We’re leaving the mainland and heading for the islands for this week’s freebie giveaway. Well, I guess I don’t mean that literally (unfortunately) but we’re leaving it up to So’mace Lifestyle, a new design boutique in Honolulu, to bring the Hawaiian experience to all of us.
So’mace Lifestyle is a new gallery & shop spawned from a design service that started in 2004 by former New Yorkers Kaypee Soh and Edward Macey. The new boutique, which has a focus on sustainable and green design, is chock full of great art for your walls (wallpaper), for your floor (rugs), for your dreams (bedding) and- here’s where the prize comes in – for your sofa (pillows).
Kaypee Soh’s line of original pillows (view full collection here and here) is a mix of nature-inspired florals and graphic retro designs, all hand-printed in Washington state and hand-sewn in Hawaii. They feature 100% linen covers with a 20″ x 20″ feather/down and hypoallergenic insert. Plus, with two different, coordinated designs on each side, you can give your couch a fresh look just by flipping the pillow over. And one lucky reader will have the chance to do just that…
To win your choice of any one of the six pillows shown below, just comment on this post with the words “ALOHA” by Wednesday, February 18th at 8pm EST. And since Hawaii is such a popular honeymoon spot, we’d also love to hear where you went (or are hoping/planning to go) on your honeymoon. As you probably know, we actually left the lower 48 and headed the other direction for an Alaskan honeymoon. Not quite as warm, but it managed to be just as romantic.
So’mace Lifestyle will ship this great prize anywhere, so don’t hold back all you international pillow lovers! We’ll be picking one winner using random.org and announcing it later in the week as usual. Now, what’s Hawaiian for “good luck”?
If you’re curious, you can get more details about our giveaways here. All images courtesy of So’mace Lifestyle and Kaypee Soh
meg says
ALOHA!
St. Lucia it was for us!
Alexandra says
We went to Brazil and Argentina for 2 weeks, was a wonderful trip. Love seeing all your design ideas, keep up the great work.
Jan D-M says
The first half of our honeymoon was spent at Fenway Park. Got a personalized autographed baseball from Carl Yazstremski. The other half we spent touring Vermont. Just a laid back kind of week meandering about.
Julie says
Aloha! We were broke college kids, so we spent two weeks at the beach house that his family owns in Myrtle Beach. That will be 10 years ago this May!!!
tom says
ALOHA!
We went to a small privately owned island called Petit St. Vincent in the Grenadines. It sounds expensive, but it was very reasonable, especially for the level of service they provide. The most expensive part was getting there, had to fly to Barbados, take a small prop plane to Union Island, then a boat over to Petit St. Vincent. Was an amazing week!
Erin says
ALOHA!
These are great. We’re going to Bermuda for our honeymoon. Hope you enjoy yours!
Kathy says
ALOHA! We actually spent an amazing three weeks in Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were based in Maui, but for a week we island hopped and saw lots of incredible places. So beautiful!
jenn says
aloha!
We ended up staying close to home, Door County WI in a gorgeous eco friendly bed and breakfast. For the 1 year anniversary (September) I am hoping for Seattle or San Fransico.
I just found this blog! You guys are too cute! (and your design ideas aren’t half bad either ;)
layersofmeaning says
“ALOHA”
my husband and I went to Hawaii for our honeymoon in 2007. I believe the right way right way to say it
ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHA!
Teresea Hicks says
“ALOHA”
For our honeymoon we spent 3 weeks driving from Memphis to Los Angeles. Along the way we hit the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Mexico for a day, San Diego and spent a week in LA seeing the sites. It will be a long while before I have the luxury of 3 weeks vacation in a row.
Chelsea says
ALOHA! What a great giveaway!!
We went to Riveria Maya, Mexico for our honeymoon and stayed at El Dorado Royale- by far the best and most romantic week of my life {which is after all what a honeymoon is all about}. We can’t wait to hopefully go back someday!
Rachel says
Aloha!
The pillows are gorgeous!
I hope to go to the Canadian Rockies or Quebec and Montreal on my honeymoon!
Lori says
ALOHA!
We went camping (we only had a weekend before going back to work) — but in April we’re going to Italy — better late than never!
Kristy says
ALOHA!
No honeymoon, but went to Cancun 2 years later for a belated one. It was just as nice 2 years after the fact!
Alli says
ALOHA BABY! I love the pillows, I love Hawaii, I love your blog!
Joni Lindenstruth says
Aloha! My husband of almost two years took me to Cabo San Lucas for our honeymoon. I’m hoping he takes me to Hawaii too at some point :)
Erica says
ALOHA!
We went to St. Lucia and I will forever remember the trip every time I bite into a mango! Yum!
Sophia Kwong says
ALOHA
Rachel says
ALOHA! We will be going to Jamaica for 9 days!
Lindsay says
ALOHA!
I’d like to go to Greece! I love your blog!!
Tamstyles says
Aloha! Love the colors. I have never been there, but these are “presidential hot”….
Kelly says
Aloha!! :)
We went to Jamaica Ocho Rios for our anniversary – exactly one year ago today!!
nicki says
ALOHA!
We went to Walt Disney World for our honeymoon, but, I have been to Hawaii (2 times) lucky me. It is fabulous!
LOVE those pillows!
Holly says
ALOHA!
I used to be Kama’aina (local in Hawaiian). I MISS Hawaii! Best memories!! What I wouldn’t give for some banana pancakes with white macadamia nut sauce from Boots and Kimo’s in Kaneohe!
Mohalo!
Erin says
ALOHA!
We went to Seattle and Vancouver Island, B.C. – tha Pacific, mountains and rainforest all in one trip! We’re planning on going back someday!
Megan Salsbury says
ALOHA!!!!
Single in a snow-prone, land-locked state!
Andrea says
Aloha! My husband and I got married near San Luis Obispo, CA. The wedding planning was a bit stressful so we opted for a simple honeymoon. We went to Big Sur, Ca (only a few hours drive up the coast) and stayed at Deetjen’s in a cute quiet cabin. No TV, radio or internet. We hiked and ate and then ate some more. It was beautiful!
Kerri says
Aloha! That sunny yellow pineapple pillow would be perfect in our den!
We went to Sedona, Arizona for our honeymoon — splurged to stay a week at a small, quiet, posh “villa” right up against the red rocks. It was fantastic. Planning an out of country trip for our 5-year anniversary to Australia and New Zealand!
Melissa says
We went to Hilton Head and played golf together – fun and relaxing for both of us!
Lisa says
ALOHA
We spent 10 glorious days in St. Lucia!
sara says
ALOHA
Upstate NY–Lake Placid Lodge
Chantel says
Aloha!
My love and I couldn’t afford a getaway honeymoon, unfortunately … but we did spend a few nights in the ultra-luxe honeymoon suite at the local Fairmont hotel, where the nightly turn-down service made us feel like royalty. To this day, when one of us wants to make the other feel special, we’ll turn down the bed like the hotel staff did for us. It’s a nice memory. :)
Erin J says
ALOHA!!!
Amy says
ALOHA!
We went to Maui and loved every minute of it! This pillow would be a great reminder of the fun we had.
Sarah says
Aloha! Just the splash of bright color that I needed to see as I was working today.
Aimee says
ALOHA!
We headed to the Cayman Islands for a very quick honeymoon as the military was calling my husband back to the states. It was so beautiful and off season, so there weren’t too many people there!
Julia says
ALOHA! The pillows are so lovely and colorful! They would brighten up my living room.
tricia says
ALOHA! Those pillows are gorgeous….winning one might even make up for the fact I never had a honeymoon…..okay, not really….but it would help :)
serina says
aloha!
Katie says
Aloha!
We honeymooned in St John, USVI! Instead of staying in a resort, we rented our own private little house right on the beach- a pebble beach. We grilled out, swam in our private pool and toured the island in our rented jeep which I had to drive since the hubby’s insurance didn’t cover him. Good times!
Kristy says
Aloha!
Besides driving from Maine to Georgia after the wedding, my husband and I haven’t had our honeymoon yet… and we celebrated our one-year anniversary in September! We are actually taking a cruise in April and a trip to Chicago in May.. so we’re calling that our “extended honeymoon”!
Lisa says
Aloha! Those orange pillows are MINE! Gorgeous!
Erin says
Aloha!
We honeymooned in Waikiki, it was amazing!
life a colorful life says
Aloha! We were married 38 years ago in Seattle, but since our first job was in western Kansas, we spent most of our “honeymoon” driving to Kansas. We did get to spend one night at Mt. Rainier at a lodge where they locked the main door at 8 p.m. Not a problem when you’re on your honeymoon. And we got to spend one night at the fabulous Yellowstone Lodge, where they put us first in a room with twin beds and then in a room with one bed…but no bathroom, so we had to use the communal bathroom. And it snowed the night we were there (in June). Still…GREAT memories!
KK says
ALOHA!
Maui would be amazing. Those pillows will tide me over until I get there.
Jen says
Aloha!
We did a short Canadian cruise and then followed it up with a few days in New York City. The cruise was perfect because it allowed us to unwind from all the wedding craziness.
Gillian says
Aloha! My husband I got married this past July. We were lucky enough to leave Northern VA to head to Kauai which is one of the Hawaiian islands. The experience was utterly amazing. Michael planned the whole thing and kept everything a secret so all I knew was our destination. What a great time! He wants to go to Alaska next time we go on a big trip though!
totty says
ALOHA!!
Sarah says
ALOHA!!! Either Hawaii, Greek Islands, or Bora Bora!
Sarah M. says
Aloha! We went to Greece – Athens and 2 islands. Santorini was gorgeous and unforgettable.