Here’s a suggested New Year’s resolution: Stop in and check out Antique Alley. It’s an experience you shouldn’t be missing.

You’ll find Antique Alley at 1030 Queen Steet, near downtown Honolulu.

The store’s owners and operators, Paké Zane and Julie Lauster, are great people, and always eager to talk to folks who wander in.

Here’s the view just as you walk in the front door. The photo was taken earlier this week.

It’s hard to describe the experience. You just have to immerse yourself in it for a while. It’s not really shopping, it’s an education!

Here’s a little video taken as I walked through the back part of the store. It give you some idea of the variety of cultural treasures you’ll find here. If you don’t know what something is used for, Paké will probably be able to enlighten you.

In any case, tell Paké that I sent you.