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Published on: 7/1/2005
Last Visited: 1/27/2007
Those mourning the loss of Victor's Fine Gifts earlier this month will be happy to learn that the spirit of the store that kept Bixby Knolls tables dressed in class for the last fifty-six years will continue through the efforts of Christine Hart and her new business venture, Victor's Gifts II.
Part personal shopper, part social event, Victor's Gifts II will take place several times a year in various locations.The premier event will be held (where else?) in the old Victor's storefront location on Atlantic Avenue.
Hosted by Hart, with a special appearance by retired Victor's owner, Joe LaRosa, Victor's Gifts II will be showcasing some decorating and gift ideas for Easter.
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Hart, who had been the head buyer and manager at the former Victor's Fine Gifts for twenty-four years, brings with her the legacy of personalized customer service that Victor's was famous for.
Hart's efforts are backed with the blessing of her former employer.
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Hart sees Victor's Gift's II as a way of reconnecting with patrons on a periodic basis while continuing to provide them access to the quality merchandise they came to expect from Victor's Fine Gifts.
"I really want to carry on Joe LaRosa's business philosophy-do whatever we can to make each customer's experience a pleasant one," says Hart.
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For more information about this or other Victor's Gifts II events, call Christine Hart at (310) 376-5866, or e-mail her at victorsgifts@hotmail.com.