A true sign of the Holiday Season -- Sweet Treats! Your treat will have extra deliciousness when served on the Beatriz Ball SOHO medium decorative platter. The platter features serene lines and exudes a zen-like elegance and originality.
Functional and great looking, the possibilities are endless, and at the holiday season you'll be serving sweets, treats, cocktails and so much more. A great gift for you and even greater gift for a friend!
Made of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care, oven and ...
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November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015
Shop Small with Glassworks and Cheeks (Both Locations)!
Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday, a day created specifically for small businesses like Glassworks and Cheeks. This year, don't just Shop Small for us. Do it for the businesses you love, for the community you call home, and for the money that stays in the neighborhood when we all Shop Small. This year, Shop Small For All.
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November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
Wish to add a video to your home page or news page? It's easy.
First, you'll want to load your video to YouTube.com. Then, follow these steps: 1. Go to your video on your YouTube page. 2. Below the video, click on "Share." 3. From the Share choices, click on "Embed." 4. Copy that code and paste it into your Chalkboard’s news entry field. Enter some keywords. 5. Click the blue "Chalk" button to publish your video.
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November 22, 2015
November 22, 2015
Top 3 Must Have Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts (For Under $35)
1. Versa Garden Vegetable Spoon $30. The first words out of anyone’s mouth are sure to be, “Wow, now that’s a real spoon! Guests know that when they arrive at their anticipated Thanksgiving celebration the heavenly aromas wafting from the kitchen will be first to greet them. A hot oven is afire roasting a succulent bird as the the host toils away. Numerous pots simmer on the stove. The job demands multi-tasking and when you offer your ...
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November 17, 2015
November 17, 2015
Do big box stores demand better terms than indy stores from indy manufacturers? Yes, and that is why we salute Etsy for asking big box stores to sign a pledge to be less demanding and help indy manufacturers. Please find the article from HFN here:
Via this agreement, Etsy is acting as an proponent for indy creators.
Note: this is one part of the equation. Next up: getting indy manufacturers to agree vice versa to...
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November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
HFN shares insights into the registry market. Using the TheKnot.com's data, HFN shares that 92% of registries are managed online. Over 80% of registries include a kitchen item, and about 26% include a fine china item. Since most registries exist at Bed, Bath and Beyond, the top casual China brand was a private label brand (Bed, Bath & Beyond).
One could conduct a similar survey amongst independent stores and one would find the leading independent store trends and brands.
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November 15, 2015
November 15, 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.
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November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015
When we talk about supporting local businesses, we often don't think about this on the macro level: countries. I love that Toyota is building its largest factory in the world in the United States. Those Kentucky-based jobs will help produce shopping at local businesses. Thank you Toyota and Kentucky.
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Today's HFN magazine shares Bridge's progress with helping independent retailers. Bridge would like to thanks its members for helping everyone make it to this milestone.
Article:
Bridge and its Tabletop Partners Reach a Milestone
Bridge founder expects to reach $1.2 million by year's end
Posted on November 6, 2015 by Allison Zisko
Instructors Cody D Boring was born and raised in Maryville, TN. He developed his interest into the culinary world by learning about growing and cooking with fresh vegetables and wild game alongside his parents. He graduated from William Blount High School with Culinary Arts Honors and continued this path at The Culinary Institute at the University of Tennessee. Cody studied under Executive Chef Peter Glander from Ruby Tuesday where he is currently working. He enjoys spending time with his wife ...
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November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
April 4, Monday, 6;00 p.m. Amazing Flavors as Always! Gary Nicely and Kelly Campbell$48.00 On the menu: Strawberry Goat cheese mint gazpacho; Free range chicken and Nenson's prosciutto ham saltimbocca; Raspberry white chocolate mascarpone cannoli. Kelly will share with us several wines for you to try while she shares her incredible knowledge about the wines you will be tasting.
April 11,Monday, 6:00 p.m. Rainbow Colors of Spring ...
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November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
March March 7, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Southern Spring Flavors Cody Boring, $48.00 Using the fresh in season ingredients. On the menu: A Spring green salad including arugula and spinach with a homemade vinaigrette; Backcountry shrimp and grits including locally sourced grits, spicy andouille sausage, fresh shrimp, and farm to table vegetables; For dessert a Fresh Strawberry cobbler with Vanilla bean ice cream.
February February 1, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Celebrate David Pinckney, $48.00 With delicious food. On the menu: Pear Salad with Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Crasins and a Champagne Vinaigrette; Pan Seared Florida Black Grouper with Local Goat Cheese Polenta and an Apple Cider Beurre Blanc; and a Malibu Rum Creamy Coconut Cake
February 8, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Rock N’ Roll Julie Kensell and Andrew Stock, $48.00 Sushi ...
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October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015
We are confident your mother will agree with our list of the eight wedding registry essentials that every bride will enjoy for a lifetime:
1.Lots and lots of small size bowls: We cannot keep these in stock! Luna Bowl 6? and our Fidelia Square Bowl 5? are ideal for appetizer snacks, nuts and olives- just the right size and made of 18/8 stainless steel. They are so versatile and work perfectly for serving salad dressings, dips or salsa. Keep one or two within reach at all time. These shiny food ...
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October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Mix & Match Video by Juliska from Glassworks! Mix & Match with Juliska! Click Here to see the Video:https://youtu.be/OuGyZFliasA Setting the table is like a work of art. Although there are some rules, no one ever created anything interesting when strictly abiding by them. We believe in savoring the moment, loving your life, being bold, making your own rules and always finding reasons to celebrate! Glassworks has a wide array of Juliska patterns to choose from.
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October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015
Regarded as the strongest wood in the world, edge-grain teak preserves the edge on cutlery. With a long comfortable handle for ideal balance, this cutting board makes it easy to carry and serve artisan bread. Perfect to present Brie and charcuterie, this hardwood cutting board takes good care of your cutlery. Proteak edge grain teak cutting board is generously sized and a pleasure to use in the kitchen slicing tomatoes for panini and vegetables for salads or roasting. Handcrafted cutting board ...
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October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
Extra-sharp serrated teeth of this apple corer pierce skin of fruit to quickly grab and lift the entire core. This GEFU corer is the easiest-to-use tool to core an apple. Ingenious handles flex like tongs to twist, core and remove seeds from apples, pears, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini. Hollow out mushrooms or onions to fill with savory ingredients for easy and delicious stuffed appetizers.
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October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
Selling affects most of us in Bridge. What better inspiration then to see how someone sells a $800k watch. Today's Times investigates.
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October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
A retailer that just joined Bridge asked me this question: "Should I be adding brands like Bulova to my Bridge Store, or only listing Smart Brands like Waterford?"
Bridge's answer: Add all the brands that you sell to your Bridge Store regardless of if they are a partner with Bridge (aka Smart Brand). Reason: listing all your brands is good for Google and sales. If you don’t list all your brands, Google won’t know that you sell these brands and therefore Google won't send you customers when people ...
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October 4, 2015
October 4, 2015
COLLECTING SPODE: TIPS FROM DR. LORI, ANTIQUES EXPERT SEEN ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL
We felt so inspired by some of Spode’s newest collections that we reached out to expert antique appraiser DR. LORI VERDERAME to interview her on the tips and advice she has to offer anyone looking to purchase antique pieces like Spode.
Q: Dr. Lori, how long have you been working as an “antique expert?”
Dr. Lori: I hold a Ph.D. in art, antiques, and design and I have decades of experience as a museum director and ...
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