This scene made Jerry and me laugh so I thought you might enjoy it too. It’s the line (of guys, natch) that went out the door at Honolulu Chocolate Company on Valentine’s Day afternoon. I always love the way the owners of Honolulu Chocolate Company go all-out for every holiday. They decorate way over the
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    My favorite shopping opportunities are the special sales that artist and artisan cooperatives put on. The work is always original and you get to meet the hands that made it. The vibe is collegial and warm, and the venues are pleasant and inviting. So here’s a must-see sale for me and those like
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Welcome to a new column I plan to write periodically.  It’s called “What’s in a Name?” and I will be searching for the meaning behind some of Honolulu’s most interesting store and designer names. Names you’ve always been curious about. Why did the designer choose that name? What was the proprietor’s inspiration when she decided
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  One of my favorite sales of the year is coming up this Sunday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waioli Tea Room. It’s called Take 5 and it’s all about friendship. Five friends, each of whom happens to be a creative force,  get together for one day only – once a
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  There are two hui sales this weekend to which readers of paularath.com are invited. Friday night (November 30) from 5 to 8 p.m. there is a sale at the home of artist Nancy Taylor: 46-429 Hololio Street, Haiku Plantations, Kaneohe The sale will feature unique gifts and wearable art from jewelry designer Bev Creamer,
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