Remember our number 1 rule about collecting? It's not to chase after the value or to strategize your retirement savings fund around your collection.. it really is that you collect what you love. For us, Limoges porcelain fits the bill in more ways than one!

Limoges porcelain is a hard paste porcelain that is produced in the city of Limoges, France. Limoges manufacturing began in the late 18th century and maintained the position it established in the 19th century as the premier manufacturing city or porcelain in France.

French porcelain is hand made and hand painted. It often contains brushed gold detailing and really is a magnificent piece of craftsmanship. The piece we're sharing with you here contains a delicate rose vine motif across the entire piece.

Adding to the value and authenticity of this piece - it is both dated and signed by the artist. Our rose bowl was created in 1910 and truly has been a treasure enjoyed by generations.

The second treasured piece of this collection was found in an antique store in England. Despite the similarities to the Limoges bowl featured first - the unique features of this serving dish are to be admired. From the fine gold brushed handles to the soft petal pink roses, there isn't much not to love here!

Now this is a true and true FIND of our Limoges collection! Believe it or not, this burgendy and gold jewelry dish was found on a side street in Paris where there was a charming flea market. In fact, there were merely two people circling around the overflowing table of treasures and we went back and forth on the sale price for this piece. It was perfectly authentic and everything we love about antiquing - and collecting! Unlike the first two pieces features, this one portrays two figures in a nature setting and has a much more traditional detailing as a border.

Nonetheless, we believe that collections should have depth and variety. They should continue to grow and evolve the way in which your taste does. It's also perfectly fine to fall in love with pieces and then move on from them.. collect what you love - you can never go wrong that way!

Happy collecting!

Xox

It's no secret how much we adore our bedding.. and we think it's about time for us to share why! We first fell in love with Bella Notte linens about five years ago when we stumbled upon the company and purchased our first piece - a pair of Olivia lace pillow cases. Little did we know that those pillow cases would just be the start to our prized collection of lace, velvet, silk, cotton and linen bedding.

Now, when it comes to bedding you want to make sure you check off a few boxes before you 'jump' into bed with it! First, you want to make sure that your bedding isn't pre-treated with any harsh chemicals. Believe it or not, bedding is often exposed to chemicals that try to keep your sheets from wrinkling and losing color. And as you may already know, we go absolutely nuts for all things 'non-toxic' in our home. So we were thrilled to find out that this isn't something you have to worry about with Bella Notte - they receive their fabrics unfinished and prepared for the dyeing stage. The dye used is low impact and is hand mixed locally in California. The end result is luxurious, preshrunk fabrics in a wide range of color palettes that can elevate any room.

Another important aspect of livable and beautiful bedding is that it is WASHABLE! And believe it or not, Bella Notte just gets more stunning with age.. and dare we say it, with every wash! This is what truly makes Bella Notte linens an heirloom piece. Not only can they be enjoyed for years to come but they make the most meaningful item to pass down to those you love!

Finally, we think it's important that your bedding makes a statement.. regardless of what that may mean to you. And keep an open mind here, if your bedding ticks off the first few boxes we talked about (..mainly washable) then even if you have little ones or a furry pet around the house there's no reason you can't treat yourself to luxurious bedding. Fortunately for us, Bella Notte captures our entire soul with just one look. It is romantic, yet classic and the perfect amount of playfully feminine. And that's exactly the type of statement we'd like to make! Between the ruffles and the lace, you simply won't know where to look first - it is ALL just so beautiful!

Now, we often get asked by our clients if their bedding should all be one color or should it all match. And our answer is simple, no and no! Most of our pieces compliment each other and although, you will often see that they are in the same color palette that is where their similarities start and end. Bella Notte's selection allows you to play around with layers, textures, shades.. and we suggest you play, play, play!

So whether your heart skips a beat every time you make your bed with your favorite linens or you've never given your bed a second thought after you've stumbled out of it in the morning.. you've got to trust us when we say it's a great place to start making an impact in your bedroom. Bedrooms whether larger or small are often always fully occupied by a large bed (it is the largest piece of furniture that fits!) So before you start changing side tables and swapping out the hanging art in your bedroom - start by investing in a pair of cushions to add to your room.. we just have a feeling that once you start dressing up your bed, you'll have a hard time stopping! And we've got a tip for that too.. make sure you give yourself some extra time in the morning to spend with your Bella Notte linens!

French porcelain is divine!

Darling Bella Notte..you've got our hearts!