We're feeling a bit green today with our Majolica collection. a single hand painted green leaf plate is accented by 2 green plates from Robert Haviland & C. Parlon. A grape leaf tureen and stand sits on the table also from our Majolica collection.
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Elevate your dining experience with our fun and vibrant Halo reversible placemats, now available in a stylish grass and navy combination.
These placemats are not only practical for protecting your table but also add a pop of color and personality to your dining decor. Whether you're hosting a casual brunch or a formal dinner party, these placemats are sure to impress your guests with their versatility and modern design!
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A little birdie told us there is a golfing event happening next week…so we decided to round up our favorite products for the perfect Masters watch party!
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What your business can learn from the celebrated economist Daniel Kahneman
April 3, 2024
Daniel Kahneman, the celebrated economist, passed away last month. The Nobel Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner gave us insights into the economics of the mind, such as people fearing loss more than gain, making short sighted decisions, and overly relying on feelings.
We can often use Mr. Kahneman's insights in our business's daily operations.
21 ways Gift Reggie is making it difficult for gift givers, registrants, and merchants
April 3, 2024
Our registry service handles 80,000 gift and wedding registries. We often come across other registry software and can see how it's affecting the merchant that is using it.
While eating breakfast and browsing the web via my phone, I recently came across RFD, a merchant in Albany, NY, that uses Gift Reggie (an app that is added to a Shopify Store).
I observed 21 problems while reviewing the merchant's registry service. I initially wrote the issues down on a paper tablecloth...
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As a store owner, you know how important it is to choose a registry service that works well for you, your employees, your registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). In addition to working well, the registry service should offer your store good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. MyRegistry.com offers gift registry creation and management features that integrate with a retailer's Shopify ...
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How Shop Local's software quickly populated the online store for a favorite Newton, PA retailer
March 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Home Tonic in historic Newton, Pennsylvania, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. This home furnishings, accessories, gifts, and design shop is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia. They are a favorite of Bucks County residents and visitors.
Home Tonic saved $4,120 and 6 Weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform. They have chosen Shop Local to expand their online ...
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Who's ready to infuse some artistic charm into their decor? 👀 Our Rosy Check kitchen pieces double as a showstopper on your stove or countertop. Begin collecting your favorite pattern - starting with a tea kettle.✨
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Happy Easter! Our luxury melamine collection, Alegria, is perfectly suited for both outdoors and indoors. With a charming pearl rim and a brilliant surface, the generous round dinner plate may be paired with other white dining pieces--a 9" salad plate and a cereal bowl--for a coordinated serving set. An Easter table setting with a carefree and modern, Beatriz Ball twist! The plate has the luster, heft and look of a ceramic piece. Made of luxury melamine for everyday enjoyment, ...
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Spring is in the air and are serving up desserts in our favorite spring inspired pieces; dessert trays, dessert bowls and footed cake plates shown in apple green lace, pink lace, cobalt blue lace, Tobacco leaf, and Blue Canton.
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Use your classic Michael Aram pieces this Easter ... which is just a few days away! From dyed eggs to jelly beans and Tulips, our Pomegranate Collection looks lovely.
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Select a theme that reflects your personality and the spirit of Easter. Coordinate your tableware with the chosen theme to create a cohesive look.
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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.
Jim Shreve made Baccarat hip. Now, he and his longtime partner, Mark Brashear, along with Sally Burnside, the former Baccarat sales V.P., intend to do the same for DeVine Corp., the 32-year-old distributor of elite European brands. You're invited to the opening!
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Congrats to you all. This is very exciting. Tim, we’ve known each other since before you started DeVine Corp., 32 years ago. You’ve been looking for the right opportunity to retire. TIM ...
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MIKASA’s powerhouse COUNTRYSIDE franchise continues its domination decades after their launches. Tapping into the zeitgeist of the times, the patterns’ staying power is testament to compelling classic design, line extensions, and passionate fans.
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IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE MIKASA’s FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE DEBUTED, the perfect panacea to a formal-dominated dinnerware domain. The scalloped, edged, and curved creamware provided the ideal ...
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A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
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