Only Once Originals

10/12/2026

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7

I believe all things happen for a reason in the sense that God has such a beautiful plan. This is one of the few versus I have memorized after a Bible study last year. Who would have thought I would lean on it so much the last few weeks?

Although each day since my brother’s passing brings on a new rush of sadness, I know I can pray to the Lord for the peace he is known for. It has been the only thing keeping me present and active for my kids and husband.

Yesterday was the first real day I have been able to sit down and create anything, and how fitting is it that it is a custom rosary to help someone else be close to God?

10/10/2026

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives. Everyone deserves access to breast cancer screening, regardless of income or location.

I have added multiple products onto my website (filter by newest) that are themed around this cause that is dear to me. My mother is a two time survivor, my grandmother, my aunt, and so many other woman have gone through this battle.

I will donate 100% of all proceeds made from the sell of these items to Breast Cancer Hawaii as they are serving those affected right here in my temporary home state of Hawaii. If you want to just donate directly to them, use the link in my bio or theirs.

Help every woman get access to the life saving imaging and procedures needed.

09/26/2026

“One day you’ll realize the little moments were actually the big ones. Don’t wait until they’re just memories.”

I am not a big fan of anime but “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” is such a beautifully done show and has so many quotes like the one you see here that just change your perspective.

It has now been 8 days since my brother left this world and I have been reminiscing a lot since then. Instead of posting personal photos here on my business page, I figured I’d share some of my favorite designs I have done in the past. It just goes to show how much things change over the years yet how much can still stay the same.

Never miss a chance to compliment someone, to support someone, or to just say I love you.

09/17/2026

🥳 Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Help me celebrate by clearing out some of my inventory! 😘

🛒I am offering 34% OFF everything on my website through Sunday night!
(Can you guess how old I am now? 🫣)

*minimum purchase requirement of $25 before discount automatically applies.

09/08/2026

🙃 Yes AI data centers are destroying the environment but all joking aside, please stay safe everyone! Prayers for those already affected by the flash floods and storm surge!

09/07/2026

I constantly hear people complain about how high Square's processing fees are. I just wanted to show the breakdown of one of my past shows and why the fees were well worth it.

Total Collected: $403.87
Total Fees: $11.91 (TAX DEDUCTIBLE BTW)
Percentage: 2.9%

That is basically equivalent to giving away one of my cheapest items for free..... yet it allowed me to take over 18 card payments where at least 6 of them said that was their only form of payment on them. So that $11.91 was worth the over $150 I made from those few purchases that would have had to walk away empty handed.

PLUS, did you know since Covid, I have been using the FREE Square website?! The slowdown with Covid made me switch from paying over $370 a year for a Shopify website (which also took fees with their reader). The Square platform is also a lot more user friendly and it is easy to add products quickly through the mobile app as well!

To be transparent, I now pay a small monthly fee with Square in order to use my custom domain name but to me, it is still over $110 in savings a year for just the website!

Process your first $1,000 without any fees.

09/05/2026

I am so grateful for everyone who shopped with me this week, especially those who came out in the heat to TASTE OF ALOHA NIGHT MARKET 🌙 yesterday!

Keep an eye out for my upcoming shows post in a couple of days or check out my website if you want to shop now!

09/04/2026

📣 TASTE OF ALOHA NIGHT MARKET 🌙 is taking over the NEX Parking Lot
TOMORROW with 40+ amazing vendors bringing you ono food, sweet treats, specialty drinks, local and handmade shopping & so much more! I will be at R12!

🍽️ Come hungry, bring the whole ‘ohana, and spend your Friday night supporting some amazing local businesses!

📍 NEX Parking Lot
🗓️ Friday, September 4
🕓 4PM-8PM
🙅‍♀️ Base access not required!

🎶 Live DJ • Food Trucks • Food Vendors • Drinks • Shopping + More!

🤩 My favorite handmade businesses that’ll be there:
✨ TIYS Clothing Co. (booth R11)
~ Cute shirts and accessories!
✨ Sparx Goods & Carry | Leather, Spoons, & Wood (R15)
~ Custom silver spoon rings and leather goods!
✨ 𝚂𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚊’𝚜 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚚𝚞𝚎 𝙱𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚚𝚞𝚎 𝙻𝙻𝙲 | 𝚃𝚞𝚖𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚛 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚝 (R9)
~ Amazing resin tumblers and other gifts!

08/31/2026

Adding a ton of products to my website in the next few days ahead of TASTE OF ALOHA NIGHT MARKET 🌙 at the Navy Exchange Mall this Friday!

➡️ Scroll to get a sneak peak!

08/25/2026

🛍️ Stop by The Garden Kailua tomorrow from 5-8pm to shop handmade from Anela Creative Studios Grandiflora | Hawai’i Watercolor Art & Goods jojoarthawaii and myself!

➡️ Scroll right to see info on their happy hour that goes until 6pm and their W**e Club Wednesday😉

🥰 Thank you for supporting small businesses!