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!