Summer events must embrace the charm of pastel color palettes, outdoor settings, and an abundance of freshly picked fruits and veggies. This space-saving caddy centerpiece, handwoven by master artisans from organic forest vines, may hold all of these items, together with your preferred wine, silverware, and napkins, as well as a floral or veggie bouquet arrangement, to make a tabletop display. This can only mean that summer has finally come.
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I have a stack of virtual news clippings that either struck my fancy, taught me something new, or just made me shake my head in bemusement. On their own, they may not be enough for me to make a point, but together they have a thought-provoking synergy (and I'm sure I'll figure out what that is by the end of this column).
Our industry has been negatively affected by the loss of American manufacturing after we entered a long stretch of automation and outsourcing in the late 1970s; every ...
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Discover our recycled glassware and take part in our commitment to protecting the environment. Liso collection includes a tumbler and a wine glass with a casual yet stylish feel.
Complement your trendy table setting with Liso.
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We are pleased to announce that Kalalou is ready to Sync products with authorized retailers. Syncing products is free for your business. There is no charge. (The brand pays for this service.)
Kalalou joins our stable of 110 premium brands that Sync products with 1,200+ fine indie stores.
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View the 1,500+ products you can Sync from Kalalou here: kalalou.myshoplocal.com
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It was October 2021, and I had just finished my first in-person trends seminar since the pandemic impacted all industry shows. At the end of the image-packed program, an audience member raised her hand and challenged, “Do trends even matter anymore?”
It was a valid question. The pandemic had disrupted business, upended supply chains, transformed education, revealed vulnerabilities, altered priorities, and unexpectedly claimed many lives. The question was tinged with cynicism. Pent...
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The New York Times shares a salacious story about Sherry-Lehman, a world-famous wine shop. The story recounts how the retailer was hit by tariffs, online competitors, and COVID shutdowns. It had borrowed excessively, which many retailers do. At first, it reads like a Bed Bath & Beyond obituary. But then the owners veered into the criminal realm. They sold rare wine to new customers that belonged to existing customers, in other cases didn’t deliver what was sold, and ...
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Discover exclusive cocktail recipes enhanced by Baccarat creations.
AMARETTO SOUR
- 50ml amaretto liqueur (Amaretto di Saronno)
- 20ml orange juice
- 20ml lemon juice
- 15ml syrup
- 15ml of egg whites
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and whisk with a frother. Add ice, shake well, strain through a strainer, and pour into glass. Garnish with amarena cherries.
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Aglow with flickering candlelight or filled with flowers as a vase, this intricately hand-woven rattan hurricane is rustic, refined, and romantic. Lovely for illuminating cozy corners, hidden terraces, and twilight garden parties.🌸✨
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Happy World Party Day!! We can't think of a better way to celebrate any occasion than sipping some bubbly out of these beautiful mouth blown flutes from our Eternity glass collection. The Eternity Hurricane makes a great addition as a wine chiller!!
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It’s easy to taste-test wine like a pro. People have been tasting wine for many years and making money as wine tasters for quite a few, as well. What do professional wine tasters know that you don’t? When it comes to tasting wine and knowing how to evaluate it for its qualities and noticing its faults, you’ll find it isn’t all that difficult. Professional wine tasters will have a better understanding of the history of the wine, the grape, and the chemistry behind it all ...
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As Winter’s chill overstays its welcome, we all look forward to Spring’s warmer days, and to dining with friends.
Our generously proportioned Beatriz Ball ORGANIC PEARL metal ice bucket allows you to serve icy-cold bottles of wine, beer, or soda that your guests will enjoy from a serving piece they will love! It can be given as a unique gift that is sure to impress.
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There are many ways to enjoy wine. Tasting it may be your first thought, of course, but what about learning things about wine and all your favorite varieties? If you enjoy a good game night, consider trying some of these fun wine games as part of your next one and test your knowledge or just have some fun!
Test your wine knowledge with a wine tasting game. Learn to identify wine in terms of region, vintage, and more based on taste and smell, only. You get to improve your wine knowledge while ...
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Have you ever noticed a category of wine that wasn’t labeled for drinking but rather for cooking? What is the difference between cooking wine and regular wine and can you use either? While you are able to put any regular wine into a dish, cooking wines are designed specifically for cooking. So let’s talk about what cooking wine is.
The main difference between cooking wine and drinking wine is the quality of the drink. Regular wine is finer and more flavorful and also has a stronger ...
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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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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.
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Whether you are entertaining a group of friends or looking to add some holiday cheer to your home, this woven wine bottle coaster is the perfect centerpiece for that gathering. It is made of pure, 100% organic vines showcasing a natural rustic realness, evoking woodsy images adding an authentic touch to your favorite bottles of reds, whites, and rosés. Cheers to the holiday season!
Beatriz Ball’s bestselling glassware celebrates traditional glassblowing techniques in three popular styles.
The brilliantly clear Venice GLASS Collection from Beatriz Ball is notable for its light-catching rippling texture, elegant forms and ease of use. Each piece is a unique work of art; 100% mouth-blown and hand etched. Each sold as set of four, Venice glasses add a lively touch to any setting.
· Cheers! The elegant Venice Champagne Flute is...
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