with Carolyn Kalil

It all started when my daughter and I, Katie Polenzani, spent a month in Provence together when Katie was just two years old. My daughter Katie says, “It was such a bonding experience for us. Even though I was too young to remember our first trip to France together, that time spent in the south of France, just the two of us, is a big reason we are so close and enjoy working together every day.”

 

At Belle Maison, we offer Nashvillians a piece of France by providing everything for the home and more. From local cocktail mixes and food imported from France to elegant faux flowers and beautiful antiques, we have it all. Our store covers 4,000 square feet of gorgeous art, furniture, and design elements – all very affordable. We wanted to create a space where people could relax, explore, find beautiful high-quality items, and most importantly, be treated with kindness and respect. 

 

After traveling back and forth to France together for over twenty-two years, Katie and I knew we needed to bring the beauty of France to the greater Nashville area. We have always loved the French lifestyle and eye for design, and over time began to appreciate the similarities between the south of France and our own southern states. Both friendly, beautiful and the food is incredible. And when you compare the French Country style to the American Farmhouse style, you see the same appreciation for rustic beauty in the furniture and design.

 

We believe that everyone should own at least one antique. Whether it is a big piece of furniture or a small piece of art, you will own a part of history, and the beauty and richness that comes with the story each piece carries. The best part is, no one else will have one like it. Everyone has different tastes and opinions about what makes a home warm and inviting, but we believe that the mixture of old and new, traditional and contemporary, creates stunning spaces that look and feel elevated but still accessible and lived in. 

 

For myself and Katie, opening this store has been a labor of love. We began this journey as a pop-up shop in the CoolSprings Galleria  in November of 2021 and have since grown our dream business into a big, beautiful store on Cool Springs Boulevard with so much to see and choose from. We have truly put our entire hearts and souls into this venture and are so excited to offer our wonderful hand-curated collection of French-inspired goods. Whether you’re looking to stock your pantry with delicious French foods and treats, find the perfect hostess or birthday gift, or select a new piece of furniture for your home, we are thrilled to be able to serve you.

 

Belle Maison is located in the heart of Cool Springs and is just off the Cool Springs exit off I-65. The address is 443 Cool Springs Boulevard, Suite 105 in Franklin.