On Good Design And Accessibility
Design is a big deal. But it’s the kind of big deal that you rarely notice if it’s done well. Things just feel…effortless. Of course part of design is fit and sizing, but other aspects relate to innovation, uniqueness, beauty and style. A lot goes...
She Stopped Selling Sea Shells – Sustainable Seashells
I thought I would share a discussion we’ve been having with lots of people on instagram and in Hawaii about the plight of mollusks (you may know them as shells), and the overexploitation of reefs. To buy shell jewelry or not to buy? How can we make wearing...
Some Thoughts on Conscious Tourism
We’ve had a notable year and a half. The pandemic tested us and twisted us. And while it’s not over yet, things are opening up. But for all the hardship, there were definite silver linings. Both whales and birds sang at lower volumes with less noise to compete with....
On Black Lives Matter and Aloha
(we don’t carry the BLM initial pins in stock anymore, but can make some for you if you want them) Aloha is a word we use in Hawaii almost every day. Its literal meaning is “the presence of breath” or “the breath of life.” Comprised of...
A Message From ‘Alohi Kai
Dear Friends of ‘Alohi Kai, As most countries have locked down and begun practicing social distancing, people and businesses are going through unforeseen tough times. And like most small businesses, we’re making some adjustments until things open up again. At...
Social Distancing…April 2020
So here we are, socially distancing in the time of a Corona Virus and Covid19. In Hawaii they’ve asked us to limit gatherings in the ocean and to follow a stay at home order (as most places in the country have, and should!) so we aren’t able to dive right...
That Thing They Love – Gifting & A Slow Proposal
Holidays can be a chore. But remember when you used to love it? How can we feel good about it again? Presents are great but do they deliver happiness or are we just buying out of obligation? Is it that thing they love or just a thing? I watched a Malcolm...
Creating Love & Happiness
An Encounter Working events with the general public is quite an interesting study in human behavior. We see some of the most amazing people, and very occasionally, some of the worst. It’s rarely ever boring! So with the holidays in full swing, I’d like to...
Malama – The Stars Aren’t Out of Reach
These days – the stars seem out of reach But these days – there ain’t a ladder on the streets These days are fast, love don’t last in this graceless age Even innocence has caught the midnight train And there ain’t nobody left but us these...
A Necessary Escape
A Necessary Escape Is escapism bad? Does it mean you are avoiding your responsibilities? Does it make you a lesser person? In these days of dire news – angry politics, category 5+ hurricanes, floods, runaway forest fires – are you scared to admit you want...