Grand opening celebrations planned Friday, December 4 for Poggi Bonsi and c’est la Vie in spacious new stores at The Landing in Renton.

December 1st, 2009

Poggi Bonsi and c’est La Vie are now open at The Landing in Renton and plan a joint grand opening celebration December 4 from 5-9pm. The two new stores, which share a connecting doorway, provide the ultimate holiday shopping experience.

Customers will enjoy wine and treats as they browse the stores’ unique array of merchandise. C’est la Vie will feature the fabulous creations of Northwest jewelry artist Marcia Goddard. Poggi Bonsi will host The Two Snooty Chefs who will be sampling their spices and autographing their new cookbook.  Matt Ellison, creator of the GurglePot will also be on hand signing his creations and giving away a free mini GurglePot ornament with every purchase of a large GurglePot. Attendees may enter a contest to win a $300 shopping spree ($150 at each store).

Both stores are #1 winners in King 5’s “Best of the Northwest” contest 2009—c’est la Vie won for best gift store and Poggi Bonsi won for best housewares store.

C’est La Vie’s new venue provides a vibrant, fun atmosphere to shop for sophisticated artisan jewelry, clothing and home furnishings. Poggi Bonsi’s new store is a warm, charming space filled with kitchenware, Italian and French ceramics and linens, specialty foods, home décor and “Gifts with European Flavor.” Both stores provide distinctive products and personal service.

About  Poggi Bonsi

Poggi Bonsi (www.PoggiBonsiGifts.com) is a direct importer of Italian ceramics, French pottery, Italian olive wood utensils, and fine European linens. In addition to its imported goods, Poggi Bonsi features an assortment of European kitchenware, specialty foods and home decor celebrating the Mediterranean lifestyle. The name Poggi Bonsi is taken from the village “Poggibonsi” in central Tuscany. Owners Michelle Codd and Keli DeRitis have traveled hundreds of miles in the European countryside seeking out suppliers who practice their centuries-old crafts.

About  c’est la Vie

C’est la Vie (www.clvcatalog.com ) is a one stop gift, clothing, jewelry, furniture and wall art store based in Edmonds, WA. C’est la Vie features brands such as jewelry from; Trollbeads, Heather Moore, and David Tishbi, clothing from Michael Stars, Jag and many more. C’est la Vie also showcases a constantly changing selection of handcrafted Artisan works.  The store’s focus is on unique, trendy products for the discerning boutique customer. C’est la vie, which translated means “such is life” is a favorite saying of the owners; Colleen Bowman, Susan Dunn and Michael Bowman. This ownership team, with the essential help of a phenomenal staff of sales associates, combine their talents to make C’est la Vie a one of a kind shopping experience. 

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