October Moonlight

Time flys...

I has been nearly a month since the last Moonlight for Violet update. I hope you're as excited as I am about the change in the weather. Fall is the best season for fashion and this year the pickin's are fantastic.

The Portobello Market in September was a great success. It's just about that time again, with the next Portobello Market on October 25th.

Moonlight for Violet will also be in the Winter Fling - A Craft Thing, taking place December 5th at St. Stephen in-the-Fields (College and Bellevue/Kensington Market area)

On top of that there's a Moonlight for Violet Facebook contest going on. Here's the details on how you can win your very own downtown cowl:

1. Post a picture on the Moonlight for Violet page of your best bundled-up cold face
2. Get your friends to vote for your picture as the coldest and most worthy Moonlight for Violet fan by writing "vote" in the comments for your picture.
3. The person with the most votes by end of day November 30th WINS!
4. The winner will be announced December 1st and contacted for their colour of choice.

Good luck, I can't wait to see the winning photo.

yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

Portobello East!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH ~ THE LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

This Sunday September 27th marks the first Portobello East Market in its new location, The corner of Queen and Bathurst! I'm also hearing we've been moved to the main, street-level location which should help to drive some walk-in traffic. noon to 6pm.

What's popular in the Moonlight for Violet Etsy store this week?:

Plume earrings $14 USD

Tundra Sapphire earrings $14 USD

As If You Didn't Know necklace: $27 USD

September Moonlight pics will be added to the Facebook Fan page soon!

Hope to see you at the Portobello East Market.

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

The End of Summer is Only the Beginning

Well hi there,

Been a while since there's been a Moonlight for Violet posting. So many things have happened since we last took a moment to catch up.

1. September Moonlight

Here are a few of the many good things that will come about in September:

Bows and hoops in metallic knit splendor! Such fun.

2. Portobello East Market - Sunday September 27th

The Portobello East Market is moving! This fast-growing Canadian craft and artist institution is moving from the depths of the distillery district to the fast-paced downtown core for two great reasons: 1) A brighter, more centrally located destination for chic Toronto fashionistas, and 2) FREE ADMISSION!!!
The Portobello East Market will take place in the historic Burrough's building at the corner of Queen and Bathurst. The entire 3rd floor will be dedicated to the market. Make sure you swing by the Moonlight for Violet table for a visit.

3. New consignment partner: Bento Boutique, Honesdale, PA

Welcome Bento! It's always nice to meet new people with similar goals and objectives. Bento is the new home of local and "far away" designers and artists, sharing inspired, unique, affordable works for those who like to support the handicrafts.

All that and it's only September 6th! Stay tuned for more Moonlight for Violet updates this month. It's just about time for the knits to make an appearance.

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet, xo

Nice Threads

New, new, new from Moonlight for Violet - a peek at the "nice threads" series.






Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

FREE FREIGHT!

Every once in a while I like to make things a little more special. It's Moonlight for Violet's way of letting you know that someone is thinking of you.

That's why, for this weekend only, Moonlight for Violet is offering FREE FREIGHT in the Etsy store.

It's true what they say, It's the little things that count.


Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

Portobello East Market

Hi All,

I'm excited to let you know Moonlight for Violet will be a proud participant of the Portobello East Market! Those of you in Vancouver are already hip to the Portobello West Market there, held during the last Sunday of every month at Rocky Mountaineer Station. There is also a Portobello West Market in Calgary twice annually.



The Toronto Portobello West Market takes place in the Distillery district on, what looks like, the last Sunday of each month as well. it's just starting out here, so things may change. From noon to 6 pm you'll find artisans and crafters alike in the Fermentation Cellar, dishing their irresistible wares for excellent prices.



I'll send out event invites closer to, but here are the dates:

September 27th
October 25th
November 29th
December 12th & 13th

More updates to follow and new pictures TONIGHT on the Facebook fan page friends.
Tra la la.

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

CONTEST!!

Did someone say contest? Moonlight for Violet LOVES a good contest.

Here's how it works, and it's an easy one.

All you need to do is be the first to get 5 friends to become fans of Moonlight for Violet on Facebook. You can do this by going to the Moonlight for Violet Facebook page and click the "Suggest to friends" option. When your friend becomes a fan they will also need to identify who sent them by making a note on the wall, for example: " Shannon Kehler sent me!"

Simple right?

And guess what you win? Our first place winner will receive these little sweeties:

antique brass leaf with green patina, diving swallow with freshwater pearl dangle necklace

brass branches with freshwater pearl dangle earrings

Second place wins this piece:

antiqued brass leaf pendant with diving swallow and labradorite rondelle dangle necklace

For more photos of these items go the Moonlight for Violet page on Facebook.
Good luck to everyone!

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

Comfortably Lovely

Moonlight for Violet likes to talk abut crafty stuff with other crafty friends. Let me introduce you to one of them..


Introducing: Comfortably Lovely!




Did you look at her shop? You love it right? Hailing all the way from the Motown, Detroit rock city! The even cooler part? Comfortably Lovely, after a long stint and a new tattoo, is making the move to Toronto. Take a look at her Etsy shop if your in the market for a specialty hand-made card, some vintage treasure, collage art, cutiepie plaques and my personal favourite, BUTTONS! I'm incredibly jealous of a gal with a button maker. I'm not joking.
You can join her Facebook group here.

You can currently find her cards at The Drake General Store and Fresh Collective, both on the Q West West.

Thanks for the visit - I so enjoy this time we spend together.

Your truly,

Moonlight for Violet

Shout outs!

You know what makes us feel great? Being included in a showcase of Etsy artist sellers.

Imagine my surprise when I received a note from OliviaOlivia letting us know we were part of
S&O Productions' Tuesday Treasury elite eight. Oh the excitement!

Take a moment to check out the treasury gems, created by some delightful Etsy sellers.

Thanks to CocoaBeans for picking us to share the spotlight. Look at all of this great stuff! It's always an honour to share a forum with other artists. Here's a larger image of the "catch of the day", entitled the answer is no.




Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

New items on Etsy!

Hidee-ho!

Here's the skinny on Moonlight for Violet today:

At this point most of the items from the knitrovert store have moved to our sweet new Moonlight for Violet shop. The excitement builds!

Thanks to those who've become fans of our Moonlight for Violet page on Facebook. If you haven't already become one don't be disappointed, there's still time. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "become a fan" button and click away. Stay tuned to the page for an upcoming contest!

yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

Salutations

On behalf of Moonlight for Violet, welcome.

We at Moonlight for Violet like to keep things short and sweet whenever possible. Thanks for taking a minute to check out our blog, thanks for clicking that little link over there to follow us in the blogosphere ( you got it, just down and to the right a little.. that's it!), and thanks (in advance of course) for deciding Moonlight for Violet is a place you like to visit regularly, whether it's alone, or sharing and chatting about us with your friends. Yes, definitely feel free to chat amongst yourselves.

Looking forward to becoming fast friends!

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet