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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Our Heart Collection is handcrafted and built around the simple but universal symbol of love, hope, friendship and caring.
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Embrace the spirit of the season with this enchanting collection, featuring whimsical deer-inspired designs that bring a touch of woodland magic to your table settings.
Create unforgettable moments as you gather with loved ones around a table adorned with the beauty and charm of our "Deer Friends" collection. Let every meal be a celebration of friendship and festive joy!
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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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Susan Gravely – alongside her sister, Frances, and mother, Lee – founded VIETRI 40 years ago after a serendipitous vacation where they discovered the charms of Italian ceramics. Gravely’s new book, Italy on a Plate, equal parts travelogue/cookbook/memoir, is a culinary delight celebrating four decades of bringing the best of Italy’s tableware to an adoring fan base.
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You and I go back almost to the start of VIETRI in 1983. [Editor&rsquo...
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Do you have a good friend at work? These days, fewer people do. According to the New York Times, 40 years ago, 50% of us had a close friend at work; that number has dropped to less than 20%. Work has become a more transactional place. We go to the office to be efficient, not to form bonds. We may have plenty of productive conversations, but we also have fewer meaningful relationships. That’s not a good thing because work friends play a big part in our happiness.
Love that never fades ♥οΈ The heart collection is a universal symbol of love, hope, friendship, and caring--the perfect new accessory to bring good energy to your space, or friends.
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Whether you're hosting a weekly book club, sharing a brunch with your friends, or whatever it may be today. We hope you do it with loved ones around you because it's International Day of Friendship!
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For the ancient peoples of the New World (New, at least, to Europeans), the pineapple was recognized as a fruit symbolizing friendship and hospitality. Families would hang pineapples outside their homes to perfume the entryway and make it welcoming to guests. It was an edible invitation!
Since the fruit was so perishable, it became a symbol of luxury, nobility, and wealth throughout Europe. A single pineapple could fetch a fortune. Thus, the host who was able to present freshly cut pineapple ...
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February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
You're never too young to celebrate friendship! Happy Galentines day ?
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The Michael Aram Heart Collection is created around the simple, universal symbol of love, hope, friendship, and caring. The classic shape of the heart inspires a range of emotional responses in both the giver and recipient of a gift. In Aram's version, the classic motif is interpreted through ancient techniques. Handcrafted to perfection, it features a brass and nickel finish.
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November 26, 2018
November 26, 2018
What a great weekend we had at Royal Gifts for Small Business Saturday! Thank you to all that shop with us not just that day but every day thur out the year. We appreciate your business and your friendship!?
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August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018
Juliska Sitio Stripe Collection At Glassworks! Sitio Stripe is part of the Wanderlust Collection from Juliska. The radiant stripes symbolize the endless paths of awaited journeys. The Wanderlust collection will evolve each year with the journeys that beckon us to seek out new cultures, friendships and adventures big and small. Seek. Find. Share. Repeat. Quell your Juliska Wanderlust needs at Glassworks!
Glassworks and Cheeks offer free gift wrapping!
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June 27, 2018
June 27, 2018
Happy National Pineapple Day with this beautiful Columbia Lenox collection! Pineapples are a sign of hospitality, warmth, friendship and always welcoming. Be the hostess with the mostest!
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March 26, 2018
March 26, 2018
Lunch after Vietri Pre Sale. On the menu? A fabulous salad with chicken on Bellezza dinnerware and Bodrum linens. We are living with excitement and friendship.
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February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
Some wedding couples are foregoing the wedding party. This might put a kabosh on your bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts. Have you experienced this? Read this article from Sunday's NY Times. Click the link or read the full text below.
Make the Friends Happy. Donβt Have a Wedding Party.
When Bobby Rosen and Cara Safon got engaged last August, there were many decisions to be made. A venue had to be ...
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July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017
BFFs from the start, Bunny & Lovey's friendship is capturing hearts in the Atlanta showroom.
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November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016
New this year we have our handcrafted pewter guardian angels in six styles: Love, Protection, Peace, Friendship, Joy and Hope. Pocket-sized and perfect for that special someone on your list!
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