There will also be a few new items coming out this year - The long awaited loaf pan. It is due out around August 1, 2010.
Picture to come shortly.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Homer Laughlin Announces New Color for 2010
Homer Laughlin unveiled their newest color to their Fiesta line at the Chicago Home & Housewares Show. It is called Paprika. It will be available as soon as June 20, 2010. This photo was taken by Elaine Epperly and posted on Facebook.
Here is the official HLC press release regarding their new color:
The Homer Laughlin China Company™ is excited to announce the latest color in the Fiesta® Dinnerware lineup—Paprika! This zesty color was officially introduced at the International Home & Housewares Show (Chicago), McCormick Place, South Building, Booth No. S2003.
Paprika is the 14th color in the signature Fiesta spectrum: Paprika, Lemongrass, Chocolate, Ivory, Black, White, Cobalt, Turquoise, Sunflower, Plum, Scarlet, Shamrock, Tangerine, and Peacock. With the introduction of Paprika, Evergreen will retire March 31st and Cinnabar June 1st 2010.
“At a time when so many people in our country are struggling, we are returning to the basic comforts that are important: home and family,” says Fiesta Dinnerware’s Rich Brinkman. “Paprika evokes the warmth, spirit and reassurance that many Americans are craving.”
With the wide range of Fiesta colors (both current and retired), the possibilities to mix and match with Paprika are endless. Depending on the style motif you are trying to achieve, Paprika can help set any kind of mood for everyday dining or special occasions. Try some of the following color combinations:
Modern Comfort: Paprika, Lemongrass, Chocolate, Ivory
Fire: Paprika, Scarlet, Sunflower, Tangerine
Sunset: Paprika, Sunflower, Tangerine, Scarlet, Plum
Citrus: Paprika, Sunflower, Tangerine, Lemongrass, Shamrock
Tropical: Paprika, Lemongrass, Turquoise, Shamrock, Tangerine, Peacock
Earthy: Paprika, Shamrock, Chocolate
Sophistication: Paprika, Cobalt, Turquoise, Peacock, Chocolate, Ivory
“Fiesta has added the perfect shade of subtle spice to their tasty choice of colors— Paprika,” says color expert Leatrice Eiseman, http://www.morealivewithcolor.com/index.html and http://eisemancolorblog.com/.
Paprika Fiesta will be available in stores and online as early as June 20, 2010. Suggested retail price for the 4- and 5-piece place settings is $48.00 (MSRP). Paprika will also be available in square 3-piece place settings for $40.00. In addition to place settings, the Fiesta line includes a variety of plates, platters, bowls, cups, vases, the signature disc pitcher, and a wide range of serving pieces (sold separately).
Here is the official HLC press release regarding their new color:
The Homer Laughlin China Company™ is excited to announce the latest color in the Fiesta® Dinnerware lineup—Paprika! This zesty color was officially introduced at the International Home & Housewares Show (Chicago), McCormick Place, South Building, Booth No. S2003.
Paprika is the 14th color in the signature Fiesta spectrum: Paprika, Lemongrass, Chocolate, Ivory, Black, White, Cobalt, Turquoise, Sunflower, Plum, Scarlet, Shamrock, Tangerine, and Peacock. With the introduction of Paprika, Evergreen will retire March 31st and Cinnabar June 1st 2010.
“At a time when so many people in our country are struggling, we are returning to the basic comforts that are important: home and family,” says Fiesta Dinnerware’s Rich Brinkman. “Paprika evokes the warmth, spirit and reassurance that many Americans are craving.”
With the wide range of Fiesta colors (both current and retired), the possibilities to mix and match with Paprika are endless. Depending on the style motif you are trying to achieve, Paprika can help set any kind of mood for everyday dining or special occasions. Try some of the following color combinations:
Modern Comfort: Paprika, Lemongrass, Chocolate, Ivory
Fire: Paprika, Scarlet, Sunflower, Tangerine
Sunset: Paprika, Sunflower, Tangerine, Scarlet, Plum
Citrus: Paprika, Sunflower, Tangerine, Lemongrass, Shamrock
Tropical: Paprika, Lemongrass, Turquoise, Shamrock, Tangerine, Peacock
Earthy: Paprika, Shamrock, Chocolate
Sophistication: Paprika, Cobalt, Turquoise, Peacock, Chocolate, Ivory
“Fiesta has added the perfect shade of subtle spice to their tasty choice of colors— Paprika,” says color expert Leatrice Eiseman, http://www.morealivewithcolor.com/index.html and http://eisemancolorblog.com/.
Paprika Fiesta will be available in stores and online as early as June 20, 2010. Suggested retail price for the 4- and 5-piece place settings is $48.00 (MSRP). Paprika will also be available in square 3-piece place settings for $40.00. In addition to place settings, the Fiesta line includes a variety of plates, platters, bowls, cups, vases, the signature disc pitcher, and a wide range of serving pieces (sold separately).
Thursday, February 4, 2010
What Is the Most Popular Color of Fiesta in 2009?
The news is in SCARLET is, once again, the most popular color in the Fiesta line up for 2009, even beating out the new color, Lemongrass. Here are the colors listed by sales volume to retailers:
Fiesta Sales by Color for the year 2009 - (sales to retailers only)
Scarlet
Lemongrass
Chocolate
Sunflower
Ivory
Cobalt Blue
Peacock
Tangerine
Shamrock
Turquoise
White
Plum
Cinnabar
Evergreen
Black
Now we know why Evergreen is on the chopping block for this year. Are Cinnabar and Plum far behind?
Fiesta Sales by Color for the year 2009 - (sales to retailers only)
Scarlet
Lemongrass
Chocolate
Sunflower
Ivory
Cobalt Blue
Peacock
Tangerine
Shamrock
Turquoise
White
Plum
Cinnabar
Evergreen
Black
Now we know why Evergreen is on the chopping block for this year. Are Cinnabar and Plum far behind?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
eBay Traffic Declines in December as Amazon Surges to Record Levels
Amazon experienced a 29% surge in unique visitors from September to December, according to data provided by Nielsen, while eBay experienced flat numbers for the last four months of the year. Amazon reached 66.472 million unique visitors in December, up 9% from November and up 8.8% from December 2008.
eBay is currently at 2005 levels in terms of unique visitors after peaking in 2006. As the following chart shows, eBay had topped out at 66.193 million unique visitors in December 2006 and hasn't broken the 60 million mark since August 2007. eBay had 51 million unique visitors to its site in December 2009, down 0.27% from November and down 11% from December 2008.
Maybe that is why EBay is asking sellers and buyers to answer surveys. They need to find out what is wrong. If they decide to listen, they will change and bring back the old EBay, when selling on it was FUN!
eBay is currently at 2005 levels in terms of unique visitors after peaking in 2006. As the following chart shows, eBay had topped out at 66.193 million unique visitors in December 2006 and hasn't broken the 60 million mark since August 2007. eBay had 51 million unique visitors to its site in December 2009, down 0.27% from November and down 11% from December 2008.
Maybe that is why EBay is asking sellers and buyers to answer surveys. They need to find out what is wrong. If they decide to listen, they will change and bring back the old EBay, when selling on it was FUN!
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Year of Turquoise
According to the Pantone Color Institute. . .
This will be the year of turquoise. The blue-green hue is considered to evoke calm and compassion, but its warm and cool shades mix well with all skin tones.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says most
people respond positively to turquoise, and it has a universally flattering appeal
for men and women.
“We look at the psychology of the color,” Eiseman said. “This year specifically, we
were very certain that turquoise was a strong trend and narrowed it down to the
best, most representative color for both fashion and home.”
Andrews agreed, saying that a true turquoise or more subdued teal is a fresh
complement for spring. He suggests incorporating a teal handbag into a spring
wardrobe if you're shy about wearing bold colors.
“Most women don't have a teal handbag,” he said. “Teal works great with neutrals,
and it opens the door to play with color. The bag can be your accent.”
IS THAT WHY SOME OF FIESTA'S RETAIL OUTLET THAT CLOSED OUT OF TURQUOISE A YEAR OR MORE AGO HAVE STARTED CARRYING THAT COLOR AGAIN?
VERY INTERESTING.
This will be the year of turquoise. The blue-green hue is considered to evoke calm and compassion, but its warm and cool shades mix well with all skin tones.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says most
people respond positively to turquoise, and it has a universally flattering appeal
for men and women.
“We look at the psychology of the color,” Eiseman said. “This year specifically, we
were very certain that turquoise was a strong trend and narrowed it down to the
best, most representative color for both fashion and home.”
Andrews agreed, saying that a true turquoise or more subdued teal is a fresh
complement for spring. He suggests incorporating a teal handbag into a spring
wardrobe if you're shy about wearing bold colors.
“Most women don't have a teal handbag,” he said. “Teal works great with neutrals,
and it opens the door to play with color. The bag can be your accent.”
IS THAT WHY SOME OF FIESTA'S RETAIL OUTLET THAT CLOSED OUT OF TURQUOISE A YEAR OR MORE AGO HAVE STARTED CARRYING THAT COLOR AGAIN?
VERY INTERESTING.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Fiesta Chartreuse Vase Traveling the United States. . . .
Have you heard of this????
There is a Fiesta® Chartreuse medium vase (which has been named by someone as "Charry" - I assume by someone at HLC) is traveling the United States visiting friends, landmarks, & favorite places. According to my source, Charry has travelled over 11,000 miles since it started its' travels last October. So far, it has travelled through Ohio, Virginia, South Dakota, Georgia, Michigan, Indiana, California & Washington.
Follow Charry on his travels across the United States and see where he will travel to next next. I hope he comes to visit me!
Charry's Journey
There is a Fiesta® Chartreuse medium vase (which has been named by someone as "Charry" - I assume by someone at HLC) is traveling the United States visiting friends, landmarks, & favorite places. According to my source, Charry has travelled over 11,000 miles since it started its' travels last October. So far, it has travelled through Ohio, Virginia, South Dakota, Georgia, Michigan, Indiana, California & Washington.
Follow Charry on his travels across the United States and see where he will travel to next next. I hope he comes to visit me!
Charry's Journey
Friday, January 1, 2010
What's New!
When I saw how long it had been since I posted on my blog, I was surprises. Unfortunately, time just gets away from all of us and it has obviously happened to me.
Here are some tidbits I have encountered over the past several months that may be of interest:
Marigold Platter
The follow up piece for the 75th Anniversary collection is a 19.25 inch serving platter. This beautiful Marigold piece is a great complement to last year's three piece baking bowl set!
This year Fiesta introduces the second of three celebratory pieces leading up to the 75th anniversary of the brand in 2011...It's a 19.25 inch Serving Platter! This is in addition to last year's introduction, the 3 pc. Baking Bowl Set , three perfectly large nested shapes, are now available! You had better get them while they last because these pieces in the newly unveiled anniversary year color - Marigold - for a mere 75 weeks. So after September 1, 2009 the Marigold baking bowls will no longer be available. The Marigold serving platter will be officially retired on September 1, 2010. Order yours today!
Evergreen
Word on the street is the Evergreen is the color on the chopping block for 2010. There has been no official word of the new color (other than it will not be pink of any shade) or what color will retire, but many of the large retailers have already discontinued Evergreen, so time will only tell. Unfortunately, at least in my opinion, Evergreen just never hit the right spot. It seems like HLC is trying to recreate colors that were short run, limited edition colors, such as juniper, lilac and chartreuse, but have failed so far in their attempts. . .at least with evergreen and heather. Lemongrass does seem to be a hit so far.
Iced Tea Spoons & Hostess Sets
Some of the latest licensed accessory pieces to hit the chopping block, appear to be the iced tea spoons and hostess sets. I have it direct from HLC that the iced tea spoons have been officially discontinued. The hostess sets appear to be headed in that direction, at least in the solid colors, if the rumor I heard is true. Only time will tell. You can purchase both of these items from www.ladishes.com.
I hope all of you have a Wonderful, Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Here are some tidbits I have encountered over the past several months that may be of interest:
Marigold Platter
The follow up piece for the 75th Anniversary collection is a 19.25 inch serving platter. This beautiful Marigold piece is a great complement to last year's three piece baking bowl set!
This year Fiesta introduces the second of three celebratory pieces leading up to the 75th anniversary of the brand in 2011...It's a 19.25 inch Serving Platter! This is in addition to last year's introduction, the 3 pc. Baking Bowl Set , three perfectly large nested shapes, are now available! You had better get them while they last because these pieces in the newly unveiled anniversary year color - Marigold - for a mere 75 weeks. So after September 1, 2009 the Marigold baking bowls will no longer be available. The Marigold serving platter will be officially retired on September 1, 2010. Order yours today!
Evergreen
Word on the street is the Evergreen is the color on the chopping block for 2010. There has been no official word of the new color (other than it will not be pink of any shade) or what color will retire, but many of the large retailers have already discontinued Evergreen, so time will only tell. Unfortunately, at least in my opinion, Evergreen just never hit the right spot. It seems like HLC is trying to recreate colors that were short run, limited edition colors, such as juniper, lilac and chartreuse, but have failed so far in their attempts. . .at least with evergreen and heather. Lemongrass does seem to be a hit so far.
Iced Tea Spoons & Hostess Sets
Some of the latest licensed accessory pieces to hit the chopping block, appear to be the iced tea spoons and hostess sets. I have it direct from HLC that the iced tea spoons have been officially discontinued. The hostess sets appear to be headed in that direction, at least in the solid colors, if the rumor I heard is true. Only time will tell. You can purchase both of these items from www.ladishes.com.
I hope all of you have a Wonderful, Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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