Hill Country Bazaar Announces Grand Opening of Online Store Selling Unique Handmade Gifts by Artists of the Texas Hill Country

(PRWEB) April 22, 2008 -- Regional artists offer unique perspectives of their environments through their distinctive creations. This is no less true when it comes to the artists and artisans of the Texas Hill Country. Announcing the grand opening of their online store, Hill Country Bazaar makes it possible for everyone to enjoy unique handmade gifts (http://hillcountrybazaar.com/) and accessories from the Texas Hill Country.

"My hope is that Hill Country Bazaar will help to draw national attention to the enormous talent that has been hidden in the Texas Hill Country for so long, while providing a gallery of rare arts and crafts for people who would like to bring home a little piece of Texas tradition," explains Owner Christine Buckley.

Offering nearly 400 products including more than 100 thematic country and Southwestern gifts, Hill Country Bazaar's wide selection consists of unique arts, crafts, furnishings, Texas home décor and accessories. The only online source for original arts and crafts by the artists and artisans of the Texas Hill Country, Hill Country Bazaar separates products into categories including the Original Collection featuring signed original arts and crafts that may be sold in multiples, the Exclusive Collection boasting signed, one-of-a-kind works of art, and the Harvest Collection offering a vast selection of affordable thematic gifts from around the world. Hill Country Bazaar offers a Private Label Collection including Hill Country Bazaar coffees and fragrances. Customers may also purchase Country Cottage and Southwestern Traditions gift baskets.

Each work of art included in the Original, Exclusive, and Private Label Collections is available only through Hill Country Bazaar. Items include mission photography, nature and abstract photography, indigenous Southwest paintings, stained glass sculptures, hand-painted silk scarves and evening wraps, regional coffee blends, and Hill Country Woman perfume. The ideal source for Texas home décor (http://hillcountrybazaar.com/) and other items, Hill Country Bazaar's wide selection encompasses the many talents of the artists and artisans from this region.

"It's a privilege to work with such a talented group of artists who bring such a unique regional perspective to the works they create," says Buckley.

Items found at Hill Country Bazaar are ideal for those who enjoy Texas home décor or are simply looking for unique gifts to give. The easy to navigate site categorizes products by occasion and collection and offers gift suggestions for each occasion for convenient shopping.

For more information about Hill Country Bazaar and the unique handmade gifts available in their store, please visit HillCountryBazaar.com (http://hillcountrybazaar.com/).

About Hill Country Bazaar:

Showcasing the work of artists in the Texas Hill Country, Hill Country Bazaar was started by Owner Christine Buckley when she moved from the San Diego area to San Antonio and discovered the unique hidden treasures of the Texas Hill Country. Christine founded Hill Country Bazaar to let the rest of the country in on this secret. She spent the majority of her career as a business development consultant and holds a BA in Applied Social Anthropology and an MBA with dual concentration in general management and conflict management.

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