jan. 17, 1893 - overthrow of the hawaiian kingdom

our last reigning monarch, queen lili'uokalani
on this day 119 years ago hawai'i was forever changed

NYTimes Blog: Hawaiian Monarchy Overthrown by America-Backed Businessmen

Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012

Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012

January 11 - March 11 

Schaefer International Gallery

Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Wed. - Sun. 11a - 5p

Free Admission

click "e hele ana kāua" to see this year's and previous year's jurors' choice winners

ho'okipa, maui

 we had a swell the last few days 

saturday morning we went to ho'okipa to show baby man the waves

and watch the surf contest

click "e hele ana kāua" to check out some photos!

reflect - resolve

with the changing of the calendar year, i like to take time to reflect on the past year: to think on it's strengths and weaknesses, it's memories, and it's essence.  it clears the mind for the coming year and lays a foundation for a decided resolve to make changes, to do something better, or to simply continue on, satisfied.  

click "e hele ana kāua" to check 'em out

simple flavors - michelle d. ferrera

drawing, pencil on wood

mahina

the beautiful cliche

by renato d'agostin
the beautiful cliche - the lense of a native captures venice in poetic new form

four seasons in rome

amo l'italia...  

ho studiato la lingua nell'universidad ed ho visitato anche per un estate

avro sempre dei bei ricordi 

this book was passed to me by a dear friend

because it reminded her of me, my love for italy, and my new parentness

instagram

photo from uncrate.com

instagram has found its way into the hearts of many an iphone and photography lover.
instagram has beautified your phone and online life - now take that simple, effortless beauty can be applied to the rest of your life!  

mahina poepoe

kahalawai in the distance

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