aloha friday scoop

since it has been eons since the last scoop, i am keeping it light today while i decide whether it is a keeper, needs a shakeup, or if early retirement is calling its name as the time required to gather up scoop-worthy items has become quite daunting.

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{first friday highlights}

• jewelry by justine stops by owens & company to show off her latest handmade sparkle. {6p to 9p; 1152 nu'uanu avenue}

• scooping up posh pua bikinis for a steal scores you a 10% off storewide discount at florencia arias.{5p to 10p; 1161 nu'uanu avenue}

• save 50% on photo sessions ($150 for one night only) when you say hello to photographer rita coury during her annual mahalo showcase. {5:30p to 8p; plaza club, 900 fort street mall, 21st floor}

• sing along with the lovely sabrina when the local singer/songwriter returns home to join a lineup of past and present na hoku nominees for a free alt.rock concert celebrating the hawaii theatre's 90th anniversary. {7:30p; 1130 bethel street}

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aloha friday scoop

if you are on the hunt for a fresh start in the new year, fishcake is on the lookout for a sales/marketing manager and maui rose needs a january intern.

buy 2, get 1 free at the butik is happy news for last minute holiday shoppers on budget.

p.s. off islands friends can save 15% in the online shop (stocked with fighting eel and wishing bridge jewelry) with secret code butikmas.

• when: now to sat, dec 24th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

family sunday at the academy of arts celebrates the holidays with snow globe making, xmas jingles, and a visit from santa!

p.s. be a food bank elf and bring a few yummies to donate to the canned food drive.

• when: sun, dec 18th - 11a to 5p
• where: 900 south beretania street
• tix: free! (donations welcome)

lily lotus will treat you to a $20 in-store gift card for every $100 of yoga loveliness in your shopping basket.

• when: now to sun, dec 18th
• where: 609 kailua road, kailua

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aloha friday scoop

december has ushered in winter chills in my part of cali (brrrrr) so hooray for this fab video featuring 25 ways to wear a scarf making the rounds on the interweb.

if the kcc farmers market is on your saturday to-do's, look for the ali'i kula lavender elves who are flying over from maui to help fill oahu xmas stockings.

• when: sat, dec 10th - 7:30a to 11a
• where: kcc, 4303 diamond head road (parking lot c)
• fyi: peek this week's market tip sheet before you go

baby aWEARness hosts its first annual handmade holiday market filled with delightful keiki finds by local mama-preneurs.

• when: sat, dec 10th - 11a to 4p
• where: manoa marketplace, 2752 woodlawn drive (second floor)

save yourself the postage and fill your gift basket with chocolate-dipped shortbread from the big island candies holiday pop-up shop!

• shop hours: mon to sat, 9:30a to 9p & sun, 10a to 7p
• where: ala moana, level 2 (by macy's)
• fyi: pop-up closes after we ring in the new year

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{first friday highlights}

• fashionista's market: enjoy 20% off storewide plus shop genuine guava's collection of upcycled clutches and handbags. {4p to 8p; 1185 bethel street}

• fighting eel: save 15% off shop purchases when you acquire adornment from the padma & pickles and [ki-ele] trunk show. {4p to 9p; 1133 bethel street}

• florencia arias: featured window looks will be 50% off for one night only, plus enjoy bonus dollars when purchasing holiday gift certificates. {1161 nu'uanu avenue}

• roberta oaks: save 20% off your wishlist. {5p to 10p; 19 north pauahi street; enter secret code friday to receive discount & free shipping online}

• super citizen: lisa from modern philosophy previews her spring 2012 collection (select styles 10-to-30% off)and says goodbye to past season styles (40% off). {5:30p to 8:30p; 22 south pauahi street}

the ali'iolani craft fair will be stocked with style flown in by maui thing, new holiday goods crafted by shop toast, and more handmade possibilities for your gift list.

• when: sat, dec 3rd - 8a to 2p
• where: ali'iolani elementary school, 1240 7th avenue, kaimuki

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aloha friday scoop - black friday edition

the store-bought crust toppled over in the oven killing my mister's pumpkin pie dreams (curses!), but martha's bacon & caramelized leek dip and the contessa's panko stuffing (sans mushrooms, natch) were thanksgiving 2011 hits as was the tiny portion of creamed spinach (thanks emeril!). hopefully, the leftover steak will pair nicely with the extra homemade rolls tomorrow (mini philly cheesesteak sandwiches, perhaps?).

hopefully, your thanksgiving feast was free of any mishaps. since dessert was a bust, the black friday edition of the scoop received a little extra love. before you scroll down for all the details, please know i am sending happy mahalos & delighted mercis wherever you may be reading h|h . . . most especially for welcoming my little blog onto your screen.

{brick & mortar}

art & flea opens a black friday indie marketplace featuring local designers (ccdoodle, gypsy & machinemachine to name a few) and vintage cool.

• when: fri, nov 25th - 5p to 10p
• where: fresh café, 831 queen street, kaka'ako
• tix: $2

the butik offers a black tag sale storewide (30-to-70% off) on friday then 20% off through the rest of the weekend.

• when: fri, nov 25th to sun, nov 27th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

peek into drift in the afternoon where select styles will be up to 40% off.

• when: fri, nov 25th - 1p to close
• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 4, kaimuki

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