🌺 get lei’d

handmade lei by Ashley Marie Lardizabal
licensed seller 📍 Based in San francisco, California

Before ordering, I encourage you to read my statement of positionality

Want to place an order? Have questions? Please fill out the form or DM me @wowashleymarie on Instagram. I will get back to you as soon as possible 💛

Also check out the care instructions and the FAQ section below.

🌼 on solidarity and my positionality

Making lei has been an invaluable way of expressing creativity for me. Whenever I am asked to make lei, I feel honor and joy in being able to craft your gift for your loved one, especially during graduation season and special events. These are not just floral accessories, but gifts of intention, care, and beauty.

I grew up in Hawai’i where gifting lei has always been a deeply meaningful way to show love, celebrate milestones, and honor others. But, I am not Native Hawaiian and do not claim to be. Though I always find home in Hawai’i, I am a settler colonizer to the land as a Filipino American woman with roots that go back to plantation days. I carry deep respect for Kānaka Maoli and the practice of making lei, especially when considering the erasure of Native Hawaiians because of the commercialization of Hawai’i and Hawaiian culture.

In the spirit of humility and respect, and with a commitment to supporting Native Hawaiian sovereignty and cultural preservation, I want to be transparent about my pricing. If I could, I would give these leis out for cheap, if not for free. But, in order to keep business sustainable, the total price of a lei pays for the supplies bought to make the lei and business taxes. 50% of my net income is donated to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to preserving Native Hawaiian cultural practices and supporting Kānaka Maoli sovereignty.

💐 FAQ

How does payment work? Square is my payment platform. Once we’ve communicated prices, I will send you an invoice. You can pay at pickup via tap or via the Square invoice.

Do you deliver? I do offer delivery throughout the Bay Area but will need some lead time if this is your preferred method. Please let me know ASAP.

How early in advance should I order a lei? The latest I will take orders is 5-7 days before your intended pickup/delivery time.

🌻 care instructions

🌺 Lei (for neck)
  • Best worn within 24–48 hours of pickup
  • Can stay fresh for up to 3 days with proper storage
  • Store in the refrigerator (50–55°F)—ideally in a plastic bag with a lightly damp paper towel
  • Do not freeze or expose to direct sunlight or heat
  • If it begins to wilt, mist lightly with cool water, then return to the fridge
🌸 Lei Po‘o (for head)
  • Best worn the same day or within 24 hours
  • Will begin to wilt after 1–2 days, especially if worn in the sun or heat
  • Store in the crisper drawer of the fridge, inside a large bag with a damp paper towel (leave the bag unsealed to let it breathe)
🎀 Ribbon / Keepsake Leis

(coming soon!)

  • Will last indefinitely with proper care
  • Store flat in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
  • Avoid crushing
  • For long-term preservation, consider displaying in a shadow box or keepsake container