Monday, May 24, 2010

Inspiration!







Most artists want to inspire just as much as wanting to be inspired!

I love how something so small can make one's mind run wild with ideas...so much so, that you can't wait to get home and start creating!

A customer came in today and noticed a wire garland we made from vintage buttons...purely decorative. This got her mind going and creative thoughts flowing...
If you need some inspiration and help with the creative process ...try taking a workshop, this can open up your creative mind and inspire you!

Workshops

Painting with your favorite vintage




Painting with Wine art class (and drink it too!)
instructor: Moira Love
fee: $49 (includes class and dinner)

Use various wines to create a beautiful painting.
Wednesday, June 2, 6:00-9:00pm

**Dinner will accompany this class.
Frida's Table catered by A Moveable Feast

Chicken Torilla Soup
A delicious and beautiful meal that will satisfy your senses!
A rich soup made from freshly roasted tomatoes, red bell peppers, onion, garlic and mild Serrano chilis, which are pureed and then combined with freshly made chicken stock. This hearty soup is filled with chicken breast, roasted corn and herbs, then topped with freshly made tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro and a sprig of epazote. Truly a meal in a bowl.

Served with a crisp salad of greens, jicima, pine nuts and creamy cilantro, pepito dressing. Corn Bread with butter and honey
Strawberry shortcake
Dinner to be served at 6pm.




SUCCULENT WREATH



instructor: Erin Brady

Make a charming wreath using basic tools and supplies.
Materials to bring: gloves....everything else will be provided
**Breakfast will accompany this class.
The instructor will provide the succulents, if you have any special succulents that you would like to bring, snip cuttings, about 2 days early and allow them to callous over (sitting out without soil or water).

Saturday, June 5, 10am-12:30pm OR Wednesday, June 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
Catering provided by A Moveable Feast
A day and menu filled with succulent treats...Fresh fruit, warm blueberry muffins and Mediterranean crustless quiches* with artichoke, tomato, cheese and bacon. Freshly squeezed fruit juice and organic coffee from Jameson's.

fee $48
IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE FOR CLASSES POSTED ABOVE, PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
Class fees are non refundable once payment has been made.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Ever Changing!






Belles Nest is ever changing...we find ourselves constantly remerchandising to always have the store looking fresh! The most exciting are the artisans who continue to surprise with some great merchandise!
Exciting new classes and events are in the works...look for our schedule coming out soon.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

In Gayle We Trust

In Gayle We Trust is the web show that is being filmed at Belles Nest. It's amazing to see the amount of people it takes to put on a production...this is just a two day shoot, and by the looks of things, one would say it's a big movie! This is great for our small town and for the store I hope! Parking was tough, the sidewalks were crowded with the crew, so opted not to stop...but I want to post some pictures, hopefully on Monday!