happy hale*days 08: keiki edition

the official holiday season is upon us so i hope you enjoy today's kickoff of holiday finds collected throughout the year. the economic uncertainty means many of us will be shopping less so consider this a friendly reminder to shop locally when possible - be it your favorite island maker or spending your dollars at a neighborhood shop.

alrighty, on to the good stuff . . .

1 - make waves with the new eco-friendly in-house line from organic keiki (boy's tee here).

2 - island fishtales introduces new gyotaku prints and colorways to its homegrown collection (free shipping on orders over $50).

3 - lucky pebble offers up a handcrafted cuddly duo perfect for playtime.

4 - delightful designs from jolie + jane embrace all that is sweet about childhood (available from cupcake boutique at ward warheouse which is offering free shipping on small items until dec 7th).

5 - inspire tiny recyclers to become little builders at the beach with green toys' sand play set made from recycled milk jugs.

6 - make reading fun with nemu*nemu, a locally produced comic that chronicles the everyday adventures of two bff's and their stuffed pups.

7 - create crafty christmas surprises (and thank you cards for the pile of presents) with niko art's charming rubber stamps.

8 - cupcake also stocks tiny toms, the wee addition of toms shoes who gives a pair of shoes to children around the world for every pair purchased.

on the good ship lollipop

kate halter + paige ribbon tie

it appears that cupcake, the keiki boutique at ward center, also has its very own adorable children's line called jolie + jane. the label is billed as a little girl clothier and the charming designs are just right for parents who prefer their little ones to dress like children instead of mini-celebutantes.

mon petite chaton lap tee

j+j's spring/summer 2007 collection is composed of restrained ruffles, darling trims, pretty patterns, and even handy pockets to stash candy or other contraband best hidden from grown-ups. a few designs are currently on sale at cupcake's website and you will be able to see even more at the spring trunk show scheduled at the shop on apr 28th.

{update | jan 2010: cupcake has relocated across the way to ward warehouse}