Fine Gifts and Italian Dinnerware | La Bella Vita | Historic Little Italy, Cleveland Ohio

Holiday Art Walk Private Shopping Event

Holiday Art Walk begins Friday, December 2 in Historic Little Italy.  For three days, all boutiques and galleries open their doors for long hours of special trunk shows, discounts and special offers in an unbelievable party atmosphere that actually makes shopping fun!  That is The Holiday Art Walk. . . .But…

Don’t Miss The Private Party Inside the Walk Party Weekend!

This year La Bella Vita joins Pennello Gallery in a special offer to avoid the masses at a private party on Saturday morning from 9AM to Noon.  Shop at Pennello with Vodka and Latkes and enjoy Pete’s famous Bloody Marys and bagels at La Bella Vita.  For the first time in 10 years, La Bella Vita is ON SALE! For those of you that know our store, you know this is a once in 10 year offer.  Check out our list and check it twice and we don’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice…Just make your reservations by Thursday, December 1…space is limited (check below for details).

La Bella Vita ON SALE LIST…

This is a real deal…no exchanges or returns…all sales final…

-VIETRI special orders on dinnerware $500 and up, 20% off (one sale limited per customer).

-VIETRI free ornament with purchase of $100 or more of VIETRI holiday product. (Excludes discounted products).

-VIETRI discontinued and overstock product 20% to 50% off

-Our fabulous wrought iron/marble serveware 10-20% off all in-stock product

-All purses 20% off

-Buy two $29 scarves, get the third $29 one FREE!

-All Jewelry 10% off

-Storewide specials up to 50% off! … Look for the special santa signs!

Click here for a preview of our 3 Hour Sale!

Make Your Reservations Now.

Limited Space Available…

Call:  216 421-1717

-$10 per person or $15 per couple in advance.

-Reservation fee is non-refundable for no-shows.

-Fee is refunded against purchases during 3 hour event.

Little Italy Holiday Weekend

Little Italy, Cleveland, OH celebrates the 4 day Columbus day holiday terminating with the City’s Columbus Day Parade winding through the neighborhood with afternoon luncheons and other activities.  Shops and restaurants doors are open and tables overflowing with people on the sidewalk as the sun shines on Cleveland’s Historic Fun Spot this weekend.  Before the leaves turn bright and the air crisps, join us for the last warm blasts of  early fall.

La Bella Vita kicked off their new 600 square feet expansion at the October Art Walk with big crowds leaving with  hats, purses, scarves, jewelry and bling from the new Diva shop.  Big success resulted in big rush re-orders for this weekend.  Also pre-selling VIETRI’s Italian Santa serve/giftware…right out of the box!  First pick of the season.

La Bella Vita hours:  Friday, October 7 Noon to 9PM…Saturday, Noon to 9PM and Sunday, Noon to 6PM.  Monday Columbus Day Parade begins at Noon.  La Bella Vita opens after the parade until 3PM.

Check out other event  highlights on our neighborhood’s official Little Italy website.

Little Italy Art Walk Starts Friday, September 30!

Grand Opening Party at La Bella Vita!

September 30th kicks off our Grand Opening for our new gallery.  In over 600 additional square feet, we have expanded our giftware lines and added back our Lady’s accessory business!  You love our bracelets, now you will love our scarves, hats, jewelry and other fantastic doo dads that make us ladies dazzle!

Introducing VIETRI’s new Lastra stoneware…Actually restaurant grade durability from Italy!   La Bella Vita is one of VIETRI’s showcase, VILLA VIETRI, stores with the largest assortments and first introductions.  See it at La Bella Vita first!  Also previewing Christmas, Old St. Nick pattern with over 20 new items!  Great collectibles for the connoisseur of Italian giftware.

Our popular Tuscan serve ware has a home of its own in our new store space with over 75 great pieces for serving and decorating, Tuscan style.

Grand Opening begins at 5PM Friday, September 30 to 9PM.  Great prices for gift buying!  Get in the spirit and whirl through a taste of what’s coming up…

June Art Walk Countdown…

It’s time to SAVE THE DATE for the June Art Walk in Historic Little Italy.  But, La Bella Vita can’t  fit it all into just 3 days!  So, we added a Preview Party on Thursday, June 2nd.  We have so many loyal friends of La Bella Vita that always ask why we don’t have a special preview night to offer people a chance to get first pick and a less hectic shopping experience.  So, we did it!

IT’S A PARTY!  June 2 from 5PM to 9PM.  Introducing a magnificent new line of ceramics from Italy, Fortunata.  Meet founder Margaret Proctor and have her sign your new treasure.  Etna Ristorante is catering, wine and martini bar and Corbo’s for the finishing touch and private shopping…What could be better…well…Valet parking on the corner of Mayfield and Murray Hill!  Reservations are required before May 30 by calling 216 421-1717.  $10 per person or $15 per couple by credit card when you call to reserve*.  Hurry, space is limited.

Check out a small sample of 4 days of Art Walk at La Bella Vita…La Bella Vita Party Night

*Your fee will be credited against purchases during the night of the party.  No refunds for cancellations or no shows in order to offset expenses.

La Bella Vita top 5 Mother’s Day gifts

Give Mamma what she wants! After 9 years and hundreds of Mother’s Day gifts wrapped, delivered and delighted, we know what Mamma wants.  Here are the 5 top gifts from our store in Historic Little Italy:

#1  Starting at $19, creatively gift boxed and sparkling, our bracelets are unsurpassed in value and    dazzling fashion.  Although fine serve ware and giftware is our main businesses, these bracelets keep people coming back and buying for every special occasion.  You just can’t miss with this incredible gift.  Looks like $50 to $150 and only costs $19.  It’s a treasure!  Over 400 new bracelets in all colors and metals just arrived yesterday!

#2  Another favorite is our cauldron made soap by Nesti Dante from Florence, Italy.  Mothers (and non-mothers) are addicted to this very fine soap and come back again and again to buy their favorite or select a new one from over 25 scents and natural ingredient values.  From fruit, to herbs and flowers and oils, Nesti Danti is a rare find and one of the top 5 gifts that Mamma will love.  Put it in a small planting pot from Tuscany and have us put on a bow and sparkles and you have a fantastic gift for under $39!

#3Delightful planting pots from Tuscany range in color and price and will be cherished

especially with a flower in it!  Bring your flower in it’s jiffy pot and we will make it look fantastic for you with bows and sparkles.  These handmade pots range in price from $25 to over $250 for the big, very big plants.  Whatever your budget, this is a very special gift that is sure to bring a smile.

4. Fine, hand painted serve pieces are works of art and we have hundreds to choose from.  Even though you may want her to fill it up with your favorite treats, Mamma will see it as a work of art and a gift from your heart.  Prices range from $30 to $200 and up depending on the size and degree of hand work and country of origin (Italy or Turkey for hand painted, Portuguese for solid bakeware).

5.  The ultimate Mother’s day gift from La Bella Vita is a GIFT CERTIFICATE!  Your mother loves to browse and play in our store.  Either a gift with a certificate attached or just the certificate, it’s all good!

Make your Mother Proud!  Shop La Bella Vita this weekend during our extended hours:

Friday, May 6, 1PM to 8PM

Saturday, May 7, 10AM to 8PM

Sunday, May,8, Noon to 5PM…cookies and tea for Mamma!

Happy Mother’s Day!…La Bella Vita