• Home
  • Shop Uno Alla Volta
  • About Uno Alla Volta

Artisan Moments

~ a blog by Uno Alla Volta ™

Artisan Moments

Monthly Archives: March 2018

Unikat Polish Pottery

30 Friday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

From the Polish word for “unique,” unikat Polish pottery refers to a style of hand-painted ceramics with intricate patterns. Not only is the native clay expertly shaped by skilled artisans, but after firing, it is also skillfully adorned with stamps and brushwork. In the past, these stamps were often handmade from carved vegetables, especially potatoes, but today these ceramic artisans make use of rubber stamps and sea sponges to create these artful designs. The artists spend more time on these pieces, ensuring that the designs are breathtaking and multifaceted.

The artisans entrusted with these masterful processes go through years of training before they begin working on these higher-level pieces. Unikat Polish pottery is often so beautiful that collectors choose to leave it on display, rather than using it in the kitchen or whatever function it was created for. However, these pieces are all microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe, and are of lasting, heirloom quality. Many of these treasures are marked with a signature stamp by the workshop or even signed by the artisan.

Uno Alla Volta carries a variety of exclusive unikat Polish pottery. We hope you enjoy our signature styles and patterns, which aren’t available anywhere else in the USA.

0920-Polish-Pottery-Spring

You can shop all our exclusive Polish pottery here!

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

The Kentucky Derby, Then & Now

29 Thursday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

This year’s Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 5th. The first Kentucky Derby took place in 1875 after Meriwether Lewis Clark, grandson of famed explorer William Clark, saw the Epsom Derby in England. With a gift of land from his uncles John and Henry Churchill to build the racetrack and stadium, Clark was able to bring this event to the USA. The derby quickly gained popularity in America and some signature details developed as well, such as granting a garland of roses to the winner, drinking mint juleps, and of course, wearing large, whimsically elegant hats.

Because wearing fun and festive hats to celebrate the Kentucky Derby is such an important tradition to our customers, we are sure to carry a wide selection of whimsically elegant hats every spring. Handcrafted of sinamay straw by our talented milliner Carole of New York, these tempting toppers each have their own unique personalities. Whether you are lucky enough to attend this equestrian event in person this year or simply enjoy watching with your friends and loved ones on TV, these show-stopping hats will make your experience even more special. After the Derby is over, these would make great accessories to your Sunday best for church!

See the evolution of derby hat fashions from the 1920’s to 2017 below:

40_1929_102108__fashion.890b0167656f91296d21511881b66332

Image from Kentuckyderby.com

67__R2_0502.e436be60dbbdf11a05b177d82372aaae

Image from Kentuckyderby.com

Shop here to see all of Uno Alla Volta’s fun and festive derby hats! Want to make sure your hat stays in perfect shape for next year? Our exclusive, vintage-style hat box will make transporting and storing your favorite hats so much easier.

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Meet Elizabeth

26 Monday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

Elizabeth’s destiny as an artist and entrepreneur was clear from her childhood. Inspired by her grandmother, who was a painter, and her first small business of selling macramé bracelets in Hudson, Ohio, Elizabeth followed her passion to Hartwick College, where she studied painting professionally.

In the footsteps of many young, hopeful artists, Elizabeth relocated to New York City: the epicenter of all things fashion. One day, she misplaced her favorite velvet scarf, and like a true artist, handmade another one for herself instead of wallowing in the loss. As fate would have it, her original remake garnered so many compliments that Barney’s New York and The Whitney Museum Gift Shop reached out to her for orders! Now, as an avid traveler, Elizabeth draws inspiration from the world all around her, citing everything from clouds to tile patterns as inspiration for her designs. Her scarves are handmade by her artisan partners in India, spreading the joy of creation across the globe.

image001

You can shop all of Elizabeth’s eye-catching designs here!

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Wall Crosses For Every Room

23 Friday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

This pious Lenten season is the perfect time to celebrate the magic and mysteries of faith. These unique wall crosses, each lovingly handmade uno alla volta, will perfectly accent any room in your home. Leave them up all year round as a reminder of the power of prayer.

WOODW54001

Everlasting Floral Wooden Wall Cross

 

VNLOCROCE1

Murano Glass Millefiori Wall Cross

MGLNUAVCR-7

Michal Golan’s “Pretty In Pastel” Wall Cross

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Fill Your Easter Baskets

19 Monday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again! To celebrate this Easter season of rebirth, our artisans have created a variety of handmade treasures featuring eggs, bunnies, and sweet springtime flowers. The treasures in our Easter shop are the perfect gifts to fill up those Easter baskets for your loved ones (or yourself)!

TCHTCS329113L

Pastel “Minetta” Floppy Hat

 

KKRDEASTERNEC

Millefiori Easter Necklace

KALICHBUNNY3

Polish Pottery “Secret Garden” Bunny Salt And Pepper Shakers

FLORAL160281UV

Handmade Easter Bunny Wreath

KALICH1604LG

Polish Pottery “Gia” Easter Egg

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Murano Sale Exclusive: Meet Amelia

16 Friday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

 

amelia

In honor of our Murano Sale, we thought it was only right to introduce you to our Jewelry Buyer, Amelia. Her savvy business sense and flair for fashion are the driving forces behind so many of your favorite jewelry pieces.

After studying Fashion Merchandising and Visuals at LIM College, Amelia took her academic knowledge into the professional sphere, beginning with a series of notable internships. The first internship focused on visual merchandising for jewelry. Under the guidance of a great mentor and with a lot of professional freedom and trust, Amelia’s confidence as a young professional in her field grew exponentially. During her next internship in product development, she learned how to design pieces for her target demographic, as well as how to effectively manage product samples. With that strong skill set under her belt, Amelia came to work at Uno Alla Volta as a Merchandising Assistant, and her passion and ability were clear from the start. Under the guidance of another great mentor, Amelia quickly worked her way up the professional ladder and became our Jewelry Buyer.

Each year, Amelia travels to Italy to product develop your favorite jewelry items: those special treasures designed exclusively for our annual Murano Sale. On that shimmering isle, Amelia continues to build her relationships with our talented glass artisans, ensuring the strong channels of communication that help us keep up with our customers’ love of gorgeous Murano glass jewelry.

You can see this year’s mesmerizing assortment here!

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Our Handmade Easter Bunny Wreath: An Origin Story

13 Tuesday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

Sometimes, the story of how one of our treasures came to be is simply too sweet not to share with our customers. This Handmade Easter Bunny Wreath has one of those notable histories. Because our customers love seeing the newest edition of our owl wreath every fall, Taylor and Marina, our Home Décor “dream team,” asked our Customer Care representatives if they thought our collectors would enjoy a wreath featuring another little creature. Their response was an excited and resounding “yes,” so Taylor and Marina sprang into action to develop a new version of this beloved treasure.

Since Easter product planning was underway, our Home team chose adorable bunnies to be the next animal featured on our handmade wreaths. Our artisans quickly got to work, sharing our excitement about this sweet new spring design as they handcrafted the first prototype. They even sent us multiple choices of ribbon colors for the bow to make sure the wreath turned out exactly how we envisioned it. Taylor polled the staff here on the color choices and the pastel blue bow was the clear winner, since we loved the way it made the other colors “pop.”

After months of hard work and collaboration, the wreaths finally arrived at our office on the Connecticut coast, all the way from Baja California, Mexico. Each wreath is composed of moss, natural grapevine, strawflower, and faux eggs, complete with an adorable bunny perched in the center, clutching a tiny carrot. Since Uno Alla Volta’s customers are kind and caring animal lovers, Taylor and Marina hope this will be one of many wreath designs featuring a furry friend.

Click here to bring this adorable treasure home!

FLORAL160281UV

Do you have a favorite animal you’d love to see featured on one of our handmade wreaths? Comment below and we will gladly pass your suggestion along to our Home Décor team!

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

The History of St. Patrick’s Day

12 Monday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

With so much of the history of St. Patrick’s Day entangled in the folklore of many countries, it is often difficult to discern the exact origins of this holiday and its traditions. However, most historians can agree Catholics have been celebrating the feast of St. Patrick’s Day since the 17th century to honor the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Britain, St. Patrick was captured into slavery and then brought to Ireland. He later escaped to a Catholic monastery in France, then returned to Ireland as a missionary. The three leaves of the Irish shamrock are said to represent the Holy Trinity and trace back to Ireland’s Catholic roots.

In America, this celebration began in the late 19th and early 20th century as a way for the outcast Irish immigrants to honor their heritage. The first St. Patrick’s Day parades on American soil were acts of resistance against the prejudices the Irish faced when moving into a predominantly Protestant country. Today, this holiday is celebrated by people of all faiths, all around the world.

Explore our St. Patrick’s Day shop for all the “lucky” green treasures you need!

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

International Women’s Day

08 Thursday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, Uno Alla Volta is paying homage to Terri Alpert, our founder and CEO. By sharing our own origin story, we are hoping to create “herstory!” Please check out Terri’s feature in Women @ Forbes to learn a little more about our company and values.

Terri Jacket 01

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

The Sensitive Pisces

05 Monday Mar 2018

Posted by artisanmoments in Uno Alla Volta

≈ Leave a comment

Our precious Pisceans are born between February 19th and March 20th. Individuals born under this sign are believed to be highly emotional, compassionate, and empathetic. As a water sign, Pisces individuals are deeply romantic and very creative, as they are tuned deeply into the metaphysical realm. Symbolized by fish, these good-natured, kind individuals are known for “going with the flow.” These ocean-inspired treasures would make perfect gifts for the Pisces in your life!

ARIJB30

Daniel Lyon’s Angel Fish Brooch

HCCFGWXPT0238 - Copy

Seashore Fragrance Wax Vessel

PQSKJGBGU854

Joyita’s Seaside Devore Silk Scarf

VNLOB13314

Lorena’s Nautical Murano Glass Bracelet

FABRISFISHT - Copy

Shimmering Turquoise Fish Of Murano

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...
← Older posts

Like us on Facebook

Like us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets

Follow us on Instagram

There was an error retrieving images from Instagram. An attempt will be remade in a few minutes.

Contact Us

1-800-625-1866
Call Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 8:30pm EST
Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Sunday: Noon - 6:00pm EST

Past Posts

  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • May 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • September 2013
  • July 2013

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 1,454 other followers

Categories

  • #TBT
  • Customer Moments
  • Father's Day 2017
  • Father's Day 2018
  • Letters from Terri
  • Meet The Artisan
  • Mother's Day 2017
  • Mother's Day 2018
  • Our Favorites
  • Recipes
  • Stonycreek Brands
  • Uno Alla Volta
  • Valentine's Day

Blog at WordPress.com.

Cancel
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
%d bloggers like this: