Mono

This place makes me want to put down my phone or tablet, and go back to a hands-​on approach where the process is part of the design itself. If you appreciate clean design and organization, you have to check this place out.
The feature a lot of design-​oriented accessories, stationary supply organizers, some bags, and other items you can only find in Japan, or maybe tiny chic shops in SF.
If you’re a graphic designer, or looking for a gift for one, this place is awesome!

I’m so addicted to this shop! I’ve been here 3 times and every time it’s been a pleasure walking around and picking up knick knacks.
Started Yoshida & Company collection. –_​_​-​” love it.

I purchased a white grenade coffee cup from MŌNO when they first opened their doors. I visited the shop for the second time today and both owners, Dean and Cassy were there. They are very friendly and will answer any questions you may have. I didn’t purchase anything today because I’m trying to find a purple or lavender Fjällräven backpack. Naturally, they only have neutral-​colored ones since it is the fall season now. Cassy gave me her business card and told me I could call and check in to see what’s new in the store before going down there to visit.
Today, I saw a bunch of stationary, notebooks and cute animal shaped paperclips. I think I’ll stop by again soon to pick up some pug-​shaped paperclips for a dear friend of mine. The ambience of the boutique is very simple, modern, no-​nonsense and clutter-​free.
TIP: If anyone is looking to get better organized and are in need of planners and notebooks, this is definitely a place I’d highly recommend. They had these cool lined notebooks where the pages are made of actual stone. It was so smooth, I couldn’t stop running my hands over the pages. Super neat!

Great store! A lot of interesting items and gadgets! They make their own candles which is great for presents.

Cute small shop squeezed with other hole in the wall shops near mcculley. Incredibly hip and chic. Shout out to Dean, who was an extremely helpful guy, guiding me through my pen obsession. I love pens. Absolutely love this place because they have an amazing ohto pen for a price that I think is worth it. This pen writes so smooth, like silk. They have back packs, notebooks, bento boxes, and clocks of all sorts. Definitely coming back here for all my stationary needs!

The whole setup in the shop is visually pleasing to the eye and powerful. I found out about Mono while riding the bus to work. From my window seat, I’d get a quick glimpse of the shop from afar and I knew this place was promising. As stated on their website, «MŌNO, which means „things“ in Japanese, sells small design goods to improve your home, office and lifestyle».
Located on the same building as In4mation and Truest, Mono shouldn’t be hard to miss. There is metered parking on the new bike lane across the street from the shop. And the bus (No. 1 and 6) stops right in front of it.
I like the fact that Mono carries an array of unique products that most stores don’t sell or hip brands from overseas you haven’t heard of. My favorite would be their stationary items and Kanken backpacks (which is difficult to find a store that carries them besides ordering online) The owners, Cassy and Dean Song were super sweet and helpful :)
Definitely follow for their instagram account for any updates. If not for their social network accounts, I’d probably stop by Mono almost every week to see what’s new hehe. Regardless, I’d still keep coming back for the top quality products and superb customer service

This was the first time to the store. Kept wanting to come and finally did. Did not disappoint, love the store and the items in the shop are so cool. The service from owner Dean was outstanding. What a humble environment. I wanna go back every week to see what’s new. Aloha.

Every time I walk in MONO I always see something I want to pick up and buy. The design of their store is refreshing and make great use of the space. I did go in one day just to pick up a 6 foot Eastern Collective iPhone 5S Cable for $ 27. It was probably the smartest purchase I’ve ever made for my iPhone.
They have new items in stock each time I check them out. The passion and pride for design and goods is evident in their store and anytime I have a chance to chat with them. This store is definitely one of a kind in Hawaii and worth the visit!
You can find street parking all the time, either across the street or around the corner from the store.
Follow them on Instagram @monohawaii to see all the new items that roll in.

STYLISH. The store is filled with Japanese designer houseware. It’s like a museum that you can buy from. Mostly travel goods, memo pads, and office ware.
The store is very clean an nice music. I recommend you just stopping by to take a look and might find something you might like.

Very hip place!
Everything is very aesthetically pleasing here. They lay merchandise out in very neat and organized ways. It’s a very minimalist type store, but it works!
My favorites are their ceramic jewelry holders and their random assortment of paper goods and agendas. Great to pick up gifts or shop for yourself. They have truly unique and random items that are functional and stylish. I really haven’t seen any store that carries the things they carry here on this island. Follow their Instagram (monohawaii) for updates on new merchandise as it comes in.
It’s located on S King St, (left off McCully and the shop will be immediately on your right). It can be a little easy to miss, but the new In4mation store next door has a picture of a cat on a turtle body haha. I park on the opposite side of the street as there’s metered parking.

newly opened for about 2 months now, this store has a bunch of unique items for those hard to shop for kind of friends…
you know who i’m talking about… the hipster friend you have that wears dark framed, non prescription glasses, slouchy beanies, and possibly jeggings… ;)
it reminded me very much of the boutique type shops that are all around San Fran. the look of the store is very clean, and not cluttered, which i like. it gives you time to really observe all the products.
speaking to one of the owners, it is a wife and husband operation. they wanted to open a shop with lots of interesting items that rotate regularly… they said to check out their instagram for the latest on their products!
they have lots of japanese stationary type items, decorative things, and items that are not only functional, but design friendly.
one of my favorites was a ceramic coin bank shaped like a grenade! you put your coins in, and when its full, the only way to get them out is to throw it, and destroy: D its my kind of chaos…
i gotta say, this place is dangerous b/​c it is in walking distance from where i live… :P

I’m absolutely in love with visual social media networks like Instagram & Pinterest! I could easily spend hours scrolling through photos of food, travel destinations & street art, but my favorite thing is these networks is photo styling. There’s an art toward with creating a photo that inspires an emotion: recreating a recipe, motivating me to save money for a trip or purchasing a product.
I believe that’s why I’m infatuated with the small designs good store MONO Hawaii. This gift boutique (run by husband & wife: Dean & Cassy Song) is my new favorite Instagram account to follow, they’ve mastered the art of product styling & do a phenomenal job of showcasing the assortment of office supply & home furnishing merchandise they sell.
If you’ve been looking for the perfect gift to give someone (or yourself), please stop by MONO Hawaii. If you see a featured item you love on their Instagram account, I suggest dropping by the store ASAP, because they only carry a limited quantity of exclusive items from Japan & LA.

As the store description says, this cozy shop really does sell «Small design goods to improve your home, office, and lifestyle.»
The store has cute tools that range from vintage/​35mm cameras, to computer accessories, to animal-​shaped paper clips. And I believe that they are always updating their stock.
From the store, I picked up an awesome fox coffee mug, a cute 35 mm camera, a pencil case, and a decorative ceramic crow foot. Overall, each item for sale is odd but intriguing due to it’s unique design or purpose.
My favorite part of the store, however, is the wood walls and décor. It has a very natural/​artsy vibe and I felt… clean? I DONT KNOW haha, it’s just a nice atmosphere.
The store is a little pricey, I spent around $ 120. WORTH IT, though.
Definitely a place to check out if you enjoy artsy goods.