October 7, 2008

Shopping: Home Away from Home

Getting ready to empty the nest? Send off your college-bound student with gifts to make home seem a little closer.

Lori Anne Tomonari and Noelle Chun

1 Cozy up in bedding by Amenity, “Drift” duvet ($507), standard sham, set of two ($65), Hydrangea throw pillow ($78). Pacific Home, 420 Ward Ave., 596-9338.
2 The homesickness cure-all? A photo slide show on this 8-inch digital photo frame ($300). Brookstone, Ward Centre, 593-3232.
3 For your listening pleasure, an assortment of local CDs: Manoa DNA, Follow Me (13.99); Rap Replinger, Poi Dog with Crabs ($15.99); Keahiwai, Dangerous ($12.99). Borders Books and Music, visit bordersstores.com for locations.
4 To make late-night studying easier on the eyes, switch on a Daylight Spectrum Lamp ($89.95). Sharper Image, Ala Moana Center, 949-4100.
5 Get organized with a classy Epi agenda (price upon request). Louis Vuitton, visit www.louisvuitton.com for locations.
6 Study and play on a 15.4-inch Apple MacBook Pro ($1,999). Apple Store, Ala Moana Center, 949-1075. Shoreline SPOR-T laptop jacket ($38). Bag ’n Baggage, Ala Moana Center, 942-4998.

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