savor all during the celebration. Presenting your confections, fruits and treats on this woven platter with a glass bottom accentuates the exquisite weave. Create a captivating treat table or just give your party table decorations a unique touch. Cheers to a Merry Christmas! Measures: 20.75" x 8.25" x 0.75" H; Additional sizes are...
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December 17, 2023 The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
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The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
December 17, 2023
The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods.  In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets. 

Except from The Atlantic article: 

MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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December 17, 2023 Set the scene for Holiday Entertaining with Beatriz Ball!
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Set the scene for Holiday Entertaining with Beatriz Ball!
December 17, 2023
Holiday ready!
Based an heirloom from Beatriz’s personal collection, our SOHO Medium Gallones Pedestal is a great new item from Beatriz Ball's bestselling SOHO Collection of signature metalware.
Presented in polished metal with the look of silver, this piece has a classic look with vintage styling. It has clean lines, symmetrical design, and is rimmed with a subtle Gallones pattern. Perfect for serving nuts, candies and other snacks or desserts.
An exquisite compote with a retro feel is...
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Event: How to Setup a Successful Gift Registry Business for a Brick-and-Mortar Retail Shop Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
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Event: How to Setup a Successful Gift Registry Business for a Brick-and-Mortar Retail Shop Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024
You’re Invited...

Thursday, January 4, 2024
2 time slots from which to pick:

Thurs., January 4, 2024 at 10 am EST
OR
Thurs., January 4, 2024 at 4 pm EST

Join Shop Local’s CEO Jason Solarek for a webinar on growing an online gift registry business for brick-and-mortar stores.

Why attend?
  • The average wedding registry generates more than $1,600  in online sales.  Get your share of these orders. 
  • A Shop Local retailer sells $39,000 on average in
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December 16, 2023 Ask your staff to use Instagram to promote recent purchases
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Ask your staff to use Instagram to promote recent purchases
December 16, 2023
Staff at manor department stores like Saks are finding success with Instagram and social media. The Information shares this:

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Tyler Bell was encouraging all her clients to “tag your bag.” Every time Bell, a Saks Fifth Avenue stylist in Troy, Mich., closed a sale, she asked the buyer to show off their purchase on Instagram and tag her account, @tyler.saks. Bell posts Saks inventory multiple times a day on Instagram Stories. Her 27,000 followers will...
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December 15, 2023 BACCARAT’S FACETS OF JOY
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BACCARAT’S FACETS OF JOY
December 15, 2023
The Eye collection: ondulations, permanent movement and a multitude of shapes and nuances, with bevel cuts conjuring perpetual movement, in multiple compositions and colors for every taste.

The Eye crystal collection exudes an extraordinary light play thanks to its exceptional cut.

Eye rectangular vase and Eye Candle-Jar, available in clear, red, blue, gold, white and silver crystal.

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December 15, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: A Creative Way To Serve Condiments
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: A Creative Way To Serve Condiments
December 15, 2023
A beautiful condiment server is an excellent addition to any party or celebration. This premium 3-piece condiment entertaining tray is a stylish way to serve your favorite holiday snacks, condiments, and more. Its sturdy woven design and appropriately sized sections make it ideal for tastings. Porcelain bowls can be removed and cleaned or restocked. Also available in two compartments. Calaisio wishes you a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.


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December 15, 2023 Discover the Art of Gifting: Coffee Selection #1
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Discover the Art of Gifting: Coffee Selection #1
December 15, 2023
Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee connoisseur in your life? Elevate their coffee experience with beautifully crafted coffee cups, sustainably made in Portugal!

Make your coffee moments more meaningful and sustainable. Gift a piece of Portugal and let every sip be a reminder of thoughtful craftsmanship and eco-friendly choices! View Post
December 15, 2023 WHEN THE FRAGRANCE IS A MEMORY, THE VESSEL IS A TREASURE.
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WHEN THE FRAGRANCE IS A MEMORY, THE VESSEL IS A TREASURE.
December 15, 2023
Mottahedeh's votive collection make the perfect double holiday gift. First a wonderful fragrance fills your room then after the candle is done you are left with a beautiful covered porcelain container. Use it for jewelry bedside, in the bathroom for small goods or the entrance foyer to hide your keys and spare change. View Post
December 15, 2023 The Christmas Lover 🎄
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The Christmas Lover 🎄
December 15, 2023
Did you know every Holiday Season Annie designs a new Christmas Tree plate with the idea to mix and match over the years? It’s also the perfect plate to put out for Santa and his Reindeer 🎄🎅 View Post
December 15, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Golden White ChristmasTablescape
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Golden White ChristmasTablescape
December 15, 2023
Gold and white is a sophisticated color combination that works well for everything from exquisite Christmas table settings to more. This white beaded artisan woven placemat made from bio-based vines will bring a rustic and captivating shine to your warm and inviting holiday décor. Available in 4`s. We wish you a joyful, loving, and peaceful Holiday season!


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December 14, 2023 New Rabbit Hill Candles At Glassworks!
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New Rabbit Hill Candles At Glassworks!
December 14, 2023
Back by popular command, Glassworks has re-upped our stock of Rabbit Hill Candles, based locally in Sewickley. RHC is a boutique candle company celebrating good taste & beautiful design. Bright colors, classic patterns, and memorable fragrances are in each hand poured candle, made of a propriety blend of soy wax, phthalate-free premium fragrance oils, and braided cotton wicks. 
Stop in at either store to see the selection (more variety in Shadyside).
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December 14, 2023 Create the Perfect Tablescape with Lastra Evergreen
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Create the Perfect Tablescape with Lastra Evergreen
December 14, 2023
Complete with handpainted greenery and holly berries on a rich white background, Lastra Evergreen is a collection to enjoy all season long 🌲❤️ View Post
December 14, 2023 Blue Christmas Inspiration!
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Blue Christmas Inspiration!
December 14, 2023
Set a classic Christmas table with our Country Estate in Delft blue, Ruby Winter Frolic, and Stewart Tartan collections – mixed and matched in smashing holiday style! View Post
December 14, 2023 HOLIDAY TABLE INSPO #3
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HOLIDAY TABLE INSPO #3
December 14, 2023
Let the beauty of a modest table setting speak volumes – where laughter resonates, stories are shared, and hearts connect. Set the scene with the Riva glassware collection. View Post
December 14, 2023 Christmas Helpers
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Christmas Helpers
December 14, 2023
With deadlines looming, our Christmas elf has called in reinforcements to help with wrapping presents.🎁🎁🎁 View Post
December 14, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
December 14, 2023
This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just want to add some festive cheer to your house. It adds an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Made from pure, 100% organic vines, it showcases a natural rustic realness, giving woodsy visualization. Let's toast to the festive season!





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