Home & Garden

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I know the country life isn’t for everyone...but it sure is for me. Whether heading out to show property to clients coming in from the mainland, or taking a quick trip to Honokaa to visit my...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying: Be careful what you ask for; you just may get it! When hubby, Pat, and I were searching for our Hawaii dream home, prior to starting my career as a Realtor®, all I...

Planting With Purpose! I remember driving by a neighbor’s home on our island and stopping dead in my tracks to admire a tree or a shrub, (not sure which it actually is) boasting gorgeous blossoms of...