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Embrace Fall and Spooky Elegance

You may feel it's a bit of a stretch to start thinking about Halloween already, but October is here. Tomorrow!  You're actually a little late if you haven't put any thought into your Halloween party, yet. But that's OK.  There's still time. Embrace fall and start preparing for that bewitching soiree you plan on throwing, today!

At Bella Ink, we're over obvious gore and hokey scare tactics. (AKA: Anything that is motion sensitive or made of rubber) Instead, we're going to embrace a bit of spooky elegance. 

Here's how:  

1. Adopt a black, white and gray color scheme, then add pops of orange here and there.  If you're familiar with our cards, you know we love glitter.  A few sparkling chandeliers and pumpkins placed throughout the house and dining area are right up our alley!  We found some fabulous items by Martha Stewart for Grandinroad.  White candles placed throughout the space will set the ambience better than a black light, and who can resist draping a black feather boa on a stair rail or mantel?    

2. Purchase bottles of red wine, peel off the original label and affix your own.  You may want to purchase pre-printed labels, like the ones pictured above, also by Martha Stewart for Grandinroad.  

3. Let your guest's minds play tricks on them by inviting in a tarot card reader.  Set him or her up at a table where curious party-goers may wander over for a glimpse into their future. Or, host a seance after dinner and be sure to follow with cocktails to calm any nerves.  

4. Forget the "Monster Mash" and all those scary sound effect CDs.  Instead, make a Haunted Halloween Mix with iTunes. Some suggestions to get you started:  

1. Shivaree "Goodnight Moon"

2. Kings of Leon "Closer"

3. The Black Ghosts "Full Moon"

4. The Killers "Shadowplay

5. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club "Love Burns"

6. Muse "Starlight"

Now grab your coat, get out there, and start planning!  We'll be looking for our invitation soon.

{Photo Credits:  PT-109 "Spooky" invitation by Bella Ink, Grandin Road tabletop glitter pumpkins by Martha Stewart, feather garland and candles by Pottery Barn, painted pumpkins by Victoria & Lavender, bare branch tableware by Mary Wibis, Grandin Road glitter wine labels by Martha Stewart}

HIT THE LINKS WITH BELLA INK DESIGNS!!!

If you live in a place where the seasons change, it's time to think about having one final golf outing. Gather your group and send the season off in style, starting with an invitation from Bella Ink Designs!  If you live in a climate where you're able to golf year-round, lucky you!  Be sure to enjoy the links for those of us who have to "retire" in the winter.  And maybe send us an invitation...

No matter where you are, or what kind of golfer you are, Greetings Etc. has reported that you are part of group 28.6 million strong in the United States.  If you're a retailer, you should be ready to accommodate the needs of this large and diverse group of people.

Don't limit golf-theme invitations to golf outings, though!  Host a theme shower for the bride and groom who may have met at the local club house, or use the card as a save the date.  Be sure to exploit the word "fore" on the invitations.  

Fore example:

~BeFORE the Miss becomes a Mrs. 

~BeFORE you make other plans...

~Celebrate FOREver...

We could go on, but you get the point.  

(Pictured above: PT-66, "Tee Time" by Bella Ink Designs)

Bella Ink Sniffs Out a "Scent"sible Gift

(Above Left: EF-71 "Bradshaw" folded note by Bella Ink Designs.  Above Right: Michael Kors' Limited-Edition Very Hollywood Signature Pen.  Image from nitrolicious.com)

We at Bella Ink Designs have found the perfect accompaniment for a box of our colorful, personalized folded note cards in Michael Kors' scented, Limited-Edition Very Hollywood Signature Pen!  To activate the fragrance embedded in the ink you simply take the time to write a heartfelt note.  

With each swoop of the pen a complex fragrance, which Now Smell This has pinpointed as a mix of white florals, including wet jasmine, gardenia, orris, and soft white moss, will linger on the page.  The golden pen also has a croc-embossed grip to provide lovers, well-wishers, and many other authors with the utmost comfort as they pour out their hearts.  

By tying the pen to a box of note cards with a coordinating ribbon you'll make any birthday gal or hostess feel glamourous.  

Pictured clockwise from the top left: SF-20A, SF-15A, SF-14A, SF-11A