See what's new!

Wow, haven't check into the blog in awhile! Things have been busy, but here is what I've been up to lately...

Let me know what you think!I'll be back soon for a more proper update, cross my heart!

New to the shop!

I don't always share what I'm making for Bonita Bellita but I made what is one of my absolute favorite earrings! It uses Bermuda Blue Swarovski crystals and gorgeous silver in such an ornate design. Can you imagine how these would look on a bride for her wedding, or maybe her bridesmaids? These add glamour to simply everything!

*swoon*

What do you think? Love them?

Feel free to pick up your own here in my shop

June Happenings

Good morning!

I already love today! Some people call it June Gloom with the skies full of overcast clouds and no sun, but I call it a nice break from the hot summer air. It's the perfect time to sit with a cup of tea and enjoy the morning breeze. Ahhhhhh....

So here are your June happenings!

~ You have a chance to win the Plumfield hair clip and brooch! ENTER HERE



~ There is a way to own a piece of Bonita Bellita (and some other great shops) while helping others! As you know, earlier this year some very nasty tornadoes swept through Joplin, MO leaving destruction and broken people. Handmade for Hope is a collection of various people who have all decided to put together items to raise money for Convoy of Hope or the Joplin Adopt-a-Classroom Fund. Every little bit helps! So please, try to take a peak and look at the amazing creativity and amazing individuals who are banding together to help! If you'd like to see the baskets with Bonita Bellita in them, go see

#12 The Trendy Girl Basket


and #16 The College Girl Basket



~If you live in the Southern California area, during the month of July you can see Bonita Bellita in a local shop! Itty Bitty's Closet is a fantastic little shop full of gently loved clothes, toys, bedding, and essentially all things children! It caters from newborns all the way to clothes in a size 12, and everything is so well priced and organized! The best part is that they are going to have a section where you can find my creations, especially for young girls! Here is just some of what you'll find there-




~Wow, a lot going on! Hope that you'll have a chance to check out one of those three happenings!

Until next time,
<3

Golden way to start the morning

Recently I just acquired a desire to make my sweet little apartment more of a home. I wanted to give a feeling of being beautiful but not in a flashy sense. Enter the re-doing of my jewelry in my room. It's a small place to start, but considering I have about 3 jewelry boxes... now 4... it's not that small! Its where I start my mornings, and one of my favorite spots.

So I decided to take out all my necklaces and put them all full display. Instant wall decor AND I get to look at my pretty pieces all at the same time! I call that a win-win situation! Here's a peek at what I did, it's very simple: thumbtacks in bright colors to support my various necklaces.






And for the rest of my earrings and pretty things, I have the traditional wooden boxes. I wanted something more unique. Enter Jacquelyn of Everyprettything and her amazing jewelery chests! She creates everything from pillows and wall hangings to hair clip holders and frames. My favorite though, is without a doubt her lovely boxes for trinkets. I asked her to create one for me, and she did it beautifully.











Doesn't it just fit in beautifully? I can't tell you how invigorating it is to reach for my ring/bracelet/other jewelry item and see the bold black lines and marigold print. It always starts my day beautifully!!

Much love,
me

<3

Midweek Madness and a giveaway!

Hi all!

Wow, this week has been so busy for me! My shop is almost empty and I'm playing catch up with orders... but I would rather be busy than not. Also recovering from the holiday craziness and just getting the new year in order. Ah, what a fantastic new year it is so far!

To make it up to you all, here is a free giveaway I'm participating in! Good luck!

Enter here!

All my love,
<3

Secret Santa's easy lesson

This year I started a lot of things. I opened up my etsy shop Bonita Bellita, I started this blog, I moved, there have been so many things happening! But by far one of the best things and my own personal favorites is I found a blog that I love to follow. There aren't too many that I can honestly say I look forward to, but like a little kid excited for a gift, this blog constantly has something new and fresh to offer. I have found yummy cheesecake recipes, inspiring photos, and a life of a fascinating person. Ah, Nicole of Lillyella, you are a breath of fresh air!











She decided to put together a Secret Santa exchange this year, and I was thrilled to join! So I opened my packages today, and this is what I received! Oh, I can't begin to tell you how my day brightened!






---I love this wrapping! Wish I thought of it...---




--aren't these earrings just lovely?---





---and I already wore my knee highs the day I got them!---


---who doesn't like a little Hello Kitty in their life? Adorable--




---this apron is absolutely eye catching! The pattern is so my style, the colors among my favorites, and the lace pocket completes it all. *sigh* ---


---You'll have to excuse my rainy day hair, but isn't this scarf just the neatest?---






So I guess what I'm trying to say overall is not that I got a ton of fabulous gifts in the mail (although I did ^_^), but it's this. Someone took the time out of their day to organize this giving event, and that right there is amazing and kind. Therefore, someone else went out and got this for me, just because they knew it's what I liked. This is the kind of circle I want to be a part of, where I can go out and continue to pass on this love and cheer. So you know what I did afterward? I went out to visit a friend and take her some Christmas cheer in the form of gifts for her family. Not big, not expensive, but full of love.

Merry Christmas, everyone, from me to you.

Autumn warmth

I've been neglectful of this blog lately, sorry to admit it, but life has been so busy there hasn't been much time to update! So today will be short and sweet. Autumn is everywhere, and I am absolutely in love with it. Here is some of what is on my mind...

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Fire in the trees - Fine art autumn tree photograph

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Ribbed Eternity Scarf - SAFFRON in the MEDITERREAN...Oversized

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Ruffled Vegan Scarf, All Seasons, Burnt Orange



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Amber Gold warmth of Autumn Fine art print 16X20 unframed


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Warm Molasses Wood photograph- 11x14
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Two of Hearts--pair of Raspberry Red Heart Bowls


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...don't forget to check out my store Bonita Bellita for some of the new fall listings... it's part of what's been keeping me so busy!

Until next time,
-Steph