WILLIAM YEOWARD CRYSTAL

The Gift Show just wrapped up, and despite temperatures ranging from the 20’s to the 60’s Farenheit, we all managed to get through it just fine!  As usual, we spruced up the Showroom with loads of fresh cut flowers, which looked and smelled wonderful.  We also made some display changes which really revived the look of the Showroom.

Below is a beautiful buffet set-up that Darren came up with, including one of the new midnight blue tablecloths we put on some of the tables.

A lovely combination of colors on our front table, with lemons under the Rosa Beehive adding a pop of yellow:

Here’s that gorgeous midnight blue tablecloth again.  The colorful Vita Goblets really work when pulled together with the white Apsley China.

We’ve done a purple floral theme on the Country table below for the past few shows, paired with the Amethyst collection.  This time, we introduced the Garland Vases, and went bright and sunny with yellow, green and orange.

The new Liza Vases in the foreground below are offered in the same colors as the latest Sophie Vases.  They can add a fun pop of color just about anywhere!

Finally, the Country Stemware and American Bar found a new home.  When the sun comes in the Showroom, the colorful Country glasses really shine!

Patricia Murray, owner of Table Matters in Birmingham, Alabama, offers tips on how to take your table setting from boring to beautiful and fresh in Southern Living!

One of the pieces on her table, which is full of color and whimsy, is our Fanny Amethyst Goblet from the William Yeoward Country Collection.  Take a closer look at this fun, versatile and practical glass below.

Bart Boehlert had a chance to finally meet William Yeoward in person at a recent book signing at Bergdorf-Goodman, years after interviewing him over the phone.  Read his take on William’s new book here:

http://www.bartboehlert.com/2012/05/cocktails-at-bergdorfs-with-william.html

The May issue of House Beautiful features William Yeoward’s American Bar in the Design Book section, along with a lovely quote from the book about William’s fascination with (and passion for) cocktails and cocktail culture.

William Yeoward has written a fabulous book about cocktails!  With impeccable timing, William has managed to have his book and new glassware collection debut together this month!

Filled with delicious recipes and William’s trademark storytelling and sense of humor, this book is sure to please every cocktail aficionado.  With such intriguing names as Horse’s Neck, The Gilded Cage and Hanky Panky, who can resist these luscious libations?

Here is a sneak peak at a new collection of mouth-blown glass from William Yeoward Crystal called American Bar!  

(Below - Dakota barware)

This collection evokes the Roaring ‘20’s and the era of Prohibition that followed, when many of the most brilliant American bartenders set up shop in European cities, including at the Savoy Hotel’s ‘The American Bar’ in London.   In fact, many other chic hotel bars of that period in cities like London and Paris were known as “American bars”. 

(Below:  Lillian cocktail/champagne glass and cocktail jug)

Named after famous actresses of the era such as Lillian Gish and Marlene Deitrich, this collection reflects the glamour of this by-gone era.  These glasses and barware pieces make you want to have a couple cocktails and cut a rug!

(Below - Corinne stemware)

At prices ranging from $21 - $150, the American Bar collection is both appealing and affordable!

(Below - Greta stemware)

During an unseasonably warm January Gift Show, we were excited about some new items, including new colors in Sophie vases, and an entirely new line of bar ware called William Yeoward American Bar!  

With daffodils and daisies in the Showroom, and 60-degree temps outside, we couldn’t help but dream of Spring!

Check out some of William Yeoward’s Bone China, in a food feature in this month’s issue of Virginia Living, that’s all about preparing wild game.  The story is entitled “A Walk on the Wild Side”, and these images are wildly beautiful!

Carrots are the perfect compliment to the Avington Charger in Peking Orange.

Our Avington Charger in Apple Green is set with braised rabbit.  A Hortense Placemat in Corn sits behind the plate.

A plate of venison osso bucco looks delicious on a Rosemoor Charger in Peking Orange.  Happy hunting!

Grace Ormonde features the Eleanor Champagne Coupe in her Lifestyle section of the Spring/Summer 2012 issue, available January 7th.  Remember: Champagne coupes aren’t just for Champagne anymore!  Use them to serve cocktails, or even a decadent dessert.

Eleanor shines amongst all these gorgeous things!

Below is the Eleanor Champagne Coupe in close-up…

… and featured solo.  The Eleanor pattern is timeless and sophisticated!

William Yeoward Crystal’s Caroline Goblet shines in a fabulous 3-page spread from Town & Country, featuring the best of “Season’s Eatings”.  Delicious!

Here’s the Caroline Goblet in close up.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Architectural Digest is featuring our Georgina Individual Carafe (from our Crystal Collection)  and the Georgian Bottle Carafe (from our Country Collection) in their Most Wanted Gift Guide in the December issue.  We’re proud to be in this assortment of beautiful gift ideas!

The Georgian Carafe comes in both Bottle and Magnum sizes, as pictured below.

Real Simple features the Hortense Placemat in Yellow for Fall festivities in their “All the Trimmings” story.  Are you ready for turkey with all the trimmings? 

The Country Spiral Pitcher from William Yeoward’s Country line takes center stage on this beautiful table set for “Casual Dining”.

William is profiled in the Summer 2011 issue of Flower Magazine! He talks about how he got his start in interior design, how William Yeoward Crystal began with a chance meeting with Timothy Jenkins, and his various sources of inspiration, including his own garden. 

One photo in the article features a lovely table set with lots of antiques, along with our Ruth Goblet which fits in perfectly!