We hope everyone has a Happy Labor Day!
Say hello to the limited-edition Canister Collective! ✨ 8 patterns, endless possibilities. Whether it’s flour, sugar, and coffee or your favorite little treasures, these canisters are ready to hold whatever brings a little joy.
Get to know the new MacKenzie-Childs Canister Collective,
8 patterns, 8 personalities (pictured L to R):
🎊 Confetti Check
🌼 Poppy
🐓 Henhouse
❤️ Love
🍒 Mon Chéri
💙 Juniper Check
🍓 Strawberry
🖤 Pretty
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At KEVA, every piece tells a story-one of craftsmanship, creativity, and intention. Their home collection is where function meets artistry. Each Mahjong set, tea towel, and coaster features original artwork, designed to bring color, character and joy to your space. Contemporary Concepts has everything you need to play mahjong, host a game, and look cute doing it! We have Keva kits, tiles, and double-sided mats, along with matching tea towels and coasters. Patterns
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Salad tonight.
Pasta tomorrow.
Something beautiful in the middle of the table when friends come over.
And before we know it?
Thanksgiving. Holiday dinners. Houseguests. Repeat.
This is the season when a good serving bowl earns its place at the table.
The CALAISIO White Stoneware Serving Bowl with Handwoven Basket
pairs crisp white stoneware with the warmth and texture of our
signature wild vine.
At 2½-quart capacity, it is generous enough for sharing without
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The party starts today - the MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is officially here! Through July 20, save 20% off or more on all MacKenzie-Childs when shopping at our stores with MC stock: Glassworks, Contemporary Concepts, and Cheeks And Glassworks (Squirrel Hill). Stop in to see the selection!
Stop by Glassworks, Feathers, and Cheeks during the Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Wednesday, July
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One of our best-received recent introductions, now offered in a 35" x 35" size for added styling versatility. This scaled format brings a more intimate, tailored feel to the Hydrangea Cloth while maintaining its signature soft floral character. Ideal for layered settings, smaller tables, or accent moments where detail matters most.
Daily life gains momentum
when the right pieces are already in place.
Meals come together faster.
Hosting feels easier.
The table supports the rhythm.
Pieces chosen early for the wedding registry
now serve everyday living
with consistency and ease.
There’s reliability in registry-ready serveware
designed to perform quietly,
day after day.
Eco-green living strengthens here
a footprint shaped by use,
not replacement.
Let your choices carry the load @ShopLocal
Gather with Calaisio.
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"Hello, it’s the Vine Whisperer.”
I just arrived at your doorstep arms full of woven wonder, ready to meet your table. You’ve already got the sparkle and the laughter. Now, let’s give your gatherings a soul.
Finding a gift that speaks both elegance and emotion something that feels intentional, personal, and lasting can make even seasoned gifters hesitate. Too formal feels cold, too casual feels careless.
The Vine Whisperer unpacks a set of Calaisio
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Join us at the Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Shows from 10am - 5pm on Tuesday, November 18th at Contemporary Concepts Too and Wednesday, November 19th the Squirrel Hill Cheeks. A J.R. rep will be on hand to show and take orders for the current Winter collection and upcoming Spring fashions. Receive a complimentary gift with purchase of Joseph Ribkoff product. One day only, at each store, all Joseph Ribkoff will be 20% off! Contemporary Concepts Too is located at 4542 William Penn
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Yes. Their understated texture complements everything, from weekday meals to celebrations, blending effortlessly with any color palette or occasion.
It isn’t the pumpkin, the porcelain, or the cup.
It’s the balance between what’s made and what’s felt.
I am the Vine Whisperer.
I remember when color came from soil, when gold was the hue of sunlight, not paint.
Now, I lie beneath your gatherings.
a handwoven placemat that steadies celebration and softens conversation.
This is how
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Most bakeware brands stop at performance. That’s why even the best recipes can look ordinary.
Calaisio changes that. Our porcelain bakeware with sustainable handwoven basket transforms any Anchor bakeware or Calaisio dish into a table-ready showpiece. Heat-resistant, grip-friendly, and protective for your table.
Perfect for eco-conscious home cooks who want a Pyrex alternative with the same trusted performance.
Upgrade your oven-to-table game. Add Calaisio to your
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