Gift Ideas: Inspirational Decorative Signs and Frames from Danielson Designs

Profound words, thoughtful words and sometimes hilarious words for every occasion, a Danielson Designs frame or sign is always a heart-warming gift. Each Danielson Design frame and sign is masterfully distressed by hand, giving a truly unique and aesthetically designed product that would make a beautiful gift and addition to any home. All signs and frames are made in the US from recycled wood and water based finishes. Some examples of these fun signs are “If you are lucky enough to live at the beach, you are lucky enough” or “Home is where your story begins” and ‘May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes” or "It’s the cat’s house we just pay the mortgage".   

Vance Kitira Timber Candles

Vance Kitira Timber candles are available for fall 

and the upcoming holidays in rich seasonal colors.

Meet and Greet Artists/Art Show at Bliss 101

Meet Spencer Reynolds of Oregon 

and Jordan & Deb Hetrick of Encinitas 

Friday, October 7th 

6 pm 

at Bliss 101 

Spencer Reynolds lives and paints full time in a small southern Oregon

town called Brookings. His parents encouraged him to paint and surf in the Pacific Northwest from a very young age. His original oil paintings are on 95% recycled wood. When you see Spencer Reynolds' paintings you can tell immediately that he is an avid surfer. Spencer said he predominately uses very bright colors in all of his paintings since Oregon has a more rugged terrain, it often rains and the water and air temperatures are colder. 

Come view the refreshing slices of paradise and colorful fine art tropical photography by Deb and Jordan Hetrick of Encinitas. Their beginnings started at the water’s edge in Australia and Hawaii. To give their nature photographs a life-like quality they shoot many of their photographs in the water and then print them on metallic paper with an acrylic overlay. Original prints and photography, giclees and unframed prints will be on hand. Live music and appetizers by St. Germans Café will be provided.

Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show at Bliss 101, Saturday August 27th

Join us, and many others, 

for a fun community fashion show!

The best word to describe the Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show is eclectic. 

Pairing art and fashion with music and dance, the show highlights the many different styles and attitudes represented in Downtown Encinitas. 

Whether you live in your yoga clothes, gravitate towards the surfer style, or like to get all gussied up for a night on the town, the Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show represents it all.

The fashion show is a great way to come out and support the MainStreet program.  Proceeds go to  the DEMA High School Scholarship Fund, supporting civic-minded seniors who have volunteered to make our community the best it can be.

Saturday, August 27, 2011,  from 6pm-9pm

At Bliss 101,  687 S. Coast Hwy 101 in Downtown Encinitas.

Doors open at 6pmusic, art, trunk shows, food and drinks from 6-7:30pm. 

Show starts at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $20 over 21 / $10 under 21  (includes appetizers and two drinks)       

Tickets will be held in the DEMA office for pickup or at the show. 

Buy tickets here.

Happiness Boot Camp!

Happiness Boot Camp!

 

We know how important it is to exercise our bodies 

- but did you know you can exercise your brain to increase happiness??

"Neuroplasticity proves that with certain practices, the brain can change. 

Enter Happiness Boot Camp -- a new way to train your brain. 

Every person possesses parts of the brain that act as happiness centers. 

With consistent specific exercise, these grow larger and more dependable, 

even in tough situations. 

If you've ever wanted to be in charge of your own emotions 

instead of them running the show, 

here's the Happiness Boot Camp Challenge." 

-- Randy Taran, Project Happiness.

Tonight, June 30th, STACIE SOMERS 

WILL SHOW US HOW!  

SHE WILL TEACH US EXCITING EXERCISES 

TO CHANGE OUR MINDS ABOUT OUR OWN HAPPINESS!  

(as usual, snacks, drink and good company provided, free!)

image credits: airstream, girl with smiley face cookie.

Objects of Desire

We love your happy faces! 

We love hearing your comments! Keep them coming!

We love that so many of you are visiting us 

time and time again 

and many of you happily tell us 

that you have brought along a friend 

to share Bliss 101!  

Thank you!

We love community! We love Eco! 

It's our philosophy of living here at Bliss 101. 

We are inspired by the cultures of the world. 

We carry art from a group of like-minded, coastal-loving artists 

as well as hand-crafted, 

local jewelry to compliment our eco-chic clothing. 

At Bliss 101, we pride ourselves on carrying inspired home decor 

including  hand-crafted surfboard lamps, 

hand-carved wall art, colorful throw rugs, 

nature-inspired table decor made from hand-gathered river stones, 

serene Buddhas, furnishings made from recycled and renewable resources 

and reclaimed, painted wood pieces, each one one-of-a-kind, and all

designed to instantly 

create a mood of romance and blissful serenity. 

With an aromatic collection of luxury body and fragrance products,

exotic, cool glass terrariums, kid's books, toys and dress-up, 

and other unique gifts and objects of desire, we make sure that

there is something for everyone...

so come on in, bring a friend, bring your dog, your neighbor, your parents,

stay for awhile, we love getting to know you!

Whether you are coming in for the first time

or the umpteenth time! 

Welcome to Bliss 101!

We Want YOU!

Our Grand Opening was a huge success!

Word's out...we're having a blast and WE want YOU to join us!

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