What a night??? Or I should say day. The entire Saturday was spent getting ready for PROM. It was incredible and she looked absolutely radiant. Not only did my oldest daughter look beautiful she felt beautiful! She had a fabulous time and at 3:47am when she arrived home from the after-prom party she was truly the happiest I have seen her since the days of amusement parks being the hi-lite in her life. There is something about dressing up and attending a special event that makes you glow with joy and happiness.
Which leads me to a recent article that I read in Skirt Magazine...An interview with Margaret Cho..."When asked what persona represents beauty to her, Margaret's response is quick-witted. 'I think beauty is all about confidence and knowing that you are beautiful. The two things you need to be beautiful are confidence and lots of water. Drink lots of water and be confident. It is all you need.'"
OH SO TRUE!!!
Skirt magazine is a being distruted as a Guilford/Alamance county edition now and is available at Bella's House among other Burlington locations. For more intersting information check out www.skirt.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Vacation Time
I took off last week to Hilton Head with my husband on a business trip. Wasn't a lot of work to be done. He played golf and we sat and watched golf with others that are in the same line of work with him. I met a lot of fun people and saw a lot of great things.
Another ECU Mom, Yes my oldest daughter is heading off to ECU after graduation. We went to check out the campus this week and see her new apartment. She can't wait to decorate and furnish it. Already measuring walls. Wonder where she gets that from.
One of things I picked up and read was a cute paper/magazine that is published monthly called "Skirt". It had some great articles "for women only" and I read it from cover to cover. I was impressed with the advertising as well. It turns out that there is an edition for Greensboro/Burlington and we now have that available in the store. Look for the Bella's House ad in June.
Another ECU Mom, Yes my oldest daughter is heading off to ECU after graduation. We went to check out the campus this week and see her new apartment. She can't wait to decorate and furnish it. Already measuring walls. Wonder where she gets that from.
One of things I picked up and read was a cute paper/magazine that is published monthly called "Skirt". It had some great articles "for women only" and I read it from cover to cover. I was impressed with the advertising as well. It turns out that there is an edition for Greensboro/Burlington and we now have that available in the store. Look for the Bella's House ad in June.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
April Showers
I can't believe it is already the middle of April...WOW!!! The april paint class is going really well and May has already been filled. Signing up now for June. I think we will have to spread out that session between June and July to compensate for makeups and vacations. Then get back on track for August. I am shocked that I am planning that far in advance. Thanks to all the creative people that we have interested in painting furniture.
We are trying something new and different at the store in April. We have "indoor" sidewalk sales going on every Saturday this month. We have pulled all the old things to the center and marked down the prices. Let's clean up and clean out.
We are trying something new and different at the store in April. We have "indoor" sidewalk sales going on every Saturday this month. We have pulled all the old things to the center and marked down the prices. Let's clean up and clean out.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Children's Museum
Good News! Alamance County will receive a much needed Children's Museum in Graham, NC. We will all benefit from this outlet for the young in our community. If you have never been to a facility such as this you will be thrilled with the interaction and stimulation that it will provide for the child and adult being with the child. It is a good thing!!!
Just like the proposed progress for Downtown Burlington. The City Council will meet on April 1st to discuss the prepared proposal for renovating and rebuilding hope for a DOWNTOWN that will be beneficial for all. It will be a long process, just like the proposed "Children's Museum". The firm that has prepared the plan has done an excellent job with staging the efforts in ways that will allow the city to asthetically bring the area up to standards using funds that are already available.
The next few steps are simple and much needed. But the intent to bring new business and investment into downtown will take quite some time. Nothing of this magnitude happens overnight. This project will definitely be something to look forward to and to watch the progress will be fascinating.
Just like the proposed progress for Downtown Burlington. The City Council will meet on April 1st to discuss the prepared proposal for renovating and rebuilding hope for a DOWNTOWN that will be beneficial for all. It will be a long process, just like the proposed "Children's Museum". The firm that has prepared the plan has done an excellent job with staging the efforts in ways that will allow the city to asthetically bring the area up to standards using funds that are already available.
The next few steps are simple and much needed. But the intent to bring new business and investment into downtown will take quite some time. Nothing of this magnitude happens overnight. This project will definitely be something to look forward to and to watch the progress will be fascinating.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Easter Holiday
We will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday of the Easter Holiday Weekend.
It has been really busy this week and we have lots of good stuff to see.
The April painting class is full now and we are signing up for May. I can't wait to post some of the photos of the final product. These girls are doing a great job.
It has been really busy this week and we have lots of good stuff to see.
The April painting class is full now and we are signing up for May. I can't wait to post some of the photos of the final product. These girls are doing a great job.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Transforming Home Furnishings
Alamance Magazine allowed me to write a little blurb for the March edition. Tranformations
Designing a home with quality furniture that fits your budget can be easier than you think. This trendy new way to shop is “resale”. Shopping at flea markets, antique shows and consignment stores is a great way to save a little money. You can find that upscale and unique piece of furniture or accessory, while helping your community recycle and reuse.
Wide varieties of people have caught on already and have furnished their college apartments, their first homes and met their changing needs when relocating. The resale industry is doing well nationwide for reasons like the “shabby chic” and distressed look that you see in the decorator magazines. Top rated television shows are all about decorating on a budget. They bring in a designer and use unique and creative ways to makeover a room while often using pieces that can be recycled, reused and restored for different purposes. Do it yourself interior design and decorating is becoming more popular with these resources.
Don’t forget to think outside the box, mix the old and the new. That piece that your neighbor threw out when he was moving, could be just what you are looking for with a fresh coat of paint. Pay attention to the elements, making sure the piece has good lines, and lots of character. The color and hardware can easily be changed giving it new personality and you could have just saved space in the landfill.
Shoppers love to find a bargain, and what better way to find it than locating a good piece of used furniture. Prices in consignment stores can range from $19 for a lamp to $900 for a formal dining room suite that might have originally cost over $3000. Sometimes when shopping for new pieces the prices can be overwhelming. Check all the possibilities and discover that it can be very affordable to reach your design when you shop “resale”.
Designing a home with quality furniture that fits your budget can be easier than you think. This trendy new way to shop is “resale”. Shopping at flea markets, antique shows and consignment stores is a great way to save a little money. You can find that upscale and unique piece of furniture or accessory, while helping your community recycle and reuse.
Wide varieties of people have caught on already and have furnished their college apartments, their first homes and met their changing needs when relocating. The resale industry is doing well nationwide for reasons like the “shabby chic” and distressed look that you see in the decorator magazines. Top rated television shows are all about decorating on a budget. They bring in a designer and use unique and creative ways to makeover a room while often using pieces that can be recycled, reused and restored for different purposes. Do it yourself interior design and decorating is becoming more popular with these resources.
Don’t forget to think outside the box, mix the old and the new. That piece that your neighbor threw out when he was moving, could be just what you are looking for with a fresh coat of paint. Pay attention to the elements, making sure the piece has good lines, and lots of character. The color and hardware can easily be changed giving it new personality and you could have just saved space in the landfill.
Shoppers love to find a bargain, and what better way to find it than locating a good piece of used furniture. Prices in consignment stores can range from $19 for a lamp to $900 for a formal dining room suite that might have originally cost over $3000. Sometimes when shopping for new pieces the prices can be overwhelming. Check all the possibilities and discover that it can be very affordable to reach your design when you shop “resale”.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Paint Class 101
This is our second week and things are coming together. Look at the girls go! We have a variety of things and a wonderful group of girls that are very creative. Next session starts April 3rd.
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