Sep 3 
chinatown boardroom is kicking off a new solo exhibit tonight featuring the work of japanese artist & designer yusuke hanai. surf, life and culture are the inspirations behind yusuke's collection of colorful characters and the neverending search for the perfect wave.
Aug 29 
save an additional 25% off selected styles during fighting eel's labor day clearance sale.
stop by the butik for a weekend sidewalk sale with deals to be found on the $10, $20, $30 and $40 racks. head inside the shop and save 15% off the entire store and take 40% off styles that have already been reduced.
mu'umu'u heaven kicks off its sale on saturday with its entire stock of eco-friendly style 10% off (selected designs will be up to 70% off).
Aug 11 
bracelet
you may have noticed i slipped away unannounced last week to enjoy my fella's short but sweet hiatus. in between visiting friends and a quick getaway to san diego, life stood blissfully still for a few days filled with all the little things in life that sometimes pass by unnoticed.
while i reacquaint myself with the real world, enjoy this peek at the work of kaua'i artist carol bennett and her series depicting quiet moments floating just below the surface of the sea. honolulu magazine selected carol as one of their artists to watch earlier this year which served as a timely reminder that a show and tell of her paintings was long overdue.
after studying fine arts at the art center college of design, carol went on to become a scenic artist in hollywood and her work on movie sets (and the huge backdrops that stand in for a location) certainly helped her to imagine life on a grander scale. she eventually ditched los angeles for a quieter life on kaua'i which has served as her muse since her arrival 25 years ago.
leash
girl
carol's artwork ranges from intimate portraits (leash, shown above, is just under 11-inches square) to supersized commissions incorporating a mix of mediums that you just may have walked past at the honolulu airport, hawaii convention center, or one of the many islands resorts that are fans of her work.
alas, no exhibits are on the horizon, however carol's artwork can be viewed at fine art associates (by appointment only), timespace gallery on kaua'i, and online at elisa tucci contemporary art.
Jul 18 
firelightthis year is flying by . . . i can't believe it's been eight months since last checking in with artist christie shinn. christie recently sent along word that the wyland gallery on the north shore is featuring her work during this weekend's meet the artist show. enjoy a few sneak peeks of her latest creations!
on duty
makeshiftif you love the warm magic hour glow of firelight, be sure to inquire about the special show rate for the giclée prints which will be 20% off (the deal will also be honored on phone & email orders placed this weekend).
and, fyi, christie is now accepting commissions!
click rewind to learn more about christie.
art, christie shinn, north shore, surf Jul 15 
three wave set * ginger * surfer girlnorth shore artist heather brown's newest hand screenprinted tees are just the thing to wear on a lovely summer day. the online shop is also stocked with new prints fresh from heather's latest art show. i, for one, am quite smitten with the latest depictions of heather's delightfully happy little hawaiian birds.
rusty feathers
party wave
south pointwith the exception of party wave, the original paintings have already been snapped up by savvy buyers but the online offerings include a variety of matted prints (starting at $15 for an 8x10), giclées, and the occasional greeting card.
heather's artwork and tees can also be found at chinatown boardroom.
click rewind to learn more about heather.
