Celebrate the coming of Spring with my special Persian pieces I designed for my Vitality line, first shown at AsiaStore at Asia Society and Museum in New York City.

Who couldn’t use a little bit of peace, happiness, and love in their lives? :)

I will be on a business trip from March 10th through the 21st; orders and responses to emails/comments will be delayed until my return.  Thank you!

The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is just around the corner.  This year, it starts on March 20th and ends on April 13th.  They’re estimating that peak bloom will be around April 6th through April 8th.  Can’t wait!

I’m busy at work on the new cherry blossom line and here’s a fun graphic with one of the pendants.  Ordering information to come shortly!

Here’s a little something to help think of Spring – one of my newest pieces from my line called “Garden of the East.”

Windows are a traditional part of a Chinese garden and are meant to frame or give glimpses of the garden and scenery to those passing through. Each window in a Chinese garden is different and offers a unique perspective – just like the wearer.

Photo by Joshua Hoover.

Experience a night of fun and culture.  Free museum tours (6:30pm and 7:30pm), music, shopping, and special priced “Leotinis!”

First Fridays at Asia Society
Lunar New Year Celebration
Friday, February 7th from 6pm to 9pm

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!  Here’s to a healthy, happy 2014!

A little gift for you – my 2014 calendar.  Enjoy!  *Note:  Click image to open full size graphic, save to your computer, and print to fit on letter sized paper.*

I will be out of the office (both design and jewelry orders) from Wednesday, November 20th through Christmas as I recover from surgery. Thank you so much for your support and I can’t wait to be back in January! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.

My jewelry will be at 1 more show this year:

Falls Church Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 7th from 9am to 4pm
Sunday, December 8th from 11am to 4pm
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA

My wonderful mother and sister in law will be at the booth – please stop by and say hello! 

Melissa Lew, LLC is now Small, Women and Minority (SWaM) certified in Virginia!  My SWaM certification number is 708045, and more information can be found at http://www.dmbe.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/search.cgi (do a search for Melissa Lew).

What does that mean?

“The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects.” – http://www.dmbe.virginia.gov/swamcert.html

If you’re a business responding to Virginia State RFPs, and are interested in working with a SWaM certified contractor (graphic design and photography), please contact me at melissa@melissalew.com.  Thanks!

Northern Virginia Christmas Market
November 8, 2013 from 10am to 6pm
November 9, 2013 from 10am to 6pm
November 10, 2013 from 10am to 5pm
Dulles Expo Center (South Hall)
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153
Admission: $8 for adults (children under 12 free)
Receive $1 off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Capital Area Food Bank

Falls Church Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 7th from 9am to 4pm
Sunday, December 8th from 11am to 4pm
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA

Here’s a little sneak peek at one of the pieces from my Spring 2014 line.  Recycled sterling silver, inspired by Chinese gardens.