Holiday Gifting Island Style

Elevate your gifting game with aloha this holiday. Indulge in the finest Hawai'i has to offer with these island-inspired recommendations.

Featured Entrepreneurs

Brianne & Co.
Brianne & Co. is a hand made jewelry line crafted by Brianne Light. Her simple, minimalistic jewelry has an incredible variety from local Kaua’i sea glass and shells to unique stones, genuine pearls and precious metals. Each piece is intended to extenuate the durability and elegance every woman has within her. READ MORE
Averylily
Averylily is an interior design studio founded by Avery Solmssen and Lily Kanter. In addition, Averylily is curating a retail component with goods by Hawaiian artisans and artisans abroad. The initial offering will be a move-in basics collection for new home owners; bedding, bath, decorative throw pillows and tabletop. The collection is scheduled to launch summer of 2023.
Hobbs Tea
At Hobbs Tea, Kauai-raised founder, Jamie Lyons, makes Hawaii-grown tea that helps protect endemic Hawaiian species and their habitats. Eco-friendly sachets and packaging are 100% plant based, fully compostable, and free of toxins and plastic. Each Organic tea is sustainably grown and truly clean from farm to cup. READ MORE
LexBreezy Hawaii
Founded by Native Hawaiian designer Alexis Akiona, Lexbreezy Hawai‘i creates aloha wear and resort wear with a modern twist, reflecting local culture. READ MORE
David Shepard
Founded by David Shepard, a biologist-turned-designer, David Shepard Hawai‘i is an aloha wear design company featuring hand-drawn artistic representations of native Hawaiian plants with a special emphasis on conservation. READ MORE
Surf Shack Puzzles
Founded by Mahina Tuteur, Surf Shack Puzzles is a Native Hawaiian wahine-owned and ‘ohana-operated puzzle company highlighting Hawai‘i-inspired artwork designed by female artists including Punky Aloha Studio and Aloha de Mele. READ MORE
Kauai Sweet Shoppe
Founded by Chloe Blake & Kalei Marston, Kaua‘i Sweet Shoppe is a family-owned and operated small batch confectionery manufacturer specializing in handcrafted locally made caramels and chocolates highlighting local flavors. READ MORE  
Advance Wildlife Education
Founded by biologist Che Katsu Frausto, Advance Wildlife Education creates a line of educational products including coloring books for keiki featuring hand-drawn artwork and clothing to promote Hawai‘i’s endangered wildlife, outreach and information. READ MORE
Tag Aloha Co.
Founded by Alana Penaroza, Kainoa Penaroza and AJ White, Tag Aloha Co. is a lifestyle brand offering a growing array of locally inspired products including bags, pareos, hats and pillows. The company is proud to be Hawai‘i's first Fairtrade Certified business, and to donates a portion of its profits to the Surfrider Foundation. READ MORE

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