Christy Pardini and Kelly Dempsey are in the business of being green.
Debuting at the First Fridays event on Nov. 6, the Long Beach residents are opening The Bella Cosa at 3803 Atlantic Ave., an upscale boutique that specializes in hand-made, eco-friendly and locally created items.
"We're giving the shop a hip yet nostalgic style," said Pardini. "It will have a wide selection of upscale, extremely well-made green items for self and home. This is the type of store that has been missing from the Bixby Knolls area, and we can't wait to showcase items from the many talented local artists and craftspeople to the people of Bixby Knolls and all of Long Beach!"
Bella Cosa will also offer craft workshops, seminars on a variety of topics including drought-tolerant plants and home composting and be available for eco-friendly event planning and meeting space.
"We're much more than a boutique," said Pardini. "We want to not only offer high-end products, but also to teach people how to create their own green, upcycled items. We're planning to be a part of LB Creative, the Bixby Knolls First Fridays and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. As new residents of the area, we wanted to open a store here and be a part of the Bixby Knolls improvement process."
Visit www.firstfridayslongbeach.com for a list of events.
Debuting at the First Fridays event on Nov. 6, the Long Beach residents are opening The Bella Cosa at 3803 Atlantic Ave., an upscale boutique that specializes in hand-made, eco-friendly and locally created items.
"We're giving the shop a hip yet nostalgic style," said Pardini. "It will have a wide selection of upscale, extremely well-made green items for self and home. This is the type of store that has been missing from the Bixby Knolls area, and we can't wait to showcase items from the many talented local artists and craftspeople to the people of Bixby Knolls and all of Long Beach!"
Bella Cosa will also offer craft workshops, seminars on a variety of topics including drought-tolerant plants and home composting and be available for eco-friendly event planning and meeting space.
"We're much more than a boutique," said Pardini. "We want to not only offer high-end products, but also to teach people how to create their own green, upcycled items. We're planning to be a part of LB Creative, the Bixby Knolls First Fridays and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. As new residents of the area, we wanted to open a store here and be a part of the Bixby Knolls improvement process."
Visit www.firstfridayslongbeach.com for a list of events.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
This is a GREAT store with so many beautiful things in it. The owners are super nice and friendly. If you haven't stopped in to see this store you must stop in to say hi and take a look around. I am the designer and creator behind the Forevercrafty Aprons made from upcycled mens neck ties. You can find these lovely aprons at Bella Cosa located in Bixby Knolls.
This is a GREAT store with so many beautiful things in it. The owners are super nice and friendly. If you haven't stopped in to see this store you must stop in to say hi and take a look around. I am the designer and creator behind the Forevercrafty Aprons made from upcycled mens neck ties. You can find these lovely aprons at Bella Cosa located in Bixby Knolls.