I first spotted Angry Lady Bug in Therapy at Kahala Mall. Her iPad covers are bright and cheery and the canvas prints she chooses are reminiscent of Marimekko circa the ’60s – and you know I’m a sucker for that! Then I noticed her hand made tissue holders in equally cute prints (just $9) at
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Before you know it, it will be time to mail gifts to the Mainland and beyond. This is an ideal treat for friends and family who have moved away, or kids at college, or a foodie friend. Tahitian Goddess gift sets include jellies, jams, marmalades and chutneys that are made in Hawaii from fruits grown
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It’s easy to pull out the same old holiday decorations year after year. But isn’t it more fun to do something different? This is an opportunity to partake in a party at Magnolia in Kahala Mall – and come away with some fresh new ideas to spruce up your home for the holidays. Here’s an
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    Sunday, December 4 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3604 Pahoa Avenue (corner of Pahoa & 12th Ave) Featuring: Ann Asakura: One-of-a-kind jewelry & pieced quilts Moana Eisele: Kapa printed tops & towels Merle Grybowski: Elegant fabric clutches, totes, & pocket bags Amy Hansen: Sparkling pearl & silver creations June Hirano: Cozy hand knitted infinity scarves Jan Kawabata: Exceptional handmade
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I discovered Simply Sparkle Designs at the Mission Houses Museum Holiday Craft Fair. I’m so glad that fair has returned to the holiday calendar. It’s always been my favorite. The vendors seemed to be doing very well (my sister, who does Fashioned by Roberta, included) so let’s hope it continues – and expands – in
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The Share-Aloha bracelet is one of my favorite gifts this year, and since it’s on sale at 30 percent off from now through Christmas Day, it’s an incredible bargain. Just $6.95 will get you a Share-Aloha bracelet in any of nine pretty colors, including Kona Coffee (a deep espresso brown), plumeria (hot pink), ocean (turquoise)
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At the Gift Shop in the Honolulu Academy of Arts, you’re always giving back to the arts community with every gift you buy. That’s because the proceeds help support the Academy’s many art programs. While I usually don’t do three gift items in one day, hey, why not? I don’t want you to miss these
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Saturday, November 26, 2011, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Mission Houses Museum Holiday Craft Fair has always been a favorite for my mother and me. It was the one we never missed. Then it went away for awhile, but now it’s back and it’s even bigger and better because it’s combining with the Kawaiaha’o
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It’s Black Friday and that always means a start to my holiday gift list. You will find a gift a day on paularath.com from now until Christmas Eve. Each gift will be under $35 and will either be made in Hawaii or sold in a boutique owned by a local retailer. I love this great
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