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September 13, 2024 BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
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BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
September 13, 2024
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.

Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.

In 1877, the world beheld the debut performance of Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet "Swan Lake," a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences. As the ethereal dancers graced the stage, the elegance of Baccarat's Harcourt glass iconically ...
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September 6, 2024 Time to Talk About...Time?
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Time to Talk About...Time?
September 6, 2024
Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.

“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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August 30, 2024 BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
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BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
August 30, 2024
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.

Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.

The roaring twenties saw an explosion of glamour, epitomized by the lavish parties of Jay Gatsby. Among the trendsetters were the daring flappers, challenging societal norms with their bold fashion and rebellious spirit. The Baccarat Harmonie glass ...
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August 30, 2024 Necessity is the Mother of Reinvention
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Necessity is the Mother of Reinvention
August 30, 2024
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote in the Dialogue Republic, “A need or problem encourages creative efforts to meet the need or solve the problem.” This statement led to the phrase “Necessity is the mother of Invention." These words could very well describe Shop Local and how we came to exist. Over time, some have suggested the phrase could be tweaked to read “necessity is the mother of reinvention." This phrase also parallels Shop Local's ethos of supporting...
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August 26, 2024 Vote for Local Shops 🗳️
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Vote for Local Shops 🗳️
August 26, 2024
In the next few months, each one of us will be stepping away from our desk or retail store to go do something very important. One of us will drive over to the local library, one of us to the town hall, and one of us to an elementary school in the area. But the common denominator is that we will all be waiting in a long line somewhere, maybe even outside in the cold, while the chilly wind brushes against our cheeks. We will all leave the comfort of our homes and warmth and put ourselves into this...
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August 20, 2024 Shop Local Globally 🛍️🌎
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Shop Local Globally 🛍️🌎
August 20, 2024
As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.

From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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August 14, 2024 The VIETRI Story
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The VIETRI Story
August 14, 2024
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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August 2, 2024 BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
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BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
August 2, 2024
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.

Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.

In 1896, the first modern Summer Olympics in Greece marked a pivotal moment in athletic history. The Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler invites us to reflect on this historic convergence of sport and spirit. As the world anticipates the 2024 Olympics in France,...
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July 26, 2024 Year-round Christmas Shoppe Opening Soon!
Year-round Christmas Shoppe Opening Soon!
July 26, 2024
Hello. We will be opening a year-round Christmas shoppe soon and wanted to partner with some brands to sell in our store. Our planned opening date is October 1st!  Our location is Speedway, Indiana, home of the largest racetrack, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We have lots of tourists thru our town and hope they will find our store lots of fun! View Post
July 26, 2024 BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
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BACCARAT’S 260TH ANNIVERSARY
July 26, 2024
Since 1764, Baccarat has been a creator of enchanting universes. From a small town in eastern France to a symbol of the art of celebration and French joie de vivre.

Join us in toasting 260 years of history, craftsmanship, and magical places.

“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” In 1969, as Apollo 11 touched down on lunar soil, the Baccarat 1841 Harcourt Glass stands in silent admiration of this monumental achievement. The timeless piece reflects the ...
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July 1, 2024 Meet viva Bari: a collection inspired by the Adriatic.
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Meet viva Bari: a collection inspired by the Adriatic.
July 1, 2024
Named after a coastal town on the Adriatic Sea, viva Bari captures the dynamism and beauty of white-capped waves. Whether you set a table in classic white or choose a combination of blue and white hues, this richly textured collection brings something special and artistic to everyday dining.   View Post
June 13, 2024 The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
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The Gift Shop Saves $10,354 and 15 Weeks in Labor with Shop Local
How a legendary indie store in Georgia was finally able to succeed online in less than a week—and didn’t lift a finger.
June 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce that The Gift Shop in Thomasville, GA, has joined Shop Local to grow its online business. The Gift Shop is a Thomasville tradition offering fine gifts, elegant home decor, and exceptional small-town, individualized service.

The Gift Shop saved $10,354 and 15 weeks in labor on website product maintenance by using the Shop Local platform. Through the Syncing service, the store will expand its online collection of fine gifts and home accessories. The Gift Shop ...
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May 29, 2024 THE SWIFT GENERATION
THE SWIFT GENERATION
May 29, 2024
I’m going to presume you know Taylor Swift, the pop superstar with widespread public appeal and a vast fan base, who has influenced not only the music industry, but popular culture, politics, and economics. Her recent $5 billion Eras tour had a fiscal impact greater than 50 countries. The Taylor Swift economy has reached every town in America, measured in national retail sales figures, global inflation, and municipal economic bumps where concerts were held. The Swift microeconomy reaches ...
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February 15, 2024 Success Story: Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup Saves $11,797 Using Shop Local
How Shop Local’s software helps an indie store in Natchitoches, Louisiana save $11,797 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance.
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Success Story: Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup Saves $11,797 Using Shop Local
How Shop Local’s software helps an indie store in Natchitoches, Louisiana save $11,797 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance.
February 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup, a retail store in Natchitoches, Louisiana has chosen the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business.

Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup is an interior décor and gift store offering a mix of traditional and non-traditional design styles. Located in the building where Natchitoches’ Historic Hotel once was, customers visit Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup to find exclusive gifts, seasonal items, and beautiful ...
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December 13, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Christmas Table Presentation with Bread Basket
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Christmas Table Presentation with Bread Basket
December 13, 2023
We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas season and that you continue to enjoy the best handmade bread in town while spending time with family and friends. You can show off your joys to the fullest with these loaves served in this gorgeous earth toned handcrafted basket made from organic natural vines. We are grateful to the artisans who share their weaving expertise with us. Warmest wishes and a Merry Christmas to all!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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July 18, 2023 To Kill a Mockingbird
How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
July 18, 2023
Allbirds stock is down 95% since its November 2021 initial public offering. People may say the company launched the wrong products (did you buy one of their puffer jackets?) or tried to grow too quickly.  I believe there is a larger reason: you can’t scale a company by leading with an environmental message—which is Allbirds’s pitch. Consumers rank saving the planet as one of their least pressing concerns when making a purchase. The leading factors consumers look for when ...
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June 16, 2023 We Love Color!
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We Love Color!
June 16, 2023
Refresh your tablescape for spring with the vibrantly contrasting colors of the Positano collection, inspired by the idyllic town on the Amalfi Coast.

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May 29, 2023 Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
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Tableware Today Interview – Susan Gravely
May 29, 2023
Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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May 9, 2023 Honored to be Featured in The Mercury News
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Honored to be Featured in The Mercury News
May 9, 2023
What an honor to be featured in the Sunday edition of The Mercury News. 

"It has been 40 years since Morhauser launched Annieglass in a tiny studio in downtown Santa Cruz... By the mid-1990s, then-first lady Hillary Clinton invited Morhauser to attend a White House celebration of American artists, and Morhauser had moved her company to her current 17,000-square-foot studio, allowing it to grow to the 22 employees it has now. The studio operates 30 kilns and turns out more than 20 ...
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April 7, 2023 "Shop Local!"
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"Shop Local!"
April 7, 2023
Thanks to Robert White at Mariposa for sharing this picture with us. He took this on a stroll in his town in New England.   We agree!

Thanks, Robert :) View Post

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