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November 11, 2023 Fall Entertaining Made Easy With Beatriz Ball Luxury Melamine
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Fall Entertaining Made Easy With Beatriz Ball Luxury Melamine
November 11, 2023
Elevate the everyday with a pedestal cake plate in luxury melamine. The fabulously functional VIDA Nube Collection features sculptural works of art presented in a luscious white satin finish. Our offerings in Nube luxury melamine are extended with the several new additions including new bowls, a cake plate, a rectangular tray, and an extra large deep oval centerpiece for entertaining this fall. Our easy care melamine pieces are as practical as they are beautiful.

The VIDA Nube Round Pedestal ...
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November 10, 2023 Golden Days of Autumn
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Golden Days of Autumn
November 10, 2023
Autumn is all about enjoying the beauty of nature, the change in the weather, and the comforts of home.

Freshen up your fall style with the luxe and modern SIERRA MODERN Tela Deep Oval Platter and Tela Small Bowl with Spoon, each in sparkling champagne gold.

Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products use eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. Sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care ...
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November 9, 2023 Shopper Reviews 😊
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Shopper Reviews 😊
November 9, 2023
You can determine the quality of a shopping platform by looking at reviews from customers who have used it. Below are excerpts from three reviews from shoppers who bought a gift using our software: 

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"I wanted to take care of this online and the website was easy to navigate…always a plus!"
~ Jerri Ann Fitts in TX

Ms. Fitts made a purchase at The Ivy House, an indie retailer in Texas that has used our e-commerce software since 2015.

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November 7, 2023 Garden-Inspired Designs from Beatriz Ball
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Garden-Inspired Designs from Beatriz Ball
November 7, 2023
The fabulous forms of the VIDA Bloom in luxury melamine is flowing and organic. The dynamic designs feature rippling petal-like movement, creating compact serving vessels that combine beauty, artistry and functionality.

Presented in a glistening white melamine with the look of ceramics, or in Beatriz Ball’s signature metal!
  • Beatriz Ball has collaborated with the like-minded Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison on the vibrant Bloom Collection. Available in
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October 26, 2023 Affiliate Marketing: TikTok, Amazon, and Your Indie Shop
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Affiliate Marketing: TikTok, Amazon, and Your Indie Shop
October 26, 2023
TikTok and Amazon are battling in the retail space. TikTok wants to be a retailer, and Amazon wants to be more of an influencer platform.  These two share the same goal: get users to share a product link, recommend the product, and get a cut of the sale, shares The Wall St. Journal.

This article and these companies speak to the power of affiliate marketing. One of Amazon’s long-standing secret growth weapons has been affiliate commissions, and influencers are a well-known ...
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October 25, 2023 Dinner is served!
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Dinner is served!
October 25, 2023
The VIDA Bamboo Dinnerware, an essential items from Beatriz Ball's VIDA Collection of luxury melamine, is a collaboration with noted illustrator, August Wren. 

With a bamboo inspired rim and a brilliant white surface, the generous round dinner plate, salad plate, and cereal bowl make for the perfect coordinated serving set.

A table setting with a carefree, but classy, Beatriz Ball twist! It looks great when sharing a table with Bamboo items from our signature metal line...
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October 13, 2023 Simple, but Elegant!
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Simple, but Elegant!
October 13, 2023
Have you seen one of our newest patterns, Azores Greige Shimmer Simple Edge? This beautifully simple pattern is the perfect accent to any pattern - formal or casual. Each piece is carefully hand painted by skilled artists in Portugal. View Post
October 8, 2023 Meet Your Neighbors: Amazon Operates an Illegal “Warehouse” at the USPS
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Meet Your Neighbors: Amazon Operates an Illegal “Warehouse” at the USPS
October 8, 2023
Amazon and third-party delivery services have setup a “warehouse” outside the Astor Place USPS office.  This is not a truck parking for five minutes.  This a day-long, everyday occurrence. I’ve seen this same scene on a daily basis all around the city for the last three years. 

This hurts local retailers. While the local businesses pay extra taxes to operate a store in southern Manhattan, it costs Amazon much less to park a delivery truck (permanently?), put ...
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October 2, 2023 Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
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Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
October 2, 2023
In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, an ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl from Beatriz Ball shines brightly always.

Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves--ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.Equally at home with your casual dinnerware ...
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September 28, 2023 Surround Your Favorite Photo with a Frame from Beatriz Ball
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Surround Your Favorite Photo with a Frame from Beatriz Ball
September 28, 2023
The Beatriz Ball FRAME Vento 4 x 6 Frame shows off your favorite photo in shimmering and sophisticated, hand-polished surroundings. Mix and match with other great Beatriz Ball frames.

Vibrant styling and superior craftsmanship make this a perfect gift for someone special. 

Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. An original Beatriz Ball design, ...
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September 26, 2023 Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
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Bertil Vallien FOR Kosta Boda
September 26, 2023
BERTIL VALLIEN is a gift to glass. The impressive portfolio of this prolific artist is haunting, memorable, and mesmerizing.

His 60-year career, spent advancing the craft of sand-casting, is a study of one man's existential questioning actualized on hypnotic works of art.
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BERTIL VALLIEN IS A 60-YEAR KOSTA BODA ICON, DESIGNING FOR THE BRAND SINCE 1963.

He is one of Sweden's most celebrated glass artists with numerous awards and museums exhibitions around...
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September 26, 2023 COMING OF AGE
COMING OF AGE
September 26, 2023
I got to thinking about the generational make-up of today's workforce when I realized all the folks I interviewed in the current issue are well-experienced, older workers with decades of expertise and know-how, who are still creating and innovating with alacrity. (Yours truly included.)

There was a time when you entered the labor force, worked until a certain age, and retired. Now, more and more people are working into their golden years, a trend that's expected to continue fueled by aging ...
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September 22, 2023 Meet Tanner!
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Meet Tanner!
September 22, 2023
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new vegan leather placemats and coasters. The Tanner collection has the feel and look of real leather, while maintaining the practicality of our easy-care vinyl mats!

Available in 3 faux-tatic colors, placemats available in 3 shapes! View Post
September 18, 2023 Amazon closes physical shops
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Amazon closes physical shops
September 18, 2023
The Wall Street Journal gives us an update on Amazon’s plans, ranging from stores, hardware, health care, and logistics.  The article shares that Amazon has closed all of its bookstores and 4-star stores. 

Read the full article: 
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-fourth-pillar-3024a3c3 View Post
September 15, 2023 For Your Next Tailgate...
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For Your Next Tailgate...
September 15, 2023
The VIDA Alegria White Melamie Ice Bucket is designed to serve icy-cold bottles of wine, beer, or soda that fellow tailgaters will enjoy from a serving piece they will love!
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September 14, 2023 Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
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Beatriz Ball’s ORGANIC PEARL Nova Bowls Shine Brightly
September 14, 2023
In the field of astronomy, “nova” refers to a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. In the realm of tableware, an ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowl from Beatriz Ball shines brightly always.

Rimmed in sparkling metallic beads, enhanced by richly organic surfaces--and some featuring flirty curves--ORGANIC PEARL Nova bowls embody good design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair.Equally at home with your casual dinnerware ...
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September 13, 2023 NEW IN · DORI NACAR
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NEW IN · DORI NACAR
September 13, 2023
Inspired by the natural colors of the beach shells, Dori in Nacar is all about happy, carefree summer days.

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September 6, 2023 Beatriz Ball’s Most “Beloved” Design
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Beatriz Ball’s Most “Beloved” Design
September 6, 2023
The name David is derived from the Hebrew word for “beloved” and this is appropriate as the PEARL Collection David trays have been some of the best loved (and bestselling) items since their introduction over 20 years ago.

Designed with distinctive curvilinear handles, classic proportions, and surrounded by a rim of metal pearls, the David trays embody style and versatility. Available in a number of shapes and sizes, a David tray is practical and elegant solution for a multitude of...
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September 5, 2023 Totally Tortoise! Tortoise Shell Home Décor is Classic
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Totally Tortoise! Tortoise Shell Home Décor is Classic
September 5, 2023
The tortoise pattern appeal of these palm seed beads, which elegantly contrast with other natural materials, like in this handwoven placemat made of biodegradable vines, is one element that inspires their imaginative play. Our artisans carefully select each seed to ensure its excellent quality and intrinsic beauty. The selected seed is meticulously washed and sanded to highlight its natural texture and tortoise color, which contains traditional tones of brown and yellow. The seeds are ...
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September 5, 2023 Nice to See Customer Replies to Our ‘Thank You for Shopping Local’ Emails
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Nice to See Customer Replies to Our ‘Thank You for Shopping Local’ Emails
September 5, 2023
A shopper, Joshua Looby, shared this reply to the email he received after placing an order on our Shop Local platform:

"Thank you, Jason, I love small business it's the backbone of the country and the world really. It's nice to see this level of care and customer service that most large-scale companies have forgotten about."

Joshua made a purchase at Thalia and Dahlia, an indie retailer in Ohio. After placing his order, Joshua received an email from Jason Solarek, Shop Local...
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