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COPYWRITING: SEVA HAWAII
Provided copy for the new website of this Hawaii-based luxury concierge company.
MAUNA LOA: FURTHER HONORING OUR ISLAND HOME
Highlighting the new packaging for Mauna Loa’s dry roasted and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.
PACIFIC PROPERTIES: HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME IN HAWAII
Three of our tips for getting your home ready to sell in the hot Hawaii market (or any market, really).
COPYWRITING: WARD VILLAGE
Print ad for HI Luxury magazine, showcasing the perks of Honolulu’s premier master-planned community
COPYWRITING: KŌ‘ULA AT WARD VILLAGE
Full website copy refresh for one of the upcoming residences in Ward Village.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: PETAL PUSHERS
Two Valley Isle creatives combine to open up a new flower shop on Maui.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: SWIM FAN
These Kauai sisters have designed swimsuits for the beach and beyond.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: HEAVENLY HANA
An escape to Travaasa, Hana on Maui’s eastern shore.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: KEPOLA DESIGN HOUSE
A chic and sustainably-minded Big Island-based brand you need to know about.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: BEAUTY & WELLNESS
The very best spas, treatments and zen havens here in Hawaii.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: KAUAI
The inside scoop on where to shop, dine, explore and more on Kauai, the Garden Isle.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: GOLD COAST GIRL
Nova Rizzo inspires residents and visitors alike to explore Hawaii’s most famous zip code through her blog and Instagram: The96815
THE SWIM REPORT: OUR MOST WISHLISTED POOLS IN HAWAII
I highlight the best pools on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Oahu for the revamped site by the gals behind A Bikini A Day.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: HAUTE HERITAGE
Maui-based designer Lisa Cabrinha delivers a new line of chic, island-inspired clothing with her brand ANNACOCO.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: BEACHFRONT BEAUTY
The Big Island's Gold Coast just got hotter thanks to the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort's $46 million renovation.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: WELLNESS WONDERLAND
Maui's North Shore hot spot is a haven for health. Here's where to eat, shop and sweat.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: ALOHA CHIC
Showcasing the new Malie boutique at Alohilani, and its new skincare collection, Botany Beauty.
ALOHA APOTHECARY: ALL ABOUT ADAPTOGENS
Talking self-care with Liz Smithers, the Kauai-based girl boss of Laka Living.
ALA MOANA SHOPPING MAGAZINE: NEWSWORTHY
A new collection from Maui Divers and the natural beauty brand Indie Lee hit the Center.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: WORLD-CLASS
From Japan to Hawai‘i—with interludes in New York and Morocco in between—Munemi Imai is putting a sumptuous and healthful spin on skincare.
THE SURFJACK: AN INSIDE GUIDE TO KAKA'AKO WITH PAIKO'S TAMARA RIGNEY
The owner of Honolulu's hottest botanical boutique dishes on where to eat, drink and shop in Kaka'ako and beyond.
THE SURFJACK: THE BEST BARS FOR CRAFT BEER IN HONOLULU
Popular Honolulu hubs where we suggest you belly up to the bar—fast.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: BLACK MAGIC
Maui Divers' Endless Ocean Collection is the latest mermaid must-have.
HONOLULU MAGAZINE: O‘AHU'S GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
Why Hawaii Kai is one of the best neighborhoods on O‘ahu.
PACIFIC PROPERTIES: THE BEST FURNITURE STORES ON OAHU
Because one of the most exciting parts about buying a new home is furnishing it.
COPYWRITING: THE PARK WARD VILLAGE WEBSITE
Full website copy for Ward Village’s latest residential offering in the heart of Honolulu.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: TASTY TRADITIONS
All about Alana Kysar, the Maui-born author of the cookbook Aloha Kitchen
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: SPA MONTAGE
Escape to Montage Kapalua Bay for some enchanting new spa services
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: CHIC NEW SHOPS
The latest shopping havens on Oahu and Kauai.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: CHIC SUMMER SWIMWEAR
Black-and-white swimsuits and beyond.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: GO GREEN
Talking about three of the top new, all-natural, Honolulu-based beauty bars.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: WAIKIKI
Our insights on where to eat, sleep and play in Waikiki.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: ART & SOUL
Introducing model, designer, activist and entrepreneur Courtney Arndt.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: HEALTH HAVEN
Kauai Juice Co.—where the kombucha and cold-pressed juice craze is alive and well.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: FASHIONABLY FIT
This Maui-based brand is making waves in the fitness space.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: UNFORGETTABLE
Harry Winston's latest little luxuries: the Forget Me Not collection in blue and pink sapphire
THE SURFJACK: WHERE WE GO FOR COFFEE ON OAHU
A roundup of the quaint cafes on the island serving up good coffee and an equally good atmosphere.
ALOHA APOTHECARY: ALOHA GUIDE TO PALM SPRINGS
A quick guide to Palm Springs. Where to eat/drink, shop, stay and more.
ALA MOANA SHOPPING MAGAZINE: THE HOT LIST
What should be on your radar for March/April 2018
THE SURFJACK: BEHIND THE BRANDING
Jesse Arneson of Wall to Wall studios gives an inside look at the branding of the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club—one of Waikiki's latest and greatest boutique hotels.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: GETAWAY GARB
Going gaga for Acacia Swimwear’s sleek-and-chic bikinis, one-pieces and resortwear.
7-11: HAWAII NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDES
A glimpse into the distinct neighborhoods of the islands.
HONOLULU FAMILY: WAIMANALO COUNTRY FARMS’ FALL FESTIVAL
My kids and I frolicked in the pumpkin patch, fed the farm animals, went on a hayride and got all the fall feels.
COPYWRITING: THE PARK WARD VILLAGE BROCHURES
Copywrite all seller material for The Park Ward Village, a new residential offering in Honolulu’s premier master planned community.
COPYWRITING: MUGEN WAIKIKI
Updated website copy for the French-Japanese restaurant located in the posh ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: POSH PROPERTY
The Fairmont Orchid is a chic sanctuary on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: SAFE SUNSCREEN
A slew of beach-ready brands are offering skin- and reef-safe formulas to keep you—and our planet—a little more protected.
ANGELENO: MAUI MARVEL
Experience the ultimate island getaway at Fairmont Kea Lani.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: HAUTE TOTS
The cutest tropical-inspired items from Hawaii and beyond.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: LODGING
Here’s a list of the most coveted hotels throughout Hawaii.
HAWAII INSIDER GUIDE: MUSIC MAVEN
A Q&A with songbird Kimie Miner re: her favorite local brands, hot spots and more.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: RESORT READY
A must-have mix of designer duds and local luxuries perfect for your next sun-soaked holiday.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: NATURE-MADE
One of Australia's leading natural skincare lines hits the shores of Hawaii at Naupaka Spa at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: IT'S IN THE BAG
Argentine-turned-island girl brings luxe leather goods to Hawaii with her Maui-based leather goods brand, CLHEI.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: SPATACULAR
SpaHalekulani launches their Five Elements menu, giving residents and guests alike more offerings for quality massages, facials, manis/pedis and so much more.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: BEST OF THE ISLANDS 2018
Featuring the best in fashion, skincare, wedding planners & more.
THE SURFJACK: WEST SIDE MUSINGS WITH SURFTOGRAPHER HA'A KEAULANA
A Q&A with the Hawaiian surftographer on her favorite west O'ahu eateries, activities & more.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: WELL-SUITED
Summer 2017's best Hawaii-based swimsuits and the designers behind them. Think Tori Praver, Acacia, Mikoh and more.
THE SURFJACK: WHERE WE GO FOR PIZZA IN HONOLULU
The scoop on our favorite spots serving up little (and XL) slices of heaven.
HEREWITH: ISSUE 001
Talking about Hawaii's hot spots and top boutiques in the debut issue of Herewith magazine.
ALA MOANA SHOPPING MAGAZINE: THE HOT LIST
The season's hottest trends and must-have pieces.
MODERN LUXURY HAWAII: CHIC SHOP ARRIVALS
The fashionable frontrunners that have joined the epic shopping options on Oahu.
THE SURFJACK: BE WELL IN WAIKIKI
Our top tips on how to maintain wellness in and around Waikiki.