ginger13: green & simply chic

maui jewelry designer cindy yokoyama of ginger13 recently introduced a capsule collection of eco-friendlier adornment to her handcrafted repertoire. the style spotlight shines on recycled glass beads which mingle with vintage chains and eclectic findings to recreate the line's delightfully bohemian look.

another addition since ginger13 was last featured is the simply chic line comprised of pieces all priced under $40. simplicity is key with designs ranging from understated hoops to gold plated pendants all with minimal embellishment. the most playful design is the alphabet necklace (shown below) which offers the chance to mix and match letters to say whatever you please.

click over to the online shop to take a peek or enjoy a little retail therapy and support your neighborhood stockist.

sweet nothings roundup

with valentine's on the calendar for next weekend, enjoy a show and tell of lovely goods to add a little sweetness to your day!

1 - maui jewelry designer kira ferrer hand stamps a secret message in the you are loved sterling bangle.

2 - delight your keiki with the crochet cuteness of berrysprite's red velvet cupcake.

3 - simply embellish's valentine note set asks to be sealed with a kiss.

4 - champagne toasts get some extra sparkle via space moderne's handcrafted wine tote.

5 - decorate your love nest with lisa brodinski's sweetly titled photographic blossom.

6 - honolulu jewelry designer stacey lee's pink tourmaline drops dazzle with glittering gold leaves.

7 - sweet love tags by simply embellish perk up valentine treat bags.

8 - indulge in gourmet cheesecake bites without waiting to be buzzed to your table.

9 - lilikoi fruit tints honolulu cookie company's yummy chocolate dipped shortbread hearts.

10 - design lovely turns the traditional valentine into a hawaiian love note (print your own here).

11 - craft your own st. valentine's surprise with a swath of denyse schmidt's county fair fabric (the pear tulip medallion is a pretty hawaiian quilt dopplegänger).

12 - style your sweetheart in a long sleeved aloha shirt from sig zane.

13 - candy grams go gourmet compliments of sweet paradise chocolatier's handmade confections.

14 - for the family man - anje design's engraved washers keeps your 'ohana close to his heart.

15 - warm island wood inlays offset sturdy metal in hawaiian titanium rings handcrafted tribal collection.

fantasy island

ebony wood trio

today's etsy find is maui dive girl, the online outpost for jewelry designer lisa lappe who crafts a budget-friendly collection of stylish adornments composed of simple and bold shapes mixed with a rainbow of findings from the land and sea.

while lisa's underwater exploration (hence the name, natch) is the inspiration behind many of her pieces, it is also the first act of the story of how lisa came to call maui home:

chicago girl holidays in hawaii. falls in love with scuba diving instructor. long distance love eventually leads to undersea marriage proposal and a move to maui.

[insert sigh here]

it may sound like the outline for a chick lit title but with the second act of maui dive girl just beginning, lisa hopes to share her good fortune with the recently introduced aloha wish collection which offers pretty promises of hope that anyone facing a little uncertainty in their future is sure to appreciate.

aloha wish * chained twosome * winter frost

island earrings

custom orders are also welcome so convo lisa to learn more.

and, one lucky reader has a chance to score a lovely pair of island earrings (shown above; retail: $24) which mingles mother of pearl with hammered silver link discs. here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by sun, feb 1st
• please put maui dive girl giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household

p.s. click over to the maui dive girl blog for a peek behind-the-scenes.

{update: winner list posted}

rockabella jewels x valentine's 2009

oh my, it seems like we only just rang in 2009 and in a few blinks will be saying goodbye to the first month of the new year. that means just one thing . . . valentine's day is fast approaching!

for those on the hunt for a pretty surprise, click over to rockabella jewels which is offering gold dipped sunrise shells to woo your lady. beachcombers will be delighted that their own sandy discoveries can be dispatched to rockabella designer kristel bandisch who will transform shells from your private collection into a cherished memento of those grease-y moments in the surf and romantic sunsets shared with your sweetie.

keep in mind there is a two week turnaround so, if you choose to go the send-in-your-own-shell route, feb 7th is the deadline to get your beach find to rockabella's maui studio. even better, that trip to the post office will save you over $100 (price tag of a rockabella original is $200 versus $75 for a custom makeover) which you can spend on additional romancing.

kira ferrer jewelry design

sea anemone

today's etsy find is maui jewelry designer kira ferrer, the talented creator behind a gorgeous line of sterling silver adornment. every single piece in kira's collection is hand fabricated in her upcountry studio where she conjures up designs from organically shaped rings and bangles to romantic reminders of a forgotten time.

the intricate hand sawn designs (shown below) are particularly delightful and, like many of kira's pieces, take shape with a mix of metalsmithing techniques. i suspect the meticulously crafted and appealingly priced collection (price tag ranges from $20 to under $100) will quickly woo new fans whether you prefer a modern aesthetic or swoon for more sentimental attachments.

beaded rings * waterfall earrings * tapered bangles * stacking rings

maya * frond * swallow

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek at the latest offerings.