Aloha Kakahiaka from, Hawai'i Nei :) Happy Aloha Friday…read more \000/ Hau'oli Makahiki Hou '2026.... My 1st review here for, '2026, Chee Hooo!! Haha..... It's a bit cold here in Hawai'i Nei today, 65° to be exact!! Lol! Yeah, it's Cold here for Hawai'i peeps, well Imho :) I enjoy Shopping here @Crafts Way (for "Tiare stick Flowers w/Tahitian Pearls), especially after just recently a Wahine @one of our Local Eatery here on Oahu, asked me where did I get my "Tiare" flower from?? That's like the 5th time or even more times, I've gotten that same exact same question from mostly Wahines, either from Hawai'i, & or @Hawaiian Airlines (while boarding our flight, from Stewardesses) & in Vegas & also all the way from, WDW = (Walt Disney World), one of the Happiest Places in the World :). So, since I've always forgot the name of this SHOP!!, Brain Fart moment (lol!) which I now know it's called, "Crafts Way!", in Aiea, I can NOW share this info to any Local Wahine, Stranger or whomever will ask me about MY, Aloha "Tiare flower w/Tahitian Pearl", & be on my merry way, as I can now respond about, where did you get your Pretty Flower (it's a fake Tiare!) lol from, etc, & I can proudly reply & say, it's from, "Crafts Way" in Aiea, where it's located right in the back side of *Cutter Ford*, again in Aiea, on *Hekaha St.*, this place is not hard to find @all!! As long as your familiar where the Aiea area is, & you see *Cutter Ford*, on the far right.....&* here is *Crafts Way* Address below 98-015 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701, you have pretty much almost reached your Destination here, to "Crafts Way!" :), that'll be on the right side, on Hekaha St. Got lots of prkg here for this Store, U can prkg right in front of the Store too!! Getting back to "Crafts Way", my main thing I enjoy about this Store, is basically their pretty "Tiare Flower" w/the Tahitian Pearl, that's my all time Favorite Flower from here, & also their pretty, "Puakenikeni" flowers, & they are all *fake flowers* lol. Keep in mind, these flowers do come in mini Sizes also, to where you can put them in your ka'a, In the A/C vent area, & or where ever your heart desires to place them!! I like keeping an extra of my "Tiares" in my ka'a, becuz I do leave our hale sometimes without my fave "Tiare", get a lil bummed (Lol!), but knowing that I'll have an Extra in my ka'a, etc, then I can use my backup "Tiare" right from my ka'a & I'm a Happy Camper for the rest of my day/evening, yayyyyy!!! Lol! These "Tiare w/Tahitian Pearl" usually costs, $4.00-$5.00 for one Flower, depending which Sz. You may choose, where I don't like the really Nui =(Big) ones, I enjoy a more Med. SZ. "Tiare". The last time I was Shopping here, right before our last trip to the 9th Isle (10/6/2025), when I went into this Store, I couldn't find any of the "Tiares" that I liked, but not too Worry, becuz the Wahine @the Register told me, I can make them for you, so I told her that's So Cool, I browsed more around the Store, as she was putting together my "Tiares w/Tahitian Pearls together, I bought like 5 or 6, becuz I like sharing some with my Sister Randi :), as we both enjoy wearing our "Tiare" flowers daily!! It's also Cute, to put any flower, right on top of a "Makana" as well!!! You'll also find here, a very much wide Variety of range of Hawaiian Flowers here, (their all fake) lol, from Puamelias, Tiares, *fake hakus*, just keep in mind, their are a lot of flowers you will find here in this "Crafts Way!" Store, including plastic Hawaiian Leis too!! Five Stars from me, knowing I can always come back here for my, "Tiare w/Tahitian Pearl" Stick Flowers, & buy as much as I want, in the Future.... Haha! Lastly, I'm Hawaiian & I don't Usually like "fake flowers", including "fake leis", that's just me, I would definitely enjoy wearing my "Tiare" fresh, becuz the Smell of a real Tiare, is heavenly, just as the "Puakenikeni" Flowers as well, they both Smell Sweet, etc. But, knowing that when you do use a real "Tiare & or a real Puakenikeni", they will pretty much only last a day or two & then they will make (mah-keh). Okay den, all pau again with my long Cray (lol!) Review for this, "Crafts Way" Interesting bright color Store, filled with lots & lots of *Fake Flowers*, Plastic Hakus, Plastic Leis, which I'll always come back here again & again to pick up my "Tiares w/Tahitian Pearl Stick flowers from here!! Aloha Nui!!, from Chilly Hawai'i Nei :) \000/

A spark of imagination…read more.. Crafts Way can guide you to that finished project with a whole garden filled with flowers of all kinds that are loved here in the islands. Located in Harbor Center in Aiea as soon as you drive up it's on your immediate right and with lots of parking provided by the center making it easy to shop and explore the vast selection of imitation flowers from a single stem to Haku and Kukui nut lei. Many are displayed in the classic clear floral container so that you can easily see each item with prices clearly noted with a very clean and organized showroom floor I was quite impressed of the selection and remembered in the past looking for some floral for crafting now know this would've been the perfect place for that and more. Thank you!

I am more of an outdoors type of person, but recently have been thinking of taking up a crafty…read morehobby for those gloomy, rainy days. I stumbled upon Fabric Mart near Pearlridge Center last week when we cleaned up for the New Year and dropped off donations nearby. So, I decided to check it out today. First of all, it's a HUGE space with fabrics galore!!! Lots of local, Hawaiian print material. Wall full of fancy, frilly ones. And even, solid choices of fabric for curtains and furniture! Also, they sell gorgeous 100% silk options! This place definitely could be an inspo to stir up creativity we need from time to time. Also, they sell accessories that usually come with sewing projects including patterns and zippers. Unfortunately, I did not see any sewing machines. Nor, do they offer sewing classes. This shop is not visible from the main road. Mosey on towards the back line-up of businesses including a gymnastic's school and an Asian home furnishings store. There is ample, free parking. I thought the staff working was not very friendly. Probably due to not in work mode because it's right after the long holidays. I recommend here if you are wanting a wide selection of fabric for your next craft project.

Amazing selection of fabric but assistance is a Ghost town can't find anymore around to help grab…read morefabric from higher shelves

After seeing BFCrafts Instagram posts and Lei-go leis made from colorful flower beads, I wanted to…read moretry out this new item. I headed down to this BFCraft store and found the beads! A wide selection of colors, however, a few of the popular colors and flowers were out of stock. The beads are light weight, flexible, and the stems may be easily cut shorter. I was happily surprised that it did not feel rough or abrasive against material or the human skin. Great for simple DIY craft projects. My first project was to create a forever lei bag charm. The flower beads are reasonably priced and affordable for crafting projects. Service was okay lol. The cashier could have shown a little more interest. No smile or thank you for coming today. Maybe it was an off day for her. Other employees were nice and helpful in finding the beads. Overall a 4.5 star experience. Rounded up to 5 stars.

Where's the die cut machine…read more.. Coming from the west side I thought that stopping here at the Pearl City Shopping Center lower level near Daiso would be perfect as I needed to use their die cut machine for a graduation party decor as it was late in the day with lots of errands after work I was pressed for time as I searched around this shop which is quite large but have so many branches of aisles it was a maze just searching around like a lost mouse roaming around. Though I didn't find the die cut machine I did see something new and super cute a large selection of patches all small and about an 1" in size along with various little key fob and little coin purse to personalize and at $1 each patch you know it stopped me in my busy tracks and totally got me thinking of some projects...omg! I'm not used to the layout of this location and because of that I usually don't come here but with fun items like patches and the trend of mini totes it may sway me in Pearl City for some ideas lol, staff was just there smiled but didn't really acknowledge me which was fine as I was in a hurry and left with more ideas than I needed. Thank you!

One of the biggest swap meets on the island, and probably the most popular. There are dozens of…read morevendors, and yeah, some of them sell similar stuff, which honestly works in your favor if you're trying to grab souvenirs without paying Waikiki prices. But if you want something a little more special, definitely look for the local vendors. There are some great spots with handmade items. A few of my favorites that I actually bought from and brought home and I am using: - Cheeky Beach: super cute beachwear by Vivian and her son (they also have a shop in Haleiwa) - Touch of a Goddess: handmade jewelry by a mother-daughter duo - Leonardo Dale Photography: beautiful photo art of the island now displaying at my house. There's a ton to see, so go with time, it's a big market. They also have food and sometimes live music. Admission is $2 per person (cash only), and I'd recommend bringing cash since a lot of vendors don't take cards.

After years of inactivity, a plan to revitalize the Aloha Stadium has been approved and demolition…read moreof the site to begin...so what about the iconic swap meet? The stalls consolidated across the street and rather than walking all round the stadium, the stalls are lined in neat rows (some in conexs that open up to be a store. All my favorite stalls seem to have made the move - the food trucks have also made the trek across the street. Parking is available in the back and also by the tram station parking lot - just need to walk a little bit. Cost remains $1 for Kama'ainas *locals) and active duty military, $2 for all else. A great place to purchase touristy items, but also stuff you don't think you need until you see it. Check it out! I'm glad the authorities realized the need to keep the Aloha Swap Meet.

Nate's customer service is out of this world! If I could give 10 stars, I would. I planned a…read moreproduct showcase at SALT at Our Kaka'ako, a venue I had never worked with before. By the end of my first site visit with Nate, he filled in almost all my dozens of question marks, and as we continued to plan, he was always prompt to communicate with me with any changes or questions coming from either end. His extensive knowledge in the event planning space made the whole process less stressful for me and my team. While customer service is always great, no one forgets the bottom line, and Hawaii Special Events offered very affordable pricing, and he allowed us to make changes throughout the planning process, even on the day of! He kept me in contact with all of his contractors, making sure everyone was on the same page. On the day of, the set up crew was great to work with, and they really turned it into a stunning venue for our 500+ audience members! I would highly recommend anyone who takes it upon themselves to go above and beyond what's expected. Big or small, Hawaii Special Events can do it all! (so clique, but so true!)

Nate and his team did such a great job at our wedding reception. We wanted an outdoor wedding feel…read moreat an indoor ballroom by having bistro lights strung around the perimeter of the room. When we walked in, we were taken away by how beautiful it looked because they brought our vision to life. So many guests complimented us on the romantic ambience the lights added and it was just perfect.

Great selection of cute, useful items! Pricing is very reasonable and if you book coordination…read moreservices with The Gay Agenda Collective (their sister company), they can potentially transport your reserved decor items to your venue for you!

I had a destination wedding in Kaneohe, HI some time last week. And one of things I was really…read morestressed about was...how much decor or wedding supplies am I expected to fly with me to Hawaii? Should I send someone I know who lives in Hawaii all the decor I plan to have at the wedding? Yeah, I could but...I don't want to burden that person. Plus...if I buy all these decor, I have to fly them back with me?! So I searched Google and even asked in Facebook wedding groups, can I rent wedding decor in Hawaii? And WEDCYCLE HAWAII came up many times. And I was sooooo glad that it exists. WEDCYCLE Hawaii helped ease my stress. The decor I wanted to rent was available. I love that you can schedule the day and time to pick up and drop off rented items. The location was easy to find as well. Communication via email and texts were great - Ipo responded fast. She provides a sheet or two of the items you ordered to rent to keep track. I rented easels, signages, frames of different sizes. Their items were perfect and what I needed! Ipo was friendly and accommodating. Even after my wedding, I donated items and she gladly took majority items that were offered. hehe. Definitely recommend if you want to save money and need to just borrow items for your event!

This review is long overdue but Shades West did a phenomenal job at upgrading our condo! Danny and…read morehis team went above and beyond assisting us with picking out the perfect shades for our living room and bedroom. They even offered to help us take down our old and rusty screens. The living shades have the perfect visibility for our view to still come through, while making a huge difference in temperature from that afternoon Hawai'i heat. The bedroom shades are black out, just the way we like it and keep the room much cooler throughout the day. The remote-controlled shades have been a life changer and worth the upgrade, if you're still thinking about it -- don't hesitate and you won't regret it!

Shades West was efficient in scheduling an appointment and providing a quote after multiple…read moreinquiries from other competitors. Danny exceeded my expectations!!He provided the best value for motorized shades at my new condo. I communicated with him remotely, as I live in the SF Bay Area and he coordinated services with my property manager. He offered his expertise and provided recommendations for the windows at my condo. He has done multiple units in my building. His attentive service and craftsmanship is top notch. Call him for your window treatments. His service and quality of products will not disappoint!!

1/29/26 (4.5 stars) - Installed an Oasis 360 mailbox. Labor estimate reasonable. Provided photos…read moreof the old box, the wooden post front & side, and new box with diagram of dimensions/bolt size prior to job. Received an ETA text a few minutes after the appointed time, which I appreciated. Kai and Pono went to work removing the old box and making a new plywood base for the new. They wanted to go to City Mill because he didn't have the right bolts. Told him ok to use what he had, and I would take care of it later. Otherwise, I would have given 5 stars. Additional $15 for materials and provided tip. Courteous and friendly.

Kai came in quick and got the job done on a timely basis. Ripped out old tub and tile walls…read more Replaced with everything new. Come out cherry!!

Phil is magician, called him up again as a return customer, totally saved my sofa last time!…read moreCustomer for life.... Check out his work OUTSTANDING!!!! This time my Goldendoodle destroyed my arm rest..."poof" Brand new!!! Highly recommend! Book fast he is in high demand! Fixing professionally, fast, friendly, and clean...

Phil came to our rescue again this month. A few years ago the arms of our beloved Natuzzi armchair…read morestarted to crack so he took it away to re-leather and it turned out to be the best decision. This time one arm of our matching Natuzzi sofa was filled with sweat and dirt over the years and we thought of Phil immediately. He came quickly, assessed the damage and presented a solution that saved us the trouble of sending this big sofa his way. Phil was skillful; not only he conscientiously cleaned the dirty surface and sealed the imminent cracks with his magic hand he cleaned the whole set and prolonged the life of our living-room furniture. We highly recommend Phil.

My patio renovation needed new window coverings and I selected Made in the Shade based on their…read morereviews. I am so pleased that I did! They were timely, courteous, attentive, and the work was spot on. The only difficulty was trying to make a selection from the vast array of choices! I highly recommend this hands on, husband and wife, small business. I love my shades!

Fantastic - I'm not usually one to post reviews as I have to be inspired which, I'm not usually…read more But Made in the Shade has definitely done so. The biggest reason? Dwight is very responsive...to calls, emails, texts. He might not respond to your morning call until a little later in the day but you can be sure he definitely will. That for me is number 1. He is very helpful in the shade/blind selection, puts in the order right away and gets it done withing 3-4 weeks. His company has a very nice selection. His install is super efficient and we are thrilled with our shades. You will not regret calling Made in the Shade.