Make a Great First Impression with Versatile Items from Beatriz Ball
Your dwelling’s entrance says a lot about you. A guest picks up signals about your taste and style by the state of your entry.
To properly set the stage, we recommend a fabulous foyer table. A generously sized tray is another essential. Great for incoming letters, catalogs and magazines. Any of Beatriz Ball’s larger PEARL David trays will do. Multi-functional trays can perform double duty; employ them to...
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Remember your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy foods? Well, fresh fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes.
Beatriz Ball takes a fresh approach to design and creates sustainably made pieces you’ll use every day...
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With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.
Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.
Fun Fact: In 1838, Antoine Amédée Peychaud experimented with a mixture of brandy and bitters served...
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Cheese Boards are the simplest way to *always* be ready to entertain.
Sustainably harvested Caribbean Walnut Wood insert brings warmth to Mariposa's Shimmer Round Cheese Board. This duo is sure to be a hit at the party! Wooden insert is easily removed for cleaning and care.
Pair that with Mariposa's Shimmer Cheese Knife Set. Stun your guests with this dish's texture inspired by gentle waves, all beautifully handcrafted from 100% recycled aluminum.
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This is our 'Save Local' seal. Save Local has a double meaning: one can save money by shopping locally and they can support local businesses.
Shopping online may result in shipping charges. When shopping local, one can skip the shipping charges--and receive the item instantly.
A hallmark of indie stores is that they are often in walkable areas. For this reason, the sticker has a shoe and a bicycle. When one shops at big box stores, one often doesn't walk. They drive. Similarly,...
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"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." -Melodie Beattie
Remind yourself--and others--of your daily blessings with this inspirational GIFTABLES Vento Rectangular Engraved Tray from Beatriz Ball. Engraved with the word, "grateful," this delightful mini tray is distinguished by its rich, hand finished surface, and practical size. Perfect item for your desk or bedside table. From the popular GIFTABLES Collection ...
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Saks Fifth Avenue just launched a new website. Since more than 600 stores rely on Bridge Store to power their websites, I decided to compare the new site, which likely cost millions of dollars, to an indie retailer's Bridge Store software. An indie store pays pennies compared to Saks' millions, so the Saks site must be a million times better, right?
After a careful review, I'm happy to share that our indie stores have the better website. And, it sort of 'saks' for Saks that it spent millions ...
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Retailers know that Bridge offers the easiest online tools to help them sell more. For this reason, the distributor Vista Alegre, which is Portugal’s largest producer of porcelain products, promotes Bridge in its advertisements. Retailers using Bridge and reading Tableware Today will see the logo and know that the products shown are already available to sell via the store’s respective Bridge Store. If the retailer does not use Bridge yet, it may join the brand on Bridge for free.&...
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Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure that it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs results).
A retailer recently shared with me that it uses the service MyRegistry.com. I reviewed the retailer's site and how a customer would make a registry purchase via MyRegistry.com. For privacy purposes, I changed the name of the store in the screenshots shown.
Spontaneity is a specialty of children that we sometimes lose in the older years. Our seven year-old granddaughter was in the kitchen while we were having a photoshoot of porcelain and decided to make an offering. She quietly made it, walked up, handed us the plate with veggie kababs on it and went back to what she was doing. We call it delightful. We also call it crudite. We would have spent time carefully alternating items, but why? Wishing you a ...
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What’s on the menu for dinner tonight? We’re thinking sushi ?
Rectangular Serving Piece in Thin & Simple. An incredibly versatile all-purpose serving platter makes an easy transition from oven to table. Show off your delicious appetizers, side dishes, and desserts on this beautiful platter! Crafted in stunning silver porcelain. Food safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe to 350°. Tarnish and stain-free. Easy Care.
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May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020
Shop local and shop now for Mother’s Day pick-up or delivery. We have the right gift in a wide range of price points for all the mothers in your life-- from your mother to your sister, your grandmother, and your daughter - Mariposa has you covered with a special gift. With your favorite frames, elegant glassware, and statement trays, Mariposa has carefully crafted the perfect selection of gifts for Mother's Day this year.
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April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Shop now for Mother’s Day delivery. We have the right gift in a wide range of price points for all the mothers in your life-- from your mother to your sister, your grandmother, and your daughter - Mariposa has you covered with a special gift. With your favorite frames, elegant glassware, and statement trays, Mariposa has carefully crafted the perfect selection of gifts for Mother's Day this year.
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Do businesses like Amazon that short-change our community affect our ability to respond to a crisis?
In this pandemic, Bridge thanks first responders and the many people that help our communities work together. When I think of communities during Covid-19, Amazon comes to mind. I do think there is value in looking back at the last 24 months leading up to today and asking: did Amazon slow down our community's ability to respond?
Amazon historically pays less in corporate taxes than other ...
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April 18, 2020
April 18, 2020
Thank you so much for your ongoing support! Can't wait to see everyone
again soon. In the meantime, know that we are here for you and will
continue to do all we can to take care of your needs. No contact pick up,
delivery and shipping are available.
Don't hesitate to reach out through Instagram, Facebook, email or my cell
570.766.9399
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Costa Nova and Casafina commit to 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging
Costa Nova and Casafina proudly announce the use of 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging in the US.
First orders with “plastic-free” packaging were delivered at the beginning of April, for both B2B and B2C customers. The biggest change to this new policy is the use of eco-friendly starch peanuts to use as void fill.
Startch TM peanuts are an environmentally-friendly ...
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February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
Ever open a file on a computer? Thank Lawrence Tesler.
Lawrence was key in fighting for easier computer experiences where there is one interface instead of a 'backend' and 'front end'. Before Lawrence, it was common to do all your adding and editing in one 'view' or mode, and then switch to another mode to what you did. Lawrence helped merge these two worlds so you can add, ...
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December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019
In the ‘age of Amazon,’ is your store a liability or asset? Walmart is banking on stores being the physical nexus points of the web.
Did your e-commerce business lose money last year, and you fret over this? Most indie store owners do, but losing money on e-commence is the name of the game as catching up to Amazon’s 25-year head start will take years and lots of losses. Proof: Walmart’s e-commerce operations lost $2b last year, shares the WSJ. Most indie stores will not be able to pursue this ...
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