For Release 9 a.m. PDT, October 22, 2003
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Contact: Pamela Warr |
Simply Italian |
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“Blossom”, one of the Top 10 Fantasy Gifts for 2003 (along with a Limited Edition BMW and a Learjet) has arrived at Simply Italian.
The 9th annual Festa in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood brought over 70,000 visitors to the shopping district last weekend, but Simply Italian owner, Gayle Stone, could not be persuaded to uncover her latest acquisition. “Blossom is too spectacular to share the spotlight with Festa. She gets her own party!”
San
Diego,
CA,
Blossom, a suspended
work of art that sublimely masquerades as a chandelier, is
inspired by a cherry tree bough in bloom. Its crystal blossoms, showering from steel branches and glorified
by a profusion of LED light, carry off the ambitious illusion with astonishing
grace. Swarovski crystal, found in the chandeliers of
Versailles and The Metropolitan Opera, is considered
unparalleled worldwide in terms of its brilliance, value and quality. Manufactured to order in
The San Diego premier for Blossom will be Saturday, November 1, at Simply Italian. To receive an invitation to the Private Showing contact Simply Italian at (866) 273-7773 or e-mail your request to info@simply-italian.com. To experience and order Blossom after November 1, visit Simply Italian at 1646 India Street. Store Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 7pm, Sunday, Noon – 5pm, and Monday – By appointment only.
Backgrounder: Simply Italian
Bringing Blossom to San Diego is the latest astute move by owner, Gayle Stone, in creating a unique retail atmosphere and successful new career from the terra up. She and husband, Bill, fell in love with all things Italian
on a vacation in 1999. They envisioned a way to travel to
The lush rococo garden at Simply Italian, shaded by surrounding
cityscape, transports visitors into that Mediterranean frame of mind.
The cappuccino machine stays busy in the original Simply Italian
showroom - filled with unique lighting, art, furniture, jewelry, pottery,
and hand-blown glass - and the new casa for contemporary lighting will officially
open with the Blossom coming-out party.
Simply Italian will truly offer the influx
of city dwellers in Downtown San Diego a taste of
A special invitation to Press Representatives
Occasionally business opportunities arise that are so enjoyable an experience, we are hard-pressed to call them “work”. As your time permits, you are invited to a private preview of Blossom and a warm cappuccino with Gayle. If your audience has an interest in home décor, travel, entertainment, inspirational goal fulfillment, or small business case studies, the stories behind Simply Italian are a rich find. On the other hand, if you need to get off of your feet and identify a new favorite place to browse or spend money, the garden gate is open.
Contact Information:
“ To arrange Cappuccino with the Owner
“ To receive an invitation to the Blossom Premier Party
“ To receive additional backgrounder information on Torde Boontje, Swarovski Crystal, the “Blossom” collection, and Simply Italian
“ To receive additional and press-ready photos
Please Contact:
| Pamela Warr Pamela@stonehillproductions.com Phone 619-445-0900 Fax 619-445-0924 |
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Gayle Stone Phone 619-702-7777 |
For Release 9 a.m. PDT, October 22, 2003
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