If you need crafting supplies this is the best place on the island. That being said I can spend…read morehours and hundreds of dollars here. There is so much different things packed into this one small store. If i need something specifically I just wait patiently and ask one of the sisters or their workers, though i find it best to just ask one of the sisters. All of the workers are friendly and patient especially when you need multiple different things that you need to make stuff to restock your booth for an upcoming craft fair.

What an experience! Cute shop, so much to look at. I did feel overwhelmed because there was so much…read moreto look at and I didn't want to miss anything, so I suggest going in with a purpose or knowing what you're looking for. There were beads, charms, things to make leis, materials for purse leis and key chains, materials for charm pens, decal stickers of all sizes, materials for jewelry making, crafts, things for each season/ occasion. You name it, they probably got it. Prices are decent. I bought 2 packets of bead flowers, 2 packets of circle key chain hooks, 1 pack of clay flowers, 1 packet of gummy bear charms, and a few individual charms for $50. There's a parking lot in the back. On the right behind the shop, right after the traffic light.

Notes Gallery is located in Kahala Mall with lots of parking! It is a very nice welcoming store…read morewith beautiful Hawaiian merchandise! Please look at my pictures below: Gorgeous jewelry including necklaces,earrings, etc. They have many display cases so make sure you check them all! Also, beautiful artwork and also prints that are reasonable and easy to carry out! I always admire the handmade Koa bowls, boxes and even business card holders! I found the prices very reasonable compared to other stores! They also have pretty Hawaiian night lights and pottery! The store also features Artist Jordan Prussing's contemporary artwork and stickers! The younger customers will appreciate his work! His grandmother art is also sold there! This store is Great to find the perfect gift for birthdays and Christmas!

I stopped by NOHEA Gallery at the mall today with a friend, just planning to browse for a bit, and…read morewe ended up having one of the most memorable art experiences I've had in a long time. We had the pleasure of meeting (JORDAN), one of the artists who works at the gallery. He was incredibly kind and generous with his time, walking us through the store and sharing the stories behind some of the pieces. When we asked to see his own artwork, we were blown away. Jordan has an incredible talent for capturing the beauty of the east side of the island-the lush greens, deep blues, and the feeling you get when you're out on a hike surrounded by nature. As someone who spends a lot of time exploring those places, his work really spoke to me. You can feel the connection to the land in every piece. What impressed me even more is how young he is. His level of skill and vision is remarkable, and it's exciting to think about where his artistic journey will take him in the future. We were lucky enough to purchase a few of his pieces for an amazing price and I truly feel grateful to have them in my home. It's rare to find artwork that resonates so deeply, and even rarer to meet the artist behind it. If you're visiting NOHEA Gallery, take the time to ask about Jordan's work you won't regret it. Supporting talented local artists like him makes the experience even more special. I'm beyond excited to own a few of his pieces and can't wait to watch his career grow!

I had a great experience at KraftStories! It's such a cute place that will immediately make you…read morewant to take more classes there! The class is so organized--the materials are also prepped for you, so no time is wasted--you can begin creating right away! We had Ava as an instructor and she is a wonderful instructor! I took her for Turkish candle holders and she is so inspiring, patient, and kind. It was like creating art with a friend! I would highly recommend class here!!

Amazing DIY kits and classes held here! My eyes were drawn to the beautiful display window at 15 N…read morePauahi Street. I met Nur who informed us of the great workshops/ classes offered here. Including Hawaiian themed classes, Sea Glass frame art, Turkish Mosaic Lamps, Soy Candle making, Plant Terrarium, Moss Wall Art, Turkish Coffee Tasting, Artist collaborations and more! You may book individual classes, Birthday Parties, Date crafts, Baby Shower, Bachelorette parties, Team Building, Family events and YELP get togethers! It is a little warm inside when we visited in the afternoon. Nur assured us that there is air conditioning. Really great examples are shown inside the workshop. Stop by soon. Telephone number (650) 200-3809 Instagram @kraftstoriesofficial Free Honolulu group craft class promotion going on now!

Signed up for "Some Like It Hot" because I want to learn more about jewelry-making and had my first…read morelesson today. First time visiting the Art School and first time working with a handsaw. Metalsmithing is no joke! My left tricep is sore just from holding the copper piece in place. The instructor, Juvana S., was professional, approachable, friendly, and seems knowledgeable. I found myself wishing the class was a YouTube tutorial because I need to watch/hear some things on repeat and also pause when needed. The class went on a good pace though since my fellow classmates were mostly new to this type of thing. The Metals Studio has everything (I guess) stocked and laid out. The three hours went by really quickly. I can't wait to learn more in the weeks to come!

I went to the Pecha Kucha night (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on Friday to get a flavor of this…read morestyle of presentation (to implement in my classroom). We showed up minutes before intermission and right away I noticed... 1. The sound quality was poor (you could barely hear from the back where most of the crowd was standing) 2. There were limited stools to sit on but a majority of the crowd was standing... 3. There was a tent with free beer but they don't serve during the presentations (intermission looked like a scene from Walmart on Black Friday) The presentations were... not what I expected. The next Pecha Kucha night is on March 9th and I think I'm going to give it another shot. Chamorro Grindz was the featured food truck but we ate before we came (the reason why we were an hour late). The highlight of the night was when I discovered that teachers can check out artifacts to share with their students ... for free.

They made and installed the wrong mirror size, and Scott, their point person, stopped responding…read morewhen he was notified. I had inquired about one size initially but decided on a new size when their employee came to take official measurements. However they ended up making the first size and permanently glued the mirror to the wall (instead of hanging it, which is the default installation with other mirror companies). If they only glue mirrors permanently, they should notify clients of this in advance. Now the mirror can't be removed without permanent damage to the wall, which will take time and money to repair. I didn't document the exact final size in writing with their measurement employee (Mike, who I'll say was great during the appointment but might've not communicated the new size to the company - not sure), but it seems Scott has gone silent and is avoiding attempting to admit the disconnect on their end, and is avoiding communicating about or correcting the issue in any way. Also worth noting that they charge extra for installing in apartment buildings. I'd wish I'd read more of their reviews before working with them. I rarely write negative reviews but this was such a disappointing and unprofessional experience, and I've worked with many contractors without any issue. Avoid.

My project turned out absolutely amazing. The Kailua Glass…read moreteam did an outstanding job and I couldn't be more pleased. They were professional, tidy and worked efficiently. I highly recommend this business for your special glass needs! Thanks guys

Mahalo Punahou School for hosting tonight's ILH cheer competition…read more Congratulations to all the participating schools, cheer squads, and supporters. Excellent win for Iolani taking all 3 divisions in first place: intermediate, JV and varsity. Love the comraderie of the audience sitting side by side with families of competing schools. The coolest thing was while waiting for the tallying of each school's points, the cheerleaders were in good spirits dancing on the floor to the music. So much aloha encompassed the gym. Smiles, hugs, leis of all kinds and roses being handed out to teammates and friends. A wonderful spectacle to witness and enjoy.

Disclaimer: this is a review of the tennis facility. I have played and coached many matches at this…read moreschool and it has a very impressive tennis complex. In the years since I was competing, they renovated the office/viewing area to include an upper deck. There are 6 courts with lights on the lower side and up a steep road there are 3 more courts. There is also a bleacher area to watch some of the matches from. Parking can be tricky and the one-way setup of the lot is difficult. If you pass an area, you have to go all the way out of the campus and back around the hill to get back on property. If you see a spot, even if it's not that close, take it! Weather is also an issue since it's in Manoa so we sometimes have rain delays/cancelled matches. Yesterday we almost had to postpone but luckily the weather held up enough to finish the match!

I recently visited this place a couple of times because I was attending a meeting nearby. They are…read morelocated at the Chinatown Gateway Plaza on the 2nd floor. This is the same building that has the satellite city hall office. Parking is either on the street or in nearby lots. There is a municipal parking lot in the same building which entrance is on Bethel Street. Parking is cheap. Both times I went, it was on a Sunday. I found the DAC to be so interesting with the artwork displays from mostly local artists. There is a different exhibit each month and the best part, it's free to visit. They also hold art classes there. The layout of the center is a decent size, white walls, and spacious walking thru. They also have their own restrooms which were very clean. In January, the monthly exhibit was about the WWII internment camp in Waipahu as part of the Honouliuli National Historic Site's 10th anniversary celebration. It was informative & I learned somethings that I never knew before. In March the Hawaii Watercolor Society had a member's showing, which was also an interesting exhibit seeing the beautiful water color paintings. Overall, nice experience to check out.

Visited the Downtown Art Center to view an exhibit entitled Contemporary Photography innHawaii…read more2026. The space was on the second floor and was sorta generic gallery space. Not particularly well laid out with a table right as you walk in. Seemed clunky. Also - I was bugged that the work was not necessarily level...either the pieces were cockeyed or the labels were...sometimes both. And it was also weird that the labels didn't seem to be uniform...with one (maybe 2?) artist(s) having a QR code. Perplexing. The show itself was good...if kinda redundant.

Beautiful craftsmanship and wonderful service! Couldn't be more pleased! Gave a timeless box made…read moreof Koa wood to my son for his 30th birthday and Aaron went out of his way to make sure this legacy gift was delivered in time.

This is the third pen I have purchased. Two ballpoint pens and a fountain pen. I love mine and my…read moretwo recipients loved the pens I gifted. The fountain pen in particular was noted as an exceptional pen with the quality of materials, how it is made, the weight, thought put into design and use, and quality of writing! This is a gift anyone would love to have!! Bonus: customer service was amazing. Since I am local, they contacted me to coordinate an easier pick up!

This is a laid back cigar lounge with about 7-8 individual seats. It's a $25 day pass that comes…read morewith the owner, Chris' cigar, the Torch. I got his cigar in Maduro while I also got the EP Carrillo "Allegiance". I got to sit down and relax a bit while puffing on the Torch cigar and having a nice conversation with some of the fellas. It's a real intimate setting with no music but a movie playing from the tv. It's not your traditional cigar lounge but it'll do the job. Chris is a cool and chill guy who is easy to talk to. He's friendly and even offered me a free soda! They have a poker table for those that are interested in playing. I will say, the variety of cigars in their humidor isn't much. They have maybe 2-3 recognized cigar brands while the others are low key and off the radar but still all worth a shot. I truly enjoyed the Torch cigar; it's a nice easy smoke with a good output of smoke. It's also chewy, earthy, and has sweet notes. It's a really good smoke! Special shout out to Chris for having me. I will definitely come back again!

I didn't visit the store in person, but I did call. A gentleman answered right away and was very…read morehelpful. I was looking for tobacco chew for my brother, and although they don't carry it, he kindly recommended a few places around town that do. His hospitality and wisdom really stood out--if I ever need tobacco products, I'd choose this store just for the way he treated me.