happy hale*days 08: joie studio giveaway!

tina from la-based paper goods line joie studio wanted to help readers start the new year right and has sent along two sets of her limited edition 2009 menagerie letterpress calendar (retail: $18). each month features an antique illustration of a happy creature to help pass the days, and fans of tina's gorgeous stationery will recognize a few friendly faces, from flamingos to peacocks, that have graced earlier collections.

two winners will be chosen so read on for the skinny on how to enter . . .

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by sun, dec 21st - midnight hst
• please put joie studio holiday giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• previous h|h winners are not eligible

p.s. email subscribers - simply hit reply and follow the instructions for a chance to win.

{update: winner list posted}

happy hale*days 08: nalu edition

1 - towel off with raymond pettibon's whimsical design (part of the art basel 09 series at target) then hang this oversized delight out to dry for all to see.

2 - surfer girls get the letterpress treatment via byvik ink's cheery holiday greetings. (m's design here; p.s. wed, dec 17th is the last day to order for holiday delivery).

3 - coola's sport sunscreen sports a high spf, an endorsement from the american lifeguard association, and organic extracts (hold the parabens and paba) to pamper parched skin while it protects. (fyi - everyday spf can be had in mango and plumeria scents)

4 - local artist john c elliott's handpainted tubetops put a wearable twist on original surf art.

5 - paddlers will heart the graphic pop of 'oiwi ocean gear's stand tee.

6 - heather brown's delightful birdies make a happy appearance on her very merry chocolate trees surfboard (available at chinatown boardroom).

7 - hit the surf in old school style with sig zane's kai palaoa waiuli board shorts.

8 - a groovy rainbow of sorbet waves channel a retro polynesian pop vibe in phoenix artist jason hill's limited edition screen print.

happy hale*days 08: mele edition

hello again! i had hoped to post while i was away but the best place to write had zero wifi access while the house of wifi was also home to an enchanting new baby who is infinitely more entertaining than the internet.

let's continue with the holiday roundup of island style finds!

1 - pint sized xmas cheer compliments of sweet blossoms' delightful table top topiary ($50). the kapahulu florist sources locally grown greens from island farms and is offering readers a 10% discount when mentioning h|h! (fyi - allow two days for order turnaround)

2 - hable construction's canoeing snowmen stocking sold out quickly last year and is happily back in stock (shown above: hawaii holiday : surfing santa : coral). even better, knock 25% off on all regular priced merchandise during the ongoing holiday sale.

• secret code: save
• expires: thu, jan 8th

3 - sing-a-long to jack johnson's acoustic version of "rudolph the red nosed reindeer" recently released on this warm december, a brushfire holiday vol. 1. (or, download on itunes).

4 - hula beach ceramics' delicate handcrafted conch shell ornaments ($5 for two) are budget-friendly beach bling for your tree.

5/9 - joie studio's letterpress has been busy churning out the holiday 08 collection plus a gorgeous 2009 menagerie desktop calendar. and, happy news for paper goods fans, tina from joie is also offering h|h readers 20% off online orders over $18!

• secret code: aloha
• expires: sat, dec 20th

6 - add a delightfully modern take on xmas & new year's greetings compliments of kat uno's stylish island girls. (alas, kat's etsy shop is temporarily closed so you'll have to hele over to alliway at ward warehouse to scoop up your favorite designs)

7 - vintage fabric embellishes tori higa's sweet mele kalikimaka cards.

8 - big island artist caren loebel-fried boxes up hawaiian style block print holiday wishes.

p.s. click over to the kokua hawaii foundation who recently kicked off a simplify the holidays campaign with kanu hawaii filled with tips on greening your celebration.

happy hale*days 08: kitchen edition

this will be short and sweet since thanksgiving plans have begun to distract me (on the menu: kalua turkey, garlic whipped potatoes, artichoke parmesan soudough stuffing & pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream). since i am still gathering edible ideas, enjoy this abbreviated roundup of fun foodie finds for the kitchen!

1 - if you giggled with me at the popular sumo match salt & pepper shakers featured last year, you will be delighted with its 2008 successor - the adorable hawaiian kiss s&p set.

2 - grab the icing and bake up a united 50th state with a copper hawaii cookie cutter.

3 - add a bit of handmade style to tabletop offerings with ceramist marissa domanski's gorgeous swirl bowl (available at maui hands).

4 - edible hawaiian islands offers up page after page of behind-the-scenes peeks of hawaii's culinary community.

5 - delight your favorite paddler with wooden napkin rings carved in the shape of canoes and paddles from soha.

6 - the kcc culinary arts team puts a healthy twist on island style favorites with a dash of aloha cookbook.

wishing everyone a very happy thanksgiving filled with good eats made with love!

p.s. my inbox has been flooded with black friday sales news so check in tomorrow for the full scoop.

{update | nov 27th: whoops! number order has been corrected}

simply embellish designs

2009 botanical wall calendar

today's etsy find is the lovely handmade paper goods line created by designer karen perreira of simply embellish. the shop is stocked with a mix of stylish stationary with a contemporary flourish and i suspect many offerings will find their way to the gift list of readers on the hunt for budget-friendly holiday surprises.

the 2009 calendar ($15) is a double design fix helping you track your days while adding a splash of color to your office space. it's also a fabulous stocking stuffer for those hard to shop for gifts - teachers, co-workers, hostess, etc. holiday greetings get a modern update (many card sets thoughtfully include return address labels to help you avoid hand cramps and the monotony of jotting down your details over and over again) while personalized sticker packs (loving the surfer design!) pretty up everything from snail mail to homemade treats.

surfer * tomato * monogram * mod trees

and, if you require something special, you will be happy to know that custom orders are welcome - simply convo karen for details.

click over to the simply embellish etsy shop to take a peek at the entire collection!

p.s. karen also keeps a blog which serves as an online inspiration board filled with fabulous indie finds.