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Welcome to the Deco Belle Inc. Jewelry Blog
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
 Recently in posting our new handmade Valentine's Day cards for jewelry gift purchases, a friend of mine mentioned that the cards are all good and great, but what to write for such a nice card. He asked if I had suggestions, and immediately I thought if this ever so witty friend is having a hard time putting pen to paper, then perhaps others might appreciate some suggestions. A special thanks to CS for inspiring this blog.
 We at Deco Belle Jewelry will hand write your personalized message (up to 300 characters for the larger A7 cards, and up to 125 characters for the smaller cards, character length noted on each card page), included with handmade card purchase. Our cards feature embossing which give the stamped image a raised surface, we also accent the Valentine and Thinking of You cards with a pearl.
 When the paper is in red, fuchsia pink, or purple color, we will hand write the message in white ink, so that the message will stand out against such dark paper.
 Paper color in aqua blue (as shown to the right), or other light colors, will be hand written in black or blue ink. Please write your personalized message in the gift wrapping/message field in the shipping section of the shopping cart checkout wrapper when finalizing your jewellery gift purchases.
Suggestions for card messages:
For Birthday cards:
- What a wonderful day to celebrate you! Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday! Thank you for your wonderful friendship throughout the year, what a lovely way to celebrate you today!
- Wishing you a very happy birthday, an even better year, and happiness always.
- Through the miles I wish you a lovely birthday, and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you on your birthday!
- All the very best on your Birthday. May the coming year be filled with love and smiles.
- Don't think of it as getting older, think of it as becoming a classic.
- A simple celebration, a gathering of friends; here is wishing you great happiness, a joy that never ends.
For Mother's Day cards: (new Mother's Day card designs to debut late April 2012)
- You are a loving mother, Who is nice in every way. My wishes are full of love, for you on Mother's Day!
- Mom (or for our UK, Australia, and NZ friends, Mum), You are the first to give encouragement and support, unconditional love, yet you are the last to look for praise. Thank you for your love!
- Thank you for all you do, with lots of love for you! Happy Mother's Day!
- I wish you a very happy Mother's Day! And hope that it blooms with happiness!
- Happy Mother's Day! You are a constant inspiration to me, and you have always believed in me, offering me unconditional love and support.
For Thank You cards: - Thank you so much for the lovely gift. What a wonderful surprise! It was very thoughtful of you and much appreciated.
- Thank you isn't enough, you are the best!
- Thank you so much for _____. It means a lot to me, and made me feel so special that you are so thoughtful toward me.
- Thank you for ______. I was really touched that you _____.
- (As houseguests): Thank you for welcoming me into your home. I really enjoying spending time with you. You made me feel so welcome and at home.
For Thinking of You cards:
- (Anniversary): Love and friendship fill our days together, growing together, sharing experiences, and making new memories are what I love the most about sharing a life with you. Happy anniversary!
- You brighten up my life and make me want to be the best that I can be for you. I love and appreciate you.
- I am so privileged to go through life with you. Just wanted to let you know how much you are loved.
For Valentine Day cards: (please also see "Thinking of You", above) - With you it's Valentine's Day 365.25 days a year!
- Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end. Happy Valentine's Day!
- Many are the starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee. (from an English saying used on poesy rings)
- Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine! -Thomas Hood
- For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. -Rosemonde Gerard
- Be my Valentine, because you are most certainly my Valentine!
- A special heart (assuming heart jewelry is purchased) for the woman with the most special heart in the world. Happy Valentine's Day!
- Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. -Albert Einstein
We hope that you find the perfect words to express your sentiment, adding a personalized gift card makes a wonderful jewelry present even more special. All of our orders include free gift wrapping.
Labels: art/lit/film, ask_Deco_Belle, cards, customer_service, gift, holidays, quotes
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Our friends at Gene Kosoy photography were kind enough to photograph a special gift, on a most spectacular beach in the Dominican Republic. Listed below are these wonderful photos of our Millefiori Murano glass heart pendant, and 4mm bezel Grade 'A' CZ necklace, courtesy of GKweddings.com
More beautiful photos can also be seen at GeneKosoy.com. The brown chocolate jewelry box and complimenting teal gift ribbon are part of our free gift wrapping, that is included in every order. We also offer free shipping for qualifying orders within the USA, and offer worldwide shipping.
As with all content and images from our website, these photos are copyright protected.
  Labels: art/lit/film, glass, millefiori, murano, necklace, pendant, silver, travel, venice
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
 We're noticing three prominent trends for Fall 2011 jewelry, and Deco Belle global jewelry has been ahead of the curve, having more budget conscious choices to meet these up to the minute looks.
Oversize pendants: Statement pieces that are balanced by their equally eye catching chains, in the Lanvin necklace to the left that means a large open link chain. Available for $1,850 at Barney's.
 At right, Deco Belle necklace from the Paris collection, handmade in France is ornately handcrafted with faceted round Swarovski Austrian crystals in clear and smoke crystal colors. The large 14kt gold plated pendant is hand-pained with white enamel. Available for $150 at DecoBelle.com
 Another beautifully ornate pendant from the same Catherine Popesco designed collection is the copper sun Deco necklace featuring more hand-painted enamel that is staggered to create a 3D effect, and brown Swarovski Austrian crystals, set in 925 sterling silver plate. Available for $80 at DecoBelle.com
Chokers: Both of the above necklaces can be adjusted by their clasps to be either chokers or long necklaces. The cluster lustre necklace can be double layered or be worn quite long, the Art Deco inspired brown necklace can be adjusted from 14" to 42" long.
 Jewel tone colors: Ocean blue, coral, hot pink, deep regal purples, vivid greens, and cobalt blue are paired beautifully with traditional fall colors of grey, brown, and gold.
  Earrings from top: Teal blue Azure Swarovski Austrian crystal round earrings with teardrop Swarovski hanging crystals, Garnet and Quartz Himalaya handcrafted long earrings in hot pink, and wedding earrings in French blue hand-painted enamel and 14kt gold plating, handmade in Paris.
On trend styles, everyday at Deco Belle. We offer international worldwide shipping, and offer free shipping within the US on orders of $30 or more. As with each order, regardless of destination, we package every order with free gift wrapping, a nice presentation for a gift recipient or yourself!
Labels: crystal, deco, earrings, fashion, necklace, paris, pendant, style
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
 Here at Deco Belle Inc., we love jewelry, accessories, traveling, exploring, and food! Food the world over, delicacies that are not easily replicated across the globe, yes, we love that. This week, the San Pellegrino sponsored 50 (and 100) Best Restaurants in the World list has been published. We have not yet been to the top three, but did do a bit of research to prepare ourselves for when we find ourselves in the neighborhood, and for our blog followers to enjoy as well:
 #1 - Noma in Copenhegen, Denmark has not only taken the top ranking of Best Restaurant in the World (according to Restaurant Magazine, sponsored by San Pellegrino) for 2011, but has also earned this prestigious position last year as well. Run by acclaimed chef René Redzepi, the restaurant boasts two Michelin stars.
Known for its reinvention and interpretation of the Nordic cuisine, the name is an acronym of the two Danish words "nordisk" (Nordic) + "mad" (food) = noma. A modern take on Nordic cuisine, the restaurant itself is located in an old warehouse on the waterfront in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of the Danish capital, near the Greenlandic Trading Square (Danish: Grønlandske Handels Plads). The square itself references Greenland, but only because this square was for 200 years the hub of trade to and from the Faroe Islands, Finnmark, Iceland, and in particular, Greenland. The goods were stored in the warehouse here, before being traded off to European markets.
 From reviews that we have read on various blogs and travel websites, the standard here is 12 courses, one reviewer noted that the meal lasted 3.5 hours. An interesting course was a clay garden pot filled with edible soil (made with malt). Way to think out of the box.
One comment read "Worth every Øre (penny)", and another noted that it is worth adding yourself to the waiting list as that is how they earned a seat in this award winning establishment.
 #2 - El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. This family restaurant is founded and operated by three brothers specializing in traditional Catalan meals, with the eldest brother, Joan Roca as head chef, middle brother Josep Roca being the sommelier, and the youngest brother Jordi Roca in charge of the desserts. The three Michelin star restaurant has steadily risen in the Best Restaurants in the World ranking, starting in 2009 at 5th best in the world, then in 2010 moving up one spot, to 4th best, and now making it to second best in 2011. (El Celler de Can Roca images courtesy of gastronomyblog.com)
 Prix fixe courses are set for the Feast Menu (9 courses and 2 desserts, €145), Tasting Menu (5 courses and 2 desserts, €115), and Signature Dishes Menu (3 courses and 1 dessert €95), and one can add on complimenting wine selections at €45 for a flight of wines.
(Image: A plank of wood with anchovy bones embedded into rice tempura)
It is a 1.5 hour train ride through the countryside from Barcelona, and from what we read, well worth it. Also, the earliest booking is at 9pm, with meal times at traditional Spanish hours.
 #3 - Mugaritz in San Sebastián, Spain, in a sleepy village to the south of town. A remote part of the city more like it, in a beautiful setting of the basque countryside, up windy roads and narrow streets.
 This Spanish restaurant, like El Celler de Can Roca has also ascended to it's current position. In 2007, Mugaritz ranked as 7th best in the world, in 2008, it moved up to 4th best, now it has moved up to 3rd best in the world.
 A tour of the kitchen is granted for inquiring guests. The clay potatoes pictured right, are mean to look like zen pebbles.
The complete 50 Best Restaurants in the World list:
1. Noma, Denmark
2. El Celler De Can Roca, Spain (+2)
3. Mugaritz, Spain (+2)
4. Osteria Francescana, Italy (+2)
5. The Fat Duck, UK (-2)
6. Alinea, USA (+1)
7. D.O.M, Brazil (+11)
8. Arzak, Spain (+1)
9. Le Chateaubriand, France (+2)
10. Per Se, USA
11. Daniel, USA (-3)
12. Les Creations de Narisawa, Japan (+12)
13. L’Astrance, France (+3)
14. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Paris, France (+15)
15. Hof van Cleve, Belgium (+2)
16. Pierre Gagnaire, France (-3)
17. Oud Sluis, Netherlands (+2)
18. Le Bernardin, USA (-3)
19. L’Arpege, France
20. Nihonryori RyuGin, Japan (+28)
21. Vendome, Germany (+1)
22. Steirereck, Austria (-1)
23. Schloss Schauenstein, Switzerland (+7)
24. Eleven Madison Park, USA (+26)
25. Aqua, Germany (+9)
26. Quay, Australia
27. Iggy’s, Singapore (+1)
28. Combal Zero, Italy (+7)
29. Martin Berasategui, Spain (+4)
30. Bras, France
31. Biko, Mexico (+15)
32. Le Calandre, Italy (-12)
33. Cracco, Italy
34. The Ledbury, UK (new)
35. Chez Dominique, Finland (-12)
36. Le Quartier Francais, South Africa (-5)
37. Amber, China (new)
38. Dal Pescatore, Italy (-2)
39. Il Canto, Italy (+1)
40. Momofuku Ssam Bar, USA (-14)
41. St John, UK (+2)
42. Astrid Y Gaston, Peru (new)
43. Hibiscus, UK (+6)
44. La Maison Troisgros, France
45. Alain Ducasse Au Plaza Athenee, France (-4)
46. De Librije, Netherlands (-9)
47. Restaurant de l’Hotel De Ville, Switzerland (-33)
48. Varvary, Russia (new)
49. Pujol, Mexico (new)
50. Asador Etxebarri, Spain
The 51-100 Best Restaurants in the World list:
51. Quique Dacosta, Spain
52. Mathias Dahlgren,Sweden
53. Attica, Australia
54. De Karmeliet, Belgium
55. Les Amis, Singapore
56. The French Laundry, USA
57. Frantzen/Lindeberg, Sweden
58. Tetsuya’s, Australia
59. Fasano, Brazil
60. Hakkasan, UK
61. Rust en Vrede, South Africa
62. Jean Georges, USA
63. Oaxen Krog, Sweden
64. Bo Innovation, Hong Kong
65. Momofuku Ko, USA
66. Zuma, UK
67. Maison Pic, France
68. Mirazur, France
69. Manresa, USA
70. Marque, Australia
71. Fäviken, Sweden
72. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Hong Kong
73. Die Schwarzwaldstube, Germany
74. Mani, Brazil
75. Coi, USA
76. Caprice, Hong Kong
77. Nahm, UK
78. La Grenouillère, France
79. Vila Joya, Portugal
80. Tantris, Germany
81. WD~50, USA
82. La Colombe, South Africa
83. Semifreddo, Russia
84. Le Gavroche, UK
85. The Bazaar, USA
86. La Pergola, Italy
87. Malabar, Peru
88. Gäste Haus Klaus Erfort, Germany
89. Bar Boulud, England
90. Kitcho Arashiyama, Japan
91. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, USA
92. Wasabi, India
93. Sant Pau, Spain
94. Akelare, Spain
95. Masa, USA
96. Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, UK
97. Le Meurice, France
98. L’Arnsbourg, France
99. Chaika, Moscow
100. Andre, SingaporeLabels: awards, culture, food, holidays, travel
by: Deco Belle Inc.
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