Dancing in the Moonlight Necklace

This is the Dancing in the Moonlight Necklace. It's a piece that moves when you move, sways when you sway, sashays when you sashays! Shiny brass chain fringe is extended below a large hexagonal crystal that catches the light. Choose from Crystal Clear or Silver crystals. This is the perfect necklace to take you through the Holiday Season. It also makes a sweet gift! To see more on this design and loads of other gift options, check out the website.

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One of a Kind Show and Sale Winter 2018 #OOAK18

We are a few days into the One of a Kind Show. It's always a flurry of making leading up to to this time of year. I love being at this show and seeing all the pieces come out of it's storage places and come to life as people put them on. Everyone has been so lovely. Thank you for the kind response to the new collection!

Here is our sweet little spot for this year's edition of the Show! One more week to come visit us at Booth Y-20.

Need tickets still? Use coupon code EXFAJP7C or click HERE.

Come say hi to us!

MoonRox Collection for Fall/Winter 2018/2019

(Photography by Joseph Saraceno.)

Our new Collection for Fall/Winter 2018/2019 is now live on our website. Some pieces are streamlined and modern, some are delicate and some are opulent. There's a little something for everyone! Here's a look book image showcasing the Venus Earrings, Golden Sun Stud Earrings and Aten Necklace. Have a look at the website to see the rest of the 50+ new arrivals. I hope you will like the new pieces! 

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One of a Kind Winter 2018 Show Dates and Coupon Code

With Fall upon us, it's that much closer to the One of a Kind Showwww.oneofakindshow.com! Admittedly, Fall is my least favourite season (Spring and Summer rule), but I do love the the hub bub of Fall. It's the busiest time of year for most makers and I love the adrenaline rush of getting so much accomplished leading up to the OOAK Show and the Holiday season in general. 

I've got lots of new pieces of jewellery in the works and will be showing you some of the new gems with the release of the Fall/Winter 2018 Collection on the website next month.

This Winter's Show runs from November 22 to December 2 at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place. We always love meeting our customers in person and catching up with many of our regular clients! 

Start planning early and grab your tickets online to save a few bucks with coupon code EXFAJP7C.

Flight of Fancy Series

Flight of Fancy Earrings and Necklace 

Flight of Fancy Lariat with Victory, Figment and Hex Earrings

Sometimes I get caught up in making big statement pieces. This was an extra little personal challenge to make these more soft and delicate jewellery designs! I brought these to the One of a Kind Show a couple weeks ago, and I love the response they got! Glad to hear that some of you like them as much as I do! The Flight of Fancy Necklace, Lariat and Earrings are made with dainty brass chain adorned with brass rods and charms. The same charms are used in the selection of earrings that go with! I've linked each piece in the photo captions above, so click through to see more photos and descriptions.

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Voyage and Wanderlust Earrings

Photo credit: Joseph Saraceno

I'm a little obsessed with these beauties! I just want one of each! These are the Voyage and Wanderlust Stud Earrings. They are made with geometric brass forms and vintage glass cat's eye paillettes. Choose from four lovely pastel colours. 

I'm also kind of digging the one-of-each-style look as shown in this pretty Look Book image! Why not wear one of each style? The smooth surfaces of both of these earring styles catch the light and dance on your ears as you move. These are perfect for when you need a little holiday from the day-to-day!

Check them out on the website!

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One of a Kind Spring 2018 wrap up

It's hard to believe it's already been a week since the One of a Kind Show finished up! The Spring edition always seems to fly by faster year by year!

Leading into the show, I had run myself ragged and was just getting over a little cold on set up day. Luckily I have the bestest of friends that always pull me through these days when I really need the extra help. My good friend K and I set up the booth and made it look beautiful! We had a chill day and slowly put the whole scene together. It's always nice to see everything on display. It's so rewarding to see each piece laid out with other designs from the same series, and not packed away neatly in bags and boxes.

On the first morning of the show, I always try to get there a little early as there are always small tasks to do to get our little home for the next few days looking just right.

I was running a little late and quickly scrambled from the parking lot to head into the building with several bags in tow and a triple espresso in hand. Having made my way across the road plus the streetcar tracks and just about to enter the building, I wondered if I had locked the car.. I always make fun of my Aunt as she doubles back to check if she locked her car 95% of the time. I rifled around all of my bags and pockets in search of the keys. Couldn't find them. Panic set in with the clock ticking closer to show opening time. With my eyes fixed on the car from across the way, I ambled back across the streetcar tracks and across the road. HOLY S*%T, the doors were unlocked and the keys were still in the ignition!? I couldn't believe how stupid I was to have almost given away my car to the next passerby to peek in the window! I was so relieved I had remembered to check before it was too late! I was laughing at myself as I locked the car three times beep beep beep, tucked the keys away and then repeated my steps and went for take 2 to get to the show.

As I crossed the tracks this time, there was a streetcar at the stop. The driver wasn't in his seat so I scampered across despite the do not walk sign. He then leaned to open the door and I attempted to signal that no, I was not looking to board the car. He actually didn't seem to think that I was. He shouted out the door at me. "Have a great day! Sell lots of jewellery!" I said thank you and wished him a great day also. Whaaaaat?! How did he know that I sell jewellery? I mentally checked myself up and down. I had a suitcase and bags and was bundled in my coat. I was not bearing any outside indication that I made or sold jewellery. I didn't recognize him and do not know anyone that drives a TTC streetcar. Maybe he knew me. Maybe he follows me on Instagram or has shopped from me before.

Any which way, that was super nice of him to wish me well and I took it as a positive omen/good vibes/a happy moment.

This is the Sicilian Bouquet Necklace on one of our favourite long time customers. She came in this stunning floral dress and somehow the necklace just seemed meant for her. It's still pretty chilly out for March and April, so I have been so pleased that customers have responded so well to this cheerful piece! Perhaps the more we wear flowers, we will inspire some real ones to pop up! This piece even got a mention on BlogTO!

The Show ran over Easter this year, and I was so happy to see so many of our loyal customers come to share the holiday with us. I know I say this every time, but I am so honoured that so many of you allow me to make some pretty things for you to take with you and make a part of your lives. Seeing our customers in person and catching up on the latest in your lives makes me so happy. 

Thank you to our amazing customers. You guys are the best ever and make all of these jewels come to life! Thank you to my fellow makers for the inspiration, moral support and chocolate eggs. Thanks to the team at the One of a Kind Show for always putting together an incredible event. Lastly, thanks to my friends and family for always supporting me both figuratively and literally holding me up! I have the most incredible friends and family that are always willing to lend a hand, whether it is tagging, prepping, moving, food delivery or tearing the whole thing down again.

Thank you all for making this yet another successful OOAK Show! I can't wait for the next one already! We had a great show, so maybe the TTC man put me in the right lane!

In the next few weeks, I'll share more Look Book images from the Spring/Summer Collection... and maybe I'll try to get up to some random adventures too!

xo
M

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale 2018

Photo credit: Joseph Saraceno

We are all set up! Come see us at the One of a Kind Show running from March 28-April 1! We're in Booth Q-04 and cant wait to see you!

If you haven't picked up your tickets, use coupon code EFC25VW2 to save when buying your tickets online!

New Collection for Spring/Summer 2018

Photo credit: Joseph Saraceno

So happy to share that the MoonRox Collection for Spring/Summer 2018 is now live online!

Here's one of my favourite images of from the Look Book. The Sicilian Bouquet Necklace and Bracelet are so delightful. They make me dream of wandering through fragrant flower fields in the afternoon sun.

Hope you will have a look at the new collection and fall in love with some of the pieces!

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Infinite Kusama at the AGO

"Narcissus Garden" (1966)

A couple weeks ago I joined fellow jewellery designer Lisa Ridout for a quick afternoon work break at the gallery. We checked out the Riopelle/Mitchell show, which we both really enjoyed, but on this visit I was happy to get to view "Narcissus Garden" by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.  Earlier in the Winter I had waited and waited... and waited online (along with evidently thousands of others) to get tickets to see her mirror exhibit, Infinite Kusama. The day was still a week and a half away, so seeing this installation of many spheres only had the anticipation building even higher.

This installation was initially exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 1966. The artist had intended for each ball to be for sale so one could purchase their own narcissism.

About a week later, my good friend KK and I got to experience Kusama's 6 mirrored rooms as well as many other pieces on exhibit. We were soooo excited! 

"Infinity Mirrored Room -- Phalli's Field" (1965/2016)

"Phalli's Field" is made of many many sewn, spotted and stuffed textile forms. Kusama apparently had a fear of sex and her study of these phallic forms over many years was a way for her to address her anxiety.

We geeked out and decided to dress for the occasion. I selected a mirrored skirt my neighbour recently gave me and I had not had the chance to wear. It seemed like the perfect thing for this! I paired it with the Medallion Necklace which combines the polka dot theme with the shimmering effect of the mirrors. I was happy to observe that we were not alone in dressing for the exhibit! There were plenty of people in dots and other themed outfits. I know, you must think that I'm about one step away from wearing all Christmas themed things for all of December. Don't worry, I was laughing at myself here too. Haha!

"Ennui" (1976)

"Infinity Mirrored Room -- The Souls of a Million Light Years Away" (2013)

This room was one of my favourites. I had been trying to avoid seeing images of this show in the months leading up to our visit. I had been told by Lisa that one room was like Swarovski Crystals on drugs and am going to guess she meant this one. This photo doesn't do it justice. You are allowed 20 seconds in each room. It's such a short amount of time, yet for fleeting moments, you will instantly get lost in another world as soon as the door is closed. I found I wanted to experience the rooms with my eyes, yet I still wanted to record it by snapping a photo or two in the 20 seconds. So I did both, and sometimes took photos without looking at what I was photographing, so some of these are not my best effort! Check out my Instagram feed @moonrox_ca to see a video of this room.

"Life" (1998)

 "Dots Obsession -- Love Transformed into Dots" (2007, installed 2018)

This huge room was filled with a warm pink glow emanating from these giant polka dotted hollow forms. Amongst all of these spheres was one speckled orb with a hole that was only about 3 inches in diameter that you could peep into.

This was the mirrored spectacle inside.

In one particularly large spotted ball was one of the rooms that we could enter. This one felt a little like I had entered someone's closet. I'm not sure why.

"Infinity Mirrored Room -- Love Forever" (1966/1994)

It's amazing that Kusama first created this over 50 years ago. It's a many sided piece with two small windows so you would see yourself and potentially the face of your love reflected endlessly. The colours changed by the moment and it was mesmerizing. We lined up twice for this one and one other. If we were not super hungry, we won't have stayed longer and gotten in line a few more times. 

 "Obliteration Room" 

This room starts out entirely blank white -- completely devoid of colour. Each visitor is given a sheet of stickers that you can then place anywhere you like! The white will gradually become obliterated. We visited in the first week of the show, so I'm interested to see how it will look like in even a month's time. Here is a video of the "Obliteration Room" at the Tate in 2012.

"Infinity Mirrored Room -- Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity" (2009)

This was also one of my favourites. I think I am unable to decide which was my favourite. Can I have a top 3? This room was so breathtaking and tranquil as you become encompassed in the warm glow of so many little lanterns in this ethereal space.

The whole show was beautiful and unlike anything I had ever experienced before. You are truly immersed in the art, in fact, becoming part of it. You become one with the piece as your own familiar image is reflected back to you a multitude of times along with your manufactured surrounding. In some of the spaces, you become so lost in the infinity before you that you almost feel as if you are no longer standing on the ground.

So after 13 plus hours waiting for the tickets and a couple months awaiting the arrival of this day, it was worth it. What's any of those amounts of time in comparison to infinity!?

Coupon Code to save on tickets to the One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale 2018: EFC25VW2

Psst! Another One of a Kind Show is sneaking up fast! The 2018 Spring Show runs from March 28 until April 1. Want to save on tickets? Use our coupon code EFC25VW2 to save $2 off the full admission price when buying your tickets online. Click here to take advantage. We will have a fresh new collection as well as faves that have been carried through from season's past. Hope to see you there so we can show you in person!

Sweetheart Necklace

Every once in a while, I come across some vintage pieces that I just cannot leave behind. Sometimes they just seem like something I know our customers would like. When I found a few of these Sweetheart Necklaces, I knew I had to share them with you. The Sweetheart Necklace features a simple 3-dimensional floating heart pendant on an elegant brass chain. The necklace is made of raw brass that shows some beautiful patina given to them from years gone by. I love the warm tone of brass. It's golden and shiny without being gaudy.

This little cutie is the perfect gift for your love or perhaps a treat for yourself. If you are in the Toronto area and are in need of a last minute Valentine's gift, just get in touch and we'd be happy to help you out!

For more details on this piece, visit the website and find this piece in the Vintage Section.

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Dot-to-Dot Pearl Series

I always thought of pearls as kind of old fashioned, but these days you can find freshwater pearls in so many interesting shapes. Got my hands on these lustrous flat disc like pearls and challenged myself to create pieces that were modern, dainty and still classy and lady like. As soon as I made the Dot-to-Dot Pearl Bracelet, I knew I had an instant personal favourite. I have been wearing my bracelet and Dotted Pearl Bauble Ring almost every day. The Dotted Pearl Earrings are pendulum style dangly earrings that pair well with any of the other pieces. For the Dot-to-Dot Pearl Necklace, I played with the linear quality of the fine chain between pearls and decided on a cool Y-style necklace.  The pearls have a beautiful sheen and each has a unique organic shape with some natural divots and character. These pieces are available in two colours -- Cloud and Oil Slick. For more photos and information on each piece, check out the website! Hope you like this series as much as I do!

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