08/18/2010 11:48 AM
Betty Belts/ Betty B. Ocean Inspired Accessories all over the ASR SWIM 2011 Fashion Show
This is something really cool from the ASR Trade show last weekend. We gave them a box of our hottest accessories and they ended up on almost every model in the show. Here’s an opportunity to see great ways to style the goods. My favorite is the two of my white bangles stacked with two black [...]

06/11/2010 03:42 PM
Betty Belts Owner Donna von Hoesslin in Wall Street Journal Magazine
I always wanted to be in Fast Company Magazine, and I’m pretty sure that will still happen one day. But for now I’ll have to settle for the Wall Street Journal Magazine. Full page. Me. Surfing. With a big smile on my face. Life is good. Life needs a LIKE button. Photo Copyright David Pu’u

05/02/2010 02:58 PM
Cause Collection – Four Surfers | Four Designs | Four Causes
I have a beautiful new collection coming out shortly (check www.BettyBelts.com starting May 10th). I’ve been busy tying up all the loose ends to get it on the site and available to you. Meanwhile, my S.O. David Pu’u, who shot all the designs and the women behind them, Team Betty, wrote a beautiful piece on [...]

04/28/2010 05:24 PM
Keeping Your Silver Polished and Pretty Without Toxic Chemicals
Working with sterling silver every day for several years now, I’ve learned a lot, even made a few cool discoveries about how to optimize it’s care. Here are some tips. What makes silver tarnish? All silver will tarnish, even the high quality stuff like Tiffany and Betty B. Exposure to various elements (including plain old air) will [...]

04/05/2010 05:47 PM
What We Do.
David Pu’u is, as you probably already know, a very gifted photographer of beautiful things. He and I are both blessed to work with some amazing people, including twins Hailey and Sierra Partridge. Here is his most recent blog about what that means… Model Models by David Pu’u Recently, NYC based production company Silent Crow was in [...]

02/18/2010 10:06 AM
Betty Belts in the Media: Donna’s a Cover Girl!
Wow, I’m blown away! I’m a “Cover Girl” today! Check out this inspiring article below from this week’s VC Reporter… Commerce, Compassion and Community by Claudia Pardo McFayden The sweet scent of African freesia wafting through the store and onto the street entices visitors into the carefully decorated eclectic space that is Betty Belts. Cradled in a corner just off [...]

02/02/2010 09:53 AM
Modern Procrastination (Seth’s Blog)
Don’t miss Seth Godin’s Blog today Modern Procrastination. I’ve fallen victim to this… But usually I challenge the Status Quo. In fact I now no longer acknowledge the existence of it… Food for thought. Short read. Seth is always brilliant. Read his new book “Linchpin” if you want to really make a difference or of you [...]

12/31/2009 10:11 AM
A New Year of Appreciation
The beautiful Balinese people who I have been working with for six years now on the production of Betty Belts and Betty B. can teach us a lot about generosity, love and appreciation. One thing I have never seen among the Balinese is a sense of entitlement. They practice gratitude every day with their daily [...]

12/01/2009 09:58 AM
Betty B on the Green T Show!
Check out “Green T” Tamara wearing the Betty B. “Hala” recycled glass necklace and wood peace earrings at Nicole Sherwin’s Green Lounge! Green T at the Green Lounge with Nicole Sherwin

11/06/2009 12:29 PM
New Designs!
Our sweetest new designs are ready for you!In time for your holiday giving and wishing. Here’s a taste, click on any to go see the rest! With lots of  love from your favorite Betty! Come see my new sea glass designs and why beach glass is such a cherished ocean gem for the most unique jewelry! Come see the [...]