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.

custom giftmas

anje designs : tiny engraved disk

if you happened to catch project runway's heidi klum and hubby seal on oprah last month, you may have been one of the many viewers who became enamored of the idea of keeping the names of your beloved near and dear to your heart with personalized charm necklaces. luckily, the talented jewelry pool from the islands offer a mix of styles that translate this oh so poetic idea no matter what your budget may be.

i am loving the simplicity of the tiny engraved disk necklace with just the whisper of an initial created by anje designs. extra disks can be ordered when new additions are made to your 'ohana, and designer jessica crabtree also offers a dazzling array of custom styles on her website.

cherry creek designs : initial pendant

cherry creek designs also happens to be handcrafting pretty initial pendants complete with pearl accent in her arizona studio. turnaround time in designer heather gill's etsy shop is approximately one week, and orders of $50 or more placed by thu, dec 20th score free shipping.

hazelnut cottage : mama bear

alas, the deadline has passed for custom orders over at the hazelnut cottage, but there is still time to scoop up one of designer jan avellana's hand stamped creations featuring sweet endearments and secret messages. order 2 or more pieces in her etsy shop by mon, dec 31st and receive 10% off your order and complimentary shipping.

anje designs

triple circle necklace + mother of pearl cluster earrings

more pretty little things to show and tell! this time around it is all about jewelry line anje designs which was recently featured in the honolulu advertiser. the collection from kailua-based jewelry designer jessica crabtree is filled with a lovely mix of pieces which have an earthy yet worldly vibe.

jessica works with a variety of materials and one of her talents is hand forging sterling silver into eye catching organic shapes. many pieces shine with findings acquired around the world by her jet setting husband who hits the international markets to select the most alluring treasures to bring back to jessica's work table.

custom work is also available in case you need something just right to match the perfect wedding/prom/party dress. or invite your pals to your pad for a girl's night in with a home show (locations: hawaii & california) where everyone can admire the goods in person and perhaps earn yourself a little anje bling.

anje designs is stocked at global village in kailua and at select retailers on the mainland.