Bella Pink Cafe

The Hunt For Burnt November...

     That’s the only way to describe the color candles I was looking for. I wanted something not too red or not too orange, just a nice mix that will take me through the season and into January. So "Burnt November" is the name I gave the color. Searched high and low for them for the foyer project. Found these at a local store right down the street. Funny how things you are looking for are always right under your nose? Speaking of nose...mine is stuffed...I have some kind of head cold, but nothing like the bug a boo I had a while back.  Just the change in season perhaps. Not getting much work done! Now...speaking of "burnt", below is a peek of a super cool project in the works!

     We are going to a fund raiser tonight, the theme is "Casino Night" which means I need to make a quick trip to WhiteHouseBlackMarket for that perfect cocktail dress!  Our weekends are already booked all the way through January... I can't even believe it, but I guess it's that time of year!  I need to find plenty of ensembles to wear to more than one occasion! Have a fabulous weekend~xo

   

Sneak Peek Friday

Just a little sneak peek of some FABULOUS things to come!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Lucky 7's

     Could things be more ironic?  The lucky number generated for the Give-Away was 77 !  With today being 7/7/07 I thought it was kind of crazy (and cool) !  Anyhoo...the winner is Jennie W. from Mt. Clemens, MI   Congrats to you! I'll get your goodies right out.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

WOW!

     Let me first say that I am overwhelmed and honored by your responses and inspiring comments!  Your feedback and notes have made this little give-away so much fun and has humbled my heart!  I will be picking our winner today using a computerized random number generator... it's cool, just enter the number between 1 and whatever the highest number is (in this case #152--WOW!) ....then with a click of the mouse .....out pops a number!  Thank you to all for entering and be sure to look for more give-away's in the future, because this was a blast!  The winner's name will be posted here on Saturday July 7th.

     On a side note: the Summer issue of Romantic Country Magazine that's part of the give-away, features my friend Francoise O'Neill (better known as "Fifi") She styled the beautiful cover and also her office is featured on pages 82 through 84, not to mention her lovely home was featured in the last issue too! Many of you have emailed me or commented about this beautiful magazine. Fifi has also styled cover shots for other great magazines such as Mary E's Home Companion, Coastal Living, Creative Home, Country Victorian and has written over 70 articles last year alone!  Busy lady.  She is in the process of starting a blog (with the help of some blog fairies) I'll give you the link to it on another post once it's up and running, I know you will enjoy it!  But for now...here is a sneak peak of a little section of her dreamy home!

   

Fifi in her Florida "Chic Shack", photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

Time for a Give-Away!

     I want to celebrate all the great things that are happening in my little world.  Some of these "things" will be announced soon (I know...I hate teasers) but I have to get everything wrapped up and make sure all my "i's" are dotted and "t's" are crossed!  So in celebration of things to come, let's have some fun!  The traffic to my blog has been unbelivable these past few months and to those of you who stop by, whether you just browse in and out or take the time to leave a comment, I thank you so much.  I love reading all of your emails and your comments... it's a bright spot of the day.  I put together a little goodie giveaway that I think you will enjoy as a thank you.

     To be entered into the contest, all you have to do is just leave a comment here on this post down below (just click on "Comments" button at end of post) and the winner will be chosen at random on July 6th and the name will be posted on July 7th.  So if you have been browsing without commenting, now is the time to leave a comment and just say hello!  I figured with the July 4th holiday coming up, we could allow some extra time.  Good luck and thank you again!  Below is a picture of the goodies, they include the Romantic Country magazine Summer issue, an antique spoon with lace, vintage Limoges tea cup and saucer, Limoges dessert plate and some gorgeous altered art tags and postcard, also our most popular Bella Wriskey™ "Chocolate Roses".  Have a wonderful weekend and July 4th Holiday! xo

 

Bella Spindles

     New handpainted items coming soon from talented guest artist Claudia.  We are so pleased to have her exclusive products in our boutique.  These are salvage spindles that she has lovingly handpainted and creatively turned into garden architecture!  Use them on your patio, front porch or in the garden.  Also use them inside the home in a romantic corner.  They are truly beautiful and exclusive to Bella Pink.  We will also be taking custom orders for wording on the signs.    I will be listing the spindles in the boutique soon, here is a sneak peek!

Romantic Notes

      Check out our new Bella Notecards at Romantic Notecards  I love the way they turned out!  The photos come from my own collection that I have taken.  I had fun with the Recipe Cards too- perfect for a shabby chef!  I will be expanding the line with some really cool products, stay tuned!

Romantic Canvas Prints

Stop by and see our Romantic Canvas Framed Prints from some of my own favorite vignette photographs, handmade frames constructed right here at Bella Pink Designs TM! Look for expansion in the line, coming soon.

Vintage Sale

We are having a sale in Vintage Finds to make room for new inventory, stop by when you get a moment!  Bella Pink boutique

Flea Finds

It was so nice to get to the flea market this weekend and get some fresh air.  We found some great items recently listed in the boutique

Painted and Pretty

Handpainted signs just listed in our boutique, come see! Painted Pretties

Quick page digi scrap from Shabby Miss Jenn 

Give Me A Sign!

I will be listing beautiful handpainted signs from our talented artist, Michelle Owen.  They are painted on recycled wood, lush painted roses and all lettering is by hand.  They are truly gorgeous!

Bella Slips!

Ok, I give in!  I have had so many emails and requests....so here is a sneak peek at our chair slipcover line!  The fabric is gorgeous and I am so thrilled the way the turned out.  Our artist, Diane, did an amazing job,  Superior craftsmanship.  So plush, soft and romantic.  We have a beautiful ottoman slipcover to match also.  These new slipcovers, along with the pillows, will be an exclusive design at Bella Pink.  Stay tuned, we will be listing in our boutique shortly!

Pillows & Slipcovers!

Bella Pink Designs is proud to announce our new exclusive pillow and slipcover line from our talented guest artist, Diane.  Her designs are one of kind to Bella Pink exclusives.  We are excited to offer chair and ottoman slipcovers to match these gorgeous lush pillows in the most lovely fabrics imaginable!  More info coming soon!

Pretty Panels

Picked up these gorgeous curtain panels.  I will be listing them soon on my website under Vintage Finds

Collage Scrap

A snowstorm is headed this way.  Things are gray and dreary outside, so I thought I would do a collage of my favorite photos to make things bright and cheery around here!

 

Salvage Chic

Salvage chic finds will be listed this week!

digi scrap kit purchased at www.shabbymissjenn.com 

New Listings at Bella Pink!

Stop by our website at www.bellapink.com and check out our latest finds from a recent buying trip!  Also see the latest addition to our print line: "Sofia's Tea Party"

Vintage Pink

Vintage pink with Limoges, my favorite!

PINK

What is it about one color that inspires, calms, and motivates ? When Julia Roberts exclaimed in Steel Magnolias "Pink, is my signature color!" I thought... me too Shelby! I have devoted the last 5 years of my life to pink in my boutique that has been a wonderful creative outlet for me. Shopping at flea markets for vintage treasures has always been a passion, our shelves are stocked with goodies...from Limoges china, to salvage chic and antique ornate frames, there is something for everyone who loves vintage, chic, and all things romantic. The newest line of products I'm excited to be offering are framed canvas prints of pretty rose vignettes. I love taking photos, so this has become a wonderful creative outlet for me. The frames are hand constructed right here at our studio. I will be expanding the canvas line soon, with prints to fit all romantic styles. I'm also excited to be offering soon~one of a kind slipcovers for chairs and ottomans in the most gorgeous and lush"bella" fabrics imaginable! This will be an exclusive line to www.bellapink.com