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October 22, 2017

IN THE SHADOW OF THE DUOMO DI MILANO

In the shadow of the Duomo di Milano, the largest church in all of Italy, sits the equally famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping mall in the world, where it is possible to indulge in the most stratospheric levels of "retail therapy." The Galleria is often nicknamed il salotto di Milano (Milan's drawing room), due to its numerous shops and importance as a common Milanese meeting and dining place.

The Galleria opened in 1867, and in 1915 the Camparino Bar opened, and the aperitif Campari was first introduced to the public. The bar has been the haunt of many famous Milanese, including Giuseppe Verdi, and Arturo Toscannini, who used to stop by after performances at La Scala, the famous Opera house, right up the street.

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ANGELIC RELIEF - Together, We Make Memories!

Angelic Relief

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When you think of custom framing, most people think of oils, watercolors, prints and the like. True enough, but at Esprit Decor Gallery, we are often asked to frame dimensional objects: rugs, sports jerseys, military medals, pistols, swords, tickets, and other decorative memorabilia. Here's a case in point. A client brought in an alabaster angel musician that had languished outdoors for a number of years, and upon consideration, she decided to bring it indoors, spruce it up a bit and hang it in a place of honor. In consultation with Robert, our Gallery Director, she chose a lovely heliotrope ribbed fabric for the angel to float on, complemented by a tasteful and understated dark burgundy oval frame. Dare I say that it turned out heavenly? You be the judge:
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