toast holiday giveaway

since this fab-u-lous toast giveaway was under wraps when last friday's sales sheet was posted, i am delighted to finally reveal the 2009 edition of the cheers mini pop gift set!

i am loving the punchy labels which add just the right touch of holiday happiness to toast's snack-sized bottles which are filled with crunchy island delights like peanut crackers, hot arare with peanuts, milk chocolate covered almonds, mini nori maki arare, and dry roasted macadamia nuts. yum!

while the gift set is currently available as a pre-order only, one lucky oahu reader has the chance to score the festive gift set (retail: $25) right this moment!

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, nov 12th
• please put toast cheers giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: oahu peeps only, please

winner will be announced on friday.

good luck!

{update | nov 11th: please note winner must be able to pickup gift set at toast's studio in kaimuki}

double identity

vintage starfish

since i am signed up for apartment therapy's fall cure in hopes that a little hand holding will help me tidy up and refresh my home away from home, it seems only appropriate to share the gorgeous new(ish) pillow collection from honolulu designer kaypee soh today.

while swatches were previewed before the collection debuted at the made in hawaii festival, i completely spaced and forgot to feature the completed pillows which continue to reference the islands with tropical charm.

kaypee's use of cheerful turquoise never fails to make me swoon but fans of more traditional hawaiian motifs will want to check out the lovely muted kapa pattern which combines old school design with an elegant modernity. and, makeover artists will welcome the simple genius of the reversible patterns designed so that a quick flip updates your space without any additional fuss.

more peeks below . . .

kapa

elephant ear

starfish

the 100% linen pillows ($120) are constructed on oahu so your best bet is to hele over to so'mace to gather up your favorites.

• where: 1115 young street
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 3p

offline orders are also welcome so click for details on how to get your wish list dispatched to your door.

p.s. isla just posted a peek sharing all the fun during last sunday's shop day hosted by so'mace.

and the winners are . . .

ulu letterpress note

alison and leslie, both of honolulu, who can expect a complete set of mozaic paper letterpress note cards in their mailboxes soon!

this was one of the most popular giveaways to date so many, many mahalos to all of h|h's lovely readers who hoped to find a happy surprise in their inbox today. remember you can order up sets of mozaic paper's tropical blossoms & leaves designs on the official website while oahu peeps can shop mp's letterpress offerings at soha living in kahala mall.

congratulations alison & leslie!

{mahalo to the mozaic paper 'ohana!}

halloween treats roundup

with halloween just nine days away, it seems like the perfect time for a sweet roundup of delightful treats (no tricks!) handpicked for your enjoyment!

1 - ravenchase returns to the streets of honolulu and is recruiting agents for its zombie elimination task force to crush the undead invasion (tix: $35) expected next weekend.

2/3 - trick out goodie bags with niko art's spooky stamp set ($18) and simply embellish's personalized halloween labels ($6).

4 - dress up your tiny hula girl in a sweet tutu ($22) handmade by hilo's palm tree princess.

5 - maui jewelry artist kira ferrer mixes black onyx and sterling silver to create her along came a spider pendant ($52).

6 - keep track of your candy stash with whimsical arach notes ($3) made by our friends at toast.

7 - glam it up all autumn long with a juicy triple stand of carnelian gemstones ($275) by stacey lee designs.

p.s. you can also order up gourmet halloween candy cheesecakes at ottocake in chinatown or stop by sweet paradise chocolatier (kailua & waikoloa) for seasonal artisanal confections like creepy chocolate fingers, pumpkin spice truffles, and green fairie absinthe chocolates.

mozaic paper letterpress giveaway

tiare letterpress note

happy monday to everyone! letterpress fans - your day just became a little more delightful with today's fabulous giveaway. the designers behind mozaic paper are gifting two lucky readers with a complete set of their first two note card offerings which, as you may remember, feature the most gorgeous sunny imprints of ink evocative of the islands.

yep, six lovely letterpress cards in mozaic paper's tropical blossoms and tropical leaves sets (retail: $21) are up for grabs for all your old timey correspondence pleasure!

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, oct 22nd
• please put mozaic paper giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household

click back on friday to find out if you are one of the lucky winners.

good luck!

{update: winner list posted}