Join us for our Grand Opening in Florida!
Howdy everyone!
Join us for the grand opening of our new retail store on Friday, November 11, 2011!
4421 Madison Street, Suite 107
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Enter in-store to win one of three prizes in our drawing on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1pm.
As the holidays are fast approaching, we are delighted to be able to offer this physical location for our customers to find special gifts for family and friends.
Happy Holidays!
Buon Natale, Y'all!
We've all heard the phrase, "It's all about the presentation." Whether you're serving down-home delights or a delectable Italian feast, no truer words have been spoken, at least when it comes to dining! Even a simple meal of pasta tossed in olive oil and fresh garlic cloves can become magnificent when served from a beautiful mouth-blown clear glass bowl adorned with hand-placed pewter such as the Arte Italica Tesoro Pewter & Glass Pasta or Soup Bowls. Or perhaps the Arte Italica Tuscan Piccola Bowl from the eternally elegant Tuscan Collection would make a perfect gift for the cowgirls on your shopping list with discerning taste. The Arte Italica Vintage Pewter Large Pitcher for example is so incredibly timeless that it would blend beautifully with a traditional table setting to a contemporary. Or use it as a holiday centerpiece by using it as a vase featuring a hearty bouquet of snow white roses. That's sure to be a conversation piece!
All Arte Italica pieces are hand crafted by artisans through generations of proud Italian heritage! Each piece receives special handling to prevent damage during shipping and can be conveniently drop-shipped to any address provided within the US and Canada. Take advantage of this incredible offer and Happy Holidays!
Fall Into Savings!
School is back in session, Labor Day has come and gone and boys of all ages are suiting up and heading for the football fields. It's official... Fall is here! Sooner than later, leaves will begin to change color, days will begin to get shorter and the evening air will become crisper.
Buffalo Trader Online is offering some amazing specials on items to get your humble abode autumn-ready. The Small Foiled Fall Pumpkins would be a clever addition to a table centerpiece offset with some colorful gourds. Or consider donning the front door with the Harvest Pumpkin Slate Welcome Plaque. This is sure to give friends and family a down-home welcome. And don't forget that every room feels cozier with the simple addition of a candle. Buffalo Trader has something for all tastes. Fantastic options include their Pumpkin Spice Votive Candles.
Happy Fall Y'all!
True Blue
Lapis Lazuli is a very rich blue (almost purple) stone used for centuries by the Egyptians for medicinal purposes and cosmetics when ground. Romans actually used lapis as an aphrodisiac! In the middle Ages, the ground powder when mixed with milk was used to cure ulcers and was believed to maintain a healthy skeletal system when worn. When worn around the neck, Blue Lapis is said to energize the throat chakra and when placed over the brow, is said to induce a heightened level of awareness.
Aside from all of the healthy folklore and legends about this stunningly beautiful blue stone, it's simply beautiful! Buffalo Trader Online offers substantial and gorgeous pieces set in sterling silver that would compliment any ensemble. Their Sterling Silver & Large Blue Lapis Pendant is not only made of the finest quality Lapis Lazuli and .925 sterling silver, but would make quite a stunning gift for someone special. Or for a different kind of ‘blue-tiful' bold, try their Sterling Silver Blue Lapis & Cultured Pearl Necklace.
We love you Dad!
The story goes that while listening to a Mother's Day Sermon in 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd, of Spokane Washington, decided that it was equally as important for children to recognize the efforts of loving fathers as well. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart after her mother died, Sonora was compelled to show her appreciation for the sacrifices made by Henry. Henry Smart was born in June, so Sonora arranged to celebrate the first Father's Day festivities on June 19, 1910 in Spokane.
Sonora's efforts led to President Calvin Coolidge proclaiming the third Sunday In June as Father's Day in 1924. And in 1972, President Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. Although roses were historically given as Father's Day flowers, we here at Buffalo Trader Online we might have some better options...
How about giving your favorite Daddy Cowboy some authentic Black Leather Boot Chains to adorn his weekend attire? Or maybe he's more of the fancy suit-wearin' type and would love to be able to store his business cards in Buffalo Trader Online's exquisite Mens Sterling Silver Business Card Holder. And for the cigar aficionado in your life, the Mens Sterling Silver Cigar Case makes an exquisite gift of heirloom quality! Don't forget the many rubs and spices available for the chef in your life, too. Celebrate Dad Buffalo Trader Online style, where we have great gifts to meet all budgets!
Let's Go Buffalo!
Commonly and inaccurately called 'buffalo,' the American Bison is a member of the bovine family. Once symbolic of the Great Plains, these formidable beasts are vegetarians, grazing mostly on plains grasses, shrubs, herbs and twigs. Standing up to 6.5 feet tall and weighing up to a ton, bison are still relatively quick and agile. They can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour!
Bison were critical to the survival of the Indian societies during the 19th century. Over 50 million were killed for their lean meat and thick fur, which is so well insulated that snow can settle on its back without melting. The bison population has rebounded and today over 200,000 live on preserves and ranches where they are raised for their delicious meat. It has been indicated that bison may one day replace the cow industry.
Denny Karchner pays tribute to this noble mammal in his piece titled Honoring the Dead - A Paint Study of Life and Death. Karchner brilliantly captures the somber pride of a bison returning to the bones of a 'fallen' relative to pay respects. This oil depicts the essence of the reverence we share with our fellow beings...
Stunningly Splendid
The Italians are known for a variety of amazing cultural donations in the realms of culinary, music and most notably, fine art. Artists like Giotto, Donatello and da Vinci all hailed from the great city of Florence, Italy as did our beloved Michelangelo. In the autumn of 1504, Florentines were witness to what is known today as one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. Michelangelo's David finally reached its destination at the Piazza della Signoria after some four days of carefully attentive transporting from the artist's studio.
The 17-foot depiction of King David of the Old Testament was sculpted entirely of a solid piece of marble. Although spectacular, solid marble was a more costly option for artists. Fortunately, for Florentine artists, one of the most well known alabaster quarries lay accessible to their city. True alabaster is a soft, fine-grained form of gypsum that is easily carved. Ranging in colors from whites to pinks, alabaster is slightly translucent and can be made as hard as marble when subjected to intense heat. This was also used to make vases and lamp bases as well as statues and decorative interiors. Because of the fine quality of the alabaster mined in this region, Italian alabaster is also known as ‘Florentine marble.'
Buffalo Trader Online is proud to offer some beautifully crafted pieces inspired by Florentine alabaster. Meaning "bright" in Italian, the Splendore collection by Arte Italica features handmade glass pieces trimmed in extraordinary pewter beading. Enjoy the Arte Italica Splendore Pewter Bead Rimmed Round Platter as a stunning service piece or relish in the simplicity of the Arte Italica Splendore Glass & Pewter Mugs. For those who prefer to observe fine Italian craftsmanship on a more daily basis, BTO also offers the entire Splendore collection for bath!
