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August 29, 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
August 29, 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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August 22, 2023 Raise the Bar 🥃
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Raise the Bar 🥃
August 22, 2023
The sparkling handmade items in Beatriz Ball PIELES Croc Collection are sophisticated, rich in textures, and add cool modern décor to any table. They make a luxurious grouping for the bar, too.

The PIELES Croc ice bucket, in Beatriz Ball's signature sand-cast metal, is alive with realistic surface detail, and is beautifully hand-polished to a brilliant shine. The shapely piece is textured inside and out and includes built-in handles for easy lifting. Works beautifully with the PIELES ...
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August 1, 2023 Hollywood Gets “Amazoned” 🤖
How technology hurts the entertainment industry just like Amazon hurts the retail industry.
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Hollywood Gets “Amazoned” 🤖
How technology hurts the entertainment industry just like Amazon hurts the retail industry.
August 1, 2023
Over the last three decades, Hollywood and many that rely on the entertainment industry have embraced ordering goods over Amazon.com.  Recap: Amazon is a technology company that often cuts costs by replacing humans with code and robots and bypasses local red tape like, um, taxes and labor rules.  Hollywood writers, producers, and ticket goers embraced a technology company that made their lives easier but often at the cost of others (aka retail workers). 

Today, technology is ...
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July 25, 2023 Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
Thanks for the Memories, by Laurie Gates
July 25, 2023
I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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July 25, 2023 Orrefors @ 125
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Orrefors @ 125
July 25, 2023
EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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July 21, 2023 JK Adams and Mepra Are Ready for Syncing
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JK Adams and Mepra Are Ready for Syncing
July 21, 2023
We are pleased to announce two new Syncing brands are ready: JK Adams and Mepra.
  • JK Adams makes very cool wooden items, including charcuterie boards, serving trays, and rolling pins that I like.
  • Mepra produces cutlery, cookware, and serveware of the highest quality.  All Mepra products are made in Italy. (Who doesn't love 'Made in Italy'?)
Syncing products from these brands is free for your business.  There is no charge. (The respective brand pays for ...
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July 18, 2023 Create a Relaxing Atmosphere with Guillory Candle Co.
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Create a Relaxing Atmosphere with Guillory Candle Co.
July 18, 2023
Indulge in our assortment of scented candles, meticulously handcrafted using 100% coconut soy wax and a wooden wick that creates a serene atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an array of captivating fragrances, ranging from the soothing blends of lavender to the invigorating sun-ripened grapefruit. We also have flameless alternatives, such as wax melts and room/linen sprays, catering to those who prefer a flame-free experience. Additionally, to complete your self-care regimen, we offer our exquisite ...
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July 12, 2023 The Maccarello Collection
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The Maccarello Collection
July 12, 2023
Maestro artisan Gianluca Fabbro combined his love for fishing with his passion for art when creating Maccarello, the ideal collection for waterside dining. View Post
July 6, 2023 A Treasure Basket of Favorites
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A Treasure Basket of Favorites
July 6, 2023
Summer breezes caressing our faces, longing to live the day to the fullest. Enjoy an outdoor meal with a treasure basket filled with flavorful food and fine porcelains. View Post
June 22, 2023 The Bartender’s Best Friend
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The Bartender’s Best Friend
June 22, 2023
Beatriz Ball's SIERRA MODERN Small Rectangular Triple Dip (Gold) is fabulously functional. With three generous wells, the gold-tone piece is perfect on the bar for cocktail garnishes like cut lemons, limes and olives. Its richly textured surface is made unique and fresh with a proprietary metallic gold finish that adds a hint of glam to any serving situation.

This triple dip offers stylish design, with elegant practicality. Food-and dishwasher-safe, decorative, and also perfect for serving ...
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June 12, 2023 A Beatriz Ball Summer Favorite ☀️
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A Beatriz Ball Summer Favorite ☀️
June 12, 2023
Feels like summer! ☀️

The pineapple--the symbol of hospitality--makes a welcome appearance as two-chambered design by Beatriz Ball. With its sculptural form and richly detailed surface, the GARDEN Pineapple Chip & Dip is both an eye-catching representation of the popular tropical fruit, and a practical serving piece.

With its built-in dip bowl, this versatile item is ideal for serving fresh fruit, veggies, and crackers with your favorite dips and spreads. Perfect for summer ...
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June 8, 2023 New Jack Black Men's Skincare Products At Feathers!
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New Jack Black Men's Skincare Products At Feathers!
June 8, 2023
Father's Day is June 18th and dad may need some self pampering products for Face | Shave | Body | Hair! Welcome to the #1 best-selling men’s skincare brand. These are no-nonsense products that work as advertised and use the best ingredients–and are never, ever tested on animals. Dermatologist tested, Paraben free, and available in different sizes. Stop in to see the selection!
Nothing complicated. Nothing cosmetic. Just superior skincare.
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June 7, 2023 NEW IN · Livia Champagne
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NEW IN · Livia Champagne
June 7, 2023
Morning rituals that capture you and what you care for the most. Set the table for a blissful breakfast and enjoy every detail. View Post
May 29, 2023 STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
STAY ON TREND by JULIE SMITH VINCENTI
May 29, 2023
It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”

It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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May 13, 2023 Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
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Warby Parker: 60% of sales come from physical stores
May 13, 2023
Your physical store can be a great asset in this ‘Age of Amazon’—just ask Warby Parker. 

Details: 
- Warby Parker has 200 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
- Retailers report that online advertising costs have increased 15%-20% in the last two years, making physical stores more attractive. 
- Brands report that in-store shoppers buy more per purchase. 

I believe the The Wall Journal should have noted a caveat about using Warby Parker as a poster child ...
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May 9, 2023  Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men
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 Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men
May 9, 2023
 Notorious07 Luxury Skincare for Men.

We know that today’s modern man strives for excellence in every area. And doing your best often starts with looking your best.

From Night Treatment to Shaving Cream to Vitamin C Serum and much more, Notorious07 combines natural ingredients, innovative formulations, and sleek packaging to create an unforgettable start-to-finish grooming experience.

Like your wife’s products, our products look good, feel good, and smell good.
But ...
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May 9, 2023 The World is Your Oyster 🦪
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The World is Your Oyster 🦪
May 9, 2023
Inspired by the artistry of Nature, this majestic OCEAN Oyster pieces is a sculptural interpretation of the oyster shell.

The eye-catching design boasts large and small serving areas, and is great for chips and dip, or cold seafood and cocktail sauce.

Pairs perfectly with any Beatriz Ball OCEAN oyster bowls.Great for indoor/outdoor entertaining!

Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage...
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May 5, 2023 Give Your Grad the Gift of Glam
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Give Your Grad the Gift of Glam
May 5, 2023
Time to graduate to a new level of sophistication!

Beatriz Ball’s shimmering GIFTABLES Sierra Croc Frame in a champagne gold tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish. Designed to display a 4x6 photo (vertically or horizontally), the eye-catching frame looks stunning on a grad’s desk, shelf, or side table. The delightfully decorative piece adds a modern new edge to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning ...
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May 3, 2023 Gold Bath Accessories
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Gold Bath Accessories
May 3, 2023
Our Luster Bath Accessories are getting a brand new color today, Gold!

Our easy-care bath accessories are perfect for gifting or for treating yourself and elevating your home's aesthetics! Available as tissue box, soap dispenser, vanity tray, and waste basket. View Post
May 2, 2023 Crested Beauty
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Crested Beauty
May 2, 2023
With every figurine, there is the challenge for Herend's painters to honor and herald what the sculptor has accomplished in form. Here, after careful study of the subject in white, section by section, layer by layer, the artist has applied a complex painting style befitting this crested beauty, one of the largest and most memorable forest birds in North America. Alas, even noble birds like the pileated woodpecker can't escape the everyday, such as feeding a pair of very hungry offspring. View Post

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