When a white bowl is anything but basic, our Prosperity bowl with its 3-dimensional detailed rim in a matte finish is an adaptation of George Washington's dinner service dating back to the 1700s. The original was English salt glaze that we updated to high fired hard porcelain. This is just one of the pieces from Mount Vernon collection.
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A symbol of prosperity, positivity, and good luck, roosters are a mainstay in Italian designs. Our Gallo collection has been flying off shelves since we first introduced it, and our Italian artisans have been hard at work creating new treasures to share.
Now in bold serving pieces and fun splatter paint designs, this collection brings happiness home.
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“We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.”
~ Walt Disney
I read this quote in ‘Show Your Work’ and wondered how it applied to our mission here at Shop Local. I asked my team and they submitted their interpretations. One colleague even used an AI tool.
Team Submissions:
“We don't make Shop Local to make money, we make money to sustain Indie Stores.”
~ Jim
"We didn't make this software just to ...
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We are enjoying these fresh picked off the tree In the Prosperity Bowl from the Mount Vernon collection. Mount Vernon, George and Martha Washington's family estate, licensed this lovely design. The Washington's had a deep affinity for stoneware and creamware and used it extensively. Salt -glazed fragments excavated from the grounds were replicated in great detail for this pattern. The most well known style of the period, English Staffordshire stoneware was popular by 1765. Our design is made of ...
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Ronald Reagan said, “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Reaganomics usually refers to tax cuts and trickle down economics, yet I propose that we take the Gipper’s quote and ask: How can simplicity contribute to a business's success?
When we share what leading companies do, we can often skip an explanation and sum it up in a brief sentence. Examples:
The famed, influential Medicis ruled Florence during the Renaissance, which was a time of prosperity in Florence. The traditional Medici coat of arms is beautiful and ornate. Vietri's new Medici collection takes a modern spin on it by highlighting one of it's components: the golden palle. At once historic and contemporary, Vietri's Medici Gold Dinnerware honors Italian heritage while also exuding fresh inspiration. Swing by the Shadyside store to see the collection.
The rooster is a symbol of prosperity and positivity in Italy, and the watercolor brushstrokes and vibrant hues of the Gallo Pattern will invite that good fortune and Italian optimism into your home. Look for Vietri's ad with Glassworks in the new House Beautiful Magazine.
After a tragic bombing in Ukraine, one of the last surviving artifacts was a ceramic rooster in the kitchen window of a home in the village of Borodyanka. Today, the rooster has become a symbol of hope worldwide. In 2022, ...
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Happy Easter Weekend!
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May this holiday bring happiness & joy in your life… May it inspire you to new hope, prosperity & abundance!
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Some people like to sit on the sofa and eat Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. I roll my eyes at this because I’m very different: I like to read the Wall St. Journal’s Christopher Mims …while eating an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s on the sofa. This past weekend, Mr. Mims suggested companies may be reassessing where they source products, some even considering more domestic production. The motivation for this started a few years ago with the U.S.-China trade war, ...
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π₯Let’s give 2021 a sparkling send off and share a toast to 2022!!
π₯Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we raise our glass to you our loyal and passionate customers... our road representatives... Skyros Designs team… and to our wonderful friends in Portugal... ALL who are the reasons we exist!! We Thank You for Inspiring Us Every Day!! β€οΈ
π₯We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday and may your New Year be filled with peace, health, happiness, ...
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Hurray for Grandma’s China! They are hot and selling briskly once again.
“There was a long time when no one wanted to inherit Grandma’s prized wedding china, so valued she only busted them out for special occasions. Potential heirs dreaded the bequest thinking them fussy.” said Rebecca Malinsky of the Wall Street Journal. We agree with her.
But some new thinking has arrived recently, as people, especially young ones, are taking another look.
And they are thinking ...
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Happy Easter Weekend!
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May this holiday bring happiness & joy in your life… May it inspire you to new hope, prosperity & abundance!
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#skyrosdesigns πΈ @tomkatstudio @rennaihoefer
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We would like to propose a toast to you our loyal and passionate customers... our road representatives... Skyros Designs team… and to our wonderful friends in Portugal... ALL who are the reasons we exist!! It took a village in 2020 and we Thank You for Inspiring Us Every Day!! β€οΈ We wish you and your loved ones a New Year... may it be filled with peace, health, happiness, prosperity and endless possibilities... Cheers to a sparkling 2021!! ?
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Bring the flair of fall to your table with handpainted rustic Italian charm or the refined texture and whimsical shape of the Artichoke. Traditionally a symbol of hope and prosperity, the Vietri Artichokes collection beautifully depicts the unique silhouette of this timeless vegetable. Click here to shop for the Vietri Artichokes on this website.
We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, ...
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October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Mottahedeh's Prosperity Dinner and Salad / Dessert Plates
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August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
I read the New York Times and want to ask: Are we sharpening our executioner's sword? That is what FedEx wondered as it helped Amazon grow by delivering its packages. Finally, FedEx woke up and decided it's better to make less money tomorrow than help usher in its death in the near future. As the Times reports, FedEx is terminating its ground delivery agreement with Amazon at the end of August, thereby passing on the delivery of millions of packages.
Amazon has historically partnered with ...
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June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019
Mottahedeh's Prosperity Dinner Plate and Dessert Plate
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June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019
Mottahedeh's Prosperity Dinner Plate, Dessert Plate, and Mug
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December 24, 2015
December 24, 2015
We would like to propose a toast to you our loyal and passionate customers who are the reason we exist⦠Thank You for Inspiring Us Every Day!!
We wish you and your loved ones a Joyous Holiday and may your New Year be filled with Peace, Health, Happiness, Prosperity and Endless Possibilities..
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