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...
Home & Garden
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...
Living the Country Life!
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...
Bummer Crop
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...
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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...
Award Winning Agent Offers Up Her Favorite Cookie Recipe!
Just prior to my high school graduation, awards were announced with the entire school packed into our basketball gym. My cheerleading and scholastically equipped friends were called up to receive...
Lean Mean “Cottage” Pie
A RECIPE OF COMFORT!Yum yum is all I have to say about this healthy rendition of the traditional Shepherd’s Pie. My girlfriend discovered it in a book we both read titled, The Acid Watcher’s Diet by...