Charm Abounds at Kaimukī’s Newest Gift Shop, Small Kine Gift

The boutique stocks giftable artwork, books, homewares, souvenirs and snacks along with playful in-house merch.

March 1, 2025

Brie Thalmann,

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If the neon sign and shimmering disco ball didn’t tip you off to the vibe at Small Kine Gift, the shop’s floor-to-ceiling candy lei installation should confirm that this is a place where fun and creativity thrive. The new Kaimukī boutique from journalist Mitchell Kuga and artist-graphic designer Adam J. Kurtz offers artwork, books, homewares, souvenirs and snacks from small, design-focused brands—think everything from Dusen Dusen oven mitts and Moon Collective gear to witty finds from Kurtz’s Adam JK label. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the store’s in-house line, consisting of playful pins, patches, key chains, stickers and more.

3424 Wai‘alae Ave., small.kine.gift, @smallkinegift

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This article appears in the March 2025 issue of HONOLULU Magazine.