Timo Sarpaneva is the focus of an exhibition at the Design Museum in Helsinki, Finland. He has had enormous influence on two of our Smart Brands partners Iittala and Rosenthal.
Also in the exhibition are photographs that tell some of his story — among them, images of the fantastical, crowd-attracting shop windows (adorned with glass harps and butterflies hanging from invisible wires) that he created for Iittala, the company that hired him in 1950. It was there that he made his name as a glass ...
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June 8, 2018
June 8, 2018
A family experience captured in Italian ceramics. Our series of wall plates from a magical trip to Umbria, Italy back in 2014. Available soon here at our shop and online. The Table at Latonas
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March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018
We're closing the series by introducing you to the 6TH ' Monogramme ' from the vintage-Spirit Plate Box
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March 2, 2018
March 2, 2018
We continue the series by introducing you here the 4TH DECOR ' blason' from the Vintage Spirit Box Set.
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February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018
We continue the series by introducing you here the 3TH DECOR ' fleurs' from the Vintage Spirit.
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February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018
Raspberry is one of the most popular classics in the world. Designer Anne Nilsson now complements the series with wonderful vases for tulips and cut flowers
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February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018
Raspberry is one of the most popular classics in the world. Designer Anne Nilsson now complements the series with wonderful vases for tulips and cut flowers.
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January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018
What should your business do in 2018? The first step: get this new book from indie store owner and author Carol Schroeder. In this 4th edition of this famous series, Carol tackles the Amazon topic, new ways to succeed in this era, and even offers downloadable forms.
Baccarat Eye Series & Simone Perele At Glassworks & Cheeks! Baccarat's dazzling Eye Series is available at Glassworks in multiple colors. The wavy design of the crystal Eye Series comes from an extraordinary technique: exterior horizontal cuts and interior vertical cuts combine to produce a magic visual effect. Simone Perele is one of the featured brands at Cheeks. Every collection is inspired by art, travel and culture. The highest quality fabrics, embroidery, lace and ribbon are selected with ...
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July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
Want to see a mall? You might have to watch a movie.
Today's NY Times reports on the pleasure palaces of days past.
Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Looking for encouragement and inspiration for the soul? Anne Neilson has a beautiful series of angel images in several applications. Here we are showing her book, notecards, and 100 days of scripture. @anneneilsonhome
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February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Jumbo lump, white, backfin, succulent King Crab, Dungeness or Blue ~ from the Chesapeake Bay to the North Pacific, serve your favorite crab piping hot on these fun and festive Armetale crab inspired pieces. Whether you're having a big party on the beach or entertaining a few guests with dinner at home, crab lovers unite ~ the Crab with Shell™ series from Wilton Armetale has what you need to serve and enjoy a crab dinner for two or a crab feast for many.
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February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Tattoo by Ludvig Löfgren. A series inspired by tattoos with romance and rock’n roll. Vases, blows, platters and wine glasses with roses handpainted in Sweden.
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February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017
We can order in any pieces from this one-of-a-kind series.
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January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
It is hard to believe that 20 years has passed since Arte Italica was first created by Ann Skidmore, a stay at home mom in CA. Ann started Arte Italica from her home and the first shipments were from her garage, with all the family helping out! A couple of years later, Arte Italica moved its offical office to NY and began warehousing on the east coast. Her dream had come true and years of beautiful Italian products were born!
It was pewter that Ann fell in love with and was the inspiration for...
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December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016
Instructors
Elizabeth Buckner attended the University of Tennessee Culinary Institute and is currently the Executive Chef for a University of Tennessee sorority. She has a unique background offering something distinct as an instructor. She is a professional author and artist, as well as a professional chef. She writes instructional painting books for Plaid Enterprises, Inc., and her first book, 'Roses en Français', was a bestseller for the company. This has emphatically influenced her career as a...
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November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016
Fascinated by materials’ plasticity and limits of deformability, French designer Cédric Ragot designed a new vase series for Rosenthal. Squall picks up on the idea behind Ragot’s already highly successful Fast vase, which he created back in 2007, to capture and freeze the entire dynamics of a movement. Squall is reminiscent of a whirlwind or vortex, whose elemental force is cast and immortalized in porcelain.
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November 3, 2016
November 3, 2016
The Hot Spots vase series from Rosenthal is like a dance of colours. The individual features on the surfaces of the vase appear to move and alter their effect depending on the light level and the viewing angle. Designer Christine Rathmann has skilfully combined a wide range of on-trend colors to form harmonious color gradations, which are constantly creating new moods and inviting the beholder to use a variety of arrangements.
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August 28, 2016
August 28, 2016
Here is a sneak preview of Anna Weatherley's new lamp collection!
"Special Edition of Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps
This is the first collection of the Anna Weatherley's series of lamps created in her studio in Budapest, Hungary. The painting of the designs are very detailed, every brushstroke is highly visible on the white porcelain background."
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