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July 12, 2023 Summer Staple
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Summer Staple
July 12, 2023
Looking for a versatile piece for your summer needs? Look no further than the Berry & Thread Melamine Platter! From serving ice cold beverages to late-night snacks al fresco, this platter is a summer staple you won't want to be without. 🍋 View Post
July 10, 2023 70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
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70% of Brands Offer Free Shipping
July 10, 2023
Shop Local analyzed the websites for the top-40 selling brands in the tabletop and giftware industry. We assessed what promotions and discounts, such free shipping, brands offer. Shop Local did this because a product's price, which is impacted by discounts, is often the leading factor when shopping online. 70% of the brands surveyed by Shop Local offer free shipping.

Brand Study Findings: 
  • Of the 40 brands, 28 (70%) offer free shipping. 
  • For brands that offer free
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July 3, 2023 THE CONTENTIOUS HISTORY OF THE MARGARITA AND ITS ICONIC CLASS
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THE CONTENTIOUS HISTORY OF THE MARGARITA AND ITS ICONIC CLASS
July 3, 2023
Learn the contentious history of the margarita, its iconic glass, and how to make them.  We will also be tasting them as well.  The value of your ticket is redeemable with your purchases of the evening.  Thursday July 22, from 6pm to 8pm. View Post
July 2, 2023 Cheese and Fruit Platter for the Fourth of July Centerpiece
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Cheese and Fruit Platter for the Fourth of July Centerpiece
July 2, 2023
Love how this handwoven accent looks with a Corelle white oval dish in a rich, shimmering, rustic tone that is fashioned from 100% pure and natural exotic vines. Any festive occasion is easily complemented by its earthy shine, which also beautifully displays any food presentation. White laminated glass by Corelle is used to coordinate with the oval tray's surface. A happy Fourth of July weekend to all!


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability






 
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June 29, 2023 New Juliska Provence Rattan Collection & Al Fresco Dinnerware For 4th Of July Picnics!
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New Juliska Provence Rattan Collection & Al Fresco Dinnerware For 4th Of July Picnics!
June 29, 2023
Take your July 4th entertaining to new heights with pieces from Juliska's Provence Collection! Summer is the perfect time to add a natural and rustic yet refined touch with these stunning hand-woven rattan serving pieces and accessories. Don't sacrifice style for your picnic dinnerware & drinkware, your sun-drenched backyard parties pair perfectly with Juliska melamine and acrylic! Stop in at the Shadyside store, where we have these pieces in-stock.

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June 27, 2023 Recipes for Brunch - Kitchen Collectibles
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Recipes for Brunch - Kitchen Collectibles
June 27, 2023
This easy-to-make beef burrito casserole will quickly become a household favorite! This meaty casserole is presented using a 2 Qt Pyrex glass baking dish and a heat-resistant handwoven serving tray made of sturdy, exotic vines.  With the addition of this creative serving dish, your meal will have an additional distinctive touch. Furthermore offered in 3QT & 4QT.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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June 26, 2023 Celebrate This Tasty and Delicious Fruit This Summer
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Celebrate This Tasty and Delicious Fruit This Summer
June 26, 2023
Watermelon contains 92% water, did you know that? It makes sense as to  why it's so refreshing, making it a delicious way to rehydrate. In this handcrafted, organic woven bowl with a 2Qt glass insert, delectable, luscious fruit is presented. Nothing beats escaping the heat with the coolest fruit of the season in this rustic, earthy setting! Available in 4QT as well.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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June 24, 2023 Showcase Your Hosting Style
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Showcase Your Hosting Style
June 24, 2023
This glass serving dish is a gorgeous table element that will inspire you to host gatherings every week this summer. It will display how you host. Its glass bottom highlights the stunning handwoven geometric diamond patterns in earthy tones fashioned from natural organic vines. 26" L x 9.25” W.  Available in other sizes and forms.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability



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June 22, 2023  A Summer Game Day Party Needs These Perfect Snacks!
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 A Summer Game Day Party Needs These Perfect Snacks!
June 22, 2023
Regardless of style, we all adore pizza. With this handwoven, casually elegant tray created from natural vines, you may enhance the quality of your pizza tarts serving. This tray with a woven pattern and glass bottom offers a welcoming touch of rustic nature. So this summer, enjoy a game day party with family and friends by tucking a napkin into your collar. Different sizes and shapes are available.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability

 
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June 21, 2023 SUMMERTIME
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SUMMERTIME
June 21, 2023
Joyful summer with Baccarat.

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June 20, 2023 Cocktail Hour Must-Haves
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Cocktail Hour Must-Haves
June 20, 2023
If you enjoy entertaining guests, having barware is a must! The Graham barware collection is perfect for shaking cocktails or serving them. 🍸 View Post
June 16, 2023 SUMMERTIME
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SUMMERTIME
June 16, 2023
The light of summer with Baccarat.

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June 15, 2023 Baccarat 4 Elements DOF Crystal Glass Set For Father's Day At Glassworks!
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Baccarat 4 Elements DOF Crystal Glass Set For Father's Day At Glassworks!
June 15, 2023
Father's Day is this weekend! Give Dad a top flight set of Double Old Fashioned glasses handcrafted of lead crystal. This Baccarat set was created to serve the cocktails offered exclusively at the Baccarat Hotel New York. The individual glasses are inspired by the four elements that make the legendary Baccarat crystal; Montaigne Optic (water), Perfection (air), Harmonie (earth), and Nancy (fire). Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the set or find other Father's Day gift ideas.

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June 14, 2023 New Feature: Easily Identify Synced Products 🔄
How to view products being Synced with your store.
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New Feature: Easily Identify Synced Products 🔄
How to view products being Synced with your store.
June 14, 2023
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: we've made it easier to quickly identify Synced products.

A new green Syncing icon indicates which products are being synced with your store:  

In the example shown, we see the Results page for The Ivy House's products in the Bar & Drinking Glasses department with the following:
  • On the image thumbnails, we can see the green Syncing icon on Bottega Del Vino Crystal products.
  • The icon appears on these products because
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June 9, 2023 New Styles Have Arrived!
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New Styles Have Arrived!
June 9, 2023
Check out the verdant Ivy collection, an expansive assortment of ring holders and boxes, and gold-hued options for fan favorite patterns Eleanor and Flora. Raise a glass to our new flute and stemware sets.  We have what you need, and it's in stock now. View Post
June 8, 2023 The Contentious History of the Margarita and its Iconic Glass
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The Contentious History of the Margarita and its Iconic Glass
June 8, 2023
Learn the history of the Margarita and its iconic glass!  Gregg will be your instructor and bartender.  Know this amazing history, learn how to make the perfect Margarita, and drink them up!  

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June 1, 2023 New Nambe' Pet Collection At Glassworks!
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New Nambe' Pet Collection At Glassworks!
June 1, 2023
Calling all pet lovers! Introducing the Nambé Pet Collection, featuring treat jars you’ll want to leave front and center on the counter. The Dog Treat Jar is an adorable interpretation of a pup, featuring the recognizable ears of a basset hound, meanwhile the Cat Treat Jar is a charming representation of a feline, showcasing its lovable pointy ears. With porcelain bases and wood lids, these storage containers blend with any decor and seal tight to keep the contents fresh. ...
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May 31, 2023 THE ART OF CELEBRATING LIFE
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THE ART OF CELEBRATING LIFE
May 31, 2023
Baccarat: bringing light, pleasure, and joy since 1764.

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May 30, 2023 Creative Ways to Serve One of America`s Favorite Foods
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Creative Ways to Serve One of America`s Favorite Foods
May 30, 2023
This woven tray, which was made with a touch of casual elegance and has a glass surface, enhances the dish's vibrant appearance and wonderfully captures the handcrafted appeal of your food presentation. The use of glass in conjunction with conventional weaving gives dishes a more rustic and natural appearance. Two sizes are offered.


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natural elegance, extraordinary durability







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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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