Welcome

Benvenuto!

Back in the early 1900's, our grandparents left their homelands in Europe and arrived in America, bravely embracing their new land.  They took hold of the many new adventures they found waiting for them here, as they faced not only the difficult struggles, but also the promising opportunities.  Amid all that was new and challenging, though, they continued to hold tightly to the cherished values and beliefs that defined them.

Today, two generations later, we find ourselves in a  "new land" of our own, as we go on-line and global!  We are able, wonderously, to open the doors of our little shop to customers near and far, no matter where they might be.  Yet even as our shop expands beyond its physical boundaries, we will stay "close-to-home" in following our grandparents' example and continuing to honor the values, traditions, and beliefs that we cherish.  For you, this means that we will endeavor to counter the "impersonal" aspects of online communications and transactions.  We truly value each customer as an individual, and will strive to offer each of you our personal consideration and attention.

We are astounded that so many of our in-store customers have actually visited Italy!  They are usually brimming with excitement as they tell us about their experiences, and we love to listen to their stories.  And what makes us even more  we are also deeply gratified that so many of them joyfully exclaim that our shop and our products stir up wonderful memories for them!

Whether or not you yourself have had the good fortune to visit Italy, we are delighted that we can now welcome you to our website -- hopefully we can bring a little bit of Italy to you!  Enjoy your visit, and please come back to shop often!