Hawaii Real Estate | Hawaii Relocations | Hawaii Home Buying & Selling

After receiving a request from a friend to check around for scarves with Hawaiian print material and preferably with soft colors and soft material, I went on the hunt.  Hmm...looking online and in local stores it was a whopping $30-$60 for A (one) scarf. I needed to find a BUNCH of scarves or else material that one could hem to make scarves and get them to her asap lest she be unable to be 'stylin'".

Ah...one material section in a local department store sufficed for a few picks and then I remembered FABRIC MART in Aiea!  I planned to go this morning after setting a few appointments and I finally got out the door at 10:30am.

I walked in to Fabric Mart in Aiea an astounding array of materials! Plain ones, silk ones, rayon and cotton and every kind of material you could think of......and MORE!  I wanted soft Hawaiian Prints for my dear friend who needed many different prints and I sought the help of one of the store attendants.

The store attendant at Fabric Mart in Aiea knew exactly what I wanted when I explained what it was for. I picked out four prints and the store attendant called a young man to carry these big rolls of material to be cut.  It took just a few minutes with their expert shearing, folding and tagged with a price and I walked out pleased.....and knew my friend would be too.

For all you sewing artists out there....Fabric Mart IS THE PLACE to go in Hawaii!  Prices are very reasonable and the assistants (I think they're experts) in the store are helpful, quick and know their stuff!

Offering a large selection of Hawaiian (and other) print material ....at wholesale and discount prices! 

Oahu (Honolulu County)

98-023 Hekaha Street
Aiea, HI 96701-4992
(808) 488-8882

1631 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826
(Near Hawaii Convention Center)
Tel (808) 947-4466, Fax(808) 944-1116

45-681 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI 96744
Tel (808) 234-6604, Fax(808) 234-0644

Kahalui, Maui (Maui County)

55 Kaahumanu Ave.Suite D, Kahului HI 96732
Tel (808) 871-5770, Fax(808) 871-8910

Hilo, Hawaii  (Hawaii County)

710 Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 East Puainako St., Hilo HI 96720
Tel (808) 959-0088, Fax(808) 959-8151

Bishop Museum in Honolulu Hawaii has been one of my favorite places to go for rich Hawaiian and Polynesian history with artifacts and information galore! 

Bishop Museum always schedules grand events with all sorts of themes. They set up tents with local wares from artists and crafts for purchase and they usually have a music or entertainment part of the event and they use the large grassy area in the middle of the grounds for all to enjoy.

The Bishop Museum Store has other wares such as puzzles, post cards, dolls, pictures and more!

The following events are scheduled and I'm hoping to get to the grand reopening of the Hawaiian Hall!

Summer 2009 is the time for big, big bugs at Bishop Museum! Backyard Monsters features six giant-sized moving robotic insects. Learn more here.  June 13 through September 7, 2009.

The historic Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum will reopen to the public on Saturday August 8th with festivities continuing on Sunday August 9th. This will be a weekend filled with cultural ceremony and celebration!

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Well, we sure don't have the fall leaves changing colors and we don't have snow or seasonal pictures standing out in a crowd displaying the distinct months of the year. What we do have in Honolulu County is a warm tropical climate with blue skies that take your breath away day after day throughout the year.

During the month of November we still have the wonderful sunny skies with a little bit cooler temperature although it's still sun, fun, boating and surfing with the larger waves peaking on the North Shore of Oahu. In fact, the 2008 World Championship Tour with professional surfers and spectators worldwide have been enjoying the Surfing Championships along the North Shore since last Thursday.

For up to date news and video go to www.triplecrownofsurfing.com

Continue around the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and you'll end up in Laie. Truly a sea and country town, Laie proves to have more than just scenery. Plenty of beaches, fishing,hiking, snorkeling and lots of outdoor activities as well as the 42 acre Polynesian Cultural Center .

Hiking along the mountainous terrain and deep valleys with lush green foilage we grab a piece of history that unfolds through every step we take. Preservation and Conservation land is highly respected here and many natural scenic views along with botanical gardens are seen everywhere. (Wahiawa Botanical Gardens Pictured above)

I myself make my own magic on my back porch with my orchid garden.

Floral delight abounds!

Even at 7am......

And awaiting the full bloom of my poinsettia's ....knowing our Hawaiian Style Christmas is right around the corner :)

© 2008 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, All rights reserved

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