Happy Humble Hub, located at 117 East Main Street, is opening its doors today, giving dozens of small businesses a marketplace to showcase their products in Alhambra. Founded by Huong Thai and Wendy Yu, Happy Humble Hub is open Fridays from 4 pm to 10 pm; Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm and 5pm to 10 pm; and Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Here are some of the vendors you can find at the marketplace for the grand opening:
MSI USA
MSI is a world leader in AI PC, gaming, content creation, business & productivity and AIoT solutions. Bolstered by its cutting-edge R&D capabilities and customer-driven innovation, MSI has a wide-ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. Its comprehensive lineup of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, desktops, peripherals, servers, IPCs, robotic appliances, vehicle infotainment and telematics systems, and EV charger are globally acclaimed. Committed to advancing user experiences through the finest product quality, intuitive user interface and design aesthetics, MSI is a leading brand that shapes the future of technology.
Svolta
Svolta’s mission is to encourage an active life(in)style for families. Their collections are style-centric, focusing on gender neutral color palettes, which makes their products easy to gift to anyone looking for something a little different. Much of their inspiration comes from mid century modern color palettes stemming from fashion and interior design. Art, music and pop culture influences can be found throughout their apparel and lifestyle items. Svolta is considered a “Direct to Community” brand. As such, they partner with local organizations focusing on inspiring creativity, promoting physical activity and fostering inclusive communities.
Glossiphie Beauty
Glossiphie Beauty is founded by Sophia, a young and emerging entrepreneur who aspires to promote safe and ethical beauty solutions. Sophia launched this business in October of 2022 with a mission to create handmade, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products that are accessible and affordable to everyone. At Glossiphie, they believe beauty should be empowered, not excluded, so they strive to offer high-quality products at affordable prices, making it possible for everyone to enjoy beauty products without sacrifices. Glossiphie Beauty products are crafted with care, using ingredients that not only enhance your beauty, but also promote sustainability and kindness towards animals and the planet.
Candle tales
At Candle Tales, they believe candles should do more than light up a room—they should elevate the entire aesthetic and bring forward the vibe you want to create at any given space and time. Adrienne, the CEO of Candle Tales is a home decor enthusiast, whose mission is to transform traditional candles into pieces that complement and enhance different home vibes. Each candle is carefully crafted with layers of color, texture, and scent, all inspired by seasonal themes and life moments that resonate with all of us. By playing with unique combinations of wax, hues, and fragrances, Candle Tales’ goal is to create stunning candles that add a touch of magic and memories to your space.
Anggie’s nails
Anggie’s Nails was founded by two passionate friends, Angela and Peggie, who are passionate designers for nail art and wanted to share their love with all the beautiful souls out there. Every set of nails are carefully handcrafted with so much thought and love that they’re grateful to share. With seven careful stes in the process, they make sure you get that luxurious quality look at the comfort of your space without having to deal with chemical smells. For an affordable price, a fraction of what you would pay at a salon, you get to choose from over 50+ cute and playful designs. And we’re always adding new ones each month!
Purple T.A.C.
Purple T.A.C. was founded in 2016 by Theresa Cristi, with a mission to reduce carbon footprint in the fabric industry. Every year, tons of fabric are thrown away, adding unwanted waste to our planet. Purple T.A.C. collects unused fabrics from other Creators to recreate daily household items such as aprons, bibs, paper weight, hair ties, coin bags, etc. Their products are hand sewn by Theresa and her team in their homes. They hope to create awareness about fabric wastefulness.
Mori Galaxy
Mori Galaxy is a brand promoting cute galaxy fashion with a multicultural focus. Designing with the intent to play with colors and different cultural puns. Their goal is to evoke happy thoughts in tangible items! With a mission to create conversation between people who are interested in expanding their galaxy in knowledge about different cultures, Mori Galaxy’s motto is to – Keep it simple. Share positivity.
We are born from the stars. Are you starry-eyed, yet?
Dr. Rubin’s Pomade
Dr. Rubin’s Pomade is a local family-owned business, created in 1944 by Dr. Rubin. Dr. Rubin’s Pomade is a household name striving to be the best pomade on the planet! The secret formula has been passed down from generation preserving tradition and value. Dr. Rubin’s Pomade uses the finest ingredients in order to make YOU look great. Smell good, look good, feel good! Get your shine on because YOU ARE THE LIGHT.
Mellow Days
Bonjour! Mellow Days is an upbeat and young, stationery shop. The team works from their humble apartment in the countryside of France. They love designing and creating beautiful, quality stationery products for you, that you will enjoy using. It’s the simple things in life that will bring you joy. Together, the sisters have designed their beautiful Rêverie Watercolor Journals. They find joy in offering you a high quality, dot grid notebook with real cold pressed, watercolor pages that allow for painting, drawing, and also writing with no ghosting or page peel off.
TuziNeko
TuziNeko was founded by two crafty graphic designer sisters that love cute things and watching Anime! TuziNeko features a fluffy pink rabbit and a sassy gray cat that represents the sisters’ personalities — a little bit of snarkiness, a little bit of laziness, and a whole lot of love for boba! They love creating relatable contents that brightens up your day through laughter and cuteness overload! TuziNeko is about sharing life’s simplicity with one another and empowering each other to be themselves.
Mother of Healing
Mother of Healing was founded by Hanna Paola Silva, who created the business in 2021 during the pandemic. It was through this difficult time of battling depression, that Hanna had a calling. As a mother and as a healer, Hanna found a solution to overcome her anxiety and depression and that was through making spiritual accessories such as crystals, stones, incense, and handmade resin art. She wish to share her experience and help others through difficult times, regardless of their background. She hopes this business can bring comfort to those who share similar life challenges.
Jassy’s Treats
Jassy’s Treats creates beautifully decorated and gourmet cookies for any occasion. They’re as delicious as they are visually stunning, perfect for any celebration, holiday or just because. Making art edible!
Beyond Crafts & Creation
At Beyond Crafts & Creations, they make custom 16 oz cups, milk cartons, water bottles, Tshirts, and mini tote bags. Whether it’s for your next party or corporate event, Beyond Crafts & Creations can help you add some fun to the venue!
Intended Cosmetics
INTENDED offers plant-based skincare that merges science, sustainability, and clean beauty. Sourcing high-quality ingredients from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest and American flora, we create products that embody the power of nature to support overall skin health. INTENDED promotes a mindful approach to skincare that aligns with a holistic, balanced lifestyle focused on well-being.
chocoso
Chocoso is an Alhambra-based artist making artisan keycaps, handmade clay charms, stickers, and prints. Chocoso aims to brighten your day and bring comfort and joy through art! Chocoso wants to bring you the little things in life that can make you a little happier.
Okie Dokie Charms
Reyna started Okie Dokie Charms with a passion for creating unique and cute pieces that reflect individuality and creativity. She makes jewelry and accessories such as bracelets, keychains, hair clips, necklaces, etc. handcrafted with love, care, and lots of attention to detail. This business is a lifelong passion of Reyna because she gains happiness from sharing her creative art pieces with others. So, whether you’re looking for something bold and statement-making or subtle and sophisticated, her collection offers a variety of options to suit every taste and occasion.
Dose of Home Jewelry
Arely, a Mexican American entrepreneur and owner of Dose of Home Jewelry, created the business to connect us all to our roots. Dose of Home Jewelry brings you handmade jewelry straight from the heart of Mexico. They work directly with talented women artisans across states like Chiapas, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Mexico City, and Jalisco, empowering each woman to bring their artistic ideas to life. The mission of the brand is to create a meaningful connection with customers by offering jewelry that reminds them of their values, traditions, culture, beliefs, and family. Each piece carries the essence of home and is designed to be a statement. Their goal is to support the economy both in Mexico and the U.S. by generating income for women in Mexico and contributing to the growing Latino small business community in the U.S.
Spoiled Pup Pastries
Spoiled Pup Pastries was created with your fur babies in mind. As a long time pet lover and fur parent, the founder of Spoiled Pup Pastries wanted to offer healthier treats with no additives or preservatives. Celebrate your pet anytime with Spoiled Pup Pastries!
Crystal’s Ideas
Crystal’s Ideas, as the name suggests, is bringing the founder’s (Crystal) ideas to life. The shop is a mix of spookiness and funness all year around showcasing various childhood favorites such as Disney and other pastime favorites. What started as a hobby, sewing costumes and pretty princess dresses for her children, became more of a passion that turned into a business. There were overflowing requests from the community to make custom dresses during the spooky season. This solidified Crystal’s ambition to bring her business to life so she can share the joy with other families.
Chibird
Chibird is a world of positive animals here to brighten your day! Chibird family brings you positive, motivational drawings to brighten your day! The Creator and Owner, Jacqueline, has been drawing motivational comics and animations since high school, cheering up millions of people along the way. When she’s not making art, she’s coding, designing, and playing video games. She loves ice cream and bubble tea a little too much.
Spacetech 2050
Through avant-garde design and innovative technology, Spacetech 2050 seeks to awaken humanity to the dangers of unregulated AI. This esoteric narrative is woven into every thread, emphasizing the imperative of responsible innovation. Together, we can shape the future and prevent catastrophic consequences. Spacetech 2050’s offerings include bold, futuristic apparel, inspired by technological advancements that integrates technology and fashion.
Accorvio
Accorvio is a painter and illustrator from the Appalachia who finds magic in the flora and fauna of our world. They primarily paint in gouache, capturing the likeness of plants and flowers seen while walking their dog. Growing up roaming the towering forests of the Appalachia fostered a keen interest in dark fantasy which often appears in their more illustrative works. Accorvio also works as a pet portrait artist where they favor a graphic and illustrative approach to their paintings.
SeamLyss Apparel
SeamLyss Apparel, is an athleisure brand aiming to bring luxe basics and every day wear to the busy girl on the go. SeamLyss brings more than just style and comfort, it is an expression to be yourself at the comfort of your own space, anytime, anywhere.
Kawaii Bao Beads
Kawaii Bao Beads was founded by local resident of SGV, Kathy, who was enamored with Sanrio the first time her Grandfather took her to a local Sanrio Store. From that point on, a passion ignited in her. She developed an interest in cute character designs and blending pastel color palettes. As dedication to the “Kawaii” culture, Kathy would start hand making her own charms with pastel beads and cute character charms. She extended her hobby to the community when people around her started requesting her to make them for sale. Going on 2 years, Kawaii Bao Beads mission is to share the Kawaii Culture in local communities, overcoming cultural barriers and finding that one commonality – Who doesn’t like cute things?
Curious Bug Coven
Curious Bug Coven focuses on creating handcrafted butterfly domes and frames. Each piece is focused on combining art and nature together in the hopes of bringing people more closer to nature through its natural beauty. The butterflies and moths are deceased but preserved in a way that makes them come to life. They are sustainably sourced by sellers that are in contact with butterfly farms around the globe. Curious Bug Coven also receives butterflies and moths through people around the states that hand raise them.
Chain Mail 4 Sale
Chain Mail 4 Sale was created by David Woloz to adapt the historic method to a modern aesthetic using various materials and colors. The style fuses the aesthetic of weaving with added durability, creating long lasting woven works to enjoy worn or displayed. As an avid LARPer, David also creates opportunities to retain a historic appearance with a modern touch.
Reach Media
Reach Media is a marketing agency that specializes in creative short form videos made for social media. We help businesses grow in brand awareness, build community trust, and draw in new customers by harnessing the power of our modern social media platforms.
Ellouette
Ellouette is a delightful little corner of creativity where each piece of art is crafted with love and whimsy. Here, you’ll find a collection of stickers and keychains, with adorable characters and vibrant colors. Inspired by the charm of anime, my art brings a sprinkle of cuteness to your everyday life. Whether you’re decorating your notebook or adding flair to your keys, every piece is designed to bring a smile to your face. Let’s be cuter, together!
Little Animals
Little Animals is a micro-mini shop specializing in magical and inspired handmade clothing for children and teens. Located in the founder, Theresa’s, home studio in Los Angeles, she creates both custom and ready to wear items using primarily vintage fabrics from the 1940’s and up. She loves making elaborate and whimsical pieces for photoshoots and special occasions as well as comfortable classics for everyday wear. She was inspired by the slow-clothing movement and strives for quality and durability in all of her pieces so that they can be passed down through the generations.
Tierra Amor
Tierra Amor is a handcrafted business cultivated by Cristina Dypiangco, a queer multi-racial human born and raised in the SGV. Cristina’s wearable art encourages humans to engage in creative expression, whimsy, and joy. Tierra Amor specializes in handmade polymer clay earrings with the intention of elevating one’s authentic, liberated self and also offers handcrafted herbal bath soaks and teas. They also offer workshops that introduce people to the polymer clay and the process of creating!