2025 Gift Guide

Aloha friend,

The holidays are here, and this year, we're doubling down on what matters most: keeping our dollars right here in our community. Shopping local isn't just a feel-good gesture; it's our way of supporting the makers, designers, and small businesses that make Hawaii so special.

We couldn’t possibly share all the items we’re eyeing, but these are a few ideas of gifts we’d actually buy for our friends, lovers, coworkers, parents, in-laws, aunties, etc. (And keep for ourselves, of course.) Feel free to revisit last year’s gift guide, as many of those items are still available, and we still love ‘em!

We’re also sharing some of our favorite shops to find gifts for everyone on your list.

For the first time, we’re omitting our event listings, and will do a big roundup next week. Stay tuned. Shop local. Stay on the nice list!

Cheers,

The Edit Hawaii team

1. UA Hawaii Kiele Gardenia Roller Perfume / 2. Pupu Collection Pottery by Pot Head Kauai from Hometown Kauai / 3. Pendant Solal from Shipwrecked Kauai / 4. Nereia Eau de Parfum Spray from CLHEI / 5. M3n3hun3 Tr33 Flow3rs Tote / 6. Stainless Steel Ikebana Frog from Island-Boy / 7. Creaseless Clips from Shipwrecked Kauai

8. Wilson Keyring from Island-Boy / 9. Felt Patches from Oliver / 10. LAKA Leather Ankle Weights / 11. Wired Pouches from Island-Boy / 12. Men’s Poolside Volley Shorts from Sister Sister / 13. Opala Art from Oliver / 14. Aroma-Changing Incense in Yuzu Sunrise from Kira Shop / 15. Sea Shell Cocktail Napkins from Seaweed Snack Shop

16. Funky Flower Mug by Tamiko Claire / 17. HIE Lei Pikake Ring / 18. Malie Koke’e Island Ambiance Reed Diffuser Mini / 19. Leahlani Mahana Coco Infusion with Shimmer / 20. Ocean’s End Lei Puakenikeni Key Chain / 21. Beaded Necklace with Keshi Pearl from Imrie / 22. Sea Salts of Hawaii Hukilau Three-Tin Hawaiian Salts / 23. Bubble Incense Holder from Seaweed Snack Shop

GIFT-Y SHOPS

These are just some of our favorite boutiques in Hawaii that can often be a one-stop shop for many of your holiday hopefuls. Keep in mind, the selection of items in their online shops varies, so it’s worth checking them out in person to see all the goodies they have available. Especially during the holidays, we also suggest frequenting farmers’ markets and pop-up markets to find smaller or new-to-you brands and products.

OAHU
Guava Shop
Island Bungalow
Island-Boy
Na Mea Hawaii
No. 808
Potluck Hawaii
Olive & Oliver
Roberta Oaks
Small Kine Gift
Surf Camp
Tini Manini
The Cove Collection
The Kira Shop

HAWAII ISLAND
Hana Hou Hilo
Olivia Clare Boutique
Seaweed Snack Shop
Surf Camp
Quill & Feather

MAUI
Acacia
Alice in Hulaland
AME 
CLHEI
Driftwood Maui
Hana Hou by Hale Zen
Lucky Cat Provisions
Pink By Nature
The Monarch Collective
Tribe Maui
Wings Hawaii

KAUAI
Hometown Kauai
Hunter Gatherer
Fonda’s Daughter
Nohona Kauai
Shipwrecked
Sister Sister
Sway Island Living

What did we miss? What are you buying?! We’d love to know!

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