My eye has been on this place for a few years and I have often visited whenever I was in town…read more Their selection of stationaries, incents, to clocks, and travel items were amazing. All curated for those with an eye of minimalism and simplicity. The prices here are fair as I feel that the quality really exceeds the average patron. I purchased a water bottle that has traversed the United States with me and has done well. A few incenses that smelled amazing and a few other items. The guy at the cash register was super friendly too. We had a small talk about mid century modern vibes and it was great to speak to someone that had a real good sense of the vibe I was trying to aim for.

I have been going to Mono for about a year to pick up my stationary and every day carry essentials…read more As someone who have been to Japan's largest station store Itoya and shopping around in the Bay Area, I have found many of my favorites for journaling, notes taking, drinkware, sun glasses and crafted canvas handbags. Owner is friendly and helpful to get you what you're looking for.

Fishcake is a local pottery/glassware store with a art/craft school embedded inside. They host…read morevariety of local events and rotating food/drink vendors to always keep things interesting and fresh for patrons. I frequent this place every Wednesday 5-8pm for Mah Fish Jong, where it's a free open play experience to learn and play Mahjong. I love the community of players here; we have newcomers and veterans alike, but everyone is very kind and welcoming to each other. I've seen this weekly event grow from 30 to 100 players therefore supper happy to see this event and Fishcake gaining the attraction from the community that is well deserved.

My favorite place in all of Hawai'i !!…read more I always come here because I love their events and the vendors here sell THE BEST food. I'm always excited to try the vendors they have. Every time I come here I'm always amazed by the options and vibe they curate. The owner is an interior designer and you can tell, it's a cozy and calm area with a nice amount of open space. They also hold art exhibitions here and it's nice to see them activate so many small businesses!

I was at Kahala Mall the other day. I passed by and all these cute bags they had at the front of…read morethe store enticed me to walk in. I have a weak spot for bags. All my friends call me the bag lady, haha. Anyways, I recognizes these bags right away. They're from Eden in Love. They have the cutest bags ever. This is the biggest collection that I've seen. They probably have all the design and sizes. Most places only carry the medium size as it's their most popular. Here they have it in small, medium and large. I couldn't help myself and had to get one. I got the medium Sushi Crew bag $18. Service was ok. The cashier was nice. The sales guy working the floor seemed irritated when I asked him to help me locate the bag.

Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I didn't know why my friend wanted to go shopping here. I try to avoid Simply Home (at Kahala Mall) because there are cute things at the front of the store... luring me in... I tell myself I don't NEED more stuff... However... The merchandise in this store is useful. Dish towels, tote bags, shower curtains, hooks, pet supplies, kitchen gadgets, trivets, and charging cords are some of the items in stock. I even saw a bunny toothbrush holder and a panda hand sanitizer... so cute! I will return to get gifts - especially for mainland friends. Some of the designs have Aloha themes like local grinds... such as okazuya, pineapples, and laulau! Service is very friendly and positive! There was a young man who was sincere about wanting to help me find whatever I was looking for! Thank you! Anyway... it turned out that my friend wanted to get me a Bowl Hugger. It's like a potholder that goes around your bowl when you place it in your microwave, so you can protect your hands from the hot bowl when it comes out from the microwave! Clever, thoughtful gift, right?

Cece was working at the counter. She was absolutely amazing with helping me get a gift for my…read moregirlfriend. She welcomed everyone in the store with a warm smile. We loved our experience and would definitely go back to help support local artists on island!

My daughter and I had lunch nearby. She smelled more food and followed her nose. Next thing you…read moreknow, we were in front of this store. The food wasn't coming from here, but my daughter just had to see what was inside. So we came in to just look. Sugarcane is this cute shop where you can find all these locally made items for a gift, for the home, fir kids, for a friend, or for visitors. They have books, puzzles, toys jewelry, totes, bags, coasters and more. I love the wooden toys for the kids. I bought a wooden cell phone, a camera, stickers and a cute cooking set. They are my kiddos favorite toys. I've gotten key chains and jewelry for gifts. We have coasters for our home too. The workers are pretty friendly and they also wrapped my gift item too. The items seem pricey, but they are locally made and are unique. I don't think you'll find any ship with the same kind of item that Sugarcane carries. Overall, this is a great place to get gifts and maybe something for yourself. Beware of bringing your children. They will make you buy everything.

Rita, supervisor said she didn't give me a hard time? Really when you don't give the customer what…read morethey want cause the CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT! " I came the other day to return a Christmas present my daughter received! The sales clerk would not give my a merchandise credit even it was clearly a SOHA Living item marked $35.80 with NO red line! She said since I did not have a gift receipt or know my daughters girlfriends name so they could look it up, there was Nothing she could do!!! Really? I asked for the supervisor/manager! That's when Rita came to the counter, again asking me all those same questions that I didn't know! Why should it matter?? I have your merchandise, not marked down!! Plus, I showed her a 1/2 page advertisement that was in the newspaper stating "After Christmas SALE up to 70% off". I had come in on 12/26 and there were only signs of 50% off! When I asked, what was 70% off, the girl at counter said it was online! But she couldn't find anything online that was 70% off! So very misleading! FALSE ADVERTISING!! So when Rita said she had to call her manager, I told her to ask about the ad! Well, Rita returns and finally gives me a gift card for $35.80. No tax? I'm sure all my credits have included the tax!! Also, she didn't talk to anyone and just decided to do " the right thing" But claimed she did not give me a hard time! I really like this store and appreciate 2 sisters who went to Punahou started this business and SoHa Keiki but will have to think twice on patronizing them because of the bad customer service! Please note that I gave this business a 5 Star Review on 4/18/2018! Wow, how much has changed in those 6 years! So sad!!

No visit to HI is ever complete without a visit to my favorite store. Last year we were in Maui and…read morethis year in Oahu. The brand is consistent. Stores are organized and just oh so cool! I get some of the gifts to bring back home for friends from SOHA.

Stopped by CoCoNene at the International Market Place during my Honolulu trip two weeks ago, and it…read moreturned out to be one of those unexpectedly delightful finds. The shop itself is charming, and the team was exceptionally polite and genuinely friendly. Their merchandise is creative and thoughtfully curated, with a nice variety of unique items that made browsing really fun. Prices felt reasonable for the quality and originality you're getting. What I loved most was the positive energy throughout the store. One of the employees shared a sweet piece of advice that stuck with me: "Believe me, my friend. when you're my age, you'll do everything you can to make your day and truly enjoy it." Moments like that make a place memorable. Definitely a feel good stop at International Market Place . I'd happily return.

On every Hawaii visit we stop by CocoNene for some handcrafted souvenirs made by local artists!…read moreLast time we picked up the customized photo frame with the small designs to add to the base plate. This time we picked up luggage tags, hibiscus coaster, cards, and stickers. Everything is reasonably priced and I love the vibrant colors! I highly recommend the photo frames if you don't have a CocoNene piece yet!

Small show room but you can test drive the floor models to see if the furniture is a good fit for…read moreyour lifestyle. The quality for the price for the furniture is very good. Very low key, no pressure atmosphere.

We ordered a Bali wood dining table 1600$ in March. Looks and quality were as pictured except one…read moreminor spot in the center. Fast forward to August, less than a year and my table is splitting. This was not from water damage, over use, or placing heavy objects, humidity or weather related. It just started to split at the end and has continued to grow. Contacted warrenty support which responds quickly. This is what they said not under warrenty. Buyer beware here is their response for me to take care of this on my own. For the price and support this is a 1 star would be zero if possible. That said, here are some suggestions you may consider to help manage or improve the condition: Use a wood filler or repair putty to smooth out the split area, followed by a light sanding and touch-up stain. Apply furniture wax or sealant to protect the wood from absorbing excess moisture in the future. Maintain stable room conditions by keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight, heaters, or damp areas to minimize further expansion or contraction. Engage a local furniture repair service if you'd prefer a professional touch-up. We'll be closing the claim since this type of concern is not covered under the warranty.

Once in awhile you'll come across a small business that has integrity and outstanding…read morecharacter..The Refinery is one of these rare businesses. I recently had an issue with a product that I had purchased. An amazing lady named Sarra reached out to me, and resolve my issue in the most outstanding way. She went out of her way to let me know that my concern was validated and taken seriously. She was courteous gracious and most understanding. In an world where social media dominates everything and everyone, I just wanted to take the time to give a shout out to Sarra and the Refinery team for their care and professionalism. it was my first time visiting this business and it certainly won't be my last. I highly recommend The Refinery for any unique gifts idea you may need in the future..it's an amazing company....

OMG what a cute store!! Rightly let, colorful, fun, and super super cute! They have everything from…read morestickers to bags to decorations to nicer gift items. I just want to come up with a reason to get stuff just because their selections are awesome. Super friendly staff and conveniently located right by the theater. I can't wait to come back and shop some more. Anybody's birthday coming up?