There is nothing better than one stop shopping and that is what you will find at Bella Garden Apparel & Accessories Boutique in FishHawk. The store recently expanded and the owners are celebrating with special events for its customers throughout the year. On November 3 you
can meet Hontu Treasures' jewelry designer Pati Uzar and "co-create" a custom "Astrological Birth Moment" piece of jewelry. If you are interested you will need to schedule an appointment in advance by calling Bella Garden.

Partners Stacey Recktenwald and Maria Malec will commemorate the store’s first anniversary beginning November 9 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. with a fashion show, specials, drawings,  refreshments. "There will be representatives from Vera Bradley, Brighton and
Tommy Bahama as well," adds Malec. The fun continues Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
with hourly specials, refreshments and the chance to win a Vera Bradley or Brighton
accessory. A unique feature of Bella Garden is that you don't have to worry about bringing your children there. Mothers themselves, Malec says "We took that into consideration and built a special room for kids to play with Webkinz, which we also carry, complete with a computer hooked up to only the Webkinz site."

Both partners are always ready to offer great gift ideas and say, "Customer service is our  number one priority," with Recktenwald adding, "I like to treat people the way I want to be treated." While you are there be sure to fill out a wish list, not only to hopefully receive the products from family and friends, but birthdays will be recognized as well. FishHawk resident Marshall Goldberg frequents the store and says "I love to surprise my wife with gifts and it's treat to have this store so close." Goldberg adds he is also a Tommy Bahama fan and glad Bella
Garden carries the men's line. Mary Cafafelli is a regular from Riverview and says, "I think
the selection here is wonderful whether you are shopping for a child, man or woman."

Bella Garden is on FishHawk Crossing Blvd. in the Publix anchored Plaza and for more information you can call 662-1300.