strange they do not have an EU shipping warehouse. I would order from them then. Their site warns "Portuguese Treasures Ltd is an UK registered business and all orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. We are not responsible for delays due to customs."
Jim - Thanks for your comment. I did ask Bruno, the founder of Portuguese Treasures the same question. His response was that since Brexit, the European market has contracted significantly, while the U.S. and Canadian markets continue to grow steadily. Shipping to the U.S. and Canada, though costly, is often more economical than shipping from Portugal to those same destinations. Shipping within Europe remains straightforward, but Brexit introduced import taxes for EU-based customers, a barrier that did not exist previously. - CW
I loved the olive wood board and the cork board for the office. I cant wait to get back to PT to purchase a few of these items! Great article. Thank you for sharing these products and retailers with us.
Thanks for your comment, Ellen. The cork samples I received are truly beautiful as well as the olive wood board. I think over time, the dark cork won't smudge clothing. I'm sure if I wash them with a damp cloth a few times, that they will just fine. I really liked how they looked on my table! - CW
Very interesting. Cork can be so much more. My daughter’s company in NYC, Rockwell Associates, recently created a huge stand at the annual and famous Milan design fair, with a lobby, a corridor and working bar created entirely of cork. Phenomenal. Also at the Design museum in Lisbon are some incredible cork furniture pieces. I guess its inherent sustainability is finally catching on.
strange they do not have an EU shipping warehouse. I would order from them then. Their site warns "Portuguese Treasures Ltd is an UK registered business and all orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. We are not responsible for delays due to customs."
Jim - Thanks for your comment. I did ask Bruno, the founder of Portuguese Treasures the same question. His response was that since Brexit, the European market has contracted significantly, while the U.S. and Canadian markets continue to grow steadily. Shipping to the U.S. and Canada, though costly, is often more economical than shipping from Portugal to those same destinations. Shipping within Europe remains straightforward, but Brexit introduced import taxes for EU-based customers, a barrier that did not exist previously. - CW
That olive wood serving board is beautiful!!
I loved the olive wood board and the cork board for the office. I cant wait to get back to PT to purchase a few of these items! Great article. Thank you for sharing these products and retailers with us.
Hi Paul and Carol,
Very interesting information about cork, never knew it came from that tree !
I rea;;y liked some of the different color cork, good info about the dark cork rubbing off on your clothes !
Thanks for your comment, Ellen. The cork samples I received are truly beautiful as well as the olive wood board. I think over time, the dark cork won't smudge clothing. I'm sure if I wash them with a damp cloth a few times, that they will just fine. I really liked how they looked on my table! - CW
So interesting Carol! My favorite is the beautiful wooden piece! I agree that it’s too pretty to use as a cutting board!
Cork is great, we clad our house in it!
Very interesting. Cork can be so much more. My daughter’s company in NYC, Rockwell Associates, recently created a huge stand at the annual and famous Milan design fair, with a lobby, a corridor and working bar created entirely of cork. Phenomenal. Also at the Design museum in Lisbon are some incredible cork furniture pieces. I guess its inherent sustainability is finally catching on.
Hi Carol, terrific piece. I would love to cross-post it on Portugal Calling. Cheers.
Thanks for your comment, Rui. Feel free to cross-post. Obrigada! -CW