Maui's winding road to Hana will enchant even the most jaded drivers
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 personal connections run deep. Local style icon Meleana Estes continues the legacy of her native Hawaiian grandmother, who was well known for her intricate and stunning lei. Sprinkled throughout the book also are anecdotes about the fascinating history of flowers, lei, and island traditions.
"Our intimate beach wedding in Kona just a few days before the Ironman Championship Declan was participating in was just what we wanted: simple, tropical, and fun! It was a great experience for all our guests and the relaxed, easy process we were hoping for with such a big race on the horizon! Our…
red or ilima ohia Lehua feather lei, unique lei hulu from Hawaii, Aunty Pattie has designed this lei to bring attention to ROD This lei was designed to depict the bottle brush texture of the Ohia Lehua flower blossom, and is an original lei by Aunty Pattie of Maui Feather Lei. This plants and blossoms are considered kapu, not to be disturbed or harvested due to ROD> The lehua ohia is an amazing plant, it is the first tree to bring back life after a lava flow. The hardy plant grows as a shrub, tree, hedge, and low growing as well as high. The plant is found in high elevation, low elevation, ocean spray, cold conditions and drought. ROD rapid ohia death. ROD is a fungus that is killing the natural forests on the Big Island. HPPA.org has a recommendation for hikers and visiting the stands of ohia lehua. You may also purchase from Hawaii Pacific Association where funds are set aside for cultural education. This is a very light and fluffy feather lei with touches of green and gray to create texture color of the real plant. lehu lei are labor intensive, yet affordable for the entire office party, or family reunion, graduation lei and often gifted at the airport for arriving family members. Please let me know if you require more than what is available, I can customize a large order and give discounts with a minimum 12 lei order
Oh, just editing these pictures makes me miss Maui so much. *sigh* After our three days in Oahu on spring break we island hopped to Maui for another four da ...
red or ilima ohia Lehua feather lei, unique lei hulu from Hawaii, Aunty Pattie has designed this lei to bring attention to ROD This lei was designed to depict the bottle brush texture of the Ohia Lehua flower blossom, and is an original lei by Aunty Pattie of Maui Feather Lei. This plants and blossoms are considered kapu, not to be disturbed or harvested due to ROD> The lehua ohia is an amazing plant, it is the first tree to bring back life after a lava flow. The hardy plant grows as a shrub, tree, hedge, and low growing as well as high. The plant is found in high elevation, low elevation, ocean spray, cold conditions and drought. ROD rapid ohia death. ROD is a fungus that is killing the natural forests on the Big Island. HPPA.org has a recommendation for hikers and visiting the stands of ohia lehua. You may also purchase from Hawaii Pacific Association where funds are set aside for cultural education. This is a very light and fluffy feather lei with touches of green and gray to create texture color of the real plant. lehu lei are labor intensive, yet affordable for the entire office party, or family reunion, graduation lei and often gifted at the airport for arriving family members. Please let me know if you require more than what is available, I can customize a large order and give discounts with a minimum 12 lei order
Ladies, listen up! I’ve officially found your dream wedding. Say hello to the newest love of your life, or better yet what we like to call the perfect Maui masterpiece, and it’s all thanks to the ...
Aloha - affection, love, peace, compassion, mercy, hello, goodbye
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