Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas Continues

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Christmas Day in Hilo dawned and developed into another glorious stunner. We happily postponed our fixings for an intimate dinner for two and merrily headed out for the beach-the same Onekahakaha Beach Park where we spent this past Thanksgiving with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree-Hawaiian Style

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Decorating Christmas trees in Hawaii often takes a tropical local twist. My friend Heidi snapped this photo of a tree on the east side of Oahu. Pretty ingenious I thought of the fishing floats dangling from this oceanside tree, not to … Continue reading →

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Mele Kalikimaka 2010

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Merry Christmas greetings from Hilo…albeit a bit late…Hawaiian time you know. This Hawaiian style wreath has been brought to you courtesy of my husband–the new Uncle Martha. He has been determined to craft a wreath since discovering holly growing across … Continue reading →

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Snow in Hawaii

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

Snow I’m a little bitty late in posting about our 1st snowfall of the year. There should have been a million and one postings on the snow capping Mauna Kea already. Especially since this was the view that greeted me … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees are sold out in Hilo

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

My only ‘must do’ on my list today clearly stated–BUY CHRISTMAS TREE–I searched and scoured and roamed Hilo town this morning and discovered the sad truth that there is nary a Christmas tree to be found in my new hometown. … Continue reading →

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Mele Kalikimaka and Flower Friday December 25

Posted on December 26, 2009 by

We topped our little potted Norfolk Pine with this large and stunning red hibiscus. Very tropical and eco-easy…if you are Lucky to live in Hawaii. We have a new kitty addition to our family. That and the procrastination regarding buying … Continue reading →

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Sewing and Sanding

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

We are getting ready for this weekend’s craft fair. The last big craft fair of the season is The Pacific Handcrafters Guild showing at Thomas Square. There is still a bit of sewing to be completed before tomorrow albeit not … Continue reading →

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A Christmas rose

Posted on January 1, 2008 by

Imagine my surprise when I walked outside on Christmas day and saw this surprise gift of a Christmas rose blooming just for me on this day and now I get to share it with you.

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Mele Kalikimaka

Posted on December 25, 2007 by

What a special treat. One of my orchids bloomed for Christmas. Although it is December, many flowers still bloom in the winter in the Islands. These in particular have a lovelydelicate scent and the colors are  stunningly vivid. It is … Continue reading →

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