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vintage starfish

since i am signed up for apartment therapy's fall cure in hopes that a little hand holding will help me tidy up and refresh my home away from home, it seems only appropriate to share the gorgeous new(ish) pillow collection from honolulu designer kaypee soh today.

while swatches were previewed before the collection debuted at the made in hawaii festival, i completely spaced and forgot to feature the completed pillows which continue to reference the islands with tropical charm.

kaypee's use of cheerful turquoise never fails to make me swoon but fans of more traditional hawaiian motifs will want to check out the lovely muted kapa pattern which combines old school design with an elegant modernity. and, makeover artists will welcome the simple genius of the reversible patterns designed so that a quick flip updates your space without any additional fuss.

more peeks below . . .

kapa

elephant ear

starfish

the 100% linen pillows ($120) are constructed on oahu so your best bet is to hele over to so'mace to gather up your favorites.

• where: 1115 young street
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 3p

offline orders are also welcome so click for details on how to get your wish list dispatched to your door.

p.s. isla just posted a peek sharing all the fun during last sunday's shop day hosted by so'mace.

etsy scout: studio five-0

today's etsy find is handmade in the o.c. by studio five-0 designer anna marie who, after a frustrating search for island home goods with a more modern spin turned up empty, set about designing her own line. an interior design degree from fidm came in handy followed by a move to oahu to study architecture at u.h. where the principles of good design championed by one mentor became especially influential in her work.

it was upon returning to the mainland (with her maui-born hubby) when anna marie realized that affordable modern island decor was practically non-existent. with that discovery, the architect turned designer spent the past two years researching textile design, experimenting with screen printing, and perfecting samples for the launch of studio five-0.

plumeria + torch ginger coasters

while only a handful of designs are currently on offer, the first round from studio five-0 consists of totes and small accessories in addition to lovely reversible coasters ($12/set) printed with water-based inks in a fresh mix of tropical botanicals.

happily, pillows, linens and other home goods plus the introduction of more eco-friendly textiles are also on the drawing board.

until then, click over to studio five-0's etsy shop to take a peek at the debut collection!

introducing lovely clusters

today is usually reserved for etsy finds but instead i wanted to introduce you to lovely clusters, the recently launched, curated indie marketplace hosted by rachel of design lovely (based on maui) and vicki from simply hue. the idea for lovely clusters was the natural evolution of rachel's blog which is devoted to sharing a sweet fix of charming romantic finds (think anthropologie) discovered during her online wanderings.

as etsy and the many other online emporiums become crowded with sellers, it can be quite a time sap to click through page after page of possibilities searching for the perfect gem. luckily for those of us who swoon over pretty little things, lovely clusters edits out all the noise down to the most delightful handmade and vintage treasures. even better, you also have the option to fine tune your search by color or category which is how i found all of these lovely clusters-approved, island-inspired offerings.

designers interested in signing up will want to take a peek at the guidelines for more details. there is a limited complimentary listing plus a more expansive shop listing available for a small monthly fee. it does help to have an online shop, but if you need assistance setting one up, send a note to rachel who just happens to design websites during her day job.

p.s. be sure to click over to the design lovely etsy shop which is stocked with handmade note cards made by rachel.

sugarcane season

happy news for recessionistas! longtime h|h reader and sugarcane shopkeeper faith scheiblich recently sent along news of her recently opened consignment boutique in kaimuki. the former napa valley resident recently moved to the islands with her 'ohana and happened upon the perfect spot for sugarcane which is filled with previously loved home goods and clothing that hint of a sweet vintage beach cottage vibe.

in addition to the resale shop's rotating selection of edited offerings, sugarcane stocks housewares with a retro flair as well as new arrivals (expected in the next week or so) made in the islands including keiki wearables and handcrafted jewelry and accessories.

alas, no website yet so stop by the shop to take a peek at the budget-friendly bargains and say hello!

• where: 1137 11th avenue, suite 101, kaimuki
• shop hours: tue to sun, 11a to 7p

welcome to lilac ave

today's etsy find is the handcrafted home fragrance line from honolulu's lilac ave which specializes in soy-based scents packaged in a delightful array of vintage and recycled receptacles. deb, the sahm who launched lilac ave before moving to the islands earlier this summer, upcycles everything from candy tins to spaghetti jars and wine bottles to help close the loop and keep perfectly good things out of the landfill.

the charming and eclectic collection of clean burning soy candles are a sweet find for any handmade home and are joined by pretty soy tarts and reed diffusers scented in lemongrass, plumeria, and orange blossom. as an added bonus, lilac ave also offers a refill service to extend the life of each one-of-a-kind container.

take a peek at lilac ave's current offerings over in the official etsy shop.