Staying on the Edge of Couture Fabergé!
Keep tabs on the latest musings and observations of Alex Caldwell, founder and CEO of Vivian Alexander, renowned for its creation of Russian Fabergé egg collectibles and couture accessories.
Alexander Caldwell, the “Alexander” part of Vivian Alexander, began his adventure into Russian Fabergé "egg couture" back in 1991 when he founded the company. Alex is a Civil Engineer by trade and was originally in the highway construction business as president of E.A.Caldwell Contractors.
The Vivian Alexander company is now headquartered in Maurice, Louisiana where he shares a home with his life partner, Vivian Tullos.
Cast Iron Sculpture
25-Sep-06
by Alex Caldwell
Several years ago I had an opportunity to purchase some salvaged materials from a 100+ year old cypress column and beam warehouse. The warehouse was located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown New Orleans, just a few blocks from Canal Street. The cypress beams were put to good use on another project but I was left with a very large group of beautiful cast iron structural members.
I have hoarded these pieces for many years with the idea of a sculpture tucked in my head. Last week I brought my dream to fruition. I present to you my Cast Iron Sculpture. It is about eight feet tall, ten feet wide and weighs about three tons!
The Sculpture is located on the front lawn of our estate, and can be viewed from both the Gallery and the Studio. By the way, our facilities are open daily by appointment; drop by if you are ever in Cajun Country; view our extensive Gallery and watch the artisans at work in the Studio. I will personally guide you.
Barnes & Noble Book Availability
10-Sep-06
by Alex Caldwell
I called B&N yesterday to check on their Christmas Ornament Gift Book delivery. They told me that my consignment of the Gift Books should be shipped by September 30 and I should have them by the next week.
With that good news I posted a special deal for the Book. Buy a VA Silver Ornament and receive a free, autographed book, by yours truly, with your shipment, or when they come in.
Alexander
Just Put On Line!
5-Sep-06
by Alex Caldwell
We finished installing on the web site four of our new couture evening purses today. Yours truly is holding the latest one. We are getting rave reviews from the people that have had an opportunity to hold and wear them. Someone remarked that this line of purses is very classic and will never go out of style. She said her Judith Leiber purse doesn't stand a chance. Give them a look!
For more details, Silver Enamel Engine Turned Purses.
2006 Christmas Ornament
1-Sep-06
by Alex Caldwell
I added our 2006 Silver/Enamel Christmas Ornament. With the first day of September, our holiday season begins, and the crew and I are clearing the decks for action. Can you believe we received an order for a very large fine sterling and enamel ornament last week, $1,000! It is turning out to be a beauty.
Coming! Dramatic New Line
26-Aug-06
by Alex Caldwell
Vivian Alexander has been in Research and Development for the last three years creating and fine-tuning a completely new line of couture evening purses.
The entire line will be "By custom order only". The customer and/or their jeweler will work with Vivian Alexander to design and develop each minaudière.
Examples of custom pieces already created will be on our web page in a few days. Look for Couture Silver in the Collections list.
Our Numbers are Growing Again
24-Aug-06
by Alex Caldwell
Our visitor numbers are increasing daily as the spiders find our new address. And the positive comments about the new site are very encouraging. We are attempting to make Vivian Alexander on the Web as conversation friendly as we are at our Gallery and Studio, so please do not hesitate to drop us a line to request some additional information, inquire about a particular product, or to suggest a new or additional product. We are always looking for new ideas.
Maybe yours will show up as a new design – maybe we will give you credit!
Our first day!
17-Aug-06
by Alex Caldwell
Today, August 17, 2006, the new Vivian Alexander web site was launched. We plan on having an ongoing conversation in this blog, to keep you up to date on new sculpture and product, but most importantly we are looking to you to give us guidance about this new site.
What do you like, what don't you like? What would you change, what would you add? What new products would you like to see, what new designs would you like to see?
Your comments will be posted here for all to see, unless you tell me otherwise.
