Preparing for the Pop-Up Shop!
This will be the third year that Emilia Ceramics opens a pop-up shop for the holiday season. You’d think I would know exactly what I was doing by now, but the truth is that the challenges involved in opening a retail store never get easier. But I do feel less overwhelmed this time around and a lot more excited. I cannot wait to have this lovely shop filled with pottery, set up my Christmas tree, turn on some good tunes, and start interacting with customers! That’s always my favorite part — getting to talk with shoppers who share a passion for handmade and hand-painted ceramics. I often meet world travelers who are familiar with the ceramic artists I work with, or have suggestions of others I should meet the next time I’m abroad. Nothing beats the affirmation of watching as customers fall in love with a special vase from the Emilia Ceramics collection or discover the perfect gifts for family and friends. It makes all the effort of setting up a pop-up shop worth it!
This year Emilia Ceramics will be at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto. We are in space #37 which has most recently held Scandia Down. For those that know the shopping center, it is on the opposite side of the building from Peet’s, Jamba Juice, and Hobee’s, situated between Ambassador’s Toys and Kara’s Cupcakes. Here’s a map.
We are moving in next week and will be open by next Saturday, December 10th. Our hours will be 10am – 6pm Monday through Saturday and 11am – 5pm on Sunday.
There is more information available on the Emilia Ceramics Website.
I will be updating the Emilia Ceramics Blog in the coming weeks with photos from the new shop. Stay tuned and if you’re in the neighborhood, please come visit!!
In the meantime, here are a few photos from the Emilia Ceramics shops in the past two years to whet your appetite!
