15 Bright and Cheery Gift Ideas Under $50 from Honolulu Boutiques
Stuff so cute you’ll want to keep it all for yourself.
The Christmas countdown is real, people. And with just a few weeks left till the big day, it’s time to snap out of that holi-daze and get your shopping list wrapped up. Luckily, we’re here to help, with a handful of merry and oh-so-bright gift ideas—from locally designed clothing and accessories to tropi-cool artwork and sunny home finds—all from Honolulu boutiques.

Photo: David Croxford
Clockwise from top left:
Flora Poste Studio shibori cotton napkins, $30 for a set of four. Olive Boutique, 43 Kīhāpai St., Kailua, (808) 263-9919.
Fox & Fallow 2018 desk calendar, $30. South Shore Paperie, 1016 Kapahulu Ave., (808) 744-8746.
Miri Hardy for Oliver Men’s Shop stoneware cup, $36. Oliver Men’s Shop, 49 Kīhāpai St., Kailua, (808) 261-6587.
Katrina Cordova tassel earrings, $42. Bikini Bird, 131 Hekili St., Suite 103, Kailua, (808) 263-9389.
Grimm’s Water Waves nesting wood blocks, $40. Olive & Oliver, The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, (808) 921-2233.
Banana Leaf shorts, $48. Island Bungalow Hawai‘i, 131 Hekili St., Kailua, (808) 536-4543.
Lauren Roth zip pouches, $32 each. South Shore Paperie, 1016 Kapahulu Ave., (808) 744-8746.
Apprvl bandanas, $38 each. Echo & Atlas, 1 N. Hotel St., (808) 536-7435.
Andrew Mau original 8-by-10 watercolor, $48. Owens & Co., 1152 Nu‘uanu Ave., (808) 531-4300.
Samudra cross-body bag, $52. Aloha Superette, 438 Uluniu St., Kailua, (808) 261-1011. This one is a smidge over $50, but it’s so cute we couldn’t resist.
Karma embroidered pillow, $35. Ginger13, 22 S. Pauahi St., (808) 531-5311.
The Future Is Wahine t-shirt, $46. waahia.com
Glass beaded necklace, $40. Echo & Atlas, 1 N. Hotel St., (808) 536-7435.
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