We’re of the mind that food and drink lovers are the easiest people to find gifts for. The artisan edibles and drinks market seems to be growing day by day, and with the advent of the Food Network and celebrity chefs, kitchen gadgetry for every which task imaginable (see… [»Read]
Abalone — Packaged as prettily as a box of chocolates, Kona Coast Abalone are perfect for your favorite seafood lover. $18 for 1.94 ounces at KCCand Blaisdell Farmers’Markets and online [atwww.bigislandabalone.com] Bacon of the Month Club — This little piggy goes straight… [»Read]
Ice cream ball — Have a ball while making ice cream. Simply fill the inner chamber of the ball with ice cream mix, the outer compartment with ice and salt, and roll/shake/pass the ice cream ball for about 20 minutes for ice cream. $42 at The Compleat Kitchen, Kahala Mall,… [»Read]
Rums from Maui — Haleakala Distillers produces light, gold and dark rums made from Maui sugar–for holiday egg nog or smooth sipping. Oh, and for the hardcore boozer, they also make a 155 proof rum. $13 for 80 proof rums, $18 for 155 proof at Tamura’s Fine Wines and Liquors,… [»Read]
Many parents plot how to turn their children into Nobel Peace Prize winners or musical virtuosos from the time the fetus is the size of a lima bean. While this week’s guide isn’t exactly designed to churn out the next Barack Obama or David Bowie (hell, not even a Miley… [»Read]
Cultivate love of working with one’s hands, grow an appreciation for hard work, perhaps a glimpse into the life of your great grandparents’ routines in the sugarcane, taro or pineapple fields. Garden alongside your old Japanese grandfather for some quality lessons and… [»Read]
Is your 5-year-old already wearing thick, plastic-framed glasses? Get the mini shoegazer started on knitting and other artistic outlets so she or he can wear his or her own sweaters already. 85-degree weather be damned. Motor skills not quite developed yet? Put the babies… [»Read]
Sure, all parents think their kids are smart. If you want to stimulate the quantitative and inquisitive side, here are a few things to get started down that road. Good luck. There are a ton of chemistry kits out there, some more scientifically appealing than others. If you… [»Read]
This year’s all-local gift guide has an eye for style Recession, furloughs, foreclosures–these hot button topics made 2009 feel like an uphill battle, but despite the nationwide economic downturn, Honolulu is showing signs that it’s weathering this financial storm…. [»Read]
Whether it’s an elegant maxi dress or precocious baby doll, Roberta Oaks, Hawaii has a dress for every girl on your gift list. This clothing label is 100 percent made in Hawaii and constructed from eco-friendly material like bamboo and organic cotton. Roberta Oaks… [»Read]
The Chinatown gallery and retail space INTO has everything for the urban style aficionado. INTO, which opened four years ago, features interior design elements that mix modern metropolitan aesthetics with an island perspective. Local artists like Mark Chai, who is… [»Read]
In the Islands, it’s not diamonds that say “I love you” but rather poe rava, or black pearls. Purotu Designs is a jewelry line featuring Tahitian and fresh water pearls. Purotu Designs does modern takes on Polynesian inspired jewelry–expect elegant,… [»Read]
There’s only one place we know of on Oahu where you can nosh on a spicy tuna sandwich while shopping for a complete outfit. That one-stop shop is The Wedding Café, located in Ward Warehouse. As child, owner Tanna Dang would dream of big, white dresses and marry her… [»Read]
Fighting Eel is another locally owned label that has become an established brand, popular with locals and fashion junkies abroad. Started six years ago, Fighting Eel continues to make dresses that are simple yet sexy, with clothing that appeals to those who have an… [»Read]
One trip to Kailua can reveal a bounty of undiscovered treasures. Surprise someone with an outfit found only at the Olive Boutique. Owned by Kailua resident Ali McMahon, Olive Boutique is known for fusing the a casual style, found only on the Windward side, with fashion… [»Read]
