ARTE ITALICA AND CROWN LINEN DESIGNS 2024 CATALOG IS HERE!
In keeping with this year's vibrant color trend, we're excited to announce many new linen colors including, Limoncello, Citron and Magenta.
We are also excited to add the Rialto Collection, a Venetian inspired colored glass and two styles in colored dinnerware, Fiori and Imperial. Ranging from soft pink to bright blues, it will liven up any table setting!
Thank you so much for your partnership with us. Wishing you a ...
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What Threads can teach us about leveraging our existing network when launching a new service.
July 22, 2023
Threads, a new Twitter-like service from Meta, the owner of Instagram, launched this month and almost immediately attracted 40m active daily users. The service’s growth has since stalled and now has just over 10m daily users, but that is still commendable. The Wall Street Journal shared that this impressive launch was largely possible because Meta used its built-in network of one billion Instagram users. This user base helped it overcome the “cold start” problem of acquiring ...
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Designed in homage to the arches that adorn Venice’s most iconic bridge, this unique glassware, finished by hand, requires a multi-step process that is executed by artisans. No two are exactly alike, and subtle nuances in depth of color and cutwork are to be expected and embraced.
Sir/Madam Rialto Glassware comes in four distinct shapes and fourteen signature colors. Shapes include: the Old Fashioned is ideal for a cocktail, while the Coupe serves up everything from champagne to sorbet, ...
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I recently bought a pair of jeans from the bike-lifestyle company Rapha. I find Rapha's stores, emails, and mission to be inspiring to Bridge, and I'll explain why.
First, you may ask, "What is Rapha?" Rapha is a product company that sells goods for biking, including shirts, shorts, helmets, and accessories. What is unique is the lengths it goes to foster a community (and sales!) by having a coffee shop in it, organizing riding events, offering members-only clothing...
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Watch this video to learn five proven steps to grow web sales. Join me and Gina Thesing from Ivystone as we pull back the curtain on industry trends and delve in to solutions indie stores are using each day.
Webinar includes:
Five key steps that a store must take.
A homework check list that you can tailor to your store.
Amazon not only hurts small stores when it steals their customers, but it also hurts small stores by disrupting their websites. Amazon and businesses that host with Amazon (on AWS) send bots to crawl competitors' websites. These bots take up bandwidth and create errors that delay real users from accessing the sites.
In the example shown, we see Amazon or one of its clients using AWS to crawl the indie store Dalton Brody and create an error that only a bot would create.
Bill English built the first computer mouse—a tool that I use every day. Thank you.
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September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018
We have welcomed a brand new into our hearts. James Brand Walton II
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October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017
Which retailer has closed the most stores this year? Payless shoes, according to Digiday. Weβve also seen more stores close this year than any other.
Ps- Thanks to Brian Altomore for introducing me to the smart publication Digiday βIβm gonna subscribe :)
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October 14, 2017
October 14, 2017
MEMORABLE SETTING! A true contemporary classic, the Dalton Flatware Collection makes every dining experience exceptional.
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June 16, 2017
June 16, 2017
Happy wedding week to Sarah and Dalton! May your years together be filled with joy!
Walk inside the mind of the designer: shown here is Alvar Aalto's house--the famous Iittala designer--in Helsinki. Thanks to my dear friend Meliza Weir for sharing these pics from Helsinki.
Iittala, which just joined Bridge as a Smart Brand this month, should be ready for syncing in June. :)
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May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
The Pine Needle is a store that specializes in fine china, decorative accessories, and fine European antiques. Located in Dalton, Georgia, The Pine Needle is known for it's southern tradition and charm. This store is 7000 sq. feet of fabulous! And now they are even more fabulous because they are on Bridge!
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April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Do you agree with the the results from NY Times on wine glass recommendations?
At some point along every wine drinkerβs arc of discovery, the time comes to invest in a set of glasses.
Choosing the right one may seem complicated, confusing and occasionally overwhelming. The process can be fraught with anxiety, as many different glass styles are available, and points of view clash on what is proper and necessary.
POLISHED STYLE! Dalton flatware proves that less is more. Elegant design, legendary quality and dishwasher-safe convenience meet in a collection that offers less fuss and more enjoyment.
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Photo Credit: Skyla Walton via Green Wedding Shoes
Tip of the Day: "The wedding color palettes I'm seeing for spring and summer are beautiful muted pastels β think Caribbean sea or pale, pale pistachio green. For a fall/winter wedding, think about deep, dark green or my favorite combo: dahlia red paired with slate grey," says celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss from Mindy Weiss Events.
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Ercuis and Raynaud exhibit at the "French May" Festival in Hong Kong from May 4th to June 9th
From May 4th to June 9th, the "Splendour of the French Table" exhibition is showcasing our rich heritage during the French May Festival taking place in Hong Kong. Located in the Elements Shopping Mall, the exhibition traces the evolution of tableware in France since the 18th century.
Raynaud has selected pieces from amongst its heritage treasures that reflect the House's unique expertise and ...
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September 11, 2011
September 11, 2011
Making prices lower may be just as important as inventing a new product
I liked this article by Matt Ridley in the WSJ about the innovation of reducing prices. We often think of entrepreneurship as inventing something new; there are also those that find ways to make what exists but with a new twist that brings the price down and brings the item/service to the masses.
Excerpts:
A feature of innovation is that the greatest impact of a new idea comes not when the light bulb goes on over the geek's ...
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July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010
Maison France, hosted by The French Trade Commission, UBIFRANCE, exhibited at the Felissimo Design House June 22-24.
The event was an exclusive press and trade only showcase featuring a selection of home furnishings from France.
The purpose of the showcase was to establish new luxury designers in the US market and to introduce their newest collections. There were also many longstanding designers, such as Raynaud & Ercuis who participated and showcased their latest designs. There were over ...
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