The newness of the blog reflects the depth of newness we are experiencing at the Studio. We have been in the process of streamlining operations for a few months and can say with confidence now that the rewards of all of the hard work are very worthwhile!
With a streamlined staff of five, we are putting the final touches on all fall orders ahead of time! This is due in part to our new efficiency and partly in preparation for closing production for the month of August while Michael and Gerlie (our dynamic production duo) travel to their Philippine homeland. Tracy and I will be in the office part time each week during the month so we will keep the office end going.
The best news of late is that we have been accepted into all of the national shows we applied for this year, including the Smithsonian in April, Evanston in August, and The Philadelphia Museum Show in November, as well as all of the American Craft Council shows chosen. Our goal is to have new work for each one, so we’re very busy this summer preparing for that! Stay tuned to this spot as we post photos and make them available to you. We are currently in the process of re-vamping our website, which will house all of our "Classic Pieces", And should be ready to visit in July. Love to hear from you.
We love it when we have out and out “hits”, especially warm weather garments, and are eager to share the news with you on this site. At present, it is our “Jasmine” pullover, a ¾ sleeved, one-pocket top that we introduced in the spring in three rich color mixes and solid black. With the overwhelming response that we have had to it, I have added three new summer color ways and solid Ivory. Friend, Ann Leago agreed to model for us and we were taken by her spontaneous response to its loose-fitting and light-weight comfort! It is available now and through the summer in all six colors plus solid black and ivory. E-mail us at office@christriola.com or call the Studio at 517.484.3480.
Until next time..
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