Sunday, August 29, 2010

Artist Reception
Friday, September 10, 6-8:30pm



Fifi Flowers
Painter of Whimsy and Fun with a Parisian flair

Fifi says life should be full of WHIMSY and FUN... beautiful things that surround her daily life are what inspire her to paint! Setting a mood...playing with colour...experimenting with patterns and textures... painting on canvas, paper or working on an interior design... Art is an experience that transcends all cultural boundaries... it makes us feel! Fifi has a bachelor's degree in Art and a minor in Art History from
California Polytechnic University and attended UCLA Film School for Production Design.
See more paintings by Fifi Flowers via her official website.
www.AtelierdeFifi.com

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Six Month Anniversary!

It is so hard to believe Belles Nest is in it's sixth month of business! We just had Chris' art exhibit...we think his work is very cool. A good time was had by all and what a wonderful response he received. It was a beautiful night and the back patio was the perfect setting. At the conception of Belle's Nest, featuring an artist and having the receptions every month was something we really wanted to do. This was merely to give an aspiring artist or seasoned artist exposure and at the same time make for a nice evening to relax, socialize and as always...inspire, be inspired and talk "art."

As we continue to settle in, our minds never sleep! With the holidays quickly approaching, new merchandise is slowly coming in from many of our marvelous crafter's. New cards from Erin Sloan just arrived, beautiful pottery from Lori Koop... her signature words of inspiration! Great new tiles from Ramona Paloma and cool prints by Anna See are just a few items to come look at.
If there is something you want us to carry, please let us know ~ we will do our best to find it for you.
Furniture pieces are finally for sale...they will be posted on flicker soon if you can't make it in.
Custom work is also being offered by us and many vendors! If you are looking for gifts for your clients, corporate gifts, party favors, bridal party gifts, etc....please consider us ~ we can create something very special for you.
We appreciate all feedback and love your suggestions....so for now, THANK YOU for following us, shopping with us and supporting "hand made"!!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Artist Reception

CHRIS DODGE
ARTIST RECEPTION
AUGUST 20
6-8PM
join us for some wine, and light appetizers!


Artist Chris Dodge writes...
Painting is highly therapeutic for me. My subjects gravitate towards things I enjoy, interesting compositions, or things that I think are amusing. I have a tendency to lean towards food and animal portraits. I'm not trying to paint subjects that will necessarily sell or help me gain popularity. I've found that by painting with an honest agenda, my artwork has a way of organically finding its own audience.


Wednesday, August 4, 2010

New Products




Beautiful bowls, mugs and planters just arrived from CG Ceramics...









Come see and feel the new Pillows from Out of Necessity. Denise always combines the nicest patterns and picks just beautiful fabrics...you can never have too many pillows!!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Gleena



New porcelain dishes from "gleena" have worked there way from Rhode Island all the way to our shop...and they are beautiful! The patterns are lovely and the dishes are so one of a kind, any kitchen counter or cabinet would scream for joy.

Merchandise

We brought in a selection of books for the garden, organic living, home and crafts...a new grouping of table top books is arriving soon.

Mixing the old with new...vintage pillows and bags, they are so pretty!
Selling monsters and one of a kind gifts for kids...they create a very special gift!

Summer has certainly arrived! The heat is pretty intense so we've been spending much time inside rather than the patio moving and re merchandising ...no surprise! The never ending changing of the shop ~ at times we laugh at ourselves in exhaustion, but in the end the shop looks pretty fresh and we're happy!

Mosaic Workshop




Thursday we had another workshop for kids...it was a nice turnout and again, the kids are so creative! They seemed to enjoy themselves and made mosaic pots and planted succulents. Most of the project started off as gifts for others, but in the end, most of the kids didn't think they were going to be able to part with their new mosaic.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Handmade Banners!



OUr first workshop for kids ~ what fun it was, what great banners they made! We look so forward to our next weeks class...
Making mosaic pots!

Friday, June 25, 2010

Artist Reception


Artist Reception

James Faulkner

Friday, June 25
6-8pm

Belle's Nest
55 N. Baldwin Ave

Wine and light appetizers will be served