about

Blog Mission:

The B.B. Bellezza blog is full of inspiration to take simple steps to live more greenly, create green handmade products and provide readers with an easy way to discuss green issues, either by wear a green item (B.B. Bellezza jewelry) or by having some easy green facts to discuss.
 

artist statement:

Bellezza means "beauty" and I believe you can find beauty everywhere.  An abandoned board game, hardware left in a shed, worn out clothes, old useless keys are all items I give a second chance.

I mainly make jewelry from assembling upcycled pieces, and also make coasters from discarded ceramic tiles, magnets, hair accessories, upcycled button bouquets and dolls from recycled clothing.  

I'm inspired by nature, people who are making a difference, old abandoned buildings and discarded ordinary objects.

bio

I am a full-time jewelry artist and part-time paralegal.  I love finding interesting ordinary objects and using them in different ways to create little wearable pieces of work.  I find the usefulness and beauty in items that other people might throw away. 

My experience with jewelry started when I was young with a pink unicorn duffle bag-shaped purse. It was completely filled with beads all mixed up and in every color.

I moved on to other creative outlets - like music, for example - for years. Then one day many years later I came across the pink unicorn purse and started making jewelry again.
 
I sell my handmade green items online and in person at craft around my home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  I grew up in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, a small town near Williamsport, Pennsylvania.


I enjoy taking fun road trips to interesting places.  From that love came Outta the Way, the zine that my fiance Jim Kohler and I write about these adventures.  Jim also shares on the Outta the Way facebook page the Outta the Way blog. 

I have a retail space at Building Character, 342 N. Queen Street, Warehouse C, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  (You can also find the Outta the Way zines there, in addition to my jewelry, coasters, magnets, dolls and other handcrafted items.) 
 
I am Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer number 975.  This means that when you buy from me you are directly supporting the jewelry artist and all the proceeds come directly to the jewelry designer/creator.  This also means you are helping keep my lights on, food on my table and a roof over my head in a very direct way - and I am forever grateful for that!

To contact me for custom work or if you have questions, feel free to sent me an email.

I have an email newsletter that I would love if you would join.  I usually have exclusive discounts and giveaways through the newsletter.  You can also find out about new products first!