Something to Dish About in Charlestown

Written by Julie Fairweather Wednesday, 28 July 2010 03:36

Olivia Browning Boutique Brings Italian Dishware Designer to Boston

Located in Charlestown, Massachusetts Olivia Browning is a distinctive gift store with something for everyone. From gourmet foods, pet items, stationery, and bath and body products to jewelry, bridal and baby registries, tabletops and linens – they’ve got it all. If you’re newly engaged, Olivia Browning could be your dream come true. Because not only can you register for some incredible wedding gifts, you can also tap into the creative genius of Olivia Browning owner Abby Gray whom has a knack for wedding planning with finesse.
Olivia Browning is dedicated to providing unique and stylish gifts at great value to residents and visitors in Charlestown and Boston as well as to Internet customers. When you stop by Olivia Browning, you’re always guaranteed to find a unique gift for any occasion.
And this week, the boutique has something very special to offer its customers … the chance to meet VIETRI founder Frances Gravely and have her sign a signature piece of her ceramic tableware. VIETRI, Inc., imports Italian handcrafted tableware, lamps, garden and decorative accessories. Frances Gravely will speak about her company and sign pieces at this very special VIETRI Founder Event this Thursday, July 29th from 6PM to 9PM at Olivia Browning location at 20 City Square, Charlestown, MA 02129.
For over 25 years, VIETRI has provided high-quality, handcrafted products for homes and gardens that promote the essence of the Italian lifestyle. The VIETRI brand includes collaborative designs from the best of Italian culture in ceramics, glass, pewter, stainless steel, terra cotta and wood.
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 hand painted 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 close to 40 manufacturers throughout Italy. 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.
Frances will be telling the stories of VIETRI and its products during her visit and signing Italian phrases on any purchases made that day. The boutique will also be giving away a piece of Vietri with the first 10 purchases. There will be a door prize raffle for a Vietri Platter, a giveaway for mailing list sign ups, and every customer will walk away with a coupon for a future purchase of Vietri. All brides will receive a free gift if they complete a Bridal Registry with the boutique. So get ready to dish up some stylish fun at Olivia Browning this Thursday night or anytime you want to stop by.