Hi! Welcome to Sweet and Modern! It's no secret, the blog has taken a backseat to the baby. I wouldn't have it any other way. However, we are still here and I have some SUPER exciting news. Ana Patricia and Sweet & Modern have teamed up to provide a monthly series for all of you! If that doesn't make a Monday better, I don't know what will!
The first part of our series is a simple meet and greet. Not everyone knows about AP, much less how they got started. No doubt you love their clothes and accessories, but read ahead to find out how they came to be!
Read to the bottom for special giveaway info!
Tell us about how AP started.
Nancy went on a mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico
about 20 years ago with her church. While they were waiting in the park she was
standing by a young girl who was creating flowers with wire by using her teeth
to bend them into the shape she wanted. At that moment, Nancy suggested that
she make earrings and sell them. When all of the earring sold, Patti kept
making more and Nancy would keep selling. We have to admit looking back that
the earrings she first made were not as pretty as we thought at the time! Patti
came a long way with her jewelry making over the years. Nancy would ship
supplies to Patti & Patti would ship the jewelry back to sell. For about,
10 years Nancy had a room in her house that the jewelry was set up in and it
was named “Ana Patricia” after the creator..Patti!
What sets your boutique apart from the rest?
Ana Patricia Boutique offers
big city styles & trends with keeping the small hometown feel. We LOVE to
make each and every one of our customers not only look their best but FEEL
their best from the inside out. We take pride on our ONE on ONE
customer service as well!
How would you describe the vibe/style of
AP?
We love casual pieces that
can be worn everyday as well as those go to pieces for special occasions.
If I had to put us in a category I would say Casual with Bohemian flair!
Share about the personalities begins AP?
We have an AWESOME team at
AP! We are so blessed to find the right mix of girls who keep each other
balanced. Behind the scenes- Nancy,
Erika, Mariah- We are a mother daughter trio who works together EVERYDAY!
We do everything from Social Media, Invoicing, Unpacking, Shipping,
answering emails/messages & getting merch in the store.
Frontlines- Morgan, Arianne,
Lauren, Katie (Nancy, Erika)- these girls will be the faces you see when you
come to the store in Milford. They also help with posting on Social Media.
Morgan & Arianne do POP UP Shops for us as well! ( Yes, we will come
set up in your home, place of work, sorority, etc!)
How did AP get started and when?
The “Original” Ana Patricia
was started back in 2002. After years of selling jewelry only we took the leap
in 2014 and added clothes. That is when we decided to change the name from Ana
Patricia to Ana Patricia Boutique.
What is the best / most rewarding and
hardest part of owning/running AP?
The most rewarding part of running AP is
seeing the look on our customers faces when they find something that makes them
feel confident! The hardest part of owning the boutique (or any business, I
believe) is learning how to separate work from home. With everything being on
your phone these days it is hard to put “work” down.
What is Patti's involvement level now and
what does she do with and for AP?
Patti has a full time job and
graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree but still continues to make
jewelry when she has time. Her jewelry making is what allowed her to go to
college and she could have never dreamt that would have happened. Patti is also
married and has a beautiful baby girl Emma. Although Patti’s jewelry making has
slowed down the mission behind the business still remains.
Matthew 25:40 “The King
will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Tell us where you are
located /store hours?
Ana Patricia Boutique is located in Milford, NE
but we ship ANYWHERE in the US for FREE! We are Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11-8
and Saturdays 10-4! We don’t have a website but you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We do have Snapchat as well..not going to lie it’s not my forte but you can
follow us there as well as ap_boutique
So, what now?
1. Go check out AP on Facebook or Instagram to browse/shop. You will not be disappointed!
2. Follow along to be the first to see and purchase all new trends.
3. WIN a $30 gift to AP!
