There is a lot of psychology that goes into a positive shopping experience—including online shopping. I was reading in The Wall St. Journal about how to improve a vacation experience. The author encourages us to save the most enjoyable vacation part till the end of the trip because our mind is biased towards the most recent event. (In psychology, this is called the "recency effect.")
When I read this, it made me wonder: what is the last experience a gift giver has on our...
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Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
We love these new pieces…Golden Pineapples; Gurglepot in Matte Pink;
Silver finish candleholders and one of a kind Seahorse pottery from our local potter!
Come see us…we’re open til 6 pm today!
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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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We don't just make tableware. Our love of creating beauty in every aspect of the home leads us to design decorative items as well. These lovely hand-woven planters are made out of natural willow vine and look fantastic potted with flowers or indoor trees.
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With echoes of caryatids, the draped female figures used as columns in ancient Greek architecture, Herend's sculptor has created a compote supported by three elegant seahorses with draping as well - albeit with a pattern alluding to the intricate armored plates that cover their bodies. Once this piece was given to the painting studio, the artists added to the story by decorating each seahorse in a slightly different fishnet color palette reflecting their maritime home. To complete the beautiful ...
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Experience the charm and love poured into each handcrafted, hand-painted ceramic piece from Aurora, NY.β¨ Perfect to add a touch of elegance to your home.π¨
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Bamboo melamine combines timeless elegance and the natural look of bamboo to create a carefree, but classy, table setting. Our classic bamboo style gets reimagined with an all-white finish or in natural. With a bamboo inspired rim and a brilliant white surface, the generous round dinner plate, salad plate, and cereal bowl make for the perfect coordinated serving set. Kid friendly for the backyard & patio.
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When word got to our gnome figurine, idling away their summer in our warehouse, that a colleague was hiking Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, the gnome pulled some major "gnome-itude" and demanded to join the trip. Along the way, the little diva insisted on commemorating reaching the summit in multiple pictures (although does hitching a ride in a backpack actually count?π). When a mushroom was spotted on the descent, like a bird to water, the prima donna ...
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How a retailer used Shop Local marketing materials to promote their registry service on social media.
August 5, 2024
We're happy to see Potter's Wheel promote their Shop Local registry service on Facebook. They did a great job promoting their registry online, and you can too.
In the Facebook post, Potter's Wheel announced their new registry service by using a pre-made template. They added a QR code that leads to their registry home page. The store also added the link leading to their registry home page in the text of the post.
By promoting their service on social media, Potter's Wheel receives the ...
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This year marks the 40th annual Orrefors Ornament, which began with the 1984 Dove, left. “That iconic inaugural piece set the tone for the collection, emphasizing quality and traditional holiday themes,” says Emon Maasho, CEO. “The ornament continues to be a cherished tradition, with collectors eagerly awaiting each new release. From classic holiday motifs to modern innovations, the series offers something for everyone, making it a lasting part of the holiday season.” ...
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Gracefully serve and host guests. You may display your entertaining prowess with this woven dip serving tray made of organic exotic vines that showcases its natural earthy tones and heightens one's appetite. This chip and dip bowl is also a great place to put additional foods like tortilla chips, potato chips, French dip, salsa, vegetables, ranch dressing, and more.
VIETRI's flagship collection now comes in durable melamine, bringing the cheerful artistry of the Amalfi Coast to your home. Ultra-durable, super lightweight, and elegantly easy, Vietri's 100% melamine Campagna collection makes it perfect for for outdoor gatherings, dining al fresco, or meals with bambini (children). Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the collection. Click here to shop for Vietri Melamine Campagna on this website.
Also: Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during ...
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Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July 24th - Sunday, July 28th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Come to Walnut Street and it's side streets next week to shop at your favorite stores and boutiques to find products at incredible discounts. Most local retail businesses will participate, offering up to 80% off regular retail. Savvy shoppers have flocked to the Sale for more than 30 years. Glassworks and Cheeks and ...
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Embark on a journey of taste and refinement at Bar Ran Brugge in Bruges, where Ran Van Ongevalle's passion for mixology transforms every cocktail into a work of art.
"RAN" is more than a bar - it's a testament to Ran Van Ongevalle's dedication to craftsmanship and creativity. With each drink meticulously crafted to perfection, he draws inspiration from the elegant designs of Baccarat glassware, elevating the sensory experience to unmatched sophistication.