aloha friday scoop

sending lots of aloha to our friends in japan today. hope you are safe and have connected with your nearest and dearest. here are a few ways to kokua or locate a loved one.

if you find yourself in waikiki, be sure to pop by the greenroom which just debuted artist kat reeder's newest island girl pin-ups.

• when: now to sun, apr 10th
• where: 2350 kalakaua avenue, waikiki
• shop hours: daily, 9a to 11p

love waimanalo? join surfrider in bringing beauty back to the shoreline during this weekend's beach cleanup. {via mu'umu'u heaven}

p.s. recovered plastic bits will be transformed into an art installation by artist dianna cohen and local keiki.

• when: sun, mar 13th - 10a to 12p
• where: waimanalo beach

on sunday, hele over to mu'umu'u heaven which is hosting the opening reception for local artist colleen wilcox and her pretty surf girls.

• when: sun, mar 13th - 3p to 5p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua
• show dates: sun, mar 13th to wed, apr 13th

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weekly sales sheet

stacia * luxe link * hazelnut cottage

fashionista's market makes the grand opening of its chinatown boutique official with 10% off storewide all day long. stop in during pau hana time (5p to 11p) and enjoy champagne, cupcakes and giveaways while you shop!

p.s. first 50 shoppers who make a purchase score a gift bag!

• when: fri, dec 4th - 10:30a to 11p
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown
• fyi: validated parking at kukui plaza

enjoy up to 30% off the latest looks when noelani designs takes her jewelry on the road for the lanikai and waimea valley craft fairs this weekend!

• when: sat, dec 5th - 9a to 5p
• where: lanikai park, kailua (between aalapapa & mokulua)

• when: sun, dec 6th - 10a to 1p
• where: 59-864 kamehameha hwy, waimea valley (pikake pavilion)

p.s. off-island? click over to noelani's online shop to save 20% off your order which ships free in the u.s. and, take note, gift certificates are also available for those extra picky peeps on your holiday list.

• secret code: holiday
• expires: thu, dec 31st

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dreams of paradise

dawn patrol

the most dreamy photographs have been popping up all over my favorite design blogs so i am quite happy to share the very first lovely snapshots captured around the island by jan from hazelnut cottage. iconic beach shots of hawaii tend to highlight the perfect wave, bikini babes, or turtles lounging in the sand which leaves something lacking for those of us who hold a more romanticized view of the world.

lucky for us, jan's photography transports viewers to enjoy the small moments in life with her lens focusing on slippers left on shore, fisherman waiting for the daily catch, and wistful memories of long lost swing rides. a sweet blush of nostalgia accompanies each photo which reminds me of how life slows down and becomes just a bit more subdued when the sun skips behind the clouds.

more peeks below . . .

pier

i had to go

innocence

currently, the photography offerings are limited to a handful of images with plans to grow it shot by gorgeous shot. the petite price tag ($25) also makes it an affordable way to pretty up your space.

click over to hazelnut cottage's etsy shop to find one you love. and, be sure to scoop it up in the next week since jan is offering the h|h 'ohana complimentary shipping on all photo orders!

• secret code: hapahale (enter in notes to seller)
• expires: thu, oct 15th
• fyi: shipping will be refunded via paypal

weekly sales sheet

letarte * hazelnut cottage * soha

save $20 on every $100 purchased at the butik including new arrivals from fighting eel's fall 2009 collection.

p.s. enjoy 10% savings on all non-sale purchases under $100.

• when: fri, sep 4th to mon, sep 7th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3
• shop hours: fri/sat, 11a to 7p; sun, 12p to 5p & mon, 11a to 5p

update your space at fishcake and knock 25% off all designs (art and consignment excluded).

• when: fri, sep 4th & sat, sep 5th
• where: 307c kamani street, kaka'ako
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p (closed labor day)

stop by olive and save 20% off all styles (island labels stocked: indah, jo.jah.jae jewelry & wings hawaii) including the sale rack!

• when: sat, sep 5th - 11a to 5p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua
• fyi: free parking round back

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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