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Under the Rug

Woven and intricate, Azadi makes customized rugs for every taste
Arug can create a mood, finish a look, or just reflect the homeowner’s personality and taste.
So it’s no surprise that Azadi Fine Rugs, one of the oldest rug companies in the U.S. with two locations on the Big Island, lures a steady clientele of interior design [...]

August-September 2008 | Catherine E. Toth | 0 comments | Continued
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PATRON SAINT

John Paul DeJoria talks to HILuxury about hair care, tequila and helping to change the world
When John Paul DeJoria, chairman and chief executive officer of the John Paul Mitchell Systems hair empire, commits to something, he doesn’t go halfway.
Like when he wanted a Balinese-style, dragon-inspired home on the Big Island. It took three years and [...]

August-September 2008 | Catherine E. Toth | 0 comments | Continued
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Beyond Borders

Karl Mench transforms a small lot into a stellar home
When Karl Mench, an architect and general contractor, bought a two-bedroom, one-bath fixer-upper in Kailua eight years ago, he had a vision for the dilapidated structure.
He saw beyond the severely outdated electrical wiring and plumbing system, beyond the unusable appliances. He saw potential in its location [...]

June-July 2008 | Catherine E. Toth | 0 comments | Continued
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Furnished in Fendi

Bring designer flair to your home with Fendi Casa
It’s not often you can find a sofa that will match your crocodile leather tote.
But for the past few years, Fendi, the Italian brand famous for its stilettos and handbags, has offered the kind of luxury home furnishings stylish enough to wear.
The line, which is sold exclusively [...]

April-May 2008 | Catherine E. Toth | 0 comments | Continued