The Soho Galena Rectangular Long Cutting Board is one you'll reach for whenever you chose to make a dramatic statement when entertaining.
With richly textured handles, handsome styling, and substantial wooden surface the board enhances anything you serve on it.
Featuring contrasting metal handles resembling bound leather strips, it looks great on the bar or coffee table.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy. and polished wood.
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
The art of Richard Ginori: Made from bright porcelain, this large Jardinière has a frieze covering its body, which is a decorative reworking of The Triumph of Galatea in bronze, made at the end of the eighteenth century by Late-Baroque Florentine sculptor Massimiliano Soldani Benzi. The moulded upper part, meanwhile, reflects the sobriety typical of the nineteenth century. The theme of the decoration is The Triumph of Venus and Love. The vibrant eccentricity of the curving movements of the ...
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May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Mother's Day is just around the corner!
The Soho Galena Rectangular Long Cutting Board is a perfect way to show your mother the appreciation she deserves.
With richly textured handles, handsome styling, and substantial wooden surface the board enhances anything you serve on it.
Featuring contrasting metal handles resembling bound leather strips, it looks great on the bar or coffee table.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy. and polished wood.
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April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Do you agree with the the results from NY Times on wine glass recommendations?
At some point along every wine drinkerβs arc of discovery, the time comes to invest in a set of glasses.
Choosing the right one may seem complicated, confusing and occasionally overwhelming. The process can be fraught with anxiety, as many different glass styles are available, and points of view clash on what is proper and necessary.
The Soho Galena Rectangular Long Cutting Board is one you'll reach for whenever you chose to make a dramatic statement when entertaining. With richly textured handles, handsome styling, and substantial wooden surface the board enhances anything you serve on it. Featuring contrasting metal handles resembling bound leather strips, it looks great on the bar or coffee table. Customized engraving makes it the perfect gift for a young bride.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy. and polished ...
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March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
Designed by Anna Ehrner. With hand-applied decoration of swirls of contrasting calligraphic lines, each Contrast piece is a unique work of art which can be used everyday and or highlight the holidays. The pure forms are crystal arenas for the drama of free-flowing patterns that bring out the inner nature of the glass. Pure shape bears up the patterns that bring out the inner nature of the glass, making every piece unique. These dramatic pieces work into any interior design scheme. functionally ...
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Recently, two business friends told me to check out Shopify. They said they were using it to manage online stores. Since my company Bridge offers e-commerce software to 200+ retailers, I was curious to see how Shopify compared.
I signed up for an account as if I were a retailer.
I thought the sign up process was pretty easy. They didn't even ask me for a password. They automatically gave me one that I could change later.
Imagine there was a retailer that specializes in gifts and it didn't offer gift wrapping? That would sound crazy, right? Well, that's the $40m, Wall Street-backed startup Zola. It does not offer gift wrapping on purchases for brides.
In contrast, most indie stores offer FREE gift wrapping on gifts.
If I had to choose between a gift-wrapped gift and a non-gift wrapped gift, I think the choice is obvious. :)
We're pleased to announce out newest Smart Brand is ready for syncing. Available at Neiman Marcus and other independent retailers, B By Brandie is not your grandmother's china. Read more about the company here:
With a love of entertaining and a passion for design, Brandie Gehan created B by Brandie. The legacy of sophisticated, high-quality home accessories offered by the brand comes from Brandieβs own upbringing. Her vision was inspired by the glamorous dinner parties her mother would host in ...
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September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Raise your Fall Wedding to lustrous new heights! Create a stunning centerpiece for your perfect wedding cake with the PEDESTAL Sculptura 15" Plate. Capture the moment with the contrast of a beautiful cake, dark wood and a brilliant pedestal base. Item #7107 $177
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May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016
Babele is the symbol that embodies all the characteristics that made Richard Ginori an institution in the field of porcelain, to sum up in a single collection perfection and know-how of Florentine manufacture. The design using different shades combined with contrast is the strong point of the Babele collection; contemporary joins tradition, without betraying the classical impression typical of the brand.
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May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016
We Are Not Broadway
I was chatting with a sales rep whom I highly admire this week about retail and he suggested that Neimans and Nordstrom could reverse their dipping sales by hiring more people and / or providing better in-store customer service. He likened going to the store as going to a Broadway show where if you offer a good experience, people will pay more and business will thrive.
Here are my thoughts on this: 1. We're not Broadway. Retailers sell commodities: hats, pants, cups, plates, ...
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March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016
Can't believe that Twitter is 10 years old...jeeze, we can't believe Bridge is 8 years old! The main difference between Bridge and Twitter: Twitter is gonna lose $100 millions of investors' money. It's not profitable and may close. In contrast, Bridge is profitable and growing. Great news on the horizon for Bridge members. ;)
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March 6, 2016
March 6, 2016
How often is Le Creuset mentioned on the Time's home page? Probably not too often - and yet this mention isn't likely the one the storied kitchenware brand wanted: it's about misleading customers. The biggest abusers of customers: online entities like Wayfair, Overstock, and Amazon.
In contrast, indy mom and pop stores don't have the lax morals, chutzpah, nor technical ability to pull the cons these big online players do.
This story is actually good reason to shop with your local store.
A perfect landing spot for the Elf and a happy landing spot for your holiday ornaments, our new SOHO Atelier Medium Bowl! Parisian elegance and sophistiction in a design with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair. The versatile SOHO Atelier Medium Bowl contrasts classical acanthus leaf detail with handmade metalwork in a bowl that is equally at home with your casual dinnerware, or dressed up for a party. Ideally suited for a variety of serving needs, the bowl coordinates with our other sculptural SOHO ...
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November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015
Zappos wants more people to call it, according to today's WSJ. Its phone number is on each web page. In contrast, Amazon (which owns Zappos) doesn't list its phone number. How does your business view customer service? If it's "Call Me Maybe," it may be time to reconsider.
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October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
Gleaming 24K plating lends bold contrast to stainless steel in this luxe flatware by Ricci Argentieri. "Bramosole Gold"
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October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Gift baskets with handles in leather, combining the best of Portuguese manufacturing, highlighting its pure form. In Jardinière, Carsten Gollnick applied a language of great sensitivity, contrasting the warm tones of leather with the exquisite shine of porcelain, keeping the aesthetic and cultural identity of the object. By Vista Alegre Portugal.
NEW Metalware Introductions for Fall! We are so thrilled to offer the CUTTING BOARD Soho Galena Large Round Textured metal handles, resembling bound strips of leather, are a notable feature of the hefty Soho Galena Large Round Cutting Board from the CUTTING BOARD Collection. Sandcast of decorative metal, the silver handles offer a dramatic contrast to the richly colored wood of this substantial cutting board. Ideal for serving your favorite cheeses or charcuterie. Makes a welcomed gift. Brides ...
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January 12, 2015
January 12, 2015
Bordallo Pinheiroβs newest collection was inspired by tropical flora, including Lilies, Birds of Paradise and Alpinia. These exotic flowers are portrayed in vibrant reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows, and are contrasted against a dark background of silhouetted vegetation. The collection is beautifully hand-painted and offset with transparent glazes, bringing the flowers to life and marrying a classical naturalism with a contemporary sensibility.
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