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December 14, 2023 Christmas Helpers
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Christmas Helpers
December 14, 2023
With deadlines looming, our Christmas elf has called in reinforcements to help with wrapping presents.🎁🎁🎁 View Post
December 14, 2023 The Perfect Ice Bucket this Holiday Season
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The Perfect Ice Bucket this Holiday Season
December 14, 2023
From the kitchen to the living room, Beatriz Ball has all the essentials to make your home warm & welcoming this holiday season. With undulating surfaces, innovative designs, bisque-like finishes; Beatriz Ball is reinventing melamine … again! The VIDA Nube Collection features sculptural works of art rendered in a luscious matte finish.  This generous ice bucket is great for chilling wine and is a striking accessory on the holiday bar. Makes a great gift for the host or ...
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December 13, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Essential Serving Pieces Every Host Needs
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Essential Serving Pieces Every Host Needs
December 13, 2023
Celebrate the magic of the season with delicacies that make your Christmas celebrations more holly and jolly. This three-bowl woven condiment server constructed of rich exotic vines and accompanied with porcelain dishes features compartments that hold 4-ounce bits of various nuts, chocolates, or other bite-sized delights for guests to enjoy. This holiday season, may you be filled with peace and joy!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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December 13, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: A Rustic-Themed Tablescape That's Appealing for Your Holiday Entertaining
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: A Rustic-Themed Tablescape That's Appealing for Your Holiday Entertaining
December 13, 2023
This rustic wood-beaded placemat exudes coziness and warmth, making the experience as unforgettable as the cuisine. Handwoven from exotic forest vines with wonderful earth hues, this classic warm neutral addition complements the conventional red, green, and white Christmas décor. Set of 4. Available in an array of colors.  Enjoy a beautiful and heartfelt holiday celebration with those who are dear to you.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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December 12, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Christmas Breakfast for a Special Morning
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Christmas Breakfast for a Special Morning
December 12, 2023
Toast, bagels, croissants, and muffins are just a few of the delectable treats that complement this stylishly hand-woven bread basket made of durable natural vines. It tastes as nice as it looks and looks as good as it would in a fine restaurant. This holiday season, start your day with your loved ones by being grateful for everything you have, including your friends and family. Merry Christmas to everyone!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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December 12, 2023 20% Of Consumers To Buy Holiday Gifts at Independent Retailers
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20% Of Consumers To Buy Holiday Gifts at Independent Retailers
December 12, 2023
A recent study conducted by Jungle Scout reports that many consumers prefer to support small and local businesses for their holiday shopping. 20% reported they will buy holiday gifts from indie stores, up from 10% last year. The report ranks independent retailers in 4th place for in-store shopping, surpassing Costco, Walgreen's Best Buy, Sam's Club, Macy's and Home Depot. 

The article shares 53% of consumers bought online from independent stores on Small Business Saturday as reported by ...
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December 11, 2023 Beatriz Ball Pedestals Set the Scene for Holiday Goodies
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Beatriz Ball Pedestals Set the Scene for Holiday Goodies
December 11, 2023
In signature Beatriz Ball style, the towering and elegant VIDA Alegria Triple Tiered Dessert Server in winter white is an essential holiday piece from our bestselling collection of luxury melamine. With charming pearl rims and brilliant surfaces, the three generous serving areas in graduated sizes are joined by silver-toned metal risers, topped by a circular handle. Great for Holiday parties and gatherings, when serving desserts, scones, party sandwiches or little nibbles, this generous three-...
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December 9, 2023 Celebrate with Artisan Pieces by Beatriz Ball
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Celebrate with Artisan Pieces by Beatriz Ball
December 9, 2023
Flowing and organic, the dynamic design of the THANNI Bloom Medium Bowl (Red and Gold) features rippling petal-like movement, creating a serving piece that combines beauty, artistry, and functionality. Designed in collaboration with Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison, the medium sized piece combines a red exterior color surface with a brilliant gold interior. The stunning color combination allows you to celebrate the Holiday Season in festive THANNI Collection style. This great medium...
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December 8, 2023 THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
THANKS FOR 50 YEARS by MARSHA DAUTCH
December 8, 2023
I recently saw a car with the license plate: WHYWRK. I had a sad feeling for the driver, who perhaps wasn’t as lucky as I to have the best job in the world – getting paid to shop for the most beautiful goods in the world – which I am now retiring from. After 40+ years as a buyer of tabletop and gifts in Buffalo, I have the opportunity to put the dishes away, polish the flatware, and store the stemware. As a small specialty store, we’ve been through our share of ups and ...
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December 8, 2023 Kate Spade New York @ 20
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Kate Spade New York @ 20
December 8, 2023
Kate Spade New York tableware and accessories has for two decades held a singular spot on retail shelves and on customers’ tables thanks to a timeless charm and chic stylings. Even after 20 years, the fun, fresh, playfully sophisticated, and refreshingly original collections from Lenox occupy a unique niche in the tableware pantheon. 

Kate Spade’s contribution to fashion cannot be understated. She became synonymous with fashionistas everywhere when she started her fashion ...
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December 8, 2023 New Feature: Breadcrumb Navigation
How to navigate around your site quickly using breadcrumbs in order to save time.
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New Feature: Breadcrumb Navigation
How to navigate around your site quickly using breadcrumbs in order to save time.
December 8, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: We've added breadcrumb navigation to a brand's Home (Collections) page and a product's Details page. The trail of links (or "breadcrumbs") at the top of these pages shows the site's structure and identifies the hierarchy.

Benefits of Breadcrumbs:
  • Helps shoppers identify their current location on your website.
  • Helps shoppers find what they're looking for more easily.
  • Encourages shoppers to navigate from the current page to different
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December 8, 2023 Discover the Art of Gifting: Exquisite Selection #2
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Discover the Art of Gifting: Exquisite Selection #2
December 8, 2023
Explore our exquisite assortment and find the perfect gift that speaks volumes about your connection with your loved ones. Let every present be a reflection of the love, support, and countless moments you've shared together. View Post
December 8, 2023 THE ARTISANS’ GESTURE & THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE HAND
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THE ARTISANS’ GESTURE & THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE HAND
December 8, 2023
For Baccarat’s craftsmen, Crystal Carving is the art of caressing the surface of the piece until one succeeds in expressing all of its beauty. An embellishment process entirely made by hand using a multitude of grinding wheels, the cut enhances the unique brilliance of the crystal. From the simplest decorations to the most complex ornaments, Baccarat crystal allows you to create plays of light and dazzling reflections.

The work of a “tailleur” or master carver is the ...
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December 7, 2023 Congrats to November 2023's Top Performers
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Congrats to November 2023's Top Performers
December 7, 2023
Congratulations to the following members for being the top gift registry performers in November 2023:

Top-3 Retailers
🥇 The Ivy House in Dallas, TX
🥈 Ivy Cottage in Mobile, AL
🥉 P.S. the Letter in Fort Worth, TX

Top-3 Gift Registry Brands
🥇 Herend
🥈 Vietri
🥉 Juliska

Top-3 Retail Movers
🥇 La Farre in Trussville, AL
🥈 Gaines Jewelers in Lakeland, FL
🥉 Courtney Peters Interior Design in Jackson, MS

Top-3 Brand Movers
🥇 Christofle
🥈 Varga
🥉 Michael Wainwright

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December 7, 2023 Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
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Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
December 7, 2023
It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured?
Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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December 7, 2023 THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
December 7, 2023
I have a friend who recently took a job with a respected women’s clothing retailer after 13 years of retirement. My friend, Leslie, a former school teacher, wanted to be of use and knew that retail was a great opportunity for seniors. She was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed her first week. She loved that the manager asked her to try on clothes she liked and then suggested outfits that would look good on her. Leslie even purchased a few of those suggestions, couture she never would have ...
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December 6, 2023 HOLIDAY TABLE INSPO #2
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HOLIDAY TABLE INSPO #2
December 6, 2023
As the holiday season unfolds its enchantment, it's time to create moments of warmth and delight. Set the table for tea and immerse yourself in the joyous ambiance of this festive time. Set the scene with the Impressions collection. View Post
December 6, 2023 The Perfect Sentiment This Holiday Season ❤️
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The Perfect Sentiment This Holiday Season ❤️
December 6, 2023
The red bird is an international symbol signifying the presence of friends and family members who are watching over you with love and affection. View Post
December 6, 2023 MyRegistry.com Review
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MyRegistry.com Review
December 6, 2023
Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs. results).

When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. I reviewed a retailer's site using MyRegistry.com and assessed how a customer would make a registry purchase. For privacy purposes, I blurred the store's name in the screenshots shown.

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December 5, 2023 Home for the Holidays
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Home for the Holidays
December 5, 2023
A luxury melamine bowl for the holiday season ... in classic Bamboo style! The VIDA Bamboo Large Salad Bowl (White and Natural), an essential new item from Beatriz Ball's VIDA Collection of luxury melamine, is the result of a collaboration with noted illustrator, August Wren. With a bamboo inspired rim and a brilliant white surface, the stylish and generous bowl works well with our VIDA Bamboo dining sets, serving pieces and flatware. Create a table with a carefree and classy, Beatriz Ball twist...
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