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October 10, 2024 The More Things Change
The More Things Change
October 10, 2024
This issue marks my 40th year chronicling the tableware industry, the last 28 as the founder and editor of Tableware Today. Spend four decades in an industry and you see change: sometimes sweeping (lifestyle shifts/consolidations/e-commerce); sometimes specific (Covid/less entertaining at home/rising costs). On the other hand, four decades is just a blip in the life of many tableware producers. Our industry, really, is a contradiction in so many ways: a heritage category that must remain fresh, ...
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July 4, 2024 Drawing Inspiration from Austin Kleon
How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
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Drawing Inspiration from Austin Kleon
How a Drawing Helps Share the10x Improvement We Deliver to Indie Shops
July 4, 2024
At breakfast in the East Village this morning, Austin Kleon’s email image struck me. His hand-drawn summer sale sign by a pool was much more heartfelt than the text-based offer. His drawing shows how our minds may become immune to text offers but react and perk up to new and authentic imagery. 

I wondered what I could draw for my business. I often communicate using text and sometimes rely on stock images. Since we help indie stores grow their registry businesses, I decided to ...
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May 29, 2024 THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING by KAREN OLSON
May 29, 2024
Brand strategy is one of the most powerful initiatives an organization can undergo. It’s an opportunity to evolve a company’s mission and value proposition based on current and future customer needs with the result being a purpose-led, customer-centric road map to create enhanced value for customers. ANDMORE recently completed this process as we rebranded from International Market Centers (IMC) last year. ANDMORE is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a framework for how ...
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May 8, 2024 NEW THIS SEASON
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NEW THIS SEASON
May 8, 2024
Capturing the essence of nature and drawing inspiration from Moroccan landscapes, Marrakesh adds a sense of purity and authenticity to any table setting. View Post
April 18, 2024 Beatriz Ball Derby Day Ready!
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Beatriz Ball Derby Day Ready!
April 18, 2024

Off to the races! Be ready for fun derby parties with your Beatriz Ball equestrian pieces.
 
Distinguished by authentic snaffle-bit inspired handles, our compactly proportioned Beatriz Ball WESTERN Equestrian metal ice bucket allows you to serve icy-cold bottles of wine that your guests will enjoy from a serving piece they will love.
A perfect present for the rider, and a unique wedding gift for a couple living in horse country.
Decorative metal with the look of silver is a popular ...
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March 27, 2024 Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
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Tableware Today Interview - Jim Shreve, Tim DeVine, Mark Brashear, & Sally Burnside
March 27, 2024
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire.
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December 20, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Wine Bottle Coaster Holiday Cheers!
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Wine Bottle Coaster Holiday Cheers!
December 20, 2023
This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just trying to liven up your place for the holidays. It is made of pure, 100% organic vines showcasing a natural rustic realness, evoking woodsy images adding an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Cheers to the holiday season!


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December 14, 2023 Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
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Calaisio Holiday Dining & Entertaining: Holiday Cheers with Wine Bottle Coasters!
December 14, 2023
This woven wine bottle coaster is the ideal centerpiece for any celebration, whether you're entertaining a group of friends or just want to add some festive cheer to your house. It adds an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Made from pure, 100% organic vines, it showcases a natural rustic realness, giving woodsy visualization. Let's toast to the festive season!





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September 8, 2023 Weekend Waffles Entertaining
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Weekend Waffles Entertaining
September 8, 2023
Simply waffle family-style. When served on this oval beaded placemat made of organic tropical vines, food tastes better when it is shared with family. The appearance and flavor of food are enhanced by its stunning, organically inspired colors, which include browns, yellows, and autumnal tones and are made from organic forest vines.  Its robust design draws attention to its authentic, earthy tones, which naturally age to nut brown. Set of four.

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August 3, 2023 New Vietri Cucina Fresca At Glassworks!
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New Vietri Cucina Fresca At Glassworks!
August 3, 2023
Cucina Fresca, meaning Tuscan Kitchen in Italian, is inspired by the Tuscan landscape: the warm color of wheat, the rich red earth, the fresh greens of nature, the soft creams and whites of clouds, and the cool blues of skies and streams. The classic shapes are reminiscent of 14th-century pottery, and the lush glazes and raw terra cotta edges honor the essence of Tuscany. Stop by Glassworks to get a rustic, handcrafted authenticity to your table!
Thanks to Susan Gravely for a wonderful event ...
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August 3, 2023 ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
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ANNIEGLASS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC AMERICAN CRAFT.
August 3, 2023
The new Fall 2023 collecton again fuses tradition and innovation. Introducing Mosaic, another authentic original American design by Annie Morhauser created on the Monterey Bay with her team of skilled master crafts people.

The Annieglass Mosaic collection boldly features octagonal-shaped dinnerware and serveware. Each piece has a distinctive wide rim and a 24K gold design reminiscent of the tiny mosaic squares used in Italian medieval mosaics. The Mosaic collection offers a modern twist on ...
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June 20, 2023 Organic Chic Placemats Will Upscale Your Table Décor
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Organic Chic Placemats Will Upscale Your Table Décor
June 20, 2023
Finish the table setting with this handwoven, authentically made beaded placemat fashioned from forest vines and prepare a French meal with the French countryside in mind. Every occasion will have a stylish, country flair with the addition of this ecologically friendly placemat in natural earthen tones. Set of 4.


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June 2, 2023 Placemats For Every Style
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Placemats For Every Style
June 2, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would be ideal with culinary treats.  Whatever the occasion, this organic decorative piece will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability




 
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May 20, 2023 Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
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Hosting A Backyard Party This Weekend?
May 20, 2023
The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside.  Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability



 
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May 9, 2023 A Timeless Choice for Your Table
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A Timeless Choice for Your Table
May 9, 2023
Add authentic charm to your table with our Lastra collection.

Inspired by the wooden slabs used for traditional cheesemaking throughout Italy, Lastra’s overlap design gives this modern collection true character. View Post
December 23, 2022 Wine Bottle Coaster Holiday Cheers!
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Wine Bottle Coaster Holiday Cheers!
December 23, 2022
Whether you are entertaining a group of friends or looking to add some holiday cheer to your home, this woven wine bottle coaster is the perfect centerpiece for that gathering.   It is made of pure, 100% organic vines showcasing a natural rustic realness, evoking woodsy images adding an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés.  Cheers to the holiday season!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
 
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October 4, 2022 An Outstanding Fall Flavor Combo
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An Outstanding Fall Flavor Combo
October 4, 2022
It`s hosting season! One of our favorite flavors of fall is the classic pairing of apple and pear. These seasonal gems with hints of gold, red and brown add sophistication and elegance served in this warm Pyrex 2qt glass baker with a touch of woven texture authentically crafted from durable vines by our master artisans. Serve your favorite dish featuring a natural look and feel for a cozy Fall tablescape. Available in 3Qt & 4Qt.


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July 20, 2022 Amazon and Facebook Have Made the Web 10,000 Times Dirtier
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Amazon and Facebook Have Made the Web 10,000 Times Dirtier
July 20, 2022
Amazon issued a press release stating that it is fighting with 10,000 Facebook groups that sell fake Amazon reviews. It’s ironic, since Amazon has been a chief promoter of the avenue allowing this behavior: Section 230. Section 230 allows tech platforms to host and indirectly promote just about any type of bad behavior, including illegal behavior (fake review services and yes, human trafficking, murder-for-hire, etc.) and then say it’s just a community space and belatedly remove the ...
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May 7, 2021 Why Not Treat Mom To An Authentic Afternoon Tea On Mother's Day?
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Why Not Treat Mom To An Authentic Afternoon Tea On Mother's Day?
May 7, 2021
A thoughtful way to spend some quality time with your mom sipping tea and enjoying quality time. 

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July 31, 2020 Hibiscus Glass Cobalt Blue Bud Vase from VIETRI
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Hibiscus Glass Cobalt Blue Bud Vase from VIETRI
July 31, 2020
Mouthblown in Tuscany, the Hibiscus Glass Bud Vases come nestled in VIETRI's signature gift box, complete with straw reminiscent of authentic Italian packaging. View Post

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