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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This chic rustic wastebasket will brighten up the bathroom or bedroom! Made from exotic natural vines, it has organic copper brown tones and is a wonderful replacement for plastic garbage bins. We advise using it solely to hold dry trash given that it is made from a natural material and without a liner. Another thought? If you want to give your room a touch of greenery, try a grown plant.
How a company's sales and growth can be affected by the message it conveys to customers.
July 18, 2023
Allbirds stock is down 95% since its November 2021 initial public offering. People may say the company launched the wrong products (did you buy one of their puffer jackets?) or tried to grow too quickly. I believe there is a larger reason: you can’t scale a company by leading with an environmental message—which is Allbirds’s pitch. Consumers rank saving the planet as one of their least pressing concerns when making a purchase. The leading factors consumers look for when ...
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When is the last time you received a Starbucks gift card? I’ve received them as holiday gifts, and I’ve given them to sales reps as thank you gifts. Starbucks gift cards, like their shops, are ubiquitous. They are almost as popular as gift cards from our nemesis: Amazon.com. Just about every month, a company offers me an Amazon gift card if I sign up for a service. WBGO, the local, Newark-based, non-profit radio station known for jazz, recently offered me an Amazon gift ...
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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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From Christmas presents to wedding presents, you can't go wrong with Waterford.
These are the items that I have used time and time again.
Waterford Water Pitcher- Great for refilling water glasses and also looks great on the bar with orange juice for mimosas!
Waterford Cake Plate. It is perfect for small cakes (I have to admit that I am not a baker, they are mostly from Publix) I have used it many times as a lift for a tablescape and also on my vanity to hold perfumes and lotions....
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Costa Nova and Casafina commit to 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging
Costa Nova and Casafina proudly announce the use of 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging in the US.
First orders with “plastic-free” packaging were delivered at the beginning of April, for both B2B and B2C customers. The biggest change to this new policy is the use of eco-friendly starch peanuts to use as void fill.
Startch TM peanuts are an environmentally-friendly ...
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February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020
Due to the NYS Bag Ban our plastic bag is going away. We are ready to replace it with this beautiful Parkleigh reusable tote! Will we see yours around town, Rochester? β»οΈβ¨?
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April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
In few words : innovative, unique and different range of product. Very important for a correct presentation of this collection is to make known to all our potential customers that the use of some pieces of this collection (See placemat for example ) compared to similar products in fabric or plastic allows a huge savings in terms of washing and maintenance. The products of Fashion collection are practically and virtually indestructible .
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Please note: the purple glass shown is not available in the U.S.
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February 28, 2018
February 28, 2018
What Is the Perfect Color Worth?
Inside the mysterious art - and big business - of color forecasting.
Last spring, a dozen people filtered into a sunny, whitewashed conference room on the seventh floor of the Royal College of Art, overlooking London's Hyde Park. Mostly Western Europeans from different precincts of the fashion industry, they had been called together by a British man named David Shah, editor and publisher of the "Pantone View Colour Planner." The book, issued each February and ...
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December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Our Bentley collegiate glasses have been flying off the shelves this holiday season. Get your school now while they last!
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October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017
Many thanks to Eli Bradley (Eagle Scout) who not only assisted the Clinton Main Street Program with collecting plastic caps for our DRAW mural project but also assisted artist Denise Hughes by working with students and members of our community to drill the final caps in at the Court Square Street Fair in Downtown Clinton!
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June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
Happy to see Mario Luca Giusti's plastic tumbler featured in this past weekend's Wall St. Journal
New Juliska Shatterproof Dinnerware at Glassworks! Durability meets design with new Juliska Al Fresco dinnerware! Made of Acrylic and Melamine, these dishwasher-safe, shatterproof pieces allow you to seamlessly entertain indoors and out. Add some flair to your pool party, patio dinner, or picnic!
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April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
Today's Times shares some kitchen essentials for cooking. Don't have a rolling pin? Stop using that wine bottle. :)
Durable, plastic, flexible wine glasses....these come in a set of two! They will fool the best of wine drinkers! Looks like glassware, but no breaks even if you do have a spill!! Only $8 for set of two !
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February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Unleash the inner artist in you: check out the paint-splattered plates that our retailers offer. Shown here is Royal Doulton's 'Pacific' (bone china) dinner plates and Juliska's 'Splatter and Spin' melamine (plastic) plates. While Juliska's plate is plastic, it costs more than 50% more. Royal Doulton's plates are often under $10 whereas Juliska's plate is $16.
Royal Doulton offers a 4-piece, paint-splattered Pacific set for $39. :)