I admit that this is my favorite time of the year.  Maybe the exhilarating first days of summer and the crisp first days of fall can compete, but the holiday season is by far the best period in my book.  'Tis the season to give, laugh, love, cherish and of course drink hot cocoa- no matter the holiday you celebrate come December.  I myself am a Christmas girl and don't need much more than a fireplace, hot cup of tea and fuzzy socks to make me happy these days.  
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University Lake in Anchorage, Alaska. My winter spot.
In this most joyful of seasons Storia is offering free shipping on all orders made through the official shop, no matter the size, to all addresses within the US and Canada.  Through the Etsy Shop all feather danglers and cuff bracelets have zero shipping within the US and Canada.  

On top of all this fabulous holiday giving, we are rewarding multiple item orders with even better deals.  For all orders through the official shop AND the Etsy Shop of two items or more you will be reimbursed 20% the total within 24 hours of your purchase, directly to your credit card.  So go ahead and knock out two or three gifts at the same time... and earn more time to spend in front of the fire.
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What is it about Alaska that makes time there always so productive?  Could it be the midnight sun?  The fresh air?  The people?  The small biz culture?


Regardless of what it is, every trip back to my home state brings about huge inspiration, full days and many times new ideas and usually a plethora of new products.  In fact, we successfully managed to get almost all of the Storia inventory on the official site, available to Alaskans at absolutely no shipping charges.  The good news continues...

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I'm convinced that we would need an entire strip mall to accommodate all the different product typologies that have been created through the Storia name.  Home furnishings, jewelry, beachy wear, elegant accessories... Sometimes it's creativity overload and the days are just too short.  Thank goodness Alaska enjoys long summer days to work on realizing all these new ideas.  Look for signs of expansion, remodeling, redefining and redesigning in the near future.  It's on the way.
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At the end of August we were featured in Universal Article, a great, independent website dedicated to headwear.  The UA folks know their hats!  Check out the article & comments on The Storia Project to see what the buzzzzzz is all about.


At the beginning of September I was lucky enough to photoshoot with two Alaskan beauties (and good friends), Sarah and Ivory, who modeled the newest Storia gear in true Alaskan fashion.  It was an afternoon filled with stories, laughter and... float planes?  Yes, we we shot around the downtown Anchorage area and made a twilight stop at Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base.  What could be more Alaskan?  Not only did the girls love the new Storia goods, they also looked great wearing them!  If you haven't already seen photos from the Midnight Sun Photoshoot, take a looksy and feast your eyes... 
Oh my!  Is that a Storia hoodie I see?  Like I said, new things are on the way.
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Feathered Treats

Amongst the various new truckers and cuffs we also photographed a brand new line of products: Feathered Treats!  These feather earrings are inspired by the 60's, a laid-back, happy fashion generation.  In my personal opinion the best thing about these earrings is the fact that they are weightless.  Us girls have all suffered from heavy, bulky earrings that tug at your ear lobes and leave you sore for days.  These feather earrings weigh nothing, but make a big statement at the same time.  Perfect with your hair up or down and ideal for informal outfits or fancy dresses.  if you can't tell, I'm stoked about them.
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For all who didn't get the head's up: I'll be in Alaska until September 9th doing the vacation family thing (fishing!) and doing research... along with lots of Storia biz!  I've got new products from Italy including some super soft Italian silk scarves with retro polka dots and stripes and lots of bags-- plus some other surprises.  Check out the Secret Stash if you want the exclusive access to the new line- discounted from Euro prices and with zero shipping.  You'll need the password, so just ask and you shall receive!  
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Awesome fur hat! Also in this picture, Silvers from the Naknek in King Salmon, Alaska 2010
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A quick post to update everyone on the shipping status of orders placed between today, February 23, and March 25.  The news is that these orders will be sent out between March 26th and April 1st; the reason is because I will be in Thailand for the next month doing some sun-soaking, ocean-swimming and much needed design development.  All orders received between now and March 25th will go out with a small gift, however, to thank y'all for your patience!  
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This is probably also a good time to thank all of our wonderful friends and clientele in Alaska for being so good to us over the past few months.  Yes, it is true, The Storia Project is again based out of Rome. So, though our Alaskan adventure was far more brief than anticipated we were overwhelmed with the hospitality and warmth we received while we were there and we will be back soon enough.  THANK YOU ALL, YOU ARE TRULY THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!
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ALASKA! 11/23/2009
 
Well it's done- I'm officially back in Alaska!
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After many months of inner (and outer) reflection on the States vs. Europe question we have decided to give it a go stateside.  Without getting too far into the whole citizenship dilemma our basic story is that we would love to be in one place (or continent for that matter) for more than three or four months.  Of course when turning stateside the most obvious location of choice was Alaska in my hometown of Anchorage.  

The benefits of being in Alaska are endless.  In regard to a disorganized and often disinterested Italy Alaska is amazing.  In terms of getting consistent, reliable supplies- especially leather- this is the place to be- not to mention the great air quality, raging mountains behind the house, sunsets over the ocean, night-less summers, snow-filled winters and, of course, hockey... and extreme sledding.  
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On top of all those great things I would like to yell out a huge HOORAY! for being close to family and friends.  They are truly award-winning!  Plus, everyone knows that Alaskans are the nicest, most laid-back, hospitable people on earth- why not surround yourself by great people?  

So if you're in the Anchorage area the good news for you is that if you get in touch with me directly I can arrange to drop-off packages- this means zero shipping!  And, if you're in the states this means less expensive shipping!  Hooray's all around. 
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