New Store space!!! So pumped!!

Ok change of plans.....Loriea Moon will be spending the next three months of her life at 'Eclectica Home' in Cambridge. I have a GREAT feeling about this store. This will be my fourth venture into store space .(is that what you call it? store rental...consignment....a place to put my goodies?) I've had a 50/50 experience with stores. Its a science really, of finding the perfect demographic and location. Some of the stores were very successful, some were 'what the #$%@ made me think that would work?'. You live, you learn, you get better (I hope..that's what my mother always told me anyways, or did she say wiser? or was it sneakier?LOL) Regardless, due to my decision to not over burden myself and to put all of my energy into a few tasks and not a little bit into a hundred tasks I am not going to do any shows while my collection is at Eclectica Home'. I will be solely selling through the store and focusing on the store for the first three months. This way I don't go insane...or at least not as quickly.

Wedding is coming up, my main source of insanity, and once i finish that bad boy I will craft show it up in the summer months, If i survive the wedding.

I shouldn't make it sound so bad really, I do have most of the planning done its all just the small things now. lots and lots of small things.

I am really enjoying not working my 'real job' and staying at home with a gorgeous baby all the time. Sometimes he 'helps' me with necklaces...well he stares at me (very interested I'm sure) while I explain the energies behind the stones and the all important need for pattern and colour coordination. All the while Dustin makes sure to watch sports with him to 'counterbalance' the girlishness of making jewellery with mom. He's very happy and just the last few weeks has started cooing and cawing, and most importantly sleeping in his own crib in his own room. He doesn't sleep though the night or any of those fairy tales, but he does good for 3 months (tomorrow) and my body has learned to live on very little sleep and a lot of coffee.

So to conclude....Please check out Eclectica Home on Westminister Dr N. in Cambridge, you will not be disappointed in all the awesome home decor and accessories. Check out the website at http://www.eclecticahome.ca/ and look for Loriea Moon Designs in Feb!!!

hello 2010! where did u come from?

Hello!!! I'm back from my Hiatus from Life! Now heres my attempt at multi tasking. Motherhood..Jewellery..craft shows...a good book now and then.
Aiben is so grea.t I am having the time of my life hanging out with him. We listen to lots of Bob Marley and Gordon Lightfoot, I play the bongo drums and he laughs. Its a good partnership. ;)
Although I didnt touch a bead, a gem, a piece of wire for about two months the last two weeks i've gotten my tools back out and im working out a few things. I've even started venturing back onto the world wide web..looking for new connections for shows and reestablishing old contacts.
I've been starting small, just working on personalized orders. But i'm starting to get into my old grooooove.
I Should be posting dates for the Elmira Market soon (within the week hopefully) and will have shows lined up and posted as well.
Did i mention I'm getting married this year?
2010 should be just as crazy as the last one. Damn.

October 26th 2009 my life offically changed forever. I am proud to say I became the mom to the sweetest little boy ever created by the spirits above. My little scorpio is Aiben Nigel Connell and he was born at 11:26 at 7lbs 13 oz.

My god its amazing how instantly things change.....

Oakville Humane society Walk-a-thon and craft show!

Well who would have thought this would be my most successful venture this year? Certainly not me!! When I was approached by my greatest, dearest, most wonderful friend Stephanie about having a booth at the 'critters gone country' event I didn't think my jewellery would really fit in with the doggie biscuits and super high tech flea collars. But I thought the worst that could happen is I get to see a bunch of cute animals and at least get some cool treats for my doggies.
The response to my booth was awesome!! (Can you tell I'm still feeling the sellers high?) I think the fact that I was one of the few booths selling something more 'owner friendly' was actually a boost.
My biggest selling group was my vintage necklaces. I now have to go hunting for more old pocket watches as I sold both of those pieces, it was a bit bittersweet as I love them so much.
The other booths there were pretty cool, there was a cartoonist, a pyshic, lots of doggie collar specialists but I was so busy I didnt get to do much shopping. It didn't help that my 'better' half spent any time he wasn't giving me washroom breaks...fishing.

My full day thrift shopping or thrift 'hunting' was very successful!! I found a gorgeous pair of earrings I am hoping to re-work into necklaces and a big bold Gold pendant that needs a little vamping as well. I also managed to score a vintage apron (for all the cooking i'll be doing on my time off....wishful thinking) tons of baby hats, bibs and socks and of course a cute shirt or two for once I can fit anything over my belly.

I'm starting the fourth session of my glass fusing workshop so keep your eyes open for new glass fused pieces shortly, once I get that drummel out I should have some put together. That thing still scares me. lol

I'm going to be posting pictures of new vintage and glass fused pieces as well as hopfully a pic or two from the show so check back!!

Elmira Market

Had the first Saturday at the Elimra Indoor Market. It was small, but I can see great potential! I am looking forward to seeing what happens during the first winter (it started in May) when the outdoor Market isn't operating. I think this little market can be a big thing. I think what it needs is a crafter/ Artisian boost!

On another note I just went to my frist drumming circle in Victora Park tonight. It was really small due to the weather, but was still pretty cool...I was hoping it might get Baby Connell moving, getting this started but he seems to be pretty content staying another few weeks in there. 4 weeks to go!!

****Anyone in the area, Saturday October 10th please come out to the Elmira Indoor Market to check out Loriea Moon Designs from 8 till 1!*****

New rings and big plans

I've been working on my line of rings, expanding from having only 6 to close to 20 in preperation for the Elimra Market. I have just put a few new ones into my online shop @ http://www.lorieamoondesigns.com/ and http://www.lorieamoondesigns.etsy.com/. This one here is my favourite new ring, the Nahla Design. I did a two-tier design with blues, browns and blacks. This ring is made with czech glass and gorgeous tigers eye roundelles.

tiger's eye is a very popular stone for its beauty, but it is also a luck stone. This stone is believed to help protect the wearer from evil and also bring good fortune.

Whatever you believe you can be sure that this ring looks awesome with any outfit.

I am so lucky, I am 34 weeks pregnant right now, so just this week i've started only working my 'regular' job parttime. :) I am planning on using this new free time to my advantage, hopefully i'll have the energy to clean my arse off in the house, but I am also planning a few exciting shopping trips . :) Im hoping to pack my car full of a few good girlfriends and hit up every thrift store and vintage shop in the area in search of some awesome treasures. Great vintage pieces should be coming my way from the vintage fairies. wish me luck!

BACK ALLEY ART FAIR!

The back alley art fair at the Kava Bean Commons (http://www.kavabeancommons.com/) went super awesome. There was so many gorgeous paintings and all different medias of art. Loriea Moon Designs did good, making me a very happy camper. :) Lucky for my partner (Dustin) who would have had to deal with the aftermath of a bad show. HAHA. poor guy.
Look for Loriea Moon Designs in the next issue of SNAPPED! and at the Indoor Elmira Market on September 26th. We will hopefully see you there!