Locals are not just getting kadomatsu for themselves but also as New Year gifts for their good friends and neighbors. Talk about instant karma for the New Year.

^^ Medium size Kadomatsu pictured above

People who are living in the mainland (US) are also getting the idea of wishing their parents, old neigbors or friends a Happy New Year with these kadomatsu arrangement. Yes, we can deliver them the same as a flower arrangement.**

^^ Large Kadomatsu pictured above

** Call in for availability at 808-732-7668. More photo post
Common miss-spelling of Kadomatsu are Katomatsu, Katamatsu, Katomatsu, Kadomstu.

Old midweek article
New Year’s Ohana Festival at Moiliili Field on Jan 11, 2009

Kadomatsu is a symbol of strength, flexibility, constancy, vitality, longevity, purity, sweetness and new beginnings. Follow the Japanese tradition, locals placed them at entries to greet ancestral spirit as well as a gesture of invitation and prayer for the New Year. How can such simple arrangement of green bamboo, pine and plum blossoms tied together with straw rope can symbolizes so many things. Each element in the arrangement lend its meaning to the full piece. Check out our last years post on the symbolism of kadomatsu. Add to it could also be white chrysanthemum, kokutan and nanten. Happy New Year, everyone.

We will have three sizes of the Katamatsu for sale at the store.

Small $13.99, SOLD OUT Perfect for your office desk and office gift
Medium *basic $23.99 , arranged $27.99 and up
Large *basic $38.99 , arranged $52.99 and up (pictured above) SOLD OUT
*Basic – with pine and plum flowers only. **Minimum purchase for delivery is $45.

Call us to confirm on inventory at 808-732-7668

Care for Kadomatsu
Kadomatsu anatomy
More photos
Human Flower Project
http://humanflowerproject.com/index.php/weblog/comments/kadomatsu_welcoming_japans_new_year/
Article on local kadomastu
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2000/12/01/features/garden.html
There is also Kadomatsu Fundraiser sale by Local Troop 201 Boy Scouts
http://www.troop201hi.org/index.html

There is still time to bring home and enjoy a locally grown Norfolk Christmas tree. We have just a ONE left at the shop. Christmas trees are best to be Christmas trees at your home. Thank you all for your support for buying local first – even for Christmas trees

6 ft – $52 (2) sold out
7 ft – $62 (2) sold out
9.5 ft – $72 (1) sold out

Now is a good time to order your Christmas dinner centerpieces with island favorite protea, pin cushion with varies Christmas green.

You can now enjoy Christmas tree decoration and wreaths by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii at the following locations. Happy Holidays!

FilCom Center, Waipahu
Castle & Cooke Office, Millilani
Ohana West Hotel, Waikiki
Pharmacy One, Liliha

See Christmas tree decoration article about Ruth Edgar, owner of Shear Creation Waipahu.

Dec 6, 2008 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Gift certificate for a school garden lesson , make your own gifts from recycled material, or just a fun day at the fair. Visit the Green Market Gift Fair at Church of the Crossroads (212 University Avenue)