and the winners are . . .

marybeth of honolulu who scored the valentine edition of toast's mini pop and apple of my eye love fruit! while erin of yakima and liane of hermosa beach will each be charmed by a scented sweet berry.

mahalo to everyone who entered! the valentine goodies can be scooped up online or hele over to the wedding café at ward warehouse, the menehune mac factory store, or stop by toast's new kaimuki showroom and say hello:

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p

congratulations, marybeth, erin & liane!

{mahalo jeremy & michelle!}

toast valentine giveaway

toast has just released a collection of pretty in pink treats just in time for valentine's day! li hing gummy apples are the secret surprise inside the apple of my eye love fruits! while candy hearts fill toast's signature mini pops bottle. and, the latest offerings from the toast workshop are scented sweet berry charms made to dangle from your keychain or rearview mirror.

jeremy and michelle, toast's crafty creators, want to share some handmade love with the h|h 'ohana and are giving away one set of mini pops & love fruits! plus two sweet berry charms scented in either strawberry or vanilla (three winners in all).

with valentine's day wooing sweethearts everywhere on saturday, the deadline to drop your name in the hat is midnight tonight so hele on and:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by midnight hst
• please put toast valentine giveaway in the subject
• fyi - note if you prefer the set or charm
• one entry per person/household

check in tomorrow to find out if cupid struck you with his arrow!

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

{update: winner list posted}

sweet nothings roundup

with valentine's on the calendar for next weekend, enjoy a show and tell of lovely goods to add a little sweetness to your day!

1 - maui jewelry designer kira ferrer hand stamps a secret message in the you are loved sterling bangle.

2 - delight your keiki with the crochet cuteness of berrysprite's red velvet cupcake.

3 - simply embellish's valentine note set asks to be sealed with a kiss.

4 - champagne toasts get some extra sparkle via space moderne's handcrafted wine tote.

5 - decorate your love nest with lisa brodinski's sweetly titled photographic blossom.

6 - honolulu jewelry designer stacey lee's pink tourmaline drops dazzle with glittering gold leaves.

7 - sweet love tags by simply embellish perk up valentine treat bags.

8 - indulge in gourmet cheesecake bites without waiting to be buzzed to your table.

9 - lilikoi fruit tints honolulu cookie company's yummy chocolate dipped shortbread hearts.

10 - design lovely turns the traditional valentine into a hawaiian love note (print your own here).

11 - craft your own st. valentine's surprise with a swath of denyse schmidt's county fair fabric (the pear tulip medallion is a pretty hawaiian quilt dopplegänger).

12 - style your sweetheart in a long sleeved aloha shirt from sig zane.

13 - candy grams go gourmet compliments of sweet paradise chocolatier's handmade confections.

14 - for the family man - anje design's engraved washers keeps your 'ohana close to his heart.

15 - warm island wood inlays offset sturdy metal in hawaiian titanium rings handcrafted tribal collection.

and the winner is . . .

dale of honolulu! hope you enjoy the sweet & savory bites filling toast's yummy cheer mini pops.

mahalo to everyone who entered! click over to the online shop to order or hele over to the wedding café at ward warehouse or menehune mac (including the holiday pop-up shops at kahala & windward malls) to scoop up sets for gifting and celebrating.

congratulations, dale!

p.s. fans will be able to scoop up the entire collection of handmade delights and fun finds (including a geeky yet sweet led xmas tree) at toast's soon-to-open storefront in kaimuki (stay tuned for details).

{mahalo jeremy & michelle!}

happy hale*days 08: toast giveaway!

with the holidays fast approaching, a welcome distraction from all the madness kicks off this week with a handful of delightful giveaways!

first up: the toast team has put their own spin on merrymaking with a holiday edition of their popular mini pops filled with sweet treats or savory local munchies. they make fantastic stocking stuffers (especially if that secret santa exchange has got you stumped) and cheery party favors to ring in the new year.

one lucky winner will score both yummy sets (retail: $44) to gift or enjoy all to themselves (your secret is safe with me).

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by tue, dec 16th - midnight hst
• please put toast holiday giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• previous h|h winners are not eligible

hele back on wednesday for the winner and a preview of the next goodie to be given away.

p.s. email subscribers - simply hit reply and follow the above instructions to throw your name in the giveaway hat.

{update: winner list posted}