Entries tagged 'Hawaii'
Party + Papier : The Source for Stylish Hawaii Get-Togethers
What better way to announce a major event in your life than with some classy, personalized stationery? Party + Papier is a local company that specializes in Hawaiian and Asian-themed invitations (for weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, etc.) and...
LVHIFF Membership: The Perfect, Last-Minute, Hawaii-Themed Gift for the Person Who Has it All
The Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival (or LVHIFF) is one of my favorite things about living in Hawaii. Not only does it bring wonderful, world-class entertainment to the islands, but it also promotes cultural understanding between different countries. A...
From Hawaii, With Love: Introducing Lily Lotus’ New Webstore
Great news for mainland fans of Hawaii designer Laurie Momi Chee: You no longer have to send wishlists to your friends and family in the islands! Lily Lotus devotees can now stock up on Chee’s lovely, comfortable, and versatile pieces...
The Perfect Gift for Hawaii Lovers: Heart of the Sea
Rell Sunn was one of those rare people that everyone loved, and it’s not hard to see why: not only was she a talented professional surfer, but also a wonderful mother, patient teacher, gifted cultural practitioner, and generous community activist....
Kicks/HI: Cool Local Gifts for the Young Men on Your Christmas List
Young guys can be notoriously difficult to shop for come Christmastime, but Kicks/HI has made this task downright easy! Both Hawaii locations specialize in rare, covetable Nikes, but they also stock a line of witty, pop culture-inspired t-shirts, featuring the...
Get Your Hands on Some Artsy Gifts at Lodestar Collective’s Final Gallery Show
Lodestar Collective—a beautiful Kailua gallery that has regularly showcased the works of six of Hawaii’s most promising young artists for the past year—will be hosting its final show this month before closing its doors to the public on December 31....
Denise Tjarks Handbags: Handmade With Love on Kauai
I love buying handmade merchandise whenever possible, and Etsy—an online marketplace that showcases the wares of crafters and artisans from around the world—is the best website for finding such goodies. The recently updated version of the site allows viewers to...
Find Amazing Holiday Bargains on Hawaii Merchandise at Waikele Premium Outlets
Here’s another great place to check out post-Thanksgiving Day sales: Waikele Premium Outlets. Starting tomorrow at 7 AM (and running through 8 PM Sunday, November 26), shoppers will be able to score major deals on top of the already reduced...
Get an Insanely Early Start on Your Holiday Shopping at Ala Moana Center
As I’m sure most of you savvy shoppers are aware of, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year, and this holiday season, Hawaii shopping behemoth Ala Moana Center is taking full advantage of this fact...
Oahu’s Westside Holiday Shopping Deals at Pearlridge Center
Not to be outdone by Ala Moana, Pearlridge will also be opening its doors at 6 AM the day after Thanksgiving. Friday, November 24 kicks off a series of special holiday events—including live music and merchandise giveaways—beginning with Santa’s arrival...
Fantastic Two-Hour After Thanksgiving Sale at Ward Centers
So you’re all pau with the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie for this year, but there’s no reason to despair. Some of the best deals of the year happen the day after Thanksgiving, especially at Ward Centers. The shopping complex...
Holiday Fun for Both Kids and Grown-Ups at Kahala Mall
Anyone who’s been stuck at home on a rainy day with an antsy toddler knows what a wonderful, climate-controlled, family-friendly oasis Kahala Mall is. In lieu of the shopping center’s usual Toddler Time activities, there’s a whole slate of children’s...
alliway: The Perfect Jewelry for Any Occasion
I’m not a jewelry-loving kind of girl, but even I can’t resist the gorgeous simplicity of alliway’s handmade accessories. Local girl Alli Kim-Czerniak launched alliway in 2000 after she grew tired of the lack of creativity afforded by her office...
The 20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo: Not Your Tutu’s Craft Fair
Craft fairs may not sound like the most promising places to find unique, high-quality gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, but the 20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo at the Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is not...
88 Tees Too: Hawaii T-Shirts Even Locals Can Love
Here are two truisms about Hawaii locals: 1) they don’t go to Waikiki unless they’re headed to a wedding, the zoo, or a gay club, and 2) they don’t buy t-shirts with “Hawaii” emblazoned on them. A notable exception to...
Hawaii Weddings: The Wedding Café -- Nuptial Planning Pros
Planning a wedding can be a logistical nightmare on many levels, from choosing a venue to picking floral arrangements. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place that could help you with every aspect of preparing for your special...
Stephen Ludwig: Hot Up-and-Coming Wedding Photographer
With all the breathtaking outdoor beauty that Hawaii has to offer, why would anyone planning on tying the knot here want the usual stiff, formal wedding portraits? If you'd rather have wedding pictures that truly capture the experience of getting...
