They love our award-winning designs, unmatched quality, deep, rich luster, and that Beatriz Ball pieces are both beautiful as home decor statement pieces & at the same time functional serveware. Beatriz Ball items are timeless, handmade by skilled artisans.
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OUR SIGNATURE METALWARE, SIERRA MODERN & THANNI METALWARE: HANDMADE BY ARTISANS, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Our signature metal pieces are handmade, one at a time, by skilled artisans. More than 12 sets of hands are involved in the creation of each piece, making each one an original work of art. All items designed by Beatriz, recipient of multiple awards, including Designer of the Year, 2023 Tableware Awards of Excellence, for her products of beauty and relevance. Decorative, functional, and easy ...
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Shop Localβs software helps an indie store in Mer Rouge, Louisiana save 2 weeks in labor by quickly populating 1,748 items in their online Store.
February 20, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Cotton Bale Market, a retail store in Mer Rouge, Louisiana has chosen the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business.
Cotton Bale Market is a favorite local Home Store and Gift Shop. They offer a wide variety of items for decorating, gift giving, and more. Cotton Bale Market also offers a complete wedding and shower gift registry service that simplifies gift-giving for any special occasion.
By joining Shop Local, the store instantly ...
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Ricci Argentieri’s exquisite CASTELLO GOLD 18/10 stainless flatware, a testament to unparalleled elegance and sophistication. Crafted with precision and finesse, each piece is a masterpiece that seamlessly marries timeless design with opulent accents.
Adorned with 24kt gold accents, this flatware set exudes luxury and refinement, elevating any dining experience to new heights of grandeur. The radiant glow of the gold accents adds a touch of regal splendor to the table, creating an ...
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Your Shop Local Store has an updated feature: You can now change your page view to view your Store as a customer without logging out of your account.
Your Shop Local Store has two view modes:
Admin Mode
This mode is designed for administering your account. You can perform functions unique to owning your account, such as adding, editing, and deleting content.
Public Mode
This mode is designed to see your account as a customer sees it or for use while sharing your
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 15, 2024 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 60% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 30 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 63% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has clients (48
How Shop Localβs 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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How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $955 in costs, all from a flyer in their Casafina shipment.
February 6, 2024
We are pleased to announce The Square Gift Co. has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. The Square Gift Co. is a retail store in Fulton, Mississippi. The store owners, Jessica Howell and Keely McMillen recently placed an order with Casafina. When their shipment arrived, it contained a flyer promoting Shop Local. The flyer helped them more easily market and sell what was in the box online. The Square Gift Co. currently has a Shopify online store but was looking for a Gift Registry ...
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How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved 3 weeks and $1800+ in costs.
January 31, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Atkinson Floral has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. Atkinson Floral is a florist and gift shop in Atkinson, NE. The store owner, Curie Mincer, has owned and operated the business since 2016. Over the course of time, she has expanded the florist shop gift area and added a gourmet coffee shop. Her passion for her business and her community led her to expand her services to include a gift registry program, which is lacking in their small town. Curie&...
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I often describe flatware as jewelry for the table, the accent that gives table settings a special flair.
Of course, unlike jewelry, flatware is essential. Used everyday, whether to savor a quick snack or enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, you put a spoon or fork in your mouth more often throughout the day than your toothbrush. For nearly two decades, I have worked in the metals division at Lifetime Brands, so I fully understand that choosing flatware relies on many factors. Our team has done ...
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It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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As the new year is underway, there’s reason to be bullish (or, at least, not bearish) about what 2024 may have in store. Holiday retail sales increased 3.1% despite lingering inflation, thanks to robust job growth and strong wage gains, which came as a big relief for retailers. Price-conscious consumers are still spending, suggesting the economy is strong. “What we’re seeing this holiday season is very consistent with how we’re thinking about the economy, which is that it...
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How Shop Localβs software helps an indie store in Kentucky immediately open an online store and registry service.
January 18, 2024
We are pleased to announce that The Persnickety Pig, a retail store in Cadiz, Kentucky, has chosen the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business.
The Persnickety Pig is home to eclectic gifts, antiquities, gourmet foods, and more. They offer a comprehensive wedding and shower gift registry service that takes the stress out of gift-giving for any special occasion.
By joining Shop Local, the store instantly receives great benefits:
ARTE ITALICA AND CROWN LINEN DESIGNS 2024 CATALOG IS HERE!
In keeping with this year's vibrant color trend, we're excited to announce many new linen colors including, Limoncello, Citron and Magenta.
We are also excited to add the Rialto Collection, a Venetian inspired colored glass and two styles in colored dinnerware, Fiori and Imperial. Ranging from soft pink to bright blues, it will liven up any table setting!
Thank you so much for your partnership with us. Wishing you a ...
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How a local shop quickly opened an online store with a gift registry and saved $18,000+ in costs.
January 12, 2024
We are pleased to announce Serenite Home has joined the Shop Local community of retailers. Serenite Home is a retail store and design studio in Daphne, Alabama. The store owner, Laura Downing, recently relocated her business from California. Her passion for interior design led her to expand her services to include a retail store with home furnishings, gift and tabletop offerings.
Within a very short time, Laura had a live Shop Local Store:
Have a New Year's Eve with Style and let this Beatriz Ball piece be at the center of attention! Serve ice, chill wine, or soft drinks. The fabulously functional VIDA Nube Collection piece is generously sized and organically shaped - it is as practical as it is beautiful. The VIDA Nube Extra Large Oval Centerpiece (White) makes a lively centerpiece and a great ice bucket for chilling bottles of your favorite beverage. Made of luxury melamine for everyday enjoyment, this design is ideally suited...
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Sign Engine Ears is your premier destination for personalized and unique custom signs in Memphis. We specialize in crafting bespoke signage that perfectly reflects your brand's identity and vision. Our custom signs are designed to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Whether you need interior or exterior signs, we offer a diverse range of solutions to meet your specific needs. With our dedication to quality, innovation, and attention to detail, Sign Engine Ears ensures that ...
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How a checklist can be used as a valuable tool for existing clients or prospects.
December 20, 2023
This past Thanksgiving, Austin Kleon, the author of "Steal Like an Artist" and other inspirational books, shared a free gratitude journal via his weekly email newsletter. (Please view that clever, hand-drawn journal here: https://austinkleon.substack.com/p/a-gratitude-zine) A part of this journal is making a list of what one is grateful for. (He also has an ad lib for gratitude!) I can imagine him having a gratitude checklist. A checklist is a very efficient tool to deliver...
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Your visitors will be wanting for more after they see this woven party nibbling tray. Perfect to stuff with your preferred delicacies or party dishes to savor all during the celebration. Presenting your confections, fruits and treats on this woven platter with a glass bottom accentuates the exquisite weave. Create a captivating treat table or just give your party table decorations a unique touch. Cheers to a Merry Christmas! Measures: 20.75" x 8.25" x 0.75" H; Additional sizes are...
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The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods. In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets.
Except from The Atlantic article:
MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
An open embrace of cheap foreign products has helped ...
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