When I flew home yesterday from Charleston, while most people were seeking relief from their sunburns and reminiscing about their vacations, I was delving into The Wall St. Journal’s profile on Tracy Britt Cool, an ex- Berkshire Hathaway star. Mrs. Cool’s new company Kanbrick invests in businesses with $10m - $50m in revenue. What does Mrs. Cool look for when investing in a company? People and moats.
At Bridge, we’re reading Jim Collins’ Beyond ...
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A traditional school of fish was the original inspiration for Vietri's Pesci Colorati collection. The Figural Fish Platter, pictured along with the "tail" of a serving bowl and salad plates, brings Pesci Colorati to life with layers of handpainted color. The maestro artisans also handcrafted the fish figure, using dishwasher safe Terra Bianca. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see our selection of pieces from this collection.
For when your guests can’t be tamed to the table… set up a gather & graze buffet with the help of Juliska's Al Fresco melamine and acrylic dinnerware and serveware. Father's Day is this Sunday so stop at Glassworks to find gift ideas, as well as outdoor entertaining pieces.
Father's Day is June 20th and Glassworks has plenty of gift ideas. The pictured Baccarat crystal tumblers are the Louxor Tumbler, with its diamond-shaped surfaces and inside ruffles, and the Harmonie Tumbler, with consecutive parallel cuts from top to bottom. Stop in at the Shadyside store to see the full range of gifts.
Recognized by the blue lattice border surrounding a variety of landscape scenes, this popular Chinese pattern inspired a number of European versions, most notably English stoneware. The most fashionable tables in the early American Republic were set with blue and white “Canton” or “Nanking” wares, named for the great Chinese trading ports from which they came. Chinese blue and white porcelain was in demand in this country well into the nineteenth century and has become a ...
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Happy Memorial Day From Glassworks! Thanks to all of those who have served our country!
Introducing Berry & Thread melamine - now in chic, Chambray blue. The perfect hue for every dining adventure... indoors or out, like this lovely luncheon table set. Juliska's new melamine dinnerware was made with the adventurous entertainer in mind. Durability meets design with the iconic Berry & Thread motif in chambray blue, allowing you to seamlessly entertain outside or inside. All of the items ...
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Over-sized versions of some of Nambé's most popular designs, the Grande Collection is the easiest way to create a stunning presentation both on and off the dinner table. Pictured from the top down are the Grande Wave Bowl - 16", Grande Marupa Bowl - 30", Grande Butterfly Bowl - 16", and Grande Lava Bowl - 22". Also available: the 24" tall Grande Totem Vase. Stop in the Shadyside store to pick your favorite.
Join us from 11 - 5 at our Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue. The Joseph Ribkoff representative will have the latest in denim fashions, along with matching tops and jackets.
* For every style of jeans tried on during the event, JR will donate $1 to the charity Dress for Success: https://dressforsuccess.org/
* For every purchase that includes JR denim, customers will receive a gift: a beautiful denim cross body bag (while quantities last).
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Spoil Mom with a beautiful brunch, like this pretty Petal Pink set up featuring this new hue of Juliska's Country Estate Dinnerware. Glassworks and Cheeks have lots of last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas. Stop in to find your perfect gift.
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.
All of Baobab's candles are hand-poured in Belgium into glass that was hand-blown by master craftsmen in Poland, making each one completely unique. Click here to shop for Baobab on this website.
These magnificent objects of decoration are inspired by faraway places and wild nature, with the brand’s iconic perfumes. In a transparent hand-blown glass with black details, the pictured Black Pearls scented candle is as precious as the black pearls from which it draws its name. The Black...
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We will be at PAINT Nail Bar - Pittsburgh on Saturday from 10 - 2 with a sampling of Tabletop and Lingerie from Glassworks and Cheeks. The Nail Salon is located in Bloomfield at 5201 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Check out this new local business and pop in for pretty spring nails. Hope to see you there!
I’d like to see publications across the country running stories like this.
Ps-The Times has a weekly shopping section in which it lists five products. Often the majority of items shown have a link suggesting the reader purchase the item at amazon.com. I’d like to see the Times update its reporting in this weekly article to suggest buying from indie stores.
Join us from 10 - 6 at our Squirrel Hill location, 5873 Forbes Avenue. The Joseph Ribkoff representative will have Wear Now - Spring & Summer pieces and early Fall preview fashions (over 300 pieces). Complimentary gift with purchase. Raffle prizes for $100 JR gift certificates. Stop in!
Introducing Clever Creatures! These ceramic pieces are hand-modeled by master artisans in Portugal and are sure to be smile starters & conversation pieces anywhere you put them. Use them on the table or as decor - and for so much more! Click here to shop for Juliska Clever Creatures on this website.
Pictured are the Butterfly Pitcher, Bunny Butter Dish, Lamb Lidded Jar, Ram Serving Bowl/Planter, Horse Serving Bowl/Planter, and assorted Juliska Planter/Saucer sets (also in stock).&...
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Getting ready for Easter? Explore all the shades and decorations of the Richard Ginori Uova (Italian for Eggs) Collection and find your own way to style them into your home. The Uova collection evokes the ancestral symbol of life, rebirth and fertility. Perfect furnishing accessories, sophisticated, and eclectic. Lose yourself in primordial beauty, which is born and regenerates, only to be admired. To see a sampling of the many colors of the Ginori 1735 Eggs, stop in at our Shadyside store.
Wouldn't you agree that people around the world are cleaner as they undertake to get beyond the global pandemic of Corona virus. It seems that it is time to stop advising people to do what we all have memorized about washing hands, social distancing and wearing masks. “Following simple handwashing practices is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness." Dr.Michele, MD, of the FDA says. “We can’t advise this ...
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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.
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.
New P.J. Salvage Sunburst Modal Collection at Cheeks!
Lift your mood with the sunshine-bright tie dye pattern in P.J. Salvage's new collection. Made of super comfy modal jersey, each piece is soft, smooth, and breathable. Modal jersey is also strong fiber that preserves its color; it is resistant to washing and will not become blurred quickly. Stop in at either store to see the selection.
New at Glassworks from the Juliska Country Estate collection, featuring idyllic Seaside scenes!
Dive into the crisp water and explore the animal and plant life on the band of the scalloped Seaside dinner plate. Festooned with marvelous creatures in sunwashed pastels, this charming plate layers beautifully with many different patterns. Pack a stack of these plates for a beachside picnic or bring them out to the patio for an impromptu dinner date under the stars.
The beauty of a Tuscan garden, reimagined. Handpainted green sprigs from the aromatic Tuscan gardens decorate the Erbe collection. Close your eyes and imagine the expansive gardens while breathing in the aroma of fresh herbs on your windowsill. Made of dishwasher safe Terra Bianca. Stop in at Glassworks in Shadyside to see the collection.