Monday, August 24, 2015

What's New at MaJe This Week?

Aluminum wreath with dichroic and regular glass


Welcome visitors to your home with this charming aluminum wreath made by a local artist.  Aluminum doesn't rust or tarnish, so it's perfect for our damp Northwest weather.  Embellished with both dichroic and regular glass elements, it's both colorful and cheerful.  It also makes a great wedding or house warming gift.


Light-weight wall clocks with Washington state themes

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The ever-popular wall clocks from Olympia's Paper Scissors Rock feature favorite Washington state themes.  These clocks look like ceramic tiles that are heavy and easily broken.  But no!  Rather, an original watercolor painting is reproduced and mounted onto gatorboard, so each is extremely light weight.  You can drop it, but you can't break it!  Light enough to hang from a push pin.


Dichroic Glass earrings for the 12th man in you


Are you a Seahawks fan?  Be ready for the entire season by adorning yourself now with these one-of-a-kind 12th man earrings made in Kirkland using dichroic glass.  While each is one-of-a-kind, once this pair sells, just ask me for pictures of others to choose your favorite.


"Out to Lunch,"  original acrylic on canvas painting by Suzanne deCillia


This painting is just waiting for you to create a story about the subjects.  Inspired by an outdoor cafe in Seattle, local artist Suzanne deCillia captured these two enjoying lunch.

Stop by to see other new items, and just to browse!

Also, if you missed my video last week, "Six Ways to Wear A Shimmer Shawl," be sure to check it out!

See you soon,

Manya Vee

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Shimmer Shawls by Caron Miller

The Shimmer Shawls by California's Caron Miller are a constant best seller at MaJe Gallery.  The two sides of the fabric are interesting.  One side has the amazing shimmer appeal, while the other is a matte finish.  Draping your shawl can create very impressive and dramatic results.

The fabric is a machine washable rayon.

The Shimmer Shawl can be worn a number of ways.  Let's find out some of those ways in this video featuring MaJe owner, Manya Vee.


Click on the image to watch a video of how to wear the Shimmer Shawls

Stop by MaJe Gallery in downtown Edmonds, Washington, to get your favorite, or purchase it right here online.  Here are the available colors, starting with the most popular.


Aqua Shimmer Shawl
The aqua shawl is the most popular color for MaJe customers.  It's a color that works very well on nearly every skin tone. It's wonderful with jeans, over a simple black dress, or with lots of other colors too.

Shimmer Shawl in Black Orchid
Black Orchid is a rich, deep purple on the shimmer side, and a black on the other.


Shimmer Shawl in Copper
Copper is a warm copper on the shimmer side, and a brownish-black on the other.


Shimmer Shawl in Magenta/Seafoam
The Magenta/Seafoam shawl is a fascinating two-tone weave with magenta threads one direction and seafoam the other.  The shimmer effect on this one is a bit magical, sometimes looking more seafoam, at other times more magenta.  The reverse side is a matte magenta.


Shimmer Shawl in Olive


The Olive shawl is a gorgeous olive green on one side, and a greenish-black on the matte side.
Lavender-Yellow Shimmer Shawl
The Lavender-Yellow shawl features lavender threads one direction and golden-yellow the other.  The reverse side is a matte lavender.


Silver Shimmer Shawl
The Silver shawl is a gorgeous silver on one side and matte black on the other.  This has been a popular neutral tone.


Tangerine Shimmer Shawl
The tangerine shawl is perhaps the boldest color in the line, featuring a vivid orange-red thread one direction and a golden-yellow the other way.  The reverse side is a matte orange-red.


Teal Shimmer Shawl
The teal shawl is a rich, deep teal blue on the shimmery side, and matte black on the other.

Whichever shawl you choose, wear it for both dressy and casual so you maximize your value, and make a bold statement wherever you go.