In her new book ‘Quit,' Annie Duke shares that the best poker players only play 25% of the hands they are dealt, whereas others play 50%. Ms. Duke talks with Stewart Butterfield, the founder of a few startups, most recently Slack (which is an acronym, which I didn’t know). Slack wouldn’t have been born if Mr. Butterfield didn’t drop a video game company to start Slack. Likewise for Twitter which was born out of the failed blogging company Odeo. Ms. Duke's lesson: winners ...
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Say hello to Fall in Mariposa's pretty pumpkin patch! Add elegant opulence to your fall decor with an individually handcrafted glass Heirloom Pumpkin! This classic seasonal accent is interpreted in a variety of sizes and colors. Fine art glass designer, James McLeod's seasonal additions to our custom Studio Glass Collection are hand blown right here on Boston's North Shore --- a perfect marriage of art and fine craftsmanship!
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The Knot released its 2021 trends report and stores may be happy to hear that high-end merchandise is trending.
The report shares:
"...there's a newfound focus on elevated homeware items. As one of the resounding wedding registry trends to come from the pandemic, this one is here to stay. ...Couples that do want to register for traditional items like decor, cooking appliances or serveware will opt for high-end, elevated pieces that will stand the test of time—and spark a ...
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Mother Nature is the best inspiration of all, and the Floral Sketch collection consists of delicate drawings of Jasmine, Camellia, Wisteria, and Cherry Blossoms. This marriage between Juliska's subtle thread and berries motif and the artistic depictions of flowers makes for mix n’ match fun.
See the pattern at Glassworks in Shadyside.
Add elegant opulence to your fall tablescape with an individually handcrafted glass Heirloom Pumpkin.
This classic seasonal accent is interpreted in Clear with an Amber stem and is available in a combination of colors!
Fine art glass designer, James McLeod’s seasonal additions to the Mariposa custom Studio Glass Collection are handblown on Boston’s North Shore --- a perfect marriage of art and fine craftsmanship!
Select complementary sizes and colors for a pretty pumpkin palette ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ARTE ITALICA AND CROWN LINEN DESIGNS ARE ONE COMPANY!
“A Beautiful Life”
Kirkland, WA – August 12, 2020 - Arte Italica, a leading provider of Italian handmade tabletop and home accessories for nearly a quarter-century is pleased to announce its merger with Crown Linen Designs. Crown Linen Designs, a lifestyle brand of European linen apparel, tabletop, and home accessories was founded by Victoria Fanning in 2014 and has become one of the industry&...
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March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020
Three quarters of 2017 high-school seniors said they expected to get married—almost the same as in 1976, but just 50% of these Americans will likely be married, shares today’s WSJ. In marriage’s place, cohabitating is growing.
A corollary to marriage is employment, and research shows that closing manufacturing plants shrinks marriage rates, whereas jobs with standard schedules and fringe benefits increase marriage.
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September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
You can now get married at the jewelry store, shares today’s Times.
Have your registry sales slowed down? It might have nothing to do with your beautiful store, product selection or even competition from online retailers. This article from the NY Times might explain why.
Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry Young adults not only marry and have children later than previous generations, they take more time to get to know each other before tying the knot.
What an exciting and very busy weekend it has been! We first set the weekend off with the marriage of one very special couple, then we got ready for a beautiful bridal shower and we ended our weekend with the the registry of Cassidy Hobbs and Lane Hall! This definitely has been a great weekend for Royal Gifts
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May 17, 2018
May 17, 2018
Playing with the sun light of the new showroom and my Limoges porcelain, pretty marriage of Royal Limoges and Deshoulieres
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