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April 26, 2013

Mono home and office goods store opens in McCully

Mono Hawaii

It's Friday! In just a few hours, you can finally ditch the office and revel in the two glorious days that is your weekend.

Though maybe you wouldn't be so keen to leave work if your office didn't look so... lifeless. (Hey, even Milton Waddams knew the importance of a pop... Read more »

Posted on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 20, 2013

Somace's coastal-inspired spring arrivals

Somace's spring pillows

Ah, the first day of spring. Take a deep breath and get ready to usher in a glorious season of:

Cleaning. Ick. Taxes. Ugh. Brackets. Yawn.

Okay, you may not be March Mad(ness) about spring, but Somace's coastal-inspired spring pillow collection should warm you and your home right... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 11, 2013

Little Fish Hawaii's handmade chalkboard signs

Little Fish Hawaii

Chalk it up to bad genes, but you can't remember anything unless you write it down. Meetings with clients. Baby showers. Birthdays (thank God for Facebook).

Too bad you also can never remember where you put those Post Its...

Pencil in some quality time with Little Fish Hawaii. Randi How's adorable freestanding chalkboard signs hit all the right notes: playful shapes, vibrant patterns and colors, and embellished clothespin... Read more »

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 25, 2013

Shabby Room's sweet, vintage-inspired accessories

Shabby Room

How awesome were the Oscars last night?

We knew it was going to be good when the sock puppets started drinking. Then Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt glided onstage. And when Jennifer Lawrence Read more »

Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 22, 2013

Peace of Paradise candles double as massage oil

Peace of Paradise
From left: Leilani, Alamea and Rosabela candles by Peace of Paradise.

Welcome to eHerMoney.com
(You have 1 new match)

Name: Peace of Paradise
Currently living: Collins & 8th and Etsy
Occupation: Fragrant,... Read more »

Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 6, 2013

Handmade notecards, stationery by Pikake Press

Pikake Press on Etsy
Photos: courtesy Pikake Press

In the age of emails, status updates and Instagrams, the handwritten word appears to have fallen by the wayside.

Somewhere deep inside, your second-grade self is throwing a tantrum. Probably upset over all those wasted hours on penmanship practice, poor thing.

Don't write her off just... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 1, 2013

Local artist on display at Town restaurant

Lei Chic

Fast forward a few hours. It's Friday night and you're on a date. The ambiance: romantic. The food: amazing. The guy: ehh... not so hot.

Okay, so that may or may not be true. But this is your last-ditch effort to find a guy before Valentine's Day and, well, the night could go either way.

Our suggestion? Take him to Town (and we mean that literally). From now through... Read more »

Posted on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


January 30, 2013

Wings Hawaii's whimsical decal dishware

Lei Chic
Artichoke plate, $35.

Michelle Obama. Wise, wise woman.

Really knows her way around a show-stopping outfit. Also, completely obsessed with plates and... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


January 16, 2013

The Base Project expands into colorful woven bags

Lei Chic

There are the things we covet. Then there's the next best thing.

We'd love to snap up our favorite runway couture looks. Instead, we scour the racks at discount stores, outlets and sample sales (nothing wrong with that - we also love a great deal.)

So, in lieu of our dream safari, we turn to The Base Project for a taste of Africa.

Be prepared to make two stops. In addition to its original hand-carved PVC pipe bracelets from Namibia, the organization is... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


January 14, 2013

Decorative bottles from Lanikai Home & Style

Lei Chic

Your crazy college days taught you all about the hazards of hitting the bottle. Today, we want to teach you about the benefits.

So take out your books and turn to Lanikai Home & Style's latest home accessory: fun painted glass bottles that can be used as vases or decorations.

Look closely, and you'll realize these are the same bottles you... Read more »

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()