A new auction boutique called Estate Liquidators Hawaii will open with their first auction on Sunday May 5th, 2013 at 11am.  The new auction boutique will be home to the finest Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles.  Some of the items for auction will be the legendary Don Ho’s headboard, a 1910 Taisho antique piece from Japan stunning at 7’ tall, a Yvonne Chen with Koa frame and much more.  The first auction will have hundreds of never seen before pieces and thousands of dollars of exquisite jewelry and collectibles.  The auction boutique is a vision of island marketing executive Carol Yamada, president of Moore Ideas Inc.

“ My goal is to bring buyers and sellers together in a fun atmosphere educating the consumer on Hawaiiana and the local culture.  The proceeds from select  items at the auction will  benefit a nonprofit . “ Carol Yamada proprietor of Estate Liquidators Hawaii. 

Sephora Americas announced this week the launch of Values Inside Out, a visionary partnership program matching Sephora stores across America with non-profit organizations in their own communities. Sephora at Ala Moana Shopping Center has chosen to help HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support).

The initiative begins tomorrow (Sat. March 23), with a meet and greet with HUGS staff and volunteers at Sephora at Ala Moana from noon to 5pm. For a minimum $10 donation, people will receive a HUGS t-shirt while supplies last. A drawing will also be held for a free teeth-whitening kit.

HUGS helps Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families preserve their quality of life through programs addressing emotional, social, physical and financial needs. Services are provided free of charge.

HONOLULU – Bonterra Solar is helping a popular convenience store and fueling station in Kahala reach its clean energy goals with the installation of solar power.

Aloha Island Mart Kahala, known for its innovative store design and extensive product offerings, is now powered by 70 photovoltaic panels manufactured by U.S.-based SolarWorld.  The new system will generate significant energy and cost savings for the 3,000-square-foot convenience store.