kaypee soh: pacific collection

new fern

oahu designer kaypee soh has returned with a fresh offering from his eponymous modern tropical home goods line! gather 'round and admire the lovely pacific collection which is filled with the designer's take on his island surroundings distilling the shapes of everything from plant life to rainfall into vibrant abstract pillow patterns.

pillows are made locally with the linen covers handprinted with naturally pigmented dyes. as an added bonus, the front and back panels feature coordinating colorways bringing a welcome mix of style to previously matchy matchy sofascapes.

water drop

coral

wave

an online shop is still in the works but orders can be placed via phone or email for readers who are unable to stop by so'mace (which is now the exclusive hawaii showroom for eco-friendly furniture line cisco brothers).

• where: 1115 young street, honolulu
• shop hours: mon - fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 3p

p.s. a shop blog recently made its debut filled with insider tips and staff picks.

springtime at hazelnut cottage

child of my heart

spring has barely sprung but hazelnut cottage creator jan avellana is busy crafting her popular jewelry line in preparation for mother's day. longtime readers know that the handstamped pieces are a sweet sentiment that can be personalized with the names of your little ones, a secret message, or whatever you please making the designs the perfect foil for tenderhearted mums.

for moms who prefer to keep their maternal instincts a bit more undercover, the recently introduced child of my heart design can be composed with one to three organically shaped circles as a little reminder of those you want to keep near your heart even when you are apart.

more springtime favorites below:

berries springtime

he loves me

take note that april 25th is the mother's day order deadline, however early birds can enjoy complimentary shipping on all orders placed through the end of the march.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek at the entire collection.

• secret code: hapafreeship
• expires: tue, mar 31st
• fyi: wait for revised invoice before submitting payment

weekly sales sheet

stop by the toast showroom for the first ever sample sale filled with delicious deals (up to 50% off) on their fabulous favors.

• when: now 'til the stock runs out
• where: 3434 waialae avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: m/w/f/sat - 12p to 6p

fans of allison izu's line of premium petite denim can save 50% off the fall 08 basics line during the one day secret sale.

• when: sat, mar 14th - 2p to 6p
• where: ala moana hotel (exact location tba)
• fyi: text ultimateshop jeans to 32862 to get on the list

spring brides can score 50% off their trial session when booking a maleana senior stylist for their big day.

• when: wedding dates through may 24th, 2009
• fyi: new bookings only

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willy-nilly waterlily

blushing blooming cactus

it has been cloudy and gray in my part of the world so it was off to etsy to find something cheery to brighten my day. enter the crafty fabulousness of willy-nilly waterlily, an island crafter who, in her own words, has "dedicated my life to the scientific study of cute".

the delightful offerings that leave the little lab devoted to all things cute cannot help but put a smile on your face, and it is obvious that rima, willy-nilly's creator, puts a lot of love into the sweet soft goods crafted with a mix of crochet and carefully chosen fabrics.

little owl * ami bunnies * happy cupcakes

the etsy shop is currently low on inventory however custom orders are welcome so, if you have a crush on the handmade amigurumi bunnies, you best hop to it if you wish to tuck one into an easter basket.

p.s. click over to the willy-nilly waterlily blog for a glimpse behind-the-scenes.

st. paddy's ravenchase

hilary from ravenchase recently sent word that oahu readers are invited to test their skills during the st. patrick's day race taking place this weekend.

grab up to five of your best code breakers, human navigators, and treasure hunters and your team just may find a virtual pot o' gold waiting at the end of the rainbow.

• when: sat, mar 14th - 7p
• where: tba
• tix: $35 per person
• fyi: after party to follow