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Bella Luce

(I don’t like the word Antique) preferring instead to call my findings with a past, artist treasures in the making….

Bella Luce
(beautiful Light)
Purveyor of Whimsy and Charm
Taking all things of the Past into Consideration
~Bella Luce specializes in a Recycled, Repurposed, Decoupaged, Collaged, Entourage of found objects and especially sought after home and lifestyle décor with particular Vintage Vavoom. that are even more cre-artive the second time around. My work is a mixed-media conglomeration nation in whic

h I use tons of *Gobbledygook. I love WORDS…so much of what I cre-arte is inspired by a *Hodgepodge of quotes from history, poetry, literature and signs I have seen or things that people say. I carpetbag images of and the art work of impressive muses of history, literary and music. I have shopped consignment, estate sales and Goodwill stores for years…I picked up this habit honestly from my Mother, grandmothers and aunts (even uncles). Most of my career I have worked in academic setting as a history teacher, and as a program manager for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. I am a living history interpreter, gardener and herbalist, Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I dabble in writing, reading, cooking, daydreaming and fantasizing about times and things of the past. I Cre-arte: using various medias such as:*Gobbledygook Door keys, old photos heirloom china or silver bits, tiaras of all shapes and sizes, vintage dinnerware and plates, artificial birds, home grown flowers, herbs and forest botanicals, salt and pepper shakers, apothecary or mason jars filled to the brim with buttons, ribbon, knick-knacks, old time pieces, tea towels and linens, tablecloths and napkins, lacy pillow cases, lunch boxes or picnic baskets, used books, baskets and bulbs, vintage photographs, mirrors, kitchen collectibles, shells, starfish, sea glass, small boxes and picture frames, ephemera, strands of pearls, brightly colored costume jewelry, postcards, glittering eyeglasses, feathers, fur, textiles, ….*Hodgepodge Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Joel Chandler Harris, James Whitcomb Riley, Madeline L’Engle, William Shakespeare, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Lucy Maude Montgomery, Amelia Earhart, William Morris, Jane Morris, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Queen Elizabeth I, William Henry Harrison, Anna Harrison, Thomas Jefferson…..

12/12/2024

Visit Customer Appreciation Days at the Bloomington Antique Mall 12/13-12/15 for lots of Holiday gifts! Bella Luce has so many lovelies to offer!

11/21/2024

It has been such a long time since there has been a Bella post! It seems fitting though that with the holidays approaching Bella shares the pretty possibilities available at the Bloomington Antique Mall. Bella has been joined by some friends and we are keeping the booth stocked!

02/17/2023

02/11/2023

Bella’s Kitchen. Little vingnettes from my kitchen that I love!

02/07/2023

It’s been quite a while.. Bella is ready for spring! Visit the Bloomington Antique Mall and Outta the Shed in Plainfield for lots of pretty and dreamy items for spring!❤️

07/03/2022

Tea Time Quotes

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🎨 Mary Lake-Thompson

05/18/2022

Bella has had a busy spring with very little time to post! See all of our lovely things at the Bloomington Antique Mall and at Outta the Shed in Plainfield.. two Great Places to find all kinds of treasure❤️🌸

03/05/2022

Visit Bella at Outta The Shed in Plainfield!

02/12/2022

Announcing Bella Teas are back!! We also have herb dips and seasoning packages… all of which are so wonderfully, tasty! We are ready for your cottage decorating style, fashion and cozy tea needs. Visit us at the Bloomington Antique Mall and at Outta the Shed in Plainfield.

01/28/2022

Be Mine! Be Bella! Everything you need for your Valentine at the Bloomington Antique Mall.

11/19/2021

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Bloomington, IN
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