Artful Outdoors Written by Maresa Giovannini When you live in Hawaii, the outdoor spaces of your home function as usable square footage all year round. Don’t sleep on the opportunity to highlight the natural island beauty by creating artful exterior spaces. Whether...

Dressed to Impress Written by Maresa Giovannini It’s no secret that moving can be a time-consuming and exhausting process. Unfortunately, the work doesn’t end when your belongings are behind a new front door. The true task still lies ahead: how do you begin organizing...

Branching Out Written by Maresa Giovannini Textures, colors, and finishes have ever-changing front-runners when it comes to home design and decor. One thing that never goes out of style? Wood. The timeless, natural material has been spotlighted for centuries, creating...

Resourceful Revival Homes Updated with Appreciation for the Past Written by Maresa Giovannini When it comes to home construction, land, materials, and time are all considerable limitations. It can be best to start with a good, existing home as a foundation and make it...

Alfresco Dining Written by Maresa Giovannini The gentle caress of the trade winds; the­ effervescent scent of plumeria; the sound of the Pacific Ocean waves crashing against volcanic rocks—this myriad of entertainment for the senses is unique to the island experience...

Simply Sustainable Written by Maresa Giovannini Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it is the reality. Equipping your home with materials and systems to support sustainability for the long run is a true luxury. Whether you are a committed environmentalist, a...

An Eye for Detail Written by Maresa Giovannini Thankfully, architectural styles are more enduring and the structure of a well-built home is always in fashion. Although architecture is a big-picture concept, it is composed of countless details to achieve the final...

Kitchens: A Recipe For Your Luxury Cookspace Written by Maresa Giovannini When purchasing a new home or remodeling your current residence, your kitchen should be one of your most significant considerations. Other rooms can benefit from a coat of paint, new furniture...

The Suite Life Written by Maresa Giovannini They say you shouldn’t make a guest room too comfortable or your guests will overstay their welcome. So the opposite must be true for a master suite: make it sublimely comfortable so you will never want to leave. Although a...

The Lap of Luxury By Maresa Giovannini The ocean is great for so many reasons, but sometimes you just want a pool of pristine water brought to your ideal temperature. Consider the following types of pools when creating your own backyard oasis. Natural pools offer a...