I recently saw a car with the license plate: WHYWRK. I had a sad feeling for the driver, who perhaps wasn’t as lucky as I to have the best job in the world – getting paid to shop for the most beautiful goods in the world – which I am now retiring from. After 40+ years as a buyer of tabletop and gifts in Buffalo, I have the opportunity to put the dishes away, polish the flatware, and store the stemware. As a small specialty store, we’ve been through our share of ups and ...
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It’s a 40th anniversary for the company founded by Colin Riggs (left) and Ned Voelker’s parents, Abigail and Ed Voelker. Over the last four decades, the entire family has created a curated collection of handmade tableware and giftware for the nation’s independent store retailers.
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Congratulations on a milestone 40th year in business. Are you surprised Abigails has endured? Ned Voelker: We are surprised. It’s a tribute to Ed and Abbie ...
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One of the nicest things about Christmas is decorating. Conventional colors and patterns don't have to be old fashioned. Update the style with this beautifully woven placemat that showcases the combination of rustic and copper tones, made from nature vines and embellished with white wood beads. For your centerpiece, you can even combine native plants with conventional greenery and add contemporary soft golds for a pop of bling. Set of 4.
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Modern yet timeless, Nambe's 12-Piece Nativity Set reinterprets the iconic scene of the Holy Family, Three Wise Men, Angel, and the Shepherd with his animals in alloy with an Acacia wood crèche (8.5” H and 10” W with the figures varying in height up to 7.25”).
Pass your Nambé Nativity set down from one generation to the next in this hand-crafted acacia keepsake storage box (23" x 23" x 13"). Included in each box are two layers of custom formed foam...
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Modern yet timeless, Nambe's 12-Piece Nativity Set reinterprets the iconic scene of the Holy Family, Three Wise Men, Angel, and the Shepherd with his animals in alloy with an Acacia wood crèche (8.5” H and 10” W with the figures varying in height up to 7.25”).
Pass your Nambé Nativity set down from one generation to the next in this hand-crafted acacia keepsake storage box (23" x 23" x 13"). Included in each box are two layers of custom formed foam...
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Dress up and decorate your table with flair this Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season! With these handwoven beaded placemats fashioned from natural climbing vines, you can set the tone and add an eco-friendly and long-lasting accent to your table setting. Its dramatic rustic beauty, accentuated with shabby chic decorated wood beads, complements a sophisticated, sleek, fun, or ultra-modern table setting. Set of 4. Sending you warm autumn vibes as you celebrate Thanksgiving with those who ...
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As you embark on your Thanksgiving cooking adventures, let the Beech Collection be your trusted companion. Meticulously crafted from premium beechwood, it features five different durable and long-lasting utensils.
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It is immediately identifiable by its glamorous plumage; however, even if presented only in silhouette, the wood duck would still be recognizable by its unique shape consisting of a famously boxy, crested head and long, broad tail. Luckily, Herend's figurine features all dimensions and kaleidoscopic colors of this perching waterfowl and combines multiple patterns and painting techniques to expertly capture this North American beauty.
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Fall is in full bloom with the Orion vases from our Rookwood collection, The vellum glazes made famous by Rookwood in the early 1900s is precisely reproduced in an Ombre radiating from a warm honey to a deep brown.
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Placemats are the focal point of the table. Set the mood for fall with the earthy rustic color palettes of this wood beaded placemat, which is woven from durable exotic vines and creates an outstanding contrast. Set of 4.
This meticulously crafted oval placemat, fashioned from excellent eco-friendly exotic vines and embellished with white wood beads, provides the perfect accent to any table decor with a tight weave, robust construction, beautiful and impeccable quality, and giving a rustic chic touch to your table. Available as a set of four.
Cook and serve with style, versatility, and timeless beauty with our Oak Wood boards and Arcade Glass Domes. For special events, or maybe just for the midday baking, there is no better way to display your treats.
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Simple and modern, the Ensemble collection fuses elements of great design and sustainable accessories like Portuguese cork and wood to create a must-have oven-to-table collection for the contemporary home.
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In the new Devon Willow collection, each piece features intricately hand-woven willow branches that are equally rustic and refined - ideal for adding an element of natural texture to any scheme.
For Fall decorating and tablescaping, these eye-catching pieces are hand-made of beautifully woven abaca, wicker, and rattan, for an effect that adds instant autumnal richness wherever you display them. The Pumpkins will be your favorite pick of the patch.
A magnificent display of woodland wonder...
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Discover the men and women behind Baccarat’s enchanting creations.
« I joined Baccarat by coincidence, or rather by chance. For me, the company is a family affair: my grandfather and my father worked here, and like them, I share this love of our craft and of work well done. From a plan defined by the design office, I assemble all the components of the chandeliers, which arrive in already chiseled and pre-drilled pieces – pendants, octagons, and crystal prisms. Because my ...
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Into the woods we go.... Our newest ceramic collection, Blenheim Oak, is inspired by Europe's largest grove of ancient oak trees. It's rustic yet subtle texture is perfect for the change of seasons.
Mother nature perfected him and now Herend's artists have immortalized the famous little shorebird often found darting along the water's edge doing his memorable bobbing dance. With stilt-like legs designed for standing in water and a long beak ideal for digging for coastal creatures, the sandpiper is a common presence along beaches (but can actually be found anywhere with water). In the hands of Herend's artists, the sandpiper makes his debut in dramatic fashion from his striking coloration to ...
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Make this neutral tablescape warm and inviting with Calaisio`s woven placemat accented with white finished wood beads. A fresh and inspiring decorative table setting compliment made from 100% organic vines, traditionally handcrafted by highly skilled craftsmen. Keep it rustic and simple. Set of 4.