T’tis the season to bring joy to the food-obsessed on your gift list!
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Photo: Brie Thalmann
Poke Bowl Ornament
What better way to decorate a foodie’s tree than a sparkling poke bowl loaded with ahi, salmon, uni and ebi.
Bowl ornament, $13.80, SoHa Living, various locations, sohaliving.com, @sohaliving
Photo: Brie Thalmann
Whimsical cocktail napkins
How stylish would it be to hand out to guests at holiday gatherings?
Piece Linen Cocktail Napkins, $46 for a set of 4, Olive Boutique, 43 Kihapai St., Kailua, (808) 263-9919, oliveandoliver.com, @olive_boutique
Photo: Courtesy of Sun Chong Company
Local bag of Kine snacks
Spacious, sturdy and covered in adorable illustrations by Kelsie Dayna? say less
Holo Holo Totes, $20, Sun Chong Company, 127 N. Hotel St., Chinatown, (808) 537-3525, sunchonghi.com, @sunchonghi
Photo: Courtesy of Island-Boy Shop
Matcha tea set
Perfect for that matcha-obsessed friend who likes the temperature of the drink and the level of sweetness.
Hamio Teray, $115, Island I Wish, 3464 Weloe Av., islandboy.shop, @islandboy.shop
Photos: Brie Thalmann, courtesy of Hawai’i Gifts
Taste of Hawaii Mini Puzzles
Designed for a bite-sized break, these 70-piece puzzles take about 20 minutes to complete.
Hawaii Gift Week Puzzles, $8 each, Nā Mea Hawai’i, Ward Village, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 270, Kaka’ako, (808) 596-8885, nameahawaii.com, @likaesia
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Clips for pasta bags
A future ciao-time and pantry favorite, for sure.
Snarce Bag Clips Sit, $14.99, The Refleee Avisar, 42 864-64, (844) 7446, therefineryhonolulu.com, @therefineryhonolulu
Photo: Courtesy of Mōno Hawai’i
Ceramic coffee dripper
For the pouring enthusiast who values beautiful design as much as good beer.
Origami ceramic dripper, $40 small, $42 medium, 2013 S. King St., McCully-Mō’ili’ili, (808) 955-1595, monohawaii.com, @monohawaii
Photos: Courtesy of Roberta Oaks
Breeze Block Swizzle Sticks
Mid-century architecture meets fantastic cocktail hour.
Breeze Block Swizzle Stix, $24 for a set of 8, Roberta Oaks, 1152 Nu’uanu Ave., Chinatown, robertaoaks.com, @robertaoakshawaii.com
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Local style stickers
So much fun and full of island favorites.
STICULY SHATTS, $5 ECH, ACH, SMALL Kine Gift, 3422 Wave tolence Ave., small.kine.gift, @smallkinegift
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Reusable shell straws
They may look straight from the ocean, but the sweet Hebrew and flea cone shells that adorn these borosilicate straws are handcrafted from glass.
Luv4err Straws, $20 EACH, KEEE WAST SIMPLE, 346 WAIK EMWARE, (808-48-4-011) keepitsimplezerowaste.com, @merdes
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Photo: Courtesy of Fighting Eel
Coasters for tropical drinks
Punchy, poppy and made of protective silicone surfaces.
Bloom Retro Coasters, $22 for a set of 4, Fighting Eel, various locations, fightingeel.com, @fightingeel
Photos: Children’s News
Bag charms with charm
All beautiful and made with an eco-plastic based on vegetable fiber.
Alohaland charms, $24 each, keikikaukau.com, @Ilystoulou
Photos: Courtesy of Kris Goto
Artsy Pint Cup
Stainless steel keeps drinks cold while the ring of Kris Goto illustrations adds a local touch.
Kris Goto MiiR Brah 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Mug, $32, krisgoto.com, @kgotoart
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Brass bottle opener
Beautiful, made in Kyoto and destined to be bar cart stars.
Teyney bottle opener, $120 each, Ukiyo Concepts, Fishcake, 307C Kamani St., Kaka’ako, ukiyoconcepts.com, @ukiyoconcepts_
Photo: Courtesy of Candice Doodles
Kitchen towels Global Cuisine
Gastronomic art for the kitchen in the form of a practical tea towel.
Candice Doodles Towels from Okinawa, Japan and Hawai’i, etsy.com, @candicedoodles
$22 each, Potluck Hawai’i, Ward Village, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Kaka’ako, @potluckhawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Mori by Art + Flea
Lotus root earrings
Adds instant quirkiness to any ensemble.
Remijoose Paper and Resin Earrings, $60, moribyaf.com, @mori_hawaii
Artwork: Courtesy of Jorden Prussing
Spam Jar Art Print
So fresh and creative odes to the Isles’ favorite corned beef.
Bonsai Spam and Spam Shell Dragon prints, $20 for a 5-by-7-inch print, $30 for an 8-by-19-inch print, $48 for an 11-by-14-inch print, Nohea Gallery, Kāhala Mall, 4211 Wai’alae Ave., Kāhala, (808-7407) 808-7407. noheagallery.com, @noheagallery, @jordendraws
Photo: Brie Thalmann
Ohashi raised
Made 100% in Japan from Fukui cedar (a step up from the more common imported bamboo) with bold graphic patterns.
Ihana toothpicks, $28 each, Uncle Paul’s Corner Shop, Mānoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Dr., Mānoa
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enamel pins
For those who like to wear their art (and favorite foods) on their sleeve.
Chili Peppa Watah, Lihing Lolli and Laulau Pins, $11 each kehaunoeau.com, @kehaunoeau
Photo: Brie Thalmann
Pint glass of ice cream
A cup specially designed to hold a comb and a spoon? Genius!
$14.95 each, Green Meadows Better Every Day, 1223 Koko Head Ave #2, office, everydaybetterbygreenmeadows.com, @everydaybetter_by_greenmeadows
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Brie Thalmann is the home and style editor for HONOLULU magazine.
