Danielle Hornyak Jewelry

Today on Mama Finds we feature Danielle Hornyak Jewelry, a Los Angeles based designer who makes original handmade jewelry…while her daughter naps! She uses traditional metalsmithing techniques to create beautiful pieces of lasting quality, each piece first born on paper and then fabricated in metal to endure. When I found out that I was pregnant with my second baby, I began looking for a unique necklace to engrave both my sons’ names on. When I found Danielle’s website I fell in love with her crescent moon necklace…and now I wear it every day! Let’s learn more about Danielle and what inspired her to start her business…

“I have always loved making art since I was a young girl. I dabbled in painting, jewelry, candle making etc. I student Fine Art in undergrad & that is where I discovered jewelry and metal smithing. I fell in love with the process. After graduation it was a natural transition to continue creating work, just scaled down from sculptural objects to wearable jewelry.” –Danielle Hornyak Jewelry

“At the root of it all I value connection with others the most. Creating work that resonates with people keeps me going. Getting customer photos and the interaction with them is a driving force of why I continue making work. I had a customer send me a video of her proposal today. I can’t put into words how it feels to make something that will forever be a symbol of a couples everlasting love. It’s such an honor! It is my hope that when my work is worn it brightens people’s days, makes them feel beautiful and forever reminds them of beautiful moments in their life. I appreciate all the support I’ve had as it helps me continue to be able to follow my passion while simultaneously allowing me to stay home with my young daughter.” –Danielle Hornyak Jewelry

She has a new line of 14k gold rings that her customers love! Each stone is unique and hand picked. These delicate rings  can be worn everyday but pack a punch of sparkle with diamonds, gemstones and solid gold.

“Customizable pieces have always been a great seller as well. It’s a way to make a piece more personal and meaningful for the recipient. I have a line of customizable pendants and the crescent moon option has been a top seller! I offer it in brass, silver or gold plated brass. It’s always fun to see what people opt to stamp on the pendants; birthdays, names, mantras, dates etc.  I designed these pendants to be a unique spin on the traditional bar name necklace that is commonly seen.” –Danielle Hornyak Jewelry

She also makes custom stamped key chains that are fun (and could also be used as a pet tag!)

To order go to daniellehornyak.etsy.com and use code MAMAFINDS15 to get 15% off your order! Also make sure to follow her on Instagram: @daniellehornyakjewelry

 

Cooper Place Baby

Today on Mama Finds we feature Lynne Burton, owner of Cooper Place Baby. Cooper Place Baby makes the most gorgeous swaddle blankets!  Not only are they super-soft bamboo/cotton blend, but their prints go beyond your typical “baby” designs. Featuring STEM, Sight Word, and Counting swaddles, their blankets soothe and care for babies, yet enlighten toddlers, children, and even mom and dad (not gonna lie before getting my Periodic Table swaddle blanket I probably hadn’t looked the elements since high school!)

“When I found out I was expecting my second baby, I realized my life was going to get a lot more complicated really soon! I wanted to have a swaddle blanket for my newborn son that would feel special to my older daughter as well. So, I started with a sight word swaddle blanket that I could throw in my diaper bag to wrap my baby, but also pull out with my daughter to practice letters here and there. Babies can’t read (obviously) but babies are not the only ones who see swaddle blankets. My daughter gets practice with numbers, counting, letters, sight words, and my husband and I can brush up on our STEM subjects with our genius collection. Now we have eight educational designs on swaddle blankets!” -Lynne, Cooper Place Baby

“I LOVE designing products that are useful to moms on multiple levels. Being a parent comes with so much stuff, it’s nice to have a product that is multi-functional and long-lasting. I see my almost-4-year-old daughter still treasure her blanket as a comfort item and I’m happy that our blankets aren’t too “babyish” for a toddler or preschooler to adore. Our blankets are modern, minimal, and educational–all reasons why I’m not anxious for my preschooler to “grow out” of her precious blankie.” -Lynne, Cooper Place Baby

“The Sight Word Swaddle collection is really great when I’m out and about with my two kids. My daughter is learning to sound out words now and it helps to have a convenient and USEFUL learning tool with us–because I never leave my house without at least one swaddle blanket! -Lynne, Cooper Place Baby

“From a design perspective, the Vintage Alphabet swaddle strikes me every time I see it hanging in my daughter’s room.” -Lynne, Cooper Place Baby

STEM-loving parents rave about the Periodic Table and Taxonomy Swaddles.And all of their blankets are 70% bamboo rayon and 30% cotton, which make them incredibly soft. The number one comment they hear from customers is that their blankets are the softest swaddles they own! 

To order go to www.cooperplacebaby.com and use discount code MAMAFINDS30 to get 30% off!

Also follow them on Instagram: @cooperplacebaby and enter our Bundle of Joy Giveaway on Instagram….Winner will receive a swaddle blanket of their choice!!