โGreeneryโ is Pantoneโs Color of the Year for 2017. (Itโs also known as Pantone 15-0343.) Did anyone notice it is surprisingly close to the color of the Bridge logo? :) What are the green pieces you are going to see in your store come 2017?
Neil Cohen applies his serendipitous and playful style to designs in metal, crystal and lighting for Nambรฉ. Cohen's product designs for Nambรฉ are cohesive in functionality and aesthetic. His refined designs are works of art that can be used every day ...
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November 30, 2016
November 30, 2016
Customers trust your customers--not you--reports today's WSJ. How can you respond to that? Offer your customers more customer-generated reviews.
The article reports that only about 4% of purchasers review a product when asked. As such, don't fret if you ask lots of customers to submit a review and few do. That's normal.
Bridge is creating new tools to generate more reviews for your retail store.
In this time of the year when National holidays are around the corner, it is good to think about all these tiny things that make the American history remarkable. One of them is tobacco, which is still the best-selling product in the world (in form of cigarettes). What is so impressive about it, but also about the plant that brings all the beauty to one of the most popular porcelain patterns?
Nicotiana Plant is a colorful miracle
This plant was recognized by Christopher Columbus upon his arrival...
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November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016
Today is Cyber Monday: that means that customers are expecting deals from you :) There is a new Cyber Monday department in the departments area.
Below are the steps to place an item in your Cyber Monday gift department:
1. Add the item to your online store. Note: an item must exist in your online store to add it to the Cyber department. 2. Edit the item. 3. You will be updating the departments that the item is in. When you place an item in the Cyber Monday department, you are placing it in two ...
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November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016
Shop Small with Glassworks and Cheeks on Nov. 26!This November 26th, we want to celebrate Small Business Saturday(R) with you! It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small businesses like ours. And it wouldn't be a celebration without customers like you joining us!
When you shop at small, local businesses like GLASSWORKS and CHEEKS, you're supporting the neighborhood, too. And when you #shopsmall, please make sure you share your experience on social media, so others can ...
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November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016
412 Food Rescue Pop-Up at Cheeks on Forbes on 11/19!Saturday November 19th, 12 - 4pm The Squirrel Hill Cheeks & Glassworks is happy to host a Pop-Up for 412 Food Rescue! This new Non-Profit works with food retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, caterers, universities and other food providers to rescue un-sellable but perfectly good food. They only rescue fresh, perishable food -healthy food- and directly distribute to community organizations throughout Allegheny County. The Organizations include ...
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November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016
Olvi China & Gifts--a must visit shop in Toronto --shares this picture of its registry display. Looking good, Domenic ;)
Welcome a unique piece to your kitchen table with the striking Phases mug from Rosenthal. Crafted from porcelain, this white mug features a visual โshatteringโ on one side through cracks and smoothed out folds. Finished with a geometric handle for ease of use, the Phases mug will transform your day.
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November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016
The Italian marble from the kitchen island brings natural texture to this simple and elegant dinner setting.
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November 1, 2016
November 1, 2016
FUN dinner party in perspective with those 4 most talked about guests....
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October 28, 2016
October 28, 2016
Who said you need a dinning room table to use your Limoges porcelain, the kitchen is a perfect place too and I will show you
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October 20, 2016
October 20, 2016
FAIRY TALES COME TRUE --- when beautiful little girls become BEAUTIFUL BRIDES that REGISTER @ LIVE WITH IT :) !!! ... (PS: The "Old World" Christmas Ceramics shown here are from our Toy's Fantasy Collection.) Both Live With It Gift Stores --- in Pittston and in Peckville PA --- are: --- OPEN Seven Days a Week MONDAY through SATURDAY: 10AM - 6PM; --- and ON SUNDAYS: We are open 12 noon - 5pm --- and this nice WEBSITE is OPEN TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN --- where it is so easy to start-up your own BRIDAL ...
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October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016
When spending money to take product pictures, you may wonder: how important are pictures to your business?
Check out these two pictures of the same glass.
Which would you pay more for? Which would you give as a gift?
In the 'before' picture, the glass has just regular ice in it. In the 'after', the glass has plastic that resembles ice and it has been photographed professionally.
As you can see in this example, taking good photos is crucial to selling things online.
I am writing to inform you that as of this week, our showroom on the 9th floor at 41 Madison has been closed for renovation and will re-open by the first week of April, 2017. We are temporarily located on the 8th floor in the space formerly occupied by Michael Aram and will open there by appointment as usual as well as for the NY Gift Show in February. You can contact Sara DeVine for an appointment any time you need to access the showroom at sdevine@devinecorp....
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October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016
Have you ever wondered why snowflakes look so gorgeous? Their shape has always been mysterious, but also impressive to all as we catch them in the air in winter. Well, it seems snowflakes are more than just a meteorological change that happens in the atmosphere. There are many stories about snowflakes and the beauty of their structure. Two National Geographicโs articles from the beginning of the twentieth century, featuring the real snowflakesโ structure and beauty inspired Mottahedeh to design...
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October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016
The Art of The Table from Billota Kitchens designed by Reza Nouranian
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September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016
Glassworks Welcomes the Julia Knight Eclipse Collection!In stock next week: The Julia Knight Eclipse Collection! Discover a total ECLIPSE of nature's beauty: a celebration of artisan style." By hand, by design, Eclipse is the epitome of artisan authenticity. The Collection's imperfect shapes are perfectly natural, showcasing light-filled beauty in one-of-a-kind pieces.
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September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016
Did you attend the New York Tabletop Show? If so, maybe you noticed that some brands are easier to work with than others. Smart Brands, many of which have a Bridge decal on their showroom window, are the best brands to carry in your store.
When at market deciding which brands to sell in your store, look for the Bridge decal. Reason: Bridge's Smart Brands make it easier than other brands to sell their products. Their items appear instantly on your site.
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