Art that starts with a shell! Coastal Maine is famous for its hand-crafted and decoupaged seashells, with craft artists turning native finds into beautiful trays, ring dishes, ornaments and more. These authentic, hand-gathered shells showcase the rocky coast's natural treasures. You can explore these coastal keepsakes, made by local Pittsburgh makers--the Maine Girls, at Glassworks and Contemporary Concepts.
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We wish everyone has a Happy Memorial Day!
From product to table, stylish melamine is striking on its own but even better in use! Express your style atop the table with MacKenzie-Childs' durable Watermelon Melamine dinnerware and serveware. Dishwasher-safe (top rack only) and designed for everyday use indoors and out, the playful watermelon-inspired pattern is sure to be the topic of conversation at your gathering.
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Introducing a fresh skyward shade of MacKenzie-Childs' seminal check pattern. Capturing the essence of open horizons, the newest check is a truly mood-lifting hue inspired by blue sky thinking and unbound freedom.
To celebrate Sky Check, they have partnered with Pantone on an exclusive color chip — a light and optimistic blue that lifts you higher and beckons you to see the world anew. This special, limited-edition Pantone chip was created to celebrate the new collection
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These handmade, food-safe, bamboo bowls and servers by Albert L. (Punkt) combine modern design, sustainability, and functionality.
Durable enough for outdoor dining, the bowls come in many different sizes, brilliant colors, and shades. The combination of craftsmanship, signature colors, and Scandinavian design creates functional works of art.
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Most tables have enough food.
Enough plates.
Enough glasses.
Enough décor.
What they’re missing is the detail guests touch first.
The BREAD BASKET.
CALAISIO turns it into part of the experience.
A handwoven BREAD BASKET crafted from rare NATURAL VINE.
Golden grain.
Warm amber.
Deep tobacco brown.
Heat-resistant. Washable.
Made to last beautifully.
A SPRING GATHERING is being planned.
A MOTHER’S DAY table is being set.
A WEDDING REGISTRY is being completed.
All three need the same answer
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Quality craftsmanship, visionary colors, and a design-forward approach have made Le Creuset cherished by generations of home cooks and master chefs alike. Their emphasis on craftsmanship makes beautiful and durable cookware that balances rich tradition with modern innovation. These are heirlooms in the making, shared with joy, and used with confidence, year after year.
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Spring gatherings are being set now.
Mother’s Day gifting is being chosen.
The table is defined by what is placed first.
The dish is placed into the Nest, a woven basket base,
bringing structure and presence before serving begins.
Chosen for its clean white stoneware surface, bringing a more refined table with every serve.
The 2QT white stoneware baker with Calaisio woven basket base (the Nest)
is formed in Portugal, shaped for repeated use and lasting
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Shared serving defines a completed table.
The glass-bottom tray is selected for bread, hors d’oeuvres, and shared dishes,
with the woven base visible beneath the glass.
Also selected as a grazing board tray, where food is arranged on glass with the weave revealed underneath.
Placed where food is carried and presented.
Selected when building a wedding registry for shared serving.
Used for both registry completion and immediate table preparation.
Also selected for Mother’s Day
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A table setup is not finished until shared serving is defined.
The glass-bottom tray reveals the woven base beneath the glass,
bringing bread, hors d’oeuvres, and small bites into a visible presentation layer.
Now introduced as a grazing board, with glass clarity above and woven texture visible beneath.
Placed where shared food is carried and presented.
Selected when building a wedding registry for shared serving.
Used for both planned registry setups and immediate table
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Two pieces are usually used. This replaces both.
The glass-bottom tray carries hors d’oeuvres, bread, and small bites,
while revealing the woven base underneath, turning it into a visible presentation platter.
Also used as a grazing board for shared food presentation.
Serving usually ends when food is placed.
This continues into presentation.
The weave remains visible beneath the glass.
Placed when food is carried, set, and displayed.
Selected when building a wedding registry
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