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The exterior of the Hawai‘i Hochi Building

Architecture & Design

New Beginnings: Restoring Old Buildings With Cultural Significance

Lesa Griffith,

Architect Dean Sakamoto spearheads the adaptive reuse of notable buildings to honor Honolulu’s social past.

Homes

Language of the Birds Launches Beautiful Wallpaper and Fabrics

Brie Thalmann,

Transform your home with the Hawai’i label’s stunning patterns, inspired by rainbows and Honolulu architecture.

Style

We're Obsessed with Momi Vintage's Checkerboard Cutting Board

Brie Thalmann,

The Maui label merges the checkered and curvy home décor trends in one ultra-chic cutting board style.

Home Decor

Modern Design Fans Will Love These Hawai‘i-Made Rattan Lamps

Brie Thalmann,

Good Lamp Co.’s lamps feature clean lines and minimalist, Scandinavian vibes.

Family Activities

We Tried It: “The Home Edit” Kitchen Makeover (Budget: $100)

Stacey Makiya,

Inspired by Netflix’s hottest home organizing show, we cleaned, curated and classified my kitchen—all within a $100-ish budget.

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Waikīkī

Sneak Peek: Broome Street General Store Opens its First Honolulu Location

Brie Thalmann,

Get a look at the popular L.A. boutique’s new treasure-filled outpost.

Steak

Gentle Beast Arrives as a Breathtaking Floral Wonderland

Stacey Makiya,

The new Ward Centre boutique, helmed by Kaiwen Wang-Nobriga, is home to the plumpest peonies, smoothest Singaporean teas and gorgeous Gucci wallpaper.

Homes

Meet Ovryn Design, Your New Favorite Hawai‘i Furniture Line

Brie Thalmann,

Shop the brand in person this weekend at its Sig on Smith pop-up.

Homes

Style Scoop: These Are the Trendiest Houseplants in Honolulu

Brie Thalmann,

We chat with the crew at Kaka‘ako’s newest plant shop, Mari’s Urban Garden, about plant therapy, the best low-maintenance plants and its ultra-rare $1,500 monstera.