Margorie Bloom spent time creating shell art during the "Best of the Promenade" event. Bloom creates shell art for Bonnie Nuit, a linen and bath accessories specialty store.
The shops at The Promenade at Bonita Bay propped open their doors recently to showcase the “Best of the Promenade.”
The small boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants offered special promotions and samples of their finest food.
“I think it’s great. I come here often and it’s nice to see something going on,” said Denise Bernardi, 48, of Bonita Springs.
She walked over to Roy’s and enjoyed a sample of their Hawaiian fusion cuisine inspired ribs and chocolate souffle.
“It’s just delicious,” she said.
Music played throughout the mall while shoppers browsed stores and picked up special items on sale.
“This is a nice way to get people to see what we have to offer and give them a different view of the store,” said Gloria Baur, the part-owner of Bonnie Nuit.
The store, which specializes in fine linen and bath accessories, featured shell creations from artist Marjorie Bloom from “What the Shell!”
“This has created lots of traffic for my work,” said Bloom, who designs and decorates bathroom accessories. “I am thrilled to be here talking to people about my merchandise.”
Bloom spent the afternoon manning a table and creating shell art on mirrors, boxes, waste baskets and tissue box covers.
“You can put shells on anything and people always ask if they are real ... and they are!” said Bloom, of Bonita Springs, who has collected shells around the world.
Showing off her work at the Promenade and being featured as the only artist during the two-day event was a first for Bloom.
“Shelling started as a hobby and it has grown into so much,” she said about the art that ranges in price from $30 to $2,500 for larger pieces.
“It’s an opportunity for Marjorie to show what she does and how she does it,” said Baur, who also owns a store in Fort Myers. “This type of event draws a lot of people into the store.”
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