Showing posts with label country living magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label country living magazine. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Why is it so difficult to keep up?

I am, admittedly, one of the worst bloggers out there. I start out the year strong: each year I do my "31 Days..." series and I am motivated for the year. 
Then February comes.
That's pretty much the end.
It's not that I don't have a lot of fun and interesting things going on: quite the opposite, in fact. 
I suppose that's the problem. I have so much to do that I don't really have the time to stop and share!
So, here is a little recap of 2015 so far for belmonili:
  • January: did MOST of my 31 days posts
  • February: broke my wrist, had a beautiful bridal shower
  • March: got ready for my wedding!!!
  • April: got married to the love of my life, went on an amazing honeymoon to Punta Cana, DR
  • May: got pregnant!
  • June: worked. slept. worked. slept.
  • July: went to Florida to visit my brother. slept.
  • August: entered into 2nd trimester, enjoyed a glorious resurgence of energy.
  • September: had an amazing time at the Country Living Fair!
  • October: my little dog Diva had enculeation surgery (removal of her eyes) and recovered like a pro

I am going to ***try*** to get some more updates out there, including long-overdue photos of my wedding and honeymoon. Wish me luck!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

The Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY

Aah, the Country Living Fairs. They are undeniably the BEST antique/junk/artisan shows, offering unique, one of a kind items from near and far. Here's a peek of what bel monili saw at the inagural Rhinebeck fair:
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Check out this line of people waiting to get in to the Fair!

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Blogging friends! Left to right: Jeanne (juNxtaposition), Breida (breida with a b), Lucy (bel monili), Kelly (Eclectically Vintage)

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bel monili and juNxtaposition with the Beekman Boys! Left to right: Brent, Lucy, Jeanne, and Josh

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The adorable flags adorning the walkways were made by our friends at Modern June

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I just LOVE Modern June!!

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The South Porch Antiques booth is a bel monili favorite

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South Porch Antiques

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South Porch Antiques

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Red Door Antiques is another favorite of mine...I love her displays!

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from Red Door Antiques

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one of my very dearest friends Green Bubble Gorgeous was right next to my booth!

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I loved EVERYTHING in the Hi Ho Home Market booth...and I can't wait to see them again at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, OH this fall!

Hi Ho Home Market

La Bonne Vie always puts out an amazing display...

La Bonne Vie

I was THRILLED to meet Christina from No. 29 Design blog!

 Whew! It was an amazing weekend filled with fun, beautiful finds, and joyful meetings. I can't wait until Columbus in September!!!