Holiday Handmade Gallery - Artists Crossing in Downtown Crossing Boston

Consider shopping local and supporting handmade this holiday season!  One of the galleries where you can find some of our work (from MaJenta Designs as well as other special items not currently listed in our Etsy shop):

 Artists Crossing: 505 Washington St, Boston, MA (Map it)

Downtown Crossing 

(across from Eddie Bauer, between Macys and The Opera House)

Open EVERY day!

Sunday through Wednesday 11 am to 5 pm

Thursday through Saturday 11 am to 7 pm

 

Here is the lovely wall display with all my necklaces, purse hooks, night lights, gift tins, bottle openers, and pocket mirrors 

Close up of some of my pendant necklaces and gift tins


Close up of some of the lovely night lights that look great on or off!  



 Here I am with all my Japanese-inspired creations of MaJenta Designs

 

  Four of my fellow Boston Handmade members are currently featured! 

  

Up on the walls are mixed media canvases by Reclaimed to You

 

Handsawed sterling silver jewelry by Nancyrosetta

Original millinery designs and an assortment of hats by Elephunk's Trunk

  Metalsmith fine jewelry by Cristina Hurley Jewelry Designs

There are a total of 20 artists featured this month, come check out all the lovely artwork and handmade creations!

Reasons to Shop Local and Support Local Businesses

Interesting article I found on the Jamaica Plain's website, encouraging the movement towards shopping local! :)

Shopping online is convenient,

but supporting your

local merchants is more rewarding

5 Reasons to Shop Locally

Support the Local Economy

When you buy from an independent, locally owned business, significantly more of your dollars are put back into the local economy. The money you spend at a local business is often used to make purchases from other local businesses, local service providers, and local suppliers.

Keep Our Community Unique

Instead of living in “Anywhere America”, you can be proud to call Jamaica Plain, your home. Our one-of-a-kind local businesses give our community character and cultural vitality. Check out some of our favorite local places to shop!

Create Jobs For Your Neighbors

Local businesses owners are most likely our neighbors and hire residents of the community.

Lessen Environmental Impact

When businesses source locally and you shop locally there is a smaller carbon footprint when transporting goods.

Invest in your Community's Future

Shopping locally is a choice you make that says you are committed to the continued growth and success of the economy here in Jamaica Plain.

Support your local merchants

Jamaica Plain's First Thursday: Annual Outdoor Summer Marketplace

Come find MaJenta Designs showcasing and selling our wares at this annual summertime outdoor event in Jamaica Plain!