Shop Love --Bonita Bellita

One of my favorite blog features to do is Shop Love I originally started doing it as a way to get to know  shop owners and their shops. For so many people owning a shop means more to them than just selling things and making money. Perhaps it's a way to express themselves. Or maybe it's about the connection between making something and someone else loving it. I was reminded of all this during my interview with today's shop owner Stephanie from Bonita Bellita

You may remember me mentioning her shop before when I bought one of these headbands in black. Every time I wear it I get compliments on it! I love it! She has so many beautiful items in her shop!

How about you introduce yourself for the readers? My name is Stephanie, I am an artist born and raised in Southern California. I am the driving force behind Bonita Bellita. I believe that there are beautiful things in this world so I contribute to creating them and sharing that with others.

How did you come up with your shop name? The name Bonita Bellita comes from several inspirations. The first is the word "bonita" means beautiful in Spanish. I grew up speaking English but I have strong Mexican-American roots, and I couldn't deny putting those in my shop name. The second word is "bellita" means little beauty in Latin. It's also an homage to my daughter Isabella. Lastly, the fact that the words are both "b" words pays respect to my mother, Bea. She has always been supportive of me. I want my label to have heritage of love.

What kind of items do you sell? Your favorite thing to make in your shop? I love to make wreaths in my shop, there is something so romantic about the ruffling chiffon, so soft and flowing. I also love making jewelry that is glamorous but unique. These are two of my favorite pieces.

Bermuda Blue Pear Jewel Earrings

Bee Earrings

Any advice for people thinking of opening one? I would tell them to follow that adventure. It's not always easy but it is always worth it. To know that someone out there wants your work, your creations... it's an honor to make beautiful things and share them that way.

Thank-you Stephanie for taking the time to talk to us today! She has offered to give away a pair sapphire blue jewel earrings to one of my readers! Aren't they gorgeous! It'll run till Thursday July 26th at midnight EST. It is open to international entries! Enter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Pssst!! Want to enter to win something else from her shop? Head here!