bella beads boutique andover

The very beginning...
It all started with a daisy.
In 2002, daisy designs jewelry was created from my love of art, color, and jewelry design.
I consider each piece I create a wearable work of art. My approach to design style is simple. I
create only what I would wear myself, using materials that catch my eye and are of fine
quality. Clean lines, texture, and sparkle are captured using Swarovski crystal, sterling
silver, gold-filled, semi-precious gemstones and various glass beads. I comb gem and
jewelry shows and travel around the country to seek out only the best materials for the
construction of my pieces, and to offer them to you at affordable prices. I hope my
collections bring you as much joy as they do to me.

So why the daisy?
It's my favorite flower, and like my jewelry, they are simple yet beautiful. You can't help
smile when you see one! Every bracelet, necklace and anklet adorn the daisy logo as a
symbol of fine craftsmanship. Look for the sterling silver daisy on each
of bella's designs.

So who is bella?
In 2006, daisy designs jewelry grew into bella beads. It is a combination bead store and
boutique. Currently bella carries over 500 different types of beads and findings including
an ever expanding assortment of Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, gold-filled, copper, pewter,
brass, semi-precious, Millefiori, Murano glass, porcelain, Czech glass, etc. Beaders can find
unique materials for their creations, and the non-beader can scoop up a finished treasure to
accent their wardrobe whether it be a stunning piece of jewelry, or a beaded belt, purse or
scarf. Each piece or bead is in itself beautiful...or "bella" as my Italian grandmother Nanni
used to call my cousins and me. So "bella" was the natural progression, keeping the daisy
as my logo and changing the name to bella beads in memory of my Nanni.

When I am not thinking about beads and jewelry, I am a wife and mother of two "bella"
children, one very fuzzy dog named Tucker, and a cat, Mia. I am a former teacher and
member of the Andona Society in Andover, MA.
I have walked sixty miles for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 2002.
I continue to generously donate to school and organizational fund raisers in the form of
silent auction and raffle items. Over the past five years, daisy designs/bella beads has
donated over 25% of its profits back to the community
in support of children's programs and education.
In 2008 bella beads, with the generous support of local businesses, is spearheading the
Andover version of The Fairy Godmother Project. This project will assure that all
teenagers in our community, and eventually in surrounding ones, will have the
opportunity to attend their prom without financial worries
and the inability to afford the experience.
I have always believed very strongly that it is the social responsibility of every
community member, especially businesses, to give back in any way possible to
support our youth...our future. Whether it be as a coach, school volunteer, scout
leader, or fund raiser, etc. We all have a role to play in the life of a child, as our
parents, coaches and teachers did for us. They all helped make us who we are
today. We all know the saying about it taking a village to raise a child...
Now it's our turn to "Pay it forward..."
Peace,
Carla
...keep it going!