coffee break

get your coffee fix without worrying about the pricey latte factor with a little help from the big island's sasaki creations who offers handmade totes constructed of recycled coffee bean bags sourced from local farms. crafter barb sasaki rebrews sturdy burlap castoffs in a mix of styles from everyday handbags to market totes strong enough to haul groceries home.

the bags have become popular souvenirs since they were introduced last year and are a recent arrival to the hawaii state art museum gift shop.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek!

area by design

area, the mid-century modern haven for island design geeks, is venturing out of chinatown and bringing a few of their mad men-era finds to design within reach tomorrow.

meet shopkeepers mark pei and travis flazer who will share tips on restoring furniture then pull up a chair for a screening of vintage footage of iconic designers charles and ray eames.

• when: thu, feb 19th - 6p to 8p
• where: dwr, ala moana studio

whale season

it's almost time for the whales to swim back north so with a little cut and paste and, voilà!, a show and tell of all the finds inspired by the planet's largest inhabitant collected over the past year. enjoy!

1 - teach your keiki all her abc's with strawberry luna's w is for whale print.

2 - the cheerful graphics of sirena con jersey's whale tote perk up a standard issue book bag.

3 - two trick pony's handscreened print takes your wall on a fanciful whale ride.

4 - elegantly designed magnetic whale tongs are a dinner party conversation starter.

5 - sterling silver is coaxed into a charming whale pendant.

6 - add a little whimsy to your entry with this playful whale tail door knocker.

7 - jot down notes on this cute whale chalkboard complete with blowhole chalk holder (also stocked at three potato four).

8 - show your gratitude with fugu fugu's 100% recycled big thanks note card.

9 - craft your own whale goodness with nikoart's handcrafted rubber stamp.

10 - announce your house number to the neighborhood with this fun-loving ode to moby.

11 - delight tiny sea explorers with eco-friendly little whales wallpaper by pottok prints.

weekly sales sheet

swooning over malia mills 09 swimwear collection? click and print an exclusive $50 coupon that the mm 'ohana kindly sent over for h|h readers.

• expires: mon, aug 31st
• fyi: redeem in-store or via phone

call san francisco home? brave the elements and make your way to union square for a two day tropical trunk show compliments of paradisus.

• when: fri, feb 13th & sat, feb 14th - 11a to 6p
• where: bloomingdales, sf

p.s. score a free charm with every purchase!

last minute valentine's goods can be scooped up during shasa emporium's storewide sale. save 10% off all regular-priced merchandise (including local labels indah, katrina cordova, machine machine & recycled sweetheart) plus an additional 25% off previously marked down styles.

• when: now to sun, feb 15th
• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall

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limited edition toast valentine

looking for a last minute surprise for your secret valentine? swing by toast's kaimuki showroom which is offering handmade crepe paper love buds with a luxurious godiva chocolate center this weekend.

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p