At every One of a Kind Show, these Big Rox Hair Pins, as well as the other hair pins that I make using vintage 1960's components, are a HUGE hit. They are great quality hair clips and make a great gift item. I'm making sure that I have a lot for you to choose from this time around!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Big Rox Hair Pins
At every One of a Kind Show, these Big Rox Hair Pins, as well as the other hair pins that I make using vintage 1960's components, are a HUGE hit. They are great quality hair clips and make a great gift item. I'm making sure that I have a lot for you to choose from this time around!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Gorgeous weekend
It was practically balmy this weekend. We took advantage and hit a patio on Saturday aft. So nice to feel a hit of nice warm sun. I was feeling especially indulgent lounging on a patio after going for really good dim sum with the God-family at Dynasty. I still managed to squeeze in some jewellery-making over the relaxing weekend.
Today, C. and I went to Humber Bay Park West. Neither of us had been there before so it was a nice spot to come upon. The views there were lovely! The water was so still and clear and there was not a cloud in the sky.
I have a boot that is about as close a match to my cast as possible. Seems to work out quite well!
It felt like a one hour mini-vacation... I was just happy to see the horizon which is a rarity for me as a city dweller.
I was trying to get a nice photo of these two ducks when a flock of Canada geese flew by in perfect V-formation.
My camera was too zoomed for the duck shot to catch the whole flock of geese, but I caught this snap as they flew just below us.
Then we headed to Kensington to meet A. for the rest of the afternoon. Went to the Grilled Cheese for yes, a grilled cheese. The place was cute and the sandwiches yummy, but the wait of over 20 minutes was too long and the hair in my delish sammy was unsavoury! Anyhow, it was dealt with in an uncomfortable way and I won't get into it, but I won't be going back.
Oh well... Hope everyone had a lovely sunny weekend as well! I was having trouble keeping myself indoors with all the work that is waiting for me when it was 18 degrees outside in November. Will have to try to restrain myself tomorrow.
I'm off to write comments on the local restaurant reviews...
Friday, November 6, 2009
Perogies!
C. and I did a photo shoot yesterday afternoon then we made perogies from scratch. Yum!
Here's the recipe in case you have a hankering...~Perogies~
Dough ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 egg
1/2 cup (approximately) of cold water
1 Tbsp canola oil
pinch of salt
Mix the the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix the wet ingredients together in a measuring cup then add to dry ingredients. Mix and then knead until consistent and separate into two balls and cover in bowls for ten minutes.
For the filling, we boiled one very large potato and mashed it up with caramelized onion, grated cheddar and asiago cheeses and a dash of Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Add salt and pepper and herbs as needed. Last time we did potato with sage, basil and cheddar version. A myriad of variations are possible!
Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter or drinking glass and cut out circles, add a scoop of filling to each and pinch the edges closed. Use a fork if it helps. Keep the finished perogies covered in a tea towel.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling, add perogies and cook until they float, which should be a few minutes.
This time we added them to a pan and fried them with some minced garlic. Last time we added them to caramelized onions. It's all good!
Serve with veggies and enjoy! I'm going off the top of my head, but I think that covers it!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Shoe shopping
For some reason, ever since I broke my foot, all I want to do is shop for impractical shoes. I went into a local shoe shop on Queen St. the other day and six salespersons in the small store eyeballed my cast then proceeded to ignore me. Maybe I am losing my mind, but even these wares at Payless are looking pretty good! They are designed by Project Runway contestant Christian Siriano who I did think was a fitting and talented winner. I like the Carolina Pump in the middle the best. They would be the most impossible for my healing foot to bear! Two to three more weeks in the cast and then I may be investing in some sensible shoes even my Mom wouldn't wear!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
One of a Kind Show Coupon
Are there any MoonRox fans coming to upcoming the One of a Kind Show? The Show runs from November 26th to December 6th. Here's a deal for you! Use the coupon code AD24h6e to access tickets for $9 (which is $3 off the price of admittance if you were to buy your tickets at the door) when you purchase your show ticket(s) online. You can buy your tickets through the OoaK website HERE.
The show is in about 3 weeks and I'm starting to get excited! I'm hoping to get the cast off my foot in time... Come by and see us at the MoonRox booth #Z-15!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
"Bright Nights"
Bellflowerdesigns popped a kind note over to say there is a MoonRox piece included in her Etsy treasury today! Nice and bright! Check it out in full size HERE.To view the listing for the Treasure Bracelet pictured, click HERE.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Happy Hallowe'en!
A. had a few of us over on Tuesday for an evening of two things from childhood -- pumpkin carving and cupcakes. She made the most delicious lemon icing. Mmmm..... 'Twas a lovely evening indeed! Check out our pum'kin creations. Not bad!
Hope everyone enjoys a Happy Hallowe'en! The crazy thing is the Holiday Season is around the corner. I have already seen some decorations and heard someone say "season's greetings." It seems to have crept up too quickly! Enjoy the Fall weekend!
Random pics of the sky
I snapped these pictures of the sky earlier this week. We've had a lot of active weather here in Toronto lately. It looked like cotton that you could climb on.
One of a Kind Show Contest
The One of a Kind Show is running an online contest for a $250 shopping spree. Head over to their website to enter! Wish I could win a shopping spree too!Just to remind you of the show dates -- This year's show runs from November 26th to December 6th.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
New stock at Citrus Boutique!
Psst! More new MoonRox goodies have arrived at Citrus Boutique! Go and have a gander! 111 Fourth Ave., Unit 16
St Catharines, ON
905.682.2222
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
MoonRox on FoundHandmade Blog!
Click HERE to check out FoundHandmade! Thanks for featuring the MoonRox Star Key Chain! To buy one, go the MoonRox Etsy Shop HERE.
Monday, October 26, 2009
October birthstone... sort of!
The traditional birthstones for October are opal and pink tourmaline. So in honour of this fair month, I am highlighting this Orbit Ring in shades of pink similar to tourmaline. Check it out in the MoonRox Etsy Shop HERE.
Couple weekend pics
It was a grey Saturday, like much of last week. I went to Brantford with C. via lots of random back roads. Love the colour of the dried corn stalks against the dreary sky. We went to see a charity fight between the owner of Caged Dragon and a reporter. They were raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Then on Sunday, my cousins G. and S. were kind enough to bring me along to take our Grandmother out for dim sum. Thanks G. and S.!
And there went another week! I'm looking forward to this week. I am going to do a massive inventory to see exactly how much work I have produced so far and then going out to buy more supplies to make more, more, MORE!
Happy Monday! It's nice and sunny today!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Fun totes
These are awfully cute tote bags by Maptote. I especially like the wine totes and the Toronto Tote bag, of course!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New album on MoonRox website
A new album of jewellery photos has been added to the MoonRox website. Take some time to peruse HERE! Thanks!
New stock at Steeling Home!
A new crop of Token Necklaces has arrived at Steeling Home in Calgary! These make the perfect gift for your sister, mother, BFF, cousin, daughter, neighbour, teacher... anyone! They come is so many different sentiments or slogans. For the full list and more photos, review this post. Visit Steeling Home and check them out in person!
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