Signs of True Love ~ A Contest Winner

Sugarboo Print

I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine.

Recently we hosted a giveaway called 'Signs of True Love', asking readers to submit their love stories to us, just in time for Valentine's Day.

We received stories of young love, house love, unconventional love and more... It was difficult to choose but, in the end decided on one special story that touched our hearts.

Kaitlyn was our winner. Here is her story, in her own words...

"I was 13 when I first met her. We went to the same high school, were in the same group of friends, and ended up going to the same college; her one year later than myself. The summer prior to her first quarter at college, her previous relationship crumbled and she was heartbroken, so I stepped up to the plate as best friend and did my best to comfort and keep her mind off of her devastation. Little did I know that by doing so it would change my whole life. Over that summer I fell completely head over heels for her, just completely denying it due to the fact that a) she was a girl, I was a girl and I hadn't stepped into that territory yet, and b) I was currently in a 3 year relationship. At college we were inseparable and as numerous problems kept tearing at me from my current relationship, being around her drove me insane though I was incomplete denial of it and jealous of every person she pursued and who pursued this insanely intelligent, beautiful, sexy, hilarious best friend of mine . Fast forward. New Year's Eve. We're ringing in the new year with some champagne and mixed drinks when my reservations go out the window and I hug her so tight so she knows how much I care about her and need her and love her. And then we're kissing and I'm on fire. I have never felt like this in my entire life. All of my senses are peaking and this is a high I can't and will never be able to get enough of. I tell my boyfriend and we break up, but this is not simple. This is not easy. This is messy and heart wrenching and horrible and after a couple weeks and various inappropriate actions I decide that he can't handle this and we need to not see each other for awhile. He stalks us for two months plus. He memorizes our schedules and shows up outside our classes before and after. He breaks into our dormitory buildings on multiple occasions and just loiters outside of them waiting. We don't eat. We don't sleep. But we have each other. And it's exciting and fresh and comforting and wonderful and the purest thing that I have ever known or will ever know. My ex and I never speak again. I come out to my family after a couple months (I was raised strict southern baptist and the rest of my family is still practicing). This does not go smoothly either, though I'm used to being the black sheep. But this is different. My mother is crying and screaming to my father "How could we have done this Gerry?". Done what? I'm in love and the happiest and most comfortable I've been with myself... ever. My mother doesn't speak to me for several weeks and this hurts more than I had imagined. But I know what's right. I can feel it in my heart and no outdated religious doctrine can even attempt to tell me otherwise. Things are much better now. While my relationship of almost 3 years is still not fully accepted by my family and definitely not at all by society (we've been shot at with a bb gun in Kentucky, groped and harassed by male college students, among various other altercations) her family is being phenomenal. We're planning on moving to New York soon to finish school and start our lives together. I think this will be the most exciting adventure yet."

CONGRATULATIONS, Kaitlyn!You get your choice of either of these delicious signs from Sugarboo:

All You Need is Love Sign

~or~

You Have My Whole Heart

Special thanks to all who entered.
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Bella Notte Linens February Update

Bella Notte Linens has announced the 2012 introductions and discontinued colors and items.

We are so happy to announce two new gorgeous colors.

Pacific, an elegant, subtle blue-green that flows harmoninously with the rest of the colors. Pacific is the perfect accent to any bed.

Rose Quartz, a beautiful antique rose, soft and sophisticated. It is sweet when paired with White and Petal in a pastel crib, while lending itself equally to the bohemian whimsy of a queen bed stacked high with Fawn, Ginger and a splash of Adagio.

And then there is a new texture, Vivianne, a lightweight large-scale, botanical jacquard. A truly beautiful pattern soft and subtle in lighter tones, while truly breathtaking in darker colors where the floral pattern can be seen in full bloom.

Now to get to the discontinued colors...We are sad to see these colors go but if you need to add anything to add anything to a bed you already created then you can still order up until April. So we are saying goodbye to Charcoal, Crimson, Cypress, Ink, Ocean, Pistachio and Spice.

Also discontinued are the textures Dawson and Peony. If you need these textures contact us quickly as once the fabric is gone it is gone.

As always Lavender Fields offers free design assistance and would be happy to put the Bella Notte Linens bed or crib of your dreams together with you.

Newly added to our online store is Allysa, Madera and Homespun. All gorgeous alone or mixed together.

Making room for new arrivals....Save on Sale Items

As we make room for our new Spring arrivals we are cleaning house and added some great items to our sale section. Take 10% off all sale items by entering code Sale at checkout. Quantities are limited so shop soon.