Unexpected Necessities

February Arrivals at Bella Bella

2012-02-03T10:50:00.000-05:00

Here's a preview of some new items arriving next week at Bella Bella.

Crystal Cross Hoops $6

Fun Peacock shell earrings $5

Light weight Bohemian earrings $5

Fun thread earrings $4

Zig Zag shell earrings $5

Long Multi-Colored Necklace $14

Items in my Etsy Shop

2012-02-02T09:31:00.000-05:00

My 1st Wholesale Account!!

2011-08-31T15:43:00.001-04:00

I'm so happy to have my 1st wholesale account.........Rhinestone Cowgirl in Oklahoma. It's the cutest shop EVER! I've been busy making keychains and crosses for them. Thanks y'all!

Funky Key Chains & Crosses

2011-07-27T16:26:00.005-04:00

I also make these beaded crosses and super cute fluffy key chains. 4x6 Beaded cross $9.95
Key Chains $6

Questions? cena80 (at) yahoo.com

Beaded Cross Photo Blocks

2011-07-27T16:13:00.002-04:00

I've been making this funky beaded cross photo blocks for a few months now. No two are ever alike! This one has 3 clothespins on the back to display 3 different photos. $12
This one stands up by itself and has a magnet to hold the photo. $14

Another cross position option $14

Fun Teacher Gifts

2011-05-06T11:28:00.002-04:00

Here are some fun teacher gifts available at Bella Bella!Fleur de lis ribbon keychain $6
School/crayon magnet block frame $12

Houndstooth/Zebra/ABC keychain $6

Want to order? cena80@yahoo.com

Fun Magnet Block Frames

2011-05-05T11:25:00.003-04:00

All of these magnet blocks are available at Bella Bella or by special order. These are great for holding photos, recipes, etc. Beaded cross magnet block $14

Pastel beaded cross magnet block $14

Brown/Natural beaded cross magnet block $14

A variety of magnet block frames $12

New Arrivals @ Bella Bella

2011-05-02T12:10:00.003-04:00

New Arrivals in time for Mother's Day Swarovski crystal cross necklace set $16
Crystal ball bracelet $8

Swarovski crystal cross bracelet $10

Filigree cross earrings $5

Hammered fleur de lis necklace set $14

See something you like? I ship!

cena80@yahoo.com

Ribbon Tassel Keychains

2011-04-18T09:54:00.003-04:00

These ribbon tassel keychains are the newest thing I am making. I love these!

And you can wash them when they get dirty! (I recommend hand-washing) They measure between 6 and 7 inches from the top of the ring to the bottom. Fleur de lis, crosses, zebra, harlequin, and houndstooth.....what's not to love?

fleur de lis, stripes, giraffe, and cute dots

The colors are this one are so cute to me.....swirls, polka dots, green zebra, and pink crowns.

Want one? They are available at Bella Bella in Laurel or contact me at cena80@yahoo.com

$6.00 per keychain and $2.00 shipping anywhere in the US!

Cuteness

2011-04-13T12:02:00.004-04:00

New stuff at Bella Bella, all hand-crafted by me!

Yes, I have been in a crafty mood lately.Fun ribbon key chain $6 Multi-beaded wire cross $9.95 Antiqued photoe block with beaded cross $12

Burlap rose cross photo block $14

Distressed black photo block with damask ribbon $14

New Jewelry at Bella Bella

2011-03-09T12:24:00.002-05:00

Here's a sneak peak of what will be available @ Bella Bella next week: Metallic "fireball" earrings- $5
Long faux pearl necklace set with "fireball" accent $5.95
(The little bow is removeable)

Little girl necklace/earring/bracelet sets $5

Beaded cuff bracelets $5

Fun flower earrings $5

Also, Bella Bella will be hosting a Ladies Night Out next Thursday night (3/17). Lots of sales and discounts throughout the store!!

Conversation Starters

2011-02-03T22:17:00.002-05:00

Here's a preview of some of the new jewelry that I plan to put out at Bella Bella next week. I always try to stock cute pieces that are sure to be conversation starters. This set reminds me of Easter...$16
This one is too much fun! $22

Fun glass beads on invisible wire $14

Zebra and fleur de lis cross set....does it get any better? $20

Long shell/bead set $16

It is soooo cold here in South Mississippi. I am so ready to see flowers and green grass!
How about y'all?

Christmas 2010

2010-12-05T21:14:00.007-05:00

Welcome to my house! We live in the country in a country style house. Nothing fancy. I tend to gravitate towards French Country decor (i.e. Ballard Designs...I could just lick the pages!lol). I love to decorate for Christmas. I haven't done as much this year because I just haven't had time!

I decorate using 2 color schemes: red and lime green in the kitchen/dining room and blue/brown/gold in the living room. Santas on top of the fridge

above the kitchen sink...love my Merry Christmas Y'all frame!

Kitchen nook table. I decided to try something different and just stuck the $1.00 plastic candy canes from Wal-mart in the vase and added a bow.

R ed and lime green tree....I usually have 2 trees, but I just did 1 this year. The snowmen came from Dollar Tree. Cute, huh?

Nutcracker collection

More nutcrackers

my little tree collection....most came from dollar stores, but mixed together, who knows or cares?

Curio cabinet in living room

Living room end table. The tree was a $6.99 Ross find!

Angel collection in living room

Hope y'all enjoyed the tour!

I'm linking up to Southern Hospitality Blog. Lots of great ideas there.

Also linking up to Hooked on Houses Christmas party.

Jancie is 4!

2010-11-25T20:41:00.002-05:00

This time four years ago, I was one sleep deprived (but happy) momma! Jancie's birthday is Nov. 21, and I brought her home on Thanksgiving Day 2006. To be honest, I was sleep deprived for about 1 full year. Anyway, this year she wanted a skating party, so we had the party at our local skating rink. I had a birthday party here back in 1992, I think. Some of the little girls....didn't get a picture of the boys.
Jancie and Alli Jewel
(her mom and I have been friends for 16 years, and we just happened to give birth to little girls within 6 months of one another. )

This is what they did when we told them to "strike a pose." Hilarious!

(All of these girls were born within 6 months of one another, so they will all be in the same grade. And 4 out of 5 of the moms graduated the same year. We joke that we are not letting them go anywhere together in about 12 years. It will be payback time, I guess. )

Jancie's birthday cake....she (or I) chose an owl theme. Super cute, I thought.

Striking a pose at her last pageant. I just love this little outfit. It's made by Peaches n Cream.

Last but not least, I am so thankful that God has blessed me with so many wonderful things. I am not worthy, but He blesses me anyway. I hope that y'all have a great Thanksgiving!

Easy Supper

2010-11-09T19:07:00.002-05:00

I just tried this Bird's Eye Chicken Florentine for the first time. Very, very good. I added a splash of milk at the end to make it creamier.

I'm all about easy, if it's good!

Christmas Cottage Magazine

2010-11-07T21:48:00.001-05:00

If you like Christmas decorating magazines, you must buy this one! Fabulous! I bought mine at Books-a-million, but you can order it online at Hoffman Media. (It's from the publishers of Southern Lady magazine.)

What's Up?

2010-10-19T21:18:00.003-04:00

I've been MIA for awhile now.....I just have tons going on: My job, taking care of Jancie, my hubby and dogs, keeping my store booths up, fulfilling by duties as Junior Auxiliary VP, and finally taking care of myself. I just don't have time to blog anymore. I miss it soooo much, but I guess there is a "season" for everything!

These are some new items that I will be putting out this week at my booths. Cute owl ring $8

(Owls are IT for Fall! And I was skeptical about these stretchy band rings, but they are very comfortable.)
Stacking bracelets $8

Rhinestone hoops $8

Chunky pearl bracelet $10

(These little "disco" balls are so popular here.)

Fleur-de-lis a-holics!

2010-09-09T21:30:00.003-04:00

I've been selling a ton of fleur de lis jewelry at Bella Bella. Here are some re-stocks due in the store on Saturday.... Stretchy fleur de lis ring $12

(Supposedly this ring is extremely popular in Baton Rouge....

I was skeptical about these, but they are very comfortable.)

Fleur de lis stretch band ring $10
Filigree earrings $7

Fleur de lis magnetic bracelet $10

To order, email me cena80@yahoo.com

Book Heaven

2010-08-29T19:27:00.002-04:00

Yep, it's official....I've died and gone to book heaven. I guess that I am probably the last person who has heard about Paperbackswap.com I just don't like to pay full price for books. I utilize local libraries, but this is better for books that you just can't find in the library. If you love to read, this is the place for you!

Fall Necessities

2010-08-23T18:57:00.005-04:00

2 cute things that I've found this week while searching for Fall ideas..... Personalized Pumpkin from The Polka Dot Pavilion.

They have tons of cute stuff!

Super cute Halloween treat cups from The Swell Life

I'm going to make these for Jancie's K3 class.

Miracle in a Bottle

2010-08-13T22:06:00.003-04:00

I know this is a totally boring post, but I had to share this stuff with y'all. When we moved in our house 2 years ago(2008), I was so appalled at the condition of the floors. They are laminate floors that look like wood. The funny thing was that I had the same floors in my old house, and I had no complaints with them. They were actually older than the ones in m house now, but were taken care of. The ones in my current house were not kept up....they were scratched, had lost shine, etc.

Since 2008, I have tried EVERYTHING to restore the finish to my floors......Murphy's Oil, specialty laminate floor cleaners and restorers, or whatever I could find. Finally I found some good reviews for Pro Shot floor restorer, so I took a chance and ordered it. It is worth every penny (I think $18). My floors are super shiny and look new. It did not get out all of the deep scratches, but I'm okay with that. I have to reapply every few weeks. I've used it 3 times, and I have enough for 1 more application.

Just a sidenote, though.....If you use a steam mop to clean your floors, it will take some of the Pro Shot off. That's the only drawback that I have found. I love my steam mop, but I love my shiny floors, too. So, after I have applied my finish, I mop with Murphy's Oil or a disinfectant.

Here's the link to buy it on eBay. ($18 with free shipping)

Are you ready for some FoOtBaLL?

2010-07-30T21:37:00.002-04:00

Are y'all ready for some football? It's getting to be that time of year here in the South. I just put out some cute new gameday things at Bella Bella and The Emporium. Rhinestone fleur de lis flip flops....super comfortable $30
Peace, Love, and Football rhinestone accented shirts....Saints colors! $25

Mississippi Backyard Wedding

2010-07-19T17:45:00.005-04:00

Last Saturday, my sister was married in my backyard. She had originally planned a beach wedding in Gulf Shores, AL, but with the oil spill, she had to change plans. We started the ceremony at 7PM, but it was still HOT! Mississippi heat and humidity are crazy! On the bright side, I was thankful that it didn't rain.

Her colors were aqua and lime green. We incorporated the beach as much as possible using shells, etc.

These are a few of my fav pictures. My sister, Memree.....the fans were given as favors.
A rainbow appeared....surely that's a good sign to have a rainbow on your wedding day, huh?

A glimpse of the gazebo where the ceremony took place.

Her dress

My niece, Rhyla-Kayte

Groom's "Table"....we put this in the back of an antique truck. He's a big Alabama fan, so he chose a camo Alabama red velvet cake. We also served candy and sweet potato rolls. Rings

Wedding cake......chocolate with buttercream icing

Memree and Rhyla-Kayte

I love this picture! Isn't RK a doll?

Jancie & Rhyla-Kayte

2010-07-05T20:24:00.003-04:00

Here are some new pictures of Jancie and my niece, Rhyla-Kayte. JJ is 3 1/2 and RK is 9 months old. The 1st picture that she has shown a strong resemblence to me....usually she looks just like her daddy.
Sweet Rhyla-Kayte

LOVE this one....Is she a doll or what?

Sweet cousins

This is Jancie doing her ballet move. She just breaks out and does this several times a day. Hilarious!

She's growing up!

P.S. The smocked dresses are from Orient Expressed in New Orleans.

P.P.S The photographer, Samantha Cason, is awesome. She only charges $30 for a sitting fee. She also puts the pics on a CD to print. Anyone is the Hattiesburg/Laurel/Meridian, MS, area should give her a try. It's worth the drive.

I HeArT my K- PAK Flat Iron!

2010-06-24T21:28:00.004-04:00

I know that my posts are few and far between, but my life is crazy right now. I just had to mention this little piece of heaven right here. I bought this K-PAK from my stylist about 2 weeks ago, and it's better than my C*i iron by a landslide. The secret is the bottle of vapor that you put in the iron. It totally reconstructs my hair and it gets it really straight with usually one pass. I have highlights and lowlights, and I use my flatiron everyday, so you can imagine that my hair is fried.....BUT, this helps tremendously! It's not cheap....Thankfully, my stylist gave me a discount. (It's around $175, but you may can find it cheaper.)

Here's a link with more info.... Let me know if you have one or buy one! It's really the best money you will spend for your hair.