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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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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Designer Don Estabrooks just may have the most compelling flatware portfolio ever. The longtime Towle Silversmiths designer joined the company in the mid-’60s and has created hundreds of flatware patterns in an almost six-decade (and counting) tenure.
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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It’s a formidable task, overseeing product development for all of Lenox’s flatware brands, which includes Lenox, Kate Spade, Oneida, Cambridge, Hampton Forge, Reed & Barton, and Gorham. Your tenures at Oneida and Bed Bath & Beyond, as the tabletop buyer, provide a solid foundation for this position.
Prior to Oneida, where I was senior product marketing manager when Lenox acquired us, I was at Bed Bath & Beyond for 12 years, most recently as the tabletop buyer. My whole ...
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Every table is the story of an encounter. Sambonet invites you to look through the abstract foliage of its new Jungle cutlery. An interweaving of natural elements, a decorative motif that redesigns cutlery by 'dressing' it with contemporary style. Just by placing the fork, spoon and knife close together, the asymmetrical graphism conceived by the fashion designer Gianni Cinti is composed. Signs of an organic and unique storytelling.
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A sandwich wrapped in foil is so yesterday. Today, urban picnickers and zero-waste fans bring their home-made snacks and purchases to ensure a completely clear conscience. Beeswax wraps and compostable carry nets are here to stay – and are genuine, everyday alternatives to plastic. Bento boxes for the office, inspired by the Japanese lunch carrier, are typically divided into several compartments. These make a great addition to more traditional snack and sandwich boxes. We also want more ...
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September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
This picture has a cosy atmosphere and feels ready for FALL.
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September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
Our white ALTEA collection will fit in any table setting even one with a patriotic feel!!!
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August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Enjoy an afternoon snack with our multi-colored Mix&Play flatware!
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July 13, 2019
July 13, 2019
Take your tabletop to the next level with this Courtly Check Supper Club 3-piece place setting! Made of stainless steel, the handles have a clear enameled coating bedecked in checks! Each setting includes a dinner fork, spoon, and knife made to mix and match beautifully with all of the MacKenzie-Childs enamel dinnerware. Available at Oh Kay’s!
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April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
Entertain in style with Mix & Play flatware? These sets are configured in different options for 6 people: coffee spoons, cake forks, and sets that come with a cake server
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April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019
Entertain in style with Mix & Play flatware! These sets are configured in different options for 6 people: coffee spoons, cake forks, and sets that come with a cake server!
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March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
Gien's Filet Vert Dessert Plate and Capdeco's Conty Blue Salad Fork
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November 24, 2018
November 24, 2018
Online spending on Thanksgiving rose 28% over last year shares today’s WSJ.
Stores that have not invested heavily and intelligently in their website will not see this gain. The major issue facing indie stores is they haven’t fixed their online presence—after watching the majors spend billions on their e-commerce operations to get back on track.
There’s a big fork in the road coming: + Indie stores that continue with little web presence will fall off the map. + Indie stores that are part of a ...
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October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
Gien's Sologne Dessert Partridge Plate with Capdeco's Conty Wood Fork
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A beautifully dressed table for an elegant and festive occasion. We love the little details like the christofle forks set facing down. Something to try for your next event!
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