The Sweet Leis Co.

10/17/2025

While the world debates commas and kings, I’m still over here fighting with my website builder at 3 a.m. 😆

Read the latest on The Sweet Talk: Breaking News: Still Working on My Website

(Powered by caffeine, chaos, and the Oxford comma debate of 2025)Welcome to the ChaosDisclaimer: This blog was supposed to be professional. Polished. Maybe even keyword optimized.But it’s 3 a.m., my husband is snoring like a congested walrus beside me, and I’m wide-awake arguing with fonts and p...

10/15/2025

Different streets, same soul.
Cebu. Oahu. San Jose.
Three places, one heartbeat.

Available now at The Sweet Leis Co.
Shop the collection at thesweetleisco.com

10/10/2025

From Hawaii 🌺 to California 🌄 to the Philippines 🇵🇭 — I’ve hiked, slipped, sweated, and smiled through it all! 😅
New blog post up on The Sweet Talk Blog about a few of my favorite trails, funniest mishaps, and views that made every step worth it.
👉 Read here: https://www.thesweetleisco.com/post/from-the-islands-to-the-coast-and-back-home-my-favorite-hiking-trails-in-hawaii-california-and

09/12/2025

✨ Have you or someone you love worn a Sweet Leis Co. graduation lei? 🎓🌸
I’d love to see where they’ve traveled! Tag me in your photos or drop a comment. Let’s keep this lei travel diary growing. 💕

A Graduation Lei Travel Diary, if you will.

08/29/2025

Too Many Tabs, Not Enough Sunsets

Between my 9–5 behind a screen and nights updating my Sweet Leis Co. site, I realized I wasn’t giving myself enough sunsets. Enough space away from all the scrolling.

So here’s what my reset looks like ⬇️
Saturday card games with friends
Bouquets from the farmers market
Pho Sundays at Pho 54
Cycling on O‘ahu
Making cold-pressed juicing until the fridge is full

Not a retreat. Not a rule.
Just little pauses that remind me life’s bigger than the scroll.

👉 Full story: https://www.thesweetleisco.com/post/too-many-tabs-not-enough-sunsets

Q: What’s your version of a digital detox?

Hear me out. This past summer was nicknamed the season of “brain rot.” Not because we’ve all turned into zombies (though, some mornings I’ve come close), but because for the first time in years, there wasn’t one big cultural moment pulling everyone in. No Barbie-pink takeover. No must-watc...

08/02/2025

Finding Joy in Handcrafted Things in a Fast-Paced World.

Or: Why I Still Make Leis One Ribbon at a Time, Even When Amazon Exists.These days, you can order cupcakes, a ring light, and a 6-foot inflatable pineapple costume at 3 a.m. and have them by lunch.Everything is instant. Everything is optimized. Everything is now.And don’t get me wrong, I love conv...

07/31/2025

A blog? Well… why not! Let’s try this. 😅

Introducing the Sweet Leis Co. blog, where it’s not just about the ribbon, it’s about the real-life chaos behind the ribbons, the glue gun burns, and the lei magic.

First up:
“Things I’ve Said Out Loud While Making Leis (That Concerned My Husband)”
Spoiler: one of them involves threatening to move to Iceland. Over ribbon.

Read it here 👉 https://www.thesweetleisco.com/post/things-i-ve-said-out-loud-while-making-leis-that-concerned-my-husband
And if you’ve ever battled a glue gun at 2am or yelled at your Cricut like it owes you money… this one’s for you.

An intimate look at what happens after midnight when the ribbon starts talking back.There’s a myth that lei-making is a serene, meditative experience. You picture me in a breezy patio, surrounded by orchids, smiling peacefully as I string flower after flower while a Hawaiian lullaby floats through...

07/30/2025

The Sweet Leis Co. website is officially in beta mode! 🎉

I’m ironing out the kinks, double-checking the petals, and making sure everything runs as smoothly as a freshly tied ribbon. 🌺

Feel free to take a peek, explore, and let me know if anything looks weird, broken, or magically beautiful. Your feedback means the world as I prepare for the full launch!

Check it out here: www.thesweetleisco.com
Mahalo for being part of this journey. We’re just getting started! 🌈✨

At The Sweet Leis Co., we handcraft every lei with care, simplicity, and intention. What began as a heartfelt family tradition has grown into a boutique lei studio inspired by the spirit of Hawai‘i and the beauty of connection.

07/20/2025

🌺 Something Special is Blooming at The Sweet Leis Co. 🌺

We’re proud to now offer handcrafted leis directly from skilled ribbon lei artisans in Hawaiʻi.

These beautiful pieces are made with heart, tradition, and the true spirit of aloha, thoughtfully crafted on the islands and now available through The Sweet Leis Co.

It’s an honor to bring you these authentic Hawaiian-made designs, alongside our California-based creations. One step closer to home, one lei at a time. 💐✨

07/20/2025

🎓✨ UC Davis, you got a good one!

Big congrats to this beautiful Aggie grad, walking across that stage with heart, hustle, and a whole lotta aloha 🌿💛💙

Gunrock would be proud!!!