Aloha friend,
As promised, our anticipated Mother’s Day Gift Guide is here. Once again, we’ve chosen some of the best gifts from Hawaii brands and boutiques. We personally want them all. We think you’ll want them all (whether you’re a mom or not), and maybe you could gift them to a mom, too.
And don’t miss the events below.
Cheers,
The Edit Hawaii
Collagen, creatine and vitamin C all at once, all the time. Laka C3.
Lei Wai nourishing tinted lip oil in the perfect shades, by Hawaii’s queen of makeup & skincare (iykyk).
How many trinket dishes and little storage boxes can one have? Never too many. Enter this seashell storage box from The Kira Shop.
Jules & Gem’s beautifully scented pua kenini perfume that also looks great on your dresser (thanks to Arlie Glass).
Ready-made cocktails that actually taste good, promise. The best Ko Hana rum cocktail set.
A travel jewelry pouch for new (fingers crossed) and cherished jewels, by Kaia Sage
These chic and affordable Jaxsea Hawaii Golden Hour Palm Earrings can liven up any outfit.
Cuoro Locket by Solo Oro from CLHEI. Oh, the nostalgia of a heart locket! And in 18K gold, it will be cherished for a lifetime.
Aloha Veggies, because…more veggies!
A dry body brush from Hem & Haven. Little luxuries—never underestimate them.
Wax seal matches (and a lovely candle) by Nereia, for the reason above.
An everlasting fruit basket, by C. Gangini Art
Fun glassware from Seaweed Snack Shop for everyday whimsy.
Summer-ready in Daycamp Collective x Olive & Oliver collab hat.
Give us all of the True Botanicals brightening under-eye patches from Duet Kauai.
Effortlessly chic Stella bag by Amelia Samari for those rare nights out.
A forever lei pikake (necklace) for everyday layering, by HIE Heirlooms of Hawai‘i.
Kauai-grown coffee from Java Kai. Sucker for good marketing (and good coffee).
“A peaceful herb, lilikoi can help comfort distress and encourage a serene existence.” What mom doesn’t need this Lilikoi Flower Tincture from Kauai Farmacy?
Practical and stylish? 100% need this glass vase and mosquito coil holder from Island Boy.
Hawaii Island
5.1: Holualoa First Friday: Art After Dark
5.2: Waikoloa Lei Day Festival at Queen’s Marketplace
5.3: Lei Day Brunch at Anna Ranch
5.8: Nana’s Clay Flower Making Experience at Fairmont Orchid
5.9: Mother’s Day Shopping Event at Evry Collective HI
Kauai
5.1: First Annual La Hanalei Festival & Grand Opening of HanaleiStand
5.1: Kauai Museum’s May Day is Lei Day
5.3: Waipa Foundation’s Aina Festival 2026
5.7: Kauai Chamber Business Pau Hana at Japanese Grandma’s Cafe
5.8: Made With Love Watercolor Card Making at Hometown Kauai
5.16: Petals & Pottery at Clementine’s Closet Kapaa
Maui
5.1: Lei Day Heritage Festival 2026 at Maui Historical Society
5.1: Lei Day in Wailuku First Friday
5.3: “A Toast to Mom” Mother’s Day Market at Pauwela Beverage Taproom
5.8: Book Signing with Alana Kysar at Hana Hou by Hale Zen
5.10: Mother’s Day High Tea & Wine at Maui Wine
5.10: Bubbles & Blooms, Mother’s Day Brunch at Lahaina Noon
5.16: Maui Brewer’s Festival 15th Anniversary at The MACC
Oahu
Through May 10: Art by Miyuki Pop-Up at At Dawn
5.1: 98th Annual Lei Day Celebration at Kapiolani Park
5.1: First Lei Luau at The Lei Stand at Romer House Waikiki
5.1: “Umi on Smith” Block Party to Celebrate 10 Years of Sig on Smith
5.1: Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum
5.1: Lei Papahi Mei Day Workshop
5.1: HoMA Nights: Lei Day with Raiatea Helm & Friends
5.1 & 5.2: Niihau Earrings Workshop at Pono Potions
5.2: Lei Ha’aheo 2026
5.3: Paint & Sip at Cafe VNTG
5.3: DeStash’s The Muu Swap
5.3: Lei Lau Workshop at Patagonia Honolulu
5.8: Mother’s Day Gift Bar at Jules & Gem
5.9: Mother’s Day Pua & Sip Workshop with Palai
5.3: Kalani Pea’s 8th Annual May Day is Lei Day Concert
5.10: Mother’s Day Floral & Culinary Experience at Pai Honolulu x Blume Ruhm
5.11: House of Sakura Mother’s Day at Prince Waikiki
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