Melissa Lew jewelry is now available at the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco! “The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is the oldest organization in the country dedicated to the interpretation, promotion, and preservation of the social, cultural and political history and contributions of the Chinese in America.” If you’re in San Francisco, please check them out!
Chinese Historical Society of America
965 Clay Street
San Francisco CA 94108
Gung Hey Fat Choy! Wishing you prosperity and happiness this new year and always!
Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival (perfect, I love Spring!). Traditionally, Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, big dinners, and lots of joy and celebration. It is rich in symbolism and well wishes for the new year.
If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, check out my Vitality line:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPI16nQAbmb/?taken-by=mlewjewelry
You can find them online, or at any of these great locations:
AsiaStore at Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street), New York, NY 10021
China Institute
40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006
House of Steep
3800 Lee Highway, Suite D, Arlington, VA 22207
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
Marcela’s Yoga Boutique
317 S Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Wing Luke Museum
719 South King Street, Seattle, Washington 98104
Looking for ways to celebrate the new year? Here’s a list of events happening around the country:
Family Day: Moon Over Manhattan! Celebrate Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 28th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Wing!
Saturday, January 28th starting at 11am
Wing Luke Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle, Washington 98104
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 4th from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
China Institute, 40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster
Saturday, February 11th from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Chinese Historical Society of America, 965 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 28th through Sunday, February 12th
Ongoing activities – see website.
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
Chinese New Year Festival
Saturday, January 28th from 11:30am to 3:00pm
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard 8th & G St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Kennedy Center Chinese New Year Family Day
Saturday, February 4th from 10:30am to 4:00pm
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566
Melissa Lew jewelry was recently featured in the Winter 2017 edition of Gift Shop Magazine as a gift with international flare. “No matter where you are on the map, these great finds add a sense of worldly sophistication to your selling floor.”
http://digital.giftshopmag.com/i/764082-winter-2017
It’s time for my annual calendar! This 2017 calendar is inspired by the 2017 Pantone color of the year, greenery. This beautiful color signifies new beginnings, growth, and nature/environment. It also is the color of one of my bamboo and stainless steel necklaces!
PDF Download: 2017 Melissa Lew Calendar
I hope this year’s calendar brings you joy – thank you for another amazing year!
Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season! Thank you so much for your support this holiday season (and always!)!
Melissa Lew jewelry is now available at the China Institute in New York City! China Institute was founded by American and Chinese educators in 1926 and is the oldest bicultural organization in America devoted exclusively to China. Their wonderfully curated exhibits celebrate Chinese culture and art. If you’re in Lower Manhattan and love Chinese art (and want to see my modern and colorful jewelry in person), this is the place to go!
China Institute
40 Rector Street
New York, NY 10006
www.chinainstitute.org
Melissa Lew jewelry is now available at Red Mango in Austin, Texas! Frozen yogurt and eco-friendly jewelry – what a sweet and delicious combo! Treat your loved ones (and yourself) to this wonderful pairing this holiday season!
Red Mango
2222 Rio Grande, #C120
Austin TX, 78705
Melissa Lew jewelry is now available at Charmed by Nature in Lynchburg, Virginia! If you’re looking for earth friendly and meaningful gifts in the Lynchburg area, stop by and check out their wonderfully curated selection of gifts and bath and body products. I love their ELLA+MILA nail polishes!
Charmed by Nature
4925 Boonsboro Rd. Suite B3
Lynchburg, VA 24503
www.charmedbynature.org
Melissa Lew’s Homeward Trails jewelry was recently featured in the 2016 Tidewater Paws & Claws gift guide, now available at various Tidewater locations. These gifts are perfect for animal lovers and they are the gift that gives back!
The trail to a loving home starts with you. Wear or gift a piece (or 2!) of the Homeward Trails jewelry line to help make this dream a reality for thousands of cats and dogs. 50% of all sales directly go to Homeward Trails to help support, provide medical care, and find loving homes for thousands of animals in need.
Purchase now to support a wonderful non profit!
Starting today, Monday, December 5th, Melissa Lew jewelry will be available for purchase at Play, Work or Dash in Tysons Corner! My bamboo and stainless steel necklaces, recently featured in Northern Virginia Magazine and Virginia Living, make wonderful, affordable, and stylish gifts. I will be there on Friday, December 9th from 10am to 1:30pm – please stop by and say hi!
Play, Work or Dash
8214 Old Courthouse Rd, Ste B,
Vienna, Virginia 22182
I will also be vending at their holiday market on Thursday, December 8th from 7pm to 9pm!