DATE: May 1, 2009 – Cleveland, Ohio’s, LA BELLA VITA is proud to announce, Frances Gravely, Founder and Principal of VIETRI, Inc., a wholesale distribution company of finer Italian handcrafted dinnerware, drinkware, flatware, linens and decorative accessories, will be present at a special VIETRI Founder Event to launch their new VILLA VIETRI store of distinction on Saturday, June 6 from Noon to 3PM during Little Italy’s June Art Walk.
A connoisseur of Italian culture and tabletop style, Frances, along with her sister Susan and mother Lee, formed VIETRI in 1983 after a family trip to the Amalfi Coast where the threesome fell in love with colorful handpainted dinnerware at the famous San Pietro Hotel. VIETRI has grown from a small company representing one Italian factory to the largest Italian importing company in the American tabletop industry. VIETRI now serves a customer base of over 2,000 of the finest specialty stores and boutiques in all 50 states, plus Canada, England, Mexico, Europe, South America and Asia. Today, VIETRI works with over 40 manufacturers throughout Italy. These manufacturers are involved in ceramic, wood, glass, stainless steel, pewter and terra cotta. Many artisans are from multiple generations of skilled masters. A symbol of fashion forward design and true artistry, VIETRI’s handcrafted Italian products are regularly seen in most major home, gourmet, fashion and style magazines in America as the pick of editors for style, color, pattern and craftsmanship. VIETRI products have been featured in the following magazines: Vogue, Oprah, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Weddings, Bon Appetit, SHOP, Southern Living, Midwest Living, Country Home, Cooking with Paula Dean, Domino, Country Living, and Fine Cooking, among others. There are 13 stores of distinction in the US that are VILLA VIETRI showcase stores and represent the vast product line and have become authorities on Italian Dinnerware. LA BELLA VITA is proud to be one of the new VILLA VIETRI stores drawing connoisseurs of Italian culture and hand-crafted ceramic art from many states and Canada. Located at 2013 Murray Hill Rd./Cleveland, OH., owner, Barbara Strom can be contacted for details at 216 421-1717 or [email protected]. You may also visit labellavitacleveland.com for store directions and information.
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