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Super Garage

Bill Bartenstein creates the ultimate car pit stop in Kailua
The evolution of Hawaii’s home garage is straightforward. First, houses were built with a carport, essentially a covered lanai for, in most cases, a single automobile. Next came the enclosed garage with a manually opened door. Finally, the powered garage door arrived, with a remote opener [...]

June-July 2009 | Ed Kemper | 0 comments | Continued
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Eco-Luxury

Designer Debi Bodinus shares tips for furnishing an Earth-friendly home
Aside from separating papers, plastics and biodegradable wastes, to live a green lifestyle, consumers also need to consider the health and environmental threats posed by toxic chemicals and carcinogens commonly emitted by typical household furnishings. Debi Bodinus, creative mastermind behind Eco-Luxury, a truly green, chemical-free, Earth-friendly [...]

April-May 2009 | Ashley Apodaca | 0 comments | Continued
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Beyond Mistletoe and Holly

Tips for creating a fabulous seasonal floral arrangement
Once the Christmas tree is flocked and the mistletoe is strategically hung, how else can a host use flowers when opening up his home to holiday guests? Floral designers Patricia Middleton of Volcano Orchids and Yoshie “Aya” Anzai of Floterior offer a few tips on creating a festive [...]

December-January 2009 | Sarah Pacheco | 0 comments | Continued
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Staged To Sell

Properties get a dose of “fluffing” through the creative art of home staging
There are many ways to sell a home, from the old trick of filling the air with the aroma of baking bread to the newer and more sophisticated art of staging.
As its theatrical name suggests, staging involves the creation of an imaginary [...]

October-November 2008 | Alice Keesing | 0 comments | Continued
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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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Hot Grills

Kick outdoor entertaining up a notch with high-end BBQ devices
Chef Kelvin Ro, owner of Diamond Head Market & Grill, uses the barbecue above his gourmet eatery to enhance flavor, atmosphere and convenience, and serve as the focal point of upscale private parties.
“It’s another dimension beyond just putting heat to food, and it’s healthier because you’re [...]

June-July 2008 | HiLuxury Staff | 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
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Heart of Glass

Cherie Chung carves intricate works of art in homes
The beauty of tropical flowers can be enjoyed indefinitely in etched glass at the skillful hands of Cherie Chung and William Bass. Driving through some of Hawaii’s most affluent neighborhoods, one can’t help but peruse a gallery of their work gracing the entryways of some of the [...]

February-March 2008 | Ruby Mata-Viti | 0 comments | Continued
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Tajiri Trees

Rock around a beautiful tree from Christmas Hawaii
With ornaments adorning and strings of lights aglow, Christmas trees are the proverbial holiday centerpiece for most family rooms. Whether the family gathering around the tree is a festive gang of four or an extended clan of guests at a fine Honolulu hotel, Richard Tajiri of “Richard Tajiri’s [...]

December-January 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Wine housed

Store your bottles in a sleek and functional cooler
Ask a wine expert about the benefits of a quality wine storage system and his list will go on and on, with a topper that sounds like something a loving mother might say: “You store fruits, vegetables and meats properly – all those go into your body. [...]

December-January 2008 | Ruby Mata-Viti | 0 comments | Continued
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