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June 17, 2024 Gold Pavé Clover Frame
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Gold Pavé Clover Frame
June 17, 2024
Here's the newest addition to our popular Clover collection.  Inspired by the historic quatrefoil design—a decorative element utilized in architecture and the arts for millennia. Gold finished pewter, adorned with pavé hand-set clear European crystals. Elegant champagne hued moiré silk back, with easel designed for vertical or horizontal placement. Three sizes available.  Also offered in silver.
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March 27, 2024 RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS by MICHELLE HSIAO
March 27, 2024
Many years ago, as a new assistant at Lord & Taylor, the buyer cautioned me to not get too attached to people or merchandise. His wisdom was not cold-hearted, but a cautionary tale to keep emotional attachments in check. I was there to deliver strong financial results and if something wasn’t selling, I shouldn’t harp on it, but mark it down and move on. And, as far as work relationships were concerned, I should be a good coworker but not get attached to colleagues.

All these ...
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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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July 25, 2023 This and That
This and That
July 25, 2023
I have a stack of virtual news clippings that either struck my fancy, taught me something new, or just made me shake my head in bemusement. On their own, they may not be enough for me to make a point, but together they have a thought-provoking synergy (and I'm sure I'll figure out what that is by the end of this column).

Our industry has been negatively affected by the loss of American manufacturing after we entered a long stretch of automation and outsourcing in the late 1970s; every ...
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May 3, 2022 The Prestige
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The Prestige
May 3, 2022
While eating a slice of coal-fired pizza at Arturo’s in Soho yesterday, and getting an occasional whiff of Houston Street garbage, I had to admit: I was at a loss for insight to share with my coworkers this week.  Each week, I send out a motivational message to my team that precedes a summary of what they accomplished. We call this report the Brick report. This would be my seventy-second Brick introduction: What else could I say--and would they miss it if there was not an introduction...
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November 29, 2018
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November 29, 2018
Jimmy Smith Jewelers...Huge Retirement Sale!!! Deal of the Day!! 1.50ct. total weight diamond pave hoop earrings. Was. $7500.00, Today Deal of the Day only!!! 2495.00. Only one pair available..Don't miss this deal. Jimmy Smith Jewelers, 2306 6th Ave SE, Decatur. View Post
February 25, 2017
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February 25, 2017
Do you shop on Amazon? How about gilt or other online-only sites? Today's WSJ reports how shopping at some websites may be hurting your neighbors and fellow Americans by getting them fired. Almost 400 department stores are going to close across America--resulting in 1,000s of jobs being cut. I hope that our neighbors quickly get new jobs in what may come next. In the meantime, I encourage us to shop online at local websites and support our communities. Shopping online locally helps support local...
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January 30, 2017
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January 30, 2017
It is hard to believe that 20 years has passed since Arte Italica was first created by Ann Skidmore, a stay at home mom in CA. Ann started Arte Italica from her home and the first shipments were from her garage, with all the family helping out! A couple of years later, Arte Italica moved its offical office to NY and began warehousing on the east coast. Her dream had come true and years of beautiful Italian products were born!

It was pewter that Ann fell in love with and was the inspiration for...
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February 23, 2015
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February 23, 2015
Inspired by Portuguese cobblestone pavement, “Calçada Portuguesa”, the new demitasse cup & saucer collection from Vista Alegre is a chic tribute to Lisbon. View Post
February 21, 2015
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February 21, 2015
Inspired by Portuguese cobblestone pavement, “Calçada Portuguesa”, the new demitasse cup & saucer collection from Vista Alegre is a chic tribute to Lisbon. View Post
November 24, 2014
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November 24, 2014
Patterned after Portuguese cobblestone pavement, Calçada Portuguesa, Vista Alegre's newest collection is a chic tribute to Lisbon. View Post
Press: Shop Local & Bridge in the News
Tableware Today Column: Saying I Do To Registries
Tableware Today Column: Saying I Do To Registries
October 2024

Tableware Today: New Leaderboard Column from Shop Local
Tableware Today: New Leaderboard Column from Shop Local
August 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Florida Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Florida Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
April 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Tennessee Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Tennessee Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
April 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Louisiana Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Louisiana Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
April 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Delaware Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
April 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Pennsylvania Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants in Pennsylvania Get Google Sales Leads 🔍
March 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get Sales Leads in Mississippi
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get Sales Leads in Mississippi
March 2024

Shop Local Merchants Are 60% of Google Page 1 Results in South Carolina
Shop Local Merchants Are 60% of Google Page 1 Results in South Carolina
March 2024

Shop Local Merchants Are 50% of Google Page 1 Results in Georgia
Shop Local Merchants Are 50% of Google Page 1 Results in Georgia
March 2024

Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get More Sales Leads than Big-Box Stores Using Google
Shop Local Helps Indie Merchants Get More Sales Leads than Big-Box Stores Using Google
February 2024

Shop Local Retailers Rank on Page 1 of Google in 60% of States
Shop Local Retailers Rank on Page 1 of Google in 60% of States
February 2024

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