Posted by Isla on Aug 31, 2010 in
Finds Kaypee recently introduced me to the NEW awesome designs of Reyn Spooner. We both marveled at their online site, at the patterns and colors and fun cuts. I had always heard of Reyn’s here in Hawaii but it wasn’t until i visited their new showroom in the Sheraton Waikiki that i fully comprehended what they were doing.
In the mid 1950’s, Reyn McCullough and his wife, Ruth Spooner came together to form Reyn Spooner, selling the best in board shorts and aloha shirts. Together they transformed the traditional style of an aloha shirt, taking the popular “button down, half placket pullover silhouette” style that was popular with Brooks Brothers at the time, reversing the print inside out and reinventing it as the “Reyn Spooner Reverse Print Popover”, which was a much more classic, fitted, modern version of what was popular (long sentence i know!).
Their showroom today is a blast to walk through, it’s small and boutique-like but each print is fabulous, and truly complete eye candy all the way through! It’s always great to see a modern take on something traditional, which Kaypee relates to well as a designer also…
Tags: Aloha Shirt, Hawaiian Prints, Reyn Spooner, Waikiki Boutique
Posted by Isla on Aug 27, 2010 in
Finds Minus the horrid granite and paneled cabinets, this is such a cute kitchen! A colored concrete countertop would have been my choice, keep it feeling rustic and aged with a little whimsey. And of course, simple Shaker style cabinetry but overall, the feel and warmth of the space is fabulous. I just love the brick floors and exposed beams and all the jars and hanging pots… The Wall Street Journal Real Estate section is my new obsession, so many fun homes and articles…check it out if you get a chance.
On a side note, I started the day with this image in mind, which led me to finding the kitchen…kind of fun to see what evolved from that original vision, such a similar feel…
Tags: kitchen, Real Estate, Rustic, Wall Street Journal
Posted by Isla on Jul 22, 2010 in
Finds Woah, does this make your day or what!!! Call me if you want one please, i would love to even have the opportunity to purchase one for someone else!!
Tags: Aqua, Home Accessories, Interior Design, Lighting
Posted by Isla on Jul 20, 2010 in
Finds This baby is listed for $875k! 983 square feet! But ohhhh so adorable, and in such a great location, Diamond Head/Kaimuki. Our friend is always finding the cutest little places for sale, i couldn’t resist sharing with all of you.
Tags: Cottage, Home, Kaimuki, Real Estate
Posted by Isla on Jul 5, 2010 in
Finds Meandered across this very cool boutique hotel called Hotel Basico in Mexico, via the fabulous Aubrey Road blog. It’s so industrious and urban in design but completely feels like it fits perfectly with its surroundings and the feeling of rest and relaxation. Would love to check this place out in person someday!
P.S. how cute is this pool below (or hot tub?)
Tags: Boutique Hotel, Hotel Basico, Inspiration, Mexico, Relax
