Cheers to an Amazing Year!

What a whirlwind 2019 has been! We’ve been on a roll since last December, and hadn’t yet stepped back to soak in all we have done. Reflecting on all we’ve done since January, it’s wild to see all the ways we’ve expanded in just one short year. On top of creating ambiance for special occasions and so many lovely couples on their wedding days, created stage designs and event features, we’ve popped-up, installed store window displays, styled catalog photoshoots, turned empty properties into dream homes, and so much more. In classic end-of-the-year style, we’re excited to share our reflections along with some of our favorite project highlights from 2019!

With Diane newly on board, we had ambitious intentions coming out of the gate. We had a heavy emphasis on home staging, and have loved every project we’ve done as we’ve navigated this new territory! This gave us the opportunity to expand our inventory as well as our services, and with that came more interior decoration projects. We found our sweet spot in mid-size to small properties, where details really go a long way. And our work caught the eye of a Real Estate expert and entrepreneur, who flew us down to Kona to set up his personal beach side property with dreamy modern beach vibes. We were given the go-ahead to put our design touch on every last detail, and from visioning to sourcing to install, we loved it all!

Photo by Photo Ops Hawaii

During this past year we also leaned heavier into design consulting! We jumped on opportunities to co-create brand activations with a number of exciting clients and collaborators. We worked with TARTE Cosmetics and La Mer for influencer activations, and Ren Clean Skin Care, Alana Loo and Sustainable Coastlines on a beach cleanup. Mana Up came to us for the creation of a stage backdrop and styling for their launch event for Cohort 3 and 4. Bank of Hawaii VIPs got their shoulder-rubbing and cocktails on in style, Lexus got down French Riviera style, and we partied beachfront and on the water with FILA! As winter came so did holiday pop-up shops, and we got to partner with Noho Home on the styling of their first independent retail showcase. We’re stoked to say that this just skims the surface of our partnerships this year. Seriously, we love our clients and partners!

Towards the end of the year we recognized that all of this growth and expansion needed to be reflected in how we’re showing up. So we went back to to the drawing board hand in hand with our gal Cherish from Jiwa Jiwa Press. Over months of development, we finally surfaced with an incredible new vision and brand facelift! Our matured and focused presence, now with equal emphasis on rentals, staging and design services, spans across our website, social media, print collateral and our strategies for 2020.

Whew! It’s been a LOT! Our third year in business has been one of major growth and expansion into new territory, and we couldn’t be more excited about all we’ve done and where we’re headed. We’re entering 2020 stocked up with new business cards and big visions for the coming year, as well as the joy and excitement of welcoming the newest member to the Tolentino Ohana in early February. We’re full of love, as stoked as ever, and thrilled for what’s on the horizon ahead. We hope you are, too!

Cheers to a great one, and Happy New Year!

xoxo,

Marina