Studio Notes Blog

Unveiling the Timeless Allure of Permanent Jewelry

Step into a world where jewelry transcends its traditional bounds. Permanent jewelry offers a delightful departure from the mainstream, infusing your personal style with a piece you can wear forever. These unique pieces embrace your essence and forever set you apart.

July 6, 2023 — Brandy McNair

June Birthday Gift Guide: Pearls, Moonstone, and Star Sign Stunners

Gift a June birthstone—classic pearls, soothing moonstone—to celebrate the vibrant charm of your summer birthday loved ones.

June 28, 2023 — Brandy McNair

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Vibrant streets of Oaxaca, Mexico - an ideal destination for arts and crafts enthusiasts.

Oaxaca Travel Guide: The Ultimate Arts and Crafts Tour Itinerary

I just got back from an unforgettable arts and crafts tour in Oaxaca, Mexico, and let me tell you—it was everything I hoped for and more. From learning backstrap weaving with a local artist named Norma to picking out a one-of-a-kind embroidered dress at Miriam’s shop, each day was packed with hands-on experiences and colorful discoveries. Oaxaca’s markets, workshops, and open-air studios were like stepping into another world, full of creativity and tradition. Whether you’re an art lover or simply curious about Oaxaca’s rich heritage, come along with me as I share the highlights, treasures, and incredible people that made this trip so special.

November 18, 2022 — Brandy McNair

Shopping Small and Independent Businesses

When you spend your money in your local economy it stays in your local economy. Shopping at Bella Vita obviously provides a living for my family and my four employees and their families, but there is a whole chain of suppliers that we source from, too. We work with woodworkers, metal casters, metal platers, chain makers, bench jewelers, screen printers, marketing gurus, photographers, consultants, and accountants, just to name a few.

November 17, 2020 — Brandy McNair

Tagged: Little Rock Arkansas local is lovely local love Micro Business Shop Little Rock Shop Local Shop Small Small Business Small Business Saturday

V O T E

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October 4, 2020 — Brandy McNair

Nourish to Flourish 🌈 New Fall Collections

To say our shop is bursting at the seams with new and exciting inventory for Fall might be an understatement. We are getting new product daily and even got 40...

September 30, 2020 — Brandy McNair

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Slow & Sustainable Fashion

If you have shopped the clothing rack at Bella Vita, you know that we are all about Slow Fashion, but we realize that many people may not know what that means and why we are intentional about carrying this type of clothing. We often use the phrase “consciously curated” to describe gift items and apparel in our shop, and this is especially evident in our clothing selection process.

August 26, 2020 — Brandy McNair

The story behind our new #bvjcollections

Have you been following our #bvjcollections on social media? Our curated collections are one way we have thought outside the box since the beginning of Covid. I decided that it...

August 11, 2020 — Brandy McNair

Why Fresh Flowers and Such a Big Garden?

As most of you know or have seen, my husband and I grow a big garden every year at our house in the Historic Quapaw neighborhood of Downtown Little Rock. We live next door to our Governor's Mansion, and instead of the big historic home with no yard, we opted for a small 1960's style home with a big back yard for our garden.

August 3, 2020 — Brandy McNair

Tagged: #mcnairgarden2020 Downtown Little Rock Garden Little Rock McNair Garden SoMa Little Rock South Main Street Urban Garden

Bella Vita Holiday Open House - This Saturday!

Bella Vita Jewelry is inviting everyone to their inaugural Holiday Open House. The event will be Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm. This one-day event...

October 30, 2019 — Brandy McNair

Tagged: Bella Vita Shop Downtown Little Rock Holiday Open House Little Rock Little Rock AR Main Street Arkansas Main Street Little Rock

New Location - the journey and the wait for the perfect space at the perfect time.

Exciting changes for Bella Vita Jewelry in Downtown Little Rock.

March 14, 2019 — Brandy McNair

Tagged: arkansas downtown little rock new location store news we're moving

Boss Lady - Annabelle Rector

Bella Vita launched a blog titled “Boss Lady” in March 2017 - after years of being inspired by the women that we are friends with, work with, or do business...

November 26, 2018 — Brandy McNair