Spotlight on Bella Cosa
Bella Cosa
Christy Pardini and Kelly Dempsey
3803 Atlantic Ave.
562-426-2100
www.bellacosaboutique.com
shopbellacosa@gmail.com
BK: How long have you been in business:
BC: 3 months
BK: What prompted you to open your business in Bixby Knolls?
BC: Christy and I both live in the community, and we wanted to provide the residents of Bixby Knolls with an upscaled boutique that carries items for the family. Our items are hand crafted or up-cycled to add a “green” aspect. We feel that Atlantic should be and will be the next Second Street of Long Beach, and we wanted to positively contribute to rebuilding the street.
BK: What realizations have you made regarding your customers and their affect on your business?
BC: The people of Bixby Knolls have been unbelievably supportive and gracious to Bella Cosa. We’ve found the community to be quite close knit and word of mouth has truly helped our business! People want to support the businesses on Atlantic; we need to give them what they want.
BK: What makes your business different?
BC: We focus on goods that are hand-crafted, upcycled and repurposed. We also offer a community meeting spot to local groups such as LB Creative and we are beginning classes which promote everyone’s inner artist as well as natural health.
BK: What role in the community does your business fill?
BC: In Atlantic Avenue’s revitalization, Bella Cosa provides a “Second Street” type boutique to the Bixby Knolls residents. Bella Cosa offers one of a kind items at affordable prices. From jewelry to the garden, Bella Cosa has items for the whole family! We are kid and pet friendly!
BK: Summarize your business:
BC: Our Motto, “Designs for Life with the Planet in Mind”
We are a service retailer striving to make our community stronger environmentally and socially. We promote local artists and offer green, one of a kind items to our clients.