the stacks by my bedside have become overwhelmed with books on energy medicine delving into the chakras, reiki, and acupuncture with a few pages on quantum physics thrown in for good measure. with th...
kauai boogie boarders have you ever gazed upon the mediterranean seaside snapshots by massimo vitali and wished for a hawaii edition? luckily, la-based photographer gray malin started the new year by...
an island graduation is an iconic rite of passage from friends and family showering the newly minted graduate with lovely lei and party invites booking summer social calendars with carport celebratio...
ocean collection our friends at somace have had quite a year so far between the local design houses debut at the ny intl gift fair, welcoming pretty pacific-inspired tableware to the collection, and ...
sending happy hellos to wherever you may be tonight! much to my delight the tribal trend has been inspiring more than a few island designers which makes my inner boho swoon. on the chance you might s...
happy may day wherever you may be! my love affair with vintage maps has been well documented on h|h along with my paper crush on pretty letterpress goods. so you can imagine my delight when i happene...
while home this winter, the mister and i finally had a chance to pop into the reuse hawaii warehouse to marvel at all the wonderful discoveries saved from deconstruction projects around the island. (...
tribal more often than not, a find that delights on screen tends to underwhelm when you meet in person. not so acacia swimwear which i finally had a chance to preview during an impromptu shop scout w...
haleiwa designer cassandra rull, whose clothing you may have spotted in roam hawaiis style caravan selling locally made pretties by the roadside, woos lovelies on the lookout for carefree threads rea...
something sweet for easter baskets in search of handmade cuteness . . . shop toasts new bunny kokeshi! the delightful facade, crafted of aspen wood, opens up to hide away a few favorite spring treats...
puka ring * oyster ring hello hello! i must confess to feeling less than inspired to edit photos and compose just the right words about my latest discoveries despite the ballooning list of possibilit...
most of my blog time of late has been spent behind-the-scenes in an attempt to organize the random collections of possibilities stashed in my online and paper notes. happily, one such scribble prompt...
a little design love for your aloha friday! nick from everything is jake! recently printed up the very fun aloha aina series filled with cheery island pop destined to brighten up blank walls. the fou...
holo lio * kaona * o laila even though winter has been quite mild this year, a pair of cozy boots has become one of my favorite acquisitions (hooray for summer clearance sales!) every time storm clou...
alessa from hilo who will be enjoying the story of the descendants during her next rainy day read. mahalo again to all who entered the giveaway! for a peek on how the descendants made the leap from t...
bora bora * moorea * poipu ahoy mateys! stripes continue to woo closets of all sizes and fighting eels spring 2012 collection is filled with the prettiest nods to this delightful nautical trend. demu...
my mister and i finally escaped to our neighborhood movie house to watch the descendants on what turned into a blustery winter day here on the mainland. dear hawaii, your breathtaking beauty certainl...
oh diers reclaimed wooden aloha sign instantly wooed me with its pretty cursive loops. the perfect way to say hello again after so much time away from posting. truly the loveliest greeting when frien...
popping in with tardy new year wishes for happy everyday moments and delightful adventures be it nearby or faraway! only a few days remain on my winter holiday filled with much needed sunshine and sm...
if you are on the hunt for a fresh start in the new year, fishcake is on the lookout for a sales/marketing manager and maui rose needs a january intern. buy 2, get 1 free at the butik is happy news f...
a freelance deadline kept me unexpectedly away this week, but i am delighted to be back to prove that gifting can still be pretty even on a budget! lets have a peek at 2011s most fabulous presents un...
december has ushered in winter chills in my part of cali (brrrrr) so hooray for this fab video featuring 25 ways to wear a scarf making the rounds on the interweb. if the kcc farmers market is on you...
the mister and i rarely find ourselves on the north shore when home, but one of my favorite island moments is when you begin to coast down the hill by the pineapple fields and are greeted by the most...
a few whimsical possibilities to dress up your december with a little island inspired holiday cheer! 1 - xmas greetings get modern with hour of nines merry letterpress notes. {$18; enter secret code ...
{first friday highlights} fashionistas market: enjoy 20% off storewide plus shop genuine guavas collection of upcycled clutches and handbags. {4p to 8p; 1185 bethel street} fighting eel: save 15% off...
naulu makahiki season would certainly pass most of us by if not for the kealopiko ohana. in ancient times, when winter solstice neared native hawaiian life slowed down to celebrate happy times with o...
there is just something about a puka shell setting that captures my fancy so it should come as no surprise that a lovely new offering by hinu jewelry instantly jumped to the top of my share list. say...
because the best things come in small packages . . . 1 - tea party guests will be delighted when handmade felt cupcakes crafted by ooh la lollipop are served by their hostess. {$12; save 25% off on y...
everything is jake! has a new poster star for its delightfully retro island hop series! the trio of big island fun designs offers a playful graphic punch (love the flashlight beams!) to thrill advent...
the store-bought crust toppled over in the oven killing my misters pumpkin pie dreams (curses!), but marthas bacon & caramelized leek dip and the contessas panko stuffing (sans mushrooms, natch) ...
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