April Finds: What’s New and What’s In
From hand-built ceramic lei vases to sewing classes taught by fashion designer Kini Zamora, this month’s style picks are giving spring feels.
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Nature Channel
We’re swooning over Teri Ann Murakoshi’s lovely lei vases.
Local potter Teri Ann Murakoshi is bringing a little aloha to tabletops across the island with her latest vessels. Hand-molded into swooping, lei-like silhouettes, the vases come in both smooth and speckled finishes and feature a shallow channel for hydrating cut flowers. She also makes smaller arched and linear styles. Snag one at Olive Boutique, select pop-up markets or via custom order.
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Photos: Courtesy of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Sip & Sea
Arvo at The Surfjack offers coffee with a splash of shopping.
When Arvo was tapped to open its second location at The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club, the opportunity came with an added perk: a sweet little boutique space. Being just a few blocks from the ocean, the coastal assortment includes colorful Sallas shortboards, Olita’s Hawai‘i-made neoprene totes, and blankets from SoCal brand Overexposed. You’ll find the latest shell jewelry from co-owner Dixie Rose’s Studio Dixie line, along with fun checkered Aloha Clay cups that pair perfectly with a bag of Arvo’s Sightglass coffee beans.
Photos: Courtesy of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
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Photo: Courtesy of Kini Zamora
Stitch Incoming
Sign up for fashion designer Kini Zamora’s first-ever sewing classes.
When they say “if you’re gonna learn, learn from the best,” we’re pretty sure that a sewing class with the one and only Kini Zamora is exactly what they had in mind. The monthly four-hour workshops are geared toward beginner and medium-level students, who’ll learn how to make everything from a blanket and pair of shorts to a pa‘ū skirt and holiday stocking. Zamora leads the classes, offering not just instruction, but also insider knowledge and easy tricks gleaned from years in the industry. And expect some interesting discussions on the cultural significance of sewing in Hawai‘i.
kinizamora.com, @kinizamoraofficial
Rise and Shine
Model Valerie Ferguson shows off her musical chops as Wake Up Sleepyhead.
You may be familiar with Valerie Ferguson’s modeling work—for years, she’s dazzled in local campaigns and editorials. Now, the mom of three and oncology nurse practitioner is getting back to her musical roots (she’s trained in violin and was in bands for much of her 20s) with the release of Six Easy Pieces, her first project as solo artist Wake Up Sleepyhead. Full of dreamy lyrics and layered instrumentals (guitars, strings and keyboard, all played by Ferguson herself), the synth pop record revolves around the concepts of eschewing dormancy, being present and finding courage, both in relationships and life.
wakeupsleepyheadofficial.com, @wakeupsleepyheadofficial
