Monday, October 28, 2013

Show Your Distinctive Style with a Bubble Skirt

We here at MaJe Gallery do our best to help you look your best, yet stay comfortable at the same time.  As we all know, each and every day we put something on our lower half, and something on our upper half.  Have fun with it!  Play a bit!

Our new bubble skirts are just the ticket.  You can wear them three different ways!  And at only $56 each, why stop at only one?  If the color and/or size you want isn't in stock, we'll order it for you!


Midnight Teal bubble skirt
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THIS COLOR CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.  Call or Email to discover available colors.

Here's an image of the skirt all by itself.  It's shown here in the midnight teal color, which is a wonderful medium blue with a hint of green.  The wide elastic waistband is super comfortable, and holds everything in without giving you a muffin top.  All skirts come in S, M, L and XL.

Midnight teal bubble skirt, with eggplant bamboo top

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THIS COLOR CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.  Call or Email to discover available colors.

Just say no to black!  Rather, pair your teal skirt with a gorgeous eggplant top!  Here we have an assymetrical top made of bamboo.  The drapiness works beautifully with the lines of the skirt.  And it's got color, without being in your face about it.

Bubble skirt in charcoal, inside out!


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We like to turn the skirt inside out on occasion.  Now you can see the strips of fabric that tie up to give the skirt the bubbles.  But with the ties on the outside, you've transformed it into a feminine marvel!  In this outfit, we've paired it with a burgundy tank top from Luxe Junkie and a black bolero jacket from Testimony.  Isn't that just an outfit to die for?

Bubble skirt without the ties.  Long, slightly A-line, and nicely flowing

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THIS COLOR CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.  Call or Email to discover available colors.

Here's the bubble skirt in the mushroom color.  It's a really great light brown that can be worn all seasons.  None of the ties are tied in this one, for a long, lean look.  The caveat here is you should be at least 5'6" tall to wear it.  We've got it paired with a funky Claudia top from Testimony, and an amazing hand-made scarf by Andi Shannon.

We have it in these three colors, shown here, at the gallery.  However, it's available in lots of different colors.  Ask to see the swatches and choose the color that's best for you.

Come on down and play with our skirts!  They are fairly flying out the door because they are so cute and such a great price!

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors

MaJeGallery.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wine a Bit - Celebrate Washington Wines with Art

It was way back in 1825 that Washington's first grape vines were planted - in Fort Vancouver by the Hudson's Bay company.  More grape vines followed immigrant pathways across the state.

However, it wasn't until the 1960s that larger scale vineyards with commercial potential were planted by predecessors to the well-known Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia wineries.  Ever since the mid-70s, growth has been amazing leading to today's breakneck speed of a new winery opening nearly every 15 days.

Now, it is such an engrained part of Washington culture that it is difficult to recall a time when we all weren't extremely proud of our wine.

Of course, artists enjoy wine too!  And they enjoy celebrating our personal enjoyment of wine by creating things to help us enjoy and celebrate wine even more!

Original acrylic on canvas painting by Julie Terrell.  Canvas-wrapped edges need no frame.


  11" x 14"
In this acrylic painting by Julie Terrell, she celebrates the community that comes from sharing good wine with good friends, and the good conversations and sharing that typically accompany such events.  This particular one has sold, but a new one is on the way.  If you want dibs, let us know!



Celeste Stuhring has created a great method of remembering which wine glass is yours!  She makes fused glass embellishments that are siliconed onto the glass directly.  She also chooses the stemless wine glasses for a purely utilitarian reason - they don't fall over on the boat she and her husband often find themselves in on weekends!  For Manya, however, her utilitarian reason for preferring this kind of wine glass is that she is less likely to knock hers over when talking (as you well know, she can't seem to talk without using her hands for emphasis).


charm
Another of Celeste's fused glass wine celebration focus are these wine charms.  The chain is long enough to fit over the neck of a wine bottle when giving it for a gift.  However, most folks simply hang them up somewhere to enjoy it at all times!  There are many phrases to choose from.  Call to see what's currently available.


Here in the Northwest, our skies are dark more often than not.  That makes us all avid fans of candles and ambient lighting.  So, of course an artist came up with a way to combine candle light with a celebration of wine!  Celeste Stuhring is back to our rescue with this wonderful votive shield.  There's a votive cup attached to the back which gives it excellent sturdiness as well.  Look at the wonderful glow when the candle is lit!  These are one-of-a-kind, so give us a call so we can show you what's available.


Henrietta Glass out of Rhode Island makes these beautiful blown glass wine bottle stoppers, which are available in a wide variety of colors.  They have a double wall, making them very strong and durable.  Plus, the graduated rubber stopper works on a variety of bottle necks too.  Just $22 each.  Call for color choices.

These are some great ideas for gift giving to friends who enjoy wine!  And be sure to check out the great selection of wine-themed cards we just got in, too.  Whether a single item, or a collection of treasures, you can honor those who share your happiest moments with you with a gift of art.  Beautify Your Friendships!

Jeff and Manya
Your Beauty Ambassadors

MaJeGallery.com
425-776-3778