a handmade holiday

partridge in a pear ornament + ginko song wine pocket

it's been a bit too long since the last etsy day post, and, while scouting for holiday goodness, i discovered that space moderne recently re-opened its etsy shop after a long hiatus. lucky for us, momi, the baltimore-based designer behind all this felted loveliness, has introduced a handful of new designs and stocked the shop with past favorites just in time for the holidays!

our space is too small to squeeze in a xmas tree but the handmade ornaments would certainly add a modern bit of indie cheer to your holiday decor whether you will be gathering round a towering pine or opt to hang a simple, festive garland.

wine pockets made to be gifted (and re-gifted), playful ipod cases, and whimsical vases complete the collection.

mod dot indie trees

scully bird clutch

bubble ball ornaments

almost all of the featured designs are currently stocked in limited quantities in the space moderne etsy shop so do hele over asap to scoop up your favorites in time to enjoy them this holiday season. (the exception is the delightfully wintry bubble balls which are from last season so if you covet a set do convo momi to see if she has any hiding in her stash)

p.s. readers near baltimore have a chance to say hello in person over the next two weekends when space moderne hits the local indie craft show circuit. click over to the etsy shop for all the details.

and the winner is . . .

laura from honolulu who found out on friday that a toast woodland warriors gift set is all hers!

many mahalos to all the oahu readers who sent along holiday wishes with their entries! toast's take on the iconic tiki can be found at their kaimuki studio where you will want to hele asap for first dibs on half-priced stocking stuffers in the brand new bargain bin (fyi: in-store only).

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p

congratulations, laura!

{mahalos to jeremy & michelle of toast for hosting another delightful reader giveaway!}

toast woodland warriors giveaway

before everyone gets completely distracted by all the details surrounding thursday's big feast, jeremy & michelle from toast are hosting a giveaway of their recently introduced woodland warriors gift set (retail: $35)! in keeping with the toast tradition, each candy-filled tiki is handmade out of wood and once depleted of its menehune mac offerings become a petite repository for your favorite odds and ends.

the set is currently on holiday pre-order so the lucky winner will be among the first welcomed into toast's kaimuki studio for pickup next week!

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, nov 26th
• please put toast woodland warriors giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: oahu peeps only, please

winner will be announced on friday.

good luck!

{update: winner list posted}

new peeks: heather brown

sakura * heather * no. 296 * gallery peeps

this will be short and sweet due to many, many distractions in h|h-land, but i just wanted to check in with the tardy news of heather brown's charming little gallery that opened this past spring in japan.

it's not too surprising to discover our japanese friends have fallen for heather's artwork which has since gotten some love from elle japan and other publications upon the gallery's tokyo debut. just peeking at her latest offerings is an instant pick-me-up between those cheerful little birds (6x6 originals now available!) and the translucent rolling waves that have become a hb signature.

between racking up the frequent flier miles traveling back and forth across the pacific, heather has also found her way to kaua'i for quiet country living that is paying off with new vistas and surf breaks to capture with her paint brush.

more peeks below . . .

kauai surf

surf boat

single fins & feathers * pink ginger

juicy sunset

of course, this means a bit more competition for the handful of originals for sale in the online shops located stateside & in japan. both websites also stock giclées and less spendy prints of artwork that have already found a wall to call home.

also, take note that heather just returned from a series of shows in japan and will be one of the local artists featured during the triple crown surf art show's opening reception this weekend.

• when: sat, nov 21st - 6p
• where: wyland galleries, 66-250 kam hwy, haleiwa

p.s. you can follow heather's adventures (featuring her adorable pup) on her blog, or, if your written japanese is good, click over to the staff blog for gallery updates dispatched from japan.

and the winner is . . .

ann from honolulu who just scored toast's cheers mini pop set before it officially lands on the streets.

mahalos again to all the oahu readers who entered the giveaway! i know in-store pickup is a bummer for readers off-island so remember that you can still knock 20% off the set if you pre-order before nov 29th.

in other news, designers jeremy and michelle seem to have transformed their studio into santa's workshop with the introduction of two new goodies ready to woo your holiday gifting list.

take a peek!

woodland warriors heart stump set

first up, toast's leaf-a-note set ($10) has been designed to put a handcrafted spin on the modern day
message center. everything you need is packaged in a little tree tin which doubles as a magnet board. definitely a super sweet stocking stuffer for your favorite office mate or your little one's teacher.

and, today marks the official debut of the brand new woodland warriors gift set, toast's take on the traditional carved tiki. the hawaiian style heart stumps are crafted from five different varieties of wood then filled with sweets from menehune mac. pre-orders kick off today which will save you an additional 20% off ($28 sale/$35 retail) when you reserve by nov 29th.

of course, you already know that all of toast's featured goods can be scooped up in the online shop and when the open sign is posted on their studio door, but you can also meet the designers at the noelani craft fair in manoa tomorrow (details in this week's sales sheet).

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p
• fyi: download toast's craft fair schedule to find a bonus coupon!

congratulations, ann!

{many mahalos jeremy & michelle!}