sweet nothings 2011 - take one

while my st. valentine's cards wait to be addressed and posted in the mail, i hustled up a few gently priced delights to share with you today.

1 - meet shop toast's newest debut - the very playful smit-tin filled with heart-shaped arare and pink gumballs. ($7)

2 - patagonia's organic live simply tees always make me smile, and a sweet little whale adorned with a flower lei sends just the right message to the little girl in your life. ($25)

3 - berrysprite's crocheted ipod cozy bear will charm sweeties with a kawaii crush. ($13)

4 - add a hint of old timey romance with space moderne's pretty in pink take on its always lovely handmade felt brooch. ($22)

will you be playing cupid with your favorite sweethearts this valentine's day?

happy hale*days 2010: keiki edition

the islands are beckoning me back home so posting will be in limbo for the next few days. in the meantime, please enjoy a few adorable possibilities for the tiny stockings on your gift list:

1 - let's go fishing with an adorable wooden play set by korean designer jae keun song {$36; limited quantities available at super citizen}

2 - test your hawaiian vocabulary with hulo!, an island style puzzle game for ages 5 and up. {$12; via lovely clusters}

3 - storytime fans will want to gather round for the lovely legend of the gourd translated by kaliko beamer-trapp and illustrated by big island artist caren loebel-fried. {$16.95 - ring bishop museum's shop pacifica to order}

4 - little dew drops handpaints tiny scenes of aloha on its line of organic keiki togs. {$25 and up; personalization available for $3}

5 - playtime kitchens will be delighted to serve berrysprite's crocheted sushi set complete with wasabi and ginger.

6 - handmade baby blankies from cuddle with aloha reverses to a very cozy fleece minky. {$35}

aloha friday scoop

{just a quick note that the weekly sales sheet has been officially retired and will be replaced by the aloha friday scoop. you can still expect to find sales from h|h favorites, but the wss title was a bit limiting and i thought it would be nice to include other events that you might fancy.

fyi, it will also be posted much earlier going forward but was delayed today due to a tardy photo session with my typewriter.}

cloth is putting a twist on the fast fashion concept and inviting vintage fans to fill-a-bag for $20. mix and match tops, skirts, dresses and accessories and refresh your closet without burning up your bank account.

• when: fri, apr 9th - 5p to 9p
• where: coral loft, 1033a smith street, chinatown

fans of happy hearts mochi can scoop up samplers during shirokiya's island fair. also, remember to place your mother's day order soon since space is filling up.

• when: now to sun, apr 18th
• where: shirokiya, ala moana

congratulations to momi at lily lotus which is celebrating the two year anniversary of its kaimuki boutique. enjoy 30% off all lily lotus styles and 50% off the sale rack this weekend.

p.s. wear your lily lotus while you shop and receive a free gift with purchase!

• when: fri, apr 9th to sun, apr 11th - 10a to 5p
• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki

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weekly sales sheet

fighting eel * jools * berrysprite

[just a note to let you know that i will be back to a full posting schedule next week. the mister has been on hiatus so we have been enjoying a mini staycation over the past few days which means, alas, h|h was a bit more neglected than planned.]

fighting eel is tempting fans to hele over to its chinatown studio with halloween surprises like dress giveaways and weekend-only discounts!

• when: fri, oct 30th & sat, oct 31st - 10a to 5p
• where: 47 north hotel street, chinatown

p.s. off-island readers can save 15% off their entire order in fe's online shop with the secret code below.

• secret code: trickortreat
• expires: sat, oct 31st - midnight hst
• fyi: all sales final

decorating your space became a bit more budget-friendly during fishcake's 20-30-50 sale. buy more, save more with 20% off the first item, 30% off the second item, and 50% off the third item and beyond!

p.s. be sure to take a peek at new arrivals including the happy housewares from alice supply co., a fishcake exclusive.

• when: now to sat, nov 7th
• where: 307c kamani street, kaka'ako
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p

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pint sized finds

it seems like only yesterday that our friends' baby boom of 2008 was in full swing so, to celebrate the arrival of the first year baby luau invites, enjoy a short and sweet roundup of fresh new keiki goodness.

1 - little ones can get a head start on their abc's with little sprouts' alphabet onesie plus remind their 'ohana to take care of the 'aina and "save some for me" compliments of organic keiki.

2 - she may be too tiny to go on the big kid rides but is just the right size for mini eel editions of the honolulu label's stylish jersey knits (available at cupcake).

3 - keiki and young-at-heart grownups will certainly have a crush on berrysprite's irresistibly cute crocheted bear lollipops crafted in a rainbow of colors.

4 - machine machine designer shannon hiramoto first sewed up teeny keiki tunics out of vintage fabric for her niece and now offers the sweet designs in her etsy shop.