Countdown to Columbus

Oh, the excitement. The panic. The exhilaration. The sheer JOY of being a vendor at the Country Living Fair! With only a few short weeks to go, the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio is sure to be the highlight of the year.

bel monili by l.marlane is absolutely thrilled to be a vendor at this prestigious show for the first time! I am working hard to craft, create, and prepare for my visits to Columbus and Atlanta.

So, since bel monili is brand new to the Country Living scene, I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself and show you a little bit of what I do!

My name is Lucy, and I am the brains (ha!) behind bel monili by l.marlane. By trade, I am a speech-language pathologist at a suburban elementary school. By rite of passage, I am an artist. My real love is creating unique, one of a kind pieces using vintage components.

My home is small, but my passion for creating is huge. I love finding the perfect vintage piece and transforming it into something "new" to be loved. Here's a little peek at some of my favorite things:

vintage earrings...one of my favorites

 I hand-craft jewelry and accessories using vintage materials, fun finds, and previously loved pieces.

some pretty display items...

 My display is a mash of function and beauty, vintage and re-purposed.

feathers, seashells, and industrial bits and goodies

bel monili signature flower pins and hairclips

 My flower pins are definitely one of the main attractions; they were included in the giveaway bags for the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards!

meet Francine!

 Despite my small space, I like to keep inspiration and beauty in plain sight.

a preview of our finished goods

fun fun fun flowers

we'll have a LOT of beautiful things for brides, bridesmaids, and the like

 So, friends, the countdown is on. Make sure to follow bel monili on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to snag some previews of what you will find at the Country Living Fairs!