aloha friday scoop

enjoy free admission to the academy of arts during bank of hawaii family sunday. celebrate the academy's 83rd birthday with a tea party complete with screenings of disney classic alice in wonderland, mini golf inspired by the famous rabbit hole, tea painting demonstrations, cupcakes & ice cream, music, and lots of arty fun!

• when: sun, apr 18th - 11a to 5p
• where: 900 south beretania street

baby aWEARness and hot mama maternity host keiki earth day with bucket gardening tutorials, a keiki hula class, coloring contests, healthy snack creations, and stenciling with local designer sierra dew (byo bags & tees).

• when: sat, apr 17th - 11a to 3p
• where: manoa marketplace, 2752 woodlawn drive

to celebrate earth day & next weekend's kokua festival, lily lotus invites you to stop by the shop to fill out a kokua commitment card and will reward you with 10% off your entire purchase!

• when: now to thu, apr 22nd
• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: mon to sun, 10a to 5p
• fyi: one discount per customer

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aloha friday scoop

{just a quick note that the weekly sales sheet has been officially retired and will be replaced by the aloha friday scoop. you can still expect to find sales from h|h favorites, but the wss title was a bit limiting and i thought it would be nice to include other events that you might fancy.

fyi, it will also be posted much earlier going forward but was delayed today due to a tardy photo session with my typewriter.}

cloth is putting a twist on the fast fashion concept and inviting vintage fans to fill-a-bag for $20. mix and match tops, skirts, dresses and accessories and refresh your closet without burning up your bank account.

• when: fri, apr 9th - 5p to 9p
• where: coral loft, 1033a smith street, chinatown

fans of happy hearts mochi can scoop up samplers during shirokiya's island fair. also, remember to place your mother's day order soon since space is filling up.

• when: now to sun, apr 18th
• where: shirokiya, ala moana

congratulations to momi at lily lotus which is celebrating the two year anniversary of its kaimuki boutique. enjoy 30% off all lily lotus styles and 50% off the sale rack this weekend.

p.s. wear your lily lotus while you shop and receive a free gift with purchase!

• when: fri, apr 9th to sun, apr 11th - 10a to 5p
• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki

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introducing 3rd ave shore

mermaids swirl

{just a note that i am home for a springtime visit so my posting schedule will be a bit lighter until april, but i will do my best to post sales and other fun notes over on twitter & facebook}

one of the things missing from the wall graphic trend these past few years have been designs befitting of an island home so you can imagine my delight when i happened across kailua's 3rd ave shore. i was instantly charmed by the sweet little mermaids who seem destined to find a home on more than a few walls and knew readers would be thrilled to find wall art depicting scenes from paradise.

it turns out designer samantha hardin is a doodler-at-heart and always kept a sketchbook nearby during her days as nanny. after three years, the pages were filled with possibilities and sam decided to transform her drawings from a simple sheet of paper to a grander display in the form of wall decals. these days sam personally produces each design by hand carefully transferring and dissecting each detail in her studio.

3rd ave shore's debut collection features hand drawn illustrations and bold graphics inspired by paradise and its swaying palm trees, lifeguard towers, surfer silhouettes, and rolling waves.

more peeks below . . .

a surfer after the adventure

price tag ranges from $45 to over $200 depending on the size and complexity of the design. wall decals can also be ordered in a rainbow of colors and can be made to fit your space. sam also offers personalized graphics and welcomes custom orders if you require something more specific for your space.

click over to 3rd ave shore's etsy shop to view the collection and enjoy complimentary shipping when you place your order in the next week!

• secret code: hapahale (enter in notes to seller)
• expires: thu, apr 1st
• fyi: shipping will be refunded via paypal

p.s. click over to the official website to take a peek at the installation video which shows you all the steps for a perfect application.

{mahalo sam!}

make a wish

leather bracelet + flower ring + heart hoops

my lingering winter cold seems to have finally been kicked with just enough time to squeeze in a tardy show & tell of sweet valentine's finds from wishing bridge (coined after h-1's double crossing bridge under which designer lauryn chun believed was the one spot on the island where childhood wishes would come true).

wishing bridge's poetic back story definitely references the modern romantic designs composed of handmade hearts and stars which have become a signature motif of the collection. sparkling stones and leather accents intermingle with 14k gold fill and sterling silver which the self-taught designer often hand hammers into shape.

chunky pearl + agate chunky heart

multiple star necklace + blacklip leaf earrings

hammered bangles

price tag ranges from $10 for a single bangle to just under $150 for a convertible necklace. custom orders for everyday to your wedding day are also welcome (contact lauryn for more details).

click over to take a peek at the most recent collection and remember that h|h readers are invited to knock $40 off orders of $100 or more in the online shop.

• secret code: heartday
• expires: mon, feb 15th

letarte sale at hautelook!

swooned for letarte's 2009 resort collection when it was featured on h|h? hele over to hautelook which just kicked off a huge sale this morning. a quick peek revealed over 100 styles from saucy swimwear to letarte's lovely tunics for 55% off!

if you are not a member, simply register at hautelook to access the sale. alas, no returns are allowed so click over to letarte's size chart to help you select the best fit while shopping.

• sale dates: now to sat, feb 6th @ 8:59a pst