I've special ordered gift baskets from Clarice for years now- maybe over a decade! She does really…read moregreat work-- tasty, beautiful, on time, and cost effective. She also delivers. I use her gifts whenever I need to bring omiyage to neighbor islands or the mainland. Her Christmas cookies are especially good ... the Mac truffles and the Russian Snowballs! I agree with Jamie T, Clarice goes out of her way to do super business!

My friend, Yvette, gifted me a container of Clarice's Okinawan potato Manju. Wow! These were so…read moredelicious. Thank you for making these special treats that are so ono and unique. My whole family loved them!

First of all, the owners are magnificent. The location is small but mighty and everything is so…read morebeautifully organized. I just needed seed beads that were meticulously organized along the left wall, which made it so easy to find what I was looking for. Then I was told about the bin of seed beads that were on sale! It was like it was my birthday! I ended up with many, many bags of beads and some new string. If you're looking for gems and other materials for different types of jewelry, they have it here too!! To many options for whatever your imagination comes up with! And the owners are so happy to help! I felt like I was chatting with old friends when I came in last! I highly recommend visiting--just check their hours as they are limited.

Absolutely lovely experience with The Bead Gallery. These savvy entrepreneurs are building their…read morebrand; one customer at a time; with pride in service and a caring heart. My package arrived to the Big Isle overnight! That's a miracle in itself. Inside was a perfect well curated order and a piece of yummy pineapple candy! Ta-Da! Thank you. They also have great videos on U-Tube for bead-people's! Mahalo plenty!

Thank you All Star Elite Yelp buddy Irene M. for introducing me to this wonderful Mom Made Market…read moreHawaii held at Kahala Mall on 11/2/25. I had a blast! Great handmade products, baked goods, amazing community service projects and branding here. Shout out to Make Lemonade Project, a fundraiser for cancer patients! Amazing mover and shaker Kelsey. Please read her personal story on her website www.makelemonadeproject.org. Great inspirational stories. I picked up so many items at this market. I was motivated by the moms and talent displayed here. Support local. Great event. I'll be back again. A five star production!

Momma-boss is serious business…read more This mom made local businesses are all amazingly creative, inspiring, and run by moms! Clothes, totes, jewelry, treats and personalized items and more all currently located in Ward Center (August 2021) I just love love love craft fairs and a crafter myself just seeing all this creativity is exciting and nothing makes me happier than to support woman owned business. The next one is December 4th and 5th yup just in time for Christmas and to keep up with Mom follow them on Instagram @themommademarket and check out all the wonderful vendors. Mom definitely knows best...thank you!!

I like this shop. (Wo)manned by a bunch of older ladies that take pride in their goods. Came here…read moreduring the Holiday Season for some interesting finds. There's quality art work, Latin American trinkets and nativity scenes, stationary, art books, sketch pads, art kits with inks made from fruits, etc. Check out the back area for silk scarves and Asian-inspired hand bags (perfect gifts for the females on my list). A chill place to browse between galleries.

Love love love this shop for unique gift items. It wouldn't be the first audience you would think…read moreof but I have actually found terrific gifts that my nephews really enjoy here. With the dismal state of arts in public schools, I feel like it's important to supplement that and appreciate the shop's thoughtful selections. I always get the most compliments for items I purchase here. I can find something to fit every price range, the volunteer shop hostesses are gems and I love that purchases support the arts and local artists. Inevitably I end up getting a one of a kind jewelry piece, scarf or notecards for moi so it really does feel good to give LOL! You can donate your classic Hawaiian treasures here too and know they will go to a good home.

I recently stepped foot inside of this beautiful curated perfume shop of indie and niche perfumery…read more Stephanie, the owner, is absolutely incredible and she has a way of procuring only the finest perfumes

Buying cute bunny fabric for face masks…read more.. If you're into sewing face masks, you'll know that the supply of fabric is limited. Walmart's selection is quite scarce while Fabric Mart is well stocked with the basics, Japanese designs, and Hawaiian prints. Korean material is almost non-existent on Oahu. However, my friend, Donna O., spotted some on Instagram. There's a local vendor named 808 Craft and Gift Fairs. The business page showed some really cute patterns, especially Cony (the white bunny from Line Friends) fabric! I messaged the business and was invited to come over and take a look. I arrived in Pacific Palisades in Pearl City, Oahu in the afternoon. It was perfect timing because the owner, Lauren, was outside and finishing up with the customer before me. She invited me onto her property (with her guard dog) to check out items in her silver colored van. The front passenger seat was filled with face masks made in Korea. There were children's sizes as well as adult sizes. Lauren showed me the quality stitching and the wire nose guards which prevent fogging on eyeglasses. The back of the van held the fabrics. They're currently going for $25 for two yards. Some were linen, some were solids, and some were kawaii prints. I focused on the pandas for my nieces and the sloths for my friend, Dear Daniel... lol! Lauren also pointed out the soft, durable Japanese elastic. It's good for replacing elastic that will eventually stretch out. We don't think that there will be an end to this COVID-19 lifestyle, so, we may as well be prepared and have fresh elastic on hand. Right now, she's offering 100 yards (black or white, 1/8 inch width) for $35. Note: If you bring cash or use venmo, there's a slight discount. Service is outstanding because Lauren is so knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. (It turns out that she married my friend's cousin.) She encouraged me to sew faster so that I can return next week and purchase more fabric... hahaha! P.S. 808 Craft and Gift Fairs sponsor virtual craft fairs that reach all 50 states! Contact Lauren via Instagram to find out more!

Love the Koko Marina Christmas Fairs! There are over a hundred vendors and it's all outdoors…read more Social distancing is highly encouraged and you know what, the customers politely give each other space by waiting patiently. Face masks are required I believe. I'm so happy that I didn't see anyone without a face mask. There a variety of vendors and so much to buy!!! Chaleh Brown is the host and promote. His crew has organized weekly scavenger hunts for entry to weekly prize drawings!!!

Opened in the South Shore Marketplace on Saturday, April 4, 2026!…read more Hot and New store in Kaka'ako, Hawaii. Fun items for children and adults found here. Blind boxes, local made and themed items. Stickers, patches, puzzles, more ... and a POTLUCK TRINKET EXCHANGE BOX!!! We came initially for the trinket exchange box! Yelp Elite All Star Irene M. suggested we check out this trinket exchange box! We both made trinkets to exchange. See pictures posted. I ended up purchasing an adorable Hawaiian lei bib for my grand niece! Support local small businesses! Enjoy the pictures. What a fun place to shop! The Potluck Trinket Exchange

Remember to show your punch card at check out! It was easy to spend money, you can buy a gift for…read moreeveryone in the family! I got my neice a nostalgic gift from her childhood. Those cute putty erasers you would get as a kid, they got it. Blind boxes, home goods, gifts, ice cream in the freezer from Please Come Again and more! They even have a trinket trading locker! Employees are kind and attentive, a pet friendly store. Free parking. Store is kept clean even during the grand opening and soft opening. I definitely wanna bring my friends here Even if I dont wanna shop in person but wanna pick up in-store to save shipping cost. I CAN Definitely will be returning soon

OH MY GOODNESS! Are you serious?! I was honestly debating if I should gatekeep this hidden gem, but…read moreI can't do that because this shop deserves recognition. This little hidden gem is on a corner, so parking is somewhat of a challenge to find but, they do have a parking lot on Liliha St, a little small but, if you're patient, you can find parking since they share a parking lot with a cafe next door (hot tip: get there a little early, stop by the cafe next door, get yourself a sweet treat and then go shopping) which is exactly what my friend and I did this morning! Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted by Val and her sister, and felt like we were raiding our sister's bead/craft closet! They have such a large section of beads, lei beads, ribbons, decals, and beading supplies amongst other things. My friend and I arrived at 10:40 this morning, and omg, didn't leave until 12:45! You can honestly spend all day in there easily! We had such a blast in there, and everyone was so helpful, especially because my friend and I had an idea of what we wanted to do but didn't know exactly what we needed! I'm not going to lie, I got a total of 20 decals, BUT they're not all for me, and they're going to be used for presents! Another hot tip: if you feel like you get overwhelmed easily, come to the store with a few bead/lei projects in mind already and look for what you need. I came here without a plan, and I got a lot of the stuff I was looking for, but realized that I need to sit down and organize my thoughts for what I want to make and for whom, so I can plan accordingly for my next visit! All in all, I am going to come back here. Not only are you shopping local to support smaller businesses, but you're also getting a good deal on all the stuff! What I love about it is if I want to try something but I'm not committed to it 100% yet, I can come, get a few things to try it out, if I like it, I can come back for more, and if I don't, I didn't waste money!

Saw a Tik Tok for this place and we are OBSESSED!!! I could be in this store FOREVER, I practically…read morewas . Thankfully I wasn't the only one. D1 and I spent a lot of time going back and forth thinking of projects and my mom was so cute just going with the flow. Adding her opinions here and there. Stickers, beads, charms, ribbons, a crafters dream come true. A small parking lot in the back. A little cramped inside but filled with so many goodies. They even have samples of what to craft, that's how we both got sucked in. #supportlocal.