I am having a bit of difficulty obtaining items for the Tesori Italiani St. Valentino catalogue. All of the workshops and stores have been closed for weeks, and merchandise is very scarce. I have been able to secure several items, but in very limited numbers! This is a bracelet from the silversmith. They call it the Nuggets Bracelet. My best friend bought one when she was with me in Florence, and she loves it. It looks great alone, or stacked with other bracelets. The price will be $88, plus shipping.

I have also been able to purchase more of the little leather boxes like these, but in a heart shape- red, of course, for Valentine’s Day. It is lined in velvet and top quality. Price will be $68.00, plus shipping.

As per the suggestion of several of you, I have found a nice soft leather zip top bag. It is small enough to fit into a little handbag, and perfect for those items that seem to disappear in a larger bag! Red leather with gold giglo pattern embossed. Price TBA, as I have not been able to confirm with the leather craftsman.

Back by popular demand it the Florentine note paper with envelopes, and the note pads in the red giglio pattern. Note cards are $16, pads are $6.

I am hoping that I can obtain this beautiful red wooden pen made by a local artisan. Think it will make a great gift for Valentine’s Day.

I have selected this lovely silk scarf to add to the collection. It is 120cm x 120cm silk twill. I love how the combination of colors make it easy to wear with many outfits. The price will be $120, plus shipping.

An olive dish in this pattern is in the making. It is a great design, with one section for olives, and one for the pits. There will be wine stoppers in pink and red Renaissance design also. for $10, plus shipping.

If you would like to be put on the waiting list for any of these items, please send me an email asap.

Buona giornata from Chia and me!