Below the Majestical Roof
Out last-minute Christmas shopping with my daughter Julia, tired of the chains, we headed for one of the last independent experiences to be had in Old Pasadena, the entrancing The Majestical Roof, where everything is handmade.
One way to get into the tucked-away place is through an entrance just below the southeast corner of Holly and Fair Oaks.
That's co-owner Yvonne Russo, above, standing below the coolest public-art project I've seen in a long time, hundreds of magnifying glasses hanging on monofilament from a high trellis, as hung by Pasadena artist Dave Lovejoy (www.lovejoyart.com) in a project that received a generous grant from the Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division.
Check it out!
The alleyway back there is set to start swinging with a new bar to replace McMurphy's, the traditional grandness of the Old Towne Pub and more little shops and local rather than franchised experiences ...
Comments
While the Majestic Roof is a great place, they really need to get their junk out of the abandoned La Maschera. It creates an eyesore from Fair Oaks and makes me NOT want to go down the corridor to their great little place.
Posted by: lady vengeance | January 16, 2009 12:16 PM
I had the pleasure of stumbling upon this enchanting courtyard during the Holidays. Not only was I overwhelmed with the handmade items. I ordered a tremendous amount of handcrafted items to send to my family in New York. I was very happy to see that Pasadena has little boutiques like The Majestical Roof where you actually see the owners creating in the shop. Not only is this place eclectic, it's a progressive way to retail and I give it a thumbs up! The store also creates for emmy and academy award nominated celebrities! Way to go girls!
Posted by: Juliette Lewis | January 31, 2009 10:22 PM
I had the pleasure of stumbling upon this enchanting courtyard during the Holidays. Not only was I overwhelmed with the handmade items. I ordered a tremendous amount of handcrafted items to send to my family in New York. I was very happy to see that Pasadena has little boutiques like The Majestical Roof where you actually see the owners creating in the shop. Not only is this place eclectic, it's a progressive way to retail and I give it a thumbs up! The store also creates for emmy and academy award nominated celebrities! Way to go girls!
Posted by: Juliette Lewis | January 31, 2009 10:23 PM