Gifts for Your Wedding Attendants

As mentioned in our post last week, we are deep in the heart of Wedding Season!  And, if you are a bride-to-be or a mom of a bride, you may be thinking (or starting to think) about all the wonderful people who will be standing with you the day that you say "I do" - your maid of honor, bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, etc.  So if you are looking for something a little different for gifting these special people on your special day, then let us help!  We have lots of unique & beautiful little sentiments that will be a special way to say thank you.  A few of our ideas are posted here, but as always, we can work to create something special that will fit in your budget, and most importantly, that you will feel

 super-delighted to give!

  

For the Maid of Honor or Shower Hostesses:
A beautiful glass hobnail candle paired with a matching fingertip towel

For the Maid of Honor or Bridesmaids:
 A beautiful collection of soap, bath salts, & petite hand creme
 from Lollia, a Denver based company

For Bridesmaids, Shower Hostesses, or anyone else on your list:

These 2oz Soy Candles come in a variety of scents that you can

mix & match or give all by itself

pair with a decorative mini match box to complete the gift

We think these little floral earrings would be a sweet gift
for a Flower Girl who has pierced ears!

For the Best Man:
How about this classic Shaving Set?
An enamelware mug filled with shaving soap & a shaving brush

For the Groomsmen or Ushers:

Atticus Caramels handmade in Denver are dark delicious caramels

made with Colorado Whiskey, Smoked Salt, & Cane Syrup

Add a bottle of Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey for the perfect touch

For the Groomsmen, Bridesmaids, Ushers, or anyone else on your list
 who might enjoy a really good martini:
This Pure Olive Juice is delicious & paired with a bottle of Vodka
 would be deliciously perfect!

'Tis the Wedding Season

So it's June & I do believe that June is the "unofficial official" kick-off month to wedding season!  Bella Vita is located in a beautiful spot that is directly across from the Evergreen Lake so when I leave in the evenings, I often see in the near distance a wedding going on at the Lake House.  Evergreen Lake is a beautiful place to get married - I especially think so because that is where my sweet husband & I said our vows almost 9 years ago!  Being reminded almost every evening this month that the wedding season is in full swing also reminds me that our little shop location is quite handy for those having a wedding here in Evergreen or just attending one.  During the summer months especially (but even throughout the year) we often get folks into the shop that are either attending a wedding or wedding shower and want to pick up something for the bride & groom that is unique but beautiful and that will celebrate their start of a new journey together.  And, I am always delighted to help them find just the right thing!  Below are a few ideas of items that we can put together for the new couple, but we also have so much more to pick & choose from.  So if you are heading to a wedding or a wedding shower this summer - let us help you find just the right beautiful thing for the new couple!   

A Summer of Savings

3 days | 3 months

BELLA VITA summer sale 2012

Instead of doing our typical July-only Summer Sale, we're doing things a little different this summer & giving you 3 opportunities to take advantage of some crazy good deals on our beautiful goods.  For 3 specified days during the next 3 months you can come by & pick up some wonderful finds at some great discounts!  We're kicking off our

3 days|3 months summer sale 2012 this week - June 7,8, & 9. 

So come by, check it out, take advantage of some great deals, & take home

some beautiful finds! 

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!}