Workings

March was so cold... and April seems to be starting off the same way.  These are a few photos taken while huddled indoors working away in preparation for last week's One of a Kind Show.  This post, and likely the next couple are rather delayed, but I have had a lot to catch up on, so please excuse me!

A pile of gloriously shiny beads to create with.

Confection Bracelets in progress.  Delicious colours new for this season are not shown in this photo...

Love how the days are getting longer.  Everything looks better in daylight.  Moonshadow pieces in progress.

Hot cup of tea and colourful beading.

A new Tiny Necklace to add to the big list of Tinies!  The Tiny Book Locket Necklace!

Little bit obsessed with this one lately.  The Bow Bracelet.  I wear it almost every day stacked with lots of other MoonRox pieces.

Tagging Hair Pins.
(Thank you to J.S. that helped me tag every single earring, necklace and bracelet!  You are the best!!)

Got stickers printed.

The Carnival Necklace!  A new design that was just introduced at the Show.  We have so many great customers that are so familiar with the line and are so kind as to come to my booth every time, so I always like to introduce some new things they have not seen yet.  Always have to create a few showstoppers designed to launch at the Show!  These are so fun.  I cannot get enough of the amazing juicy colours.  I had the frosted drop-shaped beads for a little while and could not settle on what to do with them.  Finally came up with this and I am pretty pleased!  I had so much fun choosing just the right colour combinations.  The Necklace is super wearable and perfect for that pop of colour that is so hot this season!

The Carnival Necklace comes in 7 fantastic colour combos and is now available as part of the Spring/Summer Collection.  Have a look here to find out more.

In the next post, we'll share some photos taken at the Show.

Fall days

I'm generally not a fan of Fall, but I've got to say that the season produces some of the nicest turbulent skies and gorgeous rich sunsets.  Of course we could absolutely do without the hurricanes and storms that have landed of late.

This sunset was particularly stunning.  Gazed at it like a zombie trying to soak it all up.

Fall is always super busy.  I'm not sure if I have posted any of these photos before.  I tend to lose my mind regularly at this time of year... the result of wearing 50 million different hats to run this little jewellery biz in the most hectic time of year!  Getting super-excited for the One of a Kind Show!  Check in on our Facebook Page to win some free tickets!  Today our third draw was announced.  There are three pairs of tickets up for grabs!  Go and enter!  It's so easy!

I've been hard at work jimmying the website soon to re-launch and building up stock for the show as well as filling store and online orders.  Love all the pretty materials in use this season.  Lots of brights to cheer up the season!

Accidentally dumped a very well organized box of findings, and will have to finish tending to that mess another day, but visually I liked the jumble, so snapped a pic.

Daylight is so short, but maybe this is a good thing.  The evenings have been super productive!

Not that I haven't escaped for a few outings with friends and enjoyable breaks.

A late night dinner and birthday celebration...

Lovely home cooked meals...  S. made the yummiest jerk chicken for dins last week.  Salivating just thinking about it!

Potted some cuttings for friends.  Saving one for K.D. and then keeping one so to as to ensure some plants survive the winter.  

Cheerful lunch visits...  Got some ahhhmazing soaps from J.S., my now retired soap-making friend.  So happy to still be able to enjoy some of her delightful suds.

Supported Vonelle on their CD release night like a proud auntie.

Made sure to take advantage and enjoyed a rare balmy day with a market stroll.

Spotted a mention in the Now Magazine article about Toronto Fashion Heroes for 2012.  So thrilled to be listed amongst all these talents and icons.

And okay, I also really like Fall colours.  One more plus for Fall!

Did you notice how it's Christmas everywhere the second Halloween is over?  It's time to get our Holiday spirit on! Looking forward to a super-fun Holiday Season ahead.

For now, on to the next thing on my huge long checklist!  Putting my shipping and packaging hat on!  Have a happy day!  Bye for now...

xo

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Life last week

Last week seemed to be filled with a good mix of work and play... just the way I like it.  Here are some photos from my phone.

 Entwined Rope Bracelets...

 Rainy eve...  maybe this wasn't last week... 

 Orbit Rings...

 Nibbles...

 Pretty plant...

 Supply shopping...

 Stunning Ring, lace top and lace nails too...

 New glasses case to add to my Bennie and Olive collection...

 Visited the Dagg and Stacey studio... got to try on some pretty clothes!  So much fun...

 Checked out the latest at West Elm...

 Stopped in at Lilliput Hats...

 and spent some time catching up...

 Made lots of jewellery, of course!!

 Gazed at the full moon...

(terrible photo... sorry!)

Got a cheap and cheerful glitzy new case for my phone.  Who knew the dollar store would have such a gem?

Imbibed...  

(These were not all for me.  Just making sure you know!)

 And ate a waffle pop!

Some things I didn't photograph:

Ate delicious meat pies, ate yummy tacos with high school mates, brunched with pals, celebrated Mrs. L-O's birthday over tasty pizzas, basked in the sun on a gorgeous and surprisingly warm Sunday, played with spray paint, caught up with family over cheap and cheerful eats.  Yes, I have basically been indulgent... touring around town eating non-stop. 

In the week ahead I plan on hunkering down, though it will be hard with the warmer temps and my favourite guy around, Mr. Sunshine.

Off to catch some Zzzs.  Hope you had a lovely weekend!

From the studio

Here are a few pics from the studio this week.

 Fancy Ornate Earrings

Pretty glass beads

Chain Chain Earrings