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Disney’s Aulani Receives Top Honors
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa has been named the Top Family Hotel in the United States by Travel + Leisure readers in the magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2014. The World’s Best Awards are selected by Travel + Leisure readers who participate in an annual survey and rate hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and more on a variety of criteria.
Located on the white sandy shores of O’ahu in Ko Olina, Hawai’i, Aulani is a family paradise with a touch of magic – where everyone can enjoy amazing adventures, both together and on their own. I’ve swam in the Ko Olina cove and it’s amazing! With spectacular entertainment, an interactive kids club, themed pool areas, as well as an award-winning spa and incredible dining – Aulani is a whole new world of family fun.
For a limited time, get the 4th Night Free when I book your stay at Aulani! This offer can’t be booked online.
As your Hawaii travel specialist, please email or call me to discuss booking your next Hawaii vacation.
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Decorating with Grass Cloth Wallpaper
We just signed a contract on a new home. Well, it’s not new and actually it’s a bit of a fixer-upper. But, I look a good challenge. I’ve been collecting decorating ideas. One thing I want to do is some decorating with grass cloth wallpaper. Here’s some inspirational pictures that I’ve been collecting:
Tan grasscloth looks great anywhere, but look how nice it looks with shells and green accents. Image from The Inspired Room.
This green grasscloth wallpaper looks fabulous against the white trimmed walls.
Grasscloth wallpaper looks great in a small bathroom, but grasscloth wallpaper may not hold up in a shower/bathtub area.
I love how the colored grasscloth wallpaper adds some brightness to an otherwise tan dining room.
The yellow color looks cheerful and bright!
I love the look of this breezy beach bedroom.
My husband may scream if he has to help me install wall paper on a ceiling. But isn’t it pretty? Have you installed grass cloth wallpaper? Was it easy or difficult? I’d love to hear your comments below.
You may purchase grass cloth wallpaper here.
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Memorial Day Sales 2014
There’s all kinds of amazing Memorial Day Sales going on this weekend. I’ve rounded up the best sales for us beach lovers:
Tropical Decor & Home Items
All Posters – Memorial Day Weekend Special! Save 30% on all orders via code MEMORIALDAY. Ends 5/26.
Art.com – has everything including Hawaiian prints on sale for 35% off via code FRIDA45. Ends 5/25.
Cheryl’s Take 25% OFF Sitewide via promo SALE25. Ends 5/27.
Pictured is a bucket of beach cookies.
Home Decorators Collection – Memorial Day Sale! FREE SHIPPING Sitewide. Discount Applied in Cart. Ends 5/27.
Kohls – Save $10 off when you purchase $25 or more via promo code MEMORIES. Plus earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. Ends 5/26.
One King’s Lane has a Coastal Table Event going on now. Ends 5/26.
Overstock- offer an extra 10% off for All Customers (Friday to Monday) – (Discount appears at checkout. Excludes Media and Electronics. Ends 5/26.
Smart Bargains – Memorial Day Sitewide Blowout! Everything’s On Sale – Save Up To 97% off! Ends 5/26.
Wayfair is having a Memorial Day Blowout Sale with items up to 70% off.
Pictured is a bamboo dining room set.Travel Clothing & Gear
Chicos offers 40% off tees, tanks, shorts and cropped pants.
Lilly Pulitzer – Get a free gift with purchase this weekend. Ends 5/26.
Pictured is a harbour tunic.Magellans has select travel clothing and travel gear up to 60% off. Ends 5/26.
Orvis – Save an extra 25% on outlet items. Discount is automatic. Ends 5/26.
ShoeMall – 48 hour flash sale! 30% off $25+ via code HONOR. Plus shipping is free. Ends 5/26.
Pictured is a pair of teal tevas.
Tillys – Memorial Day Sale – Extra 30-50% Off Red Tag Items Ends 5/26.
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Maui Hawaiian Home Tour
Today’s Hawaiian home tour features a Kahana, HI home rental. It’s really everything I picture is a Hawaiian themed home. This home is designed with tropical fabrics and rugs, lots of wood and it’s infused with Asian influences.
Notice the stair rail, rug, throw pillows and lamp.
I love the tropical chairs.
This shower is amazing!
Dining room with tropical pants and beautiful art.
Notice how the wall opens creating an indoor/outdoor room.
Beautiful canopy style bed with tropical linens.
I could look at this view forever!
You can find more info about this vacation home here with rates starting at $19K per week.
Here are some items I love inspired by this home.
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Big Island Hawaiian Home Tour
Today’s home tour is actually a Hawaiian home vacation rental on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. I love to look at homes for design inspiration and this comfortable home has many elements that thrill me.
Located on the beach, this 4000 square foot Hawaiian Home takes great pride in the details.
Great Room – Notice the neutral couch filled with tropical pillows, the natural colored wood and textures.
Lanai. With views like this, I could lounge here for days!
Kitchen. Notice the tropical bar stools, rattan dining room chairs.
Hot Tub – enclosed with bamboo, volcanic accents.
One of the suites. Love the traditional Hawaiian print bedding, tropical armoire, plants and of course the view.
View more photos of this Hawaiian home here.Here are some items you may love inspired from the home above:
You may also like to see more beach tour home here.
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Tropical Mosaic Mirrors
I’m loving these beautiful tropical mosaic mirrors. They would work well in a living room, dining room or bathroom. The wooden frame is covered in cut glass mosaics. They come in 3 sizes. Simply stunning!
View these tropical mosaic mirrors or other styles of mirrors here.