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January 21, 2016
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January 21, 2016
Sea turtles anyone? Lamps, pottery serving bowls and platters, wood stools, artwork and more...come see us! We ship! View Post
January 18, 2016
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January 18, 2016
This REFRESHING TABLETOP Collection is a RETRO "THROW-BACK" to the 1960's "Back to the Earth" POTTERY Movement --- where every piece has that Authentic, Hand-Crafted Feel and Quality ... WE LOVE IT and SHOW IT with pride !!!
The Pattern is aptly named SAUSALITO and it is every bit as beautiful as it's California namesake. It is produced in Green, Blue and White by Casafina.
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January 14, 2016
Atlanta gift show record high!
Visit INTRADA ITALY and explore the latest authentic trends from Italy. Showroom 940 bldg. 2 View Post
January 14, 2016
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January 14, 2016
Since its inception in the 1870s, the Gluggle Jug has had a remarkable history and continues to increase in popularity. Quirky and traditional, each jug produces a merry gluggling sound when liquid is poured at three quarters full. View Post
January 13, 2016
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January 13, 2016
The Tea Zinger is a stainless steel, thermal bottle that allows you to create your own perfect tea blends by combining a tea brewing bottle with flavor infusing Zing Anything technology. Tea Zinger works with both bagged or loose leaf when you use the removable brewing basket. Use the specially designed grater to zest ginger, lemon, or apple into the infusion compartment to spice up your hot beverage. Skip the coffee and add a little Zing to your morning! View Post
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January 13, 2016
Join us at Atlanta Gift Show, Jan. 12th - 19th. and WIN an authentic INTRADA ITALY whimsical Tea Pot. View Post
January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016
Have you wondered what it's like to be a customer on your site? Now you can easily find out.
We've added a new how-to article to the Help Center:
Making a Test Purchase on Your Site

Here are the steps:
1. Go to your Bridge store.

2. ***Be sure you are NOT logged in as the administrator.***
When you are logged in, the upper right will say "Logout"; when you are not logged in, it will say "Login." Be sure the upper right says Login, meaning you are not logged in.

3. Browse to an item on your Bridge ...
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January 5, 2016
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January 5, 2016
We are very excited to introduce Kate Spade's New "All In Good Taste" Collection to our Main Street Gift Stores in Northeastern Pennsylvania --- just in time for the 2016 BRIDAL REGISTRY Season ... and also for all of those nice folks that would like to FRESHEN UP their KITCHEN AND TABLE with some COLOR & STYLE that Sizzles and POPS WITH LIFE !!!

We are also very pleased to announce EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS for the Winter at both Live With It Gift Stores --- in Pittston and in Peckville PA:
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December 30, 2015
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December 30, 2015
What does a running store have in common with a home goods boutique? Both are struggling to compete against vendors selling direct. Nike is increasingly hurting indy athletic shops by selling direct. In the home goods world, many brands are doing the same to their retailers.

When you read the article about Nike, many of these same quotes could come from players in our home goods industry:

Read the WSJ article about Nike.com selling direct and bypassing its retailers

The common lie that vendors ...
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December 30, 2015
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December 30, 2015
NEW Pattern by Raynaud Limoges, "Mineral Irise". The pattern consists of 10 rich and varied iridescent colors along with 3 shades of precious metals. The palette of colors allows for many different combinations both for shop display and for mixing and matching when setting a table! View Post
December 29, 2015
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December 29, 2015
Sardine Run tableware by Jersey Pottery. Made of earthenware, dishwasher and microwave safe. View Post
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
Nice article on HFN about The Chopping Block, a cooking class provider and kitchenware retailer based in Chicago:
http://www.hfnmag.com/housewares/cooks-choice/ View Post
December 24, 2015
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December 24, 2015
We are fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful people year round. Thank you for being part of our family. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. View Post
December 20, 2015
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December 20, 2015
Deck the halls with bowls of pewter! The closer it gets to the holidays, the cornier we get. But all kidding aside, your pewter, sterling, and cast aluminum pieces look great when you dress them up for the season - just like you do! View Post
December 15, 2015
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December 15, 2015

Who else is counting down the days till Christmas!?

We hope you enjoy this festive time with a good glass of mulled wine every now and then. - we got the perfect mug for you! View Post
December 6, 2015
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December 6, 2015
The landscape, depicted using Richard Ginori’s authentic painting processes, such as pounce and the use of edging, becomes the finest expression of craftsmanship. View Post
December 6, 2015
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December 6, 2015
Looking for a truly unique gift to give to a special person or a nice way to spruce up your tableware this holiday season? Try the The Casablanca collection! The super stylish pattern looks fantastic when monogrammed. Casablanca is part of our Home Collection of cast aluminum pieces that can go from freezer to oven, so they are both pretty and functional! View Post
December 6, 2015
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December 6, 2015
We all owe Chuck Williams a thank you. He popularized cooking and home goods as we know it. Thank you Chuck for bringing Paris and the world into our homes.

Read Chuck Williams' obituary here at the nytimes.com View Post
December 2, 2015
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December 2, 2015
A word of advice to retailers that lament losing $3 on shipping charges: let's instead celebrate getting the order. :) Most stores offer free shipping on all items (per my article here ) The goal is to get the sale and eat the shipping cost. If you can charge anything for shipping, consider yourself lucky. Let's consider this example: For a $100 item, a customer pays the retailer $10 to ship the item and it's costing the retailer $13 to ship it. The retailer may think it lost $3, but in ...
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November 30, 2015
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November 30, 2015
If you think julep cups are only good for horse-racing season, think again! They make wonderful gifts, especially when engraving is added for a personal touch. Julep cups also look beautiful and are right at home on your holiday table! View Post

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