Take a look at this! Does “poinsettia” come to mind? The first time I saw this once-a-year flowering bush, I was mesmerized by the tiny white petal clusters that, from a distance, looked like snow....
The Christmas Poinsettia
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Home & Garden
My Eucalyptus Forest… Changing With the Seasons
I was heading down our country road, en route to the Coldwell Banker Island Properties office in Hilo. We had finally received the much-needed rain that had evaded our island, the Hamakua Coast, and...
And the Winner is…
In last month’s blog I included an opportunity for one reader to win a copy of the beloved book entitled, Chicken Soup For The Gardener’s Soul. All that was required was an email explaining why the...
Book Review and Giveaway
I love to shop at consignment stores! It’s a great place to purchase clothing, household items, jewelry, and gently used books. As a fledgling gardener, I picked up a copy of Chicken Soup for the...
Trend Watch: Free-Standing Tubs
When we decided to add an en-suite to our 45-year home, it was also important that the soaker tub be front and center.
Spring Cleaning!
My spring cleaning came in the form or receiving a special gift...Please read on! In showing a wonderful property in the Kalopa area of the Hamakua Coast, I zoned in on a really great vintage...
Kokua Harvest
Hubby Pat and I were one of the first property owners to respond to an article in the Hamakua Times announcing the expansion of Kokua Harvest, the Food Basket’s island-wide gleaning (or "food...
Boogie Boarding in Hakalau?
It isn’t unusual for my clients to quickly become my friends, often emailing me photos and even a video of life on their new properties. Case in point… The Johnson’s purchased the FitzGerald 10-acre...
My Year in a Yurt
Looking for a wonderfully informative and witty account of life in a vintage yurt on the Big Island of Hawaii? Jump into my shoes as I share our journey from a huge home in Southern California, to a...
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This colorful and simple lemonade recipe grabbed my attention as I browsed through a past edition of Magnolia Magazine. My hubby had just cut up a huge watermelon, and I knew I had fresh mint...
Lemon Jello Bundt Cake!
Tart, Yet Tasty! Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement...
The Shrimp Habitat
Nine years ago, while working for a friend who provided a progressive brunch tour for cruise ship visitors, I noticed a hand-painted glass jar sitting on the kitchen counter of one of our home...
