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April 15, 2013

Bel Monili Vintage Jewelry Giveaway!

 

belmonilijewelry

Jewelry….sigh…

Vintage jewelry with a fresh, modern twist…double sigh…

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We have the absolute pleasure of having the talented Lucy from Bel Monili as an At the Picket Fence sponsor and getting to sigh regularly over the incredible pieces of “vintage reborn” jewelry she has in her fabulous shop.

Take a look at just some of what you will find at Bel Monili!

red and white flower bracelet

red and white flower bracelet

crystal dangle earrings

pink and green crystal dangle earrings

capture lifes moments

capture life’s moments leather bracelet

vintage white gold

vintage white gold flower necklace

vintage cluster bracelet

vintage crystal cluster bracelet

medical alert bracelet

custom medical alert bracelet 

Vanessa has her own little piece of Bel Monili! This was on her Christmas list last year and Santa got a little help from Heather and made it happen!

bel monili necklace

Now that you’ve seen some of the stunning pieces in Lucy’s collection, how about entering for a chance to win a

$35 Gift Card 

to

 bel monili

Enter here:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

The winner will be announced on Monday, April 22nd.

Best of luck and thanks so much to Lucy for this generous giveaway!

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  1. Pam Ballard says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. Followed the steps..

    Reply
  2. Shirleen Curtis says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Would love to win one of your pieces. Any one. LOL

    Reply
  3. Liz Lewis says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I love Bel Monili and her jewelry is amazing! I especially love the first one. So gorgeous.
    Liz

    Reply
  4. Patty says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I don’t know which piece is prettier! Just lovely.

    Reply
  5. Barbara says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    What lovely pieces. Especially like the “medical” alert bracelets. Would purchase one with “Lupus” in remembrance of my nephew.

    Also, I am really enjoying your blog. Love reading Sundays post. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Lucy has the most amazing jewelry – it’s like a candy store for adults!!
    Kelly

    Reply
  7. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    followed on etsy!

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  8. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    followed blog via gfc! 😉

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  9. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful! I love everything vintage!

    Reply
  10. Gretchen Koontz says

    April 16, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Love your jewelry! Would be amazing to win the chance to get one!!

    Reply
  11. Lauren Eggers says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks! I followed on etsy

    Reply
  12. Desiree de Monye says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful jewelry! Thanks for the chance to win a gift card.

    Reply
  13. Janet Murray says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Your jewelry is very beautiful. Hoping to win a piece.

    Reply
  14. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful jewelry! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Laura @ Finding Home says

    April 16, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    so pretty, on my wishlist now too!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 17, 2013 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks Laura! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Katherines Corner says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.I hope you will also stop by and enter my April showers giveaway xo

    Reply
  17. Heather Johnson says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Thank you so much for the giveaway would love to win! And I followed the blog and the etsy page 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jill Flory says

    April 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Lovely lovely jewelry and so reasonable priced too! I’m in love 🙂

    Reply
  19. Doreen@HymnsandVerses says

    April 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks Heather and Vanessa for this beautiful giveaway – perfect for Spring! Love Lucy’s work!

    Reply
  20. Trish @ Uncommon says

    April 20, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Oh my goodness… it is all stunning!! How would you pick if you won?! Hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend!

    Take care,

    Trish

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On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the po On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the pouring rain outside contributed to my feelings. But the primary cause was this overwhelming flood of thoughts about how much in our world and in our culture is going off the rails. I’d planned to make pumpkin bread that day but I was tempted to just curl up in a ball on my bed, pull the covers over my head and pretend that this would actually solve something. I didn’t give into that temptation though. Instead, I got out my favorite pumpkin bread recipe and found that, as I worked and prayed and hummed worship songs, my spirit began to settle. When the world feels very loud, the demands of family and home can actually help to quiet our souls. As each family member walked through the door later in the day, they commented on how wonderful the house smelled. It’s better than any fall candle in my opinion! And I knew that the extra loaf that I get from the recipe would be a welcome treat for my widower neighbor. So, if your heart is feeling a bit unsettled this week too, maybe this recipe will come in handy!

Pumpkin Bread:

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7×3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
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#fallcenterpiece #falldecor #centerpiece #fiveminutedecorating
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Is this something you do in your life too? What wisdom would you offer to a mom of young children?

I truly think our culture would greatly benefit from more women in different seasons of life being willing to invest in each other. 🍂

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #motherhood #parentingwisdom
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Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the apples:
3 peeled and chopped apples of a tart variety
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
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Bake for 45 minutes. 
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Hope you’re weekend is off to a great start and that you make it a priority to slow down for a bit and soak up the beauty around you. 🍂

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In a way, decorating my home to reflect the changing season serves as a tangible reminder of this trust. Even something as simple as seeing a pumpkin on my mantel or a basket of mums on the coffee table fill me with peace because they represent the things that remain constant and true.

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Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

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*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
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