aloha friday scoop

the sweetest book found me at the library last week moments before my dentist's appointment (oh, the delicious irony!). a delightful read especially if you are a dreamer searching for a sign to follow your heart.

pick a treat at the butik and save between 15-to-25% off your entire purchase!

• when: now to mon, oct 31st
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3, honolulu

hey crafty! shop goodwill then enter your halloween creation into the glam! & ghouls costume contest and you may win a year of free thrifting.

p.s. pop into goodwill on waialae avenue during the kaimuki kanikapila & learn a few tricks from designer sierra dew & 808 urban (sat, oct 29th - 9a to 3p).

• when: now to sun, oct 30th
• fyi: receipt required to collect your winnings

say hello again to kai boutique and enjoy 15% off your weekend finds.

• when: now to mon, oct 31st
• where: 319 hahani plaza, kailua

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and the winner is . . .

amanda of honolulu who will soon be wooed by maui soap company's pikake gift set!

alas, there was only one to share but you can sniff out your favorites at island stockists including accents at the royal hawaiian hotel & st. regis princeville, blue hawaii in ala moana, mana foods in paia, and whole foods hawaii (kahala & kahului).

for faraway friends missing hawaii, the entire lineup of luscious soap bars and moisturizing elixirs made in makawao are only a click away. plus, the online shop offers complimentary shipping when your order tallies up to $75 . . . something to remember if you are on the lookout for gently priced scented delights for your nice list this xmas.

happy congratulations amanda!

{mahalo alana & conor for treating the h|h 'ohana to your handmade bliss!}

aloha love: cameron hawaii

the super cute tee collection by cameron hawaii is finally free from my archives of summer possibilities! my very first glimpse of the collection became an instant crush with many of the sunny designs an especially welcome antidote when homesickness hits (a bit too often lately).

the line originally began in-house at hic before eventually spinning off into an indie company helmed by bobby ikeda and mike clegern. their muse? the joie de vivre of a young princess ka'iulani (her papa is found in mike's family tree) translated for modern day lovelies who adore their island home.

more sweet aloha after the jump!

to share an extra helping of aloha with CH fans in japan, over the summer the sweetest tote was introduced to help the recovery efforts for last spring's earthquake and tsunami.

scout for your favorite designs at your neighborhood stockist (the list is currently mia on the website but a few possibilities include flower child on oahu, persimmon in waikoloa & pink by nature in makawao), or click over to the online shop and save 25% off when your order tallies up to $50.

• secret code: endless
• expires: tbd

happy shopping!

maui soap company giveaway

once upon a time my kitchen temporarily turned into a little laboratory while formulating batch after batch in my quixotic quest for handmade beauty perfection. so i have lots of love for all the indie alchemists who magically transform everyday and exotic ingredients into pampering elixirs.

last year while scouting for holiday gift ideas, i happened across maui soap company's stunning bars which mixes a creamy base with sherbet colored slices of soapy goodness. alana and conor, the makawao sweeties behind the line, embrace an artisanal approach to soapmaking and handcraft all their offerings in small batches with a blend of soothing botanicals and opt for organic oils whenever possible. plus, ingredient list sticklers will be happy to find a paraben-free label.

to celebrate the launch of their signature gift set, one lucky reader will soon find a maui soap company moment in her mailbox featuring a trio of lotion, body butter, and soap (two bars!) plus an exfoliating sponge. seven scents are currently offered so you must peek the product page to find your favorite!

find all the giveaway details after the jump.

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aloha friday scoop

my sincere apologies for skipping out on you without a word (a hopeless case of blogger burnout . . . sigh), but a fantastic surprise awaits on monday!

a few hastily gathered possibilities for your weekend:

fighting eel is on the lookout for p/t and f/t help to staff their chinatown flagship and soon-to-debut kailua boutique.

• fyi: job apps available at 1133 bethel street (good luck!)

nonstop kaka'ako woos with pretty serenades by anuhea, beauty bar treats, eat the street grinds, and pop-up shops hosted by the butik, cassandra rull, fashionista's market and more!

• when: sat, oct 22nd - 4p to 12a
• where: 680 auahi street, kaka'ako

online, rockabella jewels rewards early birds with a sale on custom nameplates ($80 for a limited time) specially made for your xmas list sweeties.

• expires: thu, dec 1st
• fyi: minimum three week turnaround

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