Haku lei expert Meleana Estes shows us how to deck the halls with tropical flora and fauna. Get ready to swoon.

Stood their ground

When Lei Maker Meleana Estes and her family downsized to a 1,000 square-foot Honolulu bungalow, her "muumuu sanctuary" found a new home.

Meleana Estes has been called the "curator of modern aloha". Here are her picks for Honolulu's best cultural experiences, from haunted lookouts to aloha shirt shopping.

PRICES MAY VARY. Explore Hawaiian culture through the art of lei making with flower inspirations and gorgeous photography from stylist, fashion designer, and local island icon Meleana Estes. Brimming with vibrant photos of the most famous flower garlands of Hawai’i—the lei—in dreamy island settings, Lei Aloha tells the story of the flowers, craftsmanship, and community of lei culture, offering a window into this beautiful world where life is a little slower, flowers are abundant, and persona