sew unique. Sew Da Kine.

i'm always on the lookout for things that are different and unique. so when i heard there were bags made of cork, i was intrigued...and a bit skeptical. i mean, cork is dry. cork is stiff. right?

the first time i felt the cork bags from Sew Da Kine, i was surprised at how soft they were. like buttah...softer than some of the leather bags i own. even better, cork is sustainable, washable, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic!

still, i had to test this out. i carried this large pakeke bucket bag for three months straight, and it exceeded my expectations. now, i use my bags...really use my bags. i stuff them, toss them, and throw 'em on the ground! ok, not really. the cork remained soft and smooth, the bag still looks clean and brand new.

if you are looking for a unique gift from made here in hawaii, check out Sew Da Kine's selection of cork bags and wallets.

check out the workmanship and details. love the starfish interior.

old navy dress; lulu's shoes; aldo sunglasses

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christmas GIVEAWAY with Shop of Worldly Delights.

christmas is a time for giving.

so i've turned to my most trusted friends to bring

you some amazing giveaways this week.

whether you're shopping for little kids or big kids (aka adults), if cuteness is what you're looking for, the shop of worldly delights is where you want to be. shop owner and long time blog friend, laura, handcrafts the most adorable gifts from headbands to keychains to scarves. i'm especially loving her latest creations for cell phones and ipods...holy cuteness, batman! who wouldn't want to snuggle their beloved smartphones safely in one of these cases? in the spirit of giving, one lucky winner will win TWO of these cell phone/ipod cases....the red velvet toaster pastry case and the blueberry toaster pastry case ($30 ARV).

this 2-for means that you'll get

a phone case for you, a phone case to give.

red velvet toaster pastry case

blueberry toaster pastry case

visit the shop of worldly delights for more cuteness.

AND

i'm throwing in scarves from [oomph.] to go with each phone case.

(we'll choose the colors for you!)

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christmas GIVEAWAY with Love & Sunshine.

christmas is a time for giving.

so i've turned to my most trusted friends to bring

you some amazing giveaways this week.

today's giveaway is from love & sunshine. my long time friend from high school has crazy mad skills when it comes to sewing...and she makes it seem so easy! she started by making tote bags, little zippered pouches, and lunch bags, but it's her latest creation, the zippered fold-over clutch, that has everyone scrambling to get their hands on one. remember this chevron clutch? i had to wait five months to get mine. (haha, just kidding, Adri!) well, you're in luck. in the spirit of giving, one lucky winner will receive not one, but TWO of these beautiful clutch bags. this 2-for means that you get a clutch for you, a clutch to give.

cream with pink lining.

green with blue lining.

stop by love & sunshine on instagram to see all their cute designs.

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christmas giveaway with Anuhea Designs.

christmas is a time for giving.

so i've turned to my most trusted friends to bring

you some amazing giveaways this week.

what were you doing at 13 years old? i was probably hanging out with my friends at the mall or watching tv or possibly riding my bicycle around the neighborhood. my friend's beautiful daughter, Kamaile, is a budding entrepreneur at 13 years old and the creative mind behind Anuhea Designs. Kamaile hand makes jewelry using shells she and her mom find here on the beaches of oahu. and while mom and dad sometimes get the itch to jump in and help with the jewelry, kamaile insists on doing it by herself...even drilling the holes in the shells with dad's dremel! Anuhea Designs is something she can truly call her own. visit her on instagram to see her current pieces, all of which can be made to fit.

Kamaile is graciously giving away a beautiful sunrise shell necklace. the shell is wrapped with sterling silver wire and hangs on a silver chain accented with three fresh water pearls ($40 ARV). in the spirit of giving, one lucky winner will win this beautiful necklace and a surprise piece of jewelry from Anuhea Designs ($20). this 2-for means that you get a necklace for you, a second piece to give.

Anuhea Designs at one of our recent holiday shopping events.

sunrise shells are one of the islands' rarest shells. they are only found in hawaiian waters, mainly on kauai and oahu, making them unique to hawaii. legend has is that they were once the exclusive property of hawaiian royalty.

AND

i'm throwing in this pink blouse from [oomph.] that i think will complement the sunrise shell necklace nicely. 

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sponsor love. heartfelt stuff.

unexpectedly inspired by julia child's character in the movie julia & julia, fellow blogger, juanita, found her passion in sewing. with a needle, thread, and some material, juanita began sewing cute plush toys, adorable baby shoes, and fun brooches to give away as gifts. the response was positive. and so, with a little encouragement from her family, HeartFelt Stuff was born. each piece in her etsy shop has a story behind it,

making it original and personal.

i love the rarity and eccentricity of handmade things.

like these?

you can win one of these in the [oomph.] blogaversary giveaway.

stay tuned!