Welcoming Spring with Fresh New Product at LCR

Here at LCR, spring has always been one of our favorite times of the year. The beginning of spring means the introduction of fresh, new product and fun, exciting displays put together by our team in our retail shop. Each January, we spend a weekend shopping at the New York International Gift Fair, and by spring, most of the product we ordered at the show has arrived.



Various shapes and designs by Flowers Under Glass



One vendor whose products are perfect for spring is Flowers Under Glass. Each platter, bowl or tray features flowers that have been hand-picked from the artists garden, right here in Connecticut. Each piece is a unique work of art and captures nature’s beauty. They make great long-lasting gifts for that person who loves flowers, nature or gardening.



Yorkshire Hedgerow collection by Caskata



Many new Caskata tableware pieces also tie in to the spring theme. Dramatic, graceful designs featuring flowers, rabbits, or butterflies are just the thing for this time of year. A porcelain vessel candle or a set of six canapé plates make a great gift - or, update your own table with dinnerware or a serving platter.



Tablesetting by Annieglass in Platinum & Gold



This spring, we are also excited about the products we’re featuring through two trunk shows in our shop. Annieglass is one of our mainstays here at LCR, and in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary, an expanded range of product is currently on display through April 7th. Glass dinnerware and serving pieces rimmed in either gold or platinum make for an elegant yet functional table setting, perfect for Easter or Passover. Complete with a custom engraving offering, this trunk show is one of our most exciting yet. Also currently being featured in our shop are lacquer trays and other luxury home accessories by J. Fleet Designs. With some great contemporary designs and new color combinations for spring, there is sure to be something for everyone within this trunk show.

 

Assortment of lacquered trays by J. Fleet Designs



Be sure to check our online store for new product additions as spring continues, and if you’re local to Connecticut, come check out our trunk shows and new displays in our retail shop in West Hartford Center!



LCR West Hartford Shops for Fresh New Spring Product

Now that the busy holiday season is over, the attention of the staff here at LCR West Hartford shifts to searching for new accessories and giftware to feature in our shop. Each January we spend a few days at the New York International Gift Fair, shopping thousands of square feet of product by designers, artists and artisans from all over the world.

This is a very exciting time of year for us, as we get to see not only the newest product from our favorite vendors, but also discover new lines to introduce in our shop. We’re always trying to refresh and expand our offering, keeping up with the latest trends and newest designers, while also maintaining the designer lines our customers have known and loved for years.

Check back with us in the upcoming weeks to hear about our trip to the New York International Gift Fair and get a preview into the new product & artists we discover!

LCR Welcomes You To The World Of Skyros

LCR West Hartford is delighted to offer you a simply exquisite collection of tabletop and decorative accessories from Portugal called Skyros Designs. Portugal is a country where the ceramic industry continues to strive to manufacture some of the finest ceramics in the world, all which are reflected through Skyros Designs products. Skyros’s tabletop collections are

made of stoneware which is extremely chip and heat resistant. Most of the dinnerware and accessories can go into a 500 degree oven as well as the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. Skyros dinnerware is made to endure, perfect for everyday use, and be enjoyed for years to come. The Cantaria line from Skyros is an LCR West Hartford exclusive and is available in 7 stunning color ways that complement each other perfectly. Be creative and have fun mixing these gorgeous colors to capture your own unique style. The hand painted subtle patina edge enhances the beauty of every piece. The affordability of Skyros is also makes it attractive. At $59.00 for a pitcher and $95.00 for a large centerpiece bowl, Skyros offers a practical solution for giving a new sense of Old World warmth and excitement to your tabletop !

LCR and The Town That Cares

During our Michael Wainwright event, LCR Design and Decoration of West Hartford was proud to partner with local charity, The Town That Cares of West Hartford. The Town That Cares is a special fund established by the Town of West Hartford’s Department of Human and Leisure Services. The fund assists residents experiencing a crisis situation hindering their ability to pay for utility bills, food, shelter costs, medical expenses and other critical needs. It is funded 100% by contributions from generous individuals, businesses and community groups. In addition, each year The Town That Cares provides subsidies to a variety of seasonal activities administered by the Town. These include Thanksgiving food distribution for low-income families, Thanksgiving hot meal delivery for homebound elderly/disabled, holiday children's party & gift card distribution for low-income families, and back to school backpack and school supplies distribution for low-income families. Proceeds of our our Michael Wainwright Event sales have benefited this charity and we are still accepting donations. You may also send a check payable to The Town That Cares to: West Hartford Human Services 50 South Main Street, Room 306 West Hartford, CT 06107

An Afternoon With Michael Wainwright

We are merely weeks away from one of the West Hartford Center’s most anticipated events of the season, an afternoon with luxury porcelain designer and friend of LCR , Michael Wainwright. Michael Wainwright has spent a lifetime designing ceramics. He was introduced to clay at a very early age and achieved a master's degree in sculpture. Having also worked as a jeweler, Michael became intrigued with finding a way to join metal and clay. It did not take Michael very long to be a staple in the luxury market.

Many of his designs for his collections were inspired from his studies in Italy and travels along the Mediterranean. He developed an affinity for the use of architecture, and has collections inspired by the Piazza San Marco in Venice, the Palio
in Siena, and the Almalfi
Coast as well. His most recent collections have been inspired by the domes of the U.S. Capitol Building, and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Wainwright is the president of his company and the sole designer of each piece in his collection. His porcelain dinnerware and accessories are all made and hand-painted with 24 K Gold and Platinum in the U.S.A, as is his barware
. His new enameled aluminum Eggshell collection and metal serving pieces are imported from overseas, though all were designed in porcelain in his Great Barrington, MA studio.

On Saturday May 5th at 12 PM, Michael will be in our shop meeting and greeting with our clients. Even if you have never met Michael, stop in and say hello and even have your Wainwright piece signed from the artist. Michael has just sent our shop his latest collection pieces and we are displaying them now. The artist will be signing his work that has been purchased from our store from now to the day of the event. Here is your opportunity to have an instant collectable. Portions of each sale will be benefiting our local charity, The West Hartford Food Bank. LCR , is proud to offer a wide variety of Michael Wainwright tableware and accessories in our West Hartford store and online at www.lcrcollection.com .

31st Annual Fine Arts and Flowers Show

Need some springtime inspiration or just some time for you? Celebrate Spring with LCR West Hartford as we participate in the 31st Annual Fine Arts & Flowers presented by the Women’s Committee of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in downtown Hartford. This year, we will be in The Austin Gallery of the museum creating a stunning tabletop setting inspired from their masterworks collection of 17th and 18th Century paintings. LCR has partnered with The Wadsworth for years setting our designer luxury china, Garnier- Thiebault table linens, crystal stemware, and floral arrangements to the most beautiful art our country has to offer. Please join us and view LCR’s inspirational tabletop creation as our tribute to the great Masters of art. The event takes place from Thursday, April 26 – Sunday, April 29, 2012.

LCR and Garnier-Theibaut

Spring is here and our social events calendar continues to build. With a fresh outlook for 2012, new ideas, eloquent style and personal expression for your Spring gatherings can be easily found in your next tabletop setting. But with any great expressions of table décor (the kind your guests won’t seem to stop complementing on), one needs a firm foundation.

LCR West Hartford is pleased to announce a Table linen event with French Linen company Garnier -Thiebaut. Garnier -Thiebaut is a renowned world wide leader in luxury linens. Decorating the most prestigious restaurants and hotels throughout the world, Garnier -Thiebaut’s table linens weave a bright aesthetic in tabletop décor. With the use of 2 ply yarn and Indathren coloring (renowned as the best thread stability in the world), these linens are guaranteed to have a long life. It’s no wonder that Garnier- Thiebalt has been a staple at LCR for many years.

Starting April 21, you can be part of our event and view our latest Garnier -Thiebaut collections. With our new table linens, napkins, placemats, and runners, bring in your fine china or everyday dinnerware and let us design a fresh new feeling to your table décor that is not only stylish, but uniquely your own. At LCR, Savoir-Faire is everywhere!