sweet baby snaps

today's etsy find is the adorable snappables, a homegrown keiki line launched earlier this month by local girl sheila rich who began crafting the sweet felt snaplets as a way to add some handmade love to her baby daughter's wardrobe.

the result: a capsule collection of onesies and mini tees stylishly upgraded with a little felted flair that can be switched out with a quick snap. the genius part is that your little one's favorite snaplets can grow with her from onesie to lap tee to toddler togs. the thoughtful design deserves extra credit for both its versatility and because a set of interchangeable snappables is a winning solution for families living with limited drawer space.

each snappable includes your choice of two snaplets with additional felt delights priced just right for pinched pocketbooks. in addition to pint-sized wearables (newborn to 18 months), headbands and tote bags are also in the mix with organic onesies on the way. custom orders are also welcome if you require something extra special.

hele over to the snappables etsy shop to take a peek at the entire line!

p.s. sheila and her 'ohana are currently touring the mainland so orders will not ship out until early april.

wings hawaii spring fling

a quick click over to wings hawaii revealed a number of new jewelry designs have arrived in the online shop. the talented wings team has been playing with puka shells turning the seaside findings into glamorous puka diamond rings, bezel set pendants, and double puka ti leaf bangles with a lovely organic shape that results when gold filled wire is wrapped around a ti leaf stalk and hand hammered to coax out its curves.

be sure to take a peek at the fabulous spinning ring design which adds a playful twist to rocking multiple bands on your digit(s).

alas, not much new to report in the wardrobe department, however a handful of hand screened styles, like the sweet angel wings hoodie (made with a blend of organic cotton and recycled poly), are marked down 25% off.

three ways to shop: online / stockists / showroom:

• where: 375 west kuiaha road, haiku
• shop hours: mon to fri, 9a to 4p & sat/sun, 9a to 1p

{update | feb 2011: wings moved its flagship shop to lovely little paia town last year and can now be found at 71 baldwin avenue}

girl's day sale at sig zane

sig zane is celebrating girl's day with a 25% off sale so enjoy this timely peek of recent arrivals to the online shop.

1 - sig zane's pu'umanawale'a print adds a modern abstract touch to the nohonaohae dress ($89).

2 - the strappy ho'ike ($125) looks even lovelier with the muted colorways of the kamakalaukoa design.

3 - the unisex mohalapua popoua wallet ($135) also doubles as a luxe leather checkbook holder.

4 - hula girl style compliments of the kapo'ulakina'u backstage bag ($45).

5 - stash your change in the liko'ula punahoa coin purse ($12).

the fellas are also welcome to shop the sale which is stocked with lots of new designs:

6 - holualoa's famous coffee blossoms wrap around the kehaukea aloha shirt ($79).

7 - big island hillsides roll across the pu'umanawale'a pullover ($79).

8 - the year of the ox design ($26) honors the sz 'ohana with a graphic take on china's bountiful rice fields.

9 - koa leaves and crescent moons mingle on the kamakalaukoa tee ($26).

the three day sale is exclusive to sz's online shop so hele over for the best selection!

• when: today to wed, mar 4th - 5p hst
• fyi: discount will be automatically applied at checkout

p.s. big island readers can opt to pick up their order at sig zane's hilo flagship by entering coupon code hilo at checkout (sale orders will be ready for pickup on fri, mar 6th).

stacia spring 2009

surfrider hoodie

stacy johnson, the la-based creator of stacia, also happens to pen a blog which is a most insightful read for anyone curious about life behind-the-scenes of an indie designer. the spring 09 collection has finally jumped from sketch pad to the rack and this season's kaleidoscopic colorways are inspired by both the retro fabulousness of palm springs (lilly, neutra & pucci) and the tropical glamour of stacy's island home (chameleon, ti leaf & sea salt).

stacia's spacedye knits continue to be a stylish addition to both color-happy wardrobes and neutral closets yearning for an occasional hit of textile whimsy while more eco-friendly textiles have been introduced into the mix with soybean and seaweed fibers now being coaxed along with silky bamboo into modern silhouettes designed for sophisticated yet sustainable coastal living.

behold more spring 09 looks below:

flutter wrap dress + long scarf

yoke vee

alas, the stacia label is still nowhere to be found in stacy's home state so click over to the online shop to take a peek or hit the stockist list if you call the mainland home.

p.s. swooning over the earrings? 'tis the work of misa jewelry, yet another island talent who calls la la land home.

coffee break

get your coffee fix without worrying about the pricey latte factor with a little help from the big island's sasaki creations who offers handmade totes constructed of recycled coffee bean bags sourced from local farms. crafter barb sasaki rebrews sturdy burlap castoffs in a mix of styles from everyday handbags to market totes strong enough to haul groceries home.

the bags have become popular souvenirs since they were introduced last year and are a recent arrival to the hawaii state art museum gift shop.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek!