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March 5, 2022 Handmade in Portugal
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Handmade in Portugal
March 5, 2022
Weekend’s are for shopping… we hope yours stacks up to be a good one!
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Each trivet is hand woven by master artisans... taking 8 days to complete. Our hand woven collection items are truly special works of art! Trivets are available in Matte White, Sheer Blue, Greige, Red, White, and Morning Sky. #skyrosdesigns #shoplocal #sdtablestyle View Post
February 28, 2022 Is Zola a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
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Is Zola a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
February 28, 2022
I think that Zola, an online provider of gift registries, may be harming local stores. Zola allows brides to pick things from any site, such as an indie store’s gift registry. Zola may then encourage the registrant to bypass that local store and use those gift funds with Zola. This is an issue because Zola has handled more than 650,000 registries, and its revenue is estimated to be $130m. Millions of dollars may have been diverted away from indie, brick-and-mortar stores to Zola&rsquo...
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February 14, 2022 At Home In Love
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At Home In Love
February 14, 2022
This timeless chic oven to table French porcelain dish by Pillivuyt offers superior practicality in the oven and makes serving in this heat resistant woven basket equally handy and pretty for the Valentine dinnerware setting. Basket tray includes 2 Qt Pillivuyt baker. Also available in 3 Qt. Happy Valentine`s Day.


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January 26, 2022 Is Amazon's 'Viral' Growth Due to Mobile Phones?
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Is Amazon's 'Viral' Growth Due to Mobile Phones?
January 26, 2022
Scott Galloway, a business leader and NYU professor, shares that we're now spending over 4 hours a day on our mobile phones--up from just 20 minutes in 2010. (…I wrote part of this post on my iPhone.) What does this mean? Lots of opportunities for Amazon--as well as Facebook, Instagram, and other tech titans--to sell to us. Our cell phones are, in essence, 1,000 'buy buttons' in our pockets (or on our nightstands) that encourage us to buy stuff online, any time of the day. 

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January 20, 2022 Wedding Registry Now Avaliable!
Wedding Registry Now Avaliable!
January 20, 2022
We are so excited to be offering gift and wedding registry items to our store! Here is a easy way to look at our brides items online and pick something out. We currently do not have a credit card system set up with this site so when you place your order we will have to call you and get your credit card information over the phone. From there we will let the bride know you have left a gift or make sure it gets to a certain shower date that you specify.  View Post
January 16, 2022 HFN: Amazon overtakes Bed Bath & Beyond’s lead in wedding registries
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HFN: Amazon overtakes Bed Bath & Beyond’s lead in wedding registries
January 16, 2022
HFN shares a study reporting that Amazon is now the leader in gift registry usage. The report, by investment bank Baird, states the leaders are:
  1. Amazon (45% of brides are registered at Amazon)
  2. Bed Bath & Beyond (30%)
  3. Target (26%)
  4. Crate & Barrel (15%) and Williams-Sonoma (15%)
Notably, Macy's is not even in the top-five list.

Compare the above with 2017's results:
  1. Bed Bath & Beyond (44%)
  2. Target (29%)
  3. Amazon (20%)
  4. Macy's (19%)
The report also shares ...
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January 16, 2022 A New Vow for Brides: I Swear To Love Platforms That Support Communities
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A New Vow for Brides: I Swear To Love Platforms That Support Communities
January 16, 2022
Today’s Times shares that Amazon Prime members often spend twice as much compared to those that aren’t members. This led to me ponder: What if a first step to reducing Amazon’s monopolies is just canceling a $119/year ‘membership’? Prime may be Amazon’s strength—as well as its achilles. If we can find a way to undermine it, I believe one can save money and our communities. 

A recent study shared that Amazon is now the leading provider of ...
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January 10, 2022 Beatriz Ball’s Croc Frames for Sophisticated Style
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Beatriz Ball’s Croc Frames for Sophisticated Style
January 10, 2022
Photos capture such beautiful moments and memories. A statement frame from Beatriz Ball embraces treasured memories in sophisticated style.

The shimmering FRAME Sierra Modern Croc 8 x 10 Frame (Gold) in a champagne gold-tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish.
Similarly, the FRAME Pieles Croc 8 x 10 Frame presents the same texture in a silvery, hand-polished finish of Beatriz Ball’s signature metal.

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January 10, 2022 Expensive registry picks are in vogue
Expensive registry picks are in vogue
January 10, 2022
The Knot released its 2021 trends report and stores may be happy to hear that high-end merchandise is trending.

The report shares:

"...there's a newfound focus on elevated homeware items. As one of the resounding wedding registry trends to come from the pandemic, this one is here to stay.  ...Couples that do want to register for traditional items like decor, cooking appliances or serveware will opt for high-end, elevated pieces that will stand the test of time—and spark a ...
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December 20, 2021 Christmas Casserole Dish
Christmas Casserole Dish
December 20, 2021
Presentation is everything. The best complement to a special meal is a Pyrex baking dish with a beautiful handcrafted heat resistant tray. Can't wait to prepare a family-favorite in this rustic bakeware trend! Basket includes 2Qt rectangular Pyrex dish. Also available in 3QT & 4Qt. Merry Christmas!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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December 18, 2021 ⚡️Magic is Often a Product of a Process 📓
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⚡️Magic is Often a Product of a Process 📓
December 18, 2021
In the book Great by Choice, Jim Collins posits that processes are key to an organization's success. As an example, he cites John Wooden, the NCAA championship-winning UCLA basketball coach, who trained athletes on processes that included everything from shooting to tying one’s shoelaces. In practicing, a player may perfect their shoelace tying and do thousands of repetitive free-throw shots. When we watch a game from the nosebleed seats like me (...what can I say, I’m ...
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December 17, 2021 Bakeware Basics for Christmas
Bakeware Basics for Christmas
December 17, 2021
Glassware legend Pyrex bakeware fits beautifully in this natural organic Chestnut color-toned woven basket. Instantly dress up your table for the holiday gatherings in this heat resistant tray which is great for everything from cake to casserole. Tray includes 1Qt Pyrex dish, 8” x 8”.  Happy Holidays!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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December 15, 2021 NEW Enchanting Isadora
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NEW Enchanting Isadora
December 15, 2021
Contemporary intricate silver finished pewter branch pattern, adorned with hand-set clear European crystals.  The collection includes frames, wedding and tabletop, vanity, and much more.  Available for immediate shipping. View Post
December 14, 2021 Christmas Casserole Dish
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Christmas Casserole Dish
December 14, 2021
Presentation is everything. The best complement to a special meal is a Pyrex baking dish with a beautiful handcrafted heat resistant tray. Can't wait to prepare a family-favorite in this rustic bakeware trend. Includes 2Qt rectangular Pyrex dish. Available 3QT & 4Qt. Merry Christmas!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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December 14, 2021 Christmas Casserole Dish
Christmas Casserole Dish
December 14, 2021
Presentation is everything. The best complement to a special meal is a Pyrex baking dish with a beautiful handcrafted heat resistant tray. Can't wait to prepare a family-favorite in this rustic bakeware trend! Basket includes 2Qt rectangular Pyrex dish. Also available in 3QT & 4Qt. Merry Christmas!



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natural elegance, extraordinary durability View Post
December 8, 2021 The Best Casserole Dish to Serve Your Holiday Food in Style
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The Best Casserole Dish to Serve Your Holiday Food in Style
December 8, 2021
Before you start planning your recipes, you need to make sure you have one of the best casserole dishes. This French porcelain dish by Pillivuyt offers superior practicality in the oven and makes serving in this heat resistant woven basket equally handy and pretty for the holiday dinnerware setting. Basket tray includes Pillivuyt baker. Available in 1QT, 2QT & 3QTS. Happy Holidays!



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Natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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December 3, 2021 What Pyrex Pattern Will Be on Your Table This Year?
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What Pyrex Pattern Will Be on Your Table This Year?
December 3, 2021
Enjoy your favorite meals straight out of the oven with Pyrex clear glass baking dish dressed up in this artisan woven basket. From casual to rustic, this heat resistant casserole tray makes holiday serving attractive! Can't wait to prepare a family-favorite in this bakeware trend.  Tray includes 3Qt rectangular Pyrex dish. Available in other sizes.


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December 1, 2021 Help Your Store and Receive $400
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Help Your Store and Receive $400
December 1, 2021
FOR SALES REPS

What would you do with $1,200?  I ask because I recently mailed a sales rep $1,200.

What did the sales rep do?
  • She signed up three retailers for Bridge Store.
  • She helped give the retailer an online store filled with the sales rep's products.
  • She saved each store thousands of dollars and months of work.
  • She helped the stores sell more. The rep is making more in commission.
  • She helped herself--and her stores. 

View an example of a Bridge Store here:
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November 29, 2021 WSJ: 2.6 million weddings in 2022
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WSJ: 2.6 million weddings in 2022
November 29, 2021
The WSJ shares that there will be a record number of weddings in the U.S. this year—2.6m, according to numbers from the Knot.  

Read the full article: 
https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/planning-a-wedding-for-2022-may-be-harder-than-finding-your-soul-mate-11638018000
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November 25, 2021 A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Alternative
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A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Alternative
November 25, 2021
Maybe this year you’re simply ready for that kitchen essential that has brightened kitchens for decades. The Pyrex Bakeware.

Pyrex is a much-loved staple in the American kitchen. This artisan custom-made handwoven tray holds a 1Qt Pyrex dish. Made from organic vines, it’s naturally heat resistant which can withstand a hot baker coming straight from the oven.

For basic cleaning, use a soft brush to keep the vines looking their best. A mild dish soap and water solution comes in ...
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