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March 6, 2024 Casseroles Are Worth Celebrating
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Casseroles Are Worth Celebrating
March 6, 2024
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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February 19, 2024 Experience Unparalleled Elegance with Castello Gold
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Experience Unparalleled Elegance with Castello Gold
February 19, 2024
Ricci Argentieri’s exquisite CASTELLO GOLD 18/10 stainless flatware, a testament to unparalleled elegance and sophistication. Crafted with precision and finesse, each piece is a masterpiece that seamlessly marries timeless design with opulent accents.

Adorned with 24kt gold accents, this flatware set exudes luxury and refinement, elevating any dining experience to new heights of grandeur. The radiant glow of the gold accents adds a touch of regal splendor to the table, creating an ...
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February 15, 2024 Success Story: Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup Saves $11,797 Using Shop Local
How Shop Local’s software helps an indie store in Natchitoches, Louisiana save $11,797 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance.
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Success Story: Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup Saves $11,797 Using Shop Local
How Shop Local’s software helps an indie store in Natchitoches, Louisiana save $11,797 and 17 weeks in labor on website product maintenance.
February 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup, a retail store in Natchitoches, Louisiana has chosen the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business.

Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup is an interior décor and gift store offering a mix of traditional and non-traditional design styles. Located in the building where Natchitoches’ Historic Hotel once was, customers visit Brick and Row Merci Beaucoup to find exclusive gifts, seasonal items, and beautiful ...
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February 9, 2024 Casseroles Are Worth Celebrating
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Casseroles Are Worth Celebrating
February 9, 2024
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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February 7, 2024 Hosting a Valentine's Day Party? Black is the New Brown
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Hosting a Valentine's Day Party? Black is the New Brown
February 7, 2024
Elegant black and white, a touch of red, and some neutrals like this rustic woven placemat will round off your Valentine's tablescape. It is a classic approach to evoke a sense of natural comfort and simplicity because it is made from exotic natural vines. Available in a set of 4.


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January 29, 2024 Winter Warming Pumpkin Soup
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Winter Warming Pumpkin Soup
January 29, 2024
The perfect comfort food on a cold night is a warm casserole of pumpkin soup served in this Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Round Glass Casserole Baking Dish with a fitted, heat-resistant woven tray made of durable tropical vines. Without removing the top, you can view what's cooking via the glass casserole dish cover. Dinner will look spectacular since the glass casserole's look is beautifully balanced by the rustic, golden tone of the woven tray that adorns it.


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January 25, 2024 Traditional Glass Bakeware Baking Dish You Will Love
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Traditional Glass Bakeware Baking Dish You Will Love
January 25, 2024
This 1-quart capacity clear glass Anchor Hocking casserole dish presented in a woven basket by Calaisio is perfect for serving and baking casseroles, stews, lasagna, brownies, biscuits, desserts, and confits. It instantly dresses up your table with its comfortable, simple-grip handles made of strong, heat-resistant exotic vines. A beautiful rustic-elegant presentation of your favorite dishes. When you host meals with your family and friends, this cookware will look great!


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January 18, 2024 Scandia And Sferra 20% Off Winter Sale At Feathers!
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Scandia And Sferra 20% Off Winter Sale At Feathers!
January 18, 2024
Stay warm this Winter with 2 great sales at Feathers. Scandia Home items are 20% off through January 14th. Concurrently, Sferra products are 20% off through January 15th. All Scandia Home and Sferra products; bed & bath, robes & accessories, comforters & pillows, table linens, and more, are included except for custom/bespoke items. Stop in at 5408 Walnut St. in Shadyside to see the selection or place an order.
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December 17, 2023 The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
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The new threat: Chinese apps backed with Chinese factories
December 17, 2023
The Atlantic shares how Chinese factories have found a new way around U.S. retailers and into our homes: Chinese apps. SHEIN and other Chinese apps are bypassing Amazon to be a new leader in Chinese goods.  In addition to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and indie shops now have a new group of digital competitors embedded in customers’ pockets. 

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MATERIAL WORLD
IS THIS HOW AMAZON ENDS?
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December 7, 2023 Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
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Tableware Today Interview - Colin Riggs + Ned Voelker
December 7, 2023
It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured?
Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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December 7, 2023 THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
THE BLUES OF THE GRAYS
December 7, 2023
I have a friend who recently took a job with a respected women’s clothing retailer after 13 years of retirement. My friend, Leslie, a former school teacher, wanted to be of use and knew that retail was a great opportunity for seniors. She was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed her first week. She loved that the manager asked her to try on clothes she liked and then suggested outfits that would look good on her. Leslie even purchased a few of those suggestions, couture she never would have ...
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November 24, 2023 Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales Featuring 20% Off Yves Delorme!
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Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales Featuring 20% Off Yves Delorme!
November 24, 2023
Visit Glassworks and Cheeks and Feathers on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! Glassworks and Cheeks are offering 10% discounts both days. Feathers is delighted to offer 20% off Yves Delorme from November 24th – December 17th. All Yves Delorme products; bed & bath, robes & accessories, comforters & pillows, table linens, and more, are included except for Couture and custom/bespoke items. Stop in to take advantage!

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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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October 26, 2023 Yves Delorme Fall/Winter Sale At Feathers!
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Yves Delorme Fall/Winter Sale At Feathers!
October 26, 2023
Be cozy this Winter with an Yves Delorme promotion/sale at Feathers, from now through November 5th. All Pillows and selected Comforters and Blankets are 20% off one item or 25% off two or more items. Stop in at 5408 Walnut St. in Shadyside to see the selection or place an order.

Click here for Feathers items (Feathers section still being built. Yves Delorme items to be added).
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October 18, 2023 FATTORIA IN THE KITCHEN
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FATTORIA IN THE KITCHEN
October 18, 2023
Allow the comforting aesthetic of the Fattoria collection fill your kitchen with inviting feelings for all your cooking and baking sessions. View Post
October 5, 2023 Traditional Bakeware Bakes Evenly
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Traditional Bakeware Bakes Evenly
October 5, 2023
This 1-quart capacity clear glass Anchor Hocking casserole dish presented in a woven basket by @Calaisio is perfect for serving and baking casseroles, stews, lasagna, brownies, biscuits, desserts, and confits. It instantly dresses up your table with its comfortable, simple-grip handles made of strong, heat-resistant exotic vines. A beautiful rustic-elegant presentation of your favorite dishes. This kitchenware will impress your family and friends this holiday season.


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September 7, 2023 Oven to Table Bakeware
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Oven to Table Bakeware
September 7, 2023
Meatballs are a hearty, comforting food deserving a starring role at your dinner table. It`s a delicious casserole treat served in this Pyrex dish with Calaisio`s serving basket. This woven basket made of organic vines is durable enough to withstand a hot bakeware and easy to clean with a soft brush to keep the vines looking its best. A mild dish soap and water solution comes in handy for removing grease. The woven tray includes 1Qt Pyrex dish, 8” x 8”. 


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August 29, 2023 Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
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Celebrate the Simple, Delicious Pleasures of Good Pie
August 29, 2023
The best comfort food is delivered hot and fresh to your table, including this iconic circular pie dish from Pyrex with a convenient, heat-resistant, woven tray. Its earthy tone, created by sturdy organic vines, makes it ideal for any country, rustic, or American-style home environment. Have a wonderful dessert filled with love and sweetness!


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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 18, 2023 To Kill a Mockingbird
How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
July 18, 2023
Allbirds stock is down 95% since its November 2021 initial public offering. People may say the company launched the wrong products (did you buy one of their puffer jackets?) or tried to grow too quickly.  I believe there is a larger reason: you can’t scale a company by leading with an environmental message—which is Allbirds’s pitch. Consumers rank saving the planet as one of their least pressing concerns when making a purchase. The leading factors consumers look for when ...
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