I chuckled when I was asked to author this column, as I have been known to have the last word from time to time. As I prepare to leave the industry that has given me so much (I eagerly accepted the opportunity to work in the gift and home area in 1986), I can vividly recall the excitement I felt when I first entered the creative space that we get to live and work in every day. I have been exposed to scores of creative people; I met and worked with artists and buyers who were inspired and ...
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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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Decorate with waste-free, eco-chic centerpieces. A stunning organic texture lends a lovely complement to Calaisio's square placemat with woven diamond pattern made from natural vines and expertly created by skilled artisans. It adds a vivid touch to entertaining and eco-friendly living. Size:14 sq inch, offered in set of 4.
In true Mariposa style, we've combined form and function with high design, creating patterns, that are indeed très chic. Add some pop to your everyday and outdoor dining! TRAYchic is like melamine, but better.
Serving up strong summer vibes on this chic beaded woven placemat gives your summer tablescape a flare. This unique vine-derived placemat, which inspires a summertime earthen tone and will look equally lovely while putting up fresh salads or seafood, will elevate your presentation. Set of 4.
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natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Understatedly coastal, Pesce Serena is a calm and chic way to bring seaside style to your summertime table. Each piece features handpressed detailing complete with a handsculpted fin, tail, and puckered fish mouth, and each one exemplifies what we love most about fine Italian craftsmanship-- that it is made by hand with love and creativity.
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Finish the table setting with this handwoven, authentically made beaded placemat fashioned from forest vines and prepare a French meal with the French countryside in mind. Every occasion will have a stylish, country flair with the addition of this ecologically friendly placemat in natural earthen tones. Set of 4.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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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.
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.
It's time for breakfast. In this chic woven bread basket, serve your favorite bread with warmth and coziness. Their naturally variegated colors and use of organic vines lend the table a rustic beauty. Available in 2 sizes.
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May 9, 2023
You've heard of Salsa-fy? It’s national, was started in Dallas, is used by 60,000 employees, and is used at more than 1,600 corporate locations. Salsa-fy helps businesses steer clear of trouble, offer the best value, and ensures profitability. You may interrupt me here and ask, “Jason, don’t you mean the software company Salesify?” No, I’m talking about the restaurant chain Chili’s and its approach to managing salsa, french fries, and its business. ...
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Time to graduate to a new level of sophistication!
Beatriz Ball’s shimmering GIFTABLES Sierra Croc Frame in a champagne gold tone features a sumptuously textured crocodile-inspired surface rendered fresh and new with a proprietary metallic finish. Designed to display a 4x6 photo (vertically or horizontally), the eye-catching frame looks stunning on a grad’s desk, shelf, or side table. The delightfully decorative piece adds a modern new edge to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning ...
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Rise and shine each morning with a solid routine and lots of hot, strong coffee! Add some organic, rustic-chic pieces to your coffee table, such as this handwoven placemat made from wild organic vines. Its rich and warm earthy coffee color hues that come from the vines' inherent rustic colors makes your coffee taste better. Set of 4.
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Summer dining al fresco has never looked so chic! Make the most of our Acrylic drinkware + Melamine Collections for a perfect picnic look in style. 🍓🍉
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Two traditional condiment server bowls with a contemporary eco-chic makeover. The exquisite glass crescent-shaped bowls are perfect for serving sliced fruits, sweets, nuts, and other condiments. In keeping with the glass' crescent shape, the pattern also features a lovely bowl that is skillfully and creatively woven. Due to its sturdy tropical vine construction, which resists distortion when submerged in water, it can easily be hand-washed with mild dish soap to remove the grime or dirt that has...
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Bring a piece of Italy to your home with Modi! Designed to honor the iconic designs of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, the Modi collection reimagines his work’s characteristic surreal and elongated shapes in a crisp white palette. The statues are intriguing and chic pieces that will elevate your home. Stop by the Shadyside store to see all 3 pieces.