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June 15, 2021 Roasted Nut Mix Feasting
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Roasted Nut Mix Feasting
June 15, 2021
Get into entertainment with crunchy nutty sweets easily served in these timeless woven sectional servers. Less prep, more fun! Comes in 2 or 3 square glasses.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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June 2, 2021 Stylish Vanities
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Stylish Vanities
June 2, 2021
Modern styling meets hand-woven tissue box cover crafted from natural vines. This natural rustic chic allows storage of small-count size square tissue boxes.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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June 1, 2021 Bonjour! It’s the first of June. What are you up to today?
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Bonjour! It’s the first of June. What are you up to today?
June 1, 2021
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy First Day of June!


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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May 7, 2021 Why Not Treat Mom To An Authentic Afternoon Tea On Mother's Day?
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Why Not Treat Mom To An Authentic Afternoon Tea On Mother's Day?
May 7, 2021
A thoughtful way to spend some quality time with your mom sipping tea and enjoying quality time. 

CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability


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April 21, 2021 Rustic Organic Accent
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Rustic Organic Accent
April 21, 2021
Celebrate Earth Day with eco-chic centerpieces that cut down on waste. Calaisio`s square placemat with woven diamond pattern made from natural vines has a gorgeous organic texture that makes a lovely accent. 14 square inch, set of 4`s

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April 9, 2021 Introducing African Baskets from Beatriz Ball
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Introducing African Baskets from Beatriz Ball
April 9, 2021
“As a female designer, I am inspired by craft traditions of women from around the world,” said Beatriz Ball, her company’s Founder and Creative Director. “This new collection honors the remarkably intricately woven baskets of Africa, rendered in sand-cast metal with beautiful finishes. Versatile on the table, these bowls are amazing when grouped together as wall hangings.”

Beatriz Ball extends the innovative SIERRA MODERN Collection--featuring iconic designs in ...
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March 25, 2021 Happy Passover from Glassworks And Cheeks!
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Happy Passover from Glassworks And Cheeks!
March 25, 2021
Passover is this weekend! Celebrate with elegant new pieces from Michael Aram. Pictured are the Palm Celebration Cup, Wisteria Gold 6-Compartment/Seder Plate,  Palm Square Plate, and White Orchid Candleholders. 

Click here to shop for Michael Aram on this website.

We are following state guidelines by sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing masks, so you must also. For a private shopping appointment, please email us or call 412-915-1803.

Thank you to everyone who is ...
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March 25, 2021 Gifts of Faith from Beatriz Ball
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Gifts of Faith from Beatriz Ball
March 25, 2021
Six of the many unique religious gift ideas from Beatriz Ball. Make great heirloom presents for baby showers, baptisms, first communion, confirmation, graduation, birthdays, and holidays. All boxed for effortless gifting!
  • Save precious mementos of your little one's first years in the exquisite BABY Peek-A-Boo Cross Oval Keepsake Box shown above. The lidded metal box features an embossed cross on the top and contains a "peek-a-boo" surprise--another cross--sculpted on the base
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March 1, 2021 Amazon ONLY Ships Sofas; It Doesn't Use Them
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Amazon ONLY Ships Sofas; It Doesn't Use Them
March 1, 2021
What Percent of Your Store Should Be a Warehouse?

These days, ugly Amazon warehouses are beating up pretty retail stores. Many stores in 2020 had record online sales that made up 40% or more of revenue, but they are struggling because they had to bear the burden of retail stores. Retail stores cost more per square foot to rent, furnish, and maintain. They also cost more to staff. A warehouse person need not be a people person and a snazzy dresser; they can exhibit anger management issues and ...
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February 28, 2021 Ugly Amazon Warehouses > Pretty Retail Stores
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Ugly Amazon Warehouses > Pretty Retail Stores
February 28, 2021
When we watch or read the news, we can see how important what we do is. We can see big and small retailers struggling to pivot to multi-channel   Many stores had online sales that made up 40% or more of revenue, but they also had to bear the burden of retail stores. Retail stores cost more per square foot to rent, furnish, and maintain. They also cost more to staff: a warehouse person need not be a people person and a snazzy dresser; they can exhibit anger management issues and ...
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February 25, 2021 Boldly Sophisticated Luxe Frames
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Boldly Sophisticated Luxe Frames
February 25, 2021
Inspired by wildlife, but at home in the most civilized of interiors, these luxe frames add a touch of glam to any room.

Beatriz Ball frames feature textures and motifs that elevate any photo into a work of art. The three Pieles Croc frames--holding 5x7, 4x6 and 3x3 inch photos--are distinguished by intricate crocodile hide textures glowingly rendered in a silvery sandcast aluminum alloy. With boldly sophisticated styling, the square FRAME Pieles Croc 3 x 3 makes a glamorous gift for men. ...
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September 26, 2020 41 Madison in 1892
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41 Madison in 1892
September 26, 2020
When we visit the New York Tabletop Show next month, it's fun to think about what was there before. One hundred years ago, there was a giant entertainment complex across the street from 41 Madison: Madison Square Garden. Yes, that Madison Square Garden.  Years later, it would move uptown.
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September 26, 2020 New Yorker Magazine Cover: Mom & Pop Mega Super Store
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New Yorker Magazine Cover: Mom & Pop Mega Super Store
September 26, 2020
In some ways, Bridge makes this cover true: we allow small mom and pop stores to offer massive, 'mega' online stores. For example, the Ivy House store in Dallas, Texas, is just 2,000 square feet with three employees--yet with Bridge's software offers a website with 54,383 products. View Post
April 20, 2020
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April 20, 2020
Perfect for formal and casual entertaining, these Moser shot glasses are the toast of the town in a variety of colors. The “ice bottom” pattern of a square-cut base, attributed to Rudolf Eschler and first produced in 1934, still raises the bar on elegant design with its rich proportions and striking, modern lines. View Post
March 14, 2020
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March 14, 2020
We are Showcasing our beautiful Oyster Shell Candle on the Annieglass Square Pedestal Slab.  This piece is available with 24kt Gold Trim.  We have loved using this pedestal in Power Rooms for the ultimate Soap Dish.  FREE ENGRAVING on all Annieglass purchases now until March 25th.   Perfect opportunity to add a Special Engraved Message too your Gifts for many Occasions.  Weddings | Bridesmaids | Graduation | Mother’s Day | Anniversary | Birthday | Housewarming | ...
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February 4, 2020
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February 4, 2020
Stoneware bakers available in white, gray, blue and claret/red!   Choose from rectangular, round and square.  The durable ceramic stoneware with our signature, softly sponged glaze.  Made in Portugal.  Dishwasher and microwave safe.  Oven safe to 450 degrees. View Post
October 28, 2019
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October 28, 2019
Where is retail growing? Warehouses, shares today’s WSJ. Blackstone, the private equity company, has amassed 800 million square feet of warehouse space. View Post
October 27, 2019
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October 27, 2019
Does traffic seem worse? It may be your neighbors’ 1.5 million daily packages being delivered, shares today’s Times.

My neighborhood is bombarded by trucks—and delivery people often ringing every apartment buzzer in a building to contact just one apartment.

Interesting stats from the article:
+ Homes now get more packages delivered than businesses.
+ Traffic speeds have slowed over the last decade.
+ 2 million square Feet of warehouse space is being built in NYC.
+ Carbon dioxide emissions ...
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September 9, 2019
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September 9, 2019
Your dining table should say a lot about you, so why not personalize your favorite piece? View Post
August 9, 2019
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August 9, 2019
Is it football season yet? We can't wait to start hosting watch parties again, like this adorable setup from @lyraandjanekitchen. View Post

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