aloha friday scoop

happy aloha friday! it's mostly quiet on the sales front but here are a few weekend possibilities:

hele over to shop toast and stock up on tiny tin's sweet delights which are now 50% off online & in-store.

• when: until the cupboard is bare
• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p
• fyi: online orders will receive a refund via paypal

save an extra 10% off all sale items during soha's sidewalk sale plus score a $5 gift card for every $50 spent in-store this weekend.

• when: fri, jan 7th to sun, jan 9th
• where: soha living, kahala mall
• shop hours: fri/sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 5p

mamas & papas have a chance to edit baby's nursery and pad the college fund during this weekend's buy-in for the brand new exchange at baby awearness. face painting and storytelling will amuse the little ones while you trade in too small togs, maternity clothes, and no longer needed keiki gear and toys.

• when: sat, jan 8th - 10a to 2p
• where: manoa marketplace, 2752 woodlawn drive (second floor)
• fyi: eco-friendly labels, please. read the fine print for the list of accepted items.

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introducing pretty swell

vintage carnival garland + preppy citron hairpins

happy 2011! my wicked winter cold has lingered on into the the new year and a stuffy head sidelined any hope of writing pithy posts until now (fingers crossed). i always heart a fresh start and today's etsy find encompasses just the type of loveliness i hope to share with you this year.

i chanced upon the playfully named pretty swell while browsing etsy and immediately swooned over the chalkboard backdrops and gorgeous product photography. (take note: shop purveyors-in-the-making.) although little pockets of modern goodness have popped up since h|h was established many moons ago, delightful design experiences are, alas, too few and far between so a glimpse inside pretty swell gives me hope that there are more lonny-reading, design lovelies hiding out around the islands.

all of the playful confections are handmade by katie speed of laie who scores a well deserved gold star for the modern yet old timey reusable decorations in addition to the spot-on art direction. the whimsical fabric floral garlands promise to be an instant charmer, and i can just imagine the smiles of guests when greeted by such a cheery welcome.

the little sage cottage makes my heart happy too. as does this noel edition. don't you just want to string up a few strands and invite your friends over for cake?

the price tag hovers in the $20-range with complimentary shipping on orders over $9. in addition to garlands, fabric floral crowns, hairpins and cake toppers can be found in pretty swell's etsy shop. custom orders are also welcome for those wishing to coordinate a color palette just for you.

have you discovered any fresh island delights for the new year?

{photo credit: party/natalie norton}