linen closet love

palma + coral reef

with autumn approaching, now is the time to stock up on island style bedding as the big boys clear out their summer inventory. if you love a good sale then check out the clearance sale at garnet hill which means savings of at least 50% off on a few things that would definitely add a splash of the aloha spirit to your home.

surfboards doormat

coral reef doormat

bedding is an easy way to add a pop of color to your bedroom and wouldn't these coconut husk doormats be a happy way to greet your guests at the front door?

hawaiian style rugs

fish school

i am loving this whimsical rug spotted in the local artists collection at hanalei bay designs and the colorful zoom (featured below) which reminds me of maori tattoos.

in addition to collaborating with artists from hawaii, the company also works with artisans in nepal who hand-knot the designs for each rug in the traditional tibetan weaving technique. it's a time consuming process which would take one artisan three months to create a 6x9 rug (no worries, they work in teams so it's not quite as time intensive).

zoom

you can check out hanalei bay designs at details gallery in chinatown, at their showrooms in maui and kauai, and at the occasional costco roadshow around the islands.

paging dr. jacoby

i'll be the first to admit that the hawaiian sunset wall mural available at urban outfitters is not for everyone, but since this retro take on the accent wall reminds me of the island inspired office of one dr. jacoby, resident of the quirky tv town, twin peaks (aka the best show ever), up it goes.

the folks at urban outfitters must agree with me that it would be overkill in a hawaii home since they don't ship it to the islands, but you may be able to pull it off if your mainland home has a kitschy or modern vibe.

light up the night

if you have been on the neverending search for the perfect gift then take a look at these beautiful artisanal candles from moon alley. each candle is hand crafted and when the wick is lit the design glows from within. if you take a closer look, you'll notice that each piece of the design has been carved by hand making every candle a little piece of art.

there are a number of pretty asian & tropical floral designs but you can't go wrong with the hula moon and the crane, of course, would make a lovely wedding gift. if you love it, don't forget to pick up a refill kit which gives new life to the burned out candle and transforms it into a candle holder.

stickity blik

flashback: 1984 and your sticker book filled with everything from scratch & sniff to the fuzzy/puffy/satin specimens that cost you oodles of valley girl stickers in trade (your b.f.f. drove a hard bargain back then).

if your childhood addiction to all things that stick has followed you into adulthood, then it's time to head over to blik to check out their line of glass stiks. have oodles of fun with their polynesia design and stick them anywhere you please. and blik's decals are removable so you won't have to mess around with goo gone when you're ready to move on.