happy hale*days 08: keiki edition

the official holiday season is upon us so i hope you enjoy today's kickoff of holiday finds collected throughout the year. the economic uncertainty means many of us will be shopping less so consider this a friendly reminder to shop locally when possible - be it your favorite island maker or spending your dollars at a neighborhood shop.

alrighty, on to the good stuff . . .

1 - make waves with the new eco-friendly in-house line from organic keiki (boy's tee here).

2 - island fishtales introduces new gyotaku prints and colorways to its homegrown collection (free shipping on orders over $50).

3 - lucky pebble offers up a handcrafted cuddly duo perfect for playtime.

4 - delightful designs from jolie + jane embrace all that is sweet about childhood (available from cupcake boutique at ward warheouse which is offering free shipping on small items until dec 7th).

5 - inspire tiny recyclers to become little builders at the beach with green toys' sand play set made from recycled milk jugs.

6 - make reading fun with nemu*nemu, a locally produced comic that chronicles the everyday adventures of two bff's and their stuffed pups.

7 - create crafty christmas surprises (and thank you cards for the pile of presents) with niko art's charming rubber stamps.

8 - cupcake also stocks tiny toms, the wee addition of toms shoes who gives a pair of shoes to children around the world for every pair purchased.

shop letarte opening

the once sleepy beach town of paia has been abuzz with the opening of letarte's flagship boutique earlier this week. the letarte 'ohana (lisa designs the luxe swimwear line while sister michele handles all the behind-the-scenes business) designed the shop with an eye on sustainability including eco-friendly paint and lighting while offering packaging made from post-consumer recycled materials to tote your purchases home.

ana from letarte was kind enough to send along peeks from the 2009 collection which is already on the rack in the new shop. does anyone else think letarte's modern take of gorgeous island inspired patterns would be equally lovely at home?

peacock bikini

kenneth jay lane for letarte

handblock fish print one-piece

maya tunic

letarte surfboard

lisa & michele

the paia shop also stocks keiki line petite letarte, alora ambiance home fragrance, claus porto soaps, golden child jewelry, in2 design lariats, t-luxury & more.

• where: 24 baldwin avenue, paia
• fyi: 10% of purchases during opening week will be donated to surfrider's maui chapter.

p.s. off-island fans can scoop up select styles from the 09 collection in the newly relaunched online shop.

weekly sales sheet

hinu jewelry * ecostyle * midori aurora

happy anniversary to the butik which is celebrating two years of stylish offerings with a storewide sale! stop by and save 20% off everything in-store including sale items.

• when: today, nov 21st & sat, nov 22nd
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

on saturday, fashionista's market throws its final sale of the year filled with big markdowns during its xmas blowout. save up to 60% off clothing, accessories & gifts plus an additional 25% off designer denim.

you will also have a chance to indulge in love luna's facial bar and scoop up beauty treats from maleana and indie goods from agent lola, pure joy adornment, recycled sweetheart & sola2.

a portion of the proceeds will benefit the lokahi giving project.

• when: sat, nov 22nd - 8a to 2p
• where: manoa ballroom, japanese cultural center, 2454 south beretania street

the monthly rock shop returns to thirtyninehotel featuring designs from isidra custom cuts, michelle leong, and 'oiwi ocean gear plus big deals on electric, gravis ($5 sneaks) and vestal ($30 watches).

p.s. bring your gently worn castoffs to swap and refresh your closet with new to you clothing without spending a dime.

• when: sat, nov 22nd - 12p to 4p
• where: 39 north hotel street

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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.

soh magical holiday sale

stop by the so'mace lifestyle gallery later today to scoop up design deals during the honolulu showroom's holiday open house. it's the kickoff of a month long sale of designer kaypee soh's modern tropical home decor collection featuring savings of up to 50% off on everything from artwork to pillows.

also stopping by: jewelry designer stacey lee who will be showing off all her latest looks during tonight's event. fyi - score a complimentary pair of earrings with purchases of $50 or more!

• when: today, nov 19th - 4p to 8p
• where: 1115 young street
• sale dates: now to mon, dec 15th