Bringing Handcrafted Souvenirs and Joyful Memory-Making to Ala Moana Center
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Balsam Brands® is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its second Balsam Hill Studio store, soon to be welcoming guests at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Following the success of its flagship store in Maui, this new location opening on July 1, 2025, brings the signature quality and magic of Balsam Hill Studio to Oahu—just in time for Hawaii’s summer vacation season.
More than a store, Balsam Hill Studio is a destination for year-round memory-making and gift giving. Each shop offers a thoughtfully curated collection of handcrafted, vacation-themed Christmas ornaments designed to reflect the spirit and story of its location. These souvenirs aren’t just gifts—they’re beautiful mementoes for storytelling and reflection. Whether it’s purchased on a family trip, honeymoon, or bucket-list adventure, each ornament is designed to become a tangible reminder of a moment worth remembering.
“We are so excited to bring the magic of Balsam Hill Studio from Maui to our inaugural location on Oahu at Ala Moana Center. We know that our handcrafted ornaments are especially popular with kamaʻāina and Ala Moana is the perfect place to be” said Mac Harman, founder and CEO of Balsam Brands.
The store is located at 1450 Ala Moana Center, Street Level 1, Center Court, and will be open daily from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. For more information, please visit www.balsamhillstudio.com. The Oahu community is invited to celebrate this milestone on July 1, 2025, at 10:00 am, at a special grand opening event with a traditional store blessing and ribbon cutting. The grand opening event is free, and all are welcome to attend.
Balsam Brands is the parent company of Balsam Hill, a brand known worldwide for its lifelike artificial Christmas trees and premium seasonal décor. With its growing network of Balsam Hill Studio stores, the company is on a mission to spread joy, elevate traditions, and help customers capture the magic of every special journey—one keepsake at a time.
About Balsam Brands
The flagship brand of US-headquartered Balsam Brands is Balsam Hill (www.balsamhill.com), founded by Mac Harman in 2006 with the goal of creating the most lifelike, highest-quality artificial Christmas trees for customers and businesses around the world. With a focus on craftsmanship, it’s the extraordinary details of a Balsam Hill tree that bring joy to Christmas celebrations for years to come. After 19 years of growth, Balsam Hill’s product offering has expanded to include ornaments, holiday greenery, and seasonal décor, with owned and operated websites in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada.
Contacts
Jill Osaka
josaka@balsambrands.com
Balsam Brands
Director, PR & Partnerships
