Handcrafted of Terra Bianca earthenware in Tuscany, Fiori (flowers in Italian) vases feature a series of delicately carved flowers accented in gold atop beautiful matte white.
Vietri uses natural clay that is indigenous to Italy. It is the most durable earthenware of the highest quality on the market today, using the best glazes and firing at the highest temperatures. With earthenware clay, the variations in color and glaze for which Vietri ...
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May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
Rosenthal’s new Heritage Turandot collection is inspired by the famous Turandot opera by Giacometti Puccini, paying homage to the 18th century chinoiseries.
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Do businesses like Amazon that short-change our community affect our ability to respond to a crisis?
In this pandemic, Bridge thanks first responders and the many people that help our communities work together. When I think of communities during Covid-19, Amazon comes to mind. I do think there is value in looking back at the last 24 months leading up to today and asking: did Amazon slow down our community's ability to respond?
Amazon historically pays less in corporate taxes than other ...
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Curious why you don’t sell more online? Answer: selling online is brutally competitive. Just ask Brandless, a company with more than $100m in funding that just closed and laid off all 70 employees. Selling online often produces the opposite of what you’d expect: thin margins.
One bright spot in e-commerce: gift registries. Gift registry orders have higher margins, lower customer acquisition costs, and a built-in promoter for your site: the bride. Don’t think this...
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I’m writing to sadly share that my dad Don Solarek passed away last week. He was quiet, thoughtful, and would gladly walk in New York City from the Battery to Harlem.
Don always had time to chat with me, share a story, give a lesson, and encourage me. He helped me with my paper route at 6 am when it was 3º in Rochester. He came to every high school cross country race and wrestling match—which were often held around 3:30 pm. Likely not ...
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November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019
Amazon is increasingly using robots to deliver goods and services. One could say that Alexa is a robot minus the body. As Amazon grows, we're facing a glut of empty Main Street shops and layoffs. This reminds me of the Terminator movie series in which robots wreck destruction on human civilization.
We just need Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in an Amazon delivery commercial. "I'll be back," he says, "to pick up your return."
PS - Curious about claims on robot-killing jobs? Check out Presidential...
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November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
The Michael Aram Flights of Fancy collection is a series of unique objects that celebrate whimsy in daily life. Whether seen individually or among other pieces, they evoke a sense of charm and fantasy. Drawing from Aram's background as a sculptor, each piece emerges from hand-sculpted clay and offers a childlike quality with an inherent depth of meaning.
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October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
An elegant series of candles featuring the most iconic Versace motifs with a luxurious fragrance.
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July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Our hearts were warmed after spotting the street art of Mr. Rodgers waving at us under an overpass on the way to work on day. We were fans of Dellarious before we even really knew what it was. His pictures of iconic Rochester places, his portraits of musical legends, and social justice heroes both local and global have found a perfect home at Parkleigh. We wanted to know more about the creative and activist spirit of Mike Dellaria and how he generates these incredible images that not only touch ...
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May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
Looking for gift ideas? We've got you! We have so many unique and wonderful pieces to choose from.
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March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019
We're so excited to host our first seminar in our 2019 Designer Series with Senior Designer Tim Minor! Enjoy refreshments and hor d'oeuvres while hearing from Tim as he discusses how to work with an interior designer.
"Designers help you make less mistakes." Mark your calendars for our first seminar in our 2019 Designer Series. From color selection or turn-key design, Corner Studio's Senior Designer Tim Minor has done it all. Stop by for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and great conversation.
The “12 Days of Christmas” holiday ornament series by Jay Strongwater continues with the 2018 introduction of the Five Golden Rings ornament. These five sparkling bejeweled rings - bursting out of their bowed box - were carved first in clay and then mouth-blown in glass by Old World glass artisans in Poland. Hand-painted in golds, they display hand-set ruby, emerald, amethyst, and sapphire colored crystals on a red bowed emerald colored box embellished with fine glitter details and hand-set ...
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November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018
Michael Aram’s ornament collection portrays a series of unique objects that celebrate symbols of the holiday season. Whether seen individually or as a group, they evoke a sense of charm and fantasy with the undeniable signature of Michael's style. Each piece is hand-sculpted and offers a child-like quality with an inherent depth of meaning.
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November 5, 2018
November 5, 2018
Only available here. New hand painted Italian 16” wall plates! Arriving this week! Series of six.
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Same, same, but different: 29 differing pieces, 22 imaginative decor-designs, one fabulous series: Moon Cipango Blue. Whoever's looking for a multitude of combinations will love this set of porcelain!
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August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018
The newest Biltmore Series from Southern Gates Jewelry has arrived exclusively at Royal Gifts. All expired from the treasures at the Biltmore. They all three are all so beautiful that it is hard to decide
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