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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 23 May 2013 09:57:18 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Bella Umbrella Blog</title><subtitle>Under the Umbrella</subtitle><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-20T23:09:19Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Teatro Zinzanni &amp; Circus Tops</title><category term="Bella Umbrella Signature Pagoda"/><category term="Pinwheel"/><category term="Teatro Zinzanni"/><category term="Vintage circus"/><category term="entertainment"/><category term="seattle"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/17/teatro-zinzanni-circus-tops.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/17/teatro-zinzanni-circus-tops.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-05-18T05:40:00Z</published><updated>2013-05-18T05:40:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">We get told all the time that our <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/c-1-pagoda-umbrellas.aspx">Bella Umbrella Signature Pinwheel Pagodas</a> look like circus tent tops.&nbsp; They absolutely do!&nbsp; We love vintage circus over here at Bella Umbrella.&nbsp; This is why we have to tell you about Seattle&#8217;s very own vintage circus <a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/show.htm">Teatro Zinzanni</a>!&nbsp; If you haven&#8217;t been to <a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/show.htm">Teatro Zinzanni</a> in Seattle yet, you need to go.&nbsp; In their own words &#8220;It is a three-hour whirlwind of <a title="Teatro ZinZanni Cast" name="cast" href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/cast.htm">international cirque, comedy and cabaret artists</a> all served up with a scrumptious <a title="Teatro ZinZanni Menu" name="menu" href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/menu.htm">multi-course feast</a> and elegant libations.  Each ever-evolving and constantly changing  production&mdash; at least three new shows per year &mdash; Teatro ZinZanni combines  <a title="Teatro ZinZanni Cast" name="cast" href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/cast.htm">improv comedy, vaudeville revue, music, dance, cirque and sensuality</a> into a dizzying and colorful new form that is never quite the same from evening to evening.&#8221; It is perfect for a special night out including bachelorette parties, anniversaries, birthdays and of course JUST BECAUSE!&nbsp; What are you waiting for?!?&nbsp; <a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/tickets.htm">Buy your tickets now!</a>&nbsp; Tell them that <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a> sent you.&nbsp; (wink)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/show.htm"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/TZ%20Seattle.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368811496997" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/show.htm"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Teatro%20Zinzanni%201.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368811525483" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Image Credit: <a href="http://dreams.zinzanni.org/show.htm">Teatro Zinzanni </a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-558-bella-umbrella-custom-pagoda-black-and-red-striped-umbrella.aspx">Bella Umbrella Signature Pinwheel Pagoda</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Vogue 2007.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368813251190" alt="" /></span></span>Image Credit: Karen Elson by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italy 2007</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/black and aqua.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368813671055" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-567-bella-umbrella-custom-pagoda-black-and-aqua-striped-umbrella.aspx">Bella Umbrella Signature Pinwheel Pagoda</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Image Credit: <a href="http://dev-seattle.zinzanni.org/show.htm">Teatro Zinzanni</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-125-bella-umbrella-pagoda-black-and-white-striped-pinwheel.aspx">Bella Umbrella Signature Pinwheel Pagoda</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Australian Acrobats circa 1890's.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368812652382" alt="" /></span></span>Image Credit: <a href="http://pinterest.com/bellaumbrellas/under-the-big-top/">Australian acrobats circa 1890&#8217;s</a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Go to the <a href="http://pinterest.com/bellaumbrellas/under-the-big-top/">Bella Umbrella </a><a href="http://pinterest.com/bellaumbrellas/under-the-big-top/">Under the Big Top Pinterest Board </a></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">for more vintage circus inspiration!</h2>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Pretty Parasols on Umbrellas.net</title><category term="Bella Umbrella Signature Pagoda"/><category term="Lace Parasol"/><category term="parasol"/><category term="sun protection"/><category term="umbrella"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/10/pretty-parasols-on-umbrellasnet.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/10/pretty-parasols-on-umbrellasnet.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-05-10T20:41:02Z</published><updated>2013-05-10T20:41:02Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Good News!&nbsp; Whether it&#8217;s rainy or sunny you can don a fantastic parasol or umbrella as an accessory.&nbsp; For some of you who don&#8217;t know parasols are used to protect you from the sun and umbrellas are to protect you from the rain.&nbsp; Do you have your parasol for the summer sun yet?&nbsp; Check out these beautiful parasols that you can couple with a flirty summer dress!&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-373-battenburg-lace-parasol-silver.aspx">Silver Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Aqua Lace Parasol.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368214675471" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-232-battenburg-lace-parasol-aqua.aspx">Aqua Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Orange Lace Parasol.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368214810280" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-79-battenburg-lace-parasol-orange.aspx">Orange Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net </a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Gray Lace Parasol.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368214916781" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-546-battenburg-lace-parasol-slate-gray.aspx">Gray Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ivory Lace Parasol.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368218131179" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-23-battenburg-lace-parasol-ivory.aspx">Ivory Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Pink Lace Parasol.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368218339210" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-43-battenburg-lace-parasol-pink.aspx">Pink Lace Parasol</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Some of our umbrellas can easily be parasols too!</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-330-ruffled-ivory-umbrella.aspx">Ruffled Ivory Umbrella</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Pasotti Sable Dot.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368219761185" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-427-pasotti-italian-umbrella-sable-dot.aspx"><br /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-427-pasotti-italian-umbrella-sable-dot.aspx">Pasotti Italian Umbrella- Sable Dot</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Pasotti Pink Dahlia.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368219880660" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-390-pasotti-italian-umbrella-fuchsia-dahlia.aspx">Pasotti Italian Umbrella- Fuchsia Dahlia</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Aqua Bella.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368220263099" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-559-bella-umbrella-pagoda-aqua.aspx">Bella Umbrella Pagoda- Aqua</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Pink and Aqua Bella.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368220339017" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-568-bella-umbrella-custom-pagoda-aqua-and-magenta-striped-umbrella.aspx">Bella Umbrella Custom Pagoda- Aqua &amp; Magenta</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Purple Bella.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368221431674" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-288-bella-umbrella-pagoda-purple.aspx">Bella Umbrella Pagoda- Purple</a> via <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net</a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Are you ready for some fun in the sun?!?</h2>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Nautical Photo Shoot by Amber French Photography!</title><category term="Amber French Photography"/><category term="Nautical"/><category term="parasol"/><category term="photo shoot"/><category term="umbrella"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/2/nautical-photo-shoot-by-amber-french-photography.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/5/2/nautical-photo-shoot-by-amber-french-photography.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-05-02T17:05:00Z</published><updated>2013-05-02T17:05:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/default.aspx">Bella Umbrella</a> LOVES this photo shoot by <a href="http://www.amberfrenchphotography.com/#/page/60cc/home-/">Amber French Photography</a>! Nautical decor always seems so whimsical and dreamy. &nbsp;There is a certain calmness when photos are taken by the water. &nbsp;This couple has such a fun time with this bright yellow parasol against the moody background of the Northwest. &nbsp;This makes me want to get dressed up and have a photo shoot right now! &nbsp;Who says that playing dress up is only for when you&#8217;re a kid? &nbsp;Get out there and snap a few photos&#8230;or call on <a href="http://www.amberfrenchphotography.com/#/page/60cc/home-/">Amber French Photography</a> for some portraits. (wink!)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Nautical-BellaUmbrella 20 of 20.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1367372220146" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Rent umbrellas or parasols</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">for your next photo shoot from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/default.aspx">Bella Umbrella</a>!</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credits: <a href="http://www.amberfrenchphotography.com/#/page/60cc/home-/">Amber French Photography</a></p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Michelle Dirkse Interior Design Photo Shoot</title><category term="Devin Belmain Photography"/><category term="Innovative Video"/><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Kevin Cox Design"/><category term="Michelle Dirkse"/><category term="photo shoot"/><category term="umbrella"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/26/michelle-dirkse-interior-design-photo-shoot.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/26/michelle-dirkse-interior-design-photo-shoot.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-04-26T19:15:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-26T19:15:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
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<h3>Michelle Dirkse Interior Design is a full service interior design firm.  &nbsp;Principal&nbsp;designer Michelle Dirkse will be partnering with City Hardware in  South Lake Union this <span style="font-size: 140%;">Sunday April 28th to offer free in-store consultations</span> from 12-3pm.</h3>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 120%;">Rent beautiful vintage umbrellas from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></span></h3>
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]]></content></entry><entry><title>Birdcages &amp; Misty Forests Photo Shoot</title><category term="Birdcages"/><category term="Misty Forest"/><category term="Rustic Dreams Photography"/><category term="Wedding photography"/><category term="vintage hollywood"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/23/birdcages-misty-forests-photo-shoot.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/23/birdcages-misty-forests-photo-shoot.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-04-23T19:08:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-23T19:08:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Bella Umbrella loved being a part of this ethereal photo shoot by <a href="http://rusticdreamsphotographyllc.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/2/sultry-styled-shoot-with-lovely-events">Rustic Dreams Photography.</a>&nbsp; They did such a beautiful job of capturing the brooding forest with the elegant and crisp lines of antique furniture.&nbsp; It&#8217;s amazing how stunning and alive photos can be when items from indoor life meet the outdoors. &nbsp;&nbsp; See for yourself!&nbsp; Doesn&#8217;t this make you want to dress up and take a stroll in a mossy forest?!?&nbsp; Thank you <a href="http://rusticdreamsphotographyllc.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/2/sultry-styled-shoot-with-lovely-events">Rustic Dreams Photography</a> for these great images.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-164.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366740322181" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-118-671.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree at <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-169.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366679022183" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-118-671.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree at <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-165.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366740670107" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-118-671.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree at <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-67.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366740088502" alt="" /></span></span><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-118-671.aspx"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Though we don&rsquo;t have this exact umbrella in our collection anymore you can:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-169-823.aspx">Rent a similar umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-69.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366737885940" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-731-111.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree at <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/SultryShoot2012-209.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1366741818006" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-690-142.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree at <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credits:&nbsp;<a href="http://rusticdreamsphotographyllc.zenfolio.com/">Rustic Dreams Photography</a></p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Great Gatsby Inspiration</title><category term="Great Gatsby"/><category term="vintage"/><category term="vintage umbrella"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/12/great-gatsby-inspiration.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/12/great-gatsby-inspiration.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-04-12T17:14:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-12T17:14:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Great Gatsby inspiration from the fantastic <a href="http://www.locketstudios.com/">Locket Studios</a>.&nbsp; The 1920&#8217;s- 1930&#8217;s fashion was feminine and elegant coupled with a vibrant spunky attitude.&nbsp; This essence shows through so beautifully in these images.&nbsp; Whether you want to have a Gatsby-inspired wedding, event or just-for-fun dress up day, these photos will give you some great ideas.&nbsp; Don&#8217;t you just hear a big brass jazz band when you look at these wonderful shots?!?&nbsp; I do.&nbsp; (wink)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/045blog.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365528060795" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-188-878.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/080blog.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365528007885" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Though we don&#8217;t have this exact umbrella in our collection anymore you can:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-35-087.aspx">Rent a similar umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Vintage Bride with parasol by Locket Studios.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365527909799" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-54-379.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-188-878.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/135blog.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365528179435" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-196-901.aspx">Rent this umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/audry 4-1blog.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365528833933" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Though we don&#8217;t have this exact umbrella in our collection anymore you can:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-35-087.aspx">Rent a similar umbrella</a> for your soiree from <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com">Bella Umbrella</a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Rent a <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a></h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credits:<a href="http://www.locketstudios.com/"> Locket Studios</a></p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Real Wedding &amp; Advice from a Bride</title><category term="Advice from a Bride"/><category term="Rainy Wedding Day"/><category term="Rreal wedding"/><category term="parasol"/><category term="umbrella"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/5/real-wedding-advice-from-a-bride.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/4/5/real-wedding-advice-from-a-bride.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-04-05T18:15:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-05T18:15:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">There is so much to coordinate on your wedding day that it&#8217;s easy to lose focus of what&#8217;s most important.&nbsp; The most important thing is not the flowers, giveways or table arrangements&#8230; it&#8217;s <span style="font-size: 110%;">YOU</span> and your <span style="font-size: 110%;">FIANCE</span>.&nbsp; As long as the two of you commit to loving each other on your special day, that&#8217;s all that matters.&nbsp; Listen to this wonderful story and advice from a real bride:</h3>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The morning of our wedding day I remember waking up to the sound of rushing<br /> water in the gutter outside my window. I was panicked! We had planned an<br /> outdoor wedding. But my groom drove to my apartment, gave me a hug and<br /> whispered in my ear &#8220;today you are the sun, everything will be fine&#8221; I will<br /> never forget this.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">After getting ready at my Grandparents house in Lakewood,<br /> about ten minutes from our venue I felt numb as I walked onto the wet<br /> pavement and family members were asking me if I should move the wedding<br /> inside. I just said, &#8220;no everything will be fine&#8221; just like my groom,<br /> promised. My bridesmaids and I were escorted to Steilacoom by my grandfather<br /> or &#8220;Pa&#8221; as I called him since I could first speak, that was touching in and<br /> of itself, but as we entered the historic town of Steilacoom I heard Pa say<br /> &#8220;well would you look at that,&#8221; we noticed that the pavement was dry, not one<br /> drop of rain, and so maybe I was the &#8220;sun&#8221; that chased the rain away,<br /> after-all I am the morning in our a.m./ p.m. union but that was a sprinkle<br /> of wedding day magic I just couldn&#8217;t keep to myself.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Future brides and grooms even though your day may not be what you envisioned<br /> cherish every moment even the setbacks. Over time those rain clouds can<br /> reveal little rainbow moments that you will remember for the rest of your<br /> lives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- Ashley</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Wagon Wedding 10.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365194186300" alt="" /></span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Thank you Ashley for the lovely words!&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">If you want a pretty parasol like Ashley, either rent one through <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-34-086.aspx">BellaUmbrella.com</a><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-34-086.aspx"> </a>or purchase on <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/c-8-wedding-umbrellas.aspx">Umbrellas.net</a>&nbsp;</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credits: <a href="http://www.jrodenbucher.com/">Jacob Rodenbucher</a></p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>New Orleans Real Wedding</title><category term="2nd Line Umbrellas"/><category term="new orleans"/><category term="parade umbrelllas"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/26/new-orleans-real-wedding.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/26/new-orleans-real-wedding.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-03-26T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2013-03-26T18:00:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 110%;">You will LOVE this New Orleans Wedding!&nbsp; I will let Brittany, the bride, tell you about all of the details.&nbsp; </span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">Enjoy!</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Our wedding was absolutely magical, filled with handmade whimsical details to  create a classic, vintage feel. It balanced the style and pace of my New York  family with the elegance and grace of Lamont&#8217;s southern Mississippi roots. We  were surrounded by close friends and family from as far away as Australia and  New Zealand, who received welcome bags that included Mardi Gras beads and masks,  hurricane mix, customized liquor bottles, personalized water bottles, voodoo  flavored potato chips, and visitor information. I wore <a href="http://www.pronovias.us/wedding-gown/pergola2012.html" target="_blank">Pergola by Pronovias</a>, and my bridesmaids wore vintage 1950s  prom dresses. Lamont and his groomsmen wore semi-formal gray tuxedos from <a href="http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/Home_12751_12001_-1_N_" target="_blank">Men&#8217;s Wearhouse</a>. New and estate jewelry was provided by <a href="http://www.levysfinejewelry.com/" target="_blank">Levy&#8217;s Fine Jewelry</a>,  and bridal shoes were <a href="http://fab.com/inspiration/racine-peep-toe-pink" target="_blank">Racine by Twenty10</a>.</p>
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<div>Our ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful, historic <a href="http://www.elmsmansion.com/" target="_blank">Benthuysen-Elms Mansion</a> in  the Garden District of New Orleans. Heirloom linens were included  throughout,  and my handmade embroidery, bunting, and cross stitch hoops  welcomed guests at  the entrance. As a Sunday brunch, our guests  enjoyed sweet crepes, roasted red  pepper scramble, and a bounty of  traditional Creole and Cajun foods, such as  fried green tomatoes and  miniature muffalettas. Our wedding and groom&#8217;s cakes  were made by  Lamont&#8217;s hometown bakery, <a href="http://paulspastry.com/" target="_blank">Paul&#8217;s Pastry</a>, and was topped with a  customized topper made in our likeness (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lollipopworkshop" target="_blank">LollipopWorkshop</a>).  We created custom iPod playlists, which  included upbeat, personal  selections outdoors and Motown, Standards, and Doo Wop  for those who  wished to take a spin on the incredible indoor dance floor. Our   relationship originated when we met in library school, so we included a  number  of library-inspired elements, including a card catalog filled  with vintage  postcards for well wishes and multiple guestbooks based on  a <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226243/conversation-starter-wedding-guest-book-how" target="_blank">Martha Stewart template</a>. Between my efforts, those of my  family and friends, and a few select Etsy vendors (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbystephanie" target="_blank">Designed by Stephanie</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mcfunk90" target="_blank">MCFunk90</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaMadenda" target="_blank">BellaMadenda</a>),   the floral arrangements and bouquets were comprised of hundreds of  handmade  paper flowers of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Paper products  were custom  designed and consistent throughout, thanks to the help of a close  friend (invitations, thank you cards, and signs by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaSkates" target="_blank">Anna Michelle  Cards</a>, programs and Save the Dates by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaMadenda" target="_blank">BellaMadenda</a>,  banner by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/liddabits" target="_blank">LiddaBits</a>).</div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Guests had a brief respite during the heat of afternoon, when they were  able to nap, lounge in the courtyard of the <a href="http://www.creolegardens.com/" target="_blank">Creole Gardens Bed &amp;  Breakfast</a>,   or simply find a quiet place to read and relax. In the early  evening   (during a partial solar eclipse!), the guests reconvened for a    traditional New Orleans <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H4ElUs_p78" target="_blank">Second Line Parade</a> through the famed French Quarter. Adorned  with vintage umbrellas (<a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/" target="_blank">Bella Umbrella</a>), bead and Moon Pie &#8220;throws,&#8221; and some of the  best entertainment New Orleans has to offer (<a href="http://kinfolkbrassband.com/" target="_blank">Kinfolk Brass Band</a>, <a href="http://dancingman504.com/" target="_blank">Dancing Man 504</a>),   we walked  from the Napoleon House restaurant to Bourbon Street,   eventually concluding at  the picturesque Jackson Square for an   impassioned rendition of &#8220;When the Saints  Come Marching In.&#8221; The joy   was infectious, and everyone from guests to street  vendors to tourists   got into the celebratory spirit.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Rent umbrellas for your nuptials at</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella</a>!</span>&nbsp;</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">We ship Nationwide!</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credits: Elizabeth Ray, of <a href="http://erayphoto.com/">erayphoto.com</a></p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Notions &amp; Haberdashery</title><category term="haberdashery"/><category term="notions"/><category term="sewing"/><category term="vintage umbrella repair"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/22/notions-haberdashery.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/22/notions-haberdashery.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-03-22T18:15:00Z</published><updated>2013-03-22T18:15:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Have you heard the term haberdashery before?&nbsp; Perhaps in an old English novel or on a vocabulary test?&nbsp; I had to look it up and according to Wikipedia: &#8220;A haberdasher is a person who sells small articles for sewing, such as  buttons, ribbons, zips, and other notions. In American English,  haberdasher is another term for a men&#8217;s outfitter. A haberdasher&#8217;s shop  or the items sold therein are called haberdashery.&#8221;&nbsp; This is a term after our own heart because we are constantly looking for buttons, ribbons and other notions when we repair vintage umbrellas.&nbsp; You may remember our <a style="font-size: 140%;" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2012/10/23/we-love-umbrella-repair.html">We LOVE Umbrella Repair</a> blog post, if not check it out!&nbsp; We are constantly on the lookout for period bits and bobs to refurbish or reinvent vintage umbrellas in our collection or ones customers bring in for repair.&nbsp; Do you fancy some haberdashery?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Sewing Trunk.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363976289252" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: via <a href="http://parisapartment.wordpress.com/">ParisApartment.wordpress.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Vintage Buttons.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363976443492" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/crustyshoes/5735530496/lightbox/"> Lolie Jane</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Inspiration Case.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363976632507" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: Sam Portillo via <a href="http://tailorbirdthreads.tumblr.com/post/6039685781">TailorBirdThreads</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Silver Scissors.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363977168547" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:<a href="http://paysdemerveille.canalblog.com/"> paysdemerveille</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ribbons.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363977930526" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Image Credit: <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/sandra.celada/GenovaItaly#slideshow/5130629076244918770">Sandra Celada in Genova, Italy</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Haberdashery.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363978205177" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/fabric-haberdashery/get-the-notions">coletterie.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">We gather all sorts of this and that</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">to keep our vintage collection</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">alive and well</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Bella Umbrella- Old Shop.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363978347179" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: Jodell Egbert</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Go to our <a href="http://pinterest.com/bellaumbrellas/notions-haberdashery/"><span style="font-size: 120%;">Bella Umbrella Notions &amp; Haberdashery Pinterst Board</span></a> for more inspiration</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Beautiful Ombre</title><category term="Ombre"/><category term="Ombre Umbrellas"/><id>http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/14/the-beautiful-ombre.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/blog/2013/3/14/the-beautiful-ombre.html"/><author><name>Bella Umbrella</name></author><published>2013-03-14T21:00:00Z</published><updated>2013-03-14T21:00:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Why choose one color when you can have many shades?!? Ombre is the perfect solution to mixing two colors.&nbsp; The color transitions in a gradient fashion from one to the other.&nbsp; It looks a lot like a sunset but with any color. &nbsp;Whether you choose to have ombre hair, tights, cake, succulents, umbrellas, or home decor it&#8217;s always eye-catching. &nbsp;Who&#8217;s eye do you want to catch? &nbsp;Perhaps you need a little ombre in your life&#8230; we think so!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ombre Hair.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363128268330" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://longhairstyleshowto.com/long-ombre-hair/">LongHairStylesHowTo.com <br /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/1323_1_.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363294964715" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-429-1323.aspx">Bella Umbrella- Rental Ombre Umbrella #045&nbsp;</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ombre Tights.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362879746534" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit:<a href="https://www.thecools.com/stylebook/viewPhoto/17/24564/35912"> theCools.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/1192_1_.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363295189065" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-312-1192.aspx">Bella Umbrella- Rental Umbrella #1192&nbsp;</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ombre cake.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362880484483" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2013/03/01/vintage-blueberry-wedding-ideas/">WeddingChicks.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/047_1_.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363295358602" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-512-047.aspx">Bella Umbrella- Rental Ombre Umbrella #047</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/Ombre Succulents.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363134587257" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/friday-favorites-65-lauren-conrad-lace-succulents-cute-puppy">LaurenConrad.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/1324_1_.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363295641024" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/p-430-1324.aspx">Bella Umbrella- Rental Ombre Umbrella #1324&nbsp;</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bellaumbrellablog.com/storage/6d0b401766858624fd45ad0827468854.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363296780466" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/06/before-after-painted-stairs-card-catalog-transformation.html">DesignSponge.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Take a tour through the <a href="http://pinterest.com/jodellegbert/ombre/">Bella Umbrella Ombre Pinterest Board</a></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">for even more ways to incorporate ombre into your life!</h3>
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