merrymaking goes upcountry

while the economic slump has everyone fretting about their holiday budget, the upside may be a little less commercially manufactured cheer and more appreciation for handmade goodness, festive moments with family and friends, and dazzling displays of twinkling lights.

one way to celebrate the season without dreading the arrival of the post-holiday bill collector is to kick off a new tradition with the help of ali'i kula lavender which is hosting weekly wreath workshops on its maui farm.

the hour long session includes materials and instruction, you just need to bring a little craft moxie to deck your space with a fancy wreath for a fraction of the cost.

• when: every fri, sat & sun (until dec 21st) - 10am
• where: akl, 1100 waipoli road, kula
• fee: $30
• fyi: reservations required

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everyone seems to be watching their dollars these days so decorate your space and save big during pacific home's one day secret warehouse sale. set your alarm clock and plan on being there when the doors open to scoop up the best deals which will be up to 75% off!

• when: sat, oct 4th - 10a to 7p
• where: 811 olomehani street (by john dominis)

saturday also marks the 30th anniversary for the day at queen emma summer palace festivities. stroll the grounds and enjoy an afternoon of music, food & craft booths (including midori jewelry) while supporting the daughters of hawaii during their annual fundraiser to preserve a piece of hawaiian history.

• when: sat, oct 4th - 9a to 4p
• where: 2913 pali hwy
• tix: $5 adults / $1 children

fashionista's market joins with divas doing good for the second annual closet swap next weekend. gather up your castoffs and hele over to the wedding café to drop off your donations and purchase tickets which include admission, a champagne brunch, raffles & prize giveaways.

proceeds benefit sustainable saunders, the eco-friendly dorm project at uh.

• when: sat, oct 12th - 9:30a brunch & 11:30a swap
• where: luana hills country club, kailua
• tix: $25 brunch / $5 swap only
• fyi: buy 5 tix, get 1 free!

online, click over to maui's rockabella jewels and save 50% on all designs until xmas!

• expires: thu, dec 25th

and, save 10% off select organic bath & body treats at ali'i kula lavender.

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start your sunday with the denim lovers (sizes 23 to 32) liquidation sale at fashionista's market. an extra mix of style bargains will be marked down an addtional 40 to 75% off plus you'll score an extra 10% off your entire purchase!

• when: sun, jun 29th - 12p to 6p
• where: next door, 43 north hotel street
• fyi: free admission

then make your way to kahala mall for an afternoon trunk show featuring an exclusive preview of indah's summer 2008 collection. even better, save 10% off the entire store plus you'll go home with a free gift with purchase.

• when: sun, jun 29th - 1p to 5p
• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall

before all the modern design shops arrived on the scene, scan design was the one and only place to go to decorate your space with furniture straight from denmark. after almost 30 years of business, the honolulu showroom is shutting its doors and clearing out its entire inventory.

• when: now to ?
• where: 788 south king street

also, ali'i kula lavender will be at the kcc farmers market on saturday so be sure to stop by their booth to scoop up sweet smelling concoctions straight from their maui farm.

ali'i kula lavender says i do

if your heart swoons for the lavender fields of provence but your other half insists on a beachside ceremony, it's time to click over to ali'i kula lavender which has opened up its maui farm to woo island brides and grooms with a dreamy alternative straight out of a jane austen novel.

the upcountry locale is suited for intimate weddings (50 to 120 guests) and the ten acre site offers both privacy and panoramic views all the way down to the pacific. it's a romantic compromise which all your guests are sure to remember and one that will make for a lovely backdrop for the official photographic record of your big day. 

the royal gazebo or estate lookout can be booked à la carte or via one of akl's wedding packages which includes a helping hand to coordinate all the details.

p.s. save 10% on wedding packages booked before june! contact akl for details.

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he'e & tuberose twist lei * mama bear

today is the final day to save 10% on all mommy & baby jewelry stocked in the hazelnut cottage etsy shop. fyi - custom order deadline is apr 24th so get your order in soon to receive it in time for mother's day.

• expires: today, apr 18th at midnight hst

last day to score free shipping on online orders of $75 or more at ali'i kula lavender. akl will also be at the kcc farmers market next weekend (apr 26th) if you prefer to phone in your order for pickup.

• expires: today, apr 18th
• fyi: select best way-free shipping option at checkout

save 10% on the lovely creations at the hawaiian lei company. even better, the secret code is also good on advance orders which will be welcome news for early birds planning ahead for mother's day &/or graduation day.

• secret code: admin08
• expires: sat, apr 26th