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May 5, 2021 "Cinco de Mayo" Hot Date with Chips and Guacomole! 🤗 🥑 🌮 🍻
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"Cinco de Mayo" Hot Date with Chips and Guacomole! 🤗 🥑 🌮 🍻
May 5, 2021
Tortilla chips and guacamole always hit the spot!  Serve it with Calaisio`s woven chip and dip organic tray with white condiment bowl. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes.


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May 4, 2021 Now It's Time To Say Thank You To Teachers
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Now It's Time To Say Thank You To Teachers
May 4, 2021
We're more than ready to show our appreciation to those who have taught us. They are mentors who guide with creativity and care. Spoil teachers with a week of salad bar-style meals and treats.


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April 29, 2021 New Baobab Candles At Glassworks!
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New Baobab Candles At Glassworks!
April 29, 2021
All of Baobab's candles are hand-poured in Belgium into glass that was hand-blown by master craftsmen in Poland, making each one completely unique.
Click here to shop for Baobab on this website.
These magnificent objects of decoration are inspired by faraway places and wild nature, with the brand’s iconic perfumes.  In a transparent hand-blown glass with black details, the pictured Black Pearls scented candle is as precious as the black pearls from which it draws its name. The Black...
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April 29, 2021 Spring Has Sprung and we are getting ready for Mothers and Fathers Days
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Spring Has Sprung and we are getting ready for Mothers and Fathers Days
April 29, 2021

Mothers and Fathers days are coming up.  Did you know that, April 23 was National Picnic Day? There seems to be a National Day for everything.  Wanting to be most informed we Googled it and it turns out that there is a day for everything.  The only problem with that is there were about 117 submissions for special days per month if you look it up on-line. Ok, other than religious holidays, what is more important than honoring your parents or surrogate parents for the sacrifices ...
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April 28, 2021 A Celebration of the American West
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A Celebration of the American West
April 28, 2021
The Warm and Generous Spirit of the West Reflected in Gleaming Sand-Cast Metal Trays.

The magnificent trays in Beatriz Ball’s WESTERN Antler sub-collection are studies in contrast, and richly detailed antler handles contrast boldly with the sleek surfaces of the highly polished trays. The breathtaking trays make beautiful statements in any environment, from ranch house to penthouse.

Sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care, oven and freezer friendly aluminum alloy.
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Glassworks And Cheeks Pop Up Shop At PAINT Nail Bar - Pittsburgh Saturday, April 24th! Saturday, April 24, 2021
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Glassworks And Cheeks Pop Up Shop At PAINT Nail Bar - Pittsburgh Saturday, April 24th! Saturday, April 24, 2021
We will be at PAINT Nail Bar - Pittsburgh on Saturday from 10 - 2 with a sampling of Tabletop and Lingerie from Glassworks and Cheeks. The Nail Salon is located in Bloomfield at 5201 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA  15224.  Check out this new local business and pop in for pretty spring nails. Hope to see you there!

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Click here to see store info on our Cheeks website.

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April 22, 2021 On Trend for Home Entertaining
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On Trend for Home Entertaining
April 22, 2021
Simply sophisticated.

The SOHO Small Rectangular Triple Dip, in Beatriz Ball's signature sand-cast metal, is elegantly simple in design. Beautifully hand-polished to a brilliant shine and with three generous wells, the piece is perfect on the bar for cocktail garnishes like cut lemons, limes and olives. We like on the vanity for an elegant place to hold jewelry. Great for snacks and condiments, too.

With lifestyle trends leaning toward home entertaining, this piece makes a great gift!
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April 18, 2021 WaPo: 40 percent of the nation’s department stores have closed since 2016
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WaPo: 40 percent of the nation’s department stores have closed since 2016
April 18, 2021
"Nearly 200 department stores have shuttered in the past year, and another 800 — roughly half the country’s remaining mall-based locations — are expected to fold within five years."

Read the full article about department store closings at The Washington Post here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/16/half-countrys-remaining-mall-based-department-stores-are-expected-shutter-by-2025/
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Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show At Cheeks Thursday, April 22nd! Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show At Cheeks Thursday, April 22nd! Thursday, April 22, 2021
Location: Cheeks - Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue

Join us from 10 - 6 at our Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue. The Joseph Ribkoff representative will have Wear Now - Spring & Summer pieces and early Fall preview fashions (over 300 pieces). Complimentary gift with purchase. Raffle prizes for $100 JR gift certificates. Stop in!

Click here to see store info on our Cheeks website: https://www.cheekslingerie.com/

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private...
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April 13, 2021 Bridge in 2012
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Bridge in 2012
April 13, 2021
I came across this 2012 HFN article about Bridge. In 2012, we had 40 stores using our e-commerce software. Today, we have more than 740.  Thank you for helping us grow 18x in the last nine years :)

We’re pleased to see William-Wayne & Co. featured in the article. This NYC retail heirloom has been a client since 2001–before we even started Bridge or the Smart Products marketing service. They’re still a client today. Thank you William-Wayne & Co. for trusting with...
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April 13, 2021 Valet, Desk Tray, or Guest Towel Holder? You Choose!
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Valet, Desk Tray, or Guest Towel Holder? You Choose!
April 13, 2021
"Sophisticated elegance" is phrase that one trend-spotter used to describe the GIFTABLES Sierra Modern Python Tray from Beatriz Ball. The sensational small tray in gunmetal is enlivened by a richly textured snakeskin surface set off by polished gold-tone handles that hug the edges. The piece looks gorgeous on the coffee table, chest of drawers, or desk and brings a sense of luxe to any environment--including your home. Sized to hold guest towels, too.

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April 11, 2021 Fun Sells--and Generates Free Publicity
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Fun Sells--and Generates Free Publicity
April 11, 2021
Offering products that make people smile is a winning strategy. RetailDive shares that leading shoe brands Vans and Adidas are running with this strategy. Adidas recently offered Lego and Meissen shoes, and Vans offers shoes inspired by local businesses from across the country.

The sales of these shoes can be minimal, yet the effort is a marketing gold because its gets free press mentions and this helps the brand's halo. 

Vans' Zabars shoes are part of a larger Vans campaign that ...
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April 9, 2021 Introducing African Baskets from Beatriz Ball
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Introducing African Baskets from Beatriz Ball
April 9, 2021
“As a female designer, I am inspired by craft traditions of women from around the world,” said Beatriz Ball, her company’s Founder and Creative Director. “This new collection honors the remarkably intricately woven baskets of Africa, rendered in sand-cast metal with beautiful finishes. Versatile on the table, these bowls are amazing when grouped together as wall hangings.”

Beatriz Ball extends the innovative SIERRA MODERN Collection--featuring iconic designs in ...
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April 8, 2021 New Juliska Clever Creatures At Glassworks!
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New Juliska Clever Creatures At Glassworks!
April 8, 2021
Introducing Clever Creatures! These ceramic pieces are hand-modeled by master artisans in Portugal and are sure to be smile starters & conversation pieces anywhere you put them. Use them on the table or as decor - and for so much more! 
Click here to shop for Juliska Clever Creatures on this website.
Pictured are the Butterfly Pitcher, Bunny Butter Dish, Lamb Lidded Jar, Ram Serving Bowl/Planter, Horse Serving Bowl/Planter, and assorted Juliska Planter/Saucer sets (also in stock).&...
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April 6, 2021 RetailDive: The omnichannel age is here — and it's expensive
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RetailDive: The omnichannel age is here — and it's expensive
April 6, 2021
Operating a website is expensive--not only because programmers are expensive, but because margins are smaller. 

For 10 years, Bridge has encouraged stores to beef up spending in preparation for the e-commerce boom.  It's easier to spend a little each year over many years than spend money in a panic. Money spent in haste often results in waste. As a reference, when traditional retailers tried to catch Amazon, they often failed in their scramble. Please  recall Macy's buying the ...
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April 2, 2021 Bridge Welcomes Forty One Madison
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Bridge Welcomes Forty One Madison
April 2, 2021
We're happy to share that Forty One Madison, home of The New York Tabletop Show, has joined Bridge.

This news is especially meaningful to me because I hosted my first Bridge seminar in 2007 at Forty One Madison :)

On Forty One Madison's Bridge account, businesses can search more than 25,000 products from 30 brands including: ...
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April 2, 2021 Big Tech Masquerading As Mom-and-Pop Stores
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Big Tech Masquerading As Mom-and-Pop Stores
April 2, 2021
Companies with deep pockets and big connections to Wall St. have teamed up to make the Internet a dirtier place. Legislation is pending to make large sellers of new goods have to reveal the true seller of the good. The goal of the federal bill is to curtail the sale of fake and stolen goods through online marketplaces. This sounds logical. But not to: eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and Etsy.

These businesses have hundreds of millions of dollars at stake from banks, investors, and rich people. They ...
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April 2, 2021 Party Treats in Style
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Party Treats in Style
April 2, 2021
Serve an Easter menu with classic recipes and themed appetizers with Calaisio`s 3-sectioned dish tray for a fun and happy Easter setting.

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April 1, 2021 Happy Easter From Glassworks And Cheeks!
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Happy Easter From Glassworks And Cheeks!
April 1, 2021
Getting ready for Easter? Explore all the shades and decorations of the Richard Ginori Uova (Italian for Eggs) Collection and find your own way to style them into your home. The Uova collection evokes the ancestral symbol of life, rebirth and fertility. Perfect furnishing accessories, sophisticated, and eclectic. Lose yourself in primordial beauty, which is born and regenerates, only to be admired. To see a sampling of the many colors of the Ginori 1735 Eggs, stop in at our Shadyside store.

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April 1, 2021 Herend Figurines!! A new shipment has arrived!!
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Herend Figurines!! A new shipment has arrived!!
April 1, 2021
Endearing animals meek and bold, large and small, demure and majestic eagerly await the chance to melt your heart and warm your home. Each is brought to life by the skilled hands of artisans crafting and painting these charming porcelain creatures. The famous fishnet décor adorning many of the animals took form in 1858 when a Herend painter became inspired by a fishscale design he saw on a Chinese porcelain plate and painted a similar pattern onto a rooster figurine to imitate feathers. ...
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