While you're in the midst of your Spring Cleaning, don't forget that your body needs a bit of polish, too. Bella Luccè's new Bamboo & Black Sesame Body Rub is a deliciously creamy scrub created with 70% organic ingredients, including bamboo powder, sesame and rice bran oils and organic shea butter. It sloughs dead cells as it nourishes dry skin to reveal your best "ready for Spring" glow! 
Neck Ties For Dogs
This is my little friend Emerson. I decided that if I have to step out in a business suit and stilettos at the office, the least he could do was throw on a tie. And so it goes... I had never before realized they made these, but who can argue with the dapper-ness of easy-on-and-off velcro ties? We've chosen to go with the classic tie set from Modern Tails Boutique and Mr. Emerson frequently garners compliments at the office....not to mention that he's driving the neighborhood senoritas crazy. 
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Celebrated by Asian women and ancient Chinese pharmacopeia for more than 3,000 years, pearl powder has a rich history and a myriad of legendary tales about its use at the Imperial Palace. Created by pulverizing real freshwater pearls, it is reputed to boost skins brightness and is rich in both amino acids and trace minerals. Find it in: Shiitake & Green Tea Antioxidant Serum, Orchid & Crushed Pearl Hydrating Body Crème, Detoxifying Ginger-Wasabi Masque 
Food For Thought "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." - Vince Lombardi 
5 Penny Lip Scrub Dry, chapped lips are an unfortunate reality of winter. Thankfully, outrageously priced lip scrubs don't have to be. You can recreate a simple version of those department store concoctions at home- for a fraction of the price. For less than a nickel per application, you can use this handy little tip to help loosen and gently remove dead skin for a Pitt-worthy pucker. Take a pinch of brown sugar and gently rub onto moistened lips (don't attempt this dry or you'll risk raw, overly exfoliated lips). Rinse with warm water and immediately apply chapstick. I do this routine several times per week throughout autumn and winter and it yields beautiful results in seconds! 
Christine B. of Akron, Ohio. As our latest drawing winner, she's enjoying a host of goodies from our new Asian Indulgences Collection. It's a package worth more than $75...congratulations! Want your chance to win? Enter here. 
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Look who's here!· July 23, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsMargaret Grace joined the world on Friday, July 11th at 11:53pm. Weighing in at almost 8 pounds, she sports some gorgeous, piercing eyes and mounds of dark hair. Abby, our former Director of Operations, welcomed Maggie surrounded by her family. Maggie developed a serious sepsis infection just a few days after birth and spent her first 10 days in the NICU. We are THRILLED to announce that she is home in momma’s arms now and they could not be happier. Welcome Miss Maggie…may you conquer the world one day! Please send Abby and Maggie warm wishes and keep them in your thoughts. 
Bella Luccè in American Spa· July 22, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsWe were pleasantly surprised last week to learn that our Peruvian Chocolate Body Wrap was featured in American Spa. The lovely Spa at Beaver Run Resort (where, I hear, the snow skiing is divine) has recently begun featuring Bella Luccè products and they managed to snag a full-page spot in the July issue. The picture is so luscious…I wish you could see it full-size!  Indies In The City· July 21, 2008 - Bella Luccè News I had a GREAT time at Indies in The City on Saturday morning. We met at Panera Bread for a prescheduled 9-11am breakfast. We got so carried away chatting that we didn’t disband until 12:45! I was joined by Donna Maria and a host of savvy entrepreneurs, from business consultants to contractors, freelance writers and handbag designers to fellow beauty startups. A good time was had by all…  We finished up the day with a tour of Bella Luccè’s manufacturing facilities and a mini shopping spree. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday! Whatcha doing tomorrow morning?· July 18, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsTomorrow Donna Maria (of Indie Beauty fame) and I will be at Panera Bread, waxing philosophic about the wild ride that is owning your own business. We’d love to see you there for Columbia’s Indies in the City. As I mentioned previously, it doesn’t matter if you design handbags, shoes or jewelry, own a consulting company, are an author or artist- we’d love to grab a bite with you. When: Saturday, July 19th (9-11am) See you there! Is it possible to love a machine?· July 17, 2008 - Bella Luccè News If so, I think we may be in love. Certainly, infatuated- at a bare minimum. Feast your eyes on our new coconut milk sifter. In the days of old, we used traditional flour sifters, crankiing those little handles for hours on end, creating super-fine powder out of cases of coconut milk. The only problem? It was a dreadfully s-l-o-w process and arms ached by the end of the day. After a tumultuous start to our relationship, during which we had to order several screen sizes that could accommodate the inherent oil content of natural coconut milk, we can now sift 50 pounds of coconut milk to a fluffy fine powder in just a couple of minutes. Fill that stainless hopper on top with coconut milk powder and it glides right out the shute on the right-hand side. It’s revolutionized the way we make our powdered products and we are ever-so-thankful. Love, indeed. Bon Voyage· July 16, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsSee all these pretty little pallets?  Those represent a few tons (literally!) of Bella Luccè goodness headed towards ilio headquarters. They’ll be nestled inside holiday gift boxes (alongside their gorgeous bamboo reed difusers) and will likely land on store shelves near you. It was an exhausting process to get all that goodness out the door, but we did it….beautifully and on deadline. And we’re celebrating and turning cartwheels in our newly-empty warehouse. That’s all thanks to my cracker jack production team: Beth, Jackie, Sarah and Michelle. You all are total rock stars and I love every one of you! It was so much work, in fact, that Emerson himself had to stow away for a nap. Awwww...  Meditate on this...· July 15, 2008 - General News Of NoteI absolutely love the way a simple quote can be so succint and thought-provoking. I am not the most eloquent of gals, so I am somewhat of a quote collector. I came across this one today and have it taped to my computer monitor, where I plan to leave it for the next little bit. "Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.” Courtesy of Mr. Christan Nevell Bovee, a twentieth century American lawyer and author. Touchè, Mr. Bovee. Touchè. Please pardon our technical difficulties· July 14, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsWe experienced some technical difficulties today with our conference call provider and not everyone who RSVP'd for our Wholesale Teleseminar was able to participate. My sincere apologies for the inconvenience. I have prepared extensive notes from the call and will gladly forward those via email to any registered RSVP attendees. Simply send your request to thebuzz@bellalucce.com and we'll get those over to you straight away. Thanks so much for your patience! Free drums/barrels in the Columbia, SC area· July 11, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsAt present, we have 4 metal and 1 plastic drum in our warehouse just taking up space we'd really like to have back. These are empty drums which originally contained harmless vegetable oil. Horse folks and ranchers love them as they are excellent for storing feed or constructing jumps. Barbecue aficionados turn them into cookers. Unfortunately, we have maxed out the drum needs of all our usual contacts, so these are up for grabs. Free to anyone that wants them. We'd love to get them picked up sometime next week. Our warehouse is located in Irmo, just 1 mile west of Columbia, SC. Give us a ring at 803.749.0809 if you can use them or know someone who can. Thanks much! Right outta left field· July 10, 2008 - Bella Luccè NewsIf you've ever visited Ghana, Zambia, South Africa, Kenya or Mali, will you please drop me a line at thebuzz@bellalucce.com? I have a few questions and need to speak to someone who's been on the ground, so to speak, in those regions. Your help is greatly appreciated and I pinkie-swear to reward you handsomely! |
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