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"When one of my six children ask me, "Mom, what would you like for Christmas?" I usually give them the same answer I've given them for years- "Oh honey, maybe just some nail polish, earrings or how about going to church and breakfast?" I am thinking of making a wishlist with these wants and I am also thinking about adding some new things.   Sound silly? Not really. When you give someone a list it often cuts through the hassle and guesswork and you can focus on what is important- PRECIOUS TIME spent with each other. Lately, Pryde’s customers have...

You know how your house has a “season?” At Pryde’s, we delve into all the seasons, but our store truly shines in the fall. The glow of our well-loved wooden floors, the warm patina of French copper, the aromas of pies baking downstairs and the comfort of a hot cup of coffee or tea elevate the senses this time of year. This is when I bring out my Le Creuset Signature Round French Oven. It’s my go-to piece of cookware that gets put to use almost daily in autumn because of its versatility. I have literally cooked a thousand dishes in...

Date of marriage: Sept. 26, 2015 What brought you together? Butch: I was at the Plaza Art Fair and looked over at her, and that was it. Christy: He was cute, very outgoing and persistent. What made you decide to register at Pryde’s? Butch: Louise Meyers, Louise Meyers, Louise Meyers. Oh, and terrific staff and terrific selection. And did I mention Louise Meyers? Christy: We were going to tell everyone, "no gifts," but we decided if people want to buy a gift there's nothing better than supporting our favorite local business. Whenever we purchase a wedding gift for a couple,...

Each year, early March is like the Super Bowl to Fiesta fans. That's when the newest Fiesta color and products are announced. Months later in 2016, Pryde's Fiesta Fans are still feeling the excitement. You might have caught bits and pieces of the news on our Facebook and Instagram channels but here you'll have it one spot! Color of 2016: Claret Fiesta calls this their latest sophisticated color, on the heels of Sage and Slate. Claret, a fashion-forward hue, reminds us of Cinnabar, a retired Fiesta color from about a decade ago. Claret is slightly richer and leans more toward violet....

 Pryde's is where I grew up. It     is the the only job I've ever known, and I cannot ever imagine a better one. I have the opportunity to ENCOUNTER people every day. You will usually find me around somewhere sweeping the creaky hardwood floors, making coffee, generally enjoying my co-workers and opening boxes of our newest daily arrivals. In 1968 my parents, John and Connie were sitting at the breakfast table, talking and dreaming of an independent future. They both conceived an idea of opening a store not unlike Emory Bird Thayer, which was in downtown Kansas City...