Featured in a Dutch Magazine!

I'm very excited that our DIY Outdoor Seating, as well as a little write up about us will be featured in the September 2014 issue of a Dutch Magazine called Tuinieren. Tuinieren is a modern gardening publication.

Today they ran an article about us on their blog, as a prelude to their upcoming issue.

Tuinieren is extremely the greenest garden site in the Netherlands! The website is created by the makers of the "Gardening" magazine, where professional and novice gardeners can find year-round practical information and inspiration. I've always been a fan of Dutch aesthetics and their simple way of life. 

Beautiful flowers!

The Plumeria flower is commonly used in Hawaii to make leis. I photographed these over the 4th of July weekend at our cousin Sunako's lovely home. They are so amazingly beautiful, the photos look unreal! Almost like a painting. Sunako (of Samoan decent),  grows these beauties all over his home in every color imaginable! Every 4th of July Sunako and his family throw a big party! He adorns each table with a bouquet of his home grown Plumerias for his 60 + guests to enjoy! I need to find out his secret.
It must be that island touch! 

New earrings in my shop!

NEW black feather earrings available in my shop.

peaches + yogurt

A delicious and healthy summer treat when peaches are in season.

What you will need:  ( 1 serving)

1 ripe peach (cut into cubes)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup granola
honey

Easy Directions: 

Layer the granola, yogurt, and peaches. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with granola on top. Enjoy! 

Happy 4th!

photo by summer sunset 6

My lovely in-laws are in town from Hawaii, so we will be spending time with them and our extend family!
Hope you all have a lovely 4th of July Weekend as well!

Ocean and Surf inspiration

I've been commissioned to paint an exterior wall for a friend of mine this summer. She's a nature lover and an avid surfer. Upon my research, I came across these inspirational art prints.  

by Beth Gatza

by Budi Satria Kwan

by Chris Redford

by John Curtis

All art prints via  Society6. 

Pane Bianco, Phoenix Arizona

My favorite lunch spot in Phoenix, Arizona was this joint, Pane Bianco. They make amazing foccacia
sandwiches! The foccacia breads were baked to order in a wood-fired oven, and served with fresh
local ingredients. Yum!
Pane Bianco has been voted best sandwich in Phoenix on several occasions....I'm not surprised.

The decor is just lovely!

They got that rustic, shabby chic thing down!
I just loved the relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and heartwarming foods they served.

We couldn't resist! We also bought a loaf of fresh bread to consume later...

Pane Bianco / 4404 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 95012 / 602-234-2100