How Shop Local’s software helps an Austin, Texas institution renew its Registry program and see immediate results.
March 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Breed & Co., a retail store in Austin, Texas, has joined the Shop Local software platform to grow its online business. Breed & Co. made the decision to switch from their previous registry provider and recreate their registry program using Shop Local. Since revamping their registry program 3 weeks ago, Breed & Co. has saved $37,435 and 53 weeks in labor on website product maintenance through the Shop Local platform.
Live life in full bloom…throw open the windows and allow inspiration to take flight with blissful motifs, delightful hues and harmonious shapes to create havens of beauty in your own home and make everyday feel like a celebration.
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OUR SIGNATURE METALWARE, SIERRA MODERN & THANNI METALWARE: HANDMADE BY ARTISANS, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Our signature metal pieces are handmade, one at a time, by skilled artisans. More than 12 sets of hands are involved in the creation of each piece, making each one an original work of art. All items designed by Beatriz, recipient of multiple awards, including Designer of the Year, 2023 Tableware Awards of Excellence, for her products of beauty and relevance. Decorative, functional, and easy ...
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Utilizing the chance to add temporary color to last you till spring is ideal when done after Valentine's Day, which falls in the chilly months of winter. Calaisio's handwoven placemats, made from exotic vines, are a great way to decorate. Their organic earth tones complement delicate pastel tableware and accessories, allowing you to use your creativity to create a warm atmosphere in your winter house. Placemats with beads come in four-piece sets and are available in additional color options.
The Spring Summer 2024 season shows how Mariposa loves to applaud life's celebrations and milestones. From frames that capture and preserve precious memories, to exquisitely crafted glassware that brings cheer(s) to every day...to a playful gift and tableware partnership with the renowned designer, Rosanne Beck.
Mariposa's Spring Summer 2024 collection is now available!
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Year of the Dragon is coming soon but you still have time to order your dragon tableware in classic blue and white. Bring luck all year with this Chinese dragon design dating back to the period of the Emperor K’ang Hsi (1622-1722), available in dishes, serving pieces, tea pot, and a tajine.
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I often describe flatware as jewelry for the table, the accent that gives table settings a special flair.
Of course, unlike jewelry, flatware is essential. Used everyday, whether to savor a quick snack or enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, you put a spoon or fork in your mouth more often throughout the day than your toothbrush. For nearly two decades, I have worked in the metals division at Lifetime Brands, so I fully understand that choosing flatware relies on many factors. Our team has done ...
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It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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Perhaps his greatest achievement is Wave, which debuted in 2004 to rousing fanfare and has been at the top of the charts ever since. Chris Wile, another longstanding staffer (33 years), is president of Lifetime Brands/Metals (which owns ...
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As the new year is underway, there’s reason to be bullish (or, at least, not bearish) about what 2024 may have in store. Holiday retail sales increased 3.1% despite lingering inflation, thanks to robust job growth and strong wage gains, which came as a big relief for retailers. Price-conscious consumers are still spending, suggesting the economy is strong. “What we’re seeing this holiday season is very consistent with how we’re thinking about the economy, which is that it...
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As Christmas approaches, it's the perfect moment to plan and curate every detail for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day gatherings, especially regarding table settings and decor. Let Costa Nova be your partner in setting the stage for a memorable and enchanting holiday experience.
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Kate Spade New York tableware and accessories has for two decades held a singular spot on retail shelves and on customers’ tables thanks to a timeless charm and chic stylings. Even after 20 years, the fun, fresh, playfully sophisticated, and refreshingly original collections from Lenox occupy a unique niche in the tableware pantheon.
Kate Spade’s contribution to fashion cannot be understated. She became synonymous with fashionistas everywhere when she started her fashion ...
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