Saturday, December 30, 2006

NEW! Send ITIZA postcards!

You can now send Itiza postcards to your friends!
We have 4 different cards; each with an adorable Itiza creation on it. Size: 4" x 6". One side is printed with Itiza creations, the other side is a postcard print a white blank section on the left side and an address and stamp section on the right side.
You can order them individually or as a set.
Order here!


Sunday, December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas!

Itiza wishes you plenty of happiness for this Holidays season!
Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Christmas in Provence, the 13 desserts

On Christmas Eve, the tradition in Provence is to serve the Big Supper along with the 13 desserts. The number represents those present at the Last Supper. The plate with the desserts is left on a clean tablecloth before people leave for the Midnight mass. During this time, beggars and ancestors’ souls can taste them.

The 13 desserts are composed by Fresh fruits (oranges, tangerines, wintermelon, pears, apples, pomegranates), Dried fruits (grapes, figs, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, dates), and Sweets (Calissons d’Aix, fruit tourtes, black and white nougats, quince paste, candied fruits, “pompes a huile” –a cake with orange and olive oil-).

More recently, the “log cake” was added to the list of the desserts. Most families in France serve only this “log cake” at the end of the Christmas meals. It can be done in various ways, from dry cake to ice cream. The main flavor is chocolate with decorations that make it look like a real log (candied mushrooms, holly, rounds of chocolate that simulate wood pieces…). Sometimes, plastic Santa or elves, or little Christmas trees are added on the top.

More information (in French):
the 13 desserts
the log cake

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Gift Idea: Bergere Collection

You are looking for a romantic and elegant gift? Look at the Bergere Collection!


The Tote bags

On the front, the fabric shows a romantic scene, on the back and on the handles, the fabric is pink with flowers. The linen is pink with delicate dots visible on a thin line outside.
Small size. Ref: 05123160. Price $45.00
Big size (18'x12'). Ref: 05123162. Price $60.00

The shopping bag

On the front, the fabric shows a romantic scene. The back and on the handles as well as the linen are pink with delicate dots.
Ref: 05123163. Price $25.00

The tissue box keychain


Keep your tissues close to hand with this keychain. The tissues are protected in a fabric box and are easy to get. The back side is pink with flowers and the front side is pink with white dots.
Ref: 05123164. Price $9.00

Sunday, December 3, 2006

New creation: Red basket!

A new creation is coming in store today: a red flower basket with a towel and 2 napkins.
They are made in 2 coordinated red fabrics. The basket is 10.5 x 6 inches (2.5 inches deep); the towel is 25 x 15 inches; each napkin is 15 x 15 inches. This very cute basket makes a great Christmas gift!

(Price: $39.90 Reference: 6120191)

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Book recommendation: PROVENCE STYLE

Provence Style is a beautiful book from Noƫlle Duck and Christian Sarramon (Photography).
Reading this book is like traveling through the Provence country. It describes the types of Provence houses with the illustration of beautiful pictures. You will feel the ambiance of the outdoors as well as the cozy aspects of the indoors. You will almost smell the lavender fields from the terrace pictures! And your visit will show you incredible flooring, original fireplaces, delicate furniture and other traditional elements of the Provence style.
Our preference is biased toward the ceramics, especially the Moustiers ones, and the fabrics. Provence fabrics are so colorful and playful! Also, the Boutis, a white quilting method is presented here with a picture of its transparency through light.

The book is available in English (Provence Style) and in French (La Maison Provencale).


Note: Itiza has no financial interests in these books. The information is purely genuine.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Christmas is coming!

December will be there is a few days. It is time to think about Christmas. We have very unique creations for all your family and friends.
Personalized items take time to make so order now! Here is a suggestion for a unique gift to someone you love: A pillow with a monogram.





Note that it is possible to use another fabric and other colors for the embroidery.