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Monthly Archives: June 2018

In Fair Verona

25 Monday Jun 2018

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In Verona, Italy, the same city where Shakespeare’s beloved “Romeo and Juliet” is set, our artisan Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, handcraft unforgettable glassware. Our artisans love to create pieces celebrating the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. After applying detailed stucco outlines to the glass, each one is adorned with a layer of gold or silver leaf and brilliant, hand-painted colors for unmistakable elegance. Once completely dry, each piece is hand-polished to a gleaming luster. Your tablescape is sure to be the envy of all your guests with this unique glassware!

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Shop all of Amedeo’s silver-leafed and hand-gilded glassware here.

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Cocktail Hour

22 Friday Jun 2018

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Looking for the perfect cocktail to help you keep cool this summer? Sangria is just the thing! While there are many fun variations of this fan-favorite wine cocktail, this orange, Aperol, and rosemary sangria recipe from the Food Network will tickle your tastebuds and quench your thirst. While white wine sangrias are not necessarily traditional, they certainly are refreshing. A play on the Aperol Spritz, the signature cocktail of Venice, this sangria will instantly transport you to the small, European cafes of your dreams.

Do you have another favorite sangria recipe you’d like to share with us? We’d love to hear all about it in the comments below.

Orange, Aperol and Rosemary Sangria

Ingredients

1 cup orange liqueur, such as Clement Creole Shrubb

1 cup soda water

1/2 cup Aperol

1/3 cup loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves

One 750-milliliter bottle chardonnay or other rich white wine

1 1/2 cups orange juice (from about 6 oranges)

2 oranges, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Directions

Add the Aperol and rosemary to a 3-quart pitcher, and bruise the rosemary with a wooden spoon for 1 minute. Add the wine, juice, liqueur and soda water, and stir to combine. Add the oranges, and cover the pitcher with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

To serve, fill 8 glasses halfway with ice, then pour the sangria, oranges and herbs into each glass.

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We have a hunch this punch will taste even better in our hand-blown Murano-style glasses and pitcher!

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Mary’s Coastal Crystals

18 Monday Jun 2018

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After graduating from Towson State University, Mary of Baltimore traveled to Florence, where she was able to further her studies of fine art and reconnect with her Italian heritage. Each of her jewelry pieces is handcrafted using inspirations she draws from her Italian roots and the natural beauty around her.

Mary is a jeweler, yes, but a sculptor first and foremost. Just look at the detail in each of her charms! Each tiny work of art begins as an individual sculpture which she hand-casts in pewter, but the sculpting doesn’t end there. She combines the elements in layers by soldering them, applying antique finishes, and enhancing each design with pops of color from gemstones and Swarovski crystals. Her new coastal collection, in shimmering shades of blue and aqua, will have you feeling like you spent the afternoon with your toes in the sand!

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Click here to see all of Mary’s uniquely detailed designs.

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Happy Father’s Day

17 Sunday Jun 2018

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In the handcrafted community, so many artistic traditions are passed down to children by their parents. This way, the younger generation can ensure that their ancestors’ legacies live on, and that these rich practices are not lost to the seeming convenience of manufacturing and mass production.

Today, we focus on our fathers. So many of our artisans carry on patrilineal traditions, from Alessandra and Elisabetta, your favorite handbag artisans, to the Battista family, who handcrafts our delicate glass Christmas trees. All of these artisans have made it their lives’ work to carry on the artistic methods their fathers passed down to them. Every day, with every deft movement of their hands, they honor those who came before them.

Here at Uno Alla Volta, while we may not be artisans ourselves, we still make it a priority to celebrate our fathers. I hope you enjoyed the stories of love and gratitude from our team members as well!

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The Folklore of Mermaids

15 Friday Jun 2018

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The folklore of mermaids dates as far back as the Paleolithic Era, 30,000 years ago, when paintings of these seafaring maidens were found on the walls of caves. These mythical creatures are present in the art and oral traditions of almost every culture worldwide. From Homer’s “Odyssey” to Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” mermaids have permeated literature for children and adults throughout most of written history. Even well-known historical figures such as John Smith, Henry Hudson, and Christopher Columbus noted mermaid sightings in their travel logs.

Whether you believe in the existence of these sunbathing sirens or simply love fairytales, we hope all of our handmade mermaid treasures will inspire a childlike sense of wonder within you.

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American Anniversaries

14 Thursday Jun 2018

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Patriotic holidays have always had additional significance in my family, because my parents’ wedding anniversary is on Flag Day and my grandparents’ wedding anniversary is on the Fourth of July. This sweet coincidence began by accident, because my grandmother and her sisters worked in a family-owned dry cleaner’s shop and could only have their weddings on days the business was closed, which infused these holidays with even more cause for celebration. Beyond barbeques and fireworks, so many of my summer memories are filled with celebrations of the love I was born from.

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This perfect pair is celebrating 27 years of marriage today.

Every summer, after the grill was lit and the sparklers were unboxed, we celebrated our love for each other and our country. These sweet, patriotic anniversaries usually featured celebratory red, white, and blue cakes decorated with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries. For my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary, my mother even made them a matching corsage and boutonniere featuring the same patriotic palette.

In my family, as well as many others, celebrating love and successful marriages is synonymous with the American dream. Watching these relationships deepen over the course of my life exemplified classic American values of hard work and commitment, as well as the freedom to choose partners and build families exactly how we see fit.

Today, we toast to this soil and to everything that has grown here.

-Anna, Associate Marketing Manager- Content

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Looking for your own red, white, and blue treasures? Shop our patriotic collection today!

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Visions of the Coast

11 Monday Jun 2018

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Ronald of Connecticut, a masterful woodworker, creates kaleidoscopes to bring a sense of childlike joy to his collectors. His work often memorializes famous lighthouses, honoring the coastal culture of his New England home. Lighthouses symbolize safety and homecoming, making any of his pieces a great gift for a loved one. We are so proud to welcome Ron and his mesmerizing kaleidoscopes back to our Uno Alla Volta family!

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Want to see all of Ron’s kaleidoscopes? You can visit his artisan page here.

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Summer of Wonder

08 Friday Jun 2018

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There is nothing like this sunny season of beach days and barbecues to bring us back to simpler times.

Growing up in coastal Connecticut, I spent many long and lazy days on the shore with my parents and sisters. When I had my own daughters, I held their hands as they walked on the same sand, warmed by the wonder in their eyes as they felt the motion of the waves and held seashells in their tiny palms.

The nostalgic magic of the sea resonates with so many of us because it returns us to these moments of awe for the natural world. From elegant seahorses to mythical mermaids, the treasures tucked within these pages are sure to awaken the childlike wonder within your own heart.

 

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Terri and her husband, Bruce, relaxing on the beach

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Zodiac Sign Celebration: Cancer

06 Wednesday Jun 2018

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Ruled by the ever-changing moon, those born under the sign of Cancer lead highly emotional lives. Born between June 22 and July 22, individuals of this water sign are very sensitive and perceptive. Their deep intuitions often lead them to pursue artistic passions, from painting to writing to music. These individuals are incredibly loyal and resilient as well.

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These Venetian glass pearls are exquisite recreations of June’s birthstone.

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Handcrafted of Capodimonte porcelain, this sweet sculpture depicts June’s birth flower.

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Complete with real gold foil, this yellow rose champagne flute will delight any Cancer.

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This hand-blown paperweight celebrates the moon, which rules the sign of Cancer.

 

Shopping for a Gemini instead? See our curated assortment here.

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Father’s Day Gift Shop

04 Monday Jun 2018

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Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Uno Alla Volta caries a wide variety of unique, handmade gifts for men, including everything from hand-thrown mugs to sterling silver cufflinks. We all know handmade gifts are the most heartfelt, but who says you have to make them yourself? Whether you’re shopping for your father, stepfather, grandfather, the father of your children, or simply a special dad in your life, you’re sure to find the perfect gift here.

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