Celebrate Mom! Show her how much you care with a gift from Beatriz Ball. If mom loves to entertain, select a bowl or tray she can use at the next gathering. To capture mom's treasured memories, select one of the Beatriz Ball heirloom frames. Having an at-home celebration for mom, bring mom's favorite champagne along with Beatriz Ball's Audrey Stemless flutes.
A McKinsey study found that the average life span of companies listed on the S&P 500 was 61 years in 1958; today, it’s less than 18 years. McKinsey believes that by 2027, 75% of S&P 500 companies will have disappeared. New businesses have an 81% chance of surviving their first year; in two years, a little less than 70% of businesses are still standing. Only 25% make it to 15 years or more. There’s a clear long-term trend of declining corporate longevity, with this figure ...
Read More
In a captivating symphony of light, shadow, and water, the Louxor round vase brings a newfound elegance to floral arrangements.
Meticulously crafted with precision and passion, this versatile creation transcends its utilitarian purpose to become a symbol of eternal sophistication.
Baccarat, radiating joy in scintillating light.
View Post
Spring is here and so is gift season. Whatever the occasion, engagement gifts, bridal shower and wedding gifts, hostess, birthday, Easter... we want to be part of your story.
Beatriz Ball has your perfect"handmade, on-of-a-kind, artisan gift" for that special person or couple.
View Post
A new feature lets your store tell a registrant about a gift purchase but not reveal too many details.
February 5, 2024
Your Shop Local Store has a new feature: You can now decide what information a registrant sees in the registry purchase alert email.
Previously, all registry purchase alert emails displayed the gift giver and gift details. With this update, the "limited information" setting allows your store to only inform them that a gift was given. This feature's purpose is to help keep the gift's details a surprise to the registrant.
Your store can display the following information in ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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.
................................
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. ...
Read More
This natural handwoven tray has a glass bottom and has been skillfully woven to create a distinctive and exquisite multipurpose board. Made from organic wild vines, this tray has beautiful and warm muted shades of brown, beige, and yellow. Like any fine wine, it gets darker with age. This board is so gorgeous that you'll want to show it off on your counter. It may be used as a charcuterie board, serving tray, or decorative tray. Measures 13.25" L x 9.5" W x 0.75" H and also ...
Read More
Present eco-modern design with this mirrored vanity tray. It features a frame made of exotic vines for an artistic vibe. This 14-inch-long by 5-inch-wide tray includes a mirror at the bottom that reflects whatever you place on it to make a statement. This multipurpose mini vanity tray can be used to store jewelry on your dresser or as an amusing display.
Part of my job is to review registry software. I ensure it works well for retailers, registrants, and gift-givers (family and friends). I also assess whether it offers good value (price vs. results).
When looking for registry software, some retailers consider MyRegistry.com for their registry service. I reviewed a retailer's site using MyRegistry.com and assessed how a customer would make a registry purchase. For privacy purposes, I blurred the store's name in the screenshots shown.
Modern Art for your table. With its brilliant gold-tone surface, and its gently curving shape perched above three ball feet, the stunning and practical SIERRA MODERN Medium Lissa Bowl (Shiny Gold) from Beatriz Ball is a modern masterpiece. Great for serving everything from fresh fruit to baked goods, this gleaming decorative bowl will instantly become an essential element in your home especially during the holidays. Handmade by skilled artisans in our own foundry, the bowl is made in a process ...
Read More
The striking sculptural form of Beatriz Ball's large and multifunctional THANNI Soho Onyx Large Bowl (White) is both a luxe artistic statement and a perfect match for the lifestyle demands of today. The brilliant, artisan-crafted bowl features a sloping, undulating white exterior that opens up to reveal the beauty of the gold surface inside. Artfully designed, the sensuous bowl is the very essence of versatility. Its on-trend styling and impressive scale makes the bowl a stunning centerpiece, ...
Read More
Autumn is all about enjoying the beauty of nature, the change in the weather, and the comforts of home.
Freshen up your fall style with the luxe and modern SIERRA MODERN Tela Deep Oval Platter and Tela Small Bowl with Spoon, each in sparkling champagne gold.
Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products use eco-friendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. Sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care ...
Read More
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
-Melodie Beattie
Remind yourself--and others--of your daily blessings with this inspirational GIFTABLES Vento Rectangular Engraved Tray from Beatriz Ball. Engraved with the word, "grateful," this delightful mini tray is distinguished by its rich, hand finished surface, and practical size. Perfect item for your desk or bedside table or display on your coffee table as a decorative ...
Read More
Great casual stemware designed and priced for everyday enjoyment. These pieces have the look of traditional mouth-blown glass but are rendered in practical and durable acrylic.
They hold 16 oz of your favorite beverage and are perfect for entertaining with style year 'round, both indoors and out. Sold as set of four.
Pair with the VIDA Venice All Purpose Acrylic to increase the serving options.
View Post
A retail client recently decided they'd like to delete some past wedding registries to "save money." This raises the question, "Does deleting old registries save money?" We assessed the question and found that deleting old registries likely doesn’t save a retailer money. The reason is that it costs more to replicate our automated marketing efforts with more costly manual efforts.
“We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.”
~ Walt Disney
I read this quote in ‘Show Your Work’ and wondered how it applied to our mission here at Shop Local. I asked my team and they submitted their interpretations. One colleague even used an AI tool.
Team Submissions:
“We don't make Shop Local to make money, we make money to sustain Indie Stores.”
~ Jim
"We didn't make this software just to ...
Read More
Game night calls for a versatile bowl of uncomplicated and straightforward design ... with unmistakable Beatriz Ball flair!
The multifunctional Beatriz Ball SOHO Organic bowl is the essence of versatility and is equally at home with your casual dinnerware or dressed up for a party. Essential for game night, movie night, or slumber party snacking!
View Post
The sparkling handmade items in Beatriz Ball PIELES Croc Collection are sophisticated, rich in textures, and add cool modern décor to any table. They make a luxurious grouping for the bar, too.
The PIELES Croc ice bucket, in Beatriz Ball's signature sand-cast metal, is alive with realistic surface detail, and is beautifully hand-polished to a brilliant shine. The shapely piece is textured inside and out and includes built-in handles for easy lifting. Works beautifully with the PIELES ...
Read More
The most summery collection to set the perfect table. With both functional and decorative purposes, Aparte sets the stage and truly captures the essence of the season.
View Post