Please join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter August 16
at our beautiful new location: Pieces of Eight
5427 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA
Time Plaza Shopping Center
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY:
Be part of the official ribbon cutting at 10 AM and witness the start of this wonderful journey. ALL-DAY SPECIALS:
Enjoy exclusive specials throughout the day as a "thank you" for your continued support and loyalty. GIVEAWAYS:
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Conjure some magic with serveware that enchants! We know Halloween is a great time for celebrating with your family, friends, and neighbors. Beatriz Ball has several items that will get your house "Halloween ready"
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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.
In 1877, the world beheld the debut performance of Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet "Swan Lake," a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences. As the ethereal dancers graced the stage, the elegance of Baccarat's Harcourt glass iconically ...
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Our most loved best-sellers are an easy pick for wedding gifts, hostess gifts or a personal treat for your own home. So many gatherings in the fall, College games, NFL parties, Halloween porch parties, that have us celebrating and enjoying the warmth and coziness of this time of year.
Stock up on Beatriz Ball at your favorite local specialty store.
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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As I was looking for inspiration for an intro for our weekly team report to combat my writer's block (props to Jason because I don't know how he comes up with something new every week), I came across a Forbes article about Ace Hardware celebrating 100 years in business. The article's title caught my attention, so I decided to give it a read.
From Local Roots to Global Reach
The title of the article, "From Local Roots to Global Reach," resonated with what we do at Shop Local. ...
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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.
In 1896, the first modern Summer Olympics in Greece marked a pivotal moment in athletic history. The Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler invites us to reflect on this historic convergence of sport and spirit. As the world anticipates the 2024 Olympics in France,...
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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.
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” In 1969, as Apollo 11 touched down on lunar soil, the Baccarat 1841 Harcourt Glass stands in silent admiration of this monumental achievement. The timeless piece reflects the ...
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Beatriz Ball hopes you have a wonderful time celebrating the Fourth of July. Whether staying home by the pool, grilling on the patio, or celebrating at the beach, Beatriz Ball's luxury melamine is the perfect serveware for all your weekend gatherings!
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Happy Summer! We're not just celebrating because it's officially summer, but we are also so excited to announce new Anna Weatherley hand painted pieces! Anna has created gorgeous, colorful designs for her new patterns: Botanical Treasures, Butterflies!, and Garden Leaves.
She has also added two tea cup and saucer styles. The cup and saucers are the Butterfly Handle (item code: BH1) and Flower Handle (item code: FH2).
Celebrating a mythical creature, long associated with nobility and transformation. Gold finished pewter chinoiserie pattern, with intricate hand-enameling in mustard, cinnabar, chocolate, celadon, ebony, white, and orange hues. Hinged lid and mustard hand-enameled interior. Tarnish resistant. Signature luxury gift box included.
How an invitation from Syncing brand Mackenzie-Childs helped this retailer set up an online store in only one day
April 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that FairyTales in Lombard, Illinois, has joined Shop Local to grow their online business. FairyTales is a family-owned store that offers home décor, unique gifts, collectibles, apparel, and more.
FairyTales saved $2,740 and 4 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online store assortment and offer a gift registry program.
FairyTales, Inc. is celebrating 30 years of ...
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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. TIM ...
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A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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Comfort and coziness go hand in hand in American homes, where casseroles constitute an essential component of cuisine. The main course or dessert for your dinner party can be elegantly and simply put together with Calaisio's Portuguese-inspired stoneware baking dish, which is emphasized and ornamented with an exquisitely woven rustic basket made from exotic vines. The basket's distinct and organic heat-resistant properties allow it to hold onto the warm, freshly baked quality of the casserole ...
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Comfort and coziness go hand in hand in American homes, where casseroles constitute an essential component of cuisine. The main course or dessert for your dinner party can be elegantly and simply put together with Calaisio's Portuguese-inspired stoneware baking dish, which is emphasized and ornamented with an exquisitely woven rustic basket made from exotic vines. The basket's distinct and organic heat-resistant properties allow it to hold onto the warm, freshly baked quality of the casserole ...
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It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.
Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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