Compiled by Conn Brattain | Photography by Conn Brattain & Nina Kuna
COATS OF MANY COLORS
Kissed by Maui lipsticks are sheer, natural, and perfect for the Islands, in shades like Hula Girl Pink, Shimmering Sands, Haleakala Nights and Exotic Orchid. $17 each at Collections, 3677 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 808-572-0781; kissedbymaui.com
THEY’LL HANG ON YOUR EVERY WORD
Nina Kuna’s hand-stamped sterling-silver necklaces come with your choice of 16” or 18” chain, and can be customized with any word. Shown: “Aloha” disk, 1¾” diameter; “No Ka ‘Oi” bar, 1¼” long. $32 each at ninakuna.com
SOAPS THAT MAKE SCENTS
Moku Pua soaps nourish and pamper the skin. They’re handcrafted from the finest natural exotic oils and floral essences (shown: plumeria), with no animal testing. 4.2-oz bars are $7 each, by and at Moku Pua Factory Store atMaui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Waikapu, 808-214-5142, mokupua.com
GOOD IN A CRUNCH
Aloha Nola Granola makes these hearty granolas in Upcountry Maui, and in three yummy flavors: vanilla almond (shown), blueberry vanilla and toasted coconut. $8 for an 8-oz. bag, or pick up 2-oz. to-go portions for $3 each. AtDesigning Wahine,> 3640 Baldwin Ave., Makawao; 808-573-0990; and Hale Zen, 180 Dickenson St., Lahaina, 808-661-4802; designingwahine.com
IT’S SWEET TO BE SQUARE
Maui Sweet Cakes bakes these decadent, delicious brownies. The Liliko‘i Cream Cheese Brownie Bar (right) blends passion fruit and cream cheese swirled into a soft, chewy, bittersweet brownie. The Chocolate Mac Nut Ginger Bar (left) tops a shortbread crust with caramelized macadamia nuts and crystalized ginger. Not shown (because we ate it): the Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Brownie Bar. Each is 3” square, ¾” thick. 3-pack is $12.50. Event and special occasion orders: 808-385-6202, cakemaui@gmail.com
Retail Locations
Ono Gelato Lahaina
815 Front Street, Lahaina, 808-495-0203
onogelatocompany.com
Ulupalukua Ranch Store
Highway 37 in ʻUlupalakua, 808-878-2561
ulupalakuaranch.com
Maui Fresh Streatery Kahului (food truck)
137 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave
mauifreshstreatery.com
ARRAY OF LIGHT
Former Maui artist Daniel Woodell created his Manta Ray vase with layers of glass in luscious hues of lemon, papaya, guava and grape. Approx. 12” high, 9”wide, $500 at Hui2 Gallery Shop, Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 808-572-6560, huinoeau.com
EVER SEE A LEMONADE STAND?
Wow Wow cold-presses its lemonades in a tantalizing range of flavors like Kula strawberry-papaya, mango pineapple, and (shown, back to front) watermelon-basil and liliko‘i.Customize with your choice of flavors and a pinch of li hing mui. $8 for 24 oz., $9 for 32 oz. Discounts for refills when you bring your jar back. By and at Wow Wow Lemonade, 808-419-2159, facebook.com/wowwowlemonade
