The AnnaBee Mothers Day Gift Guide

If your significant other needs a bit of help on the gifting front, you may want to just accidentally leave you lap top open on this page...your welcome! 

1. Our Interlocking Hearts Necklace set is the perfect gift for the mom that's also your best friend! Not only does each heart's geometric design makes a pretty striking statement on its own, but they are perfect puzzle pieces that fit together so you can feel connected to your mom whether she's near or far.
    

2. A birthstone jewelry set is the perfect gift for a mama who likes dainty, simple pieces that pretty much match everything. Choose her birthstone or mix and match with the kids' birthstones. The possibilities are endless...and chic!

3. We love our new locket collection! In fact, we just love lockets in general but we didn't love how difficult it can be to get a picture to fit perfectly in them. We knew there had to be a better way, so we redesigned the traditional locket and we will print and put your photo or photos in it for you! It will arrive wrapped and ready to give to a special mama.

4. If she just found out she's going to be a mama, or she's literally about to become a mama, our Le Bump tee is perfect! Celebrate her growing bump by giving her a super comfy tee (even by very very preggers standards!) that can be worn pretty much anywhere.

5. Our 2 Dog Tag Necklace is perfect for the super stylish mama. This long necklace is perfect for layering with shorter necklaces (like our birthstone necklace!) or can be worn alone for a chic statement. Choose birth dates, names or even nicknames to be hand stamped for a truly personal and stylish piece she will treasure.

6. Our Grooved Mama and Baby Bracelet Set is a great present for a mama that likes sleek and understated jewelry. This sterling silver bracelet is expandable and makes a great addition to any mama's jewelry collection. The baby bracelet has no sharp edges so it is safe for children and comes in 3 sizes - infant, child and preteen.

Top Baby Names

Being in the personalized jewelry business we see a lot of names, and it basically makes us baby experts, duh! We can always tell which name is a trending one by how many orders we receive. Even though each AnnaBee pieces is made to order, we have taken notice of which names we have worked on most over the last few months and have compiled a list just for you! Make sure you share will all of your expecting mum friends!

Our most poplar boy name orders: 

• Liam
• Noah
• Aiden
• Owen 
• Wyatt

Our most popular girl name orders:

• Olivia
• Harper
• Avery
• Emma
• Addison

Any of these names would be perfect, of course. But if you are truly at a loss for a name idea, Anna is still a really good one! Whichever name you pick, don't forget to get a keepsake jewelry piece with the new little love's name! ;)

Mum to Be

Whether it's a push present, a baby shower, or any reason to spoil the new mum there are plenty of ways to show the mum in your life a little love whether that be with a comfy tee or a classic, personalized jewelry piece.

Mama Bee Hangry

Every new mum knows how hard it is to grab a bite to eat when there in a newborn in the home! Our comfy tee is perfect for running to the store, or just lounging around during 1:00am feedings. 

Layered Heart Necklace

Our mama and baby bee layered heart necklace is the perfect piece to show off that there is a new little one that is close to your heart. (It also makes for a great distraction while changing a diaper!)

Square Name and Rectangle Date Necklace

Our square name and rectangle date necklace shows off not only the new little one's name but the special date as well. It also helps when you get a case of the mom brain and can't remember their birthday. Not thatthat happens...ever.

Grooved Mama and Baby Bracelet

In England when a baby is born it's tradition to give a baby bracelet as a present. Our grooved baby bracelet is our modern take on this tradition and we loved it so much, we had to make one for the mamas too! After all, it's never too early to start twinning!

                           ID Bracelet

Our sleek and stylish ID bracelet is a great piece to give to the new mama. The larger tag allows for more personalization options. We think she would love it stamped with her little one's initials, birth date and time!

Horizontal Name Necklace

One of our favorite pieces is our horizontal name necklace.This is definitely a piece that will be worn everyday and won't go out of style. There's no better way to commemorate a new baby than gorgeous jewelry.

Bridesmaid Gift Guide

They've been there for the dress, the seating chart drama, and countless wedding planning emergencies. Now it's time to spoil your girlfriends as they help you say I do! Let us help you say thank you with some classic and timeless gifts that they will keep (hopefully along with their bridesmaid dress). 

Moonstone Earrings

These birthstone earrings in moonstone are sure to match any dress and can be worn time and time again. Keep gifts uniform by purchasing a set for each girl in your party and an extra one for yourself.

Personalized Hexagon Bangle

If you're looking for something special for your MOH, MOB, MOG, or anyone else in between our Hexagon Bangle is a perfect gift.  Whether it's initials, a date, or your secret saying it's a gift to remember this special time.  

Finn Bracelet

These Finn bracelet's are another great gift for the entire bridal party as you can put all of your best girlfriends initials on these and pick one uniform color or mix it up with a multitude of hues.

All of these pieces are sure to put smiles on your best friends, along with some mimosa's of course!

Bridal Gift Guide

How many toasters or juicers can you give a bride!? It's time to switch it up and we have some of the perfect gifts to give the bride to be whether she is trendy or traditional.

Horizontal Date Necklace

It's a special day that she will remember for the rest of her life...or hopefully she will, so help a girl out and give her a classic necklace with her special date.

Square and Rectangle Initial and Date Necklace

Our initial and date necklace is a great style that can be worn everyday and is a great sentimental piece that displays the momentous date and initials of the two lovebirds. 

Birthstone Bracelet

For the more traditional brides who are looking for something new and something blue we have delicate birthstone bracelets in aquamarine, sapphire or blue zircon are perfect to add that special touch and look on the big day.

#WIFELIFE Tee

Now that it's official, it's time to show off the new status with our #WIFELIFE tee! It's perfect for the morning of the big day, a honeymoon, or just makes running errands a little more fun.

Personalized Charm Bracelet

Chunky bracelets are always fun and are perfect to dress up or dress down. Our personalized charm bracelet is hand stamped with your choice of a loved one's name, that special date, or even that a special inside joke word, like "puffy" (don't ask).

Diamond Earrings

Lastly, who doesn't love a a classic pair of diamond earrings!? Diamonds are always a good idea, especially as a wedding gift. These beauties can be worn anytime and will be sure to get you a very special thank you card.

Father's Day Gift Guide

What about dad!? I always feel like I ask myself this question a little too late, mainly because I have to send my gifts to England ahead of time but learn from my mistakes and grab your father's day gifts early! 

Our personalized mens dog tag necklace is perfect for the man who wears little to no jewelry because of it's simple and classic style.  This necklace is even better and more meaningful after you've added the new baby's name or even a birthdate. 

Our two dog tag necklace is the perfect gift for those dads that may need to add a few more names or dates. Simple yet stylish, it's the perfect accessory that he can wear everyday.

Some guys have a difficult time with Jewelry and can hardly wear a wedding ring let alone a necklace! Our personalized key ring is perfect for this type of guy :)

Wedding gifts

As wedding season approaches, and the wedding invitations pile up we have the most perfect wedding gifts that you will want to check out! These personalized and fun pieces that are timeless and are sure to get you an extra nice thank you note. Editor's note: While writing up this blog I all of the sudden became a romantic novelist so please do not mind my whimsical and romantic rhymes. 

#wifelife tee

Our comfy #WIFELIFE tees are perfect to wear on a honeymoon or out running errands.  It's a new life so why not let everyone know!

Custom Metallic Tattoos

These custom metallic tattoos are so fun to have at a wedding reception and even the bachelorette party! They will be a unique conversation piece for your guests and will definitely add a little sparkle to the evening.

ID Bracelet

This ID bracelet is a perfect for a bride, MOB, MOG or anyone else you want to give a special gift to.  The tag fits up to 18 characters, which is perfect for your wedding date, both your names or your new last name! 

Rectangle Initial and Heart Necklace

Remember when you used to doodle your crush's initials in your notebook? Well we are still hopeless romantics and our rectangle heart and initial necklace proves that! This necklace is perfect for the newlywed bride and will be another one that is worn time and time again.

Birthstone Anklet

Something new and something blue!? Yup we have that too! Our sapphire or aquamarine anklet is delicate enough to wear on your wedding day, yet still fun to wear all year long.

Square and Rectangle Initial and Date Necklace

One of our most popular gifts for the bride is our initial and date necklace. This personalized piece is perfect for everyday wear and can be stamped with a wedding date and the couple's initials. 

Hopefully whether you are the bride, a bridesmaid, or a guest we've given you some ideas for the perfect gift or accessories on that special day! Happy Wedding Season!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

With Mother's Day around the corner we thought we could help you add a few items to your wish list from the Anna Bee shop...especially as we have just launched the apparel and the new jewelry collection!  Don't forget to "accidentally" forward this to your significant other. 

Horizontal Name Necklace

1. Our personalized horizontal tag necklace is the perfect gift for any mum.  A simple necklace with a child's name or birth date is always a winner!

Mama Bee Hustlin T-Shirt

2. We do it all, don't we? Changing diapers, the daily chauffeur, and even cooking once in a while. If that's not hustlin' I don't know what is! Plus this is super comfy!

Twisted Ring

3. These twisted rings are just the right amount of jewelry to add some fun and edge to any outfit and are perfect to stack or wear alone. They are available in regular and midi sizes and are especially gorgeous if you want to show off a great mani!

Birthstone Ring

4. If you are looking to add a bit of color to your jewelry collection our birthstone rings are a perfect everyday look-the only struggle is picking which kid's birthday month to choose! Oh well I guess you will have to get a few and stack them. :)

ID Bracelet

5. Another great personalized piece is our new ID bracelet. I love this take on the classic version. They look awesome with a date stamped on it, but also looks great with a name on it.

Ok so there you have it! Our work is done. Now all you have to do is leave your computer open on this page, but hurry Mothers Day is coming up fast! Last day to order with regular shipping is this Sunday the 26th.

Anna Bee Favorite Jewelry Cleaner

We have all had our favorite necklace pulled on by a baby's messy hand or have had a Carrie Bradshaw moment and lost it in a bottomless clutch.  No matter what your jewelry goes through it is important to have a cleaning routine that keeps all of your favorite pieces including your AnnaBee jewelry in tip top shape. Ideally each piece of your jewelry would be stored in individual airtight baggies. This is the best way to keep it clean and to prevent tarnishing. However, we totally get that its not always that practical. As a jewelry designer, over the years I have looked for cleaners that are easy enough to do at home, yet look like I have had them professionally cleaned. Alas, after many attempts of trying a number of solutions I have found my top 4 that I recommend to all of my friends, family, and clients.

The first one I use is for all of my sterling silver jewelry.  The "Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner" for sterling silver is perfect for all of your rings, bracelets, and your Anna Bee necklaces chains.  This cleaner is simple to use as you just place the item on the tray and soak for no more than 10 seconds. I just hold the tags and dip the chain it. It is important to do it this way because if you put the whole necklace in there, it will remover the dye that make the letters and numbers darker. It is very important that when doing this you never soak longer that 10 seconds as it is crazy powerful and can ruin your jewelry if left in for too long (I may or may not have done this before...eek).

Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner for Sterling Silver can be found at most drugstores

The second cleaner I love to use is strictly for gold jewelry.  The "Hagerty Jewel Clean" is perfect for polishing all of my gold jewelry and removes all fingerprints and scuffs.  Again, this is a simple one to use and though it says it is perfect for all types of metal and stones, I stricly use this for my gold pieces.

Hagerty Jewel Clean can be found on Amazon.com

Another cleaner that is a staple in my jewelry closet is "Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik."  I love this product for two reasons, it truly cleans any diamond and brings out the shine just as it once was, and the other reason is the easy to use Stik. For some reason the fact that it looks like a lip gloss makes me like it even more. The cleaner is in the form of a small angle brush and proves easy to reach into crevasses of a wedding band or around a solitaire diamond. Your ring will seriously sparkle after this...or I guess dazzle :)

DIamond Dazzle Stik is perfect to brighten and clean any diamond

Lastly, I use our signature Anna Bee cleaning cloth to clean all of the personalized tags on our necklaces.  Not only does it have the cute Anna Bee logo but it is a two part cleaner as the inner layer is a treated cloth that removes dirt, light tarnish and grubby little finger prints away and the outer layer polishes it up to perfection.  It is perfect for giving your jewelry a last minute shine before you head out...plus it has our cute little bee on there!

I'd love to hear of any other great cleaning tips, or other ways you preserve your jewelry!

Anna Bee Valentine's Gift Guide

If your significant other needs a little help if the gifting area then just call us Santa...or Cupid?  SantaCupid!

1.  I received these pf candle co candles as a gift and now I'm telling everyone about them! I really love the simple design and the scents are amazing! I'm also a sucker for cute packaging so I think thats why I keep buying these.  

2. So you may have heard of this company... : ) This necklace has been a go to for anyone who wants to remember their special day. I love celebrating life and love and this necklace (along with champagne of course) allows us to do that.

3.  I'm not a huge spray perfume person because it makes me sneeze,  but saw this bottle on Instagram and its just so pretty!  Let me know if you've tried this Tory Burch perfume or if there are others you like!

4. One word. Cute Water Bottle...wait that was three.  Anyway's all I am saying is I always forget to drink water but with this cutie water is now a necessity (even though it should be already). You just have to check out these bk. water bottles for yourself. 

5. Kate Spade always had clean, simple, and fun pieces and I usually don't love pink but her new york "cedar street-stacy" wallet is making me blush!

Anna Bee Gift Guide

With so many incredible small businesses around these days, why buy gifts from the same major retailers?  I thought it would be way more fun to create our gift guide with small companies I have discovered on Instagram and have become a fan of.  Buying from small companies not only guarantees a unique gift  but it 's also  a great feeling to support other businesses like myself.  Make sure you go check out these amazing goods and happy shopping! 

1. Not only is this case in my favorite color, but it screams my everyday life! I pretty much want everything from Ban.do the case is definitely on the top of my gift list!  @shopbando 

2. These moccasins from from freshly picked are too small for Sia now but I love the look and the color selections! They are a perfect fit for the little one in your life. @freshlypicked

3. I'm always using my totes at the store, the office, the park, and everywhere in between.  I found this one Instagram and instantly fell in love.  @whistleandflute

4. We all need somewhere to keep our Jewelry and  these are the perfect place to keep your rings! @theobjectenthusiast

5. This is one of my favorite children's clothing companies. The clothes are beautifully designed and are all made from organic materials.  If we have another baby I am going to dress them in Sapling Child from head to toe! @saplingchild

6. Where can you get your hands on one of those beautiful necklaces , you ask?  Well, you're in luck, on this very website! @annabeejewelry

7. We discovered this pocket pharmacy through one of our very own Anna bee ladies. It is a Canadian based company, which is where Jenn is from. She has been using their products for a while and loves them. We kind of want one of everything on the website. @sajewellness 

8. I can't even remember when I discovered this company, but I love it and I have just purchased my second Decal from them for Sia's bedroom. The vinyl they use is super high quality and thick, so you can peel off and move if you make a mistake. Trendy Peas (no Instagram)

9. I'm tempted to buy this blanket for Sia even though she's not a baby anymore (that still makes me sad). I love the design and any blanket that is homemade is an automatic winner in my book.  @b_savy

10. If you are looking to decorate any space then you just have to check out this place!  It's beautiful and unique decor that you'll just have to have. I recently purchased a tassel garland from here and I can't wait to put it up! @studiomucci

Say It With Numbers

Do you have a date that you will always remember or at least try to?   Between wedding anniversaries, children's birthdays, or your favorite lucky number, these dates stick with us for our entire lives and we do our best to remember and cherish them.  In nursery's there is a new trend of wall art that displays numbers such as the date, weight, and time your little one made their debut.  With wedding dates, we see these numbers printed on everything from tote bags to pillows.  The biggest trend we have seen though is wearing these sentimental numbers in your everyday wardrobe with customized accessories.  From bloggers to celebrities this one of a kind jewelry is the new way to tie a memory with your mumu.  

2 Rectangle Initials, Heart & Date Tag Necklace

Everyday Elegance

There is something to be said about simple and clean designs.  We have seen this trend of contemporary, clean silhouette's throughout our closets and our homes.  It could be the long days at the office or our never-ending to do list at home that make us appreciate classy, uncomplicated designs. Whatever the reason may be, we love it.  From understated elegant necklaces to comfortable tee shirts, we know this is one “classic” look for years to come.

Welcome to the Anna Bee Blog

Thank you for visiting our Anna Bee blog.  We hope you enjoy our jewelry as much as we do and find it to be one of the staples in your everyday wardrobe.  Here at Anna Bee we are always looking for new, creative looks whether it be in jewelry, fashion, or home.  You can find our newest looks and collections here, as well as some of our favorite everyday products.  

Thank you, 

The Anna Bee Jewelry Team