paper palace

poppy

today's etsy find is ohmymia's little design shop stocked with the prettiest paper goods. ohmymia made its debut last year when merriam, the honolulu freelance graphic designer behind the line, decided to leave the frenzy of the ad world behind to spend more time with her growing family. lucky for us, she decided to stick with her craft and start her own design house close to home (the company is named after one of her children).

custom wedding invites are the specialty of the house and merriam expertly styles a contemporary look while still retaining the feel of a good old fashioned romance.

love birds

fish note card

haute mama

for those of us not in the wedding market, a small selection of everyday note cards assembled into sweet shapes from a mosaic of papers and embellished with a single swarovski crystal are also available. oh, and if you are smitted with the hand screened haute mama tees, just know that they are limited in number since merriam plans to focus on the stationery side of her business.

click over to ohmymia's etsy shop for a peek at the entire collection!

ali'i kula lavender says i do

if your heart swoons for the lavender fields of provence but your other half insists on a beachside ceremony, it's time to click over to ali'i kula lavender which has opened up its maui farm to woo island brides and grooms with a dreamy alternative straight out of a jane austen novel.

the upcountry locale is suited for intimate weddings (50 to 120 guests) and the ten acre site offers both privacy and panoramic views all the way down to the pacific. it's a romantic compromise which all your guests are sure to remember and one that will make for a lovely backdrop for the official photographic record of your big day. 

the royal gazebo or estate lookout can be booked à la carte or via one of akl's wedding packages which includes a helping hand to coordinate all the details.

p.s. save 10% on wedding packages booked before june! contact akl for details.

springtime at maui thing

aloha da

gather 'round for a peek at the freshly stocked springtime designs in maui thing's online shop!

to honor the annual whale migration to the islands, maui thing designed this happy whale tee (keiki style shown below, m's here) which reminds me of approaching monstro the whale's spooky opening that swallows up riders whole during pinocchio's daring journey at disneyland . . . albeit in a much friendlier package!

save the whales

doodle + flower tree

in other news, reservations are now available to host your very own maui thing party. it's another twist on the home party made famous by tupperware with the maui designed clothing collective bringing their goods to you along with light pupus for a private showing of their latest styles. and, because maui thing is all about doing good, 10% of sales will be donated to the non-profit organization of your choice.

click rewind to learn more about maui thing!

kahala spring 2008 collection

miro

while visiting my mom earlier this year, i happened upon a story on the rebirth of the kahala sportswear line (which became part of tori richard a few years ago). the design that caught my eye was kahala's homage to mid-century style (shown above) perfect for hipsters seeking to revisit the cocktail culture of the rat pack. my curiosity was piqued so enjoy this little show and tell of the venerable alohawear brand!

say goodbye to the tired reverse print seen on every other island "suit" and visitor industry worker bees and hello to a spring collection that has recaptured the line's iconic look from back in the day with a renewed focus on pattern and design.

native

nuku hiva

surf spots

an ala moana shop is in the works and set to open in the new nordy's wing this month, however, if you can't make it to the flagship store, the best online selection seems to be stocked at zappos and aloha shirt shop.

weekly sales sheet

treat yourself to a malie kauai island ambiance reed diffuser and score a complimentary hand soap ($18 value).

• secret code: mom
• expires: sat, may 10th

stop by the lily lotus boutique in kaimuki this weekend to save 10-30% on select yoga gear, jewelry and gifts for mom.

• when: now to sun, may 11th
• where: 1127 12th avenue

janet jewelry is on the move which means everything in the shop is 15% off until moving day!

• secret code: movingsale08
• expires: mon, jun 30th