Everything thrives in Hawaii–including ideas. On the way to school one day, ducking under drapes of dragonfruit and massive monsteras, a monumental one struck Stefano smack-dab in the head. Right then and there, he created a business that would box up the bounty of the islands we all call “paradise!”

And so, Paradise in a Box rose from the ground up, quickly taking over the living room, kitchen, and garage with boxes and bags and everything in between. The orders and the rave reviews started pouring in. Locals bought care packages for their loved ones on the Mainland. Brides bought favors for their maids of honor, and corporations bought rewards for their top sellers or gifts for their best clients. None of them knew they were dealing with a teen sitting cross-legged on the floor, wrapping coffee, toffee, and tea into tropical dreams in a box.

Today, Stefano stands a little taller and broader, thanks to a plate-lunch diet and some life experience under his belt. He continues to grow Paradise in a Box to new and exciting heights with beautiful boxes that will lift your spirits and transport you back to this fertile land.