BellaSymphony-Oh What Fun To Spoil The Little One!

More giveaways

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but not from me! I am in love with all the different ways to capture memories, and photography has become a new hobby of mine (well, sort of!). I really can't say it's a new hobby when all I really do is read up on it and bookmark new techniques I'd like to try out. I eventually get my camera out and get to try new things and am pretty stocked that I can take some lovely pictures on my own now. Anyhow, I've digressed and wanted to let you know that there are 30 giveaways going on for this week alone. Just click {here} and good luck to you!

And the winners are...

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well that was a small list to pick from :) good for the few that played along in telling me of all that you are thankful for. I hope your Thanksgiving was a blessed one, and that you had your fill of good food, family, friends, and memories to think back on....

on to the lovely winners (please leave me your email addresses as well as your 2 choices from the listing)...

slb3334

kellee

Terra's Treasures

sharon

Kim at Rosie Face

I hope you enjoy creating some hip little things!

A time to be thankful

2010-11-21T00:23:00.001-08:00

Not only during this time of the year should we be thankful, but everyday of our lives. I am so thankful that God continues to shower me with His mercy, grace, and unfailing love. He has touched my life tremendously, and I am so thankful that He is in control of all things, and nothing is a surprise to Him.

I can go on and on for the many blessings I am thankful for like my little family with their love, hugs, and kisses; my parents with their advice, unending encouragement, and quick hand to help; brother and sister; friends that are more like sisters; a roof over our head, with food, clothing, and blankets during this rough economy; and God's goodness, grace, and miracles in things I never thought possible.

With that being said, I have a little giveaway in the spirit of being thankful this Thanksgiving. Five entries will be selected, by the famous random generator, to win a BOGO listing in my {shop}. In order to participate, all I ask is that you leave me a comment as to what you are most thankful for at this moment.

You can also get bonus entries by posting this on the following and leaving me a link to it:

Facebook (I have to be able to see it, so private accounts won't work..sorry!)

Your personal blog (I need to be able to see it)

Your shop/store blog (Ineed to be able to see it)

Twitter

The winners will be announced on Friday the 26th...good luck!

GIVE THANKS

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Thank you all for being such lovely customers! Here's a little coupon code to save 10% up until Black Friday rolls around! At checkout, enter: GIVETHANKS and you'll save 10% on your purchase...hooray for Etsy coupons!

Some fun new ebooks!

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{Funky Over the Top Boutique Bow}

So Over The Top, yet way too cute! Layers upon fun layers layers makes this bow so much fun to make. There are endless possibilities and you can let your creativity flow! You'll learn how to make the bow pictured, and from there endless embellishments can be added to make it your own unique style. There's bows and buttons, swarovski crystals and glass pearls, ric rak and rhinestone buckles, and the list goes on as to all the embellishments you can play with! These bows are perfect for boutiques, craft shows, props for photographers, or your little sassy one to strut her stuff in.

{Fit to be Tied Tutu}

She's fit to be tied, and this tutu makes it clear! Lots and lots of tulle is used in the outrageous little tutu. This is by far the poofiest and fullest tutu I have seen around, and it is too darn cute!

{Funky Leggies}

These aren't quite a new ebook, as I've sold them for a while now, but I've included a fun little bow option now! I just adore the sweetness of the bow, yet still funky.

I entered a contest

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to win a PhotoShop class. Seeing that I've had it sitting on my computer and it intimidates me to no end, I would love to win this contest! Oh Random Generator, please {pick me} when you randomly generate that number, tee hee :)

Have you seen all the beautiful new products & contest for pro photographers on http://www.DesignAglow.com?

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This lovely site is holding a giveaway for my newest found love... Epiphanie bags! I would absolutely love to win one....

photo: Design Aglow

Aren't these camera bags just gorgeous?

Seriously....

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photo: B&H Photo

what are the chances of winning? Probably slim to none, but I'd rather try than give up :)

Click on over to {Epiphanie's Blog}, they're giving away a Canon 5D MarkII. If you're not going to do that, that's perfect, I have one more chance...ha ha!

Another Giveaway

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that I want to win...of course!

I am in ♥ with these {Epiphanie Camera Bags}, and of course they are giving one away here at Phatstraps.

photo: Shutter Sisters

After a very long break...

2010-03-30T22:52:00.000-07:00

I am here to quickly let you know about an awesome giveaway for all you polaroid lovers out there. My daughter loves the ol' polaroid cameras. She's 6 and never quite understood the "film" concept being born into this technology driven age. Stop on over to {Cakies}, by the lovely Ruby to find out the details on winning this cool piece! I do secretly wish you wouldn't enter, so that there would be more chances for me to win! I know, I know, not very nice, and pretty selfish. At least I'm being honest :)

She also has a very lovely {shop} that I stalk often, she's just so crafty and I love all her creations.

Sew Mama Sew Winner!

2009-12-06T22:20:00.000-08:00

Amanda from Atlanta, GA, you are the winner of my giveaway! Please check your email for details.

As mentioned before, I have a new giveaway! I received lots of comments on my Bebe Mary Janes and thought it would be a lovely to offer another little giveaway of the PDF and fabric for these sweet little shoes.. You can choose the exact damask print and pink felt shown, or you can choose a color scheme of your own (I'll pick out the fabric). On December 13th, I will announce the winner, and a NEW GIVEAWAY! I've decided to try and actually blog, and have Sundays as my day of giving, to my readers. I have so many things to giveaway, so be on the lookout and play along.

In order to play along, here is what you need to do... Leave me a comment about your absolute favorite pair of shoes you ever owned, and why they were so loved.

I remember my favorite pair of shoes were my black leather Dr. Marten's. These shoes bring back so many memories of my carefree high school years. The best memory was of my father spit shining them so that they looked perfect, since black shoe polish didn't do the job correctly :) I swore that my kids would wear nothing other than Dr. Marten's when I had my own little ones. They haven't worn a pair yet, how silly I was back then!

Please note that only comments with answers to the question asked will be included in the giveaway (not to mention the best answer will most likely win), and only one comment per person. If you would like some extra entries, you can become a follower (2 extra entries), link to me on your lovely blog (5 extra entries), or purchase a little something from my {shop} (7 extra entries) and send me a quick comment to let me know you've done so.

Enjoy!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway: Little Miss Sassy Pants PDF & Kit

2009-12-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

Here are some super cute little bloomers to show off those sweet little leggies of hers! These are the perfect addition to little pinafores or dresses, and can be worn with a plain little onesie. either way, these are a super cute addition to her little wardrobe.

You'll receive instructions and the fabrics shown in the picture to make the following sizes:
0-3M
3-6M
6-9M
12-18M

Easy enough for a newbie at sewing to finish up in 1 to 2 hours tops.

Leave me a comment by December 6th, on your favorite item in my shop, and I will choose one lucky winner. I will ship internationally too!

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON 12/06/09 ALONG WITH A NEW GIVEAWAY!

I'm in love...

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with my new lens, fun software, a trial version of editing software, and my kiddos of course...

A Lovely Fall Afternoon

2009-10-16T02:40:00.000-07:00

My little kidlets and I had so much fun today, as we finally got to meet up with the sweetness of Ruby, owner of Cakies, and her girls True and Brave. She really is super creative, talented, and gifted, with all the work that her hands make. Ahh, I just love all of her creations!

She treated my girls with homemade pizza that Symphony said she "could eat forever and ever!", she gave us some really thoughtful gifts (we still owe her ours!), and we just had such a fun time hanging out! It was clean up time and my girls were bummed that we had to leave, but we will have to get together again soon.

So on this lovely Fall afternoon (that was awaited with much anticipation), Ruby and I talked about shop updates, and "business" in general. I was so excited to hear that she was going to have a shop update on Friday, and just read what to be expecting in her shop! I have been searching for little leave clips, and yep, you guessed it, she's updating it with lovely little leaves. I can't wait to snatch some up today! Go on over to her shop and pick up a few too :)

Upcycled and Sweet!

2009-09-09T14:27:00.000-07:00

I haven't really made the time to get into the whole upcycle trend, and I have many projects awaiting their transformation on my sewing tables as proof. Someday those summer dresses will be made for Symphony and Bella, and when that day comes, I'm sure the trend will have passed on!

By special request I have made a super sweet vintage little Strawberry Shortcake set that I am in love with! I had originally bought the fabric at a steal, considering how much they were wanting for it at the Rose Bowl Flea Market (which is a rip off!), with the intentions of selling it by the yard. I was reminded of the sheeting I had stashed away, and made a super cute little set! I am super in love with the wipes case that I had to applique a small strawberry onto due to wear on the print. All in all, I love it and hope the sweet little girl will adore it too!

Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake

2009-08-12T23:51:00.000-07:00

My lovely friend Susan has just started the sweet Shoppe of My Dreams blog, which is already filled with lots of fabulous finds. I often admire her style and simplicity in so many of her favorites, which is the reason for my post. She now has me admiring the sweet Bake It Pretty shop, and stalking it often in hopes to get this oh so popular little set, which always seems to be sold out....

The owner is perfectly right with her statement

which is why I keep returning in hopes of it being in stock, but to no avail. I do however love the following from Cupcake Social and want to Bake It Pretty with my girls for an upcoming birthday that's coming really soon (exactly why I'm stalking Bake It Pretty).

Stop by her shop and fall in love with all the delectable goodness it holds! In the meantime, I will follow Jenny's advice and just

Go visit Bake It Pretty , The Shoppe of My Dreams, and Jenny's Bake Shop!

Standing Up For Professional Values

2009-08-12T23:09:00.000-07:00

I could easily ~~stoop that low~~ name this post something else and direct this somewhere else, but it's about being professional, and so I shall restrain myself, when God knows I just want to unleash on a certain handful...ha!

Dippilulu has nailed it where it hurts! These are so perfect and I couldn't agree more when it comes to a "nasty copycat" or those who directly "rip off your work". I love her little biting statements that socks it to those who don't "Show Respect and Give Credit" or lack the ethics to "Stay Professional and Be Honest". Remember, to always "Keep Integrity and Be Honest".

Following these words of wisdom will get you a long way and keep you from burning way too many bridges. After all, if you have a business of your own, you want to be successful and stay running, right? Keep up the good ethics and don't be deceitful to try and get ahead. Lots of business owners do it, and guess what... their businesses fold quickly ~~not to mention the guilty conscience they will continually carry for doing so~~! I've seen it happen first hand!

Now on to the good stuff...

A Tad Bit Late, But I'm So Excited!

2009-08-02T23:40:00.000-07:00

I started off BellaSymphony just like all the other million and one WAHMs that have online baby boutiques. I wanted something that fit my style and didn't want to pay a fortune for it. I ventured off and started a company with very little experience at hand, but, I am quick at understanding directions and crafting comes easy to me. Who would of thought this could be, I by no means thought I had a creative piece in me, but I've seem to have proven myself wrong. Some of my old friends from high school may disagree due to the creativity I put into my clothing back in the day, but hey, money was tight and the thrift store was my friend. So I digress :)

Any how, I started BellaSymphony off not even knowing what a bobbin was or it's purpose. I on the other hand was determined to make my own stuff because I knew I could do it. The hubby had to school me on what a bobbin was when after trying to sew over and over again, nothing was happening! Needless to say, it wasn't a a very great lesson to learn because "Mr. Home Ec" had to teach me.... Why the heck didn't I ever take this class that I shunned and thought was so silly during my youth? I probably could have made a much better wardrobe than I had from the thrift store had I had some mad sewing skills and a machine! I have since come a long way, but really want to improve in many areas of sewing, and actually learn the correct methods to clothing construction.

So back to BellaSymphony..... My little business is doing well, actually more than well as I sit and add up all my sales for each month, I am blown away, and totally thankful for God's provision in bringing me lots of stylish & hip customers. I am loving making patterns and ebooks, but my knowledge only goes so far when dealing with sizing. Clothing has somewhat become a love of mine, along with many other things, and I really want to pursue that at this time. I am super excited to finally actually go to school for Fashion Design! I'm going to actually learn professional industry techniques, pattern making, couture sewing and so very much more!

So, in the excitement of it all, I thought I would share a few lovely "back to school" items I would love to have, from my fellow Etsy artists, as I head back to school in Fashion Design.... enjoy!

I'm a total sucker for red and thread by Emmalynne

I will definitely need a new pencil pouch (love the houndstooth on the backside) by madebyhank

A lovely vintage stapler from TopsyDesgin

a sketch book (I love that it's bingo, so fun!) by Somavenus

Totally not necessary, but I have loved this since I seen it on the FP of Etsy from Spacejam

I may need an extra sketch book, and this one is just perfect! by Doti

Of course I will probably be fully stocked for supplies and notions since I have a whole room dedicated to sewing and crafting, but the above items are all things that I would so love to have to start off as a new Fashion Design college student...

And The Winner Is...

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Amber!

Thank you all for stopping by and participating with your lovely comments! Keep an eye out for more giveaways, and hopefully some new posts on my favorite things that I have set my eyes on!

Oh, How I love Thee

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These are so me and my love for vintage and retro style. The simple look of each of her designs, and detail in each design tempts me to buy them all... immediately! Her designs are edgy and retro, and so very stylish!

Sew Mama Sew has even posted a pattern review (with a simple modification) for her Macaron Dress here.

Come by Colette Patterns and pick some out for yourself.

Time for a Change!

2009-07-16T13:09:00.001-07:00

To tell you the truth, it's been a change that I've wanted for so long, but haven't put the time into doing. It takes a lot to revamp, if I had only known that from the beginning! Be on the lookout for a new BellaSymphony very soon, and until then enjoy the new blog background.

Giveaway...

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It's been a long time since there's been a giveaway, or much posting. So, to try and start anew, here's the giveaway. Either visit my etsy shop or online boutique, and leave a comment of something you'd love to have! The giveaway will be the item pictured below, the outcome of my newest eBook, a Little Buns Changing Mat in mod Amy Butler prints.

A handy little item to have on the go! This compact little changing pad is hip and stylish, not to mention a clean place to lay your little one while changing them on the go. Bathroom changing tables are handy, but the nasty plastic isn't what I would want my baby's skin up against.

Changing pad measures 18"x24" when open, rolls up into a compact 9"x2"x2" making it the perfect size for your purse or bag, and it's machine washable!

Click on either of the following:

www.bellasymphony.etsy.com

www.bellasymphony.com

Winner will be chosen by the lovely random number generator on August 1st. Check back soon for more tutorials and giveaways!

Enjoy!

I'm in Love With These!

2009-05-31T11:47:00.001-07:00

If only I could wear it!

Goodnight, Sleep Tight, and Don't Let the Monsters Bite...

2009-05-19T01:13:00.000-07:00

We have just reached a HUGE accomplishment in our household... getting our girls to sleep in their own room! I have tried for a couple of years with little sympathy when they cry in their room at night (mean, huh?), but the hubby just breaks down and lets them back in. I had enough with a 2 year old kicking and hitting me because of dreams that she's throwing tantrums in. I can't forget to mention the infant in the bassinet beside me, oh and yes... the 5 year old on the couch in the same room. Why is it necessary to have a house with rooms when we all sleep in one?

Anyways, I have browsed a few spots on Etsy and found a shop that I absolutely LOVE and decided to put a couple little items together for those of you needing to get your kids out... or am I the only one?

This Nightmare Snatcher is way too cute! "The world can be a scary place, full of nightly noises, menacing monsters, and dreadful dreams. But not every monster wants to scare and terrify. With the help of a magical spell and an appetite for troubles, a monster can be your dearest friend.

Furry and fearless, friendly but ferocious, these Nightmare Snatchers® are the perfect journals for writing down and drawing out all that scares, frightens, and worries. You have only to recite the spell found at the front of the book, record your woes on their aged tea-stained pages, then mark your page with their long tail and your faithful friend the Nightmare Snatcher® will eat your fears away."

There are plenty of choices in the Spiderbite Boutique, and you can even customize one if you'd like!

A cute little mask can cover up their eyes (my girls use one) and keep scary shadows and flickers away from their wild imaginations. LovelyArt has a cute selection for girls!

Last but not least is the Go Away Monster Spray, "designed to scare away the meanest and furriest of imaginary beasts!" Have them spray some of this and the monsters are sure to stay out!

Oh, how I love Etsy!

Start Your Own Children's Boutique!

2009-04-24T00:54:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've been on here to update, but here I am and hopefully I'll get better at this. I'd like to start showcasing some great Etsy sellers, ideas that I love, and new items that are popping up in my store.

I have added lots of pdf ebooks to purchase in my Etsy shop, as well as my new shop Studio BellaSymphony. Come on in and take a look around, and grab an ebook or two, or a bundle! You can start sewing it now and maybe even start up your own online boutique with your own creative flair.

quick and easy....

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patterns! I decided to sell some pdf files for some of the items I sell. So, come on by if you're interested!

It's Fascinating

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Symphony and I have fallen in love with these since Kennedy first introduced them to us on Project Runway. I decided to try and give them a go, so here are a few that I've made with many more waiting to be photographed and listed. These are very simple and elegant, but I have lots of ideas just waiting to be played out (if I only had the time!).

Play With Your Food!

2009-02-03T10:06:00.000-08:00

I am a sucker for handmade items because they are one of a kind and are made with lots of love, creativity, talent, and loads of time. I have been on a kick for felt food and, well, anything felt that can take the place of store bought plastic. My girls are anxiously awaiting several items I have began to make for them, but really haven't had the time to complete as of yet. Did I mention that time goes into handmade items :)

Here is a shop on Etsy that I ran across and love so many of the patterns! The designer for Little Crickets has come up with so many cute designs and I need, or want, so many of them! Here are some pics of just terribly cute patterns that she offers. If you have little ones that like to play "restaurant," or just play with food, give these a try! If you don't have the time, she also sells them already made to go at her Little Bitty Bakery Shop.

And Here He Is!

2008-12-10T18:16:00.000-08:00

Our son Dominique Michael Aguiar made his sweet little debut on November 25th, 2008. He is perfectly healthy and sweet. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and measured 19 inches long.

Please keep our family in your prayers as we recover and recuperate.

A New One!

2008-11-10T22:45:00.000-08:00

Come on over and enjoy a great dose of laughter as you read Kadi's blog, a Womb at the Inn(sane). It's funny how you run into people from the past, but I'm glad I found her and her blogs about motherhood, did I mention she has 7 bambinos? Yep, that's right! She's overflowing with witty and funny stories to share, and she is honest and upfront about it all.

Come on over to win one of our newest additions, the Cocoa Zebra Lovie!

Soak It Up!

2008-10-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

Soft Spot
Dandy Damask
Tattoo Mama
Haute Zebra

That's right, BellaSymphony is giving in to new things! Our newest addition to our store is our Soak It Up Nursing Pads. I figure I might as well start selling things that I need to make for me and the little guy on the way!

If you're tired of paying for those yucky disposable nursing pads, then BellaSymphony has the perfect solution! Hey, we even save you money in the long run too since they are reusable! Our Soak It Up Nursing Pads are made for the haute and stylish mama who has chosen to give her little one only the best.

Made with 5 layers, these pads are sure to soak it up when the milk comes flowing through! A super soft flannel to go against the skin, three generous layers of birdseye cotton in the middle, and of course, the rockin' and stylish print on the outside layer.

These are the perfect shower gift for the mama who is planning on nursing! Soak It Up Nursing Pads will arrive with a hangtag that includes washing instructions.

Machine washable on cold, and tumble dry low.

It's as Easy as Black and White...

2008-10-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

We hit the front page again with our On the Move Reversible Dress!

MomDot

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Just a note that you can now find us listed on MomDot...

MomDot is a mom blog listing site that is run by three mommy bloggers, Trisha, Toni, and Alicia. They run contests weekly, reviews on awesome (and not so awesome) products for family and kids, and talk about their lives. But more importantly, they feature mom bloggers and mom boutiques to give them an avenue to get their name out there, also assisting in google links! You can head out and list your blog for free and talk to them about doing an interview about you. Head on over and see what MomDot is about!

A Bit Hot...

2008-09-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

Pink! We hit the front page again, and I got to actually see it! Check out our Little Sweet Heart Mary Janes.

Love it...

2008-09-10T16:30:00.000-07:00

Calaveras are one of my absolute fav's and I found one the of the most rockin' pincushions that I couldn't resist buying! It arrived today and let me just say that is even better lookin' in person!

Go visit sew sew suck your toe and buy something sweet today!

Inspired by...

2008-09-04T18:01:00.000-07:00

The Pink Giraffe, this lovely crib set is now out the door! Much love and care was put into this custom set, as I wished I had done this set for one of my own baby girls, knowing that I have a boy on the way and this just wouldn't flow for a boy!
My absolute favorite part of this set was the crib skirt which was a flat fold skirt out of faux brown suede with hot pink matching ruffles on the bottom. If only I had a crib to take a picture of it all on before I sent it out. It all flows together so sweetly, and I can't wait to see what her little room will look like once it's complete. Maybe my customer will be so lovely as to send me a picture of the completely decorated room since she's been working on it since the start of the set's making!
Reversible bumper made with bright pink minky dot, giraffe minky, and the finishing touch of bright pink satin piping and ties.
One sweet Pink Giraffe Blanket, a matching banana creme sheet, and the sweetest crib skirt I've seen!
A lovely little giraffe pillow backed with bright pink minky dot and satin piping

And So He Goes!

2008-09-01T10:26:00.000-07:00

Ms.Sarah is the winner of Parker the Pirate, and was chosen by the random number generator (thanks Cakies!).

Congratulations and I hope he is loved much!

Thank you to all who participated in this fun little giveaway of one rockin' little pirate!

Does She Need An Apron?

2008-08-21T14:33:00.000-07:00

If so, we have the perfect little style for her! This apron is too cute to pass up and is the newest little addition to BellaSymphony's Fun Stuff For Kids!

Come on over to our Etsy shop to get her one, we can even make it in other fabrics if mermaids aren't her fancy!

Oh Me, Oh My....

2008-08-15T03:22:00.000-07:00

This giveaway is way too cute! Sorry Ruby, but it's too cute not to try to win!
Go and see this amazing little suit, and you can enter to win too!
Summer by the Lake Swimsuit GIVEAWAY!!!!

BellaSymphony is Moving on Out!

2008-08-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well, sort of! I have been contemplating continuing on with BellaSymphony for some time because business has gotten so crazy busy, with less and less room to work. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I have been pushed out of my studio with all the materials, machines, notion and yada yada.

With a little boy on the way my studio would no longer be a sewing studio, but now be transformed into a nursery, with the question as to "where in the world will I be working on my orders?" Not to fret, that's why God has blessed me with my handyman husband! I will no longer have my studio that is over flooded with everything to make hip things for the little ones, but a brand new wide open space! Yay! Once all of the transformation is finished, I will definitely post some pics of my new work space! I can't wait! Not only do I get a new work space, but a nursery to decorate to my hearts desire! I'm starting to love the thought of having a boy and actually have a room for him too! Who knows, we may try for number four!

Avast Ye!

2008-08-06T10:41:00.000-07:00

Ahoy me hearty! Parker has just landed from the so clever and crafty Project Grab Bag and is ready to face lots of piratey adventures.

You have a chance to win him, or even a girl version by simply visiting either our online boutique or our Etsy shop and leaving a comment on your favorite item!

Winner of the booty will be announced on September 1st, good luck me friends!

Shabby Chic Mary Janes

2008-08-01T15:31:00.000-07:00

Be on the lookout for new styles to debut! Here is one new little set we thought we would share. Made with white linen, a sweet shabby chic cotton print inside, and an elastic strap. So chic, and they resemble little ballet slippers!

New to BellaSymphony

2008-08-01T15:24:00.000-07:00

Summer Dresses! Although a bit late in the season, they are super cute, and are versatile to wear with a long sleeve shirt underneath. Our season of heat over here in sunny California lasts well after September, so there's still plenty of time to wear it without the long sleeve shirt!
The Sophie is perfect to wear for a few seasons, since it can be used as a sweet little top once she outgrows the length of the dress!
The Symphony-a longer version of the Sophie with a slight ruffle on the bottom and a contrasting neckline.

Super busy, but still having time to be...

2008-07-21T01:05:00.000-07:00

Super excited to actually have seen it this time with my own eyes! I'm always finding out afterwards!

Happy Fourth of July!

2008-07-04T10:04:00.001-07:00

This is also our first year anniversary of our website launch. Thank you to all our rockin' and retro, stylish and hip customers!

When it rains, it pours!

2008-07-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

BellaSymphony has been flooded with orders from our Etsy store, myspace site, and our actual website! Not only is it great news, but it's lots of work. Thank God it's summertime and that I have great friends!

Being completely behind with all my orders, I was generously offered help by my great friends, and I enlisted my sister to the BellaSymphony "work crew". With a large order going international all the way to Singapore, we had work to get done quickly, and of course more orders kept coming on in.

Here are some pics of the loveliness that is going to leave the good ol' US of A on Saturday and set to arrive in Singapore where there are lots of new owners ready to love it!

Lots of The Little Mod Dress in a variety of custom fabric choices and sizes..
Plenty of colorful and fun tutus...
can't forget the matching wand...Totally new to BellaSymphony are the Satin Halter Tutu Dresses embellished with lots of flowers with many matching accessories such as Hair Candy, Hair Wreaths, and Fairy Wands...
Thank you for being our loyal customers! Now off to work again!

It happened again...

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woo hoo!

Fun stuff is on it's way!

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So as we are in a never ending game of playing catch up, and the orders just keep flooding, I am trying to add some new items that have been way overdue! I am hopeful to be adding some new items very soon!

Come visit my Etsy shop where our Crayon and Notebook caddy is ready to be purchased. Not only will your little one be rockin' some cool prints, but they can make there own! This is the perfect little caddy to keep them entertained while in a restaurant, during a car ride, or places that they may need to be a bit extra quiet. Each caddy holds up to 16 regular sized crayons, or 8 jumbo crayons along with a 4"x6" notepad, in case the coloring book was left behind! This hip little caddy has an elastic strap that hooks over a button. No need to have to worry about tying it up with a bow, your little one can do it themselves.

Calaveras Glitter and Leopard Lovie

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Ahh, the inspiration of BellaSymphony!

Skulls and leopard, we love this mix. This lovie is made of large scale, brightley colored sugar skulls with gold accent glitter and then backed with ultra soft leopard minky.

Lovie measures 15" x 18" and is machine washable on cold, tumble dry on low.

Our Paci Clutch

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With some inspiration from the owner of one of our newest retailers, here's our stylish little solution to the lost and/or dirty paci!

This adorable little Paci Clutch is made with a vinyl inside so that there's no yucky lint on the paci, and so that it can be easily cleaned with an antibacterial wipe.

Our Paci Clutch has a snap closure for the actual clutch, and on the strap to attach it to your diaper bag or purse if desired.There's no need to go crazy looking for the priceless paci!Measures approximately 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 and can fit two pacis.

Oh so "knotty" tutu

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Just had to post this because it's so much fun!

On the move!

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New from BellaSymphony!
She's on the go and this cute little reversible dress describes her. Fun little traveling vans are on one side and the opposite side is a mod Disco Dot.Made with designer fabric and sewn with much detail and care. The bloomers have a soft elastic at the waist and legs.

Easy to wash and care for: machine wash on cool and tumble dry on meduim heat.

Available in sizes 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, and 12-18M.

A polk-a-dot giraffe...

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Ultra soft giraffe minky is tagged with just enough of polk-a-dots to excite her little senses. Tags measure approximately 2" and are the perfect combination of pinks and browns, and did I mention lots of dots? This little taggie blanket measures 11"x11" and will be one of her favorites!

And so it comes to an end...

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We are playing...

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BellaSymphony is becoming quite a popular little spot which means lots of sewing and creating! We have been super busy with our fun and hip customers, and have been lagging in keeping up with the blogging. Hopefully we'll get on track and keep our posting up to date, including featuring other creative minds like we had originally set out to do.

Go take a look at all our new posts for the month of May and enjoy!

LAST DAY TO PLAY!

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come on over for your chance to win! The winner will be chosen and posted tomorrow. Good luck to you all!

Another Contest!

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Come on over to Froggy Reviews for a chance to win! You have until June 13th!
A quick little background on Froggy Reviews:

"Froggy Reviews was created to offer other moms great information and resources as they are busy raising their children. All the latest product information, online resources, information and shopping, book and movie reveiws and much more can be found here.
As the mom of 6 boys I am often approached to take a look at all of this information to let my readers know about it. I am passionate about informing and supporting busy moms as well as supporting work at home moms and their businesses and products. This is a great opportunity to do that.
So now you can find all the daily “mom” stuff at http://www.afroginmysoup.com/ and all of the resources for life here at http://www.froggyreviews.com/. "

New and in the works

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Sweet little baby shoes are so fun to make, and there are lots of ideas in bloom over here at BellaSymphony! Here is our newest pair of Mary Janes, the Little Sweet Heart...
Be on the look out for some trendy little boys shoes as we get our ideas off of paper and actually sewn up and ready to sell. Creating for the little ones is so much fun!

Who wouldn't love a sweet little dress...

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New from BellaSymphony! As we slowly delve into the fun world of clothing and dressing the little ones. We still love the blankets and accessories, however a new little passion has sprouted, and so here we go...slowly! This little dress has gotten lots of attention, and already has a few wholesale requests! Pretty encouraging for us over here!

Happy Mother's Day!

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Wishing you all a wonderful day as you celebrate with loved ones!

Cakies Crowns Have Arrived!

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We love Cakies!

BellaSymphony Giveaway!

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So we decided to to give it a try and host our own giveaway! With an overwhelming response to many of the reviews and giveaways (one of which shut us down because of too much traffic!) that we have participated in, it finally came down to the question...."Why don't we have our own giveaway for our viewers?"

To participate and be eligible for a $50 gift certificate to either BellaSymphony, or Etsy, just leave a comment as to which item(s) you would use the gift certificate on, as well as an email address to contact you, should you be the lucky winner!

Have fun, and the winner will be announced on May 31st.

Super Excited!

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Although these adorable little softies aren't our creation, we are so excited that BellaSymphony gets to carry them! Shannon at Project Grab Bag makes these amazing little Posie dolls and they have been featured on Cool Mom Picks, and even earned a little slot on Kaboodle, with links back to BellaSymphony! More traffic, more sales...exciting!

Go enter the contest today at Cool Mom Picks to win a sweet little Posie doll, I think the contest ends today, so hurry it up!

Ooh, a big thank you to Ruby over at Cakies for the great little picture!

Shabby Chic Ring Sling

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My cousin was in town to show off their little princess, and I owed a very late baby shower gift. Here it is, a Shabby Chic ring sling with two chic pockets and a Swarovski Crystal button. With all that hair, we had to get little Madison a Teeny Rosy Posy Cakie!

Contests, Contests!

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Come and play at Bloggy Giveaways!

Wow!

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The Busi-ness just continues! BellaSymphony is taking flight!

Smarter Babies and Kids

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This blog "features daily deals, breaking news, buying guides, hot tips, new trends, funny videos and so much more." We are excited to be featured in their Babies and Kids fashion category for this week!

Busi-Ness

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The whole side behind business. I have been extremely busy with BellaSymphony, that I haven't made the time to post anything! Please don't get me wrong, we are flattered to be in this position!

We are excited to have some of our rockin' items up for review with some awesome sites that bring in lots of traffic, which means even more customers and boutiques for BellaSymphony! On top of getting interviews and things of that sort done, we are filling lots of wholesale orders and hopping on board with some new rockin' and chic boutiques! Keep an eye out as we post some more hip little shops that you can find BellaSymphony in, as well as new products that are just waiting patiently to make their debut!

If you have any boutiques located near you that you would like to see us in, please leave a comment for us!

Newest Addition to Etsy

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I have been terrible at updating items on my online boutique because it's time consuming and I rather use my time sewing...bad, I know. Anyway, this is the latest addition to my Etsy Shop, a sweet Lil' Cow Pokes Blanket backed in ultra soft red minky dot.

And the winner is...

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Susan Turner!

She won the $20 Gift Certificate from BellaSymphony over at The Downtown Boutique. Her selections included some lovely fabric by one of my favorite designers, Alexander Henry, and a sweet pair of Little Rosy Mary Janes!

Mod Dot Multi
Sophia Fashion For Home

We love contests and giveaways. Check back often as we have many more lined up for April and May.

New

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in our Etsy shop!

Since when has soap

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been so yummy?

Say say ol' playmate,

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Come out and play with me, and bring your dolly three...I am reminded of this little song with these sweet little Softie Dolls by Project Grab Bag. They are the perfect update to the old rag doll with new designer fabrics, yet they still have that old feel with their stylish vintage materials.

Each doll is one-of-a-kind and is truly unique, which is why BellaSymphony loves them so much!

Thank you Ruby for your awesome pics!

In it to win it

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There's a sweet little blog called The Downtown Boutique, who is featuring BellaSymphony for the month of April. Can you believe it's already April? Anyways, there is a contest to win a $20 gift certificate from BellaSymphony or our Etsy shop if you participate on her blog. Good luck!

We love color

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and are excited about a couple of our newest items ready to debut!

For now, take a look at these fun little recycled crayons for the little one from Made by Mama! We think they make coloring much more fun, what about you?

Breakfast is served!

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Well, kind of...but isn't this just too cute?

We're taking a day off

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and heading out to see lots of animals at the zoo! So while we're out, check out these items, and click to enter the shops where they're sold!

Enjoy!

Simple yet still hip!

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Each washing only makes these onesies a bit more hip! These fun prints are stitched on and made to last!

Available as onesies or tees.

I have to have this!

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Ok, I don't have to, but really, really want it! Moxie and Oliver was a recent featured artist on Etsy and instantly caught my eye with this Winged Heart Leather Clutch. Their work is amazing and is right up my alley in what I love! They can get me into a lot of trouble.
Ooh, the smell of leather, I can't wait to have this in my hands!

Stop by their shop and I'm sure you will find something you must have.

My "bread and butter"

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That's what the hubby calls it. Today we set out for the hype of the Easter Egg-citement Craft Fair, and I indeed had a fun time selling with the hubby. To his surprise, my bows turned out to be my "bread and butter." How can you go wrong with bows? All mamas want their girls to be girlie, and well, bows do the trick! If it isn't the mamas stopping, then it's their girls begging for a few little pieces of Hair Candy.

Not only did we have a fun time selling, but hanging out with Ruby, the baker of Cakies, and her sweet little family. Thank you for the colorful pics Ruby!

Now it's time to gear up for our next craft fair that is just around the corner! The weather is warm and craft fairs are in bloom! We love this time of year over at BellaSymphony!

Rockin' new gifts will be poppin' up soon!

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We are so excited about some of our new vendors ready to make their debut at our store! BellaSymphony is slowly adding new vendors with the same mindset we have over here, "Rockin' and Retro, Stylish and Hip Gifts for the Little One", hmmm...we need to throw in the word "vintage".

Keep a look out this week for our newest toys from a super hip craftster! Until then, here are a few of the newest handmade items we added to BellaSymphony!

Just a bit of color with some double sided swirl chenille..

Turquoise and Lime Green
Hot Pink and Black

And last but not least, a new piece of Hair Candy! The Lil' Rockabilly Mama Headband! Lots of funky leopard and sweet cherries, some chunky plain red ribbon and sweet marabou, all sure to make it a sweet treat for that rockin' sweetie!

Feeling a bit...

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Nanny Deprived?

Come take a break and treat yourself to "some crazy motherhood stories, discussion topics, mom quotes, links and movies, and of course...shopping therapy in their fun baby boutique!"

Take their Nanny Deprived Quiz and see if you are officially Nanny Deprived. Stroll on over to read hilarious stories about motherhood and even submit one in their story contest! They have the funniest quotes for moms, and save some time to shop at their fun boutique.

BellaSymphony ♥'s Nanny Deprived!

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As seen on a recent Martha Stewart show, and one of my absolute favorites, The Black Apple. Her style is definitely unique and loved by so many. Each print is reproduced from her paintings, and then signed and dated by the artist herself.

Keep an eye out for new dolls and paintings arriving in her shop on March 19th.

So Chic

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I accidently was redirected to this gorgeous site, Enfant Terrible, filled with couture baby items. Take a look at what they have, we personally love these over here at BellaSymphony!

These Georgina Goodman Mary Janes are simply chic...
and these Sue London Pram Slippers make me want to have another little girl just to adorn her little feet!

They have some wonderfully nice people running their boutique too!

Lost and Found

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Go and see the world of Belle and Boo , a sweet little shop filled with all things good.

Simply Gorgeous!

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By Faith Photography did a mini shoot last Saturday and here is my customer Lexi's beautiful little girl with a Baby Chic Tutu and some Hair Candy! Check out those gorgeous blue eyes!

Here is Laci's little girl with another Baby Chic Tutu, she is just "tutu" cute!

A Little St. Patty's Love

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Hip Little Mama

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New to BellaSymphony!

All you rockin' and stylish mamas need to have hip items for yourself, right? We are in the process of adding new items to our boutique, so please check back for our newest mama items!

We are excited to carry the newest little trend for you hot little mamas, brought to you by Mommy Cards.

Mama Cards are a stylish, fun way to make it easy to connect to make playdates and create new friendships for you and your little one's.

Similar to a business card, Mama Cards present all your relevant contact information to make introductions turn into actual playdates.

These stylish cards are printed on professional business card stock and are the standard business card size.

Come on by to see other choices for your Mama Cards today!

Want Some Candy?

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For your hair that is! Try some of these dotty sweet treats!

Delectable Confectionary Treats

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Sweet and tasty, and not an ounce to your figure! These sweet little clippies by Cakies are available for the littlest sweet tooth, the toddlin' sweet tooth, and the mama sweet tooth! If clippies aren't your thing, how about the latest brooch to top off your jacket or purse? You won't be dissapointed, we love ours and can't get enough!

We're Up and Running!

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We've finally arrived to the blogging world! Grab a cup of coffee and be on your way to new finds as you puruse some of our favorites. We will also be posting new ideas and rockin' new items as they become available over at BellaSymphony.com.

Feel free to suggest new items with hip style that you would like to see featured here on our blog.