Vista Alegre's sleek Matrix tray is part art and part serving piece. Take a look at this unique decorative item

The Vista Alegre Shell White centerpiece would make a modern place to plant a chic bunch of succulents. 

Our ALBA PUNCH BOWL from the Vento Collection.  This extra large centerpice is so versatile -- champagne punch, summer sangria, and when the serving is complete, use as a lustrous centerpiece on a dining table filled with summer's bright blooms!  

Happy Summer!  Tomorrow is the first day of summer, so we continue to focus on easy to use beautiful summer entertaining pieces.  We think the LOLA PEDESTAL from the Veno Collection is just right for light summer treats.  Pile high with cool triangle sandwiches as we show here, or sweet treats and an always favorite cheese assortment.  Whatever you choose, it's going to look perfect on this lovely pdestal.  Great for brides and bridal events. &

Summer entertaining with ease  and beauty -- words that describe the stunning and practical serving pieces in the Beatriz Ball Ocean Collection.  The coral serving bowl is enhanced with handcrafted coral handles, creating interest and a sense of nature's beauty from the sea.  At 4 1/4" deep by 16 1/2" l x 9 1/2" w, this bowl is just right for everything from a luscious shrimp salad to your favorite seafood dishes.   Serve dishes

BEATRIZ BALL was recently excited to see a favorite from our Vento Collection - the ice bucket -- posted on the at - home cocktail connosieur site, STIR & STRAIN.  Here's what Elana had to say about why she loves beautiful product, and why it compelled her to offer it as a giveaway for their readers.

This is the first time I’ve offered a giveaway on the site and mainly it’s due to waiting until the right product came along. A few weeks ago I was

For a beautiful and summery centerpiece try Vista Alegre's seashell-inspired Corais dish.

It's nearly June with summer vacations by the sea on so many minds.  Why not make it simple and elegant with fine metalware serving pieces from the BEATRIZ BALL OCEAN COLLECTION.  You'll find pieces dervied from natural ocean forms -- all easy care, NEVER POLISH and just right for a beautiful moment by the sea.  Great for hostess gifts, too!

Here’s a great gift for the graduate  -- something that every young man needs (but doesn’t know it yet!)!  Choose a small tray or bowl from our CROC COLLECTION that is just the right size for keys, change, smartphone and all those miscellaneouspieces that seem to emerge from his pockets.  He’ll love it and you will be so pleased with your thoughtful gift – he’ll be sure to remember who the very thoughtful giver was! 

Today we move our attention to Dad and Father’s Day. What gift will Dad really like and really use? Here’s a great suggestion from Beatriz Ball – our Croc Rectangular Tray for all of his incidentals – keys, the amazing cigar he is waiting to smoke for just that special moment, the change emptied from his pockets, and all those other incidentals that need a home. Plus, he might even let Mom borrow it for a serving tray. Great size, too @ 14&