From the workshop of maestro artisan Gianluca Fabbro, the new Cacciatore collection celebrates the majesty of Italian wildlife. Gianluca’s unique sponging technique and his skilled hand bring richness, detail, and expressive personality to each animal, and the result is a new collection of dear friends for your table and home.
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A fresh complement to the rich, vibrant colors of the existing and widely-loved Autunno collection, these new serving pieces showcase the splendor of fall with detailed relief work. A marvel of Italian craftsmanship, the depictions of leaves and mushrooms will bring autumnal delight to your table for years to come.
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Our bestselling Lastra collection gets a touch of whimsy in this all-new collection. A wildflower and vines adorn each piece, and the result is a versatile, charming, and irresistibly Italian assortment that complements other Lastra collections or makes a statement on its own.
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Small gifts with a BIG impact = Beatriz Ball Giftables
A Favorite from the GIFTABLES Collection, a stylish and functional dip bowl in our popular Nassau style! Handsomely packaged, and irresistibly priced, the GIFTABLES Nassau Small Dip Bowl is extremely versatile. Small but impressive, the GIFTABLES Nassau Small Dip Bowl features a gleaming and generous textured surface that conveys an effortless elegance. Presented in our signature metalware, the textured bowl fits seamlessly with the brand...
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Mouthblown by skilled Italian artisans, the Flora Glass vases are designed to create unique, sculptural arrangements. In a trio of like-hues and varied heights, these vases look striking and contemporary with a single stem in each vase or full and layered with a small arrangement in each one.
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This August is all about creating beautiful summer tablescapes. We want to set the perfect scene for every occasion. Today, we celebrate outdoor dining, surrounded by nature, family, friends, and delicious food.
Discover the Riviera collection by Christian Tortu, inspired by the French and Italian Rivieras. This collection will transport you to a coastal getaway, right at your table.
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As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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41 years ago, VIETRI Founder and CEO Susan Gravely went on a fairytale trip to Italy with her sister and mother. They discovered the handpainted dinnerware of the Amalfi Coast, and they fell in love with the whimsical, colorful designs. They decided to fill their suitcases with the cheerful plates, and they returned home to North Carolina with dreams of a potential business.
"We excitedly unpacked the dinnerware we had brought home from the Amalfi Coast and eagerly showed it to our ...
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A symbol of good luck and joy, blue birds are a welcome guest at any table.
Our Italian artisans took their inspiration from handpainted tiles and textiles, and they added a fresh, uplifting spin by including a joyful bird on each piece. Now including a dinner plate, salad plate, mug, and additional serving pieces, this crisp, detailed collection invites joy and irresistibly Italian style into your home.
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August and September are the most popular birthday months! Shop Beatriz Ball Giftables for a special birthday gift you have on your calendar. From playful and whimsical to classic and elegant, Giftables and other Beatriz Ball collections are the perfect gift to give! Place that delicious birthday cake atop our Havana luxury melamine cake plate!
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Handmade by the Bugatti family in Italy, all-new Natura flatware elevates your everyday dining with its sleek shape, ideal hand-feel, and glossy and satin finishes.
The collection is inspired by blades of grass, and each piece features a grass-like line down the center.
Clean, classic, and irresistibly Italian.
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Just in from Italy, new arrivals perfect for summertime celebrations are here! We can't get enough of our new Hibiscus Glass vases now in tortoiseshell!
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How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
July 4, 2024
At breakfast in the East Village this morning, Austin Kleon’s email image struck me. His hand-drawn summer sale sign by a pool was much more heartfelt than the text-based offer. His drawing shows how our minds may become immune to text offers but react and perk up to new and authentic imagery.
I wondered what I could draw for my business. I often communicate using text and sometimes rely on stock images. Since we help indie stores grow their registry businesses, I decided to ...
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I can hardly believe another holiday season is soon upon us! It is such a magical time of year. We also know that it is your busiest. With you and your customers in mind, we feel we have created gorgeous pieces to help make your store exciting, elegant and the place to go for holiday shopping!
It has been just over two years since Crown Linen and Arte Italica have combined to be one company. I want to thank you all for the love and support you have given us as we have grown into a ...
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Since introducing Hibiscus Glass nearly a decade ago, it has been a bestselling, five-star favorite! The ultimate in easygoing elegance, each vase is mouthblown in Italy and features graceful, petal-like curves.
Understated and versatile, these vases now come in a gorgeous cobalt blue and rich brown tortoiseshell, a design that brings depth, movement, and even more irresistibly Italian style to your home.
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Whether you're looking for a Father's Day gift or want to add to your own drinkware collection, Natalia's etched Italian glass is sure to enhance any occasion. 🥂
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A BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY REPRESENTS REMARKABLE LONGEVITY AND VISTA ALEGRE IS TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE of it with dozens of new pieces created specifically to commemorate the 200 anos occasion. “It’s a very important milestone and a time of reflection to see how far we’ve come and where we want to go,” says Daniel Silva, who helped bring the brand new luster here since he started the American subsidiary in 2012. Nuno Barra, Vista Alegre product development director and board ...
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Whether you need a hostess gift, bridal or birthday "happy," Beatriz Ball has something for you!
A pearl of a piece! The Beatriz Ball GIFTABLE Perla Frame 4 x 6 is a handmade decorative metal frame that is rich and elegant. It provides a lively pearl-patterned border for your favorite photo. From our GIFTABLES Collection featuring handmade and artfully designed Beatriz Ball items at irresistible prices. Packaged in a lovely gift box, you'll love this handsome frame in one of ...
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