Cucina Fresca, meaning Tuscan Kitchen in Italian, is inspired by the Tuscan landscape: the warm color of wheat, the rich red earth, the fresh greens of nature, the soft creams and whites of clouds, and the cool blues of skies and streams. The classic shapes are reminiscent of 14th-century pottery, and the lush glazes and raw terra cotta edges honor the essence of Tuscany. Stop by Glassworks to get a rustic, handcrafted authenticity to your table!
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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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QUEEN ELIZABETH WOULD CERTAINLY APPROVE. Herend's Queen Elizabeth Collection, which includes a ten-piece tea set, bonbon, and corgi Fishnet figurine, is targeted not just to Anglophiles and fans of the Queen, but to anyone who wishes to own a beautiful, unique piece of Herend, says Kimberley Kimball, president, Martin's Herend Imports. "When the Queen passed last year, the Herend manufactory sought out our input about their idea of creating some commemorative pieces celebrating her 70-year ...
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Park Haus has been awarded Best of Lincoln Parish in the Gifts Category for 2023. We consider this such an honor to be selected by you, our customers and friends! Our sincerest hope is that we live up to this award by providing a pleasant shopping experience for all who enter. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a bride or a friend, or maybe for yourself, we are here to help you find that “special something”…for living and for giving!
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People socialize over food and special occasions. Setting attractive tablescapes emphasizes the significance and value of the event and your party guests. For patriotic celebrations, Memorial Day weekend is a time for getting together with loved ones. What better way to honor this moment than to decorate the table with these organic vine-based beaded woven placemats? Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Summer is around the corner and we know hosting your friends and family will be in full swing! π₯³ Our pro tip: Plan an unforgettable garden party with MacKenzie-Child's as the guest of honor. π€π€
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What an honor to be featured in the Sunday edition of The Mercury News.
"It has been 40 years since Morhauser launched Annieglass in a tiny studio in downtown Santa Cruz... By the mid-1990s, then-first lady Hillary Clinton invited Morhauser to attend a White House celebration of American artists, and Morhauser had moved her company to her current 17,000-square-foot studio, allowing it to grow to the 22 employees it has now. The studio operates 30 kilns and turns out more than 20 ...
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With every figurine, there is the challenge for Herend's painters to honor and herald what the sculptor has accomplished in form. Here, after careful study of the subject in white, section by section, layer by layer, the artist has applied a complex painting style befitting this crested beauty, one of the largest and most memorable forest birds in North America. Alas, even noble birds like the pileated woodpecker can't escape the everyday, such as feeding a pair of very hungry offspring.
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Bring a piece of Italy to your home with Modi! Designed to honor the iconic designs of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, the Modi collection reimagines his work’s characteristic surreal and elongated shapes in a crisp white palette. The statues are intriguing and chic pieces that will elevate your home. Stop by the Shadyside store to see all 3 pieces.
How we can honor those that came before us in the retail industry.
March 2, 2023
The founder of Juan Pollo Chicken, Albert Okura, passed away last week at the age of 71. Mr. Okura envisioned Juan Pollo, a fast food chain with 25 locations in Southern California, as a household name that would someday sell the most chicken in the world. He believed in this so much that he bought the site of the original McDonald’s restaurant, located in San Bernardino, CA, in 1998—not to turn it into a Juan Pollo restaurant but rather into a museum to honor his fast food industry....
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Cucina Fresca became one of VIETRI's most beloved dinnerware collections. An American Design Award winner, this collection is fresh, warm, and irresistibly Italian, and we are thrilled to bring it out of retirement in honor of VIETRI's 40th anniversary.
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I was happy to learn that our friends at Savannah Bee and Ivystone have expanded their relationship. Savannah Bee, a partner in our Bridge Product Syncing service, has expanded its representation with Ivystone, also a Bridge partner, to cover more sales regions. Ivystone will now cover the honey brand across the country, supplementing the brand with 85 sales reps. (Previously, Ivystone only represented the brand in the Northeast.)
The famed, influential Medicis ruled Florence during the Renaissance, which was a time of prosperity in Florence. The traditional Medici coat of arms is beautiful and ornate. Vietri's new Medici collection takes a modern spin on it by highlighting one of it's components: the golden palle. At once historic and contemporary, Vietri's Medici Gold Dinnerware honors Italian heritage while also exuding fresh inspiration. Swing by the Shadyside store to see the collection.
Let`s celebrate America together today, to remember and honor all the brave heroes who served. Kick off a modern patriotic theme with a twist of nature-inspired placemats and napkin rings by Calaisio. The natural vines and its neutral tones are the perfect base for mixing and matching. Happy Memorial Day!
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Businesses like Walmart, Disney, and Discovery are bundling services and adding the “+” suffix to denote them (e.g. Disney+, Discovery+, W+, etc.). In a recent article in RetailDive, we learn that Walmart is giving its customers free, six-month trial Spotify accounts. I think W+ bundling services is smart. Last week, I compared running a gym to offering software. I spoke about bundling services with things that people like to increase their usage, such as work ...
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Nostalgic coffee time. There`s nothing like reminiscing with veterans over a good cup of coffee and pastries. Happy Veterans Day! Honoring those who served.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Yes, our trays are not historic, but the story of the Sandwich is. The sandwich has come a long way from a hunk of beef and cheese between bread.
“The sandwich as we know it was popularized in England in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Legend has it, and most food historians agree, that Montagu had a substantial gambling problem that led him to spend hours on end at the card table. During a particularly long binge, he asked the house cook to bring him something he ...
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After many years blowing private label glass for well-known brands, you can now feature IVV brand in your store. We are honored to be featured on Neiman Marcus' site and, other luxury and fashion home decor retailers are placing fall orders now - thank you! Contact Bill Follett for more information and a local sales representative - [email protected]
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