I am loving the west coast right now! This beach home located in Banana Hale, Kauai, is mostly used as a vacation home. The colors and the view are just gorgeous! Designed by Jamie Smith Jackson owner of Pacific Home Studio
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Island Inspired Cocktails
Today I found these great cocktails just for us girls! All island inspired and delicious! If you want to see the recipe just click on the cocktail name. Enjoy! Sangria Bonita Island Girl Beachcomber Recipes and photos via Coastal Living
Summer in the “Hamptons” Look for Dining
Event planner, Jennifer Gilbert, gives Hamptons Magazine some tips on creating sophisticated looks for your tables on a small budget. Jennifer Gilbert- Colorful and beachy but not obvious. Visit Jeniffer’s website, Save The Date.
Just Go With It
I’ve heard great reviews about this romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. What I love is that part of the movie is filmed on location in Hawaii! Notice I’ve been posting lately about Hawaiian designers. I love the design inspiration this tropical paradise has to offer us! Sony Pictures In Just Go With It, a plastic surgeon,…
Hawaiian Chic
This home is owned and designed by Marion Philpotts-Miller. Marion wanted her home to reflect the essence of an indoor-outdoor connection in which many chic homes in Hawaii have. The result is a fresh tropical look perfect for Marion, her husband Jeff and their two daughters, Markena and Maree’. See the full feature in Traditional Home. Window…
Honolulu Outdoor Entertaining
Hawaiian designer, Michelle Uchiyama, gathered some of her friends for a dinner party held at at clients home on the coast of Hawaii. She wanted to incorporate all the elements that would represent nature and the culture of her island state. The setting is breathtaking! Michelle Uchiyama “In Hawaii, the ocean always extends an invitation…
Romantic Desserts {Valentine’s Day}
Do you bake or prepare something sweet for your special Valentine? Here are two delightful recipes from the, O Magazine, that my husband’s would probably love! Happy Valentine’s Day! Dad’s Hot Chocolate Fondue Servings: Makes 16 servings Ingredients David Burke’s Dad’s Chocolate Fondue 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 pound bittersweet chocolate , chopped 3/4 cup puffed…
St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort {Puerto Rico}
I feel in love with this romantic location in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico. This, St. Regis, luxurious resort offers supreme beach and poolside butler service. Guests can also enjoy breathtaking views of El Junque, a lush mountain rain forest, and the pristine Atlantic blue ocean. St. Regis In the romantic setting of a Caribbean coconut plantation, nestled between a lush national forest and…
Chic Coastal Rooms
This room makes me want to take a few days off from work…….. Beach house charm. White with pops of color. Casual and fun. Dreamy bed…..via Coastal Cabana Love the staircase bookshelf. How romantic is this bathroom? Photos via Coastal Living and House Beautiful