Party Pizzazz (Diana) was so helpful and amazing to work with…read more I needed last minute balloon bouquets at various locations over the island and not only did Diana help advise me on the balloons themselves but she personally delivered every bouquet and gave us tips on how to reuse. Diana was knowledgeable, friendly and I'll definitely be working with her again for all my future balloon needs!

Party Pizzazz is such a wonderful little local business! I bought my son's birthday balloons here,…read moreand I was so impressed with everything. The store may be small, but the selection is unique, stylish, and beautifully put together. You can tell that the owner, Diana, has an amazing eye for design and great taste. Whatever you're looking for, you can trust that it's going to look beautiful at your party. I love supporting small local businesses like this, and I will definitely be back for our next celebration!

We rented a generator from them a couple of years ago. It was in great condition and it was easy to…read morerent from them. 5 stars for service and rental items. They also have a HUGE range of items at a good price. The 1 star is for the horrible signs outside their business that they subject the community to. The signs used to be witty and fun but now they are sexist, rude, low key right wing, and not funny or related to any of their products. Hundreds of people and Mo'ili'ili commuters are stuck driving by their stupid sign every day. Please just advertise your business or have someone post taglines that are actually funny instead of cringe or offensive.

The best in the biz. They have everything, and their fees are reasonable. Super friendly service,…read moreand they help you load and unload at their depot.

My wife is addicted! She and a friend took a wheel throwing class over a year ago and they both…read morequickly became members soon after. Our home is now quickly filling with a large assortment of mugs, berry bowls, sake cups, rice bowls, trinket dishes, incense holders and the list goes on. On a positive note, we now have no shortage of Christmas and birthday presents. As mentioned, Mudd Studio offers wheel throwing and hand building workshops of various lengths (1 day, 3 day, etc.) They also offer studio membership. As a member, you have 24 hour access to the studio as well as use of the equipment, supplies, glazes, etc. My wife has never mentioned a negative thing about the place or people there - only that it is a positive, supportive and inspiring community. Its location in Chinatown (Smith Street) makes it a great addition to the local art scene. Support local businesses!

My husband surprised me with a 3-day wheel class for my birthday, and I can't recommend Mudd Studio…read moreenough! Our instructor, Paola, was fantastic--she explained each step clearly and gave us plenty of space to experiment and practice at our own pace. She struck the perfect balance between guidance and freedom, and I always felt supported. Between the two of us, we made four pieces: two cute little ice cream bowls, a pretty little green cup, and a small planter that I'm absolutely in love with. The class was fun, relaxed, and such a great way to connect--not only with each other, but also with the other classmates in our small group. I can't wait to go back and keep learning (and creating)!

Jon and I got married in the beautiful island of Oahu last February 2011 with the help of Fete808…read more About less than 6 months of planning a destination wedding, I knew I had to get help from the experts. Fete808 helped me coordinate a 4-day wedding celebration for more than 100+ guests coming from all over the world (welcome lunch at Moana Surfrider, wedding day at JW Marriot Ihilani, picnic at Ala Moana Beach Park, and luau at Germaine's). During the planning process, Connie and her team were amazing. Not annoying, not pushy, very laid back and took care of a lot of details. They respond to calls and e-mails in a timely manner and this is a critical factor for me because I live in New York (and I had never been to Hawaii until the wedding). They are professional, organized, reliable, friendly, and always on top of it. They were more than happy to meet with vendors to go over the details and to do walk-thru at different sites and send me feedback as soon as they can. They handled my indecisiveness (!) and last minute requests well. On the day of the wedding, they are the first to arrive and the last to leave. Connie was always there to personally assist and update me on whatever is happening while Darnelle and Ivy took care of other gazillion details of the wedding. Best day ever. We couldn't have done it without them. If we had tried, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy ourselves nearly as much. They were truly a pleasure to work with. Booking Fete808 will be the best money you spend in your wedding -- 3 wedding planners/coordinators for the price of one! ; ) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! http://www.blufoto.com/CATAgraceandjon/index.html

Food was really good. We tried the hamburger, the chicken sandwich, and the spaghetti. It was all…read morevery good. Service was wonderful. Great find.

Making ideas come alive and get things happen is so inspiring!…read more A life long crafter everything sparks my brains and gets sparks my creativity, Hub Coworking Hawaii is just a lovely place to keep that passion flowing. What got me super excited for this event they have called "Clothing Swap Party" how cool is that! Just bring your unneeded clothing, shoes and purses and who doesn't have that what they do is have these tables and racks to hang and layout your clothing where we are allowed to browse and see the potential item you like to add to your wardrobe. Also there is The Skin Institute with students ready to provide a consultation on your skin condition and products they'd recommend to treat it. I had a delightful student Esthetician named Sstarr and went over my skin which I assumed and the course of products she recommend, along with a coupon for 10% off facial is a great start to a glowing complexion. I did find a shirt but wasn't really looking for a swap like so many here were delightfully enthusiastic just to see it going somewhere that will be loved and appreciated than the trash or lost in the donation bin, which isn't where what's left is going to a non-profit...fabulous! Once the swap was basically done I did get to browse around the area which looked like a fun lofty vibe with different pods and seating area and kitchen is super cute! Follow them on Instagram @hubcoworkinghi as the members aren't the only one with plans as they have calendar filled with events supporting local is just beautiful. Sometimes it takes a village and collaboration makes working together a great community support. Thank you!

A free pop-up movie in Honolulu...at Impact Hub!…read more Amy found a free movie through Eventbrite and I was so excited to go! I've always wanted to see "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and this was it! Yay! Thanks, Amy! I actually parked for free right across the street at Whole Foods. Impact Hub does have it's own parking lot, and you can get validation. Inside, the workspace (available for rent) is clean, colorful, and spacious. There are restrooms, showers, telephone booths, desks, chairs, tables, a kitchen with microwave, and a plain white wall for projections... This is where we gathered and watched the story of Fred Rogers of the television show, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". This venue was perfect for a casual get together. Tonight's event was sponsored by PBS. There was a good variety of snacks - and water was available in reusable cups. Afterwards, I realized that I had been here before. My friend's wife graduated from esthetician school at this place! Wow...it's a versatile space!

Guys, you are amazing! We work with this team as…read morephotographers/videographers and even had 2 own incredible picnics. It was a wonderful experience, so memorable, so romantic. Everyone should get this adventure at least one

Olena and her team made the special day so memorable! I went through many event planners and picnic…read moreorganizers but found her photos on Instagram the best to my liking. I was a little worried at first thinking the photos might be too good to be true but the actual set up lived up and we're even better! I wouldn't hesitate to use Olena's services again. Professional and communicative from the bat, she offered great recommendations and helped me make my special day come to life. Simply A+ and I couldn't have asked for more, thank you!

I know it's so cliche to say that something is "the best thing since sliced bread" but Flipbooks is…read morecray cray! My BF & I were at the Black Ties & Blue Jeans fundraiser for the American Heart Association when we came across their booth. As we were at a charity event they were charging $10 per flipbook. The line was insane so we stealthily waited until the middle of dinner to run back to the booth and get our flipbook made! See how you make everyone cray cray flipbooks! We picked out our random accessories from the props table and filmed seven seconds of video in front of a screen. It was awkward to the say the least because we had to make sure we didn't go out of the screen boundaries! I was completely amazed at how quickly they printed, cut and bound the flipbook. Dang, you cray cray flipbooks! I love my two flipbooks and it's a great way to capture the memory of a fabulous night at Black Ties & Blue Jeans! Not sure how much it costs if you rent it for your wedding, baby party, etc but it's definitely going to be a party favor your guests will hold onto. Why? Because you cray cray flipbooks!

THIS COMPANY IS AMAZING!…read more I wanted something a little different for our wedding, and when I came across Flipbooks website, I was hooked immediately. I booked Flipbooks for my wedding last Saturday (7.5.14), and from the very start, they were incredible. I worked primarily with co-owner, Erica Martin. She is the sweetest lady in the world, completely professional, and so gracious and kind. Most of our correspondence was done over email, since I reside in California. Erica was very prompt with calling and emailing the entire time. She was always available and sooooo friendly every time we spoke. Eveyone raved about the Flipbook booth at the wedding. The final product is so much more interactive than doing just a regular photo booth. The guests had an absolute blast. I would definitely recommend this company for any event you have in mind :)

North Shore Home Decor is where you can walk into a shop full of possibilities. You can find…read morebeautifully crafted wood signs, refurbished furniture pieces, and little touches for the home. You can also see the array of customized sign options, event calendar , and a chance to plan your own sign making party! The team of ladies is ready to help you find the perfect sign for your living space! Great gift ideas... All with a Hawaiian and/or personal flare. I have found every time I walk into the shop I feel at home. Next time you are on Oahu, head up to the North Shore and in just a short 5 minute drive from Historic Haleiwa you will find North Shore Home Decor. Come for the ideas, stay for the possibilities!

So much fun! What can be better than a group of ladies fulfilling their Pinterest craft fantasies?…read more:) Melissa helped me set up a part of eight at my friend's house where we ate and drank while making awesome personalized sign art. It was the perfect idea for a party since everyone got to take home something they would actually be proud to display in their house. I've been to some painting parties and the canvas painting always ends up not matching my decor or the subject/theme is not my cup of tea. Not so here...you will be able to choose which sign you want ahead of time (see http://www.simplyhoneybeeart.com/). My sign is now my favorite thing in my kitchen! I'm so pleased with it. Side note: Even if you are the least craftiest, clumsiest, most uncreative person, you will have NO problem making your sign. You'll be able to pick what colors/style of sign you want and get all of the help you need from Melissa and her crew. Can't wait to have an excuse to organize another sign party!