Las Vegas Market...

Hi there!
Sorry it’s been a while since my last entry...Business may not be "booming" like used to, but we are all quite busy over here...
I promise to do better in updating this blog!
In any event, we just returned from the Las Vegas Market, where we introduced four new collections.
There we saw several of our regular clients and we were pleased by the acquisition of new customers as well.

Although we will always be grateful to the High Point Market, that throughout the past 20 years helped greatly the growth of our business, we have to recognize that the Las Vegas Market management runs a truly "First Class" organization.

Certainly the Las Vegas Market "traffic" (buyers), may not be at the level we all wish for, but those that came were interested, buying and pleased to work in such of inviting atmosphere.

We attend both of these two important Furniture Markets, and planning to continue doing so as they really complement each other (at least for our company...).
While we definitely enjoy the Las Vegas liveliness, frankly after a week there, we all look forward to the more relaxed High Point environment… We need both!

We are now preparing for the October High Point Market, where we will introduce a few more collections and (frankly) looking forward to see a few more clients than the ones we saw in Vegas…

I’will keep you posted…
Ciao!
Marco

Web Update - Dinnerware Pre-Packs now available...

We are pleased to announce that we have updated our Shop Dinnerware section that now feature Dinnerware Pre-Packs for our most popular Deruta patterns: Raffaellesco, Ricco Deruta, Vecchia Deruta, Antico Deruta, Fruttina and Perugino.

When selecting any of the above mentioned dinnerware design, you will have the option to purchase convenient pre-packs.

The "open stock" purchasing option is still available.
We are working (hard...) to offer the pre-pack option in additional Deruta patterns.

Check us out soon.

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Artistica June '09

Hey friends of Artistica,

My name is Frank Parrilli. I've been working for Artistica Italian Gallery in the Winnetka showroom for almost three years now.

I've also had the opportunity to work in our Showrooms in Las Vagas at the World Market Center and High Point furniture market. Merchandising the spaces and selling to our customers, who have rapidly become our friends.

Summer is here. We're awaiting lots of new beautiful merchandise which is currently in Florida, here in Winnetka soon. The Winnetka showroom is ready for summer with beautiful containers to enhance your garden, or Deruta dinnerware to brighten your summer alfresco dining table.

Beautiful Murano glass from which to drink your favorite Pinot Grigio on these warm summer evenings.

We are also thinking about a party to celebrate our Annual Winnetka Sidewalk Sale in mid-July. More on that later. We're looking forward to seeing you in the Winnetka soon.

Til then, I remain at your service, Frank

New container just arrived!

I just want you to know that last week we received another container from Italy!
As result many products are now back in stock, including those "hard-to-get" Florentine ceramics from Montelupo and most of the new collection introduced early Spring...

Please take a look at our web site.
Thanks!

Welcome to our new blog...

Well, we finally made it to the blogging community...


Today we are launching our Artistica blog.
Frankly we will not have the time for "daily" updates, but our goal is to keep you posted with our news regarding products, events, trade shows, new arrivals etc...

Thank you for reading, and feel free to leave your own comments as well...

Ciao!