Winter descends . . .

and it is getting cold in my beloved Puglia . . . ahhh, hard to believe, as it just seems like I was there reveling in the summer's warmth and abundant sunshine. Seasons change though, and as we are reminded, winter will be coming soon! With winter, and the changing climate, comes the season of giving, Natale, as it is known in Italy, Christmas here.

We are moving forward at Chemarci with our website and preparing some wonderful items for your selection . . . we have beautiful handmade linens and fabrics, some over 100 years old, made in Puglia. We will also showcase pottery and stoneware from the region, which is crafted and finished by the artisans in Puglia, each piece unique and one-of-a-kind in its individual beauty. I am proud of what we have found in our initial collection . . . everything was definitely made with an eye for detail, a desire to be true to the regional culture, and as gifts from the artist's spirit . . truly done with love! These artisans and craftsmen truly love what they do, they have done it for years, and they continue to be inspired to work with their hands for your appreciation.

Thank you for visiting our blog and spending time in our delightful pursuit of "la dolce vita" through all-things Italian . . . we cannot wait to show you our site! See you again soon,
buona giornata a te!

Cheryl Ries
CEO and Co-Founder
Chemarci Italian Imports

Building and Blogging . . .

Hello my friends . . .

We are making great progress with our Chemarci website and soon will have all the items from our initial launch available for you to see! They are exciting . . . take my word for it. I scoped out the best of the crafts people around particular areas of Puglia, in southern Italy. As I have mentioned, Puglia is one of my favorite regions, as it is filled with the most delightful mix of history and culture, beauty and all those things which comprise "la dolce vita" in Italy! It is a magical place . . .

I would like to get some of your feedback from you regarding what we will be having on our website. If possible, I would like to hear your comments about some of these potential posts:
ceramics, sculpture, and linens. These are the initial product types we will be including on our first pages . . . what do you think??

Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheryl Ries
CEO and Co-Founder
Chemarci Italian Imports

Building the Perfect Site . . .

and preparing for our "grand opening"! We are counting down to the great birthing of our new venture . . . expectantly and eagerly. Have we enticed you yet with our descriptions of this beautiful place called Italy? I'm sure if you have been one of our faithful readers, you are aware that we are passionate about all -things Italian . . . the landscape, the people, the culture, the diversity of all the regions and the delightful things which help to create the flavor of la dolce vita in Italia.

We are just days away, sorting through our wonderful selection of items which artisans and crafts people created with their skilled and loving hands. I was thrilled to meet these people, who are proud and amicable, wanting to share with us all the products of their labors. They are delighted to share . . . and Chemarci is pleased to enable you to discover these magnificent talents, with their regional diversity and special cultural habits, right inside your own home!

Waiting for Something Good

and it's coming! The debut of the Chemarci website is near . . . and our hope of providing you with original and unique handcrafted and artisan-made goods is approaching quickly. We are very excited!

Life is full of surprises and richly rewarding, in the simplest ways . . . just going to Puglia for me each time is a treasure chest of delights and sensory wonders, as it is that magical type of place. History and modern day mix to form the most amazing landscape . . . like fabrics sewn together to form a quilt, Italy is a mingling of many terrains, many subcultures and many people . . . it is like a garden of many flowers and plants. Strewn about in a random way, the colors ignite one another and the plants compliment one another to form a constantly-changing world. Opening the door upon this world is allowing yourself access to God . . . for only God can create someplace like Italy.

Let Chemarci be the portal to another world, one with unlimited splendor and constant discoveries! Open the door with us . . . soon!

Thanks for checking in with us . . .
Cheryl Ries
CEO and Co-Founder
Chemarci Italian Imports

Im remembering the beauty of Italy today, missing my time there enormously. It becomes a part of your soul, that place is like an organism, moving throughout your body, into your spirit and residing forever in your heart. Italy is that and more for me . .

I cannot wait for my next trip, but as I have just returned here, I must concentrate on the job at hand. That is to finish our Chemarci website, enabling you to see firsthand the quality and beauty of the items I have found there. They are astonishing, and the artisans and craftsmen give their heart and soul to their work.

I hope you will find yourself frequenting Chemarci, to discover for yourselves the magical qualities of Italy through the products and goods we provide for you. It truly is a place filled with richness and treasures . . for your senses and for your soul!

Celebrate this new week! Cheryl

Domenica in Italia

and I would be spending the afternoon quietly, enjoying the freshness of the air and nature all around me. I never tire of the atmosphere of bella Italia . . . it is a most exquisite place, with charm and wonderment to fill all your senses. I hope to return there very soon . . . but for now, I am back in the USA and able to work on the Chemarci website, loading the pages with the great items I discovered on my travels.

At Chemarci, we desire to bring to you the best of regional specialties, the artisan and handcrafted pieces which are unique to those regions. I'm partial to a region in the south called Puglia, but really for me, all of Italy is spectacular! I've never found a place I didn't find some magic in . . . although some of the bigger cities are not as charming as the littler towns dotting the map. I find the smaller the town, the more intimately you can discover its flavor, its people, its history and its unique wonders.

I hope you will allow us to be your personal tour guides for this region and all of Italy . . . we will open your eyes and enliven all of your senses with the bounty of beauty we will bring to you on our website. Just wait . . .

Make this week wonderful,
Cheryl Ries
CEO and Co-Founder,
Chemarci Italian Imports

Beautiful Creations

will soon be available through the Chemarci website! It's the exciting birth of our new venture, where we are able to bring all the best of the craftsmen and artisans of Puglia, in southern Italy to you via the internet. We are most fortunate to have met many talented and creative individuals, who are eager to provide you with unique and beautiful works of art.

This latest trip was productive, we found many centuries-old crafts which are still practiced expertly by the residents of this stunning and diverse region. Puglia is a gem, tucked into the south of Italy above the heel of the boot. The area is abundant in sunshine and natural splendor. I cannot say enough about the atmosphere in which I find myself each time I am amidst the people who reside there. Live is truly sweet . . . as sweet as the air which blows in from across the azure waters of the Adriatic.

Let Chemarci bring the best of Puglia to your doorstep. We want to share the natural and artisan creativity with you. Soon we will be "opening" our website, with an ample selection of various unique works for your pleasure. The excitement is ours to share with you, Puglia and all of Italy sparkle like jewels waiting to be discovered more fully. Let us help you find your treasure . . .

Buona giornata a tutti! Cheryl