BERTIL VALLIEN is a gift to glass. The impressive portfolio of this prolific artist is haunting, memorable, and mesmerizing.
His 60-year career, spent advancing the craft of sand-casting, is a study of one man's existential questioning actualized on hypnotic works of art.
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BERTIL VALLIEN IS A 60-YEAR KOSTA BODA ICON, DESIGNING FOR THE BRAND SINCE 1963.
He is one of Sweden's most celebrated glass artists with numerous awards and museums exhibitions around...
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Meatballs are a hearty, comforting food deserving a starring role at your dinner table. It`s a delicious casserole treat served in this Pyrex dish with Calaisio`s serving basket. This woven basket made of organic vines is durable enough to withstand a hot bakeware and easy to clean with a soft brush to keep the vines looking its best. A mild dish soap and water solution comes in handy for removing grease. The woven tray includes 1Qt Pyrex dish, 8” x 8”.
Wondering how we made these Eye-clops Sugar Cookies? Simply tint any cookie dough with a few drops of green food coloring and bake them back to life! Once your cookies have cooled, add your candy googly eyes for a spooktacular final look! ๐ป
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Get into the entertainment with easy-to-serve crunchy, nutty treats on these vintage weaving sectional servers meticulously handmade by expert artisans from exotic durable vines. Its rustic hues blend beautifully with the colors of your favorite nutty candies which makes it look more tasty. Less preparation means more enjoyment! Comes in a set of two or three square glasses.
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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The handwoven cracker tray by Calaisio will offer your kitchen a hint of vintage charm. It has a geometric pattern and curved handles for further embellishment, both of which highlight the weaver's meticulous workmanship. A casual outdoor gathering is made easy and delightful by the earth tones of the natural vines used to create the décor. They are perfect for serving cookies, crackers, and other treats. Cracker baskets come in a set of 2.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary ...
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A special thanks to Ari Lowenstein, owner of the new Dallas catering service Ari’s Pantry, for hosting industry friends at his home. He cooked Italian specialities and his wife entertained us with stories about their new home. Ari treated us to ‘affogato,’ which he shared literally translates to ‘drowning,’ with Italian liquors.
Mille grazie, Ari and Amy ๐๐๐ฎ๐น
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How businesses keep customers coming back after they make a purchase.
June 8, 2023
Six Flags is updating its theme parks to encourage families to spend more time there and visit more often, according to this past weekend’s The Wall St. Journal. The theme park's president, Jeffrey Siebert, says that the nightly fireworks show is what the industry calls a “kiss good night.” After park-goers have spent the day spending, they perceive the show as a free, post-purchase gift with no strings attached. The fireworks thereby help the customer leave fulfilled and...
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The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would be ideal with culinary treats. Whatever the occasion, this organic decorative piece will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.
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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The New York Times shares a salacious story about Sherry-Lehman, a world-famous wine shop. The story recounts how the retailer was hit by tariffs, online competitors, and COVID shutdowns. It had borrowed excessively, which many retailers do. At first, it reads like a Bed Bath & Beyond obituary. But then the owners veered into the criminal realm. They sold rare wine to new customers that belonged to existing customers, in other cases didn’t deliver what was sold, and ...
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Our beautiful hand woven baskets make a perfect wedding or housewarming gift... or a lovely treat for yourself! These baskets come round or oval and are available in EIGHT different colors!
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The perfect subtle backdrop for your favorite serveware and tabletop accents is provided by this placemat. This beaded woven placemat, which is authentically made from natural exotic vines, would blend nicely with culinary treats inspired by the French countryside. Whatever the occasion, this organic table decor will add a chic, rustic touch to your table arrangement. Sold in sets of four and in a variety of colors.
We know that today’s modern man strives for excellence in every area. And doing your best often starts with looking your best.
From Night Treatment to Shaving Cream to Vitamin C Serum and much more, Notorious07 combines natural ingredients, innovative formulations, and sleek packaging to create an unforgettable start-to-finish grooming experience.
Like your wife’s products, our products look good, feel good, and smell good.
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Our Luster Bath Accessories are getting a brand new color today, Gold!
Our easy-care bath accessories are perfect for gifting or for treating yourself and elevating your home's aesthetics! Available as tissue box, soap dispenser, vanity tray, and waste basket.
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When you can see the complex weaving and earthy tones of the tray's glass bottom and serve bite-sized treats on it, the flavors are wonderfully delectable. This woven tray, which is made from organic vines and is individually produced by talented artists, will make your food celebration or family gathering more appealing. The natural colors of the vine may therefore vary slightly. Serving cheese, cold cuts, crackers, and other snacks on this classic platter is ideal.
HEREND HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS BRILLIANT WHITE PORCELAIN SINCE 1826. ON THE EVE OF THE HUNGARIAN MANUFACTORY’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY (YES, WE’RE A TAD EARLY), WE SALUTE HEREND’S GOLD AND WHITE DINNERWARE DESIGNS, IDEAL EXEMPLARS OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE.
HEREND IS KNOWN AROUND THE GLOBE AS ONE OF PORCELAIN’S finest producers, a favorite of royalty, aristocracy, and folks like you and me who appreciate unparalleled quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Herend’s smooth white ...
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It’s a formidable task, overseeing product development for all of Lenox’s flatware brands, which includes Lenox, Kate Spade, Oneida, Cambridge, Hampton Forge, Reed & Barton, and Gorham. Your tenures at Oneida and Bed Bath & Beyond, as the tabletop buyer, provide a solid foundation for this position.
Prior to Oneida, where I was senior product marketing manager when Lenox acquired us, I was at Bed Bath & Beyond for 12 years, most recently as the tabletop buyer. My whole ...
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