and the winner is . . .

barbara from texas whose nest will be welcoming heather brown's turquoise waters print to one of its walls soon!

the number of notes arriving in my mailbox daily proved that heather's art has the sweetest way of wooing smiles from fans around the islands and far across the pacific. alas, there was only one print to share but you can still find a framed edition of those delightful waves in heather's online shop.

happy congratulations barbara!

{mahalo nui to heather for sharing a little loveliness from her collection!}

p.s. no scoop this week since my internet connection took an unexpected siesta making me too tardy to gather up possibilities. happy weekend!

heather brown giveaway

last week passed in a blur with my little macbook finding its way to the genius bar for two dates then prepping for a much anticipated getaway up the coast so my mister could race in his first triathlon. i was hoping to squeeze in a koa frame rehab for our lovely new heather brown linocut print somewhere during his hiatus week but, alas, it was not to be.

even though it remains unframed, the pretty blues of heather's turquoise waters make me so very happy, and heather sweetly sent along an extra print (signed & numbered) with my order to share with a reader! only 40 were printed in heather's north shore studio earlier this summer so this is quite a delightful way to say hello august!, wouldn't you agree?

find all the fine print after the jump!

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aloha friday scoop

offline life kept me unexpectedly preoccupied these past few days so, combined with feeling less than inspired of late, i must apologize for my lack of posts this week. one of my highlights was befriending this delicous garlic bread recipe by the barefoot contessa in the kitchen. chop, sauté, spread, bake & enjoy!

tomorrow is the official play date for the cupcake pop-up with 10% off all keiki charm from the boutique (including fishtales, jolie + jane, mi cielo & moopiland), plus the chance to scoop up little delights from our friends at miemiko atelier, my little love, shop toast & more.

p.s. first 150 guests score tote bags & cupcake pops!

• when: sat, jul 23rd - 11a to 5:30p
• where: pre-function gallery @ waikiki edition, 1775 kalakaua avenue
• tix: $8 grownups & ages 6+ (purchase online and save $1)

collectors will be bidding away during the 6th ever hawaiian islands vintage surf auction. peek old school boards and collectibles (save those stickers, kids!) and say hello to artist heather brown when you shop the surf fair.

p.s. off island peeps can bid via absentee proxy or online during the live auction (4p hst).

• when: sat, jul 29th - 10a to 7:30p
• where: galleria hall & pikake room @ blaisdell center

only a week remains for oahu candy geeks to stock up on sweet paradise chocolatier's handmade confections before the kailua shop shuts its doors and moves to maui.

• when: now to sat, jul 30th
• where: 20 kainehe street, kailua
• shop hours: tue to sat, 11a to 6p

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island crush: feather flourish

i have shied away from all things feathery since the valley girl barrette religiously worn in the fourth grade . . . and then i spied modern philosophy's drop back feather lariat.

the plumed beauties are an unexpected play on the feather trend, and the perfect foil for a summery updo and peekaboo back.

$125 in-store at the butik.

aloha friday scoop

my late night fact checking of yesterday's post = #fail! {blush} the cupcake pop-up is actually next weekend, but take advantage of my whoops and reserve a spot before mommy & me tea times and paper silhouette portraits are all booked up.

ooh la la! family sunday at the academy of arts celebrates bastille day with french lessons, fresh made crêpes, and an introduction to pétanque.

• when: sun, jul 17th - 11a to 3p
• where: 900 south beretania street
• tix: free! (donations welcome)

say hello to h|h friends christie shinn, heather brown, [ki-ele], noelani designs, and stacey lee designs during the 14th annual haleiwa arts festival.

p.s. hot club of hulaville performs on sunday afternoon!

• when: sat, jul 16th - 10a to 6p & sun, jul 17th - 10a to 5p
• where: haleiwa beach park

meet keiki photographer rita coury during her mahalo showcase filled with the sweetest images snapped since making oahu home. plus, double your dollars during the one night only sale on gift certificates for mama & newborn portraits!

• when: sat, jul 16th - 6p to 9p
• where: cupola theater @ honolulu design center, 1250 kapiolani blvd

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