aloha friday scoop

our apartment's top freezer fridge has been the bane of my existence, but this handy guide from cook's illustrated helped me rearrange the shelves to minimize hassle and maximize freshness. a sparkling clean & reorganized refrigerator is a happy thing indeed!

super citizen welcomes first friday with an organik pop-up shop (20% off!) and sips from deschutes brewery.

• when: fri, nov 4th - 5p to 10p
• where: 22 south pauahi street, chinatown (by marks garage)
• fyi: organik sale continues through sat, nov 5th

set your alarm clock to green your garden with a complimentary native plant during arbor day hawaii!

• when: sat, nov 5th - 7a/9a (depending on location)
• where: from kailua to waianae

maui thing hops over to honolulu to share new holiday styles during the ali'iolani craft fair.

• when: sat, nov 5th - 8a to 2p
• where: ali'iolani elementary, 1240 7th avenue, kaimuki

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aloha friday scoop

the latest book on my nightstand is a must read if you covet fancy fashion labels with some of the most fascinating pages detailing how luxury came to dominate kalakaua avenue in the 80's. a good lesson for both designers building their brand and status shoppers coveting the now corporate-owned logos more concerned with profit margins than the handcrafted workmanship that were once the calling card of the legendary couturiers. alas.

after you shop the kcc farmers market, stop by and say hello to flower child which recently opened its second outpost filled with local favorites including florencia arias, kealopiko, organik, tiare hawaii and more!

• where: 746 kapahulu avenue
• shop hours: tue to fri, 11a to 6p & sat/sun, 11a to 5:30p

on the valley isle, make your way to wailuku town to shop for father's day and save 20% off at maui thing.

p.s. off-island peeps also score when entering secret code dad in the online shop.

• when: fri, jun 17th & sat, jun 18th
• where: 7 north market street, wailuku
• fyi: pono & jewelry excluded

then hele upcountry to tamara catz for the annual sample sale where lucky locals can save up to 70% off!

• when: sat, jun 18th - 9a to 7:30p
• where: 83 hana hwy, paia

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and the winner is . . .

anna of honolulu who will be wrapping herself up in organik goodness this summer!

mahalo to all my mateys who took a moment to try their luck and say hello. while there was only one goody bag to share, our friends at organik have lots of eco-friendly style to tempt you in their sirens & sailors collection filled with stripes and nautical themed designs along with new additions to the line's upcycled coffee sack carryalls. hooray for organic cotton, recycled poly (spun from recycled plastic bottles), and silky bamboo threads . . . all made in the u.s.a.

join me on deck for few summertime favorites after the jump!

skipperette

scuba * captain wheel

nautical flag

yoga bag * honu pack

if the looks you covet are missing in the online shop, bring your wishlist to your neighborhood stockist who, if you ask nicely, may be able to special order summer 2011 merch for you.

and, east coast readers will have a chance to meet organik's skippers when they sail up the atlantic later this summer (details soon in the aloha friday scoop).

happy congratulations anna!

{many mahalos to brian and ed for sharing some organik love with the h|h 'ohana!}

organik summer giveaway

it's only the first week of june and so many sweet possibilities are already tempting to fill in the endless days waiting for happy memories to be made stretching out before us. if some of your online time has been devoted to sourcing carefree pieces for the beach, look no further since our friends brian and ed from organik offered to sustainably style one lucky reader for summertime with a four-pack of eco-friendly essentials designed for sunny adventures!

whether you already consider yourself a conscious shopper or you are intrigued about greening your wardrobe, a w's save our shore bamboo tee along with an organic cotton duo (anchors tote & logo cap) and a lovely pair of eco-flops (made from biodegradable natural rubber) will keep you looking pretty without filling the 'aina with pesticides.

four cheers for organik goodness!!!

find all the giveaway details after the jump.

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happy hale*days 2010: budget edition

because in the last minute holiday frenzy, it can be easy to forget that a good gift does not have to make your bank account shudder:

1 - big island peeps will delight in penning notes to friends and 'ohana on sig zane's hilo one greeting cards. ($15/set; shop online or in-store at the hilo boutique)

2 - joie studio's limited edition 2011 exotic calendar is letterpressed with love on bamboo paper. ($20; online only)

3 - spend $15 to gift an organik SMARTdeal and your favorite someone can scoop up $30 worth of eco-friendly style. (purchase online by fri, dec 24th, spend in-store by mar 31st)

4 - charm homesick jetsetters with a vintage hawaiian passport holder made by mu'umu'u heaven. ($12; available at the kailua flagship)

new peeks: organik 2010

m's squid tee

the organik 'ohana kindly sent along peeks of the label's 2010 collection with riffs on kona sunsets and tidepool discoveries along with a few cheeky plays on sustainable philosophies working their way into this year's look book. mixed in is organik's first dip into everyday basics with introductory offerings including certified organic cotton, micromodal jersey and recycled poly blend (spun from soda pop bottles) editions of the iconic wrap dress, tees, tanks, hoodies and polos.

happy news for readers who may shy away from screenprinted designs or for anyone who shares my efforts to replace unwearables with eco-friendly choices (i am, in fact, typing this now while dressed in my favorite stewart+brown organic tee layered over an organic cotton cami). after countless shopping expeditions, i know first hand how difficult it can be to source pretty sustainable pieces made in the good ol' u.s. of a. that do not elicit sticker shock so i am definitely excited about the upcoming possibilities. hooray!

eye chart * free range

w's driftwood tee

w's wrap dress * recycled slub tank

the newest organik arrivals are starting to find their way to the line's network of stockists around hawaii and the mainland. if a neighborhood shopping experience is not in the cards, keep an eye on the online shop or try your luck at organik's green room where you can scoop up past season looks for a song and which will be hosting a preview of the summer collection this weekend:

• when: sat, may 8th - 6p to 9p
• where: the green room, 73-5580 maiau street, kailua-kona (near costco)
• fyi: shop hours vary; call ahead to confirm the doors will be open for your shopping trip

p.s. you can currently save 30% off select styles in the online shop with complimentary shipping on us orders!

happy hale*days 09: gifting edition

little wonders

hopefully, everyone has been busy with their holiday preparations and failed to notice my unintended absence this week. alas, between tending to a lovely new project, nursing the mister back to health over the weekend, and hurriedly finishing up all the little holiday details, this year's gifting guide got pushed (and pushed) to the back burner.

anyhoo, please enjoy this tardy roundup of last minute stocking stuffers scouted around the islands and beyond!

for the play date: the delightfully handcrafted emma the alien. ($45 | cuddle with aloha)

for the sumo baby: a wee onesie in sizes from 3m to 18m. ($15 | sweet dumplings)

for the keiki: adorable teddies and stockings made with fabric remnants. (mu'umu'u heaven; in-store only)

for the future picasso: sketch away with mini twig pencils in a rainbow of colors. ($8/dozen | available at toast).

for the tidy tot: handmade art roll featuring a fab orla kiely pattern. ($17 | tasha bags & baby)

design geek loveliness

for the frugalista: help her save her pennies with a pretty piggy bank. ($26 | not neutral)

for the not-so-green thumb: water-sipping succulents blossom in a living vase. (1st look exteriors)

for the office mate: rock that return address with a custom peacock rubber stamp. ($21.95 | for yoo)

for the saimin connoisseur: slurping ramen is tastier in a kitschy ceramic noodle cup. ($12.99 | available at think geek)

for the coffee lover: enjoy each sip with the blue flora coffee service. ($64 | not neutral)

for the front door: modernist mainlanders will appreciate an understated remove shoes plaque. ($32 | rae dunn)

beachy goodness

for the teacher: ecolicious canvas totes featuring waves, butterflies, flowers and fishes. ($24 | ecolicious)

for the treehugger: tread lighter on the 'aina with eco-friendly slippers made from natural rubber. ($30 | organik)

for the armchair adventurer: slip under the waves with the shorebreak art of clark little coffee table book. ($100 | clark little)

for the surfing 'ohana : a custom surfboard sign for the hale. ($40 | three ladybugz)

style makeover

for the indie spirit: wearables for the entire 'ohana (w's pom circles shown above) plus new arkotyke goods for the little hipster. ($22 | arkotec)

for the beauty queen: sweet solid scents made to linger with a blend of shea butter, vanilla bean extract, and essential oils. ($22 - $9 off and free shipping with secret code birthday | maoli perfumes)

for the surfer girl: handpainted star pendants add a little whimsy to the waves. ($30 | christie shinn)

for the water warrior: paddle in style with a lovely tiare jersey. ($40 | 'oiwi ocean gear)

for the mister: represent the 808 with an embroidered tiki crew sweatshirt. ($70 | kicks hawaii)

for the ironman: triathlon and honolulu marathon-inspired charms. ($50 | fly jewelry)

for the local boy: limited edition hi life warrior cap. ($40 | available at butigroove)

p.s. be back on friday with the final sales sheet before santa lands on your rooftop!