Island Style Decorating Idea – Number 2

What about a “pineapple” theme?  The “pineapple” is a symbol of welcome, hospitality and wealth.  I found this at www.wishiwereinhawaiishop.com, made out of wood, it stands 12inches high and can either be displayed flat or with or a collaspable bowl  (this picture shows  how the bowl drops down to place items in).  You can put it on a [...]

Island Style Decorating Idea – Number 1

There are so many home decorating and renovation shows on television these days, that it seems I am always looking for ways to change the furniture, or redecorate my home.   Here is an idea that offers “island style decor” in many different designs.
Check out these ideas at :  www.wishiwereinhawaiishop.com
 

On the Bright Side – Upcoming Filming in Hawaii

As the filming of “Lost” ends after six years in Hawaii – 2010 brings great news for the film industry in Hawaii.  

A remake of the  ”Hawaii Five-O” that aired from 1968 to 1980 will begin filming a pilot in mid March, that will star “Lost” actor Daniel Dae Kim. 
“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” will start filming [...]

Hawaii’s Epic Surf

Hawaii’s north facing shores has been experiencing epic surf this winter and it hasn’t let up yet!    This much great surf hasn’t been here for over a decade, with swells from 10 feet plus heights.  With the Eddie Aikau Invitational Surf Meet happening last December, the only time this surf meet happens is when the waves [...]

Christmas at a Shopping Mall in Hawaii – Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center -  Hawaii’s largest mall with many specialty stores – celebrated with their Christmas tree light show, the huge Santa that goes up at the Center and with many music programs.  Here are some snapshots.

Honolulu Christmas City Lights

Every Christmas the City & County of Honolulu puts on a display of Christmas decorations by City Hall down on King Street.  Here is a glimpse of some of the lights and decoration.  We all look forward to see the Hawaiian Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

Christmas at a Shopping Mall in Hawaii – Windward Mall

 

Christmas at Windward Mall

Windward Mall Christmas Tree

This is Windward Shopping Mall located in Kaneohe, below the Koolau mountains on the windward side of the island of Oahu.  To get there you have many options – going through the Pali Tunnel, the Wilson Tunnel, the H3 Tunnel or go around the island-a very scenic drive!
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Christmas at a Shopping Mall in Hawaii – Pearlridge Mall

This is at Pearlridge Shopping Mall in Aiea, Hawaii.  The Christmas spirit is in the air and decorations help put everyone in the holiday mood as children ride a train -we all look forward to seeing this train in the middle of the mall, which has been a part of the Christmas festivites at the Mall [...]

Traci Toguchi – Midnight Christmas CD

 
Traci Toguchi, most of us remember her as the former 1995 Miss Hawaii, and along with her many talents and accomplishments, has a  created this Christmas CD – Midnight Christmas with some popular holiday songs.
 
Click here to hear a sample:  MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS (Joy to the World) 
 
   
**To purchase the CD click on CD image above***

 

Aloha Jam Tribute Concert for Legendary Female Surfer – Rell Sunn

Plans for a full size statue of  legendary surfer Rell Sunn has been designed by artist Lynn Liverton on the island of Oahu.  Rell Sunn known as the Queen of Makaha died 12 years ago at the age of 47 from breast cancer.  Her daughter Jan Sunn-Carreira has been encouraged to dedicate a statue of Rell [...]

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