Tuesday, June 9, 2020

MoonRox Non-Medical Washable and Reusable Handmade Masks

It has been an interesting time indeed. We have just started our 13th week of distancing, quarantining, whatever way you would describe they way you have chosen to endure this time. I was surprised to find myself enjoying this time much more than expected in the first few days. I started to really relish the quiet and the stillness, which never occurs in this part of the city in normal pre-COVID times. I loved how we had a little extra time to keep in touch with friends and fam, near and far. It soon became clear to me who was going to stay connected and constantly check in, and who was not going to be supportive at all. It was nice to just take a pause with no need to rush anywhere. Outside of work there was no no pressure to do anything specific. I've been so grateful for the best and most loyal customers. I'm so pleasantly surprised that orders have kept coming in, despite the worldwide pandemic. You guys are the best!

A few weeks into quarantine, I started making masks for friends and family. I was having major flashbacks to my fashion school days at Parsons. We'd be sewing all day and all night! Making the masks has been a lot of fun. It's reminded me how much I love sewing!  More recently I decided to make some MoonRox-y masks to add to the online shop! I found some beautiful soft cotton with a string of Beads motif. Each is lined with a filter pocket and has soft comfortable ear loops. You can select from Pink or Blue.
Now with more restrictions lifting and businesses opening, life is changing again daily. We aren't all inside our homes as much as the first many weeks. Now the advice seems to have changed almost overnight from "stay home" to "get outside!" It can definitely be confusing. More recently our medical officers have been recommending the use of a mask or face covering when in a situation where it is difficult to maintain 6ft distance from others. I for one am happy to wear a mask when I know I will be in the grocery store or post office. So, I sought out some more lovely fabrics, this time in more basic options that are also unisex.

In addition to the Beads print, you'll also find Twill masks in Charcoal Grey and
in Black.

In a finer weight fabric, we have this nice Light Grey.
Lastly, you can select this blue and white Pinstripe!
Each style is available in four sizes. Choose from:

Extra Small - fits kids age 3-6 (without nose wire)
Small - fits kids age 6-10
Regular - fits age 10 up to most average sized adult heads
Large - roomier fit for adults

For more info, check out the website! I'm hoping to add more styles in the days ahead, so keep an eye out. Stay safe and healthy!

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Isolation station

Hi, how is everyone hanging in? I’m still here, but haven’t known what to say. It’s a difficult time for everyone. There is so much to absorb each day. I confess that I have cried, or at least cracked a tear, multiple times a day in the last couple weeks. Sometimes it really hits me when I think of how long it will be until I get to see family again, or when I read a touching tweet posted by a stranger, or sometimes when you hear a certain lyric of a song. I am slowly learning to cut down on the intake of COVID news and put some music on instead.
Work-wise, it’s not a different environment for me as someone who works from home, but it still feels entirely different. With so many big concerns, I know that jewellery is likely one of the last things you need right now. I for one have been living in cozy sweats, but should you have that birthday gift, graduation gift, or anniversary gift to give, the website is still open. Shipments will be made less frequently, so current shipping policies will not be upheld right now, but you can use code STAYHOME for free shipping on orders over $50.
If sh*t had not hit the fan, I would have been all set up for our beloved One Of A Kind Show to start today. This would have been my 19th year at the Spring Show. I was happy the show made the wise decision to postpone the show, but I will very much miss seeing many of your lovely faces! It’s been tough to watch my creative independent business pals struggle with closures and event cancellations at this time, but so uplifting to see everyone support each other in new and inspiring ways from home! 
I’ve heard many predictions of how long this period of social distancing will last. It's hard to imagine potentially months in isolation. I’ve been so grateful for daily messages, phone calls, facetime tea dates and evening zoom drinks with friends. I hope we can all see each other IRL sooner than later. In the meantime, I’m going to take this period as an unexpected gift to work on other creative ideas and home projects that I tend to not make the time for. I’m staying put here in my isolation station and am going to clean up my never-tidy desk, get the easel out, do some sewing, some writing and chef up some delicious meals. 
One last note: Thank you to all of our front line workers! Thank you to our doctors, nurses, grocery store workers, pharmacy workers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, garbage collectors, restaurant staff, delivery people, transit staff and so many more You guys are heroes!
Be safe and stay healthy friends! xo


Wednesday, March 4, 2020

One of a Kind Spring Show 2020 Promo Coupon

Splendour Earrings, Studs, Necklace, Bracelet by MoonRox
Splendour Series (Photo credit: Joseph Saraceno.)

Every Spring it seems like the One of a Kind Show sneaks up on me quicker and quicker! I thought it felt like I just posted about the Christmas show and I wasn't wrong! My last blog post was indeed about the Winter show! Well, now a few months later and we've been teased by the noticeably longer days and a sprinkling of the nicer weather. I can definitely feel that Spring is near! I can't wait! I'm sure I've said it before, but I don't quite feel like myself until Spring rolls around. Clearly I am made for a different climate.

The Spring edition of the One of a Kind Show is always the perfect springboard into my favourite time of year!

As always, I've got some new pieces coming down the pipeline soon. We'll also bring some gems that were popular from last season and beyond. 

Here are the details:
OOAKS20
March 25-29, 2020
Enercare Centre
Exhibition Place
Toronto

To save on tickets, we've got a PROMO/COUPON/DEAL for you! Just follow this link to buy your tickets online at a discounted rate. 


Come see us in Booth Q-08. It's always a pleasure to visit with all of our lovely customers!

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

One of a Kind Show Winter 2019 Coupon - Save on tickets!

https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/One_Of_A_Kind_2019_Winter_Show?aa=7v03yu&promo=ExhibitorW19
It's October 1st already! The Summer here seemed brief. I took a vacation with family to Alaska... perhaps the time spent in cooler temps made the Summer feel extra short! So now that Fall has rolled around, Ive been getting busier and busier. One of my suppliers closed yesterday after seventy some odd years, so I may have to find new ways of working in the years ahead without a local place to source amazing materials. Might be a good thing. It might bring out new ideas and inspirations by changing things up a bit!

So, these past few weeks I have been spending some time mapping out a massive To Do List that I plan on knocking off in the next two months!

I'm excited to say that the new Collection for Fall/Winter 2019 will launch soon online. I'll update you when the website has been fully updated!

The One of a Kind Show is next month! The Winter 2019 edition of the Show runs from November 21-December 1 at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, Toronto. To take advantage of the Early Bird Ticket Rate from now until the end of the show, follow this LINK that will automatically offer you a discounted price to save a few bucks on tix!

https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/One_Of_A_Kind_2019_Winter_Show?aa=7v03yu&promo=ExhibitorW19

Monday, June 10, 2019

Seconds & Supplies Maker Market

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 15! We're joining forces with a bunch of amazing local designers to bring you some pieces from our lines as well crafty and creative supplies.

I'll be bringing some lovely jewels from season's past at the best ever prices! I'll also be going against my hoarding tendencies and de-stashing some of my jewellery findings and other craft supplies. There will be lots of fun stuff that you can put to good use in your own creative endeavours!
The event will be one day only at Artscape Youngplace on Shaw Street here in Toronto. Here's a list of some of the participants!

See you there!!

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