Blog entries

Why Professional Paint Prep Is Key To Beautiful Paint

Fri, 13 May 2011 21:34:16 +0100

Yesterday I wrote about why it is worth a few extra dollars to buy quality paint. I have to say, however, the best paint on the market isn’t worth spending any money on if you are not going to invest in proper preparation. Let’s stick with my earlier “bad bartending analogy”. How happy will you be if your Patron Silver Margarita is presente...

Buying Quality When It Is Time To Paint The Town

Thu, 12 May 2011 23:53:58 +0100

At one point in my career I was managing a decorating center that offered a high quality paint at the tune of about $32.00 a gallon. Often times, I spoke with people who wanted my personal service of color consulting, but then admitted they wanted to take my color chip elsewhere to buy the paint. $32.00 gallon was “too expensive...

When The List Is Long - It's Time To Call a Handyman!

Sat, 07 May 2011 02:14:38 +0100

I have had my fair share of unfinished projects lurking around my house. I have made lists, updated lists, edited lists, lost lists, and created new lists. I recently came across a list from over ten years ago, for a house that I no longer own. I almost mailed the list to the current homeowners, with a big “Did this ever get done?” scrawled acros...

Not All Power Washers Are Created Equal

Thu, 05 May 2011 01:11:26 +0100

In today’s economy, many homeowners are faced with maintaining their home on a tighter budget. Some tasks that they would normally hire a contractor for, may fall into the “I can do that myself” category. Take caution, however, it is important for a homeowner to know that some tasks should be left to a professiona...

Do You Know What Kitchen Cabinetry To Buy in Sarasota/Bradenton?

Mon, 02 May 2011 23:58:28 +0100

For many people, browsing the kitchen department of the local big box home improvement store is enough to satisfy their research when planning a new kitchen. This approach however, may leave them feeling shorthanded when they discover their new kitchen isn’t exactly what they dreamed of.

Remodeling your kitchen can be one of the best investments a home owner...

Add Pressure Washing to your Spring Cleaning List in Sarasota / Bradenton

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:42:34 +0100

My mom has had a magnet on her refrigerator that reads “Housework is something that no one notices unless you don’t do it”. The same can be said about power washing the exterior of your home. When it comes to home improvement “to-do” lists, we often think of the big projects like kitchen and bathroom remodels...

Choosing New Paint Colors For Your Home?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:24:57 +0100

Fashions in color come and go. It starts on the runway and then shows up in our home. There are many ways to infuse color into our home, as they appear in furnishings, draperies, and carpeting. The most popular and time tested way to decorate with color in your home, however, is through the use of paint. Widely available in endless choices of color, paint is an easy way to trans...

Need to Hire a Painting Contractor in the Sarasota Bradenton Area?

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:47:53 +0100

Painting your house or business is more than a decorative improvement, it's an investment. Carefully selecting your painter will increase the return on your investment. Having a contractor on your property for the duration of your project, should be as little of a disturbance as possible &ndash...

Celebrating The Next Step To Expansion For Bella Luna of Sarasota

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:53:47 +0100

The mood was festive, while David Black, CEO of Bella Luna cut the ceremonial ribbon at last night's Grand Opening Event for the new Luxury Kitchen Showcase. As he took a few moments to thank the supportive crowd for attending - he was surprised with himself to be overwhelmed with emotion. Business, for many individuals, is muc...

Rave Reviews By Guests of Masterworks Luxury Home Tour

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:08:35 +0100

David and Cathy Black graciously opened their doors to the attendees of Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks Luxury Home Tour last Friday. Mrs. Black (pictured here on the left) greets Peg Capozzi of Englewood. Peg joined the tour on the recommendation of her friend and neighbor. The 5,806 sq. foot home beautifully showcased the exemplary work ...

Bella Luna Nominated for Frank G. Berlin, Small Business of the Year Award

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:24:31 +0100

SARASOTA, FL, March 8, 2011 – Bella Luna Services, Inc. has been nominated for the 2011 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business of the Year Awards presented by The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in the Small Business of the Year category.

A well-established award in Sarasota, this award is aimed to honor greater Sarasota’s small business entrepreneurs since 1991. Bella Luna’s President and CEO, David Black attended t...

Luxury Kitchen Showcase Opens at Westfield Southgate

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:02:42 +0100

Shoppers at Westfield Southgate are noticing an exciting new presence along the main concourse of the Sarasota's premier shopping destination. Bella Luna Services has opened their Luxury Kitchen Showcase inviting shoppers to step into a first for Westfield Southgate - a high end kitchen model.

The residential kitchen model w...

Bella Luna Begins Work on Luxury Kitchen Showcase Opening At Westfield Southgate

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:57:09 +0100

Work has begun on the new Bella Luna Luxury Kitchen Showcase in the promenade of Westfield Southgate!

The Luxury Kitchen Showcase will be a first for Westfield Southgate. Bella Luna Services sees this as an important extension to the Design Center, located at their Corporate Office in the N...

Bella Luna Grand Home Renovation To Be Featured on Luxury Home Tour

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:53:55 +0100

The home of Bella Luna's owners, David and Cathy Black, is one of 10 Luxury Sarasota area homes presented by Michael Saunders & Company, Christie's International Real Estate and Sarasota Magazine for the Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks Showcase - A Tour of Luxury Homes on March 4th and 5th.

The Cancer Support Community and Lakewood Ranch Community Alliance Networking Event

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:21:34 +0100

Tanya Holland, National Sales Director for Bella Luna will be in attending tonight's Lakewood Ranch Community Alliance (LWRBA) FEBRUARY NETWORKING SOCIAL ~ CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

The Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community) www.cancersupportsuncoast.org will host the event.

Guests will stroll through their Tai Chi lawns and trails, see the Bridge of Hope arch, dining terrace and healing garden areas.

Many of LWRBA members helped design, bui...

Resolve to Treat Your Florida Home Right This Year!

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:13:09 +0100

The new year often sparks a renewed commitment to our health and well being. Gym memberships are at their highest. To invest time in your health is a smart move. But what have you resolved about your largest financial investment?
The old expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is not only true for us, but true when dealing with your Flor...

Coming Soon! Bella Luna Kitchen Showcase at Westfield Southgate's Mall

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:08:54 +0100

Bella Luna will soon introduce a highly stylized, luxury, custom Kitchen Showcase at Westfield's Southgate Mall!

The Showcase will allow homeowners to see the quality, innovation and features that a well designed kitchen by Bella Luna offers.

Partnering with Ferguson's Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and Finecraft Custom Cabinetry, the showcase will feature top quality appliances and equipment including a Sub-Zero refrigerator.