Reminiscent of the waves crashing on the island of Capri, handmade/mouthblown Onda Glass mimics organic shapes illustrating the beauty of Italy’s coastline in beautiful whites, blues, and greens. π
Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the collection.
Graphic Image makes high-quality leather editions you will want to put out on display, sharing both their creativity and content with others. These books are both decorative and informative, and will live on coffee tables, in kitchens, on bars, and in children’s libraries, one day handed down for future generations to enjoy. Pictured are just some of the books in our latest shipment.
See these and other books on fashion, sports, entertainment, and more at both Glassworks and ...
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When a white bowl is anything but basic, our Prosperity bowl with its 3-dimensional detailed rim in a matte finish is an adaptation of George Washington's dinner service dating back to the 1700s. The original was English salt glaze that we updated to high fired hard porcelain. This is just one of the pieces from Mount Vernon collection.
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From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
From selfish reasons like instant gratification to macro reasons like stopping war mongers, here are 10 reasons to make you feel good about skipping Prime Day everyday.
There is a lot of psychology that goes into a positive shopping experience—including online shopping. I was reading in The Wall St. Journal about how to improve a vacation experience. The author encourages us to save the most enjoyable vacation part till the end of the trip because our mind is biased towards the most recent event. (In psychology, this is called the "recency effect.")
When I read this, it made me wonder: what is the last experience a gift giver has on our...
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Spruce up your decks and backyard patios - fall is here and fall porch parties are a great way to gather with family and friends!
Pull out your favorite Beatriz Ball pieces filled with salads, burgers, cheese & crackers, and ice buckets chilled with lots of cold beverages - then sit back and watch College Game Day or your favorite NFL team!
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How a registrant can require a password to access their registry.
September 12, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: A registrant can now password-protect their registry. By adding a password, a registrant can choose who they wish to get access to their registry.
Benefits of having a password-protected registry:
Privacy: Only gift-givers that received the password from the registrant can access the registry.
Controlled Access: A registrant can control who can access their registry.
Greater Security: A registrant's personal details will not be
We’re turning over a new leaf into early fall with a harmony of neutral tones, grounding textures, and the woodgrain motif of our timeless Blenheim Oak dinnerware collection.
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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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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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Great news: Tableware Today, the bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to our industry, will be publishing our Leaderboard results on the last page of each coming issue.
This article below will appear in the October/November 2024 issue of Tableware Today and explains our inspiration for the Leaderboard.
Just in time for Fall, we are introducing a brand-new color to our existing collections!
Our stonewashed Amalfi napkins are now available in a rich Olive color, while our reversible Halo placemats are getting a fun combination of Grass and Olive. In stock and available to ship now!
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Instantly offer 1,250+ new products and save over 8 days in labor by Syncing with Non Sans Raison, JosephinenhΓΌtte, and Touch-MeL.
August 23, 2024
We are pleased to share that Maison3Amis' three new brands are now ready for Syncing. These popular brands will be a good addition to your 2024 holiday entertaining assortment.
Non Sans Raison, Touch-MeL, and Josephinenhütte join our network of 114 premium brands that Sync products with over 1,475 retailers.
About Non Sans Raison
Founded in 2008, Non Sans Raison is a French (Limoges) creator of high-quality porcelain tableware and art that is sold all over the world.&...
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Say Farewell to summer with Beatriz Ball's statement coastal melamine! Perfect for outdoors by the pool or on the patio or even down on the pier!
Beach house ready! Inspired by the artistry of Nature and designed by the award-winning Beatriz Ball, this striking white bowl is a sculptural interpretation of the scallop shell. With the substance, weight and appearance of ceramics, the VIDA Ocean Shell Large Bowl (White) is composed of luxury melamine and is designed for everyday ...
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Salisbury, a leading maker of metal giftware, is including a Shop Local flyer in its wholesale shipments to retailers. The flyer encourages the retailer to join Shop Local and Sync products with the company. This service instantly helps the retailer more easily sell what is in the box they just received.
The store is able to receive the box π¦ —> Sync with the brandπ±—> and quickly sell the product to its customers π.
I have heard recently from some jewelry stores that they don’t think they need a wedding registry service because that allows them to concentrate on selling jewelry. A few thoughts on this:
1. We may be heading towards recession—just see today’s stock market sell-off. In a recession, people still get married and buy wedding gifts. They often stop buying non-wedding jewelry.
Fact: a wedding registry service is a good, recession-proof business.
Reminiscent of the waves crashing on the island of Capri, Onda Glass mimics organic shapes illustrating the beauty of Italy’s coastline in beautiful whites, blues, and greens.π
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