I had 2 place settings that were 20+ years old, and I wanted to build up a larger number of place settings during our latest trip to Italy. Gift Shop #5 represented the artist from my old plates. We ordered 8 new place settings, all a slightly different pattern for mix & match. Roberto waited until I returned home and sent photos of my existing place settings, then he had the artist make 8 more different but coordinating patterned place settings.
Hubby also picked out a couple of fun platters at the store run by Roberto's mother.
All off the ceramics arrived today in perfect condition. The packaging was incredible with expanding foam, bubble wrap, and lots of tape. The shipping cost was less than we expected for 40+ pounds shipped internationally in a week.
We are so pleased that we found the perfect match for our existing dishes, and so happy to have everything arrive in perfect condition.
Now time to plan my next dinner party! read more