Hope Collection: Why do we need 'Hope'?

I'm really excited for this collection! Feeling ko po, level up na tayo! Opo! This collection is a result of my hopeful desire to keep creating more beautiful items than the last. I want to share this quote that I'm a big believer of,

"A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms" 🌻

Honestly, I never think I'm in a competition with anyone, kanya-kanya kasi tayong creativity. Alam ko na ultimately, ang kalaban ko ay sarili ko lang. Me, myself and I lang ang peg hahaha! My progress will also be determined kung paano ko sisipagan, at kung paano ko icha-challenge ang sarili ko. 

So when I was thinking what to do for this Hope Collection, I asked myself, "Ano pa ang hindi ko nagawa sa mga past collection na pwede kong gawin this time?" I've been just staying at home, and with more time on my hands, sabi ko "makapag-practice nga muna." Gusto ko makita hanggang saan na ang kaya kong gawin at kaya kong i-offer sa Halina.

Behind the scenes - making the Hope Collection.

I bought the materials that caught my attention, I got a new shape and color of pearls, this time we have a round shape in old rose color. I also mixed in the other materials I have and spiced them up! I let my creativity take over -  the result, 20 new and high-end designs for the earrings.

This Hope Collection boasts of simple and classic earring designs. We got a lot of pearls and some colors. It is also a sampler, most of the items are of limited quantity and are in pre-order basis. I feel that as an artist, this is my portfolio. I am improving, and growing. And this is me being hopeful that even in the midst of the pandemic, you and I can still find beauty in the little things. 

(Some of the pairs that will be available soon!)

Each one is a bit experimental, I tried new shapes, new pairings and also didn't limit myself to a budget. Sana huwag po kayo magulat on why some pairs are more expensive than the usual Halina prices. :) They are made with the highest quality I could find during this time, and promise they are worth it! (Just as you are worth it, charot!) 😍 But don't worry, for the next collections mayroon na po uli tayong budgetarian edition dahil magpapa-Pasko!

But there's also a deeper reason why I named this collection 'Hope'. This is because HOPE is exactly what we need right now. Hoping that better days are ahead and that the next few months will be better for all of us.

A part of me, made this collection to inspire. We all feel how the last few months have taken a toll on all of us. We've known people who got sick, passed away, having emotional or financial difficulty. Sometimes I think about, how earrings or bracelets are the last thing the people need during this time. But then, maybe this is what some of us actually needs. A mood and confidence booster, a handmade piece for us to feel and look good, a small gift to help bring happiness and strength to keep going. 🌈

I wish that when you see the new collection of the earrings and bracelets, it will put a smile in your (already) pretty face. Let the colors light up and shine through you. May you remember your loved ones and the closest people you have that are still around, and if you can, gift them something to lift up their spirits. 

Sana po marating ang pagmamahal ko with these handmade creations, kagaya na lang nang kung paano ko minamahal ang bawat proseso sa paggawa ng mga ito. Mahirap pala pagsabayin ang earrings at bracelets! 😅 Bagong art form for me ang bracelets and I needed to learn new skills for it. Ang dami ko rin tuloy pinicture-an pero kahit 3 days po akong nagpho-photoshoot, para sa inyo, gagawin ko! 

This is Halina Jewelry and we keep blooming like a flower, after a rainy day. 🌷

Cheers!