simply embellish designs

2009 botanical wall calendar

today's etsy find is the lovely handmade paper goods line created by designer karen perreira of simply embellish. the shop is stocked with a mix of stylish stationary with a contemporary flourish and i suspect many offerings will find their way to the gift list of readers on the hunt for budget-friendly holiday surprises.

the 2009 calendar ($15) is a double design fix helping you track your days while adding a splash of color to your office space. it's also a fabulous stocking stuffer for those hard to shop for gifts - teachers, co-workers, hostess, etc. holiday greetings get a modern update (many card sets thoughtfully include return address labels to help you avoid hand cramps and the monotony of jotting down your details over and over again) while personalized sticker packs (loving the surfer design!) pretty up everything from snail mail to homemade treats.

surfer * tomato * monogram * mod trees

and, if you require something special, you will be happy to know that custom orders are welcome - simply convo karen for details.

click over to the simply embellish etsy shop to take a peek at the entire collection!

p.s. karen also keeps a blog which serves as an online inspiration board filled with fabulous indie finds.

soh magical holiday sale

stop by the so'mace lifestyle gallery later today to scoop up design deals during the honolulu showroom's holiday open house. it's the kickoff of a month long sale of designer kaypee soh's modern tropical home decor collection featuring savings of up to 50% off on everything from artwork to pillows.

also stopping by: jewelry designer stacey lee who will be showing off all her latest looks during tonight's event. fyi - score a complimentary pair of earrings with purchases of $50 or more!

• when: today, nov 19th - 4p to 8p
• where: 1115 young street
• sale dates: now to mon, dec 15th

deal alert: 25% off at fighting eel!

hello, hello . . . decided to play hooky with my fella and escaped to san diego for a few days. during my time away, fighting eel announced a pre-thanksgiving sale in both their chinatown showroom and, happy news for off-island fans, the fe online shop.

skip the black friday crowds and shop now to save 25% off styles from the summer 08 collection, accessories, and sale items from past seasons!

• when: now to thu, nov 27th
• where: 47 north hotel street
• holiday hours: mon - sat, 10a to 5p
• fyi - all sales final on sale items

p.s. fighting eel now offers a wish list service in-store and will email holiday hints of designs you covet to your peeps.

weekly sales sheet

allison izu * east coast tropics * jo.jah.jae

the first ever soirée à la mode takes over the cupola theatre at the honolulu design center tonight for a holiday shopping event to benefit the juvenile diabetes research foundation. join cupcake boutique, indigenous soap company, jewelry designer katrina cordova, lily lotus, makana mother & baby, paradisus & many more local favorites!

• when: fri, nov 14th - 4p to 8p
• where: 1250 kapiolani blvd

on saturday, get your farmers market fix and then swing by kaimuki for a sneak peek at the latest creations from jewelry designers justine jones & jojo ponciano (shown above).

• when: sat, nov 15th - 10a to 2p
• where: coffee talk, 3601 waialae avenue, kaimuki

the wedding café celebrates the one year birthday of its ward outpost treating customers to a free tote bag with purchase (while supplies last) & complimentary pumpkin crunch if you stop in for a bite.

• secret code: happy birthday wedding café!
• when: sat, nov 15th - 10a to 9p
• where: twc, ward warehouse

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kapuanani designs

hawaiian holiday

you may remember portland-based graphic designer amy antonio when she was featured this past spring, and i am happy to report new designs have been stocked in kapuanani designs' newly relocated etsy shop!

if you are on the hunt for holiday greetings, take a peek at amy's cheery new card set which is printed on recycled paper and combines traditional mele kalikimaka wishes with an infusion of modern style. even better, coordinating gift tags and stickers are available to brighten up your holiday gifting.

m's let's hula tee

w's kukui tunic

amy is also branching out beyond paper goods with new offerings including screenprinted tops featuring designs celebrating the hawaiian culture along with a small selection of lauhala accessories.

everything from cards to tees are appealingly priced ($2 to $32) and a stylish way to stick to your holiday budget.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek at kapuanani designs' handcrafted collection.