Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside. Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.
Coffee tastes better with the addition of this attractive, rustic placemat that is woven entirely by hand from forest green vines. It is rich in texture, well-constructed, and durable in usage, with golden-brown tones. Enjoy this distinctive placemat with its special earthy color palettes, which encourage relaxation and provide texture to your table setting. Offered in set of 4.
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This exquisitely constructed dip serving dish, with its delicate design and elegantly woven tray, will elevate any gathering. Any formal or informal event, such as dinner parties, birthday parties, holidays, family movie evenings, and more, would go perfectly with this chips and dip server. This woven serving dish has a white porcelain base and is fashioned of durable exotic vines with a variety of inherently beautiful earth tones. Entertaining can be enjoyed indoors and outside.
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Enjoy this rustic textured woven placemat made from biodegradable vines, which is ideal for regular meals, family get-togethers, hotels, businesses, or coffee shops. Your friends and guests will be pleased by your gorgeous table arrangement, which is embellished with white wood polished beads and neutral earth tones of brown creamy tan that blend well both indoors and outdoors. Offered in a set of 4.
Enjoy your favorite coffee on a May spring morning in your backyard, garden, or outdoor coffee shop with this rich, woven placemat that never goes out of style. With its natural earthy and rustic tones, this beautifully beaded placemat formed of exotic vines will help you explore the lush green with your spring tablescape. Set of 4.
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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.
Take in the fresh spring air. Add some handcrafted natural elements, a dash of earthy color, and rough textures to your table setting with these oval beaded handwoven placemats. Its natural vine construction and wood bead component are gorgeous and wonderful in the spring. Available as a pack of 4
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A beautiful picture frame is one of the perfect gifts for mom on her special day, to remind her of when she became a mother. Put together a collage of baby photos and other family shots - or surprise her with a picture frame displaying just one memorable moment you shared together. Glassworks has an array of picture frames and other gift ideas for Mother's Day. Pictured are various Michael Aram frames and a vase, all in-stock at Glassworks.
Stop in to see the variety of pieces!
The most delicious way to showcase your sense of style is with this stylish 2-sectional appetizer and condiment tray with glass inserts. With any dinner and dessert ideas you have, Calaisio has a wide selection of woven serving trays and platters fashioned from exotic wild vines.
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Learn to host the ideal gathering setting on this organic rustic beauty constructed of hardy vines with a neutral finish, and take satisfaction in serving homemade margaritas. This durable 6-piece woven coaster set adds the ideal finishing touch to casual entertaining or everyday dining.
Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother's Day? Why not let the little ones help! We set the table with a paper runner and our break-resistant Butterfly Meadow Melamine dinnerware for a kiddo-friendly way to show mom all the love on her big day! ๐