Jewel Kitty, March 1998- 3/16/2018

The day has arrived. We've all known this day would come. We had prayed that Jewel would go peacefully in her sleep. But proving again and again, that she loved her life, she wouldn't give in to what her body was saying. And today, she was in pain. So we made the hard decision to let her go peacefully.

When we moved from South Carolina to MN in 1998, life was hard. We missed our friends and this state was nothing like South Carolina. And as I reflect on the past 20 years, one thing is clear, Jewel was sent to us right when we needed her. God knew we needed a constant companion. We didn't even know that we needed her. And None of us thought she'd live 20 years. But she has been the best pet we could have ever dreamed of. She never did any of those odd yet funny cat behaviors. She left moms plants alone, she didn't climb curtains or scratch everything in site. When we were kids, Jewel followed us around outdoors, she let us dress her in baby clothes and bonnets. Somewhere there is a photograph of Jewel in a dress and bonnet strapped into a stroller, that was before the digital age. She loved to snuggle. She was a master mouse hunter and for most of her life she refused to eat cat food. She lived on mice she found, chicken, beef and random left overs. She loved gravy. She survived an accident that dislocated her hip but she healed and was stronger than before. We aren't sure what happened, but she had gotten out one night and must've encountered a neighboring cow or something. She's been here through all of our Minnesota memories. It's amazing that I'm 30 and just now having to say goodbye to our childhood pet.

She had the best raccoon tail and the cutest chubbiest face. Her stripes were gorgeous. I'm going to miss her terribly. We all will. Maybe it's for our own comfort while we are still on earth missing them, but thinking of Jewel with a young and strong body running with all of my other pets on golden roads, sounds wonderful. I'll love you always, sweet Jewel. You changed our lives and gave us something special. And I didn't know it as a child, but you were one of the many signs God gave me, to remind me I am seen, I am loved and my feelings matter. God created you for our family. And we are so very grateful. Only He could've written this beautiful pet owning story.

2005

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

FAQ

Che Bella Bows FAQ

What hours are you open?

Che Bella Bows is open Monday-Friday from 9am-

5pm, however orders on our site can be placed 24/7. Please allow 24-48

hours for emails to be answered. 

What about Returns + Exchanges?

We want to make sure you are completely satisfied

with your order. We currently do not offer returns, we do offer exchanges if it’s needed. 

To exchange an item, please contact us at che.bella.bows@gmail.com with your

order number and the item you want to exchange. Once we receive your

item in original, perfect condition, we will give you a shop credit

with the dollar amount in which the item was purchased for, minus a

5% restocking fee.

Do you take custom orders?

Yes we do. Simply email us (che.bella.bows@gmail.com) or message us on Instagram @che.bella.bows

How long will it take for my order to be processed? (Turn around Time) 

This depends on many factors but we strive to have order turn around fall under TWO WEEKS. But if there is a change or an unforeseen circumstance, we do our best to announce that.

 Please allow up to 2 weeks for order processing + shipping (3-5

business days) for in-stock items to arrive at your doorstep. We pride ourselves on staying under a two week turnaround for production. 

Who do you use for shipping? 

USPS

Once shipped, Che Bella Bows is not responsible for any

lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you would like to add insurance

to protect against these instances, please notify Jenni before placing

your order. If any issues arise, please be sure to contact your local

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has been shipped, but that the label has been created. Usually after being printed he order ships the next day. From there it’s up to USPS to scan the package with updates on its travel. 

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 Yes, we proudly ship worldwide! 

Shipping cost ranges from

$7- $10 depending on the destination and the weight of your package. Please remember it may take a while for packages to arrive internationally. Please plan for longer shipping time for your order to arrive at your home.

We are not responsible for any customs or duties fees. We are not

responsible for any lost or stolen packages. We are not in control once the packages are dropped off at the post office. 

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"Shipping Address Change”. 

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Please make sure to verify all items being purchased prior to checkout. Once your order is placed, you have 1 hour to contact us to change it. After that we may Already be working on your order.

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Any discount codes must be presented at checkout to be valid. Discount codes are not valid on previous purchases. Only one discount may be used per transaction. Store credits cannot be combined with discounts. But they can be used on storewide sales! 

What are your Terms of Use + Liability? 

Che Bella Bows will not be held liable for any

accidental occurrences. Items are not meant to be toys. Children are NOT to be left alone with their bows, headwraps or bibs. They are accessories. 

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We are very active on Instagram. We try and answer back within 24 hours. Please make sure to email us at Che.bella.bows@gmail.com if you want to collaborate, order wholesale, or design a custom order. 

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Keep in mind that emails over the weekend may be responded to on our

next business day.

Thank you and God Bless!

-Jenni & Yvonne