We’re big fans of Roberta Oaks at Hawaiirama. She’s always bringing in new styles, new looks, and new products – one of the more prolific local designers in the islands. So here’s a tropical twist to the classic trucker hat look. Roberta has a number of these lids on offer. They are all hand-painted and [...]

The amazing piece pictured here is by an artist named Scott Hare who the Island of Hawai’i from Florida in 1979. Over the years, Hare has amassed an amazing portfolio of complex carved wooden objects from calabashes to full-sized tikis to headboards and doorframes. Hare works with many native woods including milo, ohi’a, and, naturally [...]

In the half-abandoned but still hip Hanapepe Town on the West Side of Kauai, the Banana Patch studio is a bright burst of color and brilliant custom ceramic tiles bedecked with images of Hawaii. The florals are my fave but others may include hula dancers, fruits or honu (turtles). Pictured here – the red hibiscus tile that so many locals in Hawaii have hanging up in their kitchens or on their doorways.

This Kailua shop is where old Hawaiian-print dresses and fabrics go for a refresh. Designer Deborah Mascia recycles tired muumuus to create fresh designs with amazing tropical flair and surprising combinations of colors and patterns. Celebs who wear Muumuu Heaven include Lauryn Hill. This shops is a fave of local fashionistas and donates 1% of proceeds to charities.