What did I miss?

Holy jumpin gang!

Moonlight for Violet has been off the grid. Just like you, Moonlight for Violet occasionally needs a little time to kick back, relax, and regroup.

Sorry for the break-down in communication. It was necessary to plan the next phase.

So today, as I puttered around the interweb, I received some greetings and congratulations on the recent ETSY storque feature called Whoa, Canada! One of the ETSY team members is on their way up to spend some quality time in Toronto and decided to pull together a cross-Canada shout-out, including your truly, Moonlight for Violet.

Chosen specifically for this feature is a sweet little necklace called let nature be your guide.

I'm happy to share the feature with awesome artists and sellers from across the country. What a pleasant surprise!

Now that's a great way to jump back onto the blog scene!

Take care and I'll talk to you soon.


Yours truly,
Moonlight for Violet

SALE!! 10% or more on Etsy

Hi All,

Today I got to thinking about the weather, and how if it were nicer out I would have gone for a wander and a wee bit of a shop, just to shake out the winter cobwebs and inject a jolt of spring colour into my weekend.

This motivated me to have a little sale in the Moonlight for Violet Etsy shop. For a limited time most Moonlight for Violet items are 10% off or more. Take advantage of sale prices while they last!

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

New Etsy front page

It feels so nice to make an appearance on the Etsy front page, especially in a collection as pretty as this one.

And here's our young starlette, up close and personal.

Thanks for keeping Moonlight for Violet on your mind!

yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

new Moonlight

Well wowee. Who knew time could pass by so quickly? Must have been having way too much fun I suppose.

I'm not sure where you live, but here in Toronto we thought we might get away with little to zero winter this year, but as it turned out, the snow clouds made their way here yesterday. It was a very pretty sight, one we've seen only a handful of times since December, and it made it a little bit harder for me to think about spring and summer collections.
If you know me at all, you can attest to the fact that I tend to favour seasons that require layers. I'm not completely sure if that's a temperature or a style preference, it's probably a little bit of both.

Without further ado, here are a few of the new sweeties from the Moonlight for Violet garden for spring & summer:

Gorgeous little budding branches in silver and gold

These are teeny-tiny tundra sapphire faceted rondelles - so sparkly and fresh!

I really like the shape of these branches and the tundra sapphires compliment them nicely.

There will be much more to follow, a few new seasonal collections to suite the many whims of the Moonlight for Violet lover.

Talk to you soon.

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet

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