Time. It's a concept that permeates every aspect of our lives, either consciously or not. From the small moments of our daily routines to the grandest, long-term plans, time shapes every facet of our lives.
“Yesterday is gone…”
It's weighed heavily on me recently, consuming my brain space in a desire to understand it in its entirety. To share, here is a short (but not at all complete) example of the train of thought from a night this week surrounding the idea of "time...
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41 years ago, VIETRI Founder and CEO Susan Gravely went on a fairytale trip to Italy with her sister and mother. They discovered the handpainted dinnerware of the Amalfi Coast, and they fell in love with the whimsical, colorful designs. They decided to fill their suitcases with the cheerful plates, and they returned home to North Carolina with dreams of a potential business.
"We excitedly unpacked the dinnerware we had brought home from the Amalfi Coast and eagerly showed it to our ...
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Our Peacock dinner service has a multitude of ancient meanings; Beauty, Good luck, Renewal, Royalty, Divinity, and Dreams to name just a few. Share these good fortunes with your friends!
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Reminiscent of found treasures from a Provencal French market, these whimsical wicker statement pieces are a wonderful addition to any entertaining enthusiast’s trove, ready to take decorating dreams to new heights. Made from sturdy woven rattan, the Provence Hot Air Balloons can stand alone on the table as a centerpiece or hang aloft from their convenient hooks. Rustic and romantic, they are especially enchanting when filled with floral arrangements and festooned with coordinating ribbons...
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Picture your friends gathered around a beautifully set table, enjoying delicious food and drinks while the sun sets in the background. It's time to make those dinner party dreams a reality!! Using our Bamboo collection will actually make your dream come true......
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This beloved red-beaded organic woven placemat can help you set the table of your dreams on Valentine's Day, whether you're having a romantic get-together, catching up with close friends, or enjoying the presence of family. With this unique woven placemat made by hand from natural, biodegradable vines, you can easily create the environment and enjoy the romantic and fantastic things that will inspire your dinner parties for the rest of the year. Offered as a set of four.
Kate Spade New York tableware and accessories has for two decades held a singular spot on retail shelves and on customers’ tables thanks to a timeless charm and chic stylings. Even after 20 years, the fun, fresh, playfully sophisticated, and refreshingly original collections from Lenox occupy a unique niche in the tableware pantheon.
Kate Spade’s contribution to fashion cannot be understated. She became synonymous with fashionistas everywhere when she started her fashion ...
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What we can learn about a company through its mission statement.
June 30, 2023
This past week, I read a mission statement from The Knot's corporate website (https://www.theknotww.com/). The statement included a paragraph and five principles. The paragraph describes what the parent company does. The statement says:
"We help couples around the world navigate and enjoy life’s biggest moments together. As a global company, our industry-leading websites, top-ranked mobile apps, and trusted resources provide the most sought-after information, connections, and ...
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Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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Summer dining al fresco has never looked so chic! Make the most of our Acrylic drinkware + Melamine Collections for a perfect picnic look in style. 🍓🍉
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Patio furniture + garden decor = an outdoor oasis that dreams are made of! 🪴
Adding just a few pieces in your favorite pattern can make your outdoor space come to life. ✨
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Have the holiest, jolliest Holiday bar of your dreams with sparkling glassware and shimmering gold-tone serving pieces from Beatriz Ball.
The Venice all purpose glass is a celebration of traditional glassblowing techniques in a brilliantly clear and artfully detailed goblet—perfect for Christmas cocktails. (Venice champagne flutes also available.)
The new SIERRA MODERN Seattle medium round platter and Maia small oval bowl in champagne gold add a touch of class to the bar and are ...
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Have the holiest, jolliest Holiday bar of your dreams with sparkling glassware and shimmering gold-tone serving pieces from Beatriz Ball. The Venice all purpose glass is a celebration of traditional glassblowing techniques in a brilliantly clear and artfully detailed goblet—perfect for Christmas cocktails. (Venice champagne flutes also available.) The new SIERRA MODERN Seattle medium round platter and Maia small oval bowl in champagne gold add a touch of class to the bar and are dishwasher...
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March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
✨20% OFF✨ Barefoot Dreams Blankets, Cardigans and all Things Cozy?
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March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020
Pop, clink, sip... ? viva by VIETRI Rainbow is making all our champagne dreams come true.
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February 9, 2020
February 9, 2020
?Prepare to be Love-Struck ?The NEW Faded Rose BAREFOOT DREAMS Loungs Set is unlike any other. Pullover top with cuffed sleeves and adjustable drawstring waist is paired with track pant bottoms with relaxed elastic waistband for ultimate comfort. Made from ohh-so-soft crinkle jersey fabric.
Sweet dreams ? are made of cheese ? and our Western Antler Round Cutting Board! Thanks, @thehillcountrycottage for sharing this yummy photo with us!
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