$25 and under
A simple plan
For all the bells-and-whistle apps out there designed to help you organize your life, there really is nothing like a physical agenda. The simple, candy-colored weekly planners from mishmash do the job with style and a conscience—every gram of paper used is offset with tree plantings in Portugal, where the company is based. —$19.95
Cat on a cool pine tree
Here’s a pre-Christmas gift for yourself! Add some lucky cat energy to your holidays with these maneki neko tree ornaments. Other available designs include famous artists like Vincent van Gogh, dogs, and Spam. —$17.95–$21.95
Art all year long
Forget the insurance company freebies! HoMA Shop’s selection of wall calendars include Richard Diebenkorn: Ocean Park, showcasing the artist’s inimitable approach to color and form. (You can experience his work IRL in Past-Forward.) Also available are Hilma af Klint, Faith Ringgold, Buddhist paintings, Chao Shao-An, Japanese scrolls and screens, and Monet.—$16.95
Drink your java in style
Not all mugs are created equal. We happen to think our classic version (the handle is juuust right) in vivid colors are the best. —$19.95
$50 and under
Artful threads
A heartfelt celebration of the craft and culture of lei-making, Lei Aloha: Celebrating Lei of Hawai‘i by local lei expert Meleana Estes is as inspiring as it is beautiful. The book's stunning photography and practical guidance make it perfect for anyone interested in this timeless tradition.—$32.50
Totes Chic
Whether it's for a super graphic ultra modern girl or dancing queen, the Pegge Hopper x HoMA Shop tote—available in yellow, blue, and green—will complement anyone's style. Your fashionable friend can carry art wherever they go with this bag showcasing an illustration by popular local artist Pegge Hopper.—$42
Set the scene
Transform any dining space with striking table runners by Hawai‘i designer Colleen Kimura of Tutuvi. With prints featuring lauhala, kapa hale, or bombax and kalo designs, this furnishing is perfect for the extroverted friend who loves to host.—$50
Perfect flavor every time
Take a cue from the Spice Girls and spice up your (friend’s) life with this foodie-friendly sampler kit. Small but mighty, these precisely portioned spice cards from Occo deliver the perfect amount of seasoning every time—sealed airtight to stay fresh.—$32
Piece it together
Gift giving doesn’t have to be puzzling. Made from 100% recycled board and printed with non-toxic inks, Surf Shack's puzzles showcase the work of female artists from around the world. Designs include Hawaiian flowers by Laulima Hawaiʻi and quilt patterns originally created by Poakalani Hawaiian Quilting.—$32 (Hawaiian Quilt), $44 (Hawaiian Flowers)
$100 and under
Neck candy
Canadian designer Vanassa Chan is known for her architectural wearable art made from unexpected materials. Her Bonbon line includes this statement necklace of silk-coated acrylic beads.—$62
Art books
The HoMA Shop is the best source for art books in the state. The art lover in your life can learn more about artists whose work is in the HoMA collection through current titles such as Picasso: The Self Portraits, Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, Ruth Asawa: All Is Possible, Philip Guston Now, and Andy Warhol: Seven Illustrated Books 1952–1959.—$45–$75
True brew
Form and function are perfectly balanced in Yield’s glass pour over carafe. Just insert a paper or reuseable filter and enjoy the process of making a perfect cup of joe. The lid helps keep the brew fresh for later. A must for the coffee connoisseur in your life (though it’s also great for brewing and storing tea, sangria, and lemonade).—$85
Write now
For the person who appreciates craftsmanship, you can’t go wrong with O‘ahu-based artisan Andy Cole’s elegant wood-turned pens.—$55
Basket case
Hawai‘i artist Gaye Chan fights capitalism through her conceptual work. Buck the system with her baskets made of woven foraged baling straps, which are used once to move commodities across the globe then discarded into the waste stream.—$100
Clay for days
Hawai‘i has a strong ceramics culture, with a cadre of talented potters producing alluring wares. You’ll find work by some of the island’s best such as these cups by Justin Hang and the ceramic bowl from Ed Higa. —$75, $85