toast halloween giveaway

they're back! jeremy & michelle from toast recently released the annual halloween edition of the boo!zu boys (better known to fans as jax, cross, vein & frank). originally inspired by japanese folk tales, toast's handcrafted quartet are meant to be a sweet talisman to ward off rainclouds and woo the sun's rays.

the snack-sized creatures are available individually ($6) or as a set ($20) which just happens to be toast's halloween treat for one lucky oahu reader game to venture to toast's kaimuki studio for pickup!

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, oct 8th
• please put toast halloween giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: oahu peeps only, please

winner will be announced on friday.

good luck!

{update: winner list posted}

new peeks: lily lotus fall 2009

dragon v-neck

momi from lily lotus kindly sent along peeks of the yoga lifestyle label's gorgeous fall 09 collection recently. the honolulu line's mantra continues to keep the wearer's well-being in mind blending style with comfort so you can go from the studio to the street without any fuss.

this time around there's an abundance of goodness from the always popular karmic bling to cheeky new graphics and a sweet mendhi design in a charming nod to yoga's roots. for those who prefer to practice their asanas wrapped in more simplicity, autumn offerings also include stylish tanks and wraps cut from bamboo knit (naturally anti-bacterial) in a cozy palette perfect for autumn's approaching cool down.

more peeks below . . .

buddha is my omboy + gigi mendhi

bamboo racerback

bamboo wrap

in addition to bamboo, many of the designs are offered in eco-friendly 100% organic jersey and everything continues to be made in the usa.

fall 09 styles can be found in the online shop (u.s. orders over $100 receive complimentary shipping) as well as at one of the many neighborhood stockists. or hele over to the lily lotus boutique and say hello!

• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: mon to sun, 10a to 5p

{update | 2011: lily lotus has relocated over the ko'olaus and can now be found at kailua town center, 609 kailua road, suite 102}

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

and the winner is . . .

andy from vancouver, bc! is it wrong to envy that toast's adorable woodland creatures heart stumps will be calling lovely british columbia home soon?

many mahalos to everyone who dropped their name into the proverbial hat. all four limited edition favor designs can be found in toast's online shop as well as at their kaimuki studio:

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p

congratulations, andy!

{mahalo jeremy & michelle for spoiling the h|h 'ohana with your fabulous designs!}

woodland creatures giveaway

it may only be the opening week of august but the sound of school bells can already be heard around the islands. enter toast who has a sweet & savory way to make the transition back to school a bit more pleasant with their adorable woodland creatures heart stump favors.

a complete limited edition set featuring all four cuddly creatures will delight one lucky reader, but only if you follow the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, aug 6th
• please put woodland creatures giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household

click back on friday to find out if you are the lucky winner!

{update: winner list has been posted}