Category Archives: Think Bella!


“Think Bella!” “Nothin Like You”… We Feel this same powerful emotion for our Pets and our Decorative Finishes!

Posted on November 27, 2015

Bella Shopping Ideas… for you this Christmas!

I am suggesting you place under the tree… Two Unique Gifts.

(1) Schedule a meeting with Bella Faux Finishes for a Unique Decorative Finish in your home for 2016. “Your Wife will Love this Gift!”

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Office Phone: (605) 362-5750

(2) Take your family for a ride, discover and introduce yourself to a Unique Pet.

Both investments will make you feel better everyday about your Home and your Emotions.

The Perfect Decorative Finish can change the entire Drama of a Room. Visit our portfolio of past projects and previous blog postings.

The Perfect Pet can also change the entire Drama of a Room, especially in the early months. But this new friend of yours, will bring you Love and Joy every single day!

David and I, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas this special time of the year!

Celebrate all of your Blessings and Opportunities for 2016!

Now, I would like to introduce… “Miss Bella”! She will be three next year, a Havanese. Kathy and I, Enthusiastically recommend this breed! They are like Velcro… never leaving your side!

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“Dan and Shay” promoted their new video … “Nothin’ Like You”  to raise awareness for Animal Rescue and Adoption. What a Great Cause to Support!

 

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David and Amber found their special friend at a local pet rescue. There are so many sad eyes looking for a new family. Amber and “Emily” connected immediately and their life has never been the same… What a Great Dog!

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“Think Bella!” – Take your…”Wildest Dreams” for your Home and turn them into a Wow!

Posted on October 20, 2015

If you are planning your “Dream Home” or looking to remodel your “Castle“, I would encourage you to break away from some of the common Interior Design Themes and explore New Ideas for Color, Texture and Effect in your home.

Sometimes, every home begins to look the same. Maybe you have noticed that too?

Bella Faux Finishes is a “Great Resource” for New Interior Design Ideas with the opportunity to view various Decorative Finishes and Faux Finishes from around the world.

If you haven’t been introduced to imported Italian Venetian Plaster or the incredible Italian Finishes, we would love to share samples with you.

Regarding cost, we have Decorative Finishes that will fit almost any budget.

“So forget about the money for now, focus on the unique areas in your home.”

Keep it Simple, pick just “One Room to Wow“! Could be your Tray Ceiling, Accent Wall, Bathroom, Niche, Entryway, Bedroom, Family Room or your Columns.

Look around your home… what areas are “Sleeping in Effect” and hungry for a little drama!

So take your “Wildest Dreams” and schedule a meeting with the Artisans at Bella Faux Finishes. You will have the opportunity to view an incredible portfolio of Decorative Finishes, that may give you some ideas for your home.

You can reach us at Contact Us or Request a Quote.

Note – There is never a hint of obligation, we are just honored to have the opportunity to meet you and hear about your project.

If you would like to see more of our Art, Like us on Facebook, here is where we share our New Samples and New Projects First.

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To celebrate an incredible year for Bella Faux Finishes, that included many major Life Events, I surprised Kathy and Amber, with some last minute tickets to see Taylor Swift in Omaha. Couldn’t get our seats together, but we were… across the street from each other.

Taylor Swift, what a talented lady!  Thousands of screaming Young Girls and their Moms entertained, by a Great Role Model for young kids today. (Sorry… Miley Cyrus)

One of Best Concerts Kathy and I have seen!

“Her song… “Wildest Dreams”,  inspired the posting this month.

In the Studio, we take “Our Wildest Dreams” and test ideas… layering various plasters, paints and textures on sample boards to create a Unique Effect.

So what are some of your “Wildest Dreams” for Color, Texture and Effect?

Pick up the phone… Let’s get together and share some ideas about your project!

Don’t be afraid to “Tip Toe” into the Wild Side of the Color Palette . You may be surprised at what you fine. This is the formula on how “The Wow Effect” is created… in so many of the Dream Homes today.

 

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“Taylor Swift” – Shares some Inspirational thoughts for todays kids and the sometimes, cruel Social Media world we live in…

 

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“Think Bella!” Think Opportunity? Your Blank… Painted Walls, Entryways, Ceilings, Columns & Niches are just a “Ghost on the Canvas”!

Posted on August 15, 2015

Take a look around your home, what do you see?

Dramatic Painted Walls or Blank Walls?

Look at your Ceilings, Niches, Columns, Walls and Bathrooms. What are they saying, what emotion are they expressing?

Wow List Number 1 – Choosing the perfect colors for your painted walls are critical to a successful Interior Design Plan.

Wow List Number 2 – Your next layer of effect to choose, is a stunning Decorative Finish for a unique area of your home that needs a little… Wow!

“The Wow Effect is created by introducing Color, Texture and Effect”

Short post this month, but all I can tell you… is that Bella Faux is here.  If you ever decide to raise the Interior Design Drama in your home, I would encourage you to meet with our Artisans.

We have so many “Unique Decorative Finishes” and Interior Design Ideas, I think you will be amazed!

If you are interested in meeting with Bella, call early in your project as our schedule can fill up fast sometimes.

Wow List Number 3 – You can reach us at Contact Us and Request a Quote

Also.. “Follow Us on Facebook” to view our latest projects and New Decorative Finishes

You can learn more about the Bella Effect by reading some of the Testimonials we have been honored to receive through the years…

Thanks for your time, have a Great, Fun and Safe Summer!

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“Glen Campbell’s – “Ghost On The Canvas” is such a Great Song and shares so much about the possibilities of what the talented hands of an “Artisan” can do, on a common… Blank Canvas!”

“We Dream in Colors, others they Color their Dreams…”

“People don’t Know, when they’re Looking at Soul…”

“Like a Ghost on the Canvas, people don’t See them…”

 

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“Also… my Mom and Dad celebrated their 91st and 89th Birthdays this month. Both are in a nursing home now, Mom with Dementia and Dad with old age, we are so proud of both of them!”

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“Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – On a Studio Break, to create New Sample Decorative Finishes and get back into shape. I am fortunate to have two Awesome… Personal Trainers!”


“Think Bella!” What’s Your WOW Style? – Not Sure? Then Change It, Tear it Down, Be Unique, Grab your Favorite Color and call “Bella Faux”, if you truly want to present to the World… “Whatever She’s Got”!

Posted on July 15, 2015

What is your WOW Style?

Think about it… does your Home reflect your Colors and Ideas or did someone else pick your Style?

Life is brief, if the Interior Design of your Home needs to get its… “MoJo” back, then it may be time for you to meet the Artisans at Bella Faux Finishes.

We have Interior Design Ideas for Color, Texture and Effect that do not fall into the common…

Nothing wordy this month, just want to inspire you to take some Risks, step away from the Common Colors and Kick your project back up into the Wow Zone where it belongs!

David and I would love to hear about your project, Big or Small, it doesn’t matter the size.

“Every Home needs a Room, that quietly Whispers… Wow!”

It is your move, if your interested, give us call if you would like to share some ideas about your project.

You can reach us at Contact Us or Request a Quote

Note – There is never a Hint of Obligation. We are fortunate to stay very busy and are honored, just to have the opportunity to see your project and meet you.

To learn more about working with “Bella Faux”, your can read some of the Testimonials we have been… humbled to receive through the years.

What a Great Summer this has been!

Oh… One more thing, if you would like to see more of our Art, then “Like Us” on our Facebook Page. Here is where we share all of our New Art and Projects first. – Thanks for your Time!”

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Below, David Nail’s hit – “Whatever She’s Got”, shares a powerful message about having your Own Personal Style. Kathy and I saw him last year at “The District” in Sioux Falls, SD. I believe he is coming again in August. You will not regret going… What a Fun Concert!

 

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“Our friend Bella is a little Complicated Too, but… Wow, this Girl has Style!”

“Let’s just call… Bella Faux!”

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – members of International Decorative Artisan League

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Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – members of the Better Business Bureau since 2012

“Fun Project in Sturgis completed, Bella Faux – Staff Meeting at The Knuckle Brewing Company! Phenomenal Pizza and Craft Beer!”

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – “One more Staff Meeting at “The Loud American” in Sturgis, South Dakota. Incredible Steak Tips!”

 


“Think Bella!” “Wait for Me” … Let Bella Faux, show you how to Wow! Free estimates always and Never, Ever… a Hint of Obligation!”

Posted on June 15, 2015

“Wait For Me” – If you want your home to be Unique and not like every home in your area, then you need to break out of your comfort zone and explore New Ideas for Color, Texture and Effect.

Every Home has an area that is begging for a… Higher Interior Design purpose.

New Homes are great because of the New Paint, Carpet, Woods and Tile.

But if you want to raise the level of Drama in your home, then you need to explore the “World of Decorative Finishes”.

Common Paint Colors are not going to stir a conversation about your home…

At Bella Faux Finishes, we have hundreds of samples of various Faux Finishes, Decorative Finishes, Italian Venetian Plaster and Italian Finishes to choose from. Also any sample can be bumped or moved in a new direction to create a different effect.

Our pricing is determined by the square foot of your area. So pick an area in your home to Wow and then grab a tape measure. Measure your Length times Width in inches, then divide this number by 144 to determine your total square feet.

Next pick up the phone and call us at 605-362-5750 or you can reach us at Contact Us or Request a Quote. Also you can email us a picture of your project at [email protected]

If you are interested in what you see, then Like Us on Facebook. Here you will be the first to see our New Decorative Finishes and New Projects.

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If you Building or Remodeling your Home, you will like our philosophy for Great Interior Design.

You do not have to finish everything right away.

We understand money constraints and have a  Decorative Finish for almost ever budget.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Save a later date to introduce a little… Wow!

What I am about to say is really important:

“To create the Wow Effect in your Home or Business, you need to Interrupt the Senses with a Taste of Color, Texture and Effect.”  Just a Taste… is all you need!

The Challenging part is to identify where your unique opportunity is in your Home or Business.

Then test various samples of Decorative Finishes, Italian Finishes and Italian Venetian Plaster.

Remember, you do not need a large area to create a higher level of drama.

Many times, in this Art, Less is… More!

If you would like to share your project and meet with David and I, take this time to reach out and contact us. You will not regret it. We will share many Interior Design ideas, give you some pricing and then you can decide from there…

Thanks for your time! Maybe someday we will get a chance to meet…

“Below, is best version of “Wait for Me” you will ever hear. Featuring lead singer of Train, Pat Monahan and legend Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates. We are always listening to various genres of music on projects. The lyrics and music seemed perfect,  “Wait for Me” or “Wait for Bella”… you will not be disappointed!”

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I am fortunate to have opportunity to work with my son and partner David Nordgren sharing our Art and Ideas around the Midwest. We have fun together on projects and take time to explore the various Culinary and Micro Brews in the area that our Clients, various Contractors and Sub Contractors tell us Not to Miss!

So if you have a Fun Project… Give Us a Call! We do travel Far!

Pick up the phone and start the conversation!

Also to learn more about the Bella Effect, Click on the Testimonials we have received and read other clients experience of working with Bella Faux Finishes.

The Knuckle Brewing Company – Sturgis, SD – Mark and David Nordgren – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

 

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“Even Owen, our grandson, says “Wow” when he sees some of our New Sample Boards!”

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“Sturgis, Bear Butte mountain project is completed, Fun Time in the Black Hills, headed back to Sioux Falls… to meet a New Client, looking to bring a little drama to their home too”

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“Let’s wait for… Bella!”

 

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Think Bella! “We Could Have it All” But you must Set Your Interior Design Goals High!

Posted on May 4, 2015

As Bella Faux Finishes approaches our 10 Year Anniversary, I will share some project pictures and thoughts about where it all began…

In 2005, David and I started Bella Faux Finishes with, what we thought, would be a great business Idea and a perfect business name. Through the months and years we have been training, stumbling, investing capital, attending schools everywhere, practicing and learning the Historic Finishes from around the world. The Italian Finishes and Italian Venetian Plaster are one of the most challenging Arts to Master!

But, we both found an Art that we Love to do! They say if you Love what you do, everyday is Fun! Well… maybe not everyday, but most days are so enjoyable, sharing these stunning effects.

Our Goal, while learning this Art, was that someday, we would have the Honor, of being invited to your project to share our Art!

That has always been our approach, to keep learning the methods and techniques of these Historic Finishes, dating back hundreds of years ago.

How can we get better and what would we do different next time?

What a Fun Journey this has been.  So many new friends, fellow contractors and project stories to share.

On some of the bigger projects we bid, we would leave there and I would say… Wow, I think we are over our Ski’s on this one David. I can envision the Interior Design Ideas, but Wow, how are we going to do this one?

David would say, No Problem Dad, this will be a Fun One! He was always right, you learn so much from being challenged and then inspired by a Great Interior Design Idea!”

So together, David and I, make a great team.. balancing each other out. We have the same hands and movement, which is very rare in this Art.

“Think Bella!” – Short Post this month as we are on projects. For many, this may be your first time reading our blog – Think Bella! Some of the pictures have been shared on previous posts, that I am sharing again. You may want to explore some of our other blogs for Interior Design Ideas.

Finally – All I can share and strongly encourage you to do is, “Set your Interior Design Goals for your project … Very High!”

“Make it Loud and Clear to everyone on your project, that you are looking for something Unique!”

Money Limits? – We understand that not every project has an unlimited budget.

At Bella Faux Finishes, we have a Unique Decorative Finish for almost every budget.

Your Design Goal is to identify your unique opportunity in your home, where you can introduce just a taste of drama, that will create… “The Wow Effect”. While staying on budget too! Yes … it can be done.

So in summary, “You Could have it all!”  But you need to do your homework…

If you would like to share your project with David and I, you can reach us at Contact Us or Request a Quote.

Also, if you like to see our most recent work before everyone else, Like Us on Facebook. Here is where we share our Projects and New Art First!

Thanks for your Interest in our Art, Wishing everyone the Best!

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“I will share a great song by “Maureen McGovern – We Could Have it All”,  that cannot be purchased or found except on Youtube. If you have followed our previous blogs… “Think Bella”,  then you know that I use lyrics and music to  drive and inspire me when working projects, but also to elevate words and ideas. I love all genres of music, but I do have a soft side sometimes. My wife says there isn’t a genre I don’t like…”

 

Below, my Passion and Love for the historic Italian Plasters began with my Friend and Mentor – World Famous Artisan – Doyle Self.  Doyle was trained in Italy and was one the first to import True Italian Venetian Plaster into the states. Doyle and Linda Self’s….  “School of Italian Plaster” taught thousands of Artisans from around the world. Sadly, Doyle passed away last year. He is missed by so many…

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Below is the final Italian Finish on a project. Looks almost like a Burl Wood, feels just like Marble… Cool to the Touch!

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Below, Friends and Artisans, Shayna and James Kirkpatrick, taught at the “School of Italian Plaster”.

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Below, our first website…

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Bella Faux Finishes – Artisans – David and Michael Nordgren

Bella Faux Finishes – Artisans – David and Mark Nordgren – Many years ago in the beginning…

“Mike Thurman, owner of Thurman Construction. If you are thinking of building, I would strongly encourage you schedule a meeting with Mike. Very Talented at coordinating any size project, understands the building process, has many ideas and is gifted with a personalty to manage the various talented subs and egos that are brought to a project. One of our favorite contractors, that David and I have worked with! Our Art is sometimes, slow, physical and time consuming. Mike understands the pace of these historic finishes. Incredible Home, Fun and Challenging project!”

Mike Thurman – Thurman Construction – Phenomenal Contractor

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Bella Faux Finishes – Artisan – David Nordgren and Interior Designer – Deb Teunissen

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Below, my Friend and Mentor, famous Theme Artisan – Barth White, who taught me, training my hands and mind on the various styles of marbling. Barth’s company and Artisan’s,  helped to create the magic and breathtaking Decorative Finishes, that we see in the Grand Casinos and Hotels in Las Vegas today. What an Incredible Talent!

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Artisans – Mark Nordgren and Barth White

 

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Below a project from a few years ago, that we were invited to share our Art. Incredible Home!

Pictured here are Kathy, David and Michael Nordgren

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Below, famous Artisans and Teachers, James & Shayna Kirkpatrick, we invited to help us with this project.

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Below, David and I leaving a Breathtaking Home we were on for 7 months. What a Fun Project to share our Art!

“David says… Ok Dad, What’s… Next?

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Next!… – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Incredible Home with a stunning view of Bear Butte Mountain

Bella Faux Finishes – We believe we can Wow your project too!

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Think Bella! Honey, we don’t need Bella..”Fox”.. Finishes! We’ll get along without them Very Well…

Posted on April 4, 2015

Is it… Bella Faux Finishes or Bella “Fox” Finishes?

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We have heard so many of the Guys pronounce “Faux” as Fox.  Interior Design just isn’t high on most men’s want list.

The ladies usually are more interested in the final Interior Design decisions. But not always…

The correct pronunciation of “Faux” is shown below. It is a French word meaning false or fake.

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So…Do You Really Need – Bella Faux Finishes?

No, Faux Finishes and Decorative Finishes in your home, are a Want and not a Need“.

But One Question though, do your Friends and Family tell you how much they Love your Home, asking many questions and wanting to borrow some of your Interior Design Ideas?

Is the Interior Design of your home brought up in conversations, over and over?

“What really is… The Wow Effect?” – Someday, somewhere down the road, you will be going to a restaurant, vacationing at a hotel or visiting a friends residence.

On that day, from what you are viewing, your appreciation for Great Interior Design, created by layering … Color, Texture and Effect, will change your opinion about Decorative Finishes and Faux Finishes… Forever!

You will feel a warm intense emotion, the moment you enter the room. You will look around, all of your senses will be heightened,  your curiosity about what you are seeing will tug at you and then you will unknowingly express this unique experience by Quietly Whispering…. Wow! (Have you experienced this before?)

So my message this month is, No… you do not need Decorative Finishes, Faux Finishes or even Fox Finishes. But if you would like your home to be unique from everyone else’s, then you may want to explore the idea…

I just want to open your mind to the possibilities… of introducing a unique Decorative Finish or Italian Venetian Plaster in your home.

“Below, the talented Diana Krall sings and old standard written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1939, “I Get Along Without You Very Well”.   Many people have sang this great song from Frank Sinatra on, but I love Diana Kralls version the Best!”

If you are looking for something Unique in your Home, then maybe… someday, you would like to sit down and share some new ideas about your project. David and I would love to meet you! There is never… ever… a Hint of obligation. David and I are just honored to have the opportunity to meet you, hear your story and share our Interior Design Ideas and Art.

Bella Faux Finishes – You can reach us at Contact Us or Request a Quote. Also, to learn more about the Bella Effect, click on the Testimonials we have received. Please call early on your project, as our schedule can fill up through the year.

Important – If you are interested in what you see, then I would encourage you to “Like Us” on Facebook. Here you will get to view our New Projects First and our New Decorative Finishes.

Interior Design Budget – You do need to set a budget, but we have stunning Decorative Finishes for every size budget!

Our Interior Design Process is Easy… Just pick One Room or Unique Area to… Wow!

It could be a Crows Foot Tray Ceiling that is sadly sleeping in effect, a Niche that is begging for an Interior Design Purpose or your Pale White Columns that are hungry for something to Boost their Self-Esteem…

Thanks for those following our “Think Bella” blog! Who knows, maybe we will get a chance to meet down the road. You can’t miss my Gray Hair…

Also if you are interested in Interior Design and would like to learn a little more on How To Create the Wow Effect, read “The 7 Interior Design Mistakes”. It will give you the structure on where to start first.

Wishing everyone the Best!

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Think Bella! Let’s create a “Wow Effect” that will Last…

Posted on March 15, 2015

From the beginning in 2005, our goal for Bella Faux Finishes, was to search out and specialize in the most Unique Decorative Finishes from around the world. Bringing them to the Midwest, to present to our clients on projects.

We sought out various schools to attend and invested thousands of dollars in training, books and products to work with in the studio. We then invested many Months and Years, learning new Techniques, Methods and various decorative finishes.

As Bella Faux Finishes, approaches our 10 year anniversary, our efforts have been richly rewarded with invitations to share our Art and Interior Design Ideas on some of the most Unique Homes in the Midwest.

We love presenting and introducing our Art on any size of project, large or small. It is alway fun creating new level of drama in a home or business.

Bella Faux Finishes specialize in the historic application of Italian Venetian Plaster imported from Italy, the Italian Finishes, New Decorative Finishes and Faux Finishes. We also offer imported Art from Italy, which is incredible to view! You just have to see it.

We specialize in Marbling for columns or any unique area. We use both methods, the French Style of marbling and the Italian Style of marbling.

We also Marble columns in Italian Venetian Plaster with a trowel. Both finishes are incredible!

Important – If you would like to view our New Art on Projects First, before anyone else, then Like us on Facebook. Here is where we share our most recent projects and sample boards. I think your will love what you see…”

Note – Near the bottom of this page, a great song by Renee Olstead and written by David Foster, “A Love that will Last“. This is pretty much what everyone wants in their personal relationships. David and I, hear so many kind words about our Art on projects, that this song inspired me to write about how, our Art is Different and How you can create a Wow Effect that will Last…”

Your Design Opportunities –  Walls, Ceilings and Columns are the “Canvas” in your Home or Business, this is where some of your Wow Opportunities are for Art.

Artisans have the ability to visualize in Colors, layering various Textures and Effect. This is not always easy to do, but comes naturally if you lean towards the Artistic side, like we do.

When you invite us to your home, you are bringing Fresh Eyes to view your project. This is so important to generate new ideas without any preconceived design plan or color scheme.

From years of experience, most of the time, we can look at a room or space and almost immediately envision various opportunities to create drama.

Sometimes, we get a chance to view past projects. It is such a great feeling to know that our clients and homeowners still love our Art and that our Decorative Finishes are still creating drama!

Our goal at Bella Faux Finishes, on every single project, is to create a ‘Wow Effect” that will last.

David and I, through the years, have successfully helped many Home Owners, Interior Designers and Contractors, create a higher level of drama on their projects. Visit our Gallery and also Like us on Facebook to view photos.

Click on the Testimonials we have received, to learn more about their experience working with Bella Faux Finishes.

If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us, we can be reached at Contact Us or Request a Quote.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing ideas about your dream home. Please call us early in your project as our schedule can fill up. Thanks!

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Master Bedroom – Trayed Ceiling – Tri-Color Italian Venetian Plaster

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Master Bedroom – Trayed Ceiling – Tri-Color Italian Venetian Plaster – Breathtaking Chandelier

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Master Bathroom – Bi-Color Italian Venetian Plaster

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Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Marbled Columns – Dining Room Ceiling – Decorative Finish

Below, sample on left for Pool Columns. Real Marble Pool Column is on the right.

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Marble Sample Board

Below, Pool Columns, still more detailing left. Will show completed columns in a future blog.

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Marbling Columns

Below, a great song by Renee Olstead,  written by David Foster, “A Love that will Last”. This is pretty much what everyone wants in their personal relationships…

Amber, David and Owen Nordgren – Co-Owners of Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

David and Ambers son, Owen, turns two this month. Now that is a Love that will last!

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Owen rolls with a Clip Tie and a Cup Cake

Sioux Falls – Butterfly House – Owen James Nordgren

David Nordgren getting his Bella Faux Finishes business card…

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Think Bella! Think Beautiful Columns! Valentines Day is here, Find your Love & Passion!

Posted on February 5, 2015

Marbled Columns…. Who doesn’t Love to View, Touch and Ponder the movement of various marbles.

Capturing the color tones, the depth and how the veining intertwines… layers around each other, curling, moving and hiding is truly a “Visual Feast” for the eyes!

The Historic Art and Techniques of Marbling – From the the very first day of marbling, I knew this was going to be an Art that I would love for many years!

David and I, have had alot of fun with columns through the years. But there are many challenges, such as determining the best top coat to seal, protect and enhance the marbling. This seems like a simple decision, but there are many options available, but not all will create the effect or depth you are looking for.

Also, when you discover a marble movement and layering that you Love and then trying to recreate this movement with a brush or trowel, is not always easy.

But it’s all part of the Passion and Love, learning this remarkable historic Art.

Through history, there have been a variety of methods and perspectives on how to approach the Art of Marbling.

The most famous are the Italian Style and the French Style.

At Bella Faux Finishes we specialize in both styles, many times, combining their techniques to create a Unique Marble Finish.

The Artisan Tools that we use:

(1) Trowel – Italian Venetian Plaster or Italian Finishes. Both of these methods can create a real marble finish or textured marble finish by painting with a trowel.

(2) Variety of Brushes – Here you have more freedom to create a variety of effects. We have many different brushes and Artisan tools to move and create magic with a dab of paint…

Lets Talk about Your Columns –  Do you have any “Naked Columns” in your Home or Business, that are begging for attention?

Don’t be afraid to give us a call. We would love to meet you and your columns and share some ideas and possibilities in the world of marbling.

Our company is Bella Faux Finishes. You can reach my son David and I at Contact Us or Request a Quote.

To learn more about working with Bella Faux, you can read some of the Testimonials we have received through the years. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your story someday!

Below, I will share some pictures of marbling, various projects and some of the people in our lives that are special on this… Valentines Day month.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone, wishing everyone the Best!

Important – If you would like to view our Art First, before anyone else, then Like Us on Facebook.

Here is where we share our projects and New Art from the Studio… First! 

I think you will Love what you see!

I know… you will leave with some ideas for your next project…

Marble Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – Mark Nordgren – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – Mark Nordgren – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Marbling Brushes – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Our Marble Sample is in the middle, Inspiration from other Famous Artisans are in the pictures that surround ours…

Bella Faux Studio – Marble Samples – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Below, the final coats of a gloss sealer have not been applied yet. After they are sprayed and honed they should be fun to look at and touch!

Marble Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC – Photo taken before final gloss coat

Italian Venetian Plaster Columns and Walls – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Below, Great Song from the movie “Begin Again”. Whether your Passion & Love follows the Arts or the Passion & Love in your Relationships, Hang on to this fleeting energy. Don’t take your Passions or your personal Relationships for granted! Everything that we do in life is better, when it is driven by this powerful emotion…

Below a sample of marbling we created in the Bella Faux Studio. There are so many possibilities with this Art…

Marbling Sample Board – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – Mark Nordgren – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – David Nordgren – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster Columns – Italian Finishes Wall – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – Mark Nordgren – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster – Column – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster – Italian Finishes – Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

David, Owen and Mark Nordgren – “The Bella Faux Team”

Amber, David and Owen Nordgren – Co-Owners of Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

My Mom and Dad, Robert and Jerrine Nordgren. They will be married 67 years on Valentines day…. Incredible! They Love each other so much!

Mark & Kathy Nordgren – Founder/Co-Owner of Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

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Master Artisan – David Nordgren – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Master Artisan – David Nordgren – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster walls – Italian Art in the Octagon Ceiling – Master Artisans – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Italian Venetian Plaster – Italian Finishes – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Excited about the Pool Columns that are in our future. These will be Fun and Challenging, to create a marbling that compliments the real marble columns…

Pool Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Pool Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

Pool Columns – Bella Faux Finishes, LLC

 


Think Bella! Yeah… 2015, Lets Do It! Lets create some Magic in your Home this Year! Pick One Room to Wow!

Posted on January 6, 2015

Guys & Gals, 2015 is the year to say “Yeah” to introduce to some “Wow” to your Home or Business!

( Sometimes in a relationship… someone has to say Yeah!   Scroll to the bottom to hear “Yeah” by Joe Nichols)

Guys… there is no better gift for you wife, than to take her home to a higher level of Interior Design Wow! Everyone wants their home to be unique from other homes.

Gals… talk to you husbands and tell them what you are thinking. You know what room or area in your home that  needs a little magic.

At Bella Faux Finishes, this is what David and I do. We will help you discover ways to bring your sleeping areas to life with “Color, Texture & Effect“.

We specialize in the historic application of imported Italian Venetian Plaster, the Italian Finishes, Decorative Finishes and New Faux Finishes. To learn more about working with Bella, read some of the Testimonials that we have received and view Before & After project photos.

Think Bella! – If you are Interested in introducing a little drama on your walls or ceilings, do this first…

(1) Walk through your Home: Pick One area in your Home or Business that you would like to change from boring to a… Wow!

(2) Action Step: Then schedule a time when we can meet and hear about your project. Consultations are Free and there is never a Hint of obligation to do anything. We are just honored to be invited to your project, meet you and hear your story.

(3) Consensus… Yeah! –  So if Everyone agrees we need to meet, lets begin the conversation on how we can create “The Wow Effect” in you home. We can be reached at Contact Us or Request a Quote.

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Here are a few of your “Areas of Opportunity” to help you get you started…

Niches, Ceilings, Columns, Accent Wall, Bathrooms, Entryway, Dining Room, Fireplace, Back Splashes and Bedrooms. But there are so many more opportunities we can share with you and help you identify…

Also, Like Us on Facebook. Here, you will be the first to view project photos, also any New Decorative Finishes. I think you will like what you see!

Below, an incredible project we were honored to be invited to share our Art and trusted with the final layer of effect.

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Color & Texture are the keys to creating…  The Wow Effect!  Bella Faux Finishes has a wide variety of Decorative Finishes to share with you.

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“I do my Best writing with Bella beside me…”

Mark Nordgren with Bella

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I needed a “Yeah” for this month and Joe Nichols has provided it with a Great Song!

Bella Faux Finishes – Master Artisans – David & Mark Nordgren

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