For several years I have been consulting informally with my friend Chie Okada of Hawaii Kai on her clothing line. I love the line and find it ideal for travel, career and casual wear. Chie designs the prints and silhouettes and has the clothes made in Bali. They’re made of a lovely cotton that travels
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About  year ago I became fascinated with the concept of layers of tastes. I think it all started with my herb garden. Picking herbs fresh from the garden is a very different taste experience than tasting them after they’ve been in a fridge for awhile. It’s far more nuanced. I noticed it with every herb
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Just in time for Mother’s Day, Maui Divers has come out with a collection of feminine jewelry that’s inspired by the flowers and ferns of Hawaii. It’s an indulgence ideal for gifting that will last her whole life long. The delicately detailed pieces are made to resemble fragrant plumeria flowers and lush Hawaiian ferns. For
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If you need a gift for a mother to be, here’s an idea: Eva Bondar’s Pregnancy Workouts. The DVD offers Pilates style workouts with additional kegels to keep her tummy toned. Eva is the mother of two so she teaches from experience. Eva lives on Maui and shoots her DVDs right on the beach with
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If  flowers are your mother’s passion, here’s a perfect opportunity for you to learn how to make her a floral arrangement she will treasure. Magnolia in Kahala Mall presents a Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop in time for you to create that perfect arrangement for Mom. It’s free of charge. Date: Saturday, May 5 Time:
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