We can make green katomatsu that are 4 feet or taller – Perfect for business offices and restaurants to welcome the new year. I think we all need a good start for 2010. (price at $160, Plain) Call to reserve your extra tall Katomatsu.
It’s almost new year and we have kadomatsu at the shop. Pre-orders are welcome. Call us at 808-732-7668 for availability. Happy Holidays.
Small – Plain: $24 / arranged: $40
Large – Plain: $29 / arranged: $47
X-Large – Plain: $40 / arranged: $55
Sunday, Dec. 27 New Year’s Oshogatsu Workshops
The Japanese Cultural Center and TEMARI Center for Asian & Pacific Arts is holding a workshop on kadomatsu (bamboo and pine display) Cost: $50 Cultural Center members/$60 non-members (students 18 years & up). Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’I 2454 S. Beretania Street
http://www.hnlnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=40580&year=2009&month=12
Paper katomatsu
http://okadadesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-high-school-workshop.html
It’s New Year soon; locals are getting kadomatsu for themselves and share them with friends, families and neighbors. Locals who live in the mainland (US) are having them delivered to their parents, old neighbors and friends, wishing them a happy New Year.
The Kadomatsu is packed with wonderful meanings that we have concluded that it is the perfect arrangement for the New Year. I have updated last years post on the symbolism of kadomatsu.
Green Bamboo / Take – A symbol of endurance and strength. The nodes or the joints indicate hardship that one experiences in life…” more
Pine / Mastu – A symbol of immortality. It remains green throughout the year. The city of Matsumoto translates to source of pine. more
Plum blossoms / Ume – A symbol of endurance and hope. The plum tree is the first to bloom after a bitter, cold winter to indicate the coming of spring. “ more
White Chrysanthemum (mum) A symbol of perfection and simplicity, the orderly unfolding of its petals represent perfection. It is the symbol of wealth, fidelity and truth.
Kokutan – “The Kokutan is originated from parts of Asia. In Japan, this plant is called Sharinbai, meaning spokes of the wheel, referring to the arrangement of the leaves on the stems. This plant is also found in the warmer parts of Korea and Japan. Hawaii Okinawan name is Kokutan…..full text
Nanten - “A highly respected, slow growing tree. It is much sought after for a pillar for tokonoma, an alcove in Japanese houses. The symbolism is to alter or deter any harm or difficulties to a favorable circumstance….full text
Straw Rope – that tie everything together.
It is good time to share during the holidays. Please donate to Foodbank. A donation of $10 enables the Hawaii Foodbank to provide food for 25 meals. Happy Holidays!
Hello everyone who loves flowers. Our store hours has been restored to Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-2:00pm.
Help support OUR local economy this Holiday Season. By pledging to spend $150 of your shopping dollars at locally-owned stores this season, you will have a $25 million impact on O‘ahu, an estimated $4 million more than if it was spent at a non-local big box retailer. Honolulu Weekly will automatically enter you to win $1000 in gift certificates from independent locally owned merchants and restaurants.
Make your pledge at Honolulu Weekly! Deadline to pledge is December 20.
http://honoluluweekly.com/pledge/
(Estimate based on numbers from Civic Economics that $0.68 of every dollar spent at a locally owned business stays in the community, while only $0.43 stays when spent at a chain.)
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree. Yes, Norfolk local Christmas trees are in the house - I mean the shop. We beat the crowd and got some local Christmas tree in early this year (on November 23). (Sorry, we are out of trees as of December 13) Wreaths made by the farm are also available. We are still taking order on table top Christmas trees and hand made wreath. Give us a call to reserve one at 808-732-7668.
Norfolk Christmas Tree
5′ -$49 (sold out)
6′ – $59 (sold out)
7′ – $69 (sold out)
Norfolk Green Wreath (not decorated)
small – $34 (sold out)
large – $40 (sold out)
We’ve got table top Christmas trees that are perfect for the table:) $65 for tall and $48 for short. We also got green wreaths that are best for hanging on door or above that fire place. Starting $65 for 24″. Happy Holidays.
Red roses and Christmas greens arrangement is the perfect gift for the holiday. The above arrangement is priced at $50.
Other Red Roses Special: Buy 1 dozen of South American roses at $24.99 and get half dozen more for free (while supply last). Or have it arranged into an 18-roses arrangement for $55.99.Happy Holidays.
CSI Annual Holiday Party, UH School of Architecture Scholarship Auction & Celebration for Gilman Hu is tomorrow. One Christmas topiary and one hand made Christmas wreath, created especially for the event by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii will be available at the auction. Join them to honor Gilman Hu’s and support UH School of Architecture Scholarship at this annual holiday party. Call CSI reservations line at 847-1862. All CSI members will receive 15% off until December 26, 2009. Happy Holidays!