Tea time

The Dagg and Stacey girls and I finally got to get together after all sorts of things slowed us down... babies, illnesses, over-working, winter...

Friday was the first sunny warm-ish day that we have had in a long time. We sat in the sweet sunny window at the Kitten and The Bear and caught up thoroughly over tasty house made buttermilk scones and delicious jams. Seemed especially civilized compared to our recent meetings - harried his and byes and coffee runs at the One of a Kind Show.

The lovely and oh so relaxing outing, was the perfect start to a glorious Spring weekend filled with sunshine, long random walks and shenanigans! Love how a little dose of warm weather brings people out of the woodwork and makes everyone so happy. If every day was sunny and say... 24 degrees, I'd be one happy clam! Will be cracking down on work and trying to make a meal or two at home over the next few days. 

Now back to my late night paperwork! 

xo

M

INLAND Fall 2014

Now that I have a functioning computer again, I am slowly catching up on months and months of blogging.  It really should be a couple years of catch up but that old stuff is just a little too ancient news!  It's so refreshing to have a quick computer instead of staring at the ever frustrating spinning rainbow wheel that cripples my iMac!  So be prepared for some posts that don't reflect the freezing cold climate we are submerged in right now!

Way back on a sunny weekend in September 2014, we took part in a new show called INLAND that featured an amazing roster of fashion and accessories designers from across Canada.  It was at 99 Sudbury which is a lovely space. Here are some quick snaps!

Our friends Stacey and Karen of Dagg and Stacey clearly have spent over a decade as a design team and tight friends.  Matchy matchy!

The MoonRox display.

Rear patio facing the train tracks.  Snuck a couple wee escapes out here on this gorgeous weekend.

Hand knit pom pom toque by Simple Smiles & Co.

INLAND is working on their next show this May.  Currently contemplating whether or not to add it to the schedule.  In any case, we will have to visit!

Scenes from the One of a Kind Show

The sparkling MoonRox Booth.  Come see us in Y-09!

MoonRox Crystal Bauble Rings

Pomp & Ceremony Liberty print ties.

Avril Loreti tea towels.

Freshly Printed constellation pillow.

MoonRox Movement Necklace and Dynasty Bracelet.

Interview with What She Said! on Serius XM Radio on channel 167.

Raku vessels by Evelyne Rivest Sevignac

Lisa from dconstruct in their earrings and the Tangle Chain Necklace

MoonRox Frozen Bracelet.

Clothing from Dagg and Stacey's kids' line called Dog and Daisy.

Twinkle Glimmer Necklace and Moonshadow Necklace on display by the main entrance of the show.

Sorry I haven't linked all the businesses!  It's late and I need to catch some Zzzs.

It's been great to see all of our unbelievable customers.  Love our customers more every year! Five more days at the One of a Kind Show!  Come visit us!  Grab your coupon link in the column on the right hand side.

Hope to see you there!

xo

M

In and around town

Just got in from a night time bike ride along the waterfront and feeling wide awake.  Perfect time to catch up on a little blogging.  I snap so many photos, so here is a little of this and a little of that! 

 Diner yummies.

A peek into Sister's terrarium from Crown Flora Studio.

 Fat quarters at the Workroom.

 

 Fashion District.

 Twinkle toes.  

 Addicted to these.

Sister's cupboard.  We can never get enough FireKing and Pyrex!  As you can see, she is more discriminating with her colour palette.  I go more for multi-colour!

Must see more live music this Summer...

 Scenes from the Dagg and Stacey studio sale a few weeks back.

Left with a lovely dress I am quite excited to break out.

 Lots of arm wear on three ladies -- all MoonRox, but one.

 Found these little studies done in art school... many, many years ago.

 Love spring flowers.  Especially love sniffing lilacs in bloom!

 A birthday gift to be gifted.

 Patio feasting.

 Petals falling like glitter, though not terribly obvious in this photo.  Trust me, it was pretty!

 A's delicious galbi and jap chae...

 and delectable chocolate ganache.

 Shopping in the market for my little herb garden.

Some must do, but therapeutic tasks. Tag, tag, taggity tag!

Been super indulgent lately.  Lots of celebrations and outings, plus plenty of spontaneous get togethers, so it's been nice to get out on quiet evening walks and bike rides.  This is my favourite time of year.  Wish I could keep Spring all year 'round!  Hope you have been enjoying Spring too!  

Goodnight!

xo

m

P.S.  Still more posts to catch up on...  

At the One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale

I had so much fun at the show as usual! I love feeling the buzz in the air and seeing the familiar faces every show. Over the years we have gotten to know our regular customers and it is such a joy to watch little kids grow up, girls get married, lovely mamas return with new additions, different generations enjoying the One of a Kind Show together.  I was once the little kid that went to the Show too.  As a crafty little one, I LOVED it and always left feeling inspired to make things and excited about my new purchases.  Thinking back, it must have been in the early years of the Show that my Mom and Aunt L. first brought me and my Sister.  Aunt L. thinks I was 5 or 6, so that would be the early 1980's.  I love to think that people are going home with my work and cherishing it the way I still adore me some handmade goods.  Anyhow, enough about me.  Here are some photos taken over this five day Show.

This is the charming Jillian of Headmistress Accessories in one of her flower crowns and the Moonshadow Necklace in Blush.  Jill reports that she wears it often and I think it looks amazing on her!

 Here is the delicate Dainty Bracelet.  This customer found one that perfectly matched her scarf.

The newest addition to the line -- The Carnival Necklace.  This is the Coral combo, but 6 other combos are also available!

See!  Here is Jill again!  She and her sis are both sporting Carnival Necklaces!

Lion Necklace... A Tiger Necklace is also available.

The talented designers of Patouche and Julie Sinden Handmade fame.  One came already wearing MoonRox.  Both left wearing some Rox!

This family now each has a Gem Necklace.  The last remaining holdout of the four ladies (one is not in the photo) picked out one at this Show.  They are all such lovely people and wear the necklaces so well! Makes me super happy!

Good Friday at the Show was manic.  I recalled previous Good Fridays being busy, but I had forgotten how crazy it can get.  This was taken when I sat down to make a quick phone call.  The only three minutes spent seated that day!  I'm wearing an arm load.  L-R: Tassel Bangle, Moonshadow Bracelet, Floral Crystal Bauble Bracelet, Entwined Stalactite Bracelet and Entwined Wrap Bracelet.

The next day I managed to steal a few moments to check out some of the work out there!  I enjoyed the new Etsy Section.  These are some adorable prints from ZukZuk.

Also happened on these heavenly soaps on my wanderings.  They are from Liv Simple Farms and are all natural goat's milk and lavender based with other essential oils blended in.  Can't wait to try them out.  Wished I had a chance to check out some of their other products too...

I've long admired the photographic art pieces from Patrick Lajoie.  There was a large round piece of a beach scene that was happy and ethereal and just lovely.  

This is a snapshot from the Scout & Catalogue booth.  Such divine scarves and accessories.  I snatched one up and will show you a pic in my next post.

I was so happy to meet my new Intsagram friend from Swaine Street Woodworking.  Jana was so friendly and warm and she makes perfect cutting boards.  

Zoomed around to visit some of the friends also exhibiting. Here is a photo of the sweet textile plant pots that Bookhou is now making.  Love the idea of a soft item that is almost always not! 

And speaking of talented friends... Here is Stacey of Dagg and Stacey outfitted entirely in a dreamy ensemble of Dagg and Stacey and MoonRox jewels.

And now back to some more MoonRox pics... A pile of Confection Bracelets good enough to eat!

Blogger Laura of Wellington and Grey in a the Tassel Bracelet that perfectly matched her outfit, but it was another that went home with her.

Prior to the show I had done my nails in a pattern inspired by the Carnival Necklace, so when we sold out, I just had to stay up late to make more!

A sunny yellow Moonshadow Necklace getting packed up in a sweet little box!

Taking a breather in my favourite Dagg and Stacey dress with the Chevron Necklace, a Confection Bracelet and two Tassel Bangles.

Fashion designer Eve Gravel in her new Fireworks Necklace.  I love these... and thought it suited Eve perfectly.  Looks amazing.

This is a photo of me that J. Mo took.  Thank you to J.Mo, A.C., B.C., J.S., S.P., S.F., V.G. and my Mom for all the manpower and hard work prior to and over the course of the Show as well as during set-up and take-town.  And thank you also to those that kindly offered up their help and supported me in other ways!

C'est tout! There ended another One of a Kind Show.  Thank you to everyone that came by and supported MoonRox.  We have the very best customers in the world and I'm already looking forward to the Christmas Show.  Thank you, thank you!

xo

M

P.S.  One more OoaK post ahead... the goodies I made away with!