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May 9, 2023 A Timeless Choice for Your Table
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A Timeless Choice for Your Table
May 9, 2023
Add authentic charm to your table with our Lastra collection.

Inspired by the wooden slabs used for traditional cheesemaking throughout Italy, Lastra’s overlap design gives this modern collection true character. View Post
May 9, 2023 Luminous Guide
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Luminous Guide
May 9, 2023
An ethereal glow through the dense forest entices and, as the vision gets closer, a wondrous stag steps forward. Is it an illusion or a Midsummer Night’s Dream? Appearing as if dressed by fairies for a most unusual party, the stag’s shimmering floral garland and antlers plus a burnished coat reflecting a colorful forest scenery overwhelm the eyes. As the stag beckons to follow, to what fascinating sights will this luminous guide introduce us? View Post
May 9, 2023 Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
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Salsa-fy 🌮: The Time is Ripe for Efficiency
How allocating our resources efficiently can help us save time, save money, and deliver value to our customers.
May 9, 2023
You've heard of Salsa-fy? It’s national, was started in Dallas, is used by 60,000 employees, and is used at more than 1,600 corporate locations. Salsa-fy helps businesses steer clear of trouble, offer the best value, and ensures profitability. You may interrupt me here and ask, “Jason, don’t you mean the software company Salesify?” No, I’m talking about the restaurant chain Chili’s and its approach to managing salsa, french fries, and its business.  ...
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May 9, 2023 July is Independent Retailer Month
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July is Independent Retailer Month
May 9, 2023
I was happy to learn that a group is promoting July as Independent Retailer Month.  Shop Local supports indie shops and thinks this is a good idea.

In particular, I liked the marketing ideas on their Resources page, including these:
  • Bonus buck: Give customers a $1 coupon for every $10 they spend in your store in July. The coupon is redeemable in August.
  • Happy hour: Offer red, white and blue cookies/cupcakes with refreshments to promote the ‘independent’ touch. You
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May 9, 2023 The World is Your Oyster 🦪
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The World is Your Oyster 🦪
May 9, 2023
Inspired by the artistry of Nature, this majestic OCEAN Oyster pieces is a sculptural interpretation of the oyster shell.

The eye-catching design boasts large and small serving areas, and is great for chips and dip, or cold seafood and cocktail sauce.

Pairs perfectly with any Beatriz Ball OCEAN oyster bowls.Great for indoor/outdoor entertaining!

Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage...
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May 9, 2023 Dips and Sauces for Chips and Biscuit Bites
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Dips and Sauces for Chips and Biscuit Bites
May 9, 2023
Gracefully serve and host guests.  You may display your entertaining prowess with this woven dip serving tray made of organic exotic vines that showcases its natural earthy tones and heightens one's appetite. This chip and dip bowl is also a great place to put additional foods like tortilla chips, potato chips, French dip, salsa, vegetables, ranch dressing, and more.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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May 8, 2023 Gourmet Living Rustic Bread Basket
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Gourmet Living Rustic Bread Basket
May 8, 2023
When paired with an array of delicious cookies, this naturally woven basket makes a wonderful serving piece. This bread basket, which is made from exotic vines and has rich, beautiful earth tones, would look lovely on any kitchen table or in a restaurant, whether as a delectable midday snack or as a dessert to round off a dinner. Offered in 2 sizes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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May 6, 2023 Placemats You'll Love for Morning Coffee
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Placemats You'll Love for Morning Coffee
May 6, 2023
When coffee is served on this warm-hued placemat made from bio-ecological exotic vines and adorned with white beads, it can arguably add something extra to the ritual of drinking coffee in the morning or add to the atmosphere when you're sitting down in your favorite café. Its natural vines' coffee hues are similar to the color of your favorite coffee or pastry, making it a pleasure to taste. Set of 4.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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May 5, 2023 Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May 5, 2023
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We love serving up margaritas in our Eternity glassware. Try our mint margarita recipe in these beautiful mouth-blown glasses:
Ingredients:
-Lime wedges
-Coarse sea salt
-Crushed ice
-3/4 cup (6oz) tequila
-3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
-1/2 cup (4oz) orange liqueur (Cointreau is our fave)
-1/4 cup agave syrup
-8 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
Salt rims, fill glasses with crushed ice. Place tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and mint springs in a ...
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May 5, 2023 Give Your Grad the Gift of Glam
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Give Your Grad the Gift of Glam
May 5, 2023
Time to graduate to a new level of sophistication!

Beatriz Ball’s shimmering GIFTABLES Sierra Croc Frame in a champagne gold tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish. Designed to display a 4x6 photo (vertically or horizontally), the eye-catching frame looks stunning on a grad’s desk, shelf, or side table. The delightfully decorative piece adds a modern new edge to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning ...
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Sales Rep Training on June 7th: How to Help Your Stores Online Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Sales Rep Training on June 7th: How to Help Your Stores Online Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Let's get ready for the summer shows and meetings with retailers.   You're invited to the Sales Rep 201 Training. 
 
Please pick your 201 training date:
  • Complete: Wednesday, May 24th at 10:00 am EST 
  • Wednesday, June 7th at 9:00 am EST

Our Sales Rep 101 Training shared WHY the Shop Local platform is needed.  Our 201 training shares HOW, and offers this:
  • Shows how your name, telephone, and email appear to your retailer in their Shop Local Store.
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May 5, 2023 A Hot Date with Chips and Guacomole!
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A Hot Date with Chips and Guacomole!
May 5, 2023
Guacamole and tortilla chips are always satisfying. Elevate your event serving with a white condiment bowl and woven organic chip and dip tray from Calaisio. The graceful design and earthy color palettes of this wonderfully created dip serving tray are warm, inviting, and will complement any event from dinner parties, holidays, birthdays, family movie nights, and more.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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May 4, 2023 Pamper Mom with a Versatile Tray from Beatriz Ball
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Pamper Mom with a Versatile Tray from Beatriz Ball
May 4, 2023
The gently curving lines and generous surface of the Beatriz Ball VENTO Rebecca medium tray make it a perfect piece for discerning Moms.

The addition of practical built-in handles increases the versatility--and eye-appeal--of this decorative tray made of polished aluminum.

Available in two handy sizes, the rectangular Rebecca looks fabulous at home on the bar, dining table, the vanity—or the bedroom.

Glamorous decorative metal with the look of silver; a unique gift for Mom! 
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May 4, 2023 New MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Collection For Mother's Day At Glassworks!
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New MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Collection For Mother's Day At Glassworks!
May 4, 2023
Mother's Day is only 10 days away on Sunday, May 14. Have Brunch with Mom featuring MacKenzie Childs' new Wildflowers pattern in enamelware and ceramics! The Wildflowers Collection is hand-painted and decorated with hand-applied transfers.  Stop in at Glassworks and Cheeks to see this collection and other Mother's Day gift ideas.

Click here to shop for MacKenzie-Childs WIldflowers on this website.
 
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May 4, 2023 Maria Dream Blue
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Maria Dream Blue
May 4, 2023
Timelessly beautiful and gracious - the Rosenthal classic »Maria« from 1916 is still a dazzling style icon in 2023. »Dream Blue« draws on influences from fashion and the elegant interiors of the past, and highlights the famous relief of pomegranates and olive branches - combine it with »Maria White« and the pastel shades »Pale Mint« or »Pale Orchid« for a stylish mix of colours. View Post
May 4, 2023 Good Morning. May Good Coffee Fill Your Cup!
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Good Morning. May Good Coffee Fill Your Cup!
May 4, 2023
Rise and shine each morning with a solid routine and lots of hot, strong coffee!  Add some organic, rustic-chic pieces to your coffee table, such as this handwoven placemat made from wild organic vines. Its rich and warm earthy coffee color hues that come from the vines' inherent rustic colors makes your coffee taste better. Set of 4.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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May 3, 2023 REINTRODUCING BEJA COLLECTION
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REINTRODUCING BEJA COLLECTION
May 3, 2023
The hand-painted rims bring a handcrafted appeal to each piece.

Create unique and unforgettable tablescapes with Beja. View Post
May 3, 2023 Mother's Day Gift Ideas
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
May 3, 2023
Mother's Day is officially two weeks away and the results are in! Check out our top 10 gifts for Mom at the link below💕💐

Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts: https://bit.ly/424mvY7 View Post
May 3, 2023 Don't Forget the Gravy!
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Don't Forget the Gravy!
May 3, 2023
Mottahedeh is much more than dishes, We offer a full line of serving items to go with our iconic patterns, Shown here is a gravy boat in the Indigo Blue pattern. Some of our other serving items are; mustard pots, pot de cremes , master salts, porringers, rice bowls, dessert bowls, chili bowls, soup bowls, pasta bowls, vegetable bowls, square bowls, scalloped bowls, cream soup bowls, punch bowls, presentation bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, pitchers, coffee pots, tea pots, oval platters, round ...
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May 3, 2023 Gold Bath Accessories
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Gold Bath Accessories
May 3, 2023
Our Luster Bath Accessories are getting a brand new color today, Gold!

Our easy-care bath accessories are perfect for gifting or for treating yourself and elevating your home's aesthetics! Available as tissue box, soap dispenser, vanity tray, and waste basket. View Post

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