Brie Thalmann
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Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Services on O‘ahu
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2023
From matcha to mochi, neighborhood gym to pickleball equipment, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
You Can Now Shop Yireh at the Label’s New Sunny Kaimukī Showroom
Emily Jaime sets up a bright, airy (and shoppable by appointment!) headquarters just a stone’s throw from all your favorite Kaimukī haunts.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
Love At Dawn Gives Second Life to Vintage Aloha Shirts and Mu‘umu‘u
Designer Angela Matsuo’s sustainable spin on alohawear reimagines classic Hawai‘i fashions in fresh, unexpected ways.
Native Hawaiian Brand Lexbreezy Hawai‘i Opens a Dreamy Boutique in Ala Moana Center
Alexis Akiona’s first Honolulu location is a tropical wonderland brimming with Ala Moana-exclusive designs.
New Gather Cowork Space in Hawai‘i Kai Was Designed by Women for Women
Come for the lovely work space; Stay for the amazing community, business support and self-growth.
20 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts From Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
Father’s Day is on June 18. Tip your dad cap to the father figures in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.
3 New Local Hawai‘i Swimwear Brands to Sizzle in This Summer
Hit the beach in fresh releases from Native Hawaiian designers and eco-friendly swimsuit lines.
Sneak Peek: Hawaiian Humane Society Opens a New Animal Shelter in West O‘ahu
It’s got catios, two dog parks, pet supplies, plus medical facilities. And, of course, adorable adoptable animals that can’t wait to meet you.
We Tried It: Wai Kai Lagoon and Surf Park in ‘Ewa Beach
We hit O‘ahu's West Side for a day of play at the new ‘Ewa Beach activity center.
13 Must-Have Items From the New Apt by HomeWorld Furniture Store
Honolulu’s newest furniture store is brimming with a ton of affordable, small-space styles.
32 Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts from Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
May 14 is Mother’s Day! Treat the mommas in your life like the goddesses they are with stylish finds from local designers, artists and boutiques.
Move Over, Monopoly: Island Game Nights Have Been Going Local with Hawai‘i-Themed Akamai
Get the ‘ohana together for game night with Akamai, a board game created to test your knowledge of and teach Hawaiian culture and principles.
Story Lines: Modern Design That Recounts Hawai‘i’s Unique Past
WCIT Architecture seamlessly fuses beautiful design with elements of Hawaiian history and culture.
Take A Peek Inside Aussie Label Zimmermann’s First Hawai‘i Boutique
The chic new Honolulu store is chock-full of gorgeous spring fashions, sun-ready swimwear and tropical Hawai‘i exclusives.
Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite O‘ahu Hotels for Staycations
Feel like escaping, but don’t want to wander too far? Just in time for spring break, the HONOLULU team spills its favorite O’ahu staycation spots.
Is the New Wayfinder Waikīkī Hotel Your Next Staycation Spot?
We're loving its retro tropical aesthetic, charming cafe-bar and dreamy saltwater pool just minutes from the beach.
HONOLULU Family Easter Craft: Hawai‘i-Inspired Eggs
Decorate Easter eggs to look like adorable pineapples, shave ice cones and hula dancers.
Local Brand Laulima’s Designs Feature Lovely Native Flora and Fauna
Helmed by a conservation biologist, the Hilo label’s nature-inspired fashions and home goods are a call to protect endangered native species.
First Look: Honolulu Has Its First Ron Herman Boutique
Get a look at the hip LA boutique's new Honolulu outpost, brimming with hard-to-get labels and cool collabs with Hawai‘i brands.
From Our Files: See What the Punahou Carnival Looked Like in 1948
We flipped back 75 years to see what Honolulu was buzzing about in April 1948.
Must See: “ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters” Native Hawaiian Art Exhibit
Explore contemporary works from nearly 40 Native Hawaiian artists at the University of Hawai‘i.
Real Estate: Curious What A $23 Million House on O‘ahu Looks Like?
This Hawai‘i Loa Ridge stunner comes outfitted with wow-worthy features—a saltwater infinity pool, a pneumatic elevator, designer décor and a pop art collection that would make Pharrell jealous.
28 Irresistibly Cute Girls’ Day Gifts for Women and Keiki
Celebrate the Japanese holiday with these fun Girls' Day finds, all for $35 or less.
Meet the Hawai‘i Photographer Whose Inclusive Modeling Agency is Changing the Definition of Beauty
Tired of the lack of diversity in the modeling world, Hawai‘i photographer Mel Tjoeng set her sights on changing beauty norms.
Discover Up-and-Coming Native Hawaiian Brands at Nā Mea Hawai‘i
Owner-curator Maile Meyer hand-picks every item and here, she shares her latest finds with us.
Meet Skull-Face, Honolulu’s Newest Indie Bookstore
We explored the shop’s deep, dark, nerdy and weird books and music. And now, we’re obsessed.
Language of the Birds Launches Beautiful Wallpaper and Fabrics
Transform your home with the Hawai’i label’s stunning patterns, inspired by rainbows and Honolulu architecture.
Local Couples Share Their Sweet and Hilarious Meet-Cutes and First Dates
Like all great love stories, they’re filled with awkward moments, mutual friends, mystery flower deliveries, and funny coincidences.
We’re Obsessed with Momi Vintage’s Checkerboard Cutting Board
The Maui label merges the checkered and curvy home décor trends in one ultra-chic cutting board style.
Modern Design Fans Will Love These Hawai‘i-Made Rattan Lamps
Good Lamp Co.’s lamps feature clean lines and minimalist, Scandinavian vibes.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Magnum Mania
We flipped back 40 years to see what the city was buzzing about in February 1983 from Paradise of the Pacific.
Meet the 6 Women Who Made History Competing in The Eddie 2023
Among the fearless wāhine who charged in the big-wave surf contest: a mom-paramedic, environmental and LGBTQ+ activists, a huntress and equal rights warriors.
Cool Sustainable Finds at Kim and Jack Johnson’s Kōkua General Store
Once a pop-up shop, this beachy Hale‘iwa eco-boutique is now open full time and brimming with stylish, environmentally friendly goods.
Exciting Mu‘umu‘u Month Events Happening in Honolulu
From shopping pop-ups and a vintage fashion show to a mu‘umu‘u repair class, get in on the fun celebrations and activities still to come this January.
Get Fit in the New Year with These Stylish Hawai‘i Activewear Brands
New year, new fire workout apparel.
Carissa Moore’s Cool New Home Décor Collab is All About Aloha
The surfing champ tells us about her collaboration with CocoNene and artist Frankie Frank on a stylin', limited-edition collection for a good cause.
