Blog Azzurro “P” Pillivuyt Porcelaine
April 24th, 2011 by John / Filed in home, lifestyle
Fine Porcelaine since 1818
MEHUN-SUR-YEVRE – Home of Pillivuyt since 1853
In 1818 Jean Louis Richard Pillivuyt recognized the immense advantages porcelain had over earthenware and other more porous material. He set about inventing his own unique combination of raw materials to create the highest quality culinary porcelain. His efforts were inspired and supported by artisan and craftsmen. For nearly three centuries his sucessors have dedicated their labour to fulfilling his vision. The factory is now owned by its employees, near the town of Mehun-sur-Yevre, in the heart of France.
Today Pillivuyt isrecognized as France’s leading porcelain manufacturer, wll known for its superb quality and design. Producing over 800 items the line has an unparaleled reputation for durability. With contributions of chefs and artists to ye design process form and finction are well combined to make this the most versitile, practical and beautiful culinary porcelain in the international market today.
COLLETION SANCERRE
ALL Pillivuyt porcelain, including bowls, cups and plates is:
*MICROWAVE and OVEN SAFE, even for BROILING
*CAN GO DIRECTLY FROM FREEZER TO OVEN
*GLAZE THAT WILL NOT CRAZE, IS HYGENIC and EASY TO CLEAN
*DISHWASHER SAFE, and RESISTANT to STAINS and CHIPPING and SCATCHING
*LEAD and CADMIUM-FREE, GUARANTEED 100% FOOD-SAFE
PillIvuyt’s lion headd tureens are unique in their use of highly skilled and trained craftsmen.
For the largest tureen, the detailed carving of the foot must be done by hand. Years of practice yields a tureen sculpted in this fashion, singular to Pillivuyt. Additionally, the lion’s heads are manually applied to the exterior of each piece, avoiding the unsightly interior indentation commonly found in other versions of this iconic form
COW CREAMER 4oz. $26 ea.
Many items are available in our store. All catalogue items can be ordered and received in approximately 2 weeks or less. Opening orders of $200 or more are 20% off
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Blog Azzurro “C” Claus Porto
April 20th, 2011 by John / Filed in apothecary, home
In 1887, Portugal’s first soap and perfume manufacturer was founded by German expatriots Ferdinand Claus and George Ph. Schwedder in Oporto. Prior to the pairs arrival, imported soaps were a privilege of the wealthy. Cleverly, these new products were given foreign names to appeal to this new Portuguese clientele.
During the 20th century as there were changes in ownership, Claus Porto continued to grow and these fine soaps became more and more popular. Mid-century, the company created its own lithoraphy, including hand painted lables, and exports to foreign markets
” Bathroom Chic” In 1994 in partnership with the American Co. LAFCO , Ach.Brito/Claus Porto introduced new lines of specialty products in the US, Canaa, and England. These high quality soaps and other fine goods are still produced using ime honored methods, almost entirely by hand. Claus Porto offers true works of art, hand wrapped in its archival collection of Art Deco paper.
Claus Porto Soaps are milled seven times, expelling air, resulting in a creamy texture, lasting aroma and longer resistance. Individually laminated, coined in mechanical metal machines, each bar is aged 2-3 weeks, guaranteeing a consistent and even bar. Traditionally made and finished by hand, these equisite soaps evoke nostalgia. With tradition new appraches enhance Claus Porto: Vegetal basis and ingredients such as karite, shea butter, coconut essential oil, mango and pistachio. All Claus Porto products are100% biodegradable and are not tested on animals.
Appreciated by connossieurs of luxury around the globe CLAUS PORTO of Portugal
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Blog Azzurro “M” Monocle
March 13th, 2011 by John / Filed in Uncategorized, lifestyle
Recently I have been watching “The Monocle Weekly” airing on Bloomberg Television. In tandem with the magazine publication, Monocle launched in 2007 is a global briefing covering world affairs, business, culture, and design. From London with bureaux in Zurich, New York, and Tokyo this compelling source of on trend information is also available at monocle.com
Editedby Wallpaper founder Tyler Brule each issue offers dispatches on forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, popular culture and design solutions.
Recent content on TV included an award winning distillery, Sipsmith in London, The Venice Project – Artists reinterpreting Murano Glass in contemporary forms, A new Comic strip magazine from Beruit in Arabic, Lebanese, and French, and the Strelka Institute in Moscow, fostering solutions to Russia’s public spacce challenge. Vision and ideas from architects, economists and designers. Infomative.
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Blog Azzurro “P” – Paris – Maison & Objet
August 31st, 2010 by John / Filed in Events
Off to the city of light to be inspired, explore, shop and experience. We trust our visit to the Paris gift show (Maison & Objet) will be fruitful. In addition to searching for new products at the gift show our trip will include combing local flea markets, boutiques and locating new vendors. Also please note we are taking special orders for posters, enamel and other products from Editions Clouet. Stop by before September 3 to place your order.
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Blog Azzurro “S” – Azzurro Labor Day Sale
August 30th, 2010 by John / Filed in Events
We’re making room for fall arrivals (off to the gift show in Paris!). One day only sale Saturday, Sept. 4, 10am – 6pm. Storewide savings from 20 – 50%. Sale includes: Amourelle candles from France, vintage linens & china, ephemera, gift wrap, beaded jewelry, mercury glass, West Third luxury pillar candles, and an assortment of gift items. Also checkout our feature in this week’s Portland Picks email.
Azzurro Labor Day Sale
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Blog Azzurro “A” – Azzurro Grand Opening Soirée
July 21st, 2010 by John / Filed in Events, comestibles
Une Fête Blanche
Join us for our grand opening soirée/celebration Saturday, August 7 from 4 pm – 1 am. We’re looking forward to introducing our new location to old friends and new arrivals. Enjoy a festive evening in our soaring new space. Menu favorites from John’s legendary **** restaurant L’Etoile will be served. Romantic music, [dancing?], enticing libations and laughter… and an exciting raffle!
The theme of the celebration is a WHITE PARTY! Express yourself with your most creative white attire [de rigeur!]. R.S.V.P on Facebook or via email.
P.S. PARTY POOPERS IN ECRU OR BEIGE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!
P.P.S. If necessary please feel free to call Azzurro 503 241 5272 with any pertinent style/wardrobe questions.
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Blog Azzurro “F” – About future postings
July 12th, 2010 by John / Filed in apothecary, comestibles, gifts & ephemera, jewelry & apparel
Future blog posts. Once we are settled in our space, blog posts will be arriving weekly. Our posts will feature recipes using our products, irreverent commentary, insight into purveyors and products, travelogues, musings, shallow gossip, and more. Until then…
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Blog Azzurro “B” – Don’t forget to Join us at Bastille Day!
July 8th, 2010 by John / Filed in Events
We will be featuring a raffle including several great prizes. In addition to our French merchandise, we will feature locally grown lavender from Tawney Farms, and fine lavender bath and body products. Visit our blog post Azzurro “B” Bastille Day 2010
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Blog Azzurro “A” – Visit the new Azzurrro/Lifestyle Emporium
July 5th, 2010 by John / Filed in Events, apothecary, comestibles, gifts & ephemera, jewelry & apparel
Our new location will be open Friday, July 16. Pop in and see for yourself! Enjoy libations and hors d’oeuvres. New merchandise includes: Jars ceramics from Provence, Mau Post Industrial Folkwear, English shaving products from Edwin Jagger, new shipment of antiques, selection of unique felted totes from Graf & Lantz and enticing new comestibles. We are confident that our new space will offer an even more unique shopping adventure. Located at 1500 NW 18 Ave, space #110. Please note: Azzurro’s entrance is in the rear parking lot next to the red ActivSpace building off NW 17 & NW Quimby. Complimentary parking spaces are available, as well as unmetered street parking.
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Blog Azzurro “A – Z” June move
June 9th, 2010 by John / Filed in home
We are pleased to announce that Azzurro is moving to a new spacious location in NW Portland’s industrial district @ 1500 NW 18 Ave #110 (next to the red ActivSpace building). We will re-open in July, as a retail showroom and atelier. While relocating, our Fremont st location has been closed since June 1st. Please join our mailing list for current updates. Also be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for sneak peeks of our new location.
We are ecstatic about our new more expansive location, and the creative possibilities this move holds. We look forward to seeing our valued customers and friends soon.
Industrial Chic - Azzurro's New NW Portland Location
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