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!

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Sylvia Marie

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Sylvia Marie

1.      How long have you been working with furniture, home decor items, and making hats?

“I've been enjoying the journey of creating art and crafts for as long as I can remember. Designing the flowers on hats, and mosaic art work on repurposed furniture is still fairly new. I would say a little over two years.”

2.      You make beautiful tables/furniture, where do you get the pieces you put on top of the furniture?

“I've always enjoyed creating something beautiful out of something broken. Pieces of china, sea and stain glass, natural treasures found in vintage shops, thrift stores and sometime just given to me. All are a part of hunting for beautiful trinkets and treasures!”

3.      Where did the name Honeys Hat come about?

“After my mother, whose real name is Gloria. The grandkids would hear their grandfather call her "Honey", so they called her Honey too. I wanted to create something lovely in memory of my Mom who lost her battle to cancer. Honey's Hat are named after her.”

4.       What inspires the pieces you make? (Ex. how do you know what pieces to use on your table, color choices for the furniture, the hat designs, etc.)

“Every mosaic art work on furniture is always a surprise for me! Once I find a special piece, I create around it. As for Honey's Hats a pure joy on learning new flowers to make, trying to copy nature.”

5.      What or whom inspired you to start making furniture/home decor items and hats?

“My Mom, the journey started with her in mind with her sweet hairless head. She is my inspiration.”

Thank you Sylvia Marie for taking the time to do this interview. We have a full collection of Sylvia Marie's beautiful hats, home accessories and furniture.

Puppy Love

Dogs bring us friendship, support, and unconditional love. It’s only right to spoil them! Hapa Collective has items from chic bow ties for your little boy to fashionable sweaters for your little fashionista.  Come in to see the wide variety of dog accessories, clothes, dog beds, and treats! Below is just a sneak peak of the amazing items that Hapa has to offer!

1.Dog beds by Sophie’s Threads 2. Dog treats by The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. 3. Dog water bottle by Dog is Good 4. Dog Harness by Cloak & Dawggie 5. Dog tags by Nicenicenice 6. Dog Bow ties by Natsu 7. Dog lights by Nite Ize Innovation 8. Dog sweater by My Fabulous Puppy 9. Dog Collars by Sophie’s Threads

Come into Hapa and see the other fun items for your dog!

Hapa Artist's Spotlight: Filomena Ferreira

Hapa Artist's Spotlight: Filomena Ferreira

1. What or whom got you into making scarves?

“My aunt introduced me to the art of crochet when I was 15 years old and my first lesson was to make a scarf (because we were in winter season) with a simple pattern - chain and simple crochet.”

2. How long have you been making scarves for?

“I have been making scarves since I was 15 years old, but I've spent a lot more time making them these past 3 years. I'm always looking for new pattern or material to make them.”

3. What materials are your scarves made out?

“For the crocheted ruffle scarf the material I use are 100% acrylic or a composition of acrylic and metallic polyester. I also have specific scarves for winter time. For those I use 100% wool or a combination of acrylic and wool.”

4. How would you recommend taking care of the scarves? (Washing instructions, ways to store it, etc.)

“The scarves must be only and exclusively hand-washed. Use cold water, neutral soap, and dry flat, do not bleach. The best way to store the scarves is to hang them or lay them flat on a surface.”

5. What are some things you want customers to know about your scarves that you think is important to know?

“Scarves are soft to the touch, multi-colored and have a soft shimmer. They are great for both teens and adults. Can be use in formal and informal occasions. May be worn straight, looped, or coiled. And all are handmade with love, I think this is what makes the scarves I make so special!”

*Photo credit: Filomena Ferreira

Thank you Filomena for taking the time to do this interview!

Come into Hapa and see Filomena’s beautiful scarves!

Seal Beach Love

    Seal Beach, CA is home to the greatest beach in California, cute shops, delicious restaurants and of course, Hapa Collective.  This beach-side community is a great place to live or visit.  Hapa Collective has  Seal Beach inspired items for  you to show off your Seal Beach pride if you’re a local or  if your  just visiting. Take a piece of Seal Beach home with you. Below are some amazing Hapa Collective artists whose items show their love for Seal Beach  !

                                                                          

1.  Seal Beach dog tag by Kate Mesta 2. Seal Beach circle necklace by Unlockthecure 3. Seal Beach cards and pouch by Unlockthecure 4. Seal Beach map earrings by Unlockthecure 5. Seal Beach scrabble ring by Cherry on Top Designs 6. Seal Beach necklace by Unlockthecure  7. Seal Beach scrabble sign by Cherry on Top Designs 8. Seal Beach coordinates by Hau'oli by Hali  9. Seal Beach pill box map necklace by Unlockthecure

Come into Hapa Collective and get a piece to show off your love for Seal Beach!