Nov 9 
san francisco fashionistas take note . . . bliss lau is bringing her sumptuous island inspired leather goods collection to the bay area this weekend for a little early bird holiday sale. handbags, belts and jewelry are yours for the taking at up to 35% off!
Nov 8 
peekaboo sock bunny
it's etsy day! continuing with yesterday's keiki theme, these adorable handcrafted sock creatures would be so much fun for the little ones on your holiday list. the collection is whipped up by talented kailua crafter denise mollison who transforms the humble sock into a rainbow of cuddly creatures.
i am loving the peekaboo sock bunny which would be perfectly paired with pat the bunny (one of my favorite books from small kid time). and, if you're looking to go green this year, take a peek at max the organic sock puppy and the rest of his eco-friendly pals.
max
color bears
and, for those who insist on gifting toys that will educate the tots on their list, look no further than a set of color bears which helps little ones learn the difference between red and blue with their deceptively cute exteriors. it's a bit of a splurge but a layaway option is available for all the sock toys stocked in denise's etsy shop.
Nov 7 
raise your hand if one of your favorite parts of the holidays is tackling a crafty project or two. i must confess to spending endless hours every holiday surrounded by a ring of rubber stamps, glue sticks, ribbons galore, and various accoutrements from my crafty arsenal (project 07: pom-pom garland!). if handmade holiday cards are your thing, this year consider adding a few extra cards so you can send along some holiday cheer via keiki cards.
the oahu-based non-profit mails out handmade greeting cards every week to over 400 children fighting life threatening illnesses. you can imagine how many cards are required to keep all those mailboxes filled with handmade goodness especially since it can be a time intensive process. and, since kids always want to join the fun this time of year, this is a great project to involve little ones at home or at school.
the holiday season also means keiki cards is gathering up donations to gift the children on their list with a surprise from santa's elves. donations of toys &/or gift cards are welcome or, if you prefer, you can also sponsor a child. click over to the website for more details.
{update | jan 2010: keiki cards closed in 2008 due to lack of funding}
Nov 6 
ola recently unveiled pretty new packaging and intoxicating fragrances like sandalwood verbena, jasmine neroli and coffee chocolate across their tropical spa line. the big island company scores extra points for working with local farmers which allows ola to whip up their cane sugar scrubs, creme lotions and other bath goodies with sustainable ingredients grown in hawaii.
and, robin from ola has sent along a sweet deal to help h|h readers get a jumpstart on the holiday madness. save 30% on the entire line, including the oh so indulgent and gift worthy lauhala wrapped spa treats, stocked in ola's online shop when you enter the code below at checkout!
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Nov 2 
rockabella jewels + tamara catzkristel from rockabella recently buzzed me about tomorrow night's muse event hosted by modern pacific weddings, smart magazine, and downtown @ hsam. the fashion show shines the spotlight on designer gowns by maui's tamara catz (plus nicole miller, jules bly, and kirstie kelly of the disney fairy tale weddings collection) versatile enough for both brides and fashionistas making the rounds of black tie bashes this holiday season.
rockabella jewels will also be in the house with new designs and there will be eco-friendly ideas on how to make your own soirées a bit more green.
and, if you are planning a destination wedding to the islands, be sure to click over to modern pacific weddings which is honolulu's newest one stop bridal shop. mpw will also host a trunk show featuring a few muse designers at their charming on-site lounge next week.
{update | jan 2010: modern pacific weddings closed up shop last year}
rockabella jewels, tamara catz, wedding 
