„Ich wollte Unternehmerin sein und ich wollte Mama sein.“ ✨
Für Karin Gutzwiller war der Weg nach dem Mutterschaftsurlaub alles andere als einfach. Die Kosten für die Kinderbetreuung drohten alles aufzufressen, was sie mit ihrem Social Business Animazul verdiente.
Dank Ting konnte sie sich diese wichtige „Verschnaufpause“ gönnen, um ohne finanziellen Druck eine neue Perspektive zu gewinnen. Heute wächst Animazul so, wie es ihr Leben zulässt – nachhaltig und mit sozialem Impact. 🌍💙
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there — who give endlessly, encourage, love, and care. 💕
Motherhood and entrepreneurship have been closely linked for me. One year after starting Animazul, I became a mother. The day I signed the papers for the GmbH, we told our family we were expecting.
I’ve opened pop-ups with my kids around, set up displays at partner stores, done photo shoots — they’ve been part of the process from the very beginning, and most probably anyone who has worked with me has met them one way or another. They’ve accompanied me on sourcing trips, to the post office, to markets… they are Animazul too.
Thank you, my boys — for your patience, your company, and for making every day an adventure.
It hasn’t always been easy. Covid hit with a baby at home and no childcare. I organized pop-ups without knowing I was pregnant the second time around. There were days the kids were sick and I still had to show up. It’s been a juggle — but I’m happy to have done it. Especially with a lot of support from family, friends, and sometimes even clients. And if you’re a mother dreaming of building something of your own: it’s possible. It won’t be perfect, but it will be yours.
And my biggest supporter: my mom. She was the first person I told I wanted to start Animazul. She helped me select the very first collection, has been my investor, best client, and trusted advisor — and she is the one who showed me the love for Latin American craftsmanship and the art behind it.
But the greatest gift she gave me? She taught me to dream, to believe in myself, and to fly — to chase my dreams by working hard.
This one’s for her, and for all the mothers who make us brave.
Flowers for Mother’s Day, but make it forever ♾️🌸
This year, skip the flowers that fade.
Gift something with a story — a piece made by hand, with care, time and love.
Because she deserves more than a gesture. She deserves something that lasts.
The sun is out, and it’s time to keep your sunglasses close. Our handmade beaded sunglasses chains are perfect if, like me, you’re always searching for your glasses in your bag.
Handmade in Guatemala with glass beads. Available in different color combinations.
Find them tomorrow at the @alpa_concept Pop-Up at the Lake at Hotel Schwanen in Rapperswil.
We love seeing our @animazul treasures out in the world — and your photos make our day 💕
This one-of-a-kind Down to Xjabelle collar made out of a vintage Guatemalan huipil, now lives as a hand-embroidered, glass bead and velvet-rimmed piece of art. Just like the person wearing it. Swipe to meet its sister piece, still available 👉
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd in Rapperswil for the Pop-Up at the Lake by @alpa_concept .
Come discover Animazul alongside 20 carefully curated brands at the historic Hotel Schwanen, set on the beautiful promenade by the lake in Rapperswil.
Thank you @atelierdays for having me! It was a wonderful spring day to showcase our Latin American handmade treasures and meet new and old friends.
It’s always so inspiring to be surrounded by other entrepreneurs and their positive energy and their creations and ideas!
A day trip to Aarau to visit @limonysal.ch in the heart of the old town ✨
A space full of color and beautifully curated products—especially from Mexico, but also other Latin American countries alongside cool Swiss design. Perfect for you, a thoughtful gift, or your home.
Gracias Ana for opening the doors of @limonysal.ch to @animazul and showcasing our pieces 💛
Now in Aarau:
Our all-time favorite bracelets from the Sequence Collection (El Salvador) and Papel Picado in 924 silver (Mexico).
#Aarau #OldTown #LatinAmericanDesign
Wir sind dabei - handgemachter Schmuck und Accessoires aus sozialen Projekten in Lateinamerika @animazul@freizeitanlagenkuesnacht@freihofkuesnacht
#marktkuesnacht #flohmarktküsnacht #lokaleinkaufen #tavolata #goldküste
