Archive for August, 2008
To hear the stories, you would think Keli DeRitis and Michelle Codd were running a travel company, not a Burien gift store with a quirky name.
The business partners and longtime friends are owners of Poggi Bonsi and they know your first question is: What the heck does that mean? The store, pronounced “poe-jee bone-see” is named for an Italian town in Tuscany, and the origin of the name is one of many stories the owners have about their travels through Italy looking for unusual products.
Continue Reading August 30th, 2008
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 on and Around 152nd Street in Downtown Burien. Do the Art Walk! 11:00am-6:00pm. Enjoy art and performance in the shops and on the street. Buy $2 wristbands at the information booth for discounts at area retailers and resturants.
Continue Reading August 27th, 2008
After receiving many requests we’ve added a gift registery to our website. It’s easy to use, simply click “Add to Gift List” for all your favorite items. then give your family and friends your personal code which is your first initial, last initial and 10-digit telephone number.
Continue Reading August 15th, 2008
Men love them, ladies covet them! One thing’s for sure–you’ll get noticed in a pair of Vintage Velvet Tapestry Boots designed by Edoche. We wore our Edoche boots on a buying trip to Milan, the shoe capital of the world, and were amazed that women stopped us on the street to ask us about them. Poggi Bonsi has added a collection of these fabulous boots to our website and, best of all, we’re able to offer them at 50% off!
Continue Reading August 5th, 2008
Poggi Bonsi has introduced a new collection of recycled candy wrapper hand bags from several designers including Nahui Ollin. These bags are whimisical and beautiful and make a fun fashion statement.
Continue Reading August 2nd, 2008
August 15 is a holiday in Italy, Ferragosto, or Assumption Day. The holiday celebrates the assumption of Mary into Heaven. Almost the entire month of August is taken as holiday and leisure time in Italy in honor of this feast day. Italians take time away from work, visit sea-side resorts, and celebrate with festivals, food and, of course, wine!
Continue Reading August 2nd, 2008
