Today at COLOR WHEEL
40% off Individual and Boxed Holiday Cards!

Live Music at The Artisans

Composer, Producer, Teacher, Performer

Peter Princiotto

at The ARTISANS

Friday, December 16

5 - 7 pm

Stacy Harkins at The Artisans

Organically Feminine Jewelry

by Stacy Harkins

Meet the artist and watch her at work

The ARTISANS

Thursday, Dec. 15

4 - 7 pm

Book Signing at The Artisans

Suzi Weinert

author of Garage Sale Stalker

(set right here in McLean!)

will be signing books at The Artisans

Sunday, Dec. 11

2 - 4 pm

Fused Glass at The Artisans

Fused glass demo tonight

Meet Nanette Bevan

5 - 7 pm

The ARTISANS

20% off all fused glass jewelry

Fiber Jewelry Event Tonight

Armine & Anna Yergat

Trunk Show

Thursday, December 8

5 - 7pm

Novelty variegated eyelash yarns studded with shimmering glass beads combine to create stunning and affordable gifts. Their color selection is amazing!

New Videos on MYCOLORWHEEL.com

We have some videos on MYCOLORWHEEL.com for the month of
December only. They provide help with color and some great painting tips.

George Oliphant, host of NBC/LXTV’s “George to the Rescue” and
Sonu Matthews, one of Benjamin Moore’s color specialists, are featured.

Watch now!
MYCOLORWHEEL.com

Snowflakes at The Artisans

Judith Harkins

Beaded Snowflake Ornaments Demo, Sale & Clinic

Wednesday, Dec. 7

4 - 7 pm

Special: buy any 3 snowflakes and get a free gift!

Family Ties at The Artisans

Meet Lynn Wilson of Family Ties

Saturday, December 3 

2 - 4 pm

See the large selection of Lynn's ties in great themed and seasonal prints as well as her new apron designs for both guys and gals

Baggallini Giveaway at The Artisans

Register TODAY for our Trunk Show 

for a chance to win a FREE Baggallini purse or tote.

We'll choose the lucky winner tomorrow.

Trunk Show

December 2 - 4 

10% off all Baggallini

Artist Event at The Artisans

Paul Moran

decoupage boxes

Thursday, December 1

5 -7  pm

Live Music at The Artisans Today

Jody Marshall on hammered dulcimer

Sunday, Nov. 27

2 - 4pm

traditional & holiday tunes

CD's available

Enid Romanek at The Artisans Friday

Pet Portrait Demonstration by Enid Romanek

Friday, November 25, 4 - 7pm

at The Artisans

Enid's pen & ink plus watercolor portraits can be reproduced as prints in various sizes including for note cards.

In Memory of Elisabeth Boswell

We mourn the loss of our second-generation founder,
Elisabeth Boswell

Color Wheel's President Charlie Boswell, founder Elisabeth Boswell (second generation),
Executive Director Renate Boswell Eschmann, and Kimberleigh Boswell (fourth generation)
hosted customers, family and friends at a 45th anniversary celebration in October 2010.

In Loving Memory of

Elisabeth (Elsbeth) Johanna (Blomberg) Boswell

May 16, 1922 - November 10, 2011

Elisabeth J. Boswell, 89, of Oakton, Virginia joined our Heavenly Father on November 10, 2011.

Born on May 16, 1922, in Bochum, Germany, she was the second daughter of Wilhem and Johanna Blomberg. Tragically, her father died in 1931 leaving her mother to raise their four daughters alone. Ebbe, as her family knew her, chose her career at the tender age of fourteen, studying early childhood development, specializing in infants.

During World War II, she lived in Southern Germany, working for several different families. When the war ended, an American military family hired her as a governess; she emigrated to the United States in 1950 to continue the care of their 2-year-old twins. Elisabeth moved throughout the United States with this family, living in Georgia, Texas, Kansas and Virginia Beach, Virginia, before she came to the nation's capital. She often told the story of falling in love with DC and praying she could stay in this area.

Through mutual friends, she met Charles Arnold Boswell, of Falls Church, shortly after he returned from military duty in Germany. They were married at Saint James Catholic Church on May 25, 1957 . Charles served as a Fairfax County policeman from 1957 to 1977. Charles and Elisabeth, along with his parents, Earl and Nellie Boswell, established Color Wheel in McLean in 1965.

They made Falls Church their home until 1971, when they moved to their dream home in Oakton. Elisabeth was an exceptional homemaker and mother to her two children, Charles and Renate. She and her husband were deeply involved in the parish of Saint Mark Catholic Church in Vienna. She attended mass daily, was a member of the Marion Society, and volunteered her time often.

Her son Charles, his wife Mary, daughter Renate, her husband Mark, and her sisters Ursula Bates of Mobile, Alabama, and Adelheid Stover of Bremen, Germany survive her. She was predeceased in 1997 by her husband, Charles Boswell, and in 2001 by her third sister, Hildegard Stadermann.

Her grandchildren, Kimberleigh, Taylor, and Carson were often in her care during their early years. Their ‘Omi’ cared for them as only a grandmother could—unconditional love and a caring soft touch. Her fourth grandchild, Ethan, was born in 2005 and received all the hugs and kisses he could handle from Omi.

Kimberleigh, Taylor, and Carson carry on the family tradition, working at Color Wheel and honoring the memory of their great grandparents and grandparents.

Photographs: 2010 Church directory portrait; May 1957 Wedding photo; 1981 Anniversary photo; and 1990 family portrait of Renate, Mark, Charles, Elisabeth, Charlie, Kimberleigh, and Mary, ©Wayne Hill of HILLART.com

McLean Pharmacy Specials

GRAND OPENING SPECIALS!

All during November: 

Take 20% off all purchases except for prescriptions.

Transfer two prescriptions and get a free flu shot.

Fine Jewelry Event at The Artisans

 JJ Meneau Jewelry

Trunk Show 

Fri 11/18 - Tues 11/22

30% off marked prices:

14K gold

sterling silver

sterling with gold accents

gemstones & pearls

Jewelry Trunk Show at The Artisans

Stefan's Jewelry Trunk Show

Friday 11/11 & Saturday 11/12

An extensive collection of sterling silver jewelry from Israeli designers. Some pieces feature 2000-year-old Roman glass, semi-precious stones, pearls or 14K gold accents. 

Mother Nature's Tricks

Cold rain and possibly snow in October???

That's not nice, Mother Nature.

Saturday's Fall Festival may end up looking like a Winter Wonderland!

The Moon Bounce is canceled but trick-or-treating is still on, and our intrepid merchants will carry on with Sidewalk Sales, demonstrations and special events like the Silent Auction at Color Wheel. Bring a can or toy for our food and toy drives, and don't forget to enter our drawing for a chance to win $100 in Langley Loot, good at any of our merchants. 

Calling All Witches & Wizards

There are lots of reasons to come to 

Langley Shopping Center's Fall Festival this 

Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11am to 4pm: 

1. Pick up a free LSC mini shopping tote from any of our merchants and use it to go trick-or-treating through our stores. 
2. Kids can let off some steam in the Wizard Castle Moon Bounce 
3. Meet a real Fire Fighter and see a vintage fire truck. 
4. Troll for bargains at the many Sidewalk Sales 
5. See a demonstration of flower arranging. 
6. Sign up for a chance to win $100 in Langley Loot. 

Please consider bringing a can for our Food Drive or an unwrapped toy for Childhelp. Thanks!

Munro Trunk Show at Richey & Co.

Artisans Earring Event

The ARTISANS

Earring Event

Saturday, October 8 from 10 - 5

Hundreds of bead earrings to choose from or design your own choosing from an extensive collection of stone, pearl, glass & metal beads. Bring along garments you're trying to match as well as your earrings that are in need of an earwire upgrade. We'll do our best to do all work on the spot for instant gratification.

Stock and custom earrings $12 an up.

Fall Festival News

Check our event page for updates and register online to receive a reminder to attend our

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 29

10am - 5pm

Flowers & Plants' Website

Visit their beautiful new website full of inspiring photos and heartfelt testimonials.

Artist Event at The Artisans

Meet Stephen Wise

Saturday, September 17

11 - 4

He's back in business after a six-year hiatus, making his charming stoneware Nativity figures and scenes. These pieces are collectible and highly sought-after, so we're pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to place your order in time for this Christmas. 

10% off prepaid orders.

read more and register for an Event Reminder...

Fall Festival Announced

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 29

Trick-or-Treating

Sidewalk Sales

Local Charities Outreach

more details soon...

Artisans Summer Hours a Hit

Instead of reducing hours during the summer, The Artisans has decided to maintain the same basic schedule year-round. Sundays have proved popular with a number of regulars, and that extra hour on Thursdays is convenient for others. Stop by soon - there's always something new!

Monday - Wednesday: 10 - 6

Thursday: 10 - 7

Friday - Saturday: 10 - 6

Sunday: 12 - 5

Sunny Skies for the Sidewalk Sale

McLean Day Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, May 21

Come out and enjoy the sunshine and bargains! 

Naot Trunk Show

Richey & Co. Shoes

Naot Trunk Show

Saturday, May 7, 10 - 3

Langley Photo & Digital Has Moved

A storefront with more production space became available in our sister shopping center, Salona Village, so a deal was struck and the move happened over the weekend. Langley Shopping Center will miss them, but they're still close by to serve your needs from digital photo printing to passport photos. We wish them well!

Dansko Trunk Show

Richey & Co. Shoes

Dansko Trunk Show

Friday, April 29, 10 - 3

Beautifeel Trunk Show

Richey & Co. Shoes

Beautifeel Trunk Show

Saturday, April 16, 10 - 3

Enid Romanek Trunk Show

Enid Romanek has captured for posterity about two hundred scenes in & around Washington, DC. In addition to the usual national monuments & parks, Enid's prints depict schools & universities, restaurants & bars, favorite vacation spots within a couple of hours' drive - basically anywhere Washingtonians like to hang out! Each print began life as a pen & ink sketch to which she adds accents of watercolor. What really sets Enid apart is her playful approach to each scene that she draws. People & pets figure prominently, bringing the architecture & scenery to life in a vibrant way. 

Immortalize your pet, home or family with a custom commission by Enid. She can work from photographs to provide you with a keepsake print that can also be reproduced onto notecards. Schools and institutions can utilize a commission for fund raising purposes.

SAS Shoe Event

Richey & Co. will be open 12 - 5 

Sunday April 3 and April 10

for this Trunk Show

Trunk Show at The Artisans

Local Jewelry Designer & Teacher

Donna Barnako of Jewelworx

will be showing her latest one-of-a-kind creations

Saturday, March 26

10 - 6

at The ARTISANS

learn more...

Wallpaper Sale

March 19-April 16

Up to 35% off select wall coverings, including textures at Color Wheel in McLean

Richey Shoes Spring Sale

Please note the special Sunday hours for this sale

Rosselini Jewelry Trunk Show at The Artisans

Saturday, February 12

See the entire spring collection from Germany

 Read more & register to receive a reminder 

On SALE at The Artisans

Select Fall/Winter Clothing & Accessories

30% off

all sales final