Sometimes it’s your walls that need a refresh. Brush up your view with eye-catching paintings, retro-style illustrations and other breathtaking scenes from local artists at Pictures Plus. Top, left to right: “Midnight Mountains,” Danielle Groff, $95; “Ohia Mamo 2,” William Weaver, $114. Bottom, left to right: “Modern Sunset,” Odi, $46; “Luau,” Frank McIntosh, $41; “Sunny Boy,” Gilney Lima, $38. picturesplus.com.
For many visitors to Hawaiʻi, a pearl necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings from Maui Divers Jewelry is a must-have. Although what some might not realize is that Maui Divers Jewelry prides itself on being local. From production to inspiration, each piece cherishes unique experiences and memories of both locals and visitors. Each piece is
This week, Cat and Kevin break the 30 episode mark and are back on the mics to talk about Hawaiʻi COVID-19 updates, as well as some local shopping that Cat has been up to. First thing’s first, what’s going on in Hawaiʻi? Our local population has done a stellar job flattening the curve and many of
In ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), holo ʻai means to move food to where it needs to be, and that’s exactly what local axis deer harvester Maui Nui Venison has done with its Holo ʻAi initiative. “Weʻve donated just over 10,000 pounds of venison and we have 2,000 pounds more slated for this week,” says Kuʻulani
Due to global spread of COVID-19 that has led to the shutdown of travel to Hawaiʻi, many of our local boutiques and designers have been forced to close—and that’s rough. Fortunately, we all have the power to support them—from leaving our homes. Our sister publication, HONOLULU Magazine, is hosting a special collaborative shopping event, now through
Sometimes you see a T-shirt so funny, so witty, that you can’t help but laugh. And Hawaiʻi, in particular, has a lot of inside jokes that only locals and those who have spent their fair share of time in the Islands would understand. Here is a quick list of T-shirts, all made by local designers, who
You’ve seen the suits: chic, slinky maillots with sultry lacing running up the spine and a cool mesh texture. Stylish bikinis splashed with tropical blooms in magenta and orchid-purple. Sporty two pieces with unexpected high-waist cuts and dusty natural shades. In the 11 years since Hawaii-based Acacia dove into the beachwear scene, it has amassed
Got yourself a Christmas tree yet? Maybe you’ve already pulled out the artificial one from the closet or picked up a Norfolk pine from Helemano Farms in Wahiawa on Oahu. Regardless, no Christmas tree is complete without its ornaments, and we’ve picked out a few of our favorites that might make you want to hum along to the tune
Not done with your Christmas shopping? We feel you. Here’s a list of 22 Hawaii-inspired, island-themed gifts for anyone on your shopping list—including you. For Kids Keiki Kaukau Wooden Food Play Set Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Says Hi Kauai-based Hawaii Says Hi has a slew of great locally made gifts, from handcrafted soaps to extra-large
“Doing new things opens up my eyes and inspires me,” says Kristen Reyno, the artist behind Lola Pilar Hawaii’s Tutu’s Garden Collection, a series of photographs of locally sourced flowers arranged in designs inspired by vintage Hawaiian quilts. The colorful photographic collection, starting at $45 per piece, features simple toned backgrounds allowing the eye to be
The doorbell chime at Awa and Olena jingles merrily into the early Kaimuki air. From a shaggy carpet, Rika, a little rescue pup, is adding his own cheery canine song to welcome me. “Oh stop,” says Amanda Watkins to the excited pup, grinning from behind a counter of geometric cinder blocks and clean, bright wood.
