Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Honeysuckle

On my morning walk the other day, I came around a corner at one part on the trail and this sweet fragrance overwhelmed me and stopped me in my tracks.  Vines and vines of HONEYSUCKLE were everywhere and the fragrance instantly took took me back to my childhood.  As kids we used to spend summer afternoons seeking these delicate flowers so we could enjoy their sweet nectar - such sweet memories of a simpler time!
LiveBellaVita Honeysuckle
When I came across these vines the other morning, I was instantly inspired and went on a search to find all the ways that I could enjoy the beauty, fragrance, and sweetness of HONEYSUCKLE all year long!  Here are a few of my favorite finds as well as a couple of ideas for how to use that sweet nectar if you're lucky enough to have a honeysuckle vine or bush in your reach - ENJOY:
Honeysuckle Inspiration
Lambert Press Letterpress Cards
Honeysuckle Syrup Lemonade Cordial






Tuesday, March 31, 2015

LiveBellaVita: A New Season!

Hi friends!  I am refreshing this blog here - LiveBellaVita!  It has been my shop's blog (Bella Vita in Evergreen) since it was created, but since it's a new season, it seemed a good time for a new season of Bella Vita to emerge as well.  In the past year and a half, my husband and I have gone from Colorado to Texas and from brick & mortar shop to blog, but my heart and passion remains the same - to create and share visual stories that inspire others to celebrate the simple beauty of everyday living.  I'll share with you pictures, ideas, stories, and inspiration that's all about Home & Garden, Food & Gatherings, Gift Giving, and the Simply Beautiful moments of an ordinary day.  

LiveBellaVita, simply beautiful, spring, pansies

If you were a friend and customer of Bella Vita in Evergreen, then you'll be right at home as the look and feel of the shop will be reflected in the stories you read and pictures you see here at LiveBellaVita.  And, although I may not have a bottle of lotion or a tea towel to sell you at the moment, I do have lots of ideas and inspiration that will keep our eyes, hearts, homes and lives always looking for the simple beauty of everyday living.  I'm looking forward to this new season, to renewing the purpose that was behind Bella Vita in Evergreen, and to sharing with you here all those things that inspire me most about everyday living.  And, if you know of others who might enjoy following along, forward this on to them and let's bring them along too!

LiveBellaVita
celebrating the simple beauty of everyday living

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