Bella Luna Toys Makes Top 10 Green Business List

Rockland, ME (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

Bella Luna Toys has made the list of Top Ten nominees for the Green Business of the Year award from Green America, a non-profit membership organization based in Washington D.C. and dedicated to harnessing the power of the marketplace to create an environmentally sustainable society.

The nominees were chosen by visitors to the organization?s website, http://www.greenamerica.org. The final winner, to be chosen by a second round of voting that ends on October 6, will be announced during the week of October 10.

Making the Top Ten Green Business list is an honor for Bella Luna Toys owner Sarah Baldwin, who, as an approved business member of Green America, is required to document the company?s eco-friendly and fair labor business practices.

Baldwin stocks her Internet retail site entirely with natural toys made from natural and organic materials such as wood, cotton, wool, and non-toxic finishes and vegetable dyes. Even the company?s gift ribbon is produced from renewable, biodegradable cotton fiber, grown and processed responsibly in the USA with water-based dyes, soy inks, and without chlorine bleaches.

While the playthings offered at Bella Luna Toys come from many corners of the world, the company specializes in toys made locally in Maine and New England.

Says Baldwin, ?My business is in the beautiful state of Maine, where the local economy?from wood products to lobsters to tourism?depends on a healthy and sustainable environment. So I?m proud to be a part of that Maine tradition as well as to support many small Maine toymakers. By finding as many products as I can locally, I'm also reducing our carbon footprint."

Eco-friendly and fair-trade products from Bella Luna Toys will be featured in the November/December issue of Green American, the magazine of Green America, as well as the November issue of Yankee magazine.

Baldwin, a former Waldorf kindergarten teacher and author of Nurturing Children and Families, also writes a popular blog, Moon Child, on which she addresses child development, play, and Waldorf education.

About Bella Luna Toys:

Established in 2002, Bella Luna Toys has become a leader in online sales of Waldorf toys by striving to provide families with the best possible service and broad selection of natural toys and art supplies, designed to inspire a child?s imagination and creativity.

Earlier this year, Bella Luna Toys was named by the editors of Reader?s Digest a "Best Website for Fair Trade Toys.?

About The Green Business Network:

The Green Business Network (GBN) offers a vibrant community of over 4,000 environmentally and socially responsible businesses, the oldest and largest of its kind in the US. GBN is powered by Green America, a non-profit organization whose mission is to harness the economic power of consumers and businesses to create a more just and sustainable economy.

To vote for Green America's "Green Business of the Year" visit http://www.greenamerica.org/greenbusiness/peopleschoice.

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Update! AMA Celebrity Gift Suite Cancelled by Hollywood Connection - The Bella Bear Co's Luxurious Mink Teddy Bears to be Featured in AMA Celebrity Gift Bags

Highland Park, IL (PRWEB) November 6, 2006 -

Hollywood Connection Online has cancelled the American Music Awards Celebrity Gift Suite and has not provided any additional information regarding the cancellation at this time.

Highland Park, Ill. (PRWEB) November 4, 2006 -- The Bella Bear Co. is quickly becoming a favorite gift among celebrities with their luxurious line of mink teddy bears and have been chosen as part of the ultimate swag bags that will be presented to the celebrities attending the 2006 American Music Awards. Recently featured in the gift bags for the El Sueno De Esperanza Gala at Wisteria Lane hosted by Eva Longoria, their unique line of custom designed teddy bears have quickly become the latest trend in luxury gift giving. By recycling high quality vintage furs, the Bella Bear Company is able to offer a luxurious product and remain environmentally friendly.

Nominees for the 2006 American Music Awards including, Mariah Carey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Tim McGraw, and former American Idols Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood will be given the opportunity to select their favorite bear at the Gift Suite hosted Hollywood Connection, a leader in film, television, and music event promotion services, as part of the gift bags.

The 2006 American Music Awards will be presented Nov. 21 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium during a three-hour ABC-TV special.

About Bella Bear Co.

Teddy bear artist and Bella Bear Co. president, Julie Beran Lamarre, started creating teddy bears by recycling vintage fur coats 15 years ago for customers who wanted an heirloom to remember loved ones who have passed away. As the Bella Bear Co. expanded to retail and wholesale outlets, their luxurious teddy bears quickly gained popularity among a clientele who expect pure luxury and excellent quality. Her unique style allows her to create detail and personality in each teddy bear, such that no two bears are alike. Recycled mink, fox, and sheared beaver are some of her favorite furs to work with. Although these decadent teddy bears are available in three standard sizes - (12 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches), the Bella Bear Co. has custom designed teddy bears up to five feet tall.

For additional information on Bella Bear Co. and their line of recycled fur teddy bears, please visit http://www.bellabearco.com

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Bella Boutique Showcases Beauty and Elegance: Stylish Clothes, Jewelry, Accessories and Gifts

Montrose, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2011

Bella Boutique (http://www.bellamontrose.com), a preferred destination for stylish clothes, jewelry, accessories and gifts, announces its beautiful selection of merchandise for shoppers throughout Southern California. Under the new ownership of Janet Vandagriff, a distinguished entrepreneur who also has over twenty-years experience as a film editor in the movie and television industry, Bella Boutique offers a variety of contemporary women's clothing collections, from independent designers to beloved international brands to eco-friendly manufacturers. Located at 2225 Honolulu Avenue in Montrose, California, Bella Boutique is open Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10 AM to 4:00 PM. The boutique's iconic storefront, replete with elegantly decorated windows and an inviting atmosphere, is a popular destination for shoppers across the greater Los Angeles area. Shoppers can also contact Bella Boutique at 818-957-6057.

"Bella Boutique is a gathering place for consumers, many of whom are longtime friends and loyal supporters of the community, to enjoy our personalized service and acclaimed variety of products. We carry distinctive lines like: BB Dakota, See Thru Soul, Kut from the Cloth, Prairie Underground, Hard Tail Forever, True Grit, RYU, Sweet Pea, Blue Tassel, Awake Coutre, Mod-o-doc, Miss Ferriday, PJ Salvage, Eyebobs Readers, Sea Bags, Oil Cloth, Aroma Natural Candles and Papaya Art totes, cards and notes, plus original jewelry designs by Kathy U'u of Maui and Susan Grace Designs--jewelry designer for the ABC Television show Desperate Housewives," says Janet Vandagriff, Owner of Bella Boutique. "I encourage people to visit Bella Boutique and find the perfect item for the right occasion."

Expressive Fun: Bella Boutique Caters to All Consumers

Bella Boutique also has a diverse array of other products for consumers of all interests. "From coats to loungewear to celebrating area artists, Bella Boutique has something for everyone. We create a shopping environment that is friendly and always memorable. In short, we give our fans a chance to enjoy visiting our store throughout the year," states Ms. Vandagriff.

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