AnitaNH is a self-taught collage artist and former librarian who embraced mid-life crisis, dropped out of the corporate world and moved to rural New Hampshire to become creatively self-employed. Owner of Anita's Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals in Wakefield, New Hampshire, Anita also designs jewelry, fabric, and digital art prints. Original collage art and acrylic paintings are displayed in the gallery. Jewelry-making and collage instruction are offered by appointment.
We’re in the midst of our annual Spring De-Stash! Three new trays of Czech glass beads sorted by color have just been added to the shop: Turquoise – Coral – Green. Shop early for the best selection. Hours are: Open 10-5 (12-5 Sundays); Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
We’ve recently returned to our regular hours at Anita’s Beads: Open 10-5 (12-5 Sundays); Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. These hours will remain in effect until the end of December.
Visit the tumblr site to see the new paintings and collages just posted. This past winter was a very productive one for art!
The collage painting above titled CBC-X Mandala (30×30) is a personal favorite. The most popular on tumblr so far is the 8×8-inch collage shown below called Polka Dots/Red Line.
Visit the art gallery at Anita’s Beads during regular shop hours. You can contact Anita by telephone at 603-522-6529 or by email at anitaNH@roadrunner.com
Just in! A giant 500-piece lot of vintage jewelry including pins, clip-on earrings, necklaces and pendants. Most pictured are priced at $10. with a couple at $5. and $20. The bulk of the lot is being offered in our $1.00 Bargain Bins so stop in soon for the best selection. All pieces are one-of-a-kind.
Anita’s Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals are now on Winter Hours: Open 10-5 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will revert back to our regular 5-day schedule on May 1st.
Anita’s Beads and Toad Hollow Gallery are now open Winter Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10-5. We are closed Monday through Thursday except by appointment. Contact Anita by telephone at 603-522-6529. (We cannot accept text messages.)
Anita’s Beads is participating in an event featuring small area business along Route 16 in the Wakefield, New Hampshire area. Today through Monday we are offering 50% off on all books and magazines. Another special for the Holiday Stop-and-Shop is a BOGO deal on our popular tube bracelets. For every bracelet you purchase at $20. you will receive a second bracelet free.
Holiday shoppers will be entered into a raffle for gift basket, contents donated by the participating businesses listed above. Hours for Anita’s Beads are 10-5 (12-5 Sunday); closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Stop in and see our new stones and crystals just added for holiday shopping at Anita’s Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals. We found some beautiful “Herkimer Diamond” quartz crystals, gold sheen Obsidian hearts, Pyrite spheres and Ruby-in-Matrix Palm stones:
Citrine has been on our list for a while and we were happy to obtain some lovely large points with rainbows, as well as some smaller crystals:
Large Citrine points with rainbows
Small Citrine points
Dragon Jade hearts, and palm stones in Black Tourmaline, “Ruby” Garnet and Lepidolite are also new additions:
Dragon Jade hearts
Lepidolite, “Ruby” Garnet & Black Tourmaline
You will love our new Apophyllite, Pink Stilbite clusters and fossil Ammonites:
Apophyllite & Pink Stilbite
Fossil Ammonites
The shop is open 10-5 (12-5 Sunday). Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’re located on Rte 153 at 2517 Wakefield Road in Wakefield, New Hampshire. Call Anita at 603-522-6529 with questions or to have an order shipped by mail.
Plan a trip to Anita’s Beads to see the beautiful Toad Hollow stones and crystals we’ve just put out. New items include: Lapis Lazuli hearts, Apophyllite crystal “pyramids,” Selenite “unicorn horns,” polished Garnet, Larimar specimens, Ruby-in-Fuschite palm stones, Moonstone palm stones, Black Tourmaline palm stones…
Select a photo from the gallery to enlarge and click through a slide-show.
Anita’s Beads and Toad Hollow Minerals hours are: 10-5 (12-5 Sunday); Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact Anita for more information at: 603-522-6529.
Anita’s Beads will re-open on Monday May 11th 2020 after a 50-day closing! We will be following the New Hampshire state guidelines which require that masks be worn.
We will revert back to our normal hours of operation: Open 10-5 (12-5 Sundays); Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
To celebrate Mother’s Day we will offer $25. off of our Sterling Silver “Daily Bracelets” (regular price $175.) through Monday May 18th. Just tell Anita “I saw it on AnitaNH.com !” when you make your purchase. This offer is extended to telephone orders as well as purchases made in the shop.