Waterford Crystal's Lismore pattern has been Waterford’s pre-eminent design for 60 years and remains synonymous with luxury and fine living.  The original Lismore pattern was inspired by the gothic architecture of the 800-year-old Lismore Castle in County Waterford, Ireland.  Since its beginning in1952, Lismore has evolved into several unique patterns that utilize and expand the classic and timeless cuts that respresent the high level of design and craftmanship from Waterford.   Read more about the Lismore history or browse the many Lismore pieces here.

Here is a unique and interesting gift for President’s Day.  With the impressive bust sculpture, Thomas Blackshear pays tribute to Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.  In addition, he protrays First Lady Michelle Obama’s style and grace in this true to life, piece of art. No details were overlooked. You can also see all of Blackshear’s sculptures made for Lenox here.

Villeroy & Boch launched a luxurious limited edition collection to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon.  The Dragon Collection is highly decorated with deep reds, vibrants blues, rich oranges and layered generously with gold decor. The eleborate designs are filled with positive symbols of luck and fortune nestled, such as the following: 

• The repetition of the cloud motif stands for neverending luck
• A pomegranate denotes fertility
• Clouds are a symbol of good luck
• A round medallion stands for success and harvest and long life
• The dragon symbolises happiness, wealth, long life, prosperity and luck
• The color red keeps evil at bay
• Buddha’s hand citron is a symbol for well-being
• Old copper coins represent riches and prosperity
• 3-legged money frog keeps evil at bay, protects and increases prosperity
• Bats symbolize a bright future

Flowers in a beautiful crystal vase is another perfect Valentine's Day Gift.  Consider some of these attractive and original vases by Kosta Boda.  They're one of the world's leading brands of glassware and art glass.  The vases are functional and gorgeous, completely unique, and hand-made. They make a truly memorable gift and are wonderful to collect. So, consider a classic combination of brilliance and clarity, not just the flowers.

A high quality crystal ring holder always makes a great Valentine’s Day Gift.  Present her a beautiful way to keep rings when not worn, as well as an elegant decoration for a dresser or bedside table.  Best to keep that symbol of love safe with a gift of exquisite crystal. There are many shapes and sizes, details and cuts, but each one is thoughtful and stunning for that special person. 

New from Lenox this spring is the Floral Meadow collection, featuring vibrant floral images by artist Catherine McClung. The detailed bouquets are available in 4 different flower types: Daylily, Hydrangea, a Medley, and Sunflowers. The dinnerware is made of resilient everyday porcelain, and have scalloped edges with a nice green trim.  A full complement of serving accessories includes fun figural pieces and beautiful scenic flowered pastures. It’s a perfect Lenox collection for mixing and matching your own custom flowered table setting. 

Celebrate the 2011 BCS Champions, the Univeristy of Alabama, with these limited edition crystal Footballs and Helmets. Made by Waterford, the 7,500 pieces come with complete certificate of authenticity. Both are engraved with the BCS and Univeristy of Alabama logos. Perfect for any Crimson Tide football fan or one that celebrates their 14th national championship! 

Portmeirion has recently launched a new addition to their very popular Botanic Garden Series. The Exotic Botanic Garden is here!  The new dinnerware collection has illustrations that depict six new exquisite flowers: Orchid, Dragonfly, White Water Lily, Birds of Paradise, Red Ginger, and Hibiscus.  Portmeirion's triple-leaf border makes it a classic, so it can be mixed and matched with other Botanic Garden flowers.  A complete range of products are available, from dinner plates to platters, pasta bowls to mugs. All are made in Britian. The new flowers really present a beautiful, bright, and exotic setting to the table.

Celebrate the new year with some favorite bar tools, made by Gorham. Mix, stir, and shake it up. Then pour into an essential glass like these beauties from Dartington.

Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas tree with Wedgwood Ornaments.  Beautifully Crafted Of Fine Porcelain, Wedgwood's Christmas Decorations feature classic Christmas motifs in elegant relief, set against finely colored jasper. They are inspired by late 18th Century traditional relief designs and most are specially-produced for Christmas 2011.