Bella Blog

Introducing: Bria

"This is cotton?!" was the first thing that came to mind when handling our new Bria collection at our photoshoot in September. Bria pillowcases, fitted and flat sheets in Parchment.  The team oohed and ahhed as...

Seasonal Transition Tips

Transition Tips for Spring Brighter, longer days and warmer nights are on our horizon. We can always count on spring to lighten our palettes — in our wardrobes, bedding and other spaces. Here are some...

Bella's Bests

Inspiring elegance, individuality and romanticism our luxe designs are unmatched. Artisan crafted in California since 1996, our livable washable luxury is comfort without compromise.     According to our collectors — some newly found and some for over...

In Support of the Resolute

Resolutions — make them or not, the new year stirs thoughts of change, and is often a time of habit building or breaking. A few weeks into the new year, we wanted to take this time...

All Things New

2021 brings a celebration of 25 years of artisanal home fashion — machine washable linens made to be lived in and loved. We are honored to celebrate this milestone with you this year!   Available...

End of Year Notes

  The end of the year is always a time of reflection, and more than anything we want to thank you for choosing Bella Notte Linens for your personal spaces.    While we can't know for sure...

Conscious Luxury for Holiday

New Pieces for Black Friday!  Interested in what we're planning to add to Renewal this coming week? Browse below and once these new pieces become available, we'll update this post with live links.  Since the...

This one is for you

If you’re here from our newsletter or social media, feel free to skip to below the next image.    To all of our long-time fans, collectors and our new friends and followers, we thank you...

Fall 2020 Film

We invite you to take a brief reprieve from your day and get lost in the rich, opulent world of Bella Notte’s Fall 2020 offering. Enjoy!

Introducing: Jade

Green Dream Meet our new hue, Jade—a rich, verdant green with subtle blue undertones.        Jade was inspired by the tranquility of the green space provided by indoor tropical plants and our gardens—both...

Introducing: Fleur

Flower Power Featuring a bouquet of vibrant blooms printed on silk charmeuse, Fleur was designed in warm and cool jewel-tones to layer effortlessly into your unique sanctuary. Dreamed up and drafted by our design team...

Introducing: Lynette

Meet Lynette Featuring delicate floral embroidery with pale gold accents on softly textured silk velvet, Lynette is a luxe beauty. Lynette's embroidery pattern, inspired by vintage chinoiserie, reveals an elegant detailing when dyed in any...

Introducing: Mahogany

Meet Mahogany Our new hue, Mahogany, is a deep reddish-brown, earthen and lush. Born from a desire for a saturated, earth tone that felt natural but could also offer an elegant juxtaposition to our softer...

Introducing: Austin

  With a relaxed timeless appeal, linen has always been one of our signature fabrics. This season, we introduce Austin — our breathable midweight linen, reimagined.     Austin's clean lines and understated elegance is an evolution...

Join the Renewal

Our answer to a world of mechanized perfection—where seconds and samples are burned, landfilled, and liquidated—is Renewal. How could we do this when each Bella Notte piece is thoughtfully designed, artisan crafted, and dyed to...

Season of Giving

It’s been two years since the tragic loss of lives, homes and land in the North Bay Fires, and a year since the most devastating wildfire in California history. The last few weeks have been uncertain and...

The alchemy of artisanal dyes

Our dye house is right down the street from where we cut, sew, assure quality, and work together as a small family business. As two women-run, multi-generational companies, we’ve worked side by side for over 20 years....

Why we strike

It will take 2,600 years for us to make as many products as a Fast Fashion company makes in one year.  The unsustainability of fast fashion brands is no secret. They pay below poverty wages...

The inherent beauty of linen

Whether you’re packing up your summer linen as we move into the cooler months, or you enjoy sleeping on them all year round, we want to take time to share how special this natural material...

Dad Loves Sweet Dreams Too

With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to focus on the special men in our lives. What papa doesn’t love a good nap or a sweet slumber? Help him rest easy in some...

Introducing: Luna

Luxe and luminous, our Fall 2018 collections enchant with an irresistible iridescence and rich sense of color. Shimmering and fresh, Luna shines like her namesake. With a gentle diamond pattern quilted on silk charmeuse, each...

Introducing: Rosalina

A gradation of watercolor hues are the dreamy backdrop to a secret garden revealed on radiant Rosalina. Complete with graceful birds and full blooms, Rosalina charms in a Cool, Neutral and Warm colorway. Unfolding atop...

Introducing: Cenote

In addition to our fabric collections, a radiant new hue joins the palette: Named after the rich blue-green of magical underwater caverns in Mexico, Cenote has bewitched our hearts. Strikingly brilliant in charmeuse, richly saturated...

Introducing: Paloma

Luminous and luxe, our new collection, Paloma, dazzles in all of our hues. With a shimmering charmeuse body edged in a petite silk velvet flange, this collection adds glamour to any room in your home....

Introducing: Parchment

We’re delighted to introduce you to our new color, Parchment! Perfectly antiqued, it's the neutral you’ve been looking for. Reminiscent of love-worn letters from another era, this creamy hue is tinged with a warm glow,...

Introducing: Eucalyptus

Inspired by the delicate green leaves of its namesake, our new color, Eucalyptus, flows from a soft shade in our linens and cottons, to a shimmering green in charmeuse, to a rich blue-green in our...

Introducing: New Royal Shams

Adele, Loulah and Marseille Royal Shams also join our offering this spring. An exclusive size to Bella Notte, our Royal Shams provide a luxurious anchor for your statement King ensemble – layer them on for...

Introducing: Frida

Our Spring 2018 introductions look at classic Bella Notte textures and tones in a fresh light. Vintage inspired and undeniably romantic, Frida enchants with old-world Spanish colonial charm. With dripping scallops of delicate cotton lace...

Introducing: Carmen

Ribbons and ruffles float sleepily in the afternoon glow; crystals drip on satin, playing with light; and rich, autumn-tinted blooms lay atop lace —bedding as poetry. Our Fall 2017 collection is a love letter to...

Introducing: Vienna

Textural and velvety, Vienna is our rich chenille, whose tonal composition reveals a Renaissance pattern. Both classical and inviting, she provides an elegant canvas for layering. [caption] Vienna Royal Shams and Duvet Cover in Mineral...

Introducing: Rosegold

In addition to our fabric collections, we’re excited to introduce our Accent Color palette, beginning with two rich tones available in a variety of accessory pieces. Rosegold, our copper-blush, is as elegant as she is...

Introducing: Midnight

The second of our two new Accent Colors is Midnight. A rich indigo the color of a moonlit night, Midnight is an instant classic that adds both sophistication and interest to any ensemble.   [caption]...

Introducing: Madera Luxe

Madera, a 100% Tencel wood pulp fiber, is our best-selling sheeting collection. The fluttering material with its buttery hand is irresistible--once you sleep on these sheets nothing else will compare!In light of Madera's success, we...

Introducing: New Color, Pearl

We are excited to announce our new color, Pearl. This nude-like neutral, the shade of a elegant garden rose, falls seamlessly into our palette. Rich and warm in the rayons, soft and neutral in the cottons...

FIXER UPPER BEDDING

Do you have the guts to take on a Fixer Upper? HGTV power couple Joanna and Chip Gaines have become famous for their ability to uncover a diamond in the rough. Their commitment to quality products,...

INTRODUCING: CLOUD & FOG

This season, we have added two colors, Cloud and Fog, that not only echo the blue-grey mood of San Francisco, but beautifully round out our soothing bedroom palette. Cloud is a soft, yet mature, blue,...

BELLA NOTTE LINEN & LACE GUEST TOWELS

We have been offering a variety of guest towels in Frida, Linen Whisper, Olivia, and Josephine Linen to dress up your washroom.   Our Olivia Guest Towel features a Linen body with lace trim. We've dressed up...

BELLA NOTTE BED AND BREAKFAST

There's a magical place across the pond full of tea and crumpets and cottages. Amidst this land of fancy and history nestled snugly in Winchester, England, is a boutique bed and breakfast called Hannah's.The clawfoot...

BELLA NOTTE LINENS IN THE UK

With modest beginnings in the studio garage of Designer Kathleen McCoy, we at Bella Notte Linens are always humbled by attention and accolades received from near and far. The article below comes to us from...

SUMMER BEDDING

While we at Bella are quite fond of our layers, we also know the impact of no-fuss interior design. Simplicity and clean lines can give your own room the feel of a vacation retreat. In...

SOFT HIGH-QUALITY LINEN SHEETS

We don't normally worry too much about the "competition". At Bella Notte we always strive for the highest quality. Whether it's the softness of our garment-dye process, our vibrant color palette, the pride of being...

DOWNTON ABBEY DESIGN INSPIRATION

The entire creative team at Bella; designer Kathleen, stylist Juliet, visual designer Taylor, and even our photographer Jay love the PBS series Downton Abbey. Not just for the scrumptious aristocratic drama and scandal, but for the...

WHY BUY AMERICAN?

The past several years have been financially challenging for the U.S.: natural disasters, unemployment, and the housing bubble burst have touched us all personally or professionally (or both).Fortunately there are signs that America is picking...

ON SET WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JAY GRAHAM

A major source of pride for Bella Notte, second only to our luxurious linens, are our beautiful images. Not only do they reveal the versatility of the line and unique color palette, but the photos...

BEHIND THE DESIGN, PART DEUX

Now that we've been introduced to Kathleen McCoy in Behind the Design Part 1, here's her testimony about who and what inspires her, the sourcing and textures that make Bella Notte stand out as a brand,...

IN BED OPENING IN HAYES VALLEY

HD Buttercup has opened a brand new store, In Bed, in the bustling, eclectic San Francisco neighborhood of Hayes Valley! Complete with custom mattress lines, a gorgeous assortment of accessories and a collection of all natural linens, including Bella...

WHAT IS GARMENT-DYED BEDDING?

If you’re a fan of Bella, have visited the website or own some of our linens, you’ve probably heard us boast about being the pioneers of garment-dyed bedding. But what does garment-dyed mean?While it’s only one part...

WELCOME TO BELLA BLOG!

  Thanks for your interest in the Bella Notte blog! We’ve started a blog to give our stores, customers and fans the inside scoop on who we are as a local business with global distribution. A...