Featured Media & Awards

Belle Pause is created by artist, designer, and Craft Cocktail Infusions founder Kim Petruska — blending visual storytelling, elevated entertaining, and thoughtfully curated experiences.

Recognition & Features

  • Voted Best Emerging Brand and Best New Product at NY NOW following the launch of Craft Cocktail Infusions in 2022
  • Featured on Phila 17 in 2024
  • Featured on Fox 29 Morning Show at the Wanamaker Shops in 2025
  • Winner of the Botox Confidence Project Grant in 2025

Creative Background

Before launching Craft Cocktail Infusions and Belle Pause, Kim was the founder of Kimberly Petruska Designs, specializing in mural painting, custom cabinetry, decorative finishes, and product design.

Her work has been featured in celebrity homes and publications including HGTV, House Beautiful, Country French Kitchens, The New York Times Home, Metropolis Magazine, Showhouse Review, and National Muralo Commercial, along with numerous magazine features and radio interviews.

Kim also created tabletop and decorative products for galleries and the gift market, with licensed designs carried by major retailers including HomeGoods.

Today, Belle Pause brings together years of experience in art, storytelling, entertaining, and visual atmosphere — creating intimate, elevated moments designed to feel both beautiful and artfully savored.

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