Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anci Decor

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anci Decor

                        

                                       1.     What made you want to start making jewelry?

      "I grew up in the European fashion industry in Budapest, Hungary. My parents owned fashion boutiques and my aunt is a wholesale fashion designer. Besides fashion I was making art and crafts all my life, my mom is a well-known ceramic artist in Budapest, so creating art was in my everyday routing. That’s how I started making jewelry."

                                                                             

                                                    2.  What is your jewelry made of ?

      "Anci Decor jewelry pieces are made of sterling silver, gold-filled chains, and wires. Most of my stones are semi precious stones, one of my favorites is chalcedony because it is so versatile and comes in beautiful colors."

                                                                              

                         3.     Where would you like to see your jewelry line in 5 yrs? 10 yrs?

    "In 5-10 years, I would love to just walk down the street and see independent, stylish and confident women wearing my jewelry!  My goal is to keep my line affordable so everyday women can wear it and feel great about themselves.  Also it would be amazing to see my line being carried at places like Anthropology, Urban Outfitters, and other hip stores….and to have celebrities wearing it at the Oscars haha!"

                                                                            

                                          4.     What inspires the pieces you make?

    "Anci Decor jewelry is inspired by the simple and chic European style blended with American creativity.  I’m inspired by the long history of great European designers but want to also incorporate the fun and free-spirited American culture."    

                                                                            

                                       

                                      5.How would you describe your jewelry line in 3 words?

                                              "  Casual-chic, sophisticated, edgy"

                                                                         

                            6.What are some of your favorite pieces you make and why?

  "One of my favorite pieces is the extra long earrings, which are very simple and light but gives an extra kick to your outfit. Those pieces get a lot of compliments when you wear them. Another favorite is the slave bracelet line, which is a delicate chain bracelet, very elegant and hip, it dresses your hands, which we tend to forget about."

Thanks Anita for this wonderful interview.

Come into Hapa Collective and check out all the  gorgeous jewelry by Anci Decor.

                                                                       



Color Me Happy!

 Color Me Happy!

          Spring is coming soon and at Hapa Collective we want to make sure your wearing the "hot" spring color trends! Have no fear we made a little cheat sheet for you!  The colors that are in this spring happens to be turquoise, hot pink, orange, and yellow! Below we have put together some of our artist items that fit these color trends by each specific color!

Trendy Turquoise!

1. Turquoise lace collar necklace by Sachi Love 2. Turquoise colored ring by Melissa Cirello-Miller 3. Turquoise crochet bikini top by Dorothy 4. " I hear you... I'm just not listening " t-shirt by Dog is Good. 5.Scarf by Filomena Ferreira

Yay for Yellow

1. Yellow flower & bird rings by UnlocktheCure 2. Yellow Barbie shoes by Alex and Vina  3. Yellow flowered headband by Gracie Designs 4. Yellow bow crochet headband by Oxford Accessories

Hot! Hot! Pink!

1. Pink Buddha bangle by Salt Water Swim 2.Pink flowered bag by Melen Art bags 3. Pink lace infinity scarf by SevenWhiteRabbits 4.Pink stone necklace by Anci Decor 

Outrageous  Orange!

1. R2D2 orange long sleeve hoodie by Land of Apparel 2. Pressed flower earrings by Christina 

3. Orange flower ring by Leather E 4. Orange butterfly necklace by  Bird Queen Designs, LLC

Come into Hapa Collective and see all our artists featured here and more! 

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anita's Designs

{Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anita's Designs}

1. When did your love for jewelry start?

“My passion for jewelry started at a very early age. My Grandmother worked at an office as a typist and I loved seeing what she would be wearing when she came to visit. Both my Mother and Grandma would let me look in their jewelry boxes, which was always such fun to me. At about 10 yrs of age, jewelry beads and stringing materials became readily available. That started me on making my own strung necklaces and macramé necklaces incorporating beads."

2. What made you want to start making jewelry? 

“I became inspired and motivated to make jewelry on a larger scale. While walking my dogs on west coast beaches I started picking up beach glass. This encouraged friends and neighbors staying near us to do the same. These sea glass treasures led me to incorporating them into jewelry. The added bonus was while traveling . I would stop at different bead stores around the country and find additional unique items."

3. How would you describe your jewelry style?

“Organic, incorporating found objects, and my designs tend to have components in them that are recycled, and/or from vintage pieces. I have friends and family that share my enthusiasm for jewelry and give me their inherited vintage or dated jewelry that they would never wear, or their broken pieces. Knowing I may be able to use.”

4. What are your jewelry pieces made out of?

“Sea Glass, Some are sterling silver, Gold Filled wire. Stainless steel wire. Copper. Copper over wire,leather, Suede, buttons, vintage pieces, vintage watch faces, beads, hardware pieces. Beads: brass, silver, glass, pearls, vintage, recycled, handmade, paper. Vintage or old watch faces.”

5. What or whom inspires the pieces you make?

“Nature and the colors around me. The colors in a piece of fabric, vintage cards, or old movies where I see a piece and love a part of it. I can be dropping items at the recycling center and something catches my eye, along with hardware store, and thrift stores. A stash of buttons. I am addicted to buttons. On and on.”

6.      What do you want people to know about your jewelry line that is important?

“My pieces are unique one of a kind. All are handcrafted by me. One of my signature pieces is the Sea glass that I have collected all over the west coast and in Baja (Mexico). Some of my necklaces clasps are hand forged and crafted by me, and many have options on the length they can be worn.”

Thank you Anita for taking the time to do this interview. Come into Hapa Collective and see Anita's beautiful jewelry!

Valentine's Day gift guide!

             Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches. Don’t be caught shopping for your Valentine’s Day present at the last minute!  It’s the thought, the creativity, and time you take  that makes a wonderful Valentine’s day present (Yes, your other half can tell if you waited till the last minute and got the last card on the shelf at the store). If you’re in a stump on what to buy, don’t worry Hapa Collective is here to save the day! We have cards that are all mushy to quirky love cards. We are fully stocked with the signature Valentine’s heart items from jewelry, to candles, and much more! Below are some ideas of  presents to buy for the apple of your eye!

Valentine's Day Cards

1. My feelings for you defy all labels... by iloot paperie 2. Candy Hearts by Barbs Custom Creations 3. Love you long time by A &H Designs 4. Love makes the world go ...by Live Happy

Valentine's Day Necklaces

1. Love necklaces by Solstice Ltd. 2. Lampwork heart necklace by Christina Finley 3. Gold heart necklace by Punky bunny Designs 4. Heart hands by Love Nail Tree 5. Heart & shell necklace by Hau'oli by Hali 6. How Beautiful Life is When You Are In The World by UnlocktheCure


Valentine’s Day goodies

1. Valentine's Day scrabble signs by Cherry on Top Designs 2. Cork coasters by Wine Country Crafters 3. Heart candle by Deirdra 4. Handmade heart by Audrey Miller Art 5. Be Mine bike bell by SpokeNwheel Designs 6. Strawberry and cotton candy scented crayon lips by CrayonFawn

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you love birds!