Chicago Magazine "The Best of Chicago"

Who doesn't want to be considered "the best" at something...at anything?  When you're passionate and work hard at what you do, to be recognized and appreciated for that effort is always an honor.  So tickled we were, when in the year 2000 - just 3 years after we first opened our doors, we found ourselves on the pages of Chicago Magazine's annual "Best of" issue.  We were under the category of "Best Offbeat Tableware".  Offbeat Tableware?  For just a split-second, we found ourselves questioning whether that was really a compliment, but as that article brought countless new customers through our door, we said "Thank you kindly, Chicago Magazine!" and wore our Best Offbeat Tableware award like a badge of honor.

"Lake View's P.O.S.H. has assembled an eclectic assortment of silverware, dishes, and linens from such disparate sources as U.S. country clubs, luxury steamship lines, and old European hotels."  

Vintage Monogram Ribbon

 We found an amazing assortment of these monogrammed ribbons on a buying trip to Belgium several years ago.  All kinds of letter combinations beautifully stiched in red on the thin, white fabric tape.  The ribbon came out of a fabric and notions store that went of business, but still had a lot of stock on its shelves.  This ribbon was made to be sewn into the uniforms of school children, so everyone was able to distinguish whose jacket or jumper was whose.  It was a challenge to offer the ribbon online given the countless letter combinations, but the ribbon was well-loved, well-shopped and before we knew it, it was gone!