Ladies - please join us for an evening out, this Sunday, June 28th , beginning at 5:00. You will have the opportunity to meet some very savvy business women sharing information with you about their own successes. RSVP, if you will,please. 815/786-7074 to leave a phone message, or email us at info@moonandstarltd.com .Hope to see you soon!

On June 2 we celebrated our 17th year of business! WOW! Moon & Star has certainly gone through a lot of changes. Haven’t we all? Most importantly I would like to thank all of you for being a part of the Moon & Star family. Those of you who read these blogs have taken time to observe our “evolution”. For now we will continue to keep the shop open on Saturdays from 10 - 5, or by appointment. Our utmost vision regards the Peace and well-being of our loved ones - including YOU!

Many of you are aware that I have been involved with the healing arts. Since 2004 I have practiced Reiki. Just recently I have begun teaching this beautiful modality. I welcome your thoughts and questions. We gather monthly for Mindful Conversations. The third Sunday evening of each month, from 6:30 - 8:00, to discuss timely topics, enjoy one another’s company, sharing tea and closing with a prayerful healing circle. Please join us, as you are able. Just bring an open mind and an open heart. Also, many of us have been meeting for Tai Chi practice on Wednesday eveings from 6:30 - 8:00 at he Old Second Bank, located on Rt. 34 in Plano (just east of the TimberCreek Hotel & Convention Center. Enter through the main door of the bank, look to your left to see the stairwell. Downstairs is the Plano Chamber of Commerce Office. This is where we will be! All are welcome.

Soon we hope to be offering some very interesting activities. Have you ever heard of a Gong Bath? Look it up on line. Stay “tuned” for more information. By the way, we would love to hear from you with your ideas. Call or e-mail.

Take time to look up at the stars. Be Grateful for all things. Thanks be to God!

hasn’t it though? Seems like Mother Nature keeps teasing us with appetizers of warm sunshine and soft rains - but only for a day or so.Come and visit us on Saturday, when I’m here for you from 10 - 5. There’s always “sunshine” at Moon & Star! Our selection of natural goods has recently grown - just a bit. Great body butters and shower gels from Deep Steep. Lavender Chamomile and Grapefruit Bergamot for natural fragrance that lasts all day! And,of course, there’s always some beaded jewelry on board. The latest Classiques are Vintage German and foiled Venetian Glass, accompanied by fresh water pearls and metal accents of warm bronzey-copper.

We would love to see you this Saturday, or if you need something special, just call for an appointment - 815.786.7074. Happy Spring!

Happy New Year to All! We made it through an interesting year, congratulations!

Due to scheduling challenges home base at 37 S. Main, Sandwich, will have hours on Saturdays ( 10 - 5 ) only, until further notice. Or, by appointment, just give us a call - 815/786-7074. We’ll be happy to meet with you for specific needs, custom pieces. Keepsake Jewelry, etc., as needed!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon.

Here it is the end of another year. Can you believe it? This next one ends in the number 9, which in a numerology sense, reminds us of completion. What does that mean? Hopefully as we journey through this coming year we will come to a close of so many challenges and open doors to many wonderful new opportunities. My New Year’s wish for you is the best of health (physical, mental and spiritual), much prosperity and abundance (not just financial, either!), and for all of you to be blessed with God’s love and Peace each and every day, and to spread that love and light wherever you are! Thanks to so many of you, my dearest Friends, for staying in touch and tuned in. Please visit in one way or another. Moon & Star is nothing without your love. Happy New Year!

 Please join us for our annual Holiday Event on Saturday, Dec. 6th from 10 - 5. Each year has a little bit different “flavor”. This year we focus on a “Clean Point of View”, featuring some beautiful hand made, environmentally happy personal care products, including soaps and body brushes from some impressive manufacturers. Our Enchanted Trees are still available, but supply is very limited due to their great price points!

And, there’s still time for custom ordered creations. Stop by and we will build a project together, or call for an appointment if you can’t come during our available hours.

From all of us at Moon & Star Ltd. we send you Blessings of Joy and the special Peace of God’s Love!

It’s my favorite time of year, and you need to visit us in the cozy lower level, to take a look at some of our “Fallish” creations. Especially mindfully designed and created from Mark’s recycled glass stash, we have a lovely selection of Jewelry pieces - earrings and necklaces, simple and ornate. I have been carefully selecting individual pieces of softly matted glass in yummy colors, wire wrapping each and stringing with fresh water pearls, gemstones, wood and marvelous metals. Come in and see for yourself! Betty Bat will soon be sporting her own pair of stylish earrings. She has become our mascot - lovingly, of course… With the teeter-totter of the economy our hours have been fluctuating a bit. Please call before coming, just to make sure we are available to you - 815.786.7074. We hope to see you soon!

The Fair begins Wenesday, Sept. 3rd, can you believe it? We would love to see you there. We’ll be in our Fair home located in the Arts & Crafts Demonstration bldg. The hours are Wed. through Saturday, 9:00 a.m ’till at least 9:00, usually 10:00 p.m., then on Sunday until 6:00 p.m. There are so many sights to see and experience, you won’t want to miss it! Home base at the Village Square Mall will be closed that week and the following week we will also be closed as we prepare to take part in the Chicago Celtic Festival Art Fair. That’s held Sept. 13th & 14th in Grant Park, Chicago. Hours for that festival are 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. both days. Great music and art - and don’t forget the kilts!!  We hope to see you at one of these fun and fabulous events…

For an indescribably exciting experience visit us at the Milwaukee Irish Fest, August 14 - 18. Please check out the web site at www.irishfest.com for maps, and complete schedules of international Celtic musicians. This is a “must experience” for any and all who appreciate the Celtic Culture. Held at the Milwaukee Fair Grounds, right along the lake (where SummerFest takes place), there are “tons” of things to do and fantastic sights to see. Lots for kids of all ages. Plan to spend at least one full day and don’t forget to stop by our booth and say hello. We would love to see YOU!!

Way back in January we were able to make a special purchase of some beautiful, very natural-looking, artificial Trees. Yes, they are commonly used as Christmas trees, BUT, several years back we brought these “babies” in to our inventory and our customers were so delighted with them that we have had requests for more! It seems that they are so woodsie looking that many of you have been using them as decorations all year long, displaying your favorite bird’s nests, raffia ties, and whatever other treasures you enjoy in your branches. We have 4′, 6′ and 7′ trees in stock. Most likely they will not be here for long, so visit us soon for the best selection. Currently we are offering special pricing. Come in and see them for yourself. You won’t believe that they aren’t “real”! Charlie Brown would be so jealous. . .