sponger's paradise

no trip home is complete without a stop at turbo surf. yep, i married a sponger and since all his bodyboarding gear was stolen on our last trip to the islands it's safe to say that we will be stocking up on everything he needs to hit the surf.

the guys at turbo are super nice and you just may bump into mike stewart when you're there. for those of you who may be just as clueless as i was once upon a time, mike stewart (as my other half described in a hushed & reverent voice), is the michael jordan of bodyboarding. he is also a nice guy and actually spent time helping my fella pick out his fins, etc. so i guess he has a future in retail if this bodyboarding thing doesn't work out.

anyhoo, turbo's new and improved online store was recently launched so now you surf the internet and get geared up without leaving your home.

{update | jan 2010: alas, it appears that turbo has closed its shop on kapahulu and relocated to australia}

janet jewelry redux

there's always something fresh happening over at janet jewelry, which must make her an inspired and busy bee with all the new goodies that are being created in her nyc workshop. one of the newer designs are these tablet necklaces that can be customized with your favorite someone's name or a word that just makes you happy.

and for the girl who can never have too many earrings, be sure to click over before thu, aug 31st when janet's earring clearance comes to an end. there are lots to choose from (like these pretty mother of pearl drops) but quantities are limited so don't procrastinate.

another aloha friday

flying into hawaii on aloha friday will be a nice treat for this homesick islander. those of you who have been stopping by h|h for the last few months already know how much i love the bargains to be found at sierra trading post. now that a few more have joined us, i guess it's time to let them in on the secret too.

if you need to update your aloha friday wardrobe, click over to stp and take a peek at the latest arrivals from kahala. my other half's vintage collection primarily consists of the bold graphic designs from the 60's, but i do dig this contemporary aloha shirt with its diamond head & waikiki beachboys print.

go hawaii

 

well, i'm finally off on a long awaited trip home and have a list a mile long of things to check out during my short but sweet visit. h|h will still be updated so don't forget to check in to see what's new with a few of my favorite islanders.

one thing that i will be stocking up on while i'm home is hawaiian blend suncare. i first spotted it at longs a few years ago and it is the. best. sunscreen. ever. it smells just like hawaii and the ingredients are top notch (you'll have to take my word for it since i left my last tube at a hotel by accident, but believe me when i say that i am the kind of girl who knows her ingredients and this is good stuff).

you can find hawaiian blend at longs (of course) and the abc stores. why, it's even available for our friends down in guam. if you can't get to the nearest pacific island then hele over to their e-store.

paging dr. jacoby

i'll be the first to admit that the hawaiian sunset wall mural available at urban outfitters is not for everyone, but since this retro take on the accent wall reminds me of the island inspired office of one dr. jacoby, resident of the quirky tv town, twin peaks (aka the best show ever), up it goes.

the folks at urban outfitters must agree with me that it would be overkill in a hawaii home since they don't ship it to the islands, but you may be able to pull it off if your mainland home has a kitschy or modern vibe.