tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56571254755578789202023-11-16T06:37:09.852-05:00Plucked Pins, A Music Box Blogmusic box: n. A clock work music-making device, in which a row of tuned teeth are plucked by pins set in a revolving cylinder to produce a melody.
Welcome to my music box blog.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-30461023788078812272017-09-22T18:55:00.000-04:002017-09-22T18:55:57.157-04:00In memory of Tony Ciuffini
This summer, friends and family in the music box world lost the highly
regarded Tony Ciuffini, loved for his kindness and good humour, and
respected and admired by all of us for his expertise in music box
restoration.<br />
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Mr. Ciuffini was a generous mentor to me, and a friend who I wish I
could have just one more conversation with. I miss him terribly.
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The Ciuffini family has suggested that in lieu of flowers friends might
donate to multiple sclerosis research for a cure. In honour of that
special request, a portion of all My Secret Music Box sales this year
will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.<br />
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To learn more about multiple sclerosis and it's impact visit:
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<a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/" target="_blank">http://www.nationalmssociety.org</a>
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~Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-60627565974584618812015-02-13T10:52:00.001-05:002015-02-13T10:52:44.371-05:00The Perfect Little Music Box Locket<br />
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a miniature music box that plays the song "You Are My Sunshine"? How about the devastatingly romantic "My Heart Will Go On"?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">miniature music box locket Song Bird by <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/" target="_blank">My Secret Music Box</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I'm delighted to be able to share some<span style="font-size: 18px;"> <span style="font-size: 14px;">fresh new tunes</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span>that are available for personalising your<span style="font-size: 14px;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>My Secret Music Box</i></span> locket. <br />
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Click the links below to listen to what all of the wonderful songs sound like. Can you imagine how special it would feel for someone you love to own this token and reminder from you?<br />
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Currently Available Songs<br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;">(you may wish to adjust your volume settings before clicking the links below)</span></h3>
<dl><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Amazing%20Grace.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amazing Grace</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/annisongmini.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Anniversary Song</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/avemaria.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Ave Maria</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW)</b></span> <a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/falling%20in%20love.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Can't Help Falling in Love with You</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Close%20to%20You.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Close To You</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Fur%20Elise%20custom.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Fur Elise </a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Happy%20Birthday.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Happy Birthday</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/I%20Left%20My%20Heart%20In%20San%20Francisco.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">I Left My Heart In San Francisco</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/jesus_loves_me.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jesus Loves Me</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW)</b></span> <a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/just%20the%20way.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Just The Way You Are</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW)</b></span> <a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/love%20is%20blue.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Love Is Blue (l'amor est blue)</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Love%20Story.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Love Story</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/moonlightsonata.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Moonlight Sonata</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/moonriver.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Moon River</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/myfavthings.wav" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Favorite Things</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW)</b></span> <a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/the%20heart%20does.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Heart Will Go On</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/romeojuliet.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pachelbel's Canon in D</a></span></dd></dl>
<dl><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/romeojuliet.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Romeo and Juliet (A Time For Us)</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Laras%20Theme.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme from "Dr. Zhivago")</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Somewhere%20Over%20the%20Rainbow.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Somewhere Over The Rainbow</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/Swan%20Lake2.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Swan Lake</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW) </b></span><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/irishlullaby.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW) </b></span><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/mendelssohn%20wedding%20march.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Wedding March (Mendelssohn - Mid-Summer Night's Dream)</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW) </b></span><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/wagner%20wedding%20march.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Wedding March (Wagner - Here Comes the Bride)</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/whatawonderfulworld.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">What A Wonderful World</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/When%20You%20Wish%20Upon%20a%20Star.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">When You Wish Upon A Star</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/wind%20beneath.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Wind Beneath My Wings</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">You Are My Sunshine</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>(NEW) </b></span><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/so%20beautiful.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">You Are So Beautiful To Me</a></span></dd><dd><span style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/You%20Light%20Up%20My%20Life.mp3" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #202020; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">You Light Up My Life</a></span><br />
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Each <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/" target="_blank">My Secret Music Box </a>locket is outfitted with an authentic musical box, and when it is wound with it's little brass key, a short tune sings out. <br />
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Out of these 30 songs, which one is YOUR favourite?</dd></dl>
Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-23343800401364204812014-06-27T13:14:00.000-04:002014-06-27T13:23:53.053-04:00The unicorn's song<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Once upon a time not so far away from where you're sitting now, a little unicorn lived by herself in a clover glen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In the daytime she would sun herself beside the clean, sparkling stream. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In the evenings she would sing to herself and it was such an exquisite
sound that every nearby bird stopped to listen in wonder at the
sweetness of her voice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">At night she would sit still while the stars told her bedtime stories until she fell asleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One morning while searching for a rare flower for her daughter's
birthday the queen's sister happened to wander close by the glen. And
from the glen she heard the most beautiful sound she had ever known. It
was the unicorn's song. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The queen's sister crept as quietly as her fine robes would allow her to
do and she peered through the branches of a wild rose bush to look and
see the source of that wonderful music. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is what she saw:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/" target="_blank">by www.mysecretmusicbox.com </a><br />
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Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-20841563687238832402014-02-21T09:40:00.003-05:002014-02-21T09:40:49.105-05:00Outblush featured "Sweet Molly" todayHow nice! Take a look at what the writers at Outblush had to saw about my Sweet Molly musical locket today.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/jewelry/sweet-molly-miniature-music-box-heart-locket-/" target="_blank">"This is no ordinary locket..."</a></b><br />
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Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-46548385136621897862014-02-13T14:25:00.000-05:002014-02-13T14:25:23.405-05:00Charming cat face musical locket<b>An adorable heart-shaped photo-locket with a real music box inside.</b><br />
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<br /><b>Available at <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/" target="_blank">www.mysecretmusicbox.com</a></b>Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-74386501055995161282014-02-06T21:21:00.000-05:002014-02-06T21:49:48.952-05:00Make a big impression with a little music box<span style="color: #444444;"><b>It fits in her palm and is always there to remind her of your
special friendship. Choose from 17 different songs for the locket to
play when the tiny key on the reverse side is wound. Choose a
heart-shaped locket and include a personal message on the inside.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia,times,times new roman,serif;">Current Favourite</span></h4>
<b>The whimsical, speckled blue pattern is a current favourite
among our fans, featured here on MSM's cat cameo and silver stag
lockets. Inside each locket you will find an authentic old-fashioned
wind-up music box which plays a short tune of your choice.</b></div>
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<b>Choose from 17 different melodies: <a href="http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com/" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_self">http://listen.mysecretmusicbox.com</a></b><br />
such as Moon River, You Are My Sunshine, Love Story, Happy Birthday, Close To You, My Favorite Things....<br />
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Miniature music box lockets by <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/products" target="_blank">My Secret Music Box</a>. <br />
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<br />Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-66093851798490771872013-09-29T13:20:00.001-04:002013-09-29T13:22:37.163-04:00Where to find a music box in Toronto?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGec8heeQlTi4WWU1uiIcy0fhIwNAJ5nTQHwzDnwGuzye63S-rtz0jwQ57IdYTgwFRwE7K-LcsiploZzM5X0_c34usCnWSfvYYtA7ZVXtMTXq0EK25csT6CsWimscFCHIVOosgBLK_abM/s1600/vintage+music+boxes+and+shakers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGec8heeQlTi4WWU1uiIcy0fhIwNAJ5nTQHwzDnwGuzye63S-rtz0jwQ57IdYTgwFRwE7K-LcsiploZzM5X0_c34usCnWSfvYYtA7ZVXtMTXq0EK25csT6CsWimscFCHIVOosgBLK_abM/s320/vintage+music+boxes+and+shakers.jpg" width="320" /></a>The time has come - I will be selling a goodly portion of my vintage music box collection at the Toronto St Lawrence Antique Market located at Front & Jarvis for a few more Sundays between late September and December.<br />
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They are disappearing quite quickly though (sweet sorrow!) and I might not have many more left to sell as the weeks go on.<br />
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You can email me if you want to make sure I'll be at the market on a given Sunday - send me a note at clockworkfantastica (a.t) gmail.com<br />
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I'm also saying "so long!" to some cute vintage salt and pepper shakers. Bye Bye cute squirrels, Bye Bye little deer, Bye Bye pink elephants, Bye bye Miss Priss...<br />
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<br />Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-67971557291322469762012-11-05T10:30:00.001-05:002012-11-05T10:30:20.122-05:00<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Love My Bicycle Miniature Music Box Heart Locket</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">An old-fashioned wind-up music box is hidden inside this bicycle
themed locket. When the tiny key on the reverse side of the locket is
wound, a little music box plays a short tune.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">The vintage styled bicycle is plated in bronze and antiqued with a
rich deep patina. It rests on floral Italian papers lining both the
inside and outside.</span></span></span></div>
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Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-73676993603151701222011-12-04T17:52:00.001-05:002011-12-04T17:57:59.535-05:00Make Your Own Glittering Musical Ornament!An excellent <a href="http://salttree.blogspot.com/2011/11/glittering-musical-ornament.html" target="_blank">tutorial</a> by Amber of <a href="http://salttree.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SaltTree</a> who shares how to make your own top notch ornament with a working music box inside.<br />
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Using this:<br />
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The music box mechanism employed in this project is available here: <a href="http://shop.tunedteeth.com/" target="_blank">http://shop.tunedteeth.com</a><br />
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Delightful!Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-74780567337862594512011-11-29T19:22:00.000-05:002011-11-29T19:22:37.922-05:00Handmade Market at the Good Earth last weekendThis is what my booth looked like at the HandMade Market in Beamsville Ontario over the weekend.<br />
The show actually went better for me on the 2nd day, rain and all. I will attribute this to the lights I added to the display on Sunday - plus, I do believe it's a serious and shopper crafts lover who comes to the fair in the rain. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really like the little cabinet seen in the centre of my display. A lucky find, it suits my miniature music boxes perfectly.</td></tr>
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The show went great, just really tiring. I'm planning on doing it again, but with more help next time for sure. I did all the website stuff, press copy and releases, ad, postcard and poster design, door-to-door flyering (I was really paranoid about getting the word out effectively), getting sponsors, performed the catering etc. etc. OMG.<br />
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The funny thing is that the show was partially conceived out of frustration with my experience with a lot of craft shows - I wanted to put on a show that would suit my type of work and others like me, but of course I had no time at all to man my own table. Very ironic.<br />
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I only had a chance to take a small handful of photos, but you can see the ones I got with the help of a friend here some <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50592683@N03/sets/72157627210357038/">photos</a> One of the participants blogged about it too <a href="http://sahetahscrazedwritings.blogspot.com/2011/07/more-than-metal-show.html">http://sahetahscrazedwritings.blogspot.com/2011/07/more-than-metal-show.html</a><br />
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I mean, everyone looks like they had a good time and all of the written feedback I got from the artists says they had a very positive experience so I'm relieved.<br />
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Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-27406406984997659332011-03-27T17:37:00.002-04:002011-03-28T09:06:48.405-04:005 Questions: Interview with Dave of Bix-Reed HandmadeI sat up and cheered when I saw these musical boxes on Etsy, handmade by Dave from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bixreedhandmade?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Bix-Reed Handmade</a>. Dave makes delightful wooden music box nightlights that incorporate charming retro woodland and nursery images.<br />
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They are meant to "keep the bogeyman away", but I think they are also brilliant decor items to light up the dark corners in any space.<br />
I had to know more, and Dave very graciously let me into his creative mind to ask 5 questions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Squirrel Buddy Musical Night Light by Bix-Reed Handmade</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"Why did you choose to integrate music boxes in your work?"</b></span><br />
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since my night lights are primarily for kids (and adult kids), it just made total sense to add music to them. my friend, who bought one of the first boxes i ever made, has said it's now turned into a tradition with his 2-year-old daughter: her tucks her in, reads her a story, then clicks on the light. and before leaving, his daughter always points to the light, signifying she wants the music. and he's said that the first few minutes of bedtime had been the worst for her. she was always getting up or getting scared or calling for him to come back in. now she just listens to the tune and nods off, while he and his wife get some much-needed quiet time.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"What is the most challenging step in your creative process?"</b></span><br />
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time. i can only get into the workshop on tuesdays and thursdays. but once i'm there, i'm just so excited to work on the projects i've been cooking up in my head that everything goes very smoothly. since time is precious, i don't waste any of it fretting or doubting myself.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"When do you know a piece is finished?"</b></span><br />
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this is lame answer, but it's instinctual. i just know. there have been plenty of times that i've finished a piece, but something about it just doesn't look right. and if i don't immediately think 'love it!' then i know i need to rework it. or shelve it altogether. but when it works, it works.<br />
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i love them all, really. but if i absolutely have to choose i'd say <a _blank="" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70695973/happy-cat-choose-a-tune-music-box-and">"happy cat."</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70696798/bedtime-bear-music-box-night-light" target="_blank">"bedtime bear"</a> is a close second, though.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"Where can we buy your beautiful things?"</b></span><br />
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right now, only on etsy.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bixreedhandmade?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Shop: Bix-Reed Handmade</a><br />
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thanks!<br />
daveOla Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-67268220060037720352011-02-15T18:28:00.002-05:002011-02-15T18:30:55.735-05:003 good things at my doorThree wonderful things arrived for me by delivery yesterday.<br />
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This spectacular mug by Meow City was the first. I think it's wonderful and I can't wait to see what this artist does next.<br />
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This was the second; a Dancing Skeleton, just about the size of my palm<br />
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And the third was a Valentine from someone who knows I love flowers.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-55495942313839145602011-02-11T12:08:00.000-05:002011-02-11T12:08:24.937-05:00A cure for feral childrenGiven this....."the world has crumbled and the cities have exploded; uprisings and social disorder due to energy shortages have destabilized the country; and two mighty warrior tribes have gone to war. The crumbling remnants of the government attempt to restore some form of order, but life has become a whirlwind of looting and a firestorm of fear, in which men began to FEED on men."<br />
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I certainly did not expect this:<br />
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But it could happen, I suppose :-)Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-40087340997664184682011-02-10T02:51:00.000-05:002011-02-10T02:51:48.893-05:00Toronto Erotic Arts & Crafts FairMy Secret Music Box will be at the Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday at the Gladstone. Remember, romance is erotic too! It looks like a good day to be at the Gladstone Hotel; Skin Tight Outta Site Rebel Burlesque will be performing downstairs, too. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Saturday, February 12, 2011</b></span></div>NOON – 8:00pm<br />
The Gladstone Hotel<br />
1214 Queen Street West<br />
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<a class="external" href="http://www.eroticartsandcrafts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.eroticartsandcrafts.com</a>Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-74732908248311039702010-12-21T14:27:00.000-05:002010-12-21T14:27:07.605-05:00Have a warm and safe holiday seasonHave a warm and safe holiday season. I'll be hibernating with my family for the rest of the year. See you in 2011 :-)<br />
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THEN on Sunday December 19th, I'll be doing my last gift show of the year at the Gladstone Hotel <a href="http://www.shopcats.ca/SunDec19.html">Wandering Winter Craft Show</a>. <b>The Wandering Winter Craft Show happens from 10-4 PM</b>.This is just down the road from City of Craft and happens at the same time, so it's a good chance to hit two excellent craft shows at once if you're in the neighbourhood.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-39763605332881887682010-12-15T19:10:00.001-05:002011-02-10T10:32:24.046-05:00after packing up and heading back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> After packing up and heading back to homebase when the show was done, instead of relief I felt strangely sad. I think it was like the very mildest sense of 'empty-nest syndrome", because I had worked for months up to the night before preparing to do this show, and when it was done and the laughs were had, the crowds were met and friends made and my little display was finally taken down and carted home, my craftoholic heart said "what next?" And the answer was not "plan, plan, panic, make" - it was "take a rest, the show's over!" I had to recalibrate. <br />
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The best part is meeting other creative vendors who I know have been working day and night like myself in putting our stuff out there. It was nice to meet Susan J in person and I do believe I saw the founder of Bust Magazine moseying around. Although I could tell attendance was down, I had a lot of fun at this gig and hope I get a chance to do it again. The Bust Craftacular gets a thumbs up!<br />
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I just got some vendor info about the BUST Holiday Craftacular in my email. It gave me an unexpected rush of nerves. It's very exciting -- this is my first time at this event and I've heard about it for years. I wonder what to expect. Doing all I can to make it a good experience...<br />
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Me and my <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/">musical jewellery </a>will be at table #46 on the first floor. I also learned that me and Mr.Man will be sitting across from puppet makers, which is just, one our favourite things in the world, besides <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel_monkey">squirrel monkeys</a>Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-11743590367634654082010-10-11T22:21:00.002-04:002010-10-14T01:19:17.431-04:00Some new woodland items and one old favourite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSiASjd6Xf08J7RNm_7GTN1UTd6XDtLv26CUeJ8JZ4RtbIsBhix6Rpejbi_cLa1tacfsgKf3bM0yonjffjpHclFMEyGqC58gxo2K6roiQAsrTDsf2yejiNfcD80VJyRX_i0m9meHqvoFc/s320/mosaic6a0629da0750bc9a25a6e2983bd45a3a0a9267b4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.Stag 2. <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/product/sweet-faced-owl-miniature-music-box-pendant">Sweet Owl</a> 3. <a href="http://mysecretmusicbox.bigcartel.com/product/fly-away-home-musical-pendant">Fly Away Home Swallows</a> 4. <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/product/bluebird-of-happiness-filigree-music-box-pendant">Bluebird of Happiness</a></span></div><br />
Some of the newer woodland music box pendants I've been working on. I quite like them all (of course!) although designs number 2 and 3 can be customized with a favourite tune from <a href="http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com/product/add-a-specialty-tune-to-your-order">this list </a>and this makes them special in a different way than the others for sure.<br />
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For the uninitiated, my music box pendants are now available at http://www.mysecretmusicbox.com<br />
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OlaOla Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-20483402325342705502010-09-26T11:03:00.002-04:002010-12-29T14:49:51.244-05:00The Lil' SwamiThis is an adorable music box I'm cleaning up.<br />
A mystic <strike>cat</strike> monkey rises up to reveal secrets from the unknown in the swami's crystal ball. The music box within this cute little toy plays Luck Be A Lady. You can see it in action in the video below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GO5N-JPvgY">Lil' Swami video</a> (linked until my embedding tool agrees to work again. Okay and it's sideways. If anyone knows how to fix that, please tell me!)<br />
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I got a "no" from City of Craft (again) so yes that was very sad, but later on the same day - a big ole "we are happy to announce" from the 16th annual CBC show so that was heartening. I was so relieved, I was able to get all philosophical about it too. It's important to find the right show for your particular product and the jurying process usually helps with that step, though it may not feel that way at the time.<br />
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I saw the vendor list for the CBC show and recognized a few other names, including two whose wares I had my eye on at the DECA show last weekend; <a href="http://www.kynk.ca/">Kynk Natural Hair & Skin Care</a> and <a href="http://www.coyclothes.com/">Coy Clothes</a>, so I know it's going to be great. There are 62 vendors in total, plus a fair trade market.<br />
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Oh and in honour of Dec 1st World HIV/AIDS Day, vendor fees and a day of donations at the CBC Craft Sale will go to Unicef and directly to Child Protection around the world, which includes testing and prevention for mothers, babies and children.<br />
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December is going to be so busy, and it all starts now too. I'll also say, although it is only almost official, that though I won't be a vendor at this year's City of Craft, my little supply shop is in plans to be one of the sponsors, and I'll have the opportunity to spread the word about how fantastic music boxes really are.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-51888987021871200322010-09-12T19:44:00.000-04:002010-09-12T19:44:48.486-04:00Aging, ChangingI'm intrigued by this blog - <a href="http://thefemininetouch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://thefemininetouch.blogspot.com</a> which appears to be a long meditation about female beauty and age. It's almost entirely devoted to posting portraits of young female celebrities (artists, actresses etc.) alongside images that show how their appearance has changed after adulthood.<br />
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Some of the posts veer off in a slightly different direction - a recent post is about "vintage" celebrities famous for their beauty, alongside modern look-a-likes; another one is about how they've been seen through painter's eyes vs photographers, the rest seem to be entirely about youth, age and what can be perceived as beautiful.<br />
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I've been thinking a lot about aging recently and watching my mind and body change.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657125475557878920.post-38758458510402798532010-08-25T14:54:00.000-04:002010-08-25T14:54:57.328-04:00Changes come with autumnThis month marks the first anniversary of my two little shops - in between the sites of New Mexico and Brooklyn and the hazy hot days in Toronto this has been a good month to evaluate both their progress and a good year of meeting other wonderful creative women in business. <br />
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Changes are coming to both shops - big changes and I'll be hosting a few announcements and small giveaways in the next few weeks to bring them in, so watch this space, and let me know what you think of them.Ola Silverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922976018662192115noreply@blogger.com2