Somehow, someway I wish we could truly show you exactly how crazy it is around here before the CHA show. Unfortunately, pictures are still so this is the best I can do! ;) So, here we go. The massive list of things to do includes a booth makeover, putting together press kits, photo shoot for the catalog, designing the catalog, painting the booth, more painting, crate repairs, planning press releases and sneak peeks, preparing make-n-takes for the show, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. This is a glimpse at the studio tables today. This place is a mess, well, a very organized mess. But nonetheless, a mess. We have received samples of 99% of our new CHA products and have LOTS to do!
Consider this your first official peek. I know it's not much, right? But......one of the newest collections I designed is Family Dynamix. Why such a name? Well, as many of you know Bella recently has experienced the loss of a loved one. 3 months ago today, our entire lives changed. 3 Months ago today we lost someone that we loved, and our entire family dynamics changed. So I thought it would be nice to reconnect with the importance of family and how, sometimes in the darkest of skies, it is within our own families that we see the brightest of stars! Bright, being the key word here! The Family Dynamix collection is full of bright colors, playful icons and more! I can't wait to reveal it to you soon!
With all the samples that have arrived we are busy preparing products packages for all our booth designers: out-of-state, international and the local girls too! Here's a look at the front doorway, the pacakges for our local girls are ready for pick-up. They will be in and out today and tomorrow!
The booth planning takes hours upon hours. I make and design a plan, and the Bella team (and contractors) execute all the changes, dimensions, colors, details, etc. in the warehouse before we pack it up for California. Here's a peeks at some of the plans. You can see some changes to the booth and also how much detail work goes into planning the project assignments for all the designers! We must make sure we have layouts/cards/mini books for every designated spot!
Deliveries are coming almost daily. The warehouse is also a mess as we shift, stock and label everything in the next couple weeks so that we are ready to ship out the products on time!Okay, now that I've come up for some air, I have to dive back into that MASSIVE list of things to do! If you're coming to CHA later this month, we can't wait to see you! And, if you can't make it, we hope you'll be there in spirit with us as we bring you updates from the show each day, right here at the blog!
One more thing....be sure to follow some of the past 2 weeks of blogging...as tomorrow we will be announcing winners from all our giveaways that have been ongoing!
Have a Happy Thursday! Stay busy and be productive! Goodness knows we are!
LOVE this peek inside your creative madness! as crazy busy as it sounds ... that's totally the kind of job i'd be good at. i thrive in craziness. lol!
Posted by: laura vegas | January 06, 2011 at 11:28 AM
How exciting! Love the sneak peek. Your booth is definitely going to be one of my first stops again this CHA :)
Posted by: Jennifer Priest | January 06, 2011 at 11:33 AM
This is cool to see! I wish I was there to help you with the craziness!
Posted by: AnnaMarie | January 06, 2011 at 12:09 PM
So pretty! The studio may be a "mess", but it is so pretty. Wishing you much luck in preparation for CHA.
Posted by: Jen R | January 06, 2011 at 12:35 PM
how exciting....very cute studio...looks for to work at. Have fun
Posted by: Annette A. | January 06, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Yay, new Bella Blvd, products!!!!!
Posted by: Tere | January 06, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I'll definitely be by to see your booth!
Posted by: Cindy d | January 06, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Great sneaks!!! Wish I could join you for all the craziness :O)
Posted by: Glynis | January 06, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Phew, I'm tired just reading this! LOL! I wish I were going to CHA so I could see the booth in person! Bella Blvd always has a kick a$$ booth, but I'll be there in spirit!
OH and I love the meaning behind the Family Dynamix collection...made me a little teary.
Posted by: TanishaRenee | January 06, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Great name....and tiny sneak peak looks great. Good luck at CHA! Wish I was attending.
Posted by: Lindy | January 06, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I cannot wait to see the new product! I am so in love with your last release and know this one will be great!
Posted by: staceymichaud | January 06, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Looks like a lot of work but must be so much fun!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 06, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Loving the sound of the new range :) Have fun with the madness!
Posted by: Rebekah | January 06, 2011 at 04:17 PM
I seriously can not wait until the new collections are released. I hope everything goes smoothly for the lead up to CHA and I'm sure the show will be a huge success for Bella Blvd.
Posted by: Kerryn Fry (Australia) | January 06, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Wow! It looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Can't wait to see more then sneak peeks ;)
Posted by: Tona | January 06, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Oh how I wish I was going to CHA Winter! But I'll be attending the Summer show instead. Can't wait to see the new releases and what the redesigned booth looks like!! The booth last year was adorable. One of my faves!
Posted by: Melissa Elsner | January 07, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Can't wait to see it all tomorrow morning!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!! And to play this weekend! Woo Hoo!! xoxo Love you Stephanie & Robin.....& again...so proud as well!
Posted by: Wendy Lee | January 07, 2011 at 12:39 AM
great 2c behind the scenes
Posted by: shana dilldine | January 07, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Looking forward to seeing the new lines!! love the sound of it and so far the colors look great.
Posted by: Lydia Jackson | January 08, 2011 at 10:52 PM