Shopping in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. We were strolling through Pearlridge Center's second level, by Dunkin Donuts and Planet Fitness... because it was the Kawaii Friends Fair! Miyako & Co. caught our attention. We have a large paper clip at home that is very useful... and we wanted more! The problem was deciding which designs to get... They're so cute, neatly assembled, practical, and reasonably priced ($4 each or 3 for $10)! We got a cute bunny, Cooky, and Tata! Service was very friendly and polite! Check them out next time - look at their Instagram page to find their next location!

Found this designer/crafter at the JCCH fair. The items caught my eyes for the cutest clips and ID…read morebadges. Then I continued to look at the delicate and beautiful earrings. Nice gifts for someone special. The prices are reasonable for handcrafted items. She also has an instagram account and website. See her business card for more information. Everyone was smiling and enjoying the crowds here. Good thing the weather was nice and cool. Support local!

Shopping in Pearlridge Center, Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. This was the first vendor we visited at the Kawaii Friends Fair, located on the top level of Downtown Pearlridge, by Dunkin Donuts and Planet Fitness. The Soft Arts, LLC, has really high quality handmade merchandise! The stitching is very even and straight! I was drawn to the Miffy zippered pouch because of the patchwork. Little fabric squares were arranged into a neat alternating, simple design. She used small square scraps from a tote bag project and cleverly repurposed them! I needed that unique creation... and I got a stamp on my card to place into the drawing after 5 stamps! Thank you for the polite, friendly service and the cool Miffy pouch!

Shopping in Pearlridge Center, Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. Strolling around the Kawaii Friends Fair on the upper level of the mall, along the Dunkin Donuts and Planet Fitness wing (Downtown Pearlridge), we came across: kj's kreations There were so many bins of cute things! I thought that I should get some for party favors for a lunch next week with my female cousins. There were Hello Kitty keyrings, Stitch notebooks, hand sanitizer holders ($8), Labubu topped pens ($2), and more! I liked the items that were priced 4 for $10. What a deal! Service was very friendly and helpful. The sweet gal was just laughing along as I added more items to my bill. She offered me another stamp card - one stamp per vendor per $10 spent - for the Kawaii Friends Fair. I'll be back!

What are you celebrating…read more.. Chances are they have the perfect card for you for all occasions and holidays to give for all ages and what I do love about it is it's unique. These days a typical card is quite pricey so rather than getting a card I've been going quite off the usual yet still nothing beads a handwritten card and thanks to Decowoods you can find that here. It's not just cards but gift cards and gift sets as well and as school starts there were gifts for teachers which makes it easy as many are shopping it's all put together for you. The lady working it is so friendly and helpful to find what we would need and at such great prices for something hand made is special and why I keep browsing over her selections. Thank you!

Shopping in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. While at the Kawaii Friends Fair at Pearlridge Center on 7.26.26, Irene pointed out DECOWOODS, a vendor that specialized in homemade greeting cards. This vendor's products are very neat, kawaii, and affordable. I got to mix and match 4 handmade cards for $5. I selected 8 cute cards to make it an even $10 so that I could get a stamp on the Loyalty Card! The nice lady running the booth was very pleasant and friendly! I look forward to seeing her again in a few months. I'll check her Instagram for her next location and dates.

Shopping in Pearlridge Center, Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. Tagging along with Irene, at the Kawaii Friends Fair (upper level of the mall in the Hallmark/Dunkin Donuts wing, formerly known as "downtown")... she pointed out: Sharon Fleur Creations. Specifically, she called to my attention... a Miffy pen topper. I understood what she meant. It was the last Miffy... and it was my chance to create a pen of my choice. I went with the lavender and fuscia themed Miffy and placed a fuzzy ball with a sparkly ball under her... so cute and reasonably priced! Sharon, the vendor, was very helpful and patient! Thank you! Thanks, Irene, for encouraging my crafty side. I'll go back one day and maybe get a cute plushie bag charm or create a keyring!

Aloha Kakahiaka from, Hawai' Nei :) \000/ It's already,…read moreNovember 3, 2025.... Wow! What can I say about this "Na Makana" gift shop, btw, "Na Makana" in Hawaiian means = *The Gift*.... Been coming here, ever since my Hubby has been Working @QMC, for (30+) yrs now!! I do admit, I'll usually swing on by this Cute Gift Shop, when I would need trinkets for maybe while I'm visiting someone @QMC & this "Gift Shop" is very Convenient to come here for Anything & Everything *CUTE* you can think of!! From, QMC Logo Stuffs; t-shirts, Cups, Jackets, etc, (I don't need to buy any QMC Jackets from this *Gift Shop*, my Hubby usually will Automatically give me his QMC Jackets, well he knows that I luv wearing & Using any kinds kinds Of Jackets, when I'm cold) lol. Butttttt, I did at one time, buy the QMC Jackets in the past, when they sold all different colors of Jackets in the past, with their *QMC* Loco, printed in the back, with a Hoodie, & a Zipper in the Front. I probably bought @least a Dz. Or more of those, QMC Jackets, not only for myself, but for Gifts to!! Yup, I've given *QMC* Jackets away in the past, the cost for those *QMC* Logo Jackets were sold @$40.00 ea. Not only *QMC* Jackets are sold here, they sell a lot of other Cute trinkets inside of this Gift Shop, from gifts for the New Moms, Stuffed Animals, Mylar Balloons, Ceramic Mugs, Cups, Books, Lanyards, Earrings, just to name a few Stuffs sold here!! So many Cute trinkets that you can imagine, this Gift Shop sells them all here, tucked away inside, "The Na Makana" Gift Shop, which btw, this *Gift Shop*, Is located right here @the Main lobby inside of the, Queen's Hospital. It's really easy to find this QMC Gift Shop, & if you can't find your way here, just ask any Employee (Wearing Scrubs), they'll definitely point out to you, where this Gift Shop is located at!! And, or, you may also ask anyone that is wearing a very "Bright Yellow" looking Vest, over their (Female) Blouse & or (Male) Shirt, which they are QMC Volunteers, they will also direct you to where the QMC Gift Shop* is located at. Btw, all the few Workers that work inside the QMC *Gift Shop*, are all Volunteers, yes they are. The Volunteers are, Nice & helpful, especially if you are looking for a "Specific Something Special" for A Loved one, that's in the Hospital & you want to buy & or pick up a gift for them too!!! I forgot to mention that, I know that In the past, the QMC gift shop used to also sell Flowers, Roses in Vases, etc. I also forgot that, QMC gift Shop sells a lot of Cards, you know Cards to cheer up loved ones that your Visiting, etc. Lastly, QMC "Na Makana" Gift Shop also sells, Drum roll please (lol!).....Da Kine.... "Aloha Collection" Tote Bags/Diff Styles & Prints, Backpacks, Pouches, Coin Purses, etc!!! I have been @This Gift Shop this yr, where all their "Aloha Collection" Gear/Stuffs, had an Additional 15% off your purchase, as I was waiting patiently several months ago for my Hubby near the *Gift Shop* & enjoying my SB Mocha Drink, & saw from where I was sitting, a lot of the QMC Employees (mostly Wahines), all Shopping in the Gift Shop that particular day. I thought to myself, their must be some kind of Sale going on in there, & yup, I was right! Lol! Their was this 15% off, for their "Aloha Collection" items, not all items were 15% off, but they still had a great Array of "Aloha Collection" items on Sale, I quickly went on inside of the gift shop that day, & of course I found another *Day Tripper* Tote Bag that I found & liked, & just my Luck, it was the last one on display, it was this pretty dark brown "Aloha Collection" Tote bag, w/Hawaiian Quilt pattern printed on the Front & I knew I was going to buy it, yayyyy!! Lol! Even the matching pouch was on Sale too, 15%, yes & please, I'll take it, they match!! Haha... Omgosh, my Review once again, turned into a *Portuguese* Novel now, yikes!! I'm 1/4 Portuguese, So don't mind me, babbling on!! Blah! Blah! Blah!.....Hahaha!! Aloha Nui! \000/

Nā Makana is the FANTABULOUS gift shop in the lobby of Queen's Medical Center. I would even…read moredeliberately dare you to not pick up a gift until you get to the hospital prior to visiting your loved one...you will be pleasantly surprised in the selection they provide and their fair pricing. The flower leis are fresh, not wilted, well-made, and are about $16 for a classic orchid lei. I did not see floral arrangements when I stopped by, but I was there in the afternoon/early evening. They carry A LOT of well-designed and well-made local products like Aloha Collection Tyvek bags, Paradise Now keychains, and luxurious bath items. They also have a nice collection of colored gel pens that write really smoothly (I'll be back when I use up my fave Muji pens!). Kudos to the buyer for this lovely boutique gift shop! You know I'll be back. Tip: Park in the Miller parking lot off the main hospital entrance off of Punchbowl. Parking is typically $3. (Free with validation if you're there for a procedure/surgery. If you spend a couple hours visiting a loved one, it will likely run you $5).

Husband and wife team of crafters work seamlessly together to create fun, adorable and beautiful…read moreitems for you to gift others or keep yourself! I was delighted to find Project DaRu ( Da-from Daisy's name and Ru, from Rudy's name), at the FoodieCon & Spring Expo event. They have pop ups around the island. You can find them at the NEX outdoor area. Check their Facebook and Instagram accounts for updated information @ProjectDaru. I loved that they offered the opportunity to make your own keyring at the booth. Select your beads to place on the keyring and take it home with you. The service was top notch as they helped you with the bead selection and suggestions. Rudy helped me with a bead that wouldn't go on right and Daisy helped me find the right beads. Yes, it was crowded at the event, but doing this crafting in the middle of craziness, brought me joy. Thank you Daisy and Rudy. I survived FoodieCon and I went home with my adorable keyring. Great pricing as well here.

So kawaii... This…read moreevent are not just crafters but various local small biz all under the roof of Pearlridge Mall Wai Makai side and you know that's free parking at air-conditioned shopping experience along with restrooms and entertainment it's a free experience just window shopping alone though good luck walking away without finding some cuteness at great prices here. Practically filled the whole corridor are vendors of all kinds and with a minimum purchase from any vendor you get a stamp and once filled you enter a drawing for prize is a great bonus considering you're already supporting our local small business and a cause which is usually to various charities as well. This free event is a fun one that I do love to go whenever I have the chance as it's on both Saturday and Sunday which gives many a chance to shop and not be limited to a short amount of time. Give them a peek and I'm sure you'll be amazed of the uniqueness that you'll find here. Thank you!