VUE Long Island

"I have always been in the business of creating experiences," Maureen Cavalieri says. What started out as a way to lighten spirits during COVID by sending out personalized gi boxes has now morphed into Maure, a curated lifestyle and home decor giing company. But long before Maureen created Maure, she was preparing delectable meals and experiences with Vibrant Dish, her luxury private chef and hospitality company. For more than a decade, Maureen "created these beautiful relationships doing private chef work and events," she shares, for the likes of Bono, Sting, and the Clintons, among others. On her off-time, Maureen, who loves to travel, would guest-chef around the world, purchasing extra suitcases in order to bring home the unique, timeless treasures she found that were not available for purchase in the United States. "I collected handcraed home pieces everywhere I traveled," explains Maureen, "oen returning home with trays, glassware, linens, ceramics, and serving pieces instead of traditional souvenirs." ese items sparked the idea for Maure, and led to, well, more than Maureen could have imagined. With integrity at the forefront of all she does, Maureen takes pride in knowing she can stand behind the authenticity and unique crasmanship of each piece available. "We create thoughtful, beautifully designed pieces for the home and giing, with bespoke options for businesses, designers, and private clients," details Maureen. Because she believes "every gi should feel personal, thoughtful, and unforgettable," Maureen and her team strive to source classic designs that will stand the test of time. Beyond gi-giving, Maure also offers wholesale pricing and works with interior designers who are looking to incorporate beautifully unique pieces into a home. In addition to one-of-a-kind, handcraed items from around the globe, Maure also offers "our own designs working hand-in-hand with the best artisans in the world." Among them are the Birchwood Trays, sourced directly from birchwood trees in Sweden and delicately designed by Maureen herself. en there is one of Maure's best-sellers, the Hobnail Glass pieces out of the Czech Republic, where a small pool of glass-makers are keeping the dying trade alive. Working in coordination with these generational artisanal companies, Maureen has developed close relationships that facilitate her ability to source truly rare and one-of-a-kind items. "Every gift should feel personal, thoughtful, and unforgettable." V U E H A M P TO N S . C O M 3 7

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