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Season of Sunflowers

09 Tuesday Aug 2022

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It is nearly impossible to think about a warm day in August without the thought of sunflowers coming to mind. These vibrant, beautiful flowers have long been associated with adoration, loyalty, and longevity. Did you know that sunflowers are so named because they follow the movement of the sun across the sky from east to west? They quite literally soak up the rays of the sun!

Bask in the season of sunflowers with these handcrafted treasures, which are sure to brighten up even your rainiest day!

Melanie Hand-Painted Italian Wool Hat

In his family’s third-generation workshop in Montapone, Italy, Luigi and his wife Marisa handcraft this hat from dark navy blue Italian wool and then hand-paint it with a blooming sunflower.

Hand-Gilded Sunflower & Poppy Wine Glass

After graduating from art school, Amedeo founded his glass workshop in Verona, Italy. From the time his sons Valentino and Roberto were old enough to hold a paintbrush, they have worked alongside their father, becoming expert craftsmen and artisans in their own rights. Today, the three transform ordinary glass into luminous works of art, such as this wine glass adorned with a blooming sunflower and poppy.

Sunny Ride Top

The joyful scene on this top seems to be pulled right out of a daydream. A wild garden of sunflowers provides the perfect rest stop on an afternoon ride. This pretty piece is designed and handmade by Donna of Los Angeles.

Volcanic Mosaic Sunflower Earrings

Since 2012, a workshop in Sicily has been handcrafting jewelry using real volcanic lava rock released from Italy’s Mount Etna. The artisans use a special photographic technique to transfer the image of colorful sunflowers onto the stone before applying a traditional Italian maiolica finish and firing each piece at high temperatures. 

Hand-Stitched Sunflower Pillow

Letizia handcrafts this sunflower accent pillow of hand-stitched fabrics which she collects from local Italian markets around her workshop in Florence, Italy. Her longstanding relationship with textile vendors gives her “VIP” access to some spectacular weaves.

Sunflower Daze Italian Silk Scarf

Happy yellow sunflowers dance alongside black and white polka dots and stripes on this gorgeous scarf of 100% Italian silk. Each one is handcrafted by Eugenio of Lake Como, Italy, who owns and operates his family’s third-generation workshop.

Capodimonte Porcelain Sunflower

Each sunflower is made of Capodimonte porcelain: the finest of Italian artistic pottery, with a history beginning in Naples in 1738. In that year, artists used clays of pure white color and the finest grain brought in from Calabria to create highly detailed objects rivaling the best of other European courts. Almost 300 years later, each piece is still individually handcrafted in the most meticulous detail.

Ceramic Gnome & Sunflower Mug

Nearly every day you will find JoAnn sitting at the potter’s wheel in her Pocono Mountain studio, her mind and hands spinning new designs to delight us. She shapes each mug on her wheel before hand-forming each smile-inducing embellishment. Each is high-fired, dipped in specially formulated glazes, and fired again to attain the deep, rich colors. It’s hard not to fall in love with this little guy and his sunflower!

Lucille Natural Straw Sun Hat

Braided natural straw is pressed and shaped on a heated mold before it is adorned with a green beveled edge ribbon band and a gathering of silk sunflowers. This stunning hat is handmade by Carole in her workshop in the winding streets of New York’s Hudson River Valley.

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May Flowers

26 Thursday May 2022

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For nearly three hundred years, glorious flowers have been hand-sculpted in this small town just outside of Naples, which is called Capodimonte, or “top of the mountain.” The heirloom-quality “forever flowers” created in this centuries-old workshop are so stunning and lifelike that they appear to have been freshly picked and laid across the table. Each petal and leaf is accented with natural veins to mimic a real flower, and if you look closely enough, you may be able to spot some of the whorls of the artisan’s fingerprint: a true testament to the handcrafted process.

Uno Alla Volta invites you to join us in watching our skilled ceramists Ciro and Aniello create one singular flower.

Here are a few of their latest creations:

Capodimonte Porcelain Pink & Yellow Iris
Capodimonte Porcelain Pink Hibiscus
Capodimonte Porcelain Light Blue Iris
Capodimonte Porcelain Orange Tulip

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5 Fashion Tips As You Transition Your Style From Winter To Spring

02 Wednesday Mar 2022

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With March comes anticipation for the bright and beautiful styles of spring – pretty pastels and floral prints, light and airy fabrics, vacation-ready sun hats, and so much more. Here are 5 tips to consider as you shift your everyday style from winter to spring.

1.) Swap out wool hats for straw

A hat is the finishing touch to any outfit, no matter the season. In the winter we opt for hats to keep us warm, while in the springtime we use them to shelter from the sun’s harmful rays. Gear up for spring by swapping out your warmer wool hat for one made of straw. Did we mention that most of our straw sun hats are packable? They maintain their shape after being packed away, making them perfect for travel. Check out a few of our favorite straw derby hats, straw fedoras, and packable straw sun hats:

The “Claire” Straw Derby Hat

The “Macy” Straw Derby Hat

The “Cassandra” Straw Derby Hat

The “Lesley” Straw Cloche

2.) Pile on some floral prints

Spring is a time for celebrating new life, so it is only fitting that most spring fashion prints are inspired by the rebirth of Mother Nature. Start incorporating pretty floral prints into your outfit to add a bright and beautiful spring flair to any look. An easy way to do this is with an artisan-made scarf! Here are a few to get you started:

Elizabeth’s “Sunny Afternoon” Scarf

“Hydrangea Bouquet” Cotton Scarf

Elizabeth’s “Flower Market” Scarf

“Cherry Blossoms” Silk Scarf

3.) Treat yourself to a new artisan-made handbag

We think any woman who carries a handbag can agree that there is no better feeling than starting fresh. Let’s be honest….our carry-alls sometimes end up quite literally carrying all of our non-essential, extra stuff. Spring is a great time to start fresh by treating yourself to a brand new artisan-made handbag in a springy color or print. Here are a few of our latest:

“Morning Tulips” Tote

“Catania” Italian Leather Crossbody

“Rose Garden” Hand-Beaded Clutch

“Bardini” Italian Leather Handbag

4.) Opt for lightweight layers

“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” The month of March is a time of transitional weather, beginning quite cold and ending mild and pleasant. For all of us here on the Connecticut shoreline, it is a time for dressing in layers that are easy to remove if the day shifts from chilly to warm. Kimonos, wraps, and oversized scarves that double as shawls are great for this! Check out our latest pieces of apparel that are ideal for layering:

Aqua Pull-Through Wrap

“Colors At Play” Kimono

Elizabeth’s “See You At Sunrise” Kimono

“Leopard Jungle” Italian Silk Scarf

5.) Accessorize with jewelry inspired by nature

Complete your spring outfit with jewelry that embodies the most notable signs of spring – butterflies, dragonflies, and flowers. Our latest collection of handcrafted jewelry includes springtime pieces for every woman’s style. Find yours now:

Pastel Rainbow Crystal Dragonfly Necklace

Pastel Rainbow Crystal Dragonfly Earrings

Rose Of Sharon Murano Glass Torsade

Florentine Butterfly Brooch

Florentine Butterfly Earrings

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