“Let them eat cake” is the most famous quote attributed to Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution. As the story goes, it was the queen’s response upon being told that her starving peasant subjects had no bread. Because cake is more expensive than bread, the anecdote has been cited as an example of Marie-Antoinette’s obliviousness to the conditions and daily lives of ordinary people. But did she ever actually utter those words? Probably not. ...
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At Mottahedeh, we choose to be colorful. That is for dinnerware or decorative objects for your home.
The historical story is important to us, because it represents the best of a culture of the past. For our reproductions and adaptations of designs, we try to understand the perspective of someone in those times and be true to their idea. For instance, if we are making an adaptation of a dinner plate from the 1750’s we would not take one motif that is repeated six times around the plate and...
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We are pleased to announce that Le Creuset has joined Bridge and the Smart Products program.
Founded in 1925, Le Creuset is a favorite in premium cookware. Le Creuset revolutionized cooking almost a century ago with the very first colorful cast iron. The empowering joy their vibrant cookware first brought into kitchens is now shared from generation to generation, in kitchens and around tables all over the world.
Le Creuset’s products will be ready for syncing with authorized ...
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We have exciting news: Retailers can now place wholesale orders via Bridge for 85 brands. If you are an authorized dealer, you can purchase from premium brands, including:
Historically, a young tech company like ours would go out and get a seed investor, then build up to venture capital (VC) money, do a few rounds of that, and then go public—and then down the road, take some private equity money. In sum, at various points, we’d need to fill our tank with funds from different sources.
That’s changing. In today’s market, everyone wants to invest and be a part of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) revolution (our space!). Private ...
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Shopify's Chief Operating Office said on CNBC last week:
“While other companies are trying to build empires, we are arming the rebels...”
That's a clever quote that could be applied to our retailer base. Bridge is helping hundreds of retail 'rebels' fight back against the hegemony of Amazon. Bridge gives indie stores and brands the software tools they need to connect, sell, and grow.
Today is President's Day, and rebels fighting a big empire is fitting. Let the ...
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March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019
Happy to see Bridge Smart Brand member Revol featured in 41 Madison’s Tableaux magazine.
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April 8, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Blackberry Farm Jeff Ross, $48.00 Settle in and enjoy a delicious meal with the freshest local ingredients. Apple and fennel salad with fig and shallot vinaigrette; Carolina shrimp and Old Mill grits with Benton's bacon; Caramelized oranges with whipped coconut cream and pistachios
New Innovative Lusome' Sleepwear At Cheeks! Introducing Lusome' Sleepwear now at Cheeks! Formulated for women in search of night sweat relief. Lusomé is a beautifully designed sleepwear brand using the most innovative moisture management technology possible for naturally blended fabrics. Lusomé with Xirotex™ provides women with revolutionary moisture management in luxuriously soft fabrics expertly engineered for ultimate comfort.
A game-changing service often wins in two out of three areas: - Price - Quality - Time
Historically, when you adjust one of these variables, you negatively affect one of the others. For example, if you want a project to be done faster, you either reduce the quality or increase the price. When you want something cheaper, you often get it slower or reduce the quality.
A revolutionary service will change two or more of these factors with no noticeable impact on the other factors. For example, Uber ...
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November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
Shulan's just received the Longines VHP timepiece. Please watch the video about this revolutionary movement and visit Shulan's Fairlawn Jewelers for this and the other outstanding Longines timepieces.
Try, Then Buy? Amazon’s Move Is Part of a Shopping Trend
Read the story from today's NY Times. And it isn't only fashion sites and Amazon that are doing this. Jewelry stores are also getting into the act. Is Tabletop next?
Full text: When I was a child, I would watch my grandmother try on dresses and coats she had brought home on “appro” (or approbation) from Mrs. Downey’s boutique in Dungarvan, Ireland: deciding, at her leisure, what to buy and what to return. Who knew that, decades later, “appro,...
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April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
I am pleased to announce that we are now representing REVOL for the Pacific NW and Mountain West. This 249 year old French porcelain maker does fantastic porcelain cookware, bakeware and dinnerware. Great fashion, and very functional! See the "French Classique" Poultry Dish, a new best seller @ $59.99 retail! Catalogs and samples are on the way - stay tuned. Sid
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February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
Hanky Panky Valentine's from Cheeks! Blending traditional with modern glam looks, Hanky Panky remains dedicated to innovative design, comfort, quality and U.S. production. The World's Most Comfortable Thong, fashion magazines and celebrities regularly extol their revolutionary comfort and beauty. Stop in to either Cheeks and finish up your Valentine's shopping!
From social revolutions that changed the way we drink our morning blends, to design revolutions that changed the objects that we drink from, step back in time to when gathering over a cup of your favorite hot beverage caused a stir that upended the world.
Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea & Chocolate is the first exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts to engage all five senses. In addition to seeing art, you can touch, hear, smell and even taste coffee- and tea-related beverages.
3 Weekend Holiday Events at Glassworks and Cheeks this weekend!! On Friday, Kristi Boutique will be at the Shadyside store offering contemporary fashions & jewelry for a joint Holiday Boutique from 12 - 5:30.
On Saturday, the Squirrel Hill store will participate in the Squirrel Hill Holiday Wine Walk. The Wine Walk is a holiday-themed, self-paced wine tasting & shopping experience in the business district on Saturday, December 10th from 5-8pm, with a variety of red + white wines, mulled ciders ...
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February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016
Valentine's Day With Cheeks & Steel Revolution! All week long, spend $50 at Cheeks and receive 15% Off ANY Class Pack or Unlimited Membership at Steel Revolution Spin Studio!
But don't worry... If you can't make it into the store, the Sweat For Your SEXY Trunk Show kicks off Friday Night and goes all weekend long!
From Hanky Panky, Fleurt, Betsy Johnson, PJ Salvage and more.. all of the best Valentines Day gifts will be in the studio!
STEEL REVOLUTION 731 Copeland St. Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412...
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