Water Lilies, Island of Kauai

We are vacationing in Poipu for a few days before heading to Utah.  This morning I went out walking and came across these pretty water lilies.  Aren't they just perfect?  I think I have an obsession with water lilies.  (And I'm quite impressed with my little point and shoot!)

Aloha Oe

My favorite photos I've taken during our 3 years living on the Big Island of Hawaii. As you can see, this island is absolutely amazing and unlike any other place on earth.  I am going to miss it here so much.

Enjoy ♥

Jennifer Tigley Photography

I really wanted to have our family pictures taken here in Hawaii before we moved.  I was searching for photographers here in Hilo and just didn't find anyone that I thought fit our style.  Since we were going to Oahu in April I decided broaden my search and look for a Honolulu based photographer.  I was browsing Flickr and randomly found Jennifer Tigley Photography.  I knew right away she was what I was looking for.  This girl is such a doll.  She is a full time mommy and an amazing photographer.  She spent over an hour with us and patiently dealt with my hair flying all over in the wind and Lily pulling some pretty funny faces.   I know we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives.  Thanks again, Jen!

Big Move

Well, the time has come for us to say goodbye to our little house in Hilo.  In 2 short weeks we are leaving Hawaii and moving back to Utah.  We have loved our time in Hawaii and are very sad to go.  My husband has finished school, and we don't really have a choice but to move due to the lack of pharmacies here on the Big Island.  We both grew up in Utah so it will be nice to be near our families again.  Lily will love seeing her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, and I will love the many available baby-sitters!  I have a million things to do so I might close up the shop for awhile.  We'll see.  Wish us luck!

Love Is Spoken Here

New in the shop today.

Home Inspiration - White

I am loving all the white I'm seeing in home design lately.

{ via So Binique }

{via Caitlin Wilson Design }

So light and refreshing.  Kid friendly?  Probably not. :)

hapa | hale

Today my shop is being featured over at hapa | hale.  Leigh, the creator of hapa | hale, put together this wonderful website which features modern designs and handmade items from Hawaii.  The site is so lovely and is filled with beautiful photos and thoughtful, well-written posts.  Ever since Leigh introduced me to h | h it has become one of my favorite daily reads.  I am thrilled to be featured on such a fabulous website.  Thanks, Leigh!

You can read the Sugar Fresh feature here.

Paint Me A Picture Feature

Lindsay from PaintMeAPicture featured my shop on her blog today.  Check it out here.

You should also browse Lindsay's Etsy shop while you're at it.  She creates the most adorable paintings for children.  All of her art is original and hand painted on stretched canvas.  What talent!

Pink Bird by Heather Brown

We just picked up this print from a little art gallery in Waikiki:  

I am a Heather Brown fan and just couldn't resist this lovely piece.

We are having a wonderful vacation so far, although it's going by way too fast.  Only a few more days in busy Honolulu before heading back to Hilo town.  It better not be raining when we get back... :)

Another Fabulous Front Page

To have my Sunshine print featured on Etsy's front page twice in one month is quite an honor.  Check out these other bright and cheery items in the collection:

(From left to right)

You Are My Sunshine by sugarfresh
Olde Cataloochee by katherynmd
Sunflower Dress by ShugaRose

Bumblebee Babe Heels by blueberryshoes

Heidi Hair Pins by ShelleAnne

Dove and Earth Tea Towel by hometoroost

Spring Sunshine Giclee by karenfaulknerart

Sunshine Serving Bowl by magnoliapottery

Think Happy Be Happy by theloveshop

The Warmth of Sunshine by lizzybrookes

You Are My Sunshine by jessgonacha

Kid's Chunky Asymmetrical Cowl/Poncho by knittles

Happy Easter Weekend

Wishing everyone a happy Easter tomorrow.  I am looking forward to spending the day with my family and watching General Conference.  And maybe I'll do a little packing.  We are heading to Oahu for a week long vacation with family and I can't wait.

{ I am sort of obsessed with this print by FloraBella Collection.  Along with this, this, and this one.  Can I just have them all? }

Easter Sale

I am having an Easter Sale at my Etsy Shop!

Buy one get one 50% off - now through Saturday April 3rd.

Please see my Shop Announcement for details.

Enjoy ♥

Search Ponder and Pray

New in the shop today.

Weekend Project

I saw this idea here that I thought was brilliant. Say you have a few empty bottles lying around that you've been meaning to recycle. Why not turn them into pretty vases that match your decor? All you do is pour a little of your perfect paint color into the bottle and swirl it around until it coats the inside. Dry, and you're done! What I love about this idea is that it's super easy - which means I'm more likely to actually do it. Can't wait to try this out.

(Originally appeared Canadian House and Home and Real Living) 

While Out Walking

Some days just seem to drag on and on, and today was one of those days.  We still had an hour before Lily's bath time and were completely out of things to do.  The weather was nice so I grabbed my point and shoot and strapped Lily in her carrier and out the door we went.  We walked up and down our street and snapped a few photos of the beautiful plants and flowers that are all over here in Hawaii.  It was so nice to get some fresh air and enjoy this beautiful place we're so lucky to live in.