Bella Vita: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

vacation mode!

polka xp by Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie.

It will be quiet around here the next few days. I am going on vacation! I'm looking forward to spending time with my family and chilling out! I will be back

blogging on April 12.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

My Plum Pretty Sugar order has arrived! It's just in time to greet the
beautiful weather that is on the way. Where the heck did this rain
come from? Oh well, these little lovelies will make you forget about
the rain and get you in the mind set of Spring is Here! Stop in and take
a look. The fabrics are so pretty! The prints are to die for and the styles
are so easy to wear. Hope to see you soon!

Monday, March 29, 2010

New House Textiles

I was very excited to come across New House Textiles. If you get a chance head
over to their site and have a look. I want everything! I think my favorite item
are the vintage print tea towels - Love!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

meet Diego!

Meet the newest addition to our family. Diego is 9 weeks old and Olivia
is in LOVE. He is a Lab/Terrior/Chihuahua mix - who knows how big he
will get. We adopted him today from the Milo Foundation - we are so excited
to have Diego!

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Fun Friday!

Olivia & I spend Fridays together. Today was a very busy day. We decided
to go into San Francisco and enjoy the sunny day. First up was lunch with
Marc at Fog City Diner.

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Marc & I got the “Cobb” sandwich (grilled chicken, avocado, bacon,
blue cheese and tomato) with fries for $12.50. Very yummy. The fries
are SO good! Olivia decided on the hot dog with fries. She had maybe
two bites of the hot dog. As you can imagine she REALLY liked the fries
too!

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Next up on our outing was my friends shop UnionMade. I use to work
with Todd Barket (the owner) during my Gap and Banana Republic days.
He has created a very unique shop. I picked up a birthday present for my
hubby! Shhhhhhhhhh! UnionMade is located at 493 Sanchez St.

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Before leaving the Castro we HAD to stop by Bi-Rite Creamery

for ice cream. I got the yummy soft serve and Olivia got a

creamsicle cupcake!

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Our last stop was a play date with two of Olivia's friends

from pre-school. We ended our day at Play Cafe. The

grown ups get to sip coffee and relax. The kids can play.

It's a great concept! We had such a great day. I hope

everyone has a great weekend!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Dreamy Day!

Eunice of the San Francisco based stationary line Hello!Lucky
got married to Daniel and the pictures are SPECTACULAR! It
looks like such a fun event. The attention to detail is amazing!
I LOVE the stage that was created for the ceremony. To view
more of this fab wedding head over to Martha Stewart Weddings.
Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

i heart ruffles!

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Lesley Evers Spring 2010

Here are a few new Spring Lesley Evers Dresses. I am so in LOVE with
this season. Stop in to view the rest of the collection. Since Lesley is local
and I have a great relationship with her and her team I am able to special
order styles and sizes I don't have in stock. So, come on in!

bella vita
5407 college avenue
oakland, ca 94618

510.653.1639

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sunday {12-5}

shop local!

sarah jane illustrations

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I'm such a fan of Sarah Jane's illustrations. They are so sweet and take you
back to your own childhood. I HAVE to get these into the shop! I'll let you
know when I place my order. In the mean time head over to her etsy store
and see her beautiful work.