Located off Kawaihae Rd on the bottom level of the Kawaihae Marketplace…read more Inspiring Treasures is a consignment and new item shop packed to the gills with clothing, accessories for men and women. Books, antiques and shoes can also be found. This location can be a little warm on sunny days, but the deals are worth it. Reasonably priced with some items marked down. Collective Hawaiian shirts for $75, antique China sets and brand new jewelry.

There are plenty of unique items in this store, that's for sure! We wandered in here (there are not…read moremany places to do so in this town) last month. The lady working here was friendly enough and not hovering, so that was a plus. She did get a little spastic when a lady entered shortly after us and failed to spritz her hands with the sanitizer at the door (guess what lady, we didn't either when we came in). Anyhow, the only thing that caught my attention were some fabric oriented handcrafted / hand woven ornamental cushions / wall pieces designed as colorful fish. Actually they caught my under 2 years old grand daughter's attention HAHAHA. I had not bought her a real souvenir on our trip yet and since we were babysitting, while mom and dad zip lined somewhere nearby, I let her pick one out from the dozen present. There were no price tags denoting the cost of these rightfully beautiful items; hmmmmm. She gleefully chose one and we went to the counter. Okay I'm on vacation and expect to pay a little extra for whatever, especially in Hawaii. Cha ching, that'll be $75. WTF? Damn, I was expecting a high of MAYBE $45. So, yes, they have some very nice and unique items in this store, but be prepared to drop a few more coins than expected. Yes, I bought the woven colorful fish for my baby doll anyhow. I wasn't about to disappoint the wee one and I had to be stoic in front of my wife who was laughing internally at me, knowing I can be a cheap ass. This thing was made in Sri Lanka and is suppose to be a one of a kind item. Even if it's not I doubt my granddaughter and her parents will ever bump into anyone having anything similar. Fast forward a month later - she has named the fish (Bubbles), sleeps with it regularly, and carries it with her on outings. So, I guess it was well worth the $$$. If I ever had a reason to go back to this part of the island I'd probably return and see what the latest unique thing the owner has in there. Who knows, I may end buying something else too. The place was A-OK in my books.

Beautiful shop; excellent selection and service. This is a must see store in Hawi town.read more

If Google let me give negative stars, I'd still ask for more…read more I'm always fair when I post reviews -- I'm not out here trying to ruin anyone's childhood dreams. But good grief, this business has the reliability of a toddler with a sugar crash. I drove a long distance to visit this shop. My partner drove here twice. And every time the place was closed during normal business hours. No sign. No explanation. Not even a sad little sticky note that says, "Oops, my bad." The owner even had the lack of integrity to tell my partner that she would be there today. Hilarious. At this point, I'm convinced the shop is run like a speakeasy: If you know, you know. If you don't, well... good luck, traveler. So, I asked around town. Turns out, the locals know exactly what's going on: Apparently the shop owner is... how do I put this delicately... the human equivalent of a mosquito at a barbecue. Everyone I talked to implied they wish she'd just let someone else take over -- someone who actually wants customers instead of treating them like an optional side quest. You'd think a business owner would occasionally... I don't know... open the business? But no. She's running this place like a part-time hobby she actively resents. And the lack of communication? Chef's kiss. She doesn't even bother to explain why she's never open. At this point, I half expect the shop hours to eventually read: OPEN: When the stars align CLOSED: Always MAYBE: If Mercury is in retrograde AND she feels like it To say she's giving the town a bad reputation is an understatement. This shop is basically the retail equivalent of stepping in gum. Sticky, annoying, and somehow still your problem even though you didn't ask for it. I won't be back. Ever. And you can bet I'll be telling this story everywhere -- Yelp, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, the back of cereal boxes, cave walls... whatever it takes. This store owner isn't just unprofessional -- she's a full-on case study in how not to run a business. Honestly, at this point, a tumbleweed would be a more reliable proprietor.

Ditto on the other1star review. I also drove over to Honokaa to pick up an item for a gift. Store…read morewas closed at 1 pm on Thursday - no reason stated and nothing on recording. Spoke to owner on Friday and she apologized and said she was out of town. I asked if she would be open next day on Saturday and she assured me, yes, will be here at 10am. Drove over from Waimea at 12 pm on Saturday and again closed with no sign and no reason on recording. Walked around and spoke to local residents who said, yeah, haven't seen her, she kind of comes in when she wants to. So I decided, no more. Very unprofessional. Will NOT shop here again. Instead went to Waipio Valley Artworks where staff was very friendly and helpful.... And was actually there at the time stated for hours of operation. What a concept, huh?

One of our grandsons was with us on our trip to Hawaii and he was looking for a place he good get…read moresome souvenirs that were clearly identifiable as Hawai'ian. Unlike the Gulf Coast of the mainland, we struggled to find those shops in Hawai'i. Fortunately, we found Pacific Nature in Queens MarketPlace near our hotel. This place was loaded with items including jewelry, artisan items, and just enough of the kitschy stuff that made him happy. Want a hula dancer for your dashboard? They have both genders. Want some small animals made from shells or stones? Got'em. Magnets, post cards, kids tee shirts? Check! Just what we were looking for. Review #2368

DON'T SHOP HERE!!! I purchased a lava bead bracelet. As soon…read moreas I got back to my car I went to wear it and the string broke and beads went flying in all different directions. I gathered as many beads as I could find and took them back with the receipt. I was told as soon as I left the store they aren't responsible for things if they break! Geez! What a waste! I feel sorry if a child buys something here with their vacation money and has a similar problem. :(

Wonderful gallery which supports local artists and has a wide variety of jewelry, art and…read moreaccessories. I bought a beautiful blue and green original, handmade felt and silk scarf from the Rainforest collection of Merridee Joan Smith, a local artist. Warm and just beautiful! And washable! I also found beautiful cards with original photos and others with original art, again from two local artists! I love to write cards, so these will be a welcome addition to my collection! Very friendly service and you are welcome to browse and touch and try on jewelry and accessories. Just a wonderful place to enjoy local talent! No pressure to buy!

Beautiful gallery filled with work from local artists. Everything from furnitue to wearables and…read morejewelery. The glass pieces from Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross are some of finest hand blown glass I've seen. Worth a trip just to visit the gallery but give yourself time to explore the area too.

Absolutely beautiful art pieces and gallery. A range of fine…read moreart that is sure to intrigue, something for all different art lovers. Go see it for yourself, you will not be disappointed. It is right under Ruth Chris steak house at the Shops at Mauna Lani.

If you're staying nearby, there aren't too many cheaper grocery stores nearby and Costco is a 30…read moreminute drive for bulk items so if you need small items, there are only a handful of general stores. This is one of them. It's a bit pricier but that's expected I guess because of the convenience. We got staples here - milk, butter, spices etc. They also have souveniors. We also got some other indulgences - ice cream, etc. They are open a little later if you need an emergency supply run.

Great store to come get some souvenirs from…read more They also carry my favorite water here. The store employees are very nice and they will help you find the perfect items. I definitely recommend swinging by you'll find some thing that you'll love.

We randomly went here during a vacation on big island, we were staying in Waikoloa Village so this…read morewas super nearby. They have a ton of stuff that's well organized and you cant beat the prices. Staff isn't very warm but you just never know what someone is dealing with so you cant take it personally!

Great outdoor thrift shopping experience. Friendly staff, amazing prices, quality products. Wide…read moreselection of items for everyone.