etsy scout: mi cielo

faith from sugarcane tipped me off on mi cielo's playful onesies, and the honolulu line's adorable appliqués made it a shoo-in for today's etsy find. a few months into new mommyhood, kayo, mi cielo's crafty creator, soon tired of her baby boy's basic onesies and lap tees and began hand stitching felted flair to add a bit of variety to his wardrobe.

naptime sewing sessions eventually resulted in stacks of embellished togs, and, at the behest of her hubby, kayo decided to offer mi cielo to a wider audience who would appreciate the giggly happiness of childhood that her designs capture so delightfully.

superhero panda * rainbow whale * gecko

inspired by her new(ish) island home, kayo recently added a hawaii collection to the line-up, and offers the option to personalize designs for your favorite little one. all of mi cielo's creatures can be ordered on onesies as well as tees for toddlers and even grown-ups, and organic alternatives are currently being explored for parents who prefer pesticide-free cotton next to their little one's tender skin.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek, however take note that designs are made to order with an estimated 10 day turnaround time (prior to shipping). oahu peeps can also find mi cielo at sugarcane in kaimuki and baby awearness in manoa.

p.s. order up three or more items and score complimentary shipping. more details here.

new peeks: maui thing

wailuku bridge

maui thing, the designer collective offering screenprinted "clothing with a conscience", has become a favorite of maui residents since its launch and just marked the one year anniversary of its flagship shop this summer.

happily, the line continues to hatch community-minded missives wrapped in fresh island design that distills local culture, environmental thoughts, and playful branded looks into stylish and reasonably priced wearables for the modern 'ohana.

more peeks below . . .

kopiko * crane * apapane

honu

drive aloha * clean oceans

hele over to the mt boutique (shown above) to scoop up the latest designs and say hello, or hit the online shop which offers complimentary shipping on all orders shipped to a maui mailbox.

• where: 7 north market street, wailuku
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 4p

pint sized finds

it seems like only yesterday that our friends' baby boom of 2008 was in full swing so, to celebrate the arrival of the first year baby luau invites, enjoy a short and sweet roundup of fresh new keiki goodness.

1 - little ones can get a head start on their abc's with little sprouts' alphabet onesie plus remind their 'ohana to take care of the 'aina and "save some for me" compliments of organic keiki.

2 - she may be too tiny to go on the big kid rides but is just the right size for mini eel editions of the honolulu label's stylish jersey knits (available at cupcake).

3 - keiki and young-at-heart grownups will certainly have a crush on berrysprite's irresistibly cute crocheted bear lollipops crafted in a rainbow of colors.

4 - machine machine designer shannon hiramoto first sewed up teeny keiki tunics out of vintage fabric for her niece and now offers the sweet designs in her etsy shop.

little sprouts style

hello again! i have been in between computers for the past few weeks making posting a bit of a challenge, however fedex finally knocked on my door with a long awaited package from apple yesterday so h|h can finally resume filling your lives with more fabulous island finds!

if you have little ones to dress and want to make a statement other than the ubiquitous got rice? found at every craft show, hele over to the little sprouts shop in kailua which has its own in-house line of keiki goods featuring screen printed bon mots sure to tickle islanders big and small.

little sprouts proprietor melanie decker koehl has taken everyday catchphrases and oft-heard mottos and added a charming keiki spin much to the delight of customers who have turned the homegrown line into one of the shop's biggest sellers.

the organic togs are available in infant and toddler sizes (up to 4T) and are printed in honolulu with environmentally-safe inks. word is the collection should be stocked in the online shop by year's end so until then make your way to kailua to stock up on the latest tiny eco offerings including bpa-free bottles, green toys (made from recycled milk jugs) and cloth diapering essentials.

• where: 629a kailua road, suite 111, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 12p to 5p

p.s. stay posted on all the new arrivals over at the little sprouts' shop blog.

{update | feb 2010: please note little sprouts has relocated its storefront to 600 kailua road, suite 106 near lanikai juice}

sweet baby snaps

today's etsy find is the adorable snappables, a homegrown keiki line launched earlier this month by local girl sheila rich who began crafting the sweet felt snaplets as a way to add some handmade love to her baby daughter's wardrobe.

the result: a capsule collection of onesies and mini tees stylishly upgraded with a little felted flair that can be switched out with a quick snap. the genius part is that your little one's favorite snaplets can grow with her from onesie to lap tee to toddler togs. the thoughtful design deserves extra credit for both its versatility and because a set of interchangeable snappables is a winning solution for families living with limited drawer space.

each snappable includes your choice of two snaplets with additional felt delights priced just right for pinched pocketbooks. in addition to pint-sized wearables (newborn to 18 months), headbands and tote bags are also in the mix with organic onesies on the way. custom orders are also welcome if you require something extra special.

hele over to the snappables etsy shop to take a peek at the entire line!

p.s. sheila and her 'ohana are currently touring the mainland so orders will not ship out until early april.