Summer Ready Feet

Okay, I know - an odd title for a Bella blog post, but summer is unofficially here, the weather is definitely warmer, & flip-flops, sandals, & bare feet abound!  To get those feet ready for the fresh air of summer try our Candy Mint Foot Care Collection from Deep Steep.  This luxurious treat for the feet is loaded with all natural ingredients and laden with Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree & Spearmint extracts that will keep your feet feeling invigorated & fresh all season long.  We have the Foot Polish for exfoliating, the Foot Cream for deep moisturizing, & the Moisture Stick for keeping those heels smooth as silk.  So get those sandals out, indulge in a lovely pedicure, & keep your hard-working feet pampered all season long!

Thanking our Teachers

As school winds down for our little town here in the Colorado foothills, it is a good time to remember to thank those wonderful people in our kid's lives that teach them & help them grow & learn in so many ways.  As you get ready for school to be out and begin to plan for vacation & summer camps, we hope you will be able to find a little something here at Bella that will say thank you to the teachers that make an impact in your children's lives.  We have put together a few gift ideas for you but as always we are happy to help you put a little something together that will be appreciated by the ones who receive it. 

{Kick off summer with a "sweet & tangy" Lemonade Gift Set - including
Hammond's Lemonade Mix, Lemon Tree Dish Towel, Tasting Spoons, &
a mason jar for mixing, toting, & keeping the lemonade}

{A thoughtful sentiment at the end of a school year - the 'Breathe' Collection by Lollia
includes a soap bar, petite hand creme, & a beautiful bag of bath salts}

{A lovely 2oz Soy Votive Candle available in a variety of fragrances & paired
with a decorative mini matchbox that is made by a local artisan in Denver}

{A delicious collection of Helliemae's Salted Caramels including Salted Caramel Sauce,
Gift Bags of Bite Size Caramels, & Individual Caramels}

Lollia Love

Knowing that Lollia by Margot Elena has been around the market for awhile, we felt like this Mother's Day was just the right time here at Bella Vita to bring this exquisite bath & body line into our little shop.  We have had our eyes (& hearts!) on it for some time & the opportunity came at just right the time for us.  We couldn't be more happy to be featuring these beautiful products that are made right here in Denver & we are sure that you will fall in love with this line just as much as we did!

{Beautiful collections of Shea Butter Soaps, Soy Candles, & Shea Butter Petite
Hand Cremes will leave you trying to decide which fragrance is your new favorite}

{the 'Relax' fragrance is a lovely combination of Lavender, Honey, White Orchids,
Amber, & a touch of Tahitian Vanilla that leaves you feeling just as the name indicates;
the 'Relax' Collection available at Bella includes the Shea Butter Soap,
Petite Hand Creme, Bath Salt Sachets, & Oprah's Favorite - the Foaming Bubble Bath}

{These Petite Hand Cremes are made with shea butter,
feel luxurious, & are perfect as a gift add-on; 'Relax', 'Breathe', 'Wish', & 'In Love'
Petite Hand Cremes are available at Bella}

{the Bath Salt Sachets are contained in these lovely fabric bags
that create an instant gift & the recipient can re-use the bag for
carrying lovely things; 'Relax', 'Breathe', 'Wish' & 'In Love'Bath Salts
are available at Bella}

{the 'Breathe' fragrance is a bright combination of Peony & White Lily with
hints of Grapefruit & Orange inviting you to just breathe;
the 'Breathe' Collection available at Bella includes the Shea Butter Soap,
Petite Hand Creme, Bath Salt Sachets, & Foaming Bubble Bath}

Sweet Living

We have been focusing this spring on bringing in more goods & gifts that are made locally in Colorado and as easy as that may sound, to find just the right mix of product, quality, brand, & artisan can be quite the challenge indeed.  So, when we came across a product & a brand that has literally been in our backyard for over 90 years, we were ecstatic to jump on the chance to feature their sweet goods right here at Bella.  Hammond's Candies, made in Denver, has been around for nearly ever and has mostly been known for their hard candies (think lollipops, ribbon candy, & taffy).  This year they have launched some new sweet goods & we are absolutely thrilled to introduce them to you!  Take a peak below at our current selection & don't worry, we will be expanding our selection as the summer continues.  We have LOVED sampling all of these sweet little confections & can't wait for you to try them too!  Here's to Sweet Living!!

{This candy company makes Lemonade Mix too & it's quite refreshing! 
Love the packaging too - perfect for a hostess gift or lemonade lover}

 

{The chocolate bars are heavenly - my favorite right now is the Sea Side Caramel
which is melt in your mouth fabulous & I was actually pleasantly surprised to also enjoy
the Crackle Crunch which is actually made with Raspberry Pop Rocks - kids will LOVE it!!}

{These Anniversary Tins were made to commemorate Hammond's 90th Anniversary
& they decided to keep the tins around for easy gift giving. 
These tins are filled with Hammond's Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee - YUM!}

Save the Date: Annual Mother's Day Open House

Save the date & plan to join us for our

Annual Mother's Day Open House

Saturday, May 12, 2012

10am - 5pm

We will be celebrating the Moms in our lives & showcasing our new summer-inspired goods, a new bath & body line that is just absolutely exquisite, new jewelry, new candles, new cards, & so much more!  To add to your shopping enjoyment, we will have mimosas & treats from "From the Vine Market & Eatery", a free gift with the purchase of $25 or more, & a free class from "Evergreen Pilates" with a purchase of $50 or more.  It will be a fun day of shopping, sipping, & celebrating, so grab your friends, your mom, & come celebrate with us!!

Local Love

Over this past week & a half we have had the opportunity to bring in 2 local artisans (yep, right here in Denver) & their beautiful creations.  I loved their creations the very first time I saw them, & then when I had a chance to visit with each of these super-duper creative artisans my love for what they do deepened even more because they are just really great gals who are smart, fun, creative, talented, and passionate about what they do!  And you can see their love & passion for what they do in their craft.  I am confident you will see that & you will love them & their craft too!! 

Check out Elevated Scraps & {anne franklin designs}, their stories, & pics of their goodies that we currently have at Bella....

Elevated Scraps
Inspired by all things handmade, an obsession with fabric and a passion to buy locally, Heather sets out to make, build, create, construct, and craft items unique and unforgettable.  At Bella, we are featuring her Birds on a Branch that are made from leftover fabric scraps.  Each one is so adorable & so very unique.

 

 

{anne franklin designs}

Anne started her designs in 2010 and sought to create affordable one of a kind items.  Anne hand crafts her products with upcycled & vintage items that are the perfect gift for any occasion!  Currently we have her mini & large matchbooks, pendants, & clothespins.

New Life, New Inspirations

Spring has officially begun!  And, we have been so blessed this year with actual spring-like weather instead of our typical 3 feet of snow every-other-week weather that we usually see here in Colorado in March.  I love this time of year for so many reasons but mostly because it signifies new life as we begin to see flowers popping up, green grass blades slowly protruding, trees budding, birds singing & the daylight lingering.  So, today, I just have for you some of the seasons inspirations that we are surrounding ourselves with here at Bella Vita.  I hope the season brings new life & inspiration to you and your home this Spring!