Coastal Casual Chic

The perfect, coastal-casual-chic, date night outfit.

Sexy Halter Maxi Dress

Vintage Corsage Sandals

Linen Clutch

Kai Fragrance

Feminine Jewelry

Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday, May 7th!

Here on Highway 101, we love and respect the ocean and our natural world. At

Bliss 101 we strive to leave a positive impact on our local and global communities by

supporting artists, craftspeople, and fair-trade collectives while focusing on reclaimed,

recycled, and sustainable materials. We invite you to bring some Bliss into your life at

our grand opening celebration Saturday, May 7th from 5-10 pm.

Like all of our gatherings, Bliss 101 brings like-minded people together to celebrate art,

meet local artists, enjoy live music, and give back. For our grand opening, we have

decided that there is no better deserving recipient of the night’s proceeds than Shelter

Box, a non-profit dedicated to helping the people of Japan rebuild their lives after the

recent devastating earthquakes and tsunamis. You can help 3 ways: by purchasing any

of our eco-minded gifts (a percent of which will be donated to Shelter Box), bidding on

artworks and gift packs in the silent auction, or making a cash donation.

The evening will begin with a wine and cheese reception and live painting demo by one

of Bliss 101’s local artists. The Red Fox Tails will then take the stage to entertain you for

the rest of the evening. Come celebrate with Bliss 101!

Bliss 101 is a gallery and gift shop that supports local artists, handcrafters and non-

profits through fair trade, good times and giving back. Bliss 101 carries art by both

world-renowned and undiscovered artists, unique furniture made from recycled and

renewable resources, hand-made jewelry, books, music, clothing, kid’s treasures, home

decor, bath and body, and eco-friendly gifts. Bliss 101’s “art openings” are not run of

the mill – there’s the usual wine, cheese and live music, but at Bliss you will also be

able to create art yourself, get your kids’ face painted and give back while having a

good time. Each event highlights and benefits a specific group that positively impacts

the community- locally and globally. Together, you and Bliss will build schools for girls

in Afghanistan, plant trees in a depleted rainforest in South America and help local at-

risk youth turn their lives around through art. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to find

out what’s happening this month. Bliss 101 is proud to be part of Pacific Station and

promises to be a good neighbor and friend in downtown Encinitas. We look forward to

seeing you soon! www.bliss101.com

Envision Your Bliss with Bliss 101

Join us Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 pm 

to Envision your bliss 

by creating a Vision Board.

Making a vision board is 

fun, empowering, 

and always surprising! 

Vision boards illustrate what someone wants in life. It's a personal collection of individual goals created by pasting images and words on a poster board. The images can be magazine photos, personal photos or hand-drawn pictures and sketches. There really are no restrictions -- the words can be cut from media formats or be handwritten.

You may find your bliss lays somewhere totally different than you expected! 

Go on a treasure hunt for greater happiness with Bliss 101's owner,

Helen Zeldes, 

who has always taken the road less traveled and followed her bliss. 

(FREE - JUST COME DOWN AND HAVE FUN!)

We will provide the materials, 

but please feel free to bring your own magazines, notes, 

images, scripture, quotes, etc. if you'd like.

all images via google 'vision board' search.

Introducing Amber Antonelli of Escape Artist

Bliss 101 is now carrying Escape Artist, 

a jewelry line by Amber Antonelli.

Amber Antonelli grew up in a family of jewelers and has been making jewelry

since she learned to walk. As a career, however, she chose another path and

became a professional chef working in high-end restaurants for the next 14

years. Amber always made jewelry on the side, and finally, she decided to put her

culinary career and hectic lifestyle on hold and created a business that would

allow her to travel and live abroad. Escape Artist was born in October 2009.

Amber and her partner Anthony, then escaped to Thailand, where they spent the

next year and half growing their business, collecting materials and living on a

tropical island. They have recently returned to The States and are currently living in

Phoenix where Amber continues to blend her modern style with a global esthetic.

Stop by and take a look!

At Bliss 101 We Want You to Smell Good!

At Bliss 101, it's no secret...we not only want you to come on in and feel the bliss,

we want you to smell good!

introducing lush bath and body products perfect 

for gift giving, or as a treat for yourself, 

Attention guys: 

great for a super special gift for your wife 

{she'll love the decadent scents and luxurious textures and you will, too!}, 

wonderful as a thank you or birthday present for that 'always there for you' friend...

so without further ado...we'd like you to meet:

Imagine.

In Love.

Calm.

 and from Love & Toast, a few favorites.

Paraben free, Phthalate free, Never animal tested, 

No animal ingredients, No artificial colors, 

Packing paper sources come from 100% annually renewed resources.

and last, but not least, the irresistible fragrance of the tropics, 

meet Kai.

So come on in. 

Spritz and spray. 

Feel the bliss.

Choose a new favorite fragrance 

{trust us, it won't be easy!}

and walk away not only looking beautiful, 

but smelling good!

We know you want to!

Hanging orbs coming soon to Bliss 101!

Originator of the hanging orb terrarium, 

Britton Neubacher began Tend out of her love for all things mini, modern and green. 

Whether showcasing the inherent artistry in nature or just bringing life to the spaces we inhabit, 

Tend’s exploration of living art helps reinvent the way we see plants 

while empowering us to be their happy caretakers. 

She is thrilled to contribute to the bliss at Bliss 101!

Bliss 101 Featured on Encinitas Patch Today!

We were proudly featured on Encinitas Patch today!

Note: This is the first in an occasional series profiling members of Encinitas' business community.

Pacific Station may be as urban and modern as it gets in Encinitas, but inside it harbors a tropical paradise.  

The new Bliss 101 is a carefully curated gallery and gift shop that owner Helen Zeldes has instilled with a peaceful tranquility.

“People love to hang out here,” says Zeldes, a longtime Encinitas resident who has owned a similar shop, Global Creations and Interiors, on Oahu for 22 years. “In Hawaii, we say ‘talking story’—they come in and talk, catch up on what’s going on.”

It’s easy to while away the day inside Bliss 101, as it seems like there’s a new discovery waiting to be made every time you turn around. 

Zeldes is a proponent of helping the community, both globally and locally. That means she carries work from regional artists and jewelry designers, for instance, as well as fair trade, sustainable items from such far-flung locales as Tahiti and Samoa. The end result is a visually enticing space where David Lloyd surf art, Polynesian jewelry, coconut wood goblets and furniture made from repurposed Balinese fishing boats all happily coexist to create what Zeldes calls a “stylish, fun, and funky” aesthetic.

Zeldes’ community outreach manifests itself in other ways. A big grand opening party is planned for March 19, with many more events to follow, including fundraisers for local organizations as well as international initiatives such as building schools for girls in Afghanistan. (Zeldes says she has an open call for artists interested in displaying their work at Bliss 101 and for nonprofits who want to partner on benefit events.)

For an inside look at Bliss 101, check out the photo gallery.

Bliss 101 is located at 687 S. Coast Highway 101, #151.  For more information, call 760-487-1900, e-mail info@bliss101.com, or visit bliss101.com.