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also nicknack
as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel
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Although designed for cupcakes or other knickknacks, some reviewers use it to display décor (and use it all year long!), finding the golden crow pull ring design really handy for easy carrying.
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Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Social media is a growing priority, and there’s more brands, accessories and knickknacks by labels like Beams Japan to peruse.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Housed inside an 18th-century stately palazzo traditionally closed to the public, the space has been decked in Onitsuka Tiger’s signature bright yellow taking over the facade’s windows and furnishing and knickknacks inside.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 29 July 2024
Eckert, whose hospitality management company includes 86 hotels and resorts under different brands, said hotels even welcome it when guests take some knickknacks home; a pen emblazoned with the name of a hotel, a tiny sewing kit or a little lotion bottle can serve as a mini piece of marketing.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
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Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
Social media is a growing priority, and there’s more brands, accessories and knickknacks by labels like Beams Japan to peruse.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
Housed inside an 18th-century stately palazzo traditionally closed to the public, the space has been decked in Onitsuka Tiger’s signature bright yellow taking over the facade’s windows and furnishing and knickknacks inside.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 29 July 2024
Eckert, whose hospitality management company includes 86 hotels and resorts under different brands, said hotels even welcome it when guests take some knickknacks home; a pen emblazoned with the name of a hotel, a tiny sewing kit or a little lotion bottle can serve as a mini piece of marketing.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
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