under the waterfalls n rainbows

fresh pick

today's etsy find is waterfalls *n* rainbows, the nine month old keiki clothing line by honolulu designer wendy yoshioka. by day wendy teaches ukulele at her 'ohana's renowned music studio and in her spare time her fashion degree goes into overtime via her bubbly collection which embraces the sweet side of every little girl.

wendy originally started out on ebay and just last week opened up an etsy shop stocked with her cheerful confections. all of the garments are handmade and feature precocious details like cascades of ruffles and virtually indestructible serged and french seams. add wendy's flair for mixing patterns (she is also a fan of kokka fabrics from japan) and all the elements come together to create frocks with a childlike charm worthy of a storybook adventure.

anna wrap dress

sasha

all of wendy's designs are made to order and are available in a range of sizes (12m to 7y) so prepare yourself for the fun that is wrapping a measuring tape around your little one for a perfect fit. and, if you have an idea for something even more one of a kind for your keiki, you will be pleased to learn that custom designs are also welcome.

to celebrate the opening of her etsy shop, wendy has offered readers a 15% discount on all etsy purchases made during the month of march so remember to mention h|h

when you place your order.

• secret code: hapahale
• expires: mon, mar 31st

wendy also has a blog so click over to take a peek into her world.

{mahalo kym!}

souvenir special

hawaii pillow

there were only a handful of readers when i first posted about this folksy embroidered hawaii pillow way back when, but i recently stumbled upon the makers' website and discovered that the hawaii design (one of many created for catstudio's geography collection) is now offered on everything from glassware to dishtowels.

and, as further evidence that it truly is a small world, while clicking around the website i learned that carmel swan (a former music exec turned textile artist) who owns catstudio with her husband, just happens to have a hawaii connection too.

hawaii glass

if you want to pick up one of these charming additions for your space just know that online orders have a $40 minimum however ground shipping is free.

p.s. you can shave a few dollars off the hawaii pillow (which takes 40+ hours to embroider by hand) by ordering direct.

at home with denise tjarks

hele on

designer denise tjarks has a stylish antidote for anyone who has hit her lifetime quota of oohing over kitchenware, candles, and cosmetics at a home party. handbag lovers on kauai can now gather up their favorite ladies for a private trunk show filled with selections fresh from the designer's garden isle atelier.

designs range from vintage to contemporary so all your guests are sure to find something to swoon over, and the trunk show is a sweet solution for island bound brides searching for a different way to show their gratitude to their wedding party.

vintage maia + kate

the reward for the hostess? a gift certificate which can be redeemed during the party or donated to charity.

click rewind to learn more about denise.

a little lala b

eclipse + stix

today's etsy pick is lala b, a north shore jewelry designer who crafts lovely earrings out of koa wood. the shapes are modern and organic with just a touch of embellishment here and there. and, rather than using virgin wood, designer julie bonk works with salvaged koa from her husband's guitar and ukulele workshop.

turquoise tear + silver feather

prices start at $20 and complimentary shipping is included with etsy orders. shop online or when in kailua stop by mu'umu'u heaven to take a peek at the lala b collection.

a taste of fishcake

fishcake may be better known as one of the many ingredients in a bowl of saimin, but its latest incarnation is as the newest design shop in honolulu. the name is a holdover from the kibun fishcake factory which was a potential showroom site, and although the location was eventually nixed the name stuck.

the kaka'ako showroom is filled with a mix of modern and eclectic pieces sourced the world over from turkey to thailand including furnishings from italy's meridiani, handmade pottery and glass from vermont's simon pearce, and linens from india's abraham & thakore.

in addition, fishcake will shine the spotlight on contemporary artists from the islands via seasonal art exhibits in the showroom.

• where: 307c kamani street
• hours: tue - sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 11a to 4p