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"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

We are excited to introduce you to the newest addition to our Guest Towel selection — meet our Ines Guest Towel!      Inspired by artisan textiles from ancient lands, Ines features a textural cotton embroidery...

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...

Every bedding and home linens order placed between October 1st -15th will receive a surprise gift based on order value! Gifts will be awarded by email within 72 hours of an order being placed with us. ...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

Like most of you, we've been adjusting to our new reality of working from home. While we balance kids, meetings, meals, and our own physical and mental health, we've been gathering tips and tricks from...

  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...

  Dyeing silks, linens, and velvets in an array of unique hues is at the core of who we are and what inspires us. This season, we embraced our love of color in the bedroom...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This fall, we've added to our core collections as well. Helane welcomes a Duvet Cover - soft, romantic, and backed in lustrous Madera Luxe, this piece is as irresistible to gaze upon as it is...

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....

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,...

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...

North Bay Fire Victims Sleep in Comfort with Luxury Bedding Donated by Bella Notte Linens [caption] Luxury linens company donates $165,500 of  bedding to displaced families to make new housing “feel like home” [/caption] Novato,...

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...

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...

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...

We have fallen in love with our perfectly proportioned 16x36 Lumbar Pillow! With her ideal dimensions, one Lumbar fits nicely on a Queen while either one or two display beautifully on a King. Due to...

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...

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...

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]...

California is for lovers too! Dreamed up, designed, and created in the beautiful Bay Area, our romantic linens in an array of soft hues help set the mood--especially our new color, Pearl. The shade of...

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...

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...

Our ever-beloved Cotton Velvet returns with Helane, finished with a petite Satin ruffle. Offered in a Deluxe Sham, Euro Sham and Kidney Pillow, as well as a Baby Blanket and Crib Bumper, her vintage charm...

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,...

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,...

We are so proud to have boutiques all over the country who have stayed loyal throughout the many iterations of color and trends in Bella Notte's designs. The economy and retail landscape have changed as...

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...

While all of Bella Notte's products are easy care (they don't have to be dry cleaned, pressed, or ironed), we do have specific care instructions that allow for the longevity of your linens. No one...

Whether dressing a cozy retreat in your home or creating a picture perfect display in your store, you'll want to make a bed that checks all the boxes: comfortable, inviting, and beautiful. Here's some tips...

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...

Wooly and warm, our new Winter White refreshes a favorite bedroom color. Softer and not quite as stark as our classic White, but still cooler than Champagne, you'll find this to be an instant stocking...

We are excited to announce that Bella Notte Linens is a finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards! We are featured in the Design - Textiles category, see our nomination here) and you can...

Kathleen McCoy, Bella Notte's designer and founder, started with just a few bolts of Linen and a vision for a bedding line that would be simultaneously couture and family friendly watch her interview. Over the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

If you've pored over a carefully crafted Inspiration Book, felt the luxurious textures of our silk satin and velvet, or cuddled up in your own bed dressed with dreamy Bella linens—you know that Bella Notte...

[caption] Stylist, Juliet White with Bella mascot, Lucy [/caption]   Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the imagination and artistic aptitude of a stylist? We caught up with our style...

With so many textures and tones in each Bella Notte line, it can be difficult to know where to begin building the perfect bed. The yearly inspiration books are created to demonstrate an infinite array...

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...

At Bella Notte we pride ourselves on being eco-conscious and resourceful. We take measures in each step of the manufacturing process to reduce our environmental impact—doing our part as a local business in the beautiful...

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...

  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...