Archive for December - January 2010

Four Seasons Art

December - January 2010

The renowned hotel brand showcases early and contemporary work from Hawaii Julie Cline credits her childhood growing up in Hawaii for her ability to tell a story, and she’s done it in a visual way through two collections of art at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Her work…

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Sports Gifts

December - January 2010

The latest technologies and innovative fitness products for active lifestyles Nike Sq Machspeed Driver nike Golf has created a new club featuring its total swing aerodynamic design that uses principles of speed to help golfers with a farther and straighter shot. the sQ MachsPeed driver also has nike’s award-winning str8-fit technology with eight face angle…

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Touch of Art

December - January 2010

Local gallery shops abound with one-of-a-kind treasures The most memorable gifts are those accompanied by a story, and that’s just what you’ll find while browsing through local museum shops. “Sophisticated consumers have a greater expectation of getting information and documentation, which they get when they buy from a cultural organization,” says Kathee Hoover, manager of…

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Chien Couture

December - January 2010

Fine fabrics and stunning craftsmanship in a beautiful new line of dog beds Resplendent fabrics, carefully chosen colors and handcrafted touches are much-valued criteria when it comes to selecting the perfect furniture for your home. For Neely Neu of Chien Vivant Couture, those notions extend beyond finding the ideal couch for you and your family….

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Hawaii-style Wreaths

December - January 2010

Holiday décor from the garden In one hand, Jelena Clay holds a miniature forest, a tiny bouquet of native Hawaiian plants; in the other, a metal pin. Gazing intently, she evaluates her progress, scanning colors and textures. Then, finding the perfect placement, she swiftly pins the bundle to the straw wreath core. Another layer is…

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Naughty Or Nice?

December - January 2010

Slick and sweet watches for the holidays Whether you’re on the nice or naughty list, Santa’s got something in his bag of goodies just for you. And hopefully it’s not a lump of coal. Here’s a stocking full of timepieces that will leave more than old Saint Nick checking it twice. Bold and vibrant, these…

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Beauty Gadgets

December - January 2010

Changing the face of skincare and makeup application We rely on technology to keep businesses running, provide entertainment via games and Internet, as well as compensate for the limitations of the human brain. It was just a matter of time before technology also could help make us look more beautiful. Here are some new tools…

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Shear Style

December - January 2010

Local stylists share tips and current trends in men’s hairstyles In August 2009, it was reported that the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world’s richest men, spent the equivalent of more than $24,000 for a single haircut. Flying a stylist over from London to his home, the sultan’s haircut entailed a 7,000-mile trip on…

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Deck the Halls

December - January 2010

Hawaii’s arts and industry leaders celebrate the season with their favorite holiday ornaments Amy Hanaialii Gilliom, Recording Artist “My maternal grandmother was Norwegian, and I fondly remember Christmas with that side of my family. My grandmother would decorate her tree with intricate Norwegian ornaments and angels, and high atop her Christmas tree sat a beautiful…

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Kids’ Gifts

December - January 2010

Excite your kids with the hottest toys for this season Lego star wars Death star kids will enjoy this intricately detailed lego replica of the famous star wars battle station. it features 24 mini-figures and droids, including lego re-creations of characters such as luke skywalker, Princess leia, chewbacca and darth Vader. the superlaser control room…

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