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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Grab a wonderful bread basket from CALAISIO to start your morning off right. Its fine intricacies include the meticulous weaving of strong, flexible vine strands over and under one another. This stunning organic honey brown basket is the perfect way to present a variety of gourmet cookies and pastries. Available in a variety of sizes and forms. Happy Christmas with your family!
The fabulous forms of the VIDA Bloom in luxury melamine is flowing and organic. The dynamic designs feature rippling petal-like movement, creating compact serving vessels that combine beauty, artistry and functionality.
Presented in a glistening white melamine with the look of ceramics, or in Beatriz Ball’s signature metal!
Beatriz Ball has collaborated with the like-minded Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison on the vibrant Bloom Collection. Available in
Today we are all about Napkin Rings! They are a key part of any tablescape, the finishing touch to complete one’s vision.
We are introducing the beautiful Camellia, a statement floral napkin ring that’s perfect for year-round use. We also have the Metropolitan napkin ring, a stylized napkin ring available in 3 fantastic colors!
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Critics and bloggers score or rate wines along with their tasting notes. It is common in Europe to use a 20 point rating scale and in America, it is common to use a 100 point scale. Regardless of the method, a wine rating is just that. A rating that you’ve given a particular wine. The reasons for rating wine are quite simple. The note-taker or taster is scoring the wine based on their personal impressions. With professionals, there are some criteria they may be looking for when doing this ...
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The fabulous forms of the VIDA Bloom in luxury melamine is flowing and organic. The dynamic designs feature rippling petal-like movement, creating compact serving vessels that combine beauty, artistry and functionality.
Presented in a glistening white melamine with the look of ceramics, or in Beatriz Ball’s signature metal!
Beatriz Ball has collaborated with the like-minded Louisiana-based ceramicist Gretchen Murchison on the vibrant Bloom Collection. Available in
We work hard each day, and likely don’t mind if others notice. We want others to see the ingenuity of our software. But what if that wasn’t the case? If you want an example of someone that got passed by, just ask Van Gogh. Yeah, thaaaaat world-famous, earless, impressionist artist whose work today graces the walls of countless museums. The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is currently running an exhibition showcasing how the world missed appreciating Van Gogh’s...
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Today’s WSJ article made me think:
1. We need to reserve a ticker symbol for Bridge, like BRDG.
2. Meta should use the ticker DATA or THEFT, as that’s the business they’re in. They are in the business of using your personal data—whether via Facebook or in the metaverse, often without us being aware. To see a web page on Facebook or Instagram often requires logging in. Don’t want to log in? Too bad, that’s the only way to see the content. ...
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Jim Collins, in his book BE 2.0, explains how purpose and mission are important to companies. To help explain this, he uses the metaphor of crossing a mountain range and seeing a star on the horizon. Your purpose is to reach the spot on the horizon below the star. The current mission is climbing up the mountain you’re on. The next mission is climbing up the next mountain and so forth in order to get closer to the spot on the horizon. You will have many missions, and may never ...
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The fabulous form of the VIDA Bloom Small Deep Bowl in luxury melamine is flowing and organic. The dynamic design features rippling petal-like movement, creating a compact serving vessel that combines beauty, artistry and functionality. Great on its own or combined with other Bloom shapes and sizes. A small, but stunning serving piece ideal for serving seasonal treats and other goodies.
Presented in a glistening white melamine with the look of ceramics, or in Beatriz Ball’s signature ...
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January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
We are extremely honored to have been selected as a finalist for the 2020 Tableware International Awards of Excellence✨ We were selected in the Metals/Metalware Category for our ORGANIC PEARL Ava Large Bowl and Centerpiece as well as in the Outdoor Tableware Category for our VIDA Nube Collection. What a great way to kick off 2020!?
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I went into a small shop in New York City yesterday and admired all their nice tableware. It offered mugs, cups, plates, drinking glasses, and vases—all items that are great for gift registries.
The store was empty. I thought it may be a good time ask the store manager if the store offered an online registry. He replied "yes." I was surprised because there was no signage in the store that said it offered a gift registry. I shared with him what Bridge is and explained that we...
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What company in the tabletop industry has invested in a tech company? I don't know of one. I believe our industry should be doing what UPS does and investing in tech--and I'll explain why.
As today's WSJ shares, UPS has a venture capital arm and it has this because smart businesses know that most businesses are becoming more like: software businesses. Therefore, businesses have to ‘buy’ that know-how by investing in a tech company. UPS knows that it doesn't have the internal tech know-how to...
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May 11, 2019
May 11, 2019
The Michael Aram Goldsmith Collection is an homage to the simple beauty of the metal forger's craft. Hammertone techniques have been a cornerstone in jewelry and metal crafting for millennia, and each mark bears silent testament to the skill of the craftsman. The Goldsmith Collection of fine porcelain strives to capture the random and organic feeling of this age-old process. The porcelain is also designed to integrate perfectly with any of Michael Aram’s other dinnerware patterns.
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December 14, 2018
December 14, 2018
So honored to be a finalist in the metals category for Tableware International's awards of excellence!
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May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
Instructors Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
Honored to be one of three finalists in the metals category at the first annual Tableware International Awards of Excellence presented at Ambiente at Messe Frankfurt, Germany.
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January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018
Ever wonder how a mint julep cup is made? It begins as a completely flat disc of pewter. Our highly skilled artisans place it on a lathe and slowly pull the metal over a form until the desired shape is achieved. This process is called metal spinning and it is only one part to making a mint julep cup! Design elements will be added, a base will be soldered on, and the whole cup will be hand polished to a mirror finish. Scroll through the photos to see a julep cup getting started right here in our ...
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January 6, 2018
January 6, 2018
Instructors
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to major wine making ...
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Instructors
Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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