tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69544312512426676892024-02-19T15:32:52.202-08:00Designs By Bella of New York Blog - Designer Jewelry and Charm BraceletsAt ' Bella' we focus on bringing quality jewelry without the price tag. We sell exclusively online. We carry hundreds of Sterling Silver Charms that match Pandora. So let us bring out the diva in you. Be Bold, Be Sassy, and Dare to be Bella.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-71137595384687821312013-07-01T20:32:00.000-07:002013-07-01T20:32:44.976-07:00Updates! woo hoo Love new stuff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's bee a crazy week or so. Business in June has been slow - but I noticed a tiny pick up. I introduced some great items including <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/damask-ipad-cover.html" target="_blank">an IPAD COVER.</a> Yes - just one design so far...but I think you will see soon some great designs.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Also a new skirt for the kiddies - this one is in browns and blues, one of my fav color combos. What I love about these skirts as they look so adorable on the little ones, and great for casual or just a nice outfit for a family outing.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">Of course we have a few new jewelry pieces and some great supplies instock for my fellow artists. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">You can always get great deals on Bella items in my auctions which have super low prices, of course you do need an outbid account and a credit card.</span><br />
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</i></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>*Side note*</i></span><span style="font-size: large;">On the home front it always gets more interesting. My mother continued to spew her hate to my husband about me. For those that don't know me, I have been seeing a therapist and I shared with her the contents of "the email" i refered to in my previous post. She said that:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"some people suffer with mental illness, and nowadays they create pills that help treat various conditions, however there is no pill for 'asshole' ".</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6954431251242667689" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6954431251242667689" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;">She made some great suggestions as well as referred me to some publications/books that she felt would give me some additional insight. Her plan is to work with me to find the right way to resolve this issue. How to tackle it, as she feels that ignoring my mother will not help the situation ( clearly) and that there are ways to deal with rage, and hate and hostility. But it's a long and hard road, with no easy answer.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-69387211282087041652013-06-13T18:52:00.006-07:002013-06-13T18:52:58.308-07:00Something very horrible happened today<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6954431251242667689" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaTU0rWChkJgSK_-MzhIXcK0_K1MWXmjjWOMK04OZhWAgw0QQTAWi1sgf_gijQQyL3aXO9hCzu0uPlHa2nX_Nwlo8zS1ohiePsMNZ2YDQohkFaSybpQRCCLAmVNM0zBKcrLUP3R3TD5Ci/s320/Logoheader400.jpg" /><br />
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i received an email this morning from my mother. she said a lot of very very mean things.<br />
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I have not had any contact with since my last blog post asking her for the print out of the allegedy bad mouthing I did about her.<br />
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Her email said that she "stands corrected" I did not say anything about her (no shit) but I was bad mouthing my husband. (still a big question mark hangs over my head - I have no idea what she is talking about - nor has she sent me anything evidence to demonstrate this horrible thing that I did)<br />
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She then proceeded to say many many nasty things. Including that i was a horrible mother because I treated my kids like crap. (her exact words were they were 2nd class, and I didn't feed them balanced meals - I deny both of those accusations). She said that my husband was ready to divorce me (I spoke to him and that is not the truth). And that I was making my family miserable. (no specific cause just that I have a bad attitude).<br />
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She then went on to say my inlaws have had it with me, they just don't say anything, and she is "surprised they have kept quiet for so long" that they can't stand me.<br />
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Then that my sitter (who is a friend of hers) - wont say anything to me because of the kids.<br />
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ANd that I am not treating everyone right, and if my husband does divorce me that my entire family will testify against me and I will lose joint custody of my kids and have to move out because I do nothing and my husband is the sole caretaker of the kids.<br />
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Yep - this is how I started my day today.<br />
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So how did I respond? Well to her...nothing. I will not engage in her horribleness. However, I did do the following:<br />
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- I asked my husband to read the email. He said that she is crazy, that yes he has been frustrated but not in the context or things that she said. That he knows things have been bumpy but its nothing not fixable and he wants to treat me better. (now my husband is very wonderful in many ways, and a jerk in others....just like any marriage we have ups and downs, the context my mother expressed was not how he felt but rather her reality)Irrespective I was surprised to hear that he felt that he needed to be better to me....as it sounded like (from my mother) that I was the horrid one.<br />
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-I called my sitter. shared the details of the email (that pertained to her) and asked WTF? (in other less harsh - but stern words) She responded that she did think that STEVE, NOT ME, feed the kids the same thing 3x a week and that they could use more variety. I explained to her - that if the kids want the same thing everyday, I don't care - I just want them to have a meal that they will eat that has carbs, veggies and meat. if it is easiest for my husband to make a huge casserole for the week, and the kids are happy - they what the hell business was it of hers to say anything.<br />
(for those that do not know, my eldest is a celiac so to find anything that she likes and CAN eat is a bit more challenging) She apologized and expressed that it had nothing to do with me, only when my husband cooks. Thus - how my mom specified that it was my fault, and I was a horrible mother for not feeding them the right foods - I have no idea how she made that leap.<br />
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Then my inlaws. I have two pairs of inlaws. So I called them as well, as my mother specifically said that they have had it with me and couldn't stand me.<br />
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I started the conversation with an apology. That I am sorry they can't stand me, and I loved their son very much, that I am sorry that I have offended them or did anything to make them feel this way. Again I shared the email with them, and you know what they said?<br />
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That they loved me and said no such thing to my mother. Infact one inlaw said to me that "I am her daughter and she loves me as so, that her and dad think the world of me and how dare my mother every suggest that she has thought otherwise" She actually said a lot of kind words to me, I did paraphrase as best I could.<br />
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My other mother in law said "that she loves me and knows how much my husband loves me, and she wants nothing but happiness for the 3 joys of her life, her son and me." She then went on to say that she said no such thing to my mother, and "if she had an issue with me, that she loved me enough to tell it to me." Again, she went on to say many many nice things about me, about her son, about us in general, and was very concerned as "she doesn't know why my mother would say such things as they are only hurtful and most of all untrue." That she was coming this weekend and couldn't wait to see me and of course mostly the kids! That she missed us all very much, and not to worry about my mom, that she loves me, and has no issue with me. (again - very very kind words)<br />
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After both conversations, I expressed again to them, that I was sorry, I didn't want to bother them with this drama, that I had received this email so I felt it would be the right thing to do to call them and apologize for my horridness, and that I would rather walk away from my husband and children rather than hurt them (as my mother said - I make everyone miserable). I expressed as well that I loved them, and loved them dearly, and would never want to cause anyone hurt or such, that I rather hurt myself then every cause them trouble or their son trouble. Both mother in laws were rather sad and disappointted. They reiterated their love for me and the family and reassurred me that my mother was not telling truths. They both expressed that I should not listen to my mothers hateful email, that I am a wonderful mother and that steve is a wonderful father, and if there was problems between us that they were sure that we loved each other and would work it out.<br />
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These were very unexpected conversations. I still feel horrid that I involved them at all. I hide, I crawl into my shell, I avoid any drama at all, (which is the reason I don't talk to my mother). But she apparently has been calling my family (which my MIL's and sitter said) and saying mean things. I am very surprised and appreciative that all of them have stuck up for me, and where not shy when expressing their support for my family. Which they specifically said did infact include me. <br />
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So that my friends is how I spent my day today. Quite frankly - it was pretty stinky. Infact I have been crying and apologizing to people all day. I feel like garbage inside. I feel like I shouldn't even exist. <br />
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So I come here, where I get to blab and blog and vent here. Because these are the kinds of things that I just can express openly with the cover of "the blog". -----and now - I go back to my rock and hide.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean really - how did I get so lucky to have two bad weeks in a row?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And what is so eff'ed up is that I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO BE POSITIVE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">wow - so yesterday I get an email out of nowhere telling me that I am talking about them on facebook, and to take it down or they are sueing me for slander.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok people -I haven't said a word about anyone</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I kindly responded, "i have no idea what you are talking about - please send me a screen shot of what you mean"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course I have received nothing except another nasty email that if I don't take it down they are going to the police.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's nice. Maybe then I will get to see what apparently I wrote. (making circular motion with one hand while pointing at my head)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This same person has been talking to my husband about a family intervention because they have issues with me and they want to address them. (oh by the way - it was my mother that was emailing me above - I can't make this stuff up)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So my husband and mom are talking about me and having this big family meeting. I asked my husband what I did wrong, what exactly is the issue that they want to bring up. He says that my mom wants to talk to me because she thinks I need to work things out with her (i refuse to talk to her after called me names and degraded me and called me a liar about what my stepdad did) and she claims that my brothers don't feel close to me so they never want to come here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok weird, I invite them many times to our house, or the kids recitals and events, or if I am going out with some girlfriends I have invited them to come hang out. They always turn me down....sooooo I guess that reason is they don't feel close to me. Alrightly then, I am not really sure - other than invite them to spend time with me and the family to get close, oh and they don't call me, don't write me, nothing, so I am not sure why they have a problem, as I haven't seen them do anything to fix it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh and I know for a fact that me posting this, is going to REALLY SUPER piss everyone off. Because it's completely ok to talk about me to my husband, and amongst themselves, (and gang up on me) and it is absolutely not ok for me to blog about it to complete strangers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where does this leave me? Well I do feel a little better having venting, so that is bonus. (see - I am trying to be positive) - however, I still feel very violated that my best friend - my husband participated in this conversation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think I need to address that, and find out exactly how he is feeling or was his participation to stand up for me....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Either way - I feel so damn violated right now.</span><br />
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Or rather - it has just been a messed up year. By messed up - I don't mean all bad. Just a mixture of unexpected events. Some bad, some good, Some Very Very bad.<br />
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So where do I start? well - my business took off and then went for a nose dive. It's been hell for the past couple of weeks, I can't seem to a match stick to an eskimo. I know I have slowed down my own efforts on promotion - but my god, it's just disproportionally down. I want to concentrate on my own designs and jewlery as well as expand into some other fun areas, which naturally takes away from the promotion, advertising and customer service.<br />
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here are a couple of pieces that I love....And that are actually worth a few bucks. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />A close friend...one of my closest friends...passed away last week. So my heart and soul is just in pieces. If you spoke with me - all you got was a big blubbering mess of babble, of tears and sniffles. Today I just feel sad. I miss her. I am in shock. I can hear her voice and see her smile as if she was sitting right here, yet, my diana is gone. I don't know how to reconcile this mess in my heart and brain. But I know that I hurt and it is almost intolerable. What has comforted me, is the unexpected love, compassion, and kindness of all of my friends. People I would never have expected have extended themselves to me, with thoughtful gestures, cards, hugs, and kind words that I am so appreciative of. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a circle of family and friends. <br /><br />Then we have my kids. Well - Bella has been in a wee bit of trouble a couple of weeks ago. I am unsure how to resolve but I am starting therapy with a 6 year old. I'm not sure if that is the right way to go, but I am concerned about Bells' impulsiveness, and focus issues. The evaluating MD suggested ADHD, and I was not pleased with that response. Currently, as adorable as my bells may be on occassion, acting out, not listening, and the occassionally hositility is not acceptable so we are working on ways to give her the tools and support her to becoming a happy and healthy peanut.<br /><br />How about the husband...well he is my rock and supports me in so many ways, but lately, I want to hang him by his toes and slap him around with a wet noodle. My god, his voice irritates me. Then all of a sudden, particularly with the passing of Diana, he comes on like the man I married, smooth, consoling, sweet, and supportive....even sensitive. (yes I just refered to the male gender as sensitive). So what the hell, why be suck a dick the rest of the time!!! ugh - men - go figure. <br /><br />Work - it's been extremely interesting. Quite frankly I have no clue what to make of my career at the moment. I don't understand my place, my role, nor can I interpret any of my coworkers actions. It seems that I am a go to person on complex situations. (which would normally make me feel very important) but the rest of the time, I am just a quite accountant that sits in an office and executes mundane tasks. So, I guess I should be satisfied that I am not overwhelmed on a daily basis and I am 'needed' overall. - well - I am not exactly pleased with that situation, but I guess for the amount of money they pay me...I'll take it. <br /><br />So where does this leave me? Not one clue. At the moment I am pretty lost. Would love to hear your ideas for inspiration and encouragement. As I have no clue as to what the next step for me is. Right now, I am disappointed in myself, for no particualar reason. Perhaps I feel as if I have failed for all the events above that have transpired. I am trying very hard to see the good things that have occurred this year but unfortunately they are outweighing the negative. I hate that.<br />I like smiles and laughter and contentment. Don't we all?
</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-77641816167833535462012-11-04T15:58:00.000-08:002012-11-04T15:58:22.579-08:00No power? NOT a problem! Just a minor situation.We continue to ship your orders, despite the pre-modern conditions, it just means a little extra work on our part.
so if you have ordered from us in the past week, no worries, we will still provide you with a tracking number, and perhaps a small delay of 48 hours or so, as we can't print shipping labels here, we have to print them offsite or visit the post office to process manually.
yet we are committed!
More importantly, we would like to take a moment to be appreciate for all that we do have. Perhaps we don't have heat, perhaps we don't have lights, perhaps we struggle with long gas lines, and shortages in various ways. There are many obstacles that Hurricane Sandy has imposed, yet at here at the bella household, we remain thankful for our family. We are together, cold, frustated, of course, but together. The health and safety of our family, friends, and loved ones, is far more important than anything else.
On a side note, I am very much looking forward to a hot shower.
Stay warm my friends,
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Bella
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-71582786783966792802012-10-18T14:30:00.000-07:002012-10-18T14:30:14.241-07:00Running a business is not easy...
So as many of you may know, my Bella items appear on Tophatter live auction website.
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My prices are fairly below market price, it helps me to move inventory, and it helps get new customers to sign up in my boutique.
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I am very very grateful to have a found another medium to display some amazing items.
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But tonight I have another concern - one that concerns a very small group of customers.
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Tophatter offers the opportunity to rate a seller, either negative, neutral or positive.
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Today i received a neutral rating.
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This was the comment I received:
"I had to email her when it was going to be sent since it was close to 2 weeks since I ordered the item. If there was a problem, I wish she would have communicated it to me so I knew about it. The product was as described."
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I was hurt by this feedback. My listing said that my item would ship within 2 weeks. I am unsure why the person assumed there was a problem, as it shipped within 5 days, and a tracking number was provided.
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What was I to communicate? there was no deviation in my performance compared to my listing. Is it possible that the customer did not read the lsting? and created expectations that were not promised? maybe...
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But then on top of this I had received an email....stating that the item sent had black stones and not blue stones. They wanted "something done for them"
I asked for a picture of the item to see what was the problem, they never sent.
6 days later than received another item from me, to say that the mixed lot of beads did not have enough variety in them, and she wanted something done for her....?
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Now I reread my listing, said it was a mixed lot. Again I cannot understand how my performance deviated from what was sold. I reach out to this customer 2x after the first email and another response to address the "mixed" lot.
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My response indicated, that I was unsure how to resolve, as there was no specific pattern or arrangement of colored beads in the listing, and at no time did she communicate her desires, so I am unsure how to satisfy a very subjective request. <br/><br/><br/><br/>
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Now anyone that purchases from my website, I have never ever ever had a complaint or problem or dissatisfction. However, in light of the above incidents, I am becoming much more skeptical and guarded with respect to listing on Tophatter. <br/><br/>
Anyone who knows me personally, knows that I love this boutiqe, it is not a big money maker, more like a vaccum on my wallet, but I do so enjoy making people happy. <br/><br/>
my recent experience with tophatter is very discouraging - and I am unsurewhat more that I can do to encourage individuals to be responsible for reading the lots, or communicating specific desires/preferences.
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I am very hurt <br/><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-4710455874111987832012-09-13T16:41:00.001-07:002012-09-13T16:41:31.626-07:002012 Fall Fashions at Bella + one special offer<a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com">www.designsbybellaofny.com</a>
Here are some cute items that we created since being back from Europe:
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Join our blog and you will get 5% off all purchases! How it works is you join as a follower here, then sign up at www.designsbybellofny.com. I will get an email that I have a new follower - then look for your account at bella - at which time I enter you as a "blogger" which automatically deducts you 5% on everything - even sale items. all followers down will get the same discount because I love you.
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And MY FAVORITE - buy any two sterling silver charms and get the bracelet for free!!! OK now how cool is that? I am offering through 9/1/12 because the first promotion went so well - I just had to redo.<br /><br />
So now - let me flaunt my most favorite items<br /><br />
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I have been sewing like crazy - these cute <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/designer-prints-wallet-blue.html">wallets</a> were created today - are meant to compete with miss vera wang and I must say - the satin liner is what does it for me....not to mention because they are sewn one at a time and not mass produced, you get that quality feel...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Now for <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/baby-bloomers-2.html">polka dot baby bloomers</a> - HUGE seller! I don't think I need to say more on this one.
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Can't forget this gem- I sold 5 in about a week...maybe just over a week - but so far - another one that I have just gotten great feedback on.
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So I have been getting more and more into sewing - as the possibilities are just endless. Here is some pictures of items I created this week. (Don't worry - Jewelry is still my number one - and I am anxiously awaiting for my wire wrapping supplies to come in, as i have some great ideas!)
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So recently I have been exploring wire jewelry and gemstones. For those of you who have had a chance to peek at us at www.designsbybellaofny.com - you'll notice a couple of new items.
This weekend I created three special pieces which took me hours to complete, a couple of trial and errors, but the final product was completely worth it.<br /><br /><br /><br />
Probably the most expensive piece as this incorporates my <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=993">6CT amethyst with silver scrolls </a>- the amethyst is unheated, and just cut from stone - very desirable selection - so you can imagine that I am not making a profit on this sale.
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This is my "<a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=997">dreamer</a>". This took the longest to create as I wanted to scrolls to be distressed without being too broken looking. This however is only a pendant as I couldn't fit to the perfect chain - so I leave it up to you to place on the perfect chain. It is suppose to imitate my own dreams, offcenter, fragile and the color not to vivid or obnoxious, but soft. Oh - and it is very large - approximately 40mm
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Now for a couple of sterling pieces I picked up this weekend.
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<a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_28&products_id=994">The <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_28&products_id=995">Hearts barrel</a> all Sterling for your pandora only $15...(beat that PANDORA!! ha ha ha)
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A couple of other cute items were added, as well! We have had been pretty busy this weekend!Including our <a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=2&chapter=1">dance recital!!!</a><br /><br />On another note...I notice about 100 hits on my blogs but only 4 followers!?!?! Sign up people!!! -it will make be smile.
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Have a fantastic Sunday!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-78528817617015838622012-05-29T17:39:00.000-07:002012-05-29T17:39:29.157-07:00Amazing Blue Topaz...stop...AMAZING blue Topaz
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I discovered a new vendor...now I found their products on ebay...pretty expensive but all of my customers have been very fond of the Black Sapphire tennis bracelet. Well...if I order direct from them, I can get major discounts for bulk .... BYE BYE EBAY.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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So with that said - THis week I will be putting in a new order direct from them - which means I can offer to you all much cheaper....<br /><br /><br /><br />
To my dismay - the blue topaz bracelet here...was not offered for a discount...looks like if it sells well I will be back to Ebay for that one. :(<br /><br /><br /><br />
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This bead is a touch larger than my others - and I love that because it is still the same price, but you get more bang for your buck...- and it has flowers...those are my fav.
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This one is the $20 quick fix...because you can add to any style - just for taking a casual jeans and top --> to the next level
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For the divas like me that need one piece that goes with everything! This little sexy number has cz stones inside the beads
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and lastly - our peacock earrings - a HUGE hit..I have 2 pairs left!!! gold and pink designs -unique, I do have gold and blue...if you prefer... but my favorite part of these is that that are very chic, very stunning, it's a hard design to pull off...but well worth it.
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<a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com">A ton of new items are in</a> (yay!) - and I just have to share them with you. But before I do I must let you know about a new site I found.... www.tophatter.com - it's a live auction site and not only can you bid on fantastic items (not just jewelry) at low low prices, but you can get BELLA PIECES less than retail. (double yay!) <br /><br />
If you are part of our Facebook page - every once in while I will post when I am in a lot or bid...but I encourage you to check out the site regardless and support artists like myself for a variety of very awesome items.
Now for just a handful of some of the favorite items that I created this week:
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<br /><br /><br /><br /> I created this last weekend - if you're looking for a delicate piece that will get lots of compliments - this is it <br /><br /><br /><br />
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xo-JAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-8217345569983118032012-04-29T13:26:00.000-07:002012-04-29T13:26:22.601-07:00Still on the vintage kick!<script src="http://h2.flashvortex.com/display.php?id=2_1324905904_15530_437_0_728_90_9_2_86" type="text/javascript">
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A couple of pieces added, one I believe is just a new pic of an old item. <br /><br />
The black sapphire is my favorite - it's amazing and delicate in white gold plated heart chain, and of course semi precious black sapphires. You can add the matching earrings for just $5 <br /><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-21507213919750142712012-04-20T19:10:00.001-07:002012-04-20T19:10:59.579-07:00The must haveSo when I saw this picture - I was totally in love. But would I actually WEAR IT? it's one of those pieces that you see in fashion mags. or advertisements. Could I pull this off? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Believe it or not, it's a simple piece -our bronze layered heart accentuates your neck light
grab it for mother's day only $16Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-62704790035733195082012-04-16T18:16:00.000-07:002012-04-16T18:16:19.754-07:00Vintage Jewelry - I LOVE IT<script src="http://h2.flashvortex.com/display.php?id=2_1324905904_15530_437_0_728_90_9_2_86" type="text/javascript">
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I love the fashion from the 20's the 30's and even earlier. The antique pendants, mother of pearl deco, and small rhinestone accents. Yes I do believe that vintage jewelry will be a HUGE hit late this year. <br />
Some of my favorite designs include heart pendants and LOTS OF THEM!
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So please let me share some of my favorite pieces which we will be selling in our boutique - if you are interested, send an email to designsbybella@optonline.net to reserve yours.<br /><br />
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V1 - $15
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V2 $3<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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V3 $19 I KNOW!!! this one is absolutely stunning<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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If you are not from around here (i.e. long island or nyc metro) then you may not be aware....right now so many firefighters from parts of LI are fighting what our local paper says is the 7th worse brush fire, in our history.
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over 1,000 acres of the pine barrens has been burned<br /><br />
3 firemen injured<br /><br />
3 homes destroyed<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/breaking/cuomo-declares-state-of-emergency-in-suffolk-1.3652171">Here is a link to the article</a><br /><br />
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only registered users may seen so I just cut and paste the whole damn thing below!!! (credits to newsday of course)
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I just wanted to share this story, in hopes that your prayers, and positive thoughts could find there way to make room for new york's finest. Keep these men and women safe, not just the firefighters but hundreds of volunteers, the horses who are being evacuated (from annie's farm) the families and loved ones of those who are fighting this blaze. Our Emt's, rescue units, and others that I may have left out. I hope that an army of angels are with you are this fight. Please get home safely.<br /><br />
xo<br /><br /> - J
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Cuomo declares state of emergency in Suffolk
Originally published: April 10, 2012 6:27 AM
Updated: April 10, 2012 6:00 PM
By MARK HARRINGTON, JOHN VALENTI AND KERY MURAKAMI lidesk@newsday.com
Two Manorville homes and a business are destroyed as a raging blaze moves through 500 acres in Suffolk County. Strong winds and dry conditions yielded tinderbox-like conditions in the area. Videojournalists: Chris Ware, News 12, Stringer News (April 9, 2012)
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As investigators explore the possibility that the pine barrens wildbrush fire was started by someone who was burning brush or leaves, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Tuesday in Suffolk County.
"All the ingredients were there for a real tragedy," Cuomo said minutes after touring the scene from a helicopter over Manorville and Ridge, noting that the coordinated response efforts -- and the efforts of volunteer firefighters -- averted that tragedy.
"This is a situation that could have gotten out of control," he said. "If you lost control of a fire this large, it could have been very, very, very bad."
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The fire, which burned 1,124 acres, has been largely contained, though concerns remained about flare-ups as the winds have picked up, officials said.
"It's not over until it's over," Cuomo said, "until the last ember is out."
The governor's declaration paves the way for funding, eased statutes and more flexibility as state assets are deployed to help restoration efforts, he said.
"After reviewing the damage, it is well merited in this case," he said.
The fire -- the seventh largest in state history -- engulfed three homes and left three firefighters injured, including one who was hospitalized with burns, Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone said.
Asked whether the fire may have been accidentally started by someone burning leaves or brush, Suffolk County Fire and Rescue Commissioner Joe Williams said officials had heard the rumors, and the arson squad and state Department of Environmental Conservation investigators were looking into them.
Bellone said, "It's being investigated. We have no knowledge of that at this time."
The fire had started on the north side of Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton Monday and burned through some 300 acres of lab property, mostly woods and fields. Michael Pena, manager of the laboratory protection division, said there were no controlled burns on the day of the fire, which started about 2:30 p.m. Monday.
"There was no activity at all at that part of the lab," he added.
Open burning is the largest cause of wildfires in the state. Debris burning caused 36 percent of all wildfires in New York between 1985 and 2009, according to the DEC.
Since 2009, open burning between March 16 and May 14, when dry grasses and leaves are abundant, has been banned across the state. Between 2010 and 2011, the amount of wildfires during the ban period decreased by 26 percent.
Jerome Hauer, state commissioner of homeland security and emergency services, warned that conditions for additional fires will remain optimal for at least another 10 days.
"People are going to need to be very careful with outside burning of any kind," said Hauer, whose efforts coordinating state and local resources were praised by Cuomo. "Anything they do outdoors, whether cigarettes or barbecues," Hauer said, "has the potential of lighting the underbrush."
Bellone noted during a recent tour of the damage that he saw a new brush fire whipped up by increasing winds that had to be extinguished.
By the afternoon Bellone, Cuomo, Hauer and fire officials expressed hope that, barring the unforeseen, the situation was finally under control.
A county fire official said that about 200 firefighters battled the fire Tuesday. Twenty brush trucks, 10 tankers and 10 engines were employed. Thirty-five Suffolk County fire departments are involved, and Nassau firefighters have been sent home, he said.
Before addressing the media in a midafternoon news conference, Cuomo spoke to firefighters near a Manorville barn destroyed by fire.
"You guys made all the difference," the governor said.
Bellone praised the work of the firefighters, saying those volunteers had "helped save property and lives."
Those efforts included teams on the ground, as well as a state helicopter making water drops from the sky. Hauer called those drops "very effective" in dousing hot spots, but noted: "There's so much brush out there that's prone to burn. We've got to be vigilant over the next day or so to ensure we don't have any flare-ups."
The National Weather Service said a red-flag warning for outdoor fires, which expired at 8 p.m. Monday, was back in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The relative humidity will be as low as 25 percent and west winds blowing 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are predicted.
Bellone said lessons learned during the 1995 Sunrise Fire -- the largest in state history -- helped in fighting this wildfire, and officials have been coordinating efforts.
He said 41 homes remained without power Tuesday, down from thousands of outages.
The blaze has had firefighters working around the clock since Monday, and early Tuesday Bellone praised the work of those volunteers, calling them "an inspiration."
He noted the Manorville and Ridge fire departments had worked "under very difficult and dangerous circumstances."
The three injured firefighters were taken to Stony Brook University Medical Center, Bellone said. Two were released after being treated for smoke inhalation but one was admitted with first- and second-degree burns, Bellone said.
Bellone said he met with the burned firefighter who was "in great spirits," adding: "It's a real testament to the spirit and heroism of these volunteer firefighters . . . who are working to protect their neighbors."
The firefighter was identified as William Hille Jr., 35, of Manorville, who hospital officials said was in good condition in the burn unit.
Earlier Monday night, the wildfire, which started as two separate brushfires that combined, raged through at least 500 acres of woods and vegetation, fueled by the bone-dry brush, strong and steady winds and low humidity.
The inferno burned swaths of Manorville, Ridge, Riverhead and several other communities in what was considered a single inferno, Bellone and rescue officials said.
Around midnight Monday, the eastern front of the fire was still burning out of control.
At a Tuesday morning news conference, flanked by police, fire, emergency services officials and Brookhaven National Lab officials and American Red Cross representatives at the Saints Peter and Paul Church parking lot, on Wading River Road in Manorville, Bellone seemed more assured the tide was turning in the battle than the previous evening when he called the fire "as serious as it gets."
The wildfire brought back memories of the four-day battle to extinguish the Sunrise Fire, which ultimately cost state and local governments more than $5.2 million.
Bellone spokeswoman Vanessa Baird-Streeter said Tuesday county costs associated with this fire are almost exclusively personnel and overtime related. No estimate of those costs were available.
Damage assessment has not yet been done, but damage to land, fire equipment, homes and outbuildings are expected to be listed in the state of emergency declaration, officials said. Suffolk Legis. Edward P. Romaine (R-Center Moriches) said reforestation could also be a part of the request.
"We've been down this road with Tropical Storm Irene," Lesko said, in terms of documenting losses. "The first thing is to declare the state of emergency."
On Monday evening, as the fire moved in a southeast direction, a mandatory evacuation order was issued for parts of Riverhead and other areas also were evacuated, Bellone said.
"We are fortunate that the area that we are talking about here is a very isolated area in terms of homes, residences and buildings," Bellone said Monday.
The mandatory evacuation of parts of Riverhead was ordered at 5 p.m. Monday, with residents relocated to the Riverhead Senior Center on Shade Tree Lane in Aquebogue.
The evacuation order was lifted by Tuesday afternoon, though police and fire officials maintained a presence on roads around Manorville, and it was unclear whether all roads closed during the fire were completely accessible.
Red Cross shelter manager Scott Wheaton said four evacuees from Manorville spent the night on cots at Riverhead Senior Center but they'd headed off to try to see if they could get back home in the morning. Most evacuees, he said, apparently stayed with friends or family.
Ridge Fire Chief Steve Gray said the inferno started as two fires at one point Monday but merged.
Gray said some people who had been evacuated were allowed to go back to their homes to get animals and valuables when it was deemed safe.
Manorville was particularly hard hit by the blaze.
Chief Craig Robinson of the Plainview Fire Department said he saw two or three houses that burned to the ground in Manorville near North Street.
Johnny Moretti, 26, was in shock Monday night as he stood outside the Manorville home where he'd lived all his life. Flames had gutted the one-story house on Oakwood Drive, taking out the basement, kitchen, garage and most of the family's belongings. A half-charred Happy Easter sign hung in a front window.
"I'm at a loss," Moretti said, watching the remainders of a flame flicker in a tree next to the destroyed home. "I watched the fire come all the way up and there was nothing I could do."
Diane Juergens, a Ridge resident, said she encountered the blaze as she returned home from attending classes around 3 p.m.
"It looked like a volcano exploding," said Juergens, whose husband, Chris, had been kept from the home by one of several roadblocks around the neighborhood. "The plume of smoke in the air was just amazing."
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Of course almost all of us that purchase a ticket, or many tickets, will not share in the jackpot, but that shouldn't stop us from dreaming!!<br /><br />
Imagine, you wake up tomorrow, bring in the paper maybe run into the neighbors, few minutes of idle chitchat, feed the kids, make a cup (or in my case a pot) of coffee and start your weekend. At some point you will remember to check your tickets, perhaps it will be before you start mentally recapping and prioritizing the 400 errands and honey-do items. Regardless, you silently wish just a couple of numbers would be nice. Hell, $10k would be sweet. You stare down trying to match anything up, realizing...<br /><br />
there is one set of numbers that stands out on your ticket. One beautiful set of digits, that it's sequence would never mean anything to you until this very moment. And that very sequence, whether a combinations of birthdays, lucky numbers, and a couple of guesstimates, just happens to appear on the mega-millions jackpot for March 30, 2012. <br /><br />
So I ask, we all know the first reaction we would have, we all know the basic financial plans, pay off the house or some ridiculous tremendous debt, set the kids up for college, put the money in a trust...all of those things are pretty much in everyone's dream...but what is the very first thing, the VERY FIRST thing..that you would purchase? <br /><br />
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(while you think about that visit our<a href="http://www.designsbybellaofny.com"> jewelry boutique online.</a>..even if you don't win, I think we might have a few items that you will enjoy....shopping always makes me feel good)
XO - JAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559793830889183625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954431251242667689.post-39651290699719259732012-02-25T11:36:00.000-08:002012-02-25T11:36:48.986-08:00Bling Bling Bling<script src="http://h2.flashvortex.com/display.php?id=2_1324905904_15530_437_0_728_90_9_2_86" type="text/javascript">
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He is HUGE! this picture is at 6 1/2 weeks. I know he looks like he is between 2 and 3 months....Loki-Bear is going to be walking his mama in a year. <br /><br />
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In the mean time... we have introduced probably around 15-20 new items....I KNOW! that is a lot of new stuff! however three of the newest items are bracelets. This month - I feel like between February and April we need a little pick me up. January we have new years day, February we have V-day, April we have easter, May - well memorial day of course. But what do we have in March (other than the start of lent for some of us). So March will be the month of BLING at bella. And to kick off that sentiment let me introduce you to three new bracelets born overnight
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A little off the topic of jewelry - our family is getting a new puppy in a couple of weeks and we need help with a name!
It is a male german sheperd....and we have a ton of ideas, but I was thinking what better resource than my readers!
So here is a picture:
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please leave a comment below - all names are being seriously considered!!!
xo - J
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Last night I listed 5 of these bracelets, I am down to my last one. So please, enjoy, and hopefully you will be the lucky client to grab this bracelet. If not, no worries, I already put an order in for more beads, should be in next month, 3/10/12 or so.
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Again - enjoy this sexy little bracelet - and I hope you all have a fantastic Valentine's day, spent with your loved ones!
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Love it....I have been in love with these beige and blue petal beads....and finally after a year - I found the perfect fit for them. Guess what I will be wearing tomorrow!
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<br /> Both are strung on sterling silver bracelets and loaded with my favorite charms.
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"rapture" a 'non' charm bracelet is in the works....I won't give you any additional details, but think sterling silver, and Authentic Swarovski components....
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OOOH wait one more that I love....just for Valentine's day "Be Mine"
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