little sprouts style

hello again! i have been in between computers for the past few weeks making posting a bit of a challenge, however fedex finally knocked on my door with a long awaited package from apple yesterday so h|h can finally resume filling your lives with more fabulous island finds!

if you have little ones to dress and want to make a statement other than the ubiquitous got rice? found at every craft show, hele over to the little sprouts shop in kailua which has its own in-house line of keiki goods featuring screen printed bon mots sure to tickle islanders big and small.

little sprouts proprietor melanie decker koehl has taken everyday catchphrases and oft-heard mottos and added a charming keiki spin much to the delight of customers who have turned the homegrown line into one of the shop's biggest sellers.

the organic togs are available in infant and toddler sizes (up to 4T) and are printed in honolulu with environmentally-safe inks. word is the collection should be stocked in the online shop by year's end so until then make your way to kailua to stock up on the latest tiny eco offerings including bpa-free bottles, green toys (made from recycled milk jugs) and cloth diapering essentials.

• where: 629a kailua road, suite 111, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 12p to 5p

p.s. stay posted on all the new arrivals over at the little sprouts' shop blog.

{update | feb 2010: please note little sprouts has relocated its storefront to 600 kailua road, suite 106 near lanikai juice}

manuheali'i on the go

citrus travel tote * shopper * cosmetic clutch

between summer's sky high oil prices and the current economic rollercoaster, it seems most everyone i know has put their travel plans on hold. that said, you may be inspired to hit the road after seeing the latest accessory collection from manuheali'i if only to tote your gear in the new fall patterns which seem to be lifted straight from a sketchbook filled with watercolor impressions.

if you worry about someone making off with your bag at the airport, take a peek at the updated large canvas travel tote rocking a juicy jolt of color that makes it easy to spot in a crowd. the prints also add a tropical punch to manuheali'i's new shopping tote and small clutches which, for readers who are already gearing up for the holidays, easily double as an eco-friendly way to "wrap" gifts.

price point for the new collection ranges from $9 to $68 and can be scooped up in the online shop or at manuheali'i's punahou & kailua outposts.

mu'umu'u heaven update

aloha onesie + l/s tee

the other day i happened across sweet little onesies perked up with recycled fabric appliqués made by mu'umu'u heaven and realized that it had been far too long since the last update. alas, the wee togs are sold out at the kailua boutique but if you simply must have one for your keiki click over to online stockist equita.

for grownups, mu'umu'u heaven continues to translate the little black dress in bamboo jersey with their signature island style which will certainly delight those with a more minimal aesthetic.

honey * bamboo sunrise * luana

heavenly home

pretty flower pens

and, you may recall that earlier this year designer deb mascia launched her heavenly home collection as a way for customers, who swooned over the shop's beach chic meets reclaimed design upon its opening, to decorate their own space with the one of a kind look found inside the boutique.

eric of mu'umu'u heaven (deb's husband, business partner & right hand man) kindly sent along a peek of a few pieces from the collection which closes the green loop by transforming thrift shop bound furniture with a few fixes along with a fresh coat of paint and updated upholstery.

accent pillows made from vintage aloha shirt fabric are also available to brighten up your space and can be found at the shop and pacific home.

finally, one of my favorite things about mh is that every thursday they welcome w.i.n.g.s., a group that works with windward teens and young adults who have autism, into the shop for an afternoon of project making. members have created these cheerful flower pens made with scraps of fabric saved from mu'umu'u heaven's sewing room and are available at the shop for $6 (proceeds help support w.i.n.g.s. activities and additional craft supplies).

• where: 767 kailua road
• shop hours: mon - sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 11a to 4p

manuheali'i summer style

this just in - new styles from manuheali'i's popular accessory line have just been stocked in the online shop. alas, the travel tote featured earlier in the year (which promptly sold out) is nowhere to be found, however do take a peek at handbag designer meleana's signature design made just for manuheali'i which is rocking a lovely two tone colorway this season (shown above).

laua'e kathy flounce + bamboo bag

another new arrival is the silk laua'e collection featuring a comfy silk/cotton blend to keep you cool during the long hot summer (m's aloha shirt can be found here).

shop online or hele over to manuheali'i's two oahu outposts to scoop up the designs on your wish list.

call for volunteers

yoo hoo! if your new year's resolution was to do some good in the world, cool kailua nights needs volunteers (and vendors too) to help out behind the scenes. the feb 2nd block party is filled with food, shopping, entertainment, carnival rides, and a wellness center to bring the windward side together to raise funds for local cancer organizations.

volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, manning booths, auction help, etc. plus, there are still a few booths left if you are a vendor and would like to participate in the event.

email danielle [at] socialwahines [dot] com for details.