These Local Bag Lei Are Totes Charming
There’s nothing we love more than a local spin on a global trend. Case in point, Hawai‘i’s answer to the current bag charm obsession: island-inspired adornments for your carryalls.
Brie Thalmann
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Find Furniture Gems of Yesteryear at Today, Tomorrow
Today, Tomorrow offers an eclectic array of furniture from a wide span of design periods.
Trade Your Secondhand Reyn Spooner Shirts for New Threads
You can now trade in pre-owned shirts for store credit through the Reyn’s Again program, with those in good condition given a second chance.
What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Gala Plus Everything Else You Need to Know
Indulge in dishes from Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants from past and present, and immerse yourself in an evening of Moroccan-themed entertainment, henna stations, psychic readings and dancing under the stars.
Honolulu Has a Dreamy New Kitchen and Bath Showroom
KiBa Studios is like your home reno Pinterest board come to life.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Short Stack Hawai‘i opens shop, a gorgeous new floral boutique, the latest Miniso location, J.Crew returns to Hawai‘i and more exciting shopping news.
12 Awesome First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors You Don’t Want to Miss
Trust us, you’ll want to add these new booths to your must-shop list.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2025
Every year, we look forward to these awards, which celebrate a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. From tea time with butterflies and ultra-creative art classes to cool grad lei and the chicest bounce houses on the island, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 winners.
How Cool! Locally Designed Keiki Finds for Littles and Up
We can’t get enough of these creative accessories, toys and home goods with uniquely Hawai‘i touches.
Three New Hawai‘i-Themed Titles for Little Readers
For your curious keiki, a book about Hawai‘i fashion, Eddie Aikau and his legacy, and the history, culture and traditions of the Islands.
Save the Date: Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2025
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
Talk Story With Stephanie Lum
We chat with the multitalented boy mom about ways to sneak in family time, what drives her Muthaship podcast and diving into new passions, from acting to comedy.
20 Awesome Family Activities
Looking for fresh activities to enjoy as a family? Here’s our fall-winter bucket list jam-packed with fantastic ideas to get you out and about.
Kama‘āina Deals: Shopping Discounts and Promos for Locals
Hawai‘i residents can score awesome kama‘āina deals at these O‘ahu retailers.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Beauty & Self-Care on O‘ahu
Indulge in beauty and self-care products and services like the best cooling wipes, brow styling, chiropractic treatments and more.
We’re Hooked on Chinatown’s New Leather Goods Store Hook and Hide
The leather specialty boutique not only stocks wallets, belts, bags and lei but also fish leather products.
Sig Zane Designs and Chinatown Social Club Team Up on Kanikapila
The collab project Kanikapila showcases performances by well-known and up-and-coming local musical artists on social media and YouTube.
Where to See Sunflowers Blooming on O‘ahu
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
Beautiful Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘umu‘u for the Museum 2025
Guests dressed to honor the spirit of old Hawai‘i in captivating mu‘umu‘u. Plus, a fashion show by Puamana Crabbe Designs, Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions and TAV Pacific.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
Spectacular Quilts from the Hawai‘i Quilt Guild Show 2025
View beautifully crafted quilts featuring Hawai‘i-inspired designs.
Bloom Bloom, Pow! These Flower-Blocked Lei Pack a Punch
Stamen + Style creates bold new looks for lei by mixing and matching different blocks of blooms.
Where to Find Forever Lei for Your Home
It’s easily one of our favorite home décor trends of late—creative takes on forever lei, crafted with pua and leaves made of glass, leather and stone.
Gorgeous Winning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2025
Hawai‘i lei makers wowed again with fantastic submissions to this year’s May Day lei contest.
Mu‘umu‘u Moments
The classic Hawai‘i garment feels decidedly fresh again, with local designers dreaming up exciting iterations for all occasions.
How to Grow Your Own Lei Garden
Dreaming of a lei garden of your own? This is your sign to dig in with tips from a horticulturist and a guidebook.
Sage Imber Fashions Give Back to the Earth
Yuko Palazzo’s next chapter is all about intentional, conscious design.
Sport Native Hawai‘i Birds as Adorable Hair Clips
A team-up for endemic species awareness by local artist and conservation biologist Ariel Imoto and Danya Weber, founder of Laulima.
Onepa‘a Hawai‘i Turns Industrial Trash into Beachwear Treasure
Using Econyl, a nylonlike fabric regenerated from discarded industrial plastic, Onepa‘a Hawai‘i makes sustainable swimwear and hats.
Ceramicist Kana Ogawa Finds Joy Between Kintsugi’s Gilded Lines
“While I’m physically putting those puzzle pieces back together, it recreates a beautiful connection between the things we use and each other.”
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Trees During the Year of Our Community Forests
Learn about trees, pick up free native plants and stickers, volunteer with conservation organizations and more ways to get involved.
Sneak Peek: Get a Look Inside Fighting Eel’s New Mānoa Store
The local label opens its fifth O‘ahu boutique today, March 7. Here’s what to expect.
Meet the Designer of Active by Teal, the Trendsetting Jumpsuit Brand
Teal Kealohi Salvador’s activewear brand has garnered a cult following among Gen Z fitness fans for its ultra-chic jumpsuits.
Charm Abounds at Kaimukī’s Newest Gift Shop, Small Kine Gift
The boutique stocks giftable artwork, books, homewares, souvenirs and snacks along with playful in-house merch.
Don the Whimsical Botanical Beauties of Nature Metal Works
Designer Tomi Bratland captures leaves, seed pods and blooms in her jewelry pieces.
3 New High-Tech Golf Systems to Help Perfect Your Swing
Where to find the latest golf simulators and virtual courses that will take your golfing skills to the next level.
On the Rise: Two New Affordable Rental Communities in Central O‘ahu
Aloha Iā Halewilikō and Nāulu Apartments are set to open in 2025.
Bali Meets Japan in This Harmonious Hawai‘i Island Home
Get a look inside the stunning Kohala Coast property and its serene, impeccably restored Zen garden.
We Tried It: Glow Golf at Olomana Golf Links
We hit the Waimānalo golf course’s driving range for some glow-in-the-dark fun.
