Wednesday, August 5, 2009

News! New Store BLISS Launches + artnlight products in BLISS

This is news I'm sooo excited to share with you :) A brand new fashion & decor store called Bliss is now open in Versova, Andheri, Mumbai. And you can actually buy artnlight products from there. It all started as soon as I uploaded the pics of the trays and boxes here on this blog. Mallika Desai Thakker from Vibe design wrote to me and Riddhi and said she is launching a store and would love to keep our products. She was the 1st person to contact us and we were really thrilled. Over the past month and a couple of meetings what struck me was what an amazingly easy person Mallika is to work with. And apart from being an oasis of calm, she has great taste & this you can see in every part of the gorgeous store she has put together. So here we go on a visual tour of brand new BLISS. (I'm so happy to be the 1st to cover them - ye, ye ye!!!)
The wooden gate has Bliss's pretty lotus signage on it.
Bougainvilleas on the balconies on top are waiting to grow and spill pink into the compound.
Wood panelling & sculptures are an interesting contrast to the blue door.
If the exterior was bright and airy, the interiors have the understated elegance of an exclusive boutique .The walls are dressed in beautifully upholstered fabric.
Bliss retails well known fashion brands
And super elegant accessories
The textured wall painted in luminous gold is spot lit to create drama.
Elegant party accessories & purses.
Fancy clutches and purses in metallic weaves
I loved the way gold and wood dress this beautiful stairway that leads up to the decor section.
And along the stairs on the walls are my wall art.
I never knew it could look quite this good :)
You must excuse this bit of self indulgence
At the head of the stairs is an elegant white single seater with a paper lamp hanging over it.
This is the sight that you see as soon as you walk up the stairs. The Blue wall is a beautiful backdrop for the engraved marble top dining table & has lovely display windows
My trays- Ye! :) I love the way she's kept the cuttle fish trays against the blue wall. This works :) And aren't those table mats beautiful?
The pristine white sofa stands out against sheer pink curtains and the blue wall.
Elegant cushions are strewn tasefully on the sofa.
This is an interesting wall where Mallika has displayed precious stones that can be used to dress parts of your walls. (My trays are perched on top of the blocks- next to the clocks)
My vintage Rose trays
And Riddhi Desai's books :)
This huge silver wall clock is my MOST favorite thing in BLISS. What a gorgeous piece of work it is.
Pretty cushions line this stylish grey sofa
I love the way this yellow wall catches the light from all the chrome pieces displayed along it.
Pretty glass and chrome candle holders
Glasses and tableware
Shiny stylish cutlery
My boxes line the top shelf along with vases
Thats my peacock tray :)
I loved this elegant set of tables with inlay work
Pretty ceramics
prettier cushions
An interesting view of the decor section
Wall clocks
Unique ceramic table ware
Bliss is very much like its name. Especially for lovers of all things beautiful. For all of you in Bombay, the address is 180, Aram Nagar1, Fisheries University Rd, 7 Bunglows, Andheri. Ph:022 26332111. Do drop in for your dose of luxe eyecandy.

51 comments:

bumblebeesies said...

congratulations! a lot of the curtains look very anokhi-ish. I love the colors. The grey sofa with the blue cushions looks so beautiful.

pRiyA said...

way to go girl!!!!
;-)

Meg said...

Great going girl!! woweee:)

Dj UoH said...

Congratulations! It is excellent to see that your work is being sold in a cool environment.

indian yarn said...

let the red carpet roll..... and put your hands together for vineeta

Swati said...

Congratulations to you & Riddhi!! You guys had put up an amasing collection at the Flea night. I am sure this development has given you both the zest to do more..Cheers!

Kajal said...

This is fantastic! Congrats on this launch! I can't wait to visit Bliss next time I am in town. :)

Paula said...

Congratulations! What a gorgeous shop. Your trays and wall art look amazing there, and its so exciting that you're being picked up by a shop. Now, if I could just get to India to buy some of those :)

Random Thoughts said...

Congratulations and good luck!! your work is certainly worthy of this and more.

arundati said...

congratulations and good luck. Your work definitely deserves this and more.

Pooja said...

wow this place looks super.. really one of a kind!

veda murthy said...

Congratulations!!!!Bliss is really bliss and to see ur products there is even more bliss!!!!

Veds

ArtPropelled said...

I really enjoyed the tour and love the look of your work up on the wall. The cuttlefish trays look wonderful!

Sunita said...

Wonderful! I must make a trip there right now . Just my kind of place ... thanks, Vineeta :)
Your wall art looks fantastic and the trays are displayed really well. Very stylish!

MASALA CHAI said...

HOW do you do it?

kudos! & can't wait to see a new range of stuff Vin.

Gunjan Pai said...

vin, i m bursting with pride 4 u, it seems2me like my own achievement - if i could express my elation in better words I would - vinee, the rockstar flier - love u loads

Tanveer Farooqui said...

Bohot bohot Mubarak ho Vini !!

Shilpa Popat said...

Vineeta..this is amazing...reflection of happiness and success. Great going !!! my best wishes to you always :)

preeta said...

Fantabulous!!!!! Overwhelming!!!!! Gr8 work!!!!!!! Very best to you....

Frangipani Decor said...

Congratulations! This is awesome!

vineeta said...

Thank you all, each one of you, so much for all your warm & happy comments & it is you guys and your support that also keeps me going. I can never get over the fact that I put up a post like this & all of you just come across & give me so much warmth and affection.

Bumblebeesies, to answer yr question, I'm in Mumbai & thanx so much for your regular comments on this blog :)

Priya, Thanx so much! :)

Meg, Thanx much!

Dj Uoh, You are so right, Bliss is really an amazing place to sell from :)

vineeta said...

Anrosh,yours was one of the 1st comments when i started this blog 2 years back, it means much to me that you still continue to support me with your encouragement and appreciation. Thank you :)

Swati, thanx so much for saying this :) It was great meeting you & seeing your work that day.

Kajal, do visit Bliss, its a gorgeous place

Paula, I so agree, a part of me is stillpinching myself and asking if this is all for real. And do come down to India as soon as you can :)

vineeta said...

Random thoughts, thanx so much for saying that :)

Arundati, thanx so much!!! :)

Pooja, you must go see BLISS for yourself, its truly beautifully put together.

Veda, that's so neatly said :)

vineeta said...

Robin, you've said what I feel, the cuttlefish trays & the wall art really shine with the way they are displayed. All the credit for that goes to Mallika.

Sunita, thanx! you must go there as soon as you can.

Pavitra, I cant wait to see my new range myself. I've just about had a little time to breathe, let alone design a lot of stuff, but I do have ideas which I'm dying to try out :)

Gunjan, I know what you mean, you've seen me through so much, this is really yours as much as it is mine.

vineeta said...

Tanveerji, bohut bohut shukriya :)

Shilpa, its so sweet of you to come here to the blog & leave a comment, thanx so much! :)

Preeta, thanx so much for your warm wishes! :)

Frangipani decor, thanx so much, I love your blog!

nju said...

kudos!!! :)

Anjali. said...

kudos!!! :)

Paula said...

Vineeta,

I just posted an award for you over at my blog. Thanks for being so great, and so inspiring to so many of us. You're awesome.

http://welcomingspirit.blogspot.com/2009/08/youre-gem-special-award.html

Paula

Sharmishtha said...

This is super, super news Vineeta... you girls are truly (and this is my favorite "khitaab" for women I admire) shrine worthy Goddesses of unequalled coolness!!!!

I will be in Bombay for a hardly a day in November, but I will try my very very very best to get to this store n check it out :D

Kanika Bahl said...

Congratulations Vineeta!! I'll definitely be dropping in to buy some of your trays on my next visit to Bombay!!!

Preeti Menon said...

Vinche, you had questions, and now time has revealed it's answers. You are a fireball of passion and talent. Lots of love!

Florence said...

that's AWESOME Vinee! so happy for you! love from Sydney xoxo
Flo

Chitra said...

awesome, nairvee. :) congrats - wtg! :)

bhumika said...

wow! this must be like a dream come true for you :) So glad to see your amazing stuff put up at a place as gorgeous as BLISS. I simply loved the ceramics and the clocks.

Keep going! all the very best :)

D said...

Congratulations! Now I only have to get to Mumbai to get my hands on one of those creations of yours!

Just curious, what price are your trays and boxes retailing at?

Meera Vasudev Srinivasan said...

Congratulations Vineeta!!! Its only a matter of time that you now showcase your gorgeous work in Bangalore!!! Looking forward to that! In the mean time, my piggy bank is working towards buying one of your gorgeous boxes! :) Congrats again1

Niken said...

I like the wooden gate that represent what is inside, congratulations!
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Bhavna said...

Congrats Vini! The store looks like the perfect place for your beautiful art work :)

Christine said...

wowowow - congratulations your pieces look amazing. You must be very excited to see your work in this setting.

Sangitha said...

Vineeta,many many congratulations!!
will definately drop by BLISS to see your amazing work.
all the best!!

Anaka said...

Congratulations! The store looks gorgeous! And these pictures inspire me to finally start doing up my apartment instead of constantly burying myself in work and giving excuses.

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came across your blog!nicely done!congratulations!we hv recently started our firm thegreenelephant!if you are interested we could talk for your lovely artwork>>let me know!

Vasudha.dilip said...

hi vineeta,
can you please tell me the name (brand) of decoupage kit (or liquids) that you use. I am looking for the decoupage liquid. Any idea where I would get it in bangalore?. please email me on vasudha.dilip@gmail.com

Mallika said...

Thank you everyone for your comments about the store...it is truly inspiring to see that so many of you value design!!! Vineeta's work is great of course..it fits in perfectly, as I had imagined it would!!!
I would love to take this opportunity to invite you all to the store......& take back a piece of "Bliss" with you. Thanks again Vineeta, ur the best!!

Shireena said...

very exciting! Congrats. =) I absolutely love what you've done with the space. We have very similar taste! Love love love the blue wall. I want a blue wall. And while I'm at it...an orange one too. Your place looks like a very inspiring to be in.

Aarti Badamikar said...

this is wao!!! sooper congratulations!! great work...love it. will definitely visit the place and also amazing blog you have. good luck!

loopooloop said...

vinnie i wish i could truly display my bloated heart :) you are an inspiration. much love.

ANULAL said...

Oh! Your blog is so nice. I am following you...

Peggy said...

Hi Vineeta! Sorry it's been so long - but congratulations! I didn't know you made such lovely art. What are those wall pieces? Fabric?

That is a really beautiful store - thanks for the tour. I adore the turquoise pillows on the gray sofa.

jessica said...

Vineeta, HUGE congrats!! Wow, that's amazing, and the store looks incredible! Wish I could see it in person. :)

Rohith said...

even i want to visit the store......everything is so beautiful.