About Town 2019
It’s time to swipe to your calendar, we have some amazing events lined up for you this season! Shop till you drop... Read More
Feasts on Film- TIFF 2019
The Toronto International Film Festival has influenced us for over two decades, inspiring our windows and turning Toronto into a global stage... Read More
Hosting a party? Here are our tips from THE WILLIAM ASHLEY DRINKWARE PLAYBOOK
Choosing the right drinkware for your table is simply a matter of choice at William Ashley. Here are three ways to buy... Read More
Be a Wedding Guest Boss!
When you’re invited to the wedding, naturally you want to select the perfect gift, a gift that marks this momentous occasion and... Read More
Sophie Conran’s Organic Nature
“Hello this is Sophie. I’m sorry I can’t get to the phone right now, it’s either switched off or at the bottom... Read More
The Power of Flowers
In most cultures the garden represents a kind of heaven on earth. After this blog you may start seeing your dinnerware bathed... Read More
A Sustainable Art de Vivre
We all share the same sky on this beautiful blue ball we call our home and we know that taking care of... Read More
Sparking Joy Around The World
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This season we caught up with: Twelve Tomatoes, one of India’s most sought after event design bureaus, Daniela Riedlova, an Italian boutique... Read More
#tabletime goes viral
For over seventy years William Ashley has expounded the virtues of gathering at a table to share good food and ideas. In... Read More
A Gin Story With A Twist
Gin is having its moment in the limelight, bolstered by a growing small-batch Craft Movement. Having anticipated the trend, our talented scouts... Read More
Life’s a Beach- Bringing the Sea to Your Home
Your deadline’s spilled over to the summer months and now the closest body of water you can get to is your pool.... Read More
Welcome to Our New Chapter
… A month has already flown by since we opened our new flagship store in the heart of Bloor Street’s Mink... Read More
Terry Rodgers Reimagines Lalique
“Beneath the cool chic, a narcotic aura emanates…” Art In America Magazine BREAKING: An iconic symbol of the Art Deco era, the... Read More
Glazed And Confused- How Do I Set A Perfect Table?
It is asked in a subtle- wait for the moment is right- whisper in our dinnerware expert’s ear sort of way. Lifestyles... Read More
Glazed And Confused- The Four Bodies Of China
The world’s largest assortment of dinnerware at William Ashley could make selecting a daunting task. Fear not! We are here to light... Read More
Crystal 101- An Essential Guide
CRYSTAL WISHES-There is a silence in front of our crystal glass display when we show new customers the depth of our selection... Read More
Wrapping up the Silverware
10 things about Robbe & Berking silver-plated flatware that will make you say whaaaaaat? The modest family business started in 1874 by... Read More
Tying the Knot Celebrity Style
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What tops your I DO list? It seems like 2017 is the perfect year to say, “I do.” I’m sure you recall Pippa... Read More
Welcome To The Future
Happy New Year! 2017 is shaping up to be an exceptional year as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary! As President of William... Read More
Celebrating A Wondrous Year
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JACKIE As you can see I always have dinnerware on my mind and this year has been no exception. My mother was born... Read More
William Ashley’s Holiday Hacks
The holidays are all about dazzling your guests with sumptuous dishes and the gold standard hosting skills your friends and family have... Read More