We recently sold our big, bulky furniture while downsizing to smaller digs. Then came sticker shock when shopping to furnish our new place. We were shocked again — in a good way — when we dropped by the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Iwilei after seeing the furniture in the window on countless drive-bys.
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Feb. 8, 2016
Breakfast buffet at Aulani features Minnie, Goofy • Emojis make leap from texts to plush pillows and wallets • Bookstore offers a trove of Year of the Monkey items • T-shirt honors UH football coach • Die-cut cards celebrate Chinese New Year
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Feb. 1, 2016
I fell in love at first sight with Rainforest Alliance Certified roses six years ago, and my passion for these long-stemmed beauties has only deepened with time.
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Jan. 25, 2016
Flavors reflect cultural mix at Kahai Street Kitchen • Nanding’s rolls deliver sweet satisfaction • Palama Market offers selection of beauty items • Carnivorous craving? Ray’s Cafe serves prime plate • Bob’s continues to dish out affordable comfort food
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Jan. 18, 2016
Playing cards double as post-disaster survival guide • Bite-size bars with kiawe bean flour make tasty treats • Sleek bracelet offers stylish way to hold hair ties • Tinted moisturizer combines 3 products in 1 • Nitrogen-infused coffee packs a caffeine punch
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Jan. 11, 2016
Hawaii-made aloha shirts sport vibrant patterns • Gluten-free mix derives flavor from breadfruit • Designer crafts elegant teddy bears with vintage fabrics • Gourmet jerky showcases local ahi • Fresh recordings paired with Elvis create powerful performance
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Jan. 4, 2016
Delights for gluten-free diet • Star Wars crochet kit is perfect for crafty fans • Shimmery earrings evoke the ocean • Tommy Bahama cookbook spotlights Hawaii flavors • Salsa maker adds hot sauce to menu
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Start 2016 off right with a festive celebration and a head start on your self-improvement goals. Please keep in mind that featured items may be in short supply and may not be available at all store locations; prices may vary.
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Stuff your stocking with slippers by Hayn, a local brand that launched just this year. The footwear is made from natural rubber tree sap with a soft top sole and firmer outer sole for comfort and durability.
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Dec. 14, 2015
Say it in silver with delicate necklaces • Hawaii-flavored holiday treats for dogs • Bright, flowy styles in wide range of sizes • Colorful carriers hold water bottles in style • Multifunctional pouches are cute and practical
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Cookies Maui kids’ playwear is just about the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while. Maggie Welker of Haiku scours yard sales and thrift stores for commemorative and graphic T-shirts, ingeniously upcycling them into comfy, 100 percent cotton sundresses ($40) and pants ($36).
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