By Stephanie Scarci, Editorial Intern Gladys Magazine
Having the opportunity to work with the amazing photographer Cameron of DCprostudio for Gladys Magazine was a thrill, but the amazing venue in which we shot the editorial totally blew me away! As we drove about half hour from the Washington DC area, we came to the little town of Aldie. Here is where the Bella Villa Antiques Shop is located. Absolutely an awesome place to do an "old Hollywood Glamour" shoots. The place is filled with so many amazing pieces of furniture and nick-knacks. You could get lost just in looking at everything the place has to offer. The arrangements, the settings, the wall hangings, and the color schemes: everything is meticulously placed! The owner, Rosanna Smith, greeted us with open arms and she went out of her way to accommodate the crew. In addition to the huge and fabulous location, it offers vintage rentals, a bridal registry and so much more! Although the current site is under renovations, be sure to view the shutterfly site to see everything Bella Villa has to offer. I asked Rosanna to share a little about Bella Villa and how it has evolved. After reading her description, you can understand why it is so charming and endearing.
Nestled in the historic village of Aldie, VA, Bella Villa is a 3,000+ sq ft boutique shop locally owned by Rosanna F. Smith, and operated by a talented team of folks who love what they do and strive to exceed expectations. Situated in a stone-covered multi-room home from the early 1900's the shop offers a vast and diverse selection of quality vintage and antique furniture, home decor accessories and architecturals both for purchase and for rent. The multi-colored plaster walls offer a unique Anthropologie-like backdrop for the edited collection of unique vintage items. Since 2007, visitors have found both traditional and painted furniture, American-made garden urns, tufted sofas and chairs, gorgeous chandeliers, rustic European baskets, pottery and linens, French and Italian decor, as well as vintage tools, hunting and sporting goods. In addition, Bella Villa offers affordable and high-quality upholstery services, interior and event design services, as well as photo shoot opportunities. The shop is open Wednesday thru Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 12pm -5pm and by appointment.
Bella Villa's work has been featured in several magazine publications and blogs including: Weddings Unveiled Magazine Fall 2012 & Fall 2013, Engaged Magazine (Feb 2013), Southern Living Weddings Magazine (Jan 2013), Fashion Faces Magazine (Aug 2013), Style Me Pretty Blog, Wedding Chicks Blog, Green Wedding Shoes Blog, and now Gladys Magazine! For more information about Bella Villa, contact Rosanna Funiciello Smith at 571.921.0356 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit Bella Villa in the village of Aldie, VA.
Bella Villa
39478 John Mosby Hwy (Rte 50)
Aldie, Virginia 20105
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www.bellavillashop.shutterfly.com
Contact: Rosanna Funiciello Smith
571.921.0356
Hours: Wed-Sat 11am -6pm
Sun: 12pm-5pm
