BellaLina Designs: Surrender Dorothy

The Designer

My name is Christina and I am proud to be the mind, hands, and heart behind BellaLina Designs. I have worked in various branches of the design industry (from jewelry and floral to catering) for the better part of the past 10 years.

My collections of jewelry, bridal bouquets and accessories are driven by my passion to create memorable art. Each item is carefully and affectionately handcrafted with much attention to every detail.

You can view many of the designs which are available for purchase at my Etsy stores: 1.No Stone Unturned, 2. Avenue C and 3. Behind the Seams. As always, feel free to contact me anytime via email - BellaLinaDesigns@aol.com.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Surrender Dorothy

Posted by Christina

Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE flowers. Maybe it is because so many of them remind me of the house I grew up in. I would always look forward to the change in seasons back home. During the spring and summer, blooms would pop up all around the perimeter of our house. Mom and I would cut fresh flowers in the morning while they were still cool and moist with dew. We enjoyed arranging bouquets and placing them throughout the house. The fragrance was incredible!

So while some might say I overdo it, all I can say is that I am just drawn to flowers and things with flowers on them. It doesn't really matter what -- fabric, shoes, accessories and definitely artwork. I have so many favorite fowlers -- not necessarily the more traditional roses, but definitely peonies, tulips, ranunculus, hydrangea, lilacs, anemones, lilies and poppies --
Did someone say poppies? These are why I was very excited to find an artist by the name of Shirley Novak. No only does she paint gorgeous flowers, but many of her works include poppies. I don’t know how long I will be able to resist these art prints...