Under Contract in Four Days: Why Real Estate Merchandising Gets Buyers Attention! - 06/22/09 06:16 PM
Never underestimate the power of Real Estate Merchandising to grab buyers attention. This property had originally been on the market for several months; went under contract but after the inspection the buyers decided to withdraw the offer. Not a particularly unusual story in the current market as many buyers if faced with a choice, will pick move in ready properties over those with big To-Do lists.
Blog Entry: Before and After Condo Makeover in Waikiki Hawaii!

The challenge in this particular situation was getting the Real Estate agents in the area to revisit the property after it had sat on the market for months and … (21 comments)

Honoring Ka Mo'i Ali'i Nui Kamehameha - 06/15/09 05:08 PM


Kamehameha the Great
Ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1795-1819
 
There have only been a few dozen individuals throughout the entirety of Human civilization who have garnered the epithet of "The Great". You might be familiar with Rameses, Xerxes, Alexander, Cyrus, Herod, Charlemagne, Akbar, Saladin, Ferdinand, Frederick, Peter, Catherine, Napoleon, Genghis Kahn, Rajaraja, Yu and Hang Wu to name but a few. Masters of nations and empires fitting of their titles. But perhaps more fascinating than these giants of history is the King of a tiny nation archipelago, the most remote island chain in the world. This King, … (1 comments)

Move over Modernity it's Moooi! - 06/11/09 04:25 PM

As some of you already know I'm a big Dutch Modern fan and love the modern design aesthetic of Marcel Wanders and Moooi. Unfortunately when I was in Amsterdam this past winter the Moooi gallery had yet to open it's doors to the public. Finally the highly anticipated moment has arrived and the gallery is poised to release it's new collection in it's new diggs on June 12th 2009. Here's a little peak of what's inside.
 
Blog Entry: Mod Tips for Home Stagers...Modern News for Modern Styles...
 

Moooi Gallery Opened June 1st this year and anticipating the release of it's … (6 comments)

Accessory Quest: If your INTO accessories, theirs are on sale. - 06/09/09 03:56 AM
  
In the perpetual pursuit of the perfect accessories...
One of my favorite accessories and fine furnishings store INTO is having a 25% to 50% off sale now until the end of June. INTO is located at 40 North Hotel Street near the intersection of Smith and Hotel in Honolulu's historic Chinatown.
INTO offers an abundant assortment of furnishings including traditional and contemporary home accessories, furnishings and lighting together with a selection of specialty books from publishers including Assouline, Taschen and teNeues.
Owner Alan Carrell offers eco-friendly, socially conscious products from around the world and will be happy to assist you in finding that exceptional conversation … (7 comments)

Developing An Editors Eye! - 06/05/09 03:58 AM

edit  - (!e-dut): to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation b. b to assemble (as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging c. c to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose - carefully edited the speech - edit a data file -Webster Online Dictionary
As active bloggers we are usually acutely aware of our editing skills or lack there of when it comes to writing but developing an editors eye for ones own occupation can be applied successfully to almost every profession with … (9 comments)