Amerjit  Ghag and her husband, Larry Heim, put on a lovely party for the opening of my solo show, “Spices,” last night. We had a wonderful crowd of art lovers and CHAI Studio lovers alike. So many people bought Amerjit’s fabulous poufs that the pouf room is rather lonely now. The photo above shows the
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I was prepared to be a bit let down by season 9 of Project Runway. After all, who could beat having two Hawaii designers in the last season: Andy South and Ivy Higa? But last night’s season opener did not disappoint. It looks like there’s lots of talent on many levels, and a few real
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I’m heading down there shortly to help set up the party. Please join us to toast the weekend, then check out my latest paintings: Spices and Herbs….and head out to Eat the Street! You can park once to cover both events.

Indige Design in Kaimuki is hosting a show of batiks by Hartono today through Saturday only. This is a unique opportunity to see his work, which is currently being shown at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Ron Irwin, owner of Indige, said he can arrange for customers to have a custom outfit (in limited
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Andy South is presenting a special event for First Friday, August 5, from 5 p.m. until the party ends. Billed as “Andy South’s Fashion Journey,” it’s a celebration of Andy’s success as a fashion designer as well as a fund raiser for the Pacific Gateway Center (PGC). As you probably know by now, Andy was
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A charming little boutique just quietly opened in Manoa Valley. It’s called LMS, which stands for two things: Linda M. Sugihara, owner Let Me Shop! The boutique is located in a lovely residential neighborhood. In fact, it’s in a space that used to be a home, which is why is has such a comfy, homey
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Please join me on Friday night for a show of my latest paintings, titled “Spice” and “Herbs.” It’s at CHAI Studio at 675 Auahi Street. The “Spice” paintings were inspired by some exotic curry spices Amerjit, owner of CHAI Studio, gave me. As I measured out the spices I was enthralled with their colors, textures and aromas.
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When our local volunteers greet the world’s leaders from 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries November 7 – 13, they will be Wearing Aloha while sharing their aloha. Hawaii’s own Tori Richard, a family-owned company based in Kalihi, has just been selected to manufacture volunteer uniforms for the 2011 APEC Leaders’ week meetings. Tori
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Yesterday marked the opening of Darius Homayounpour’s one-man show, “Blue Feet: Tales from the Life of an Indigo Dyer” at Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery. It was Darius who first introduced me to the magic of indigo and I am forever grateful. His indigo vat holds magic for me and has been a boon to
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Are you one of those people who can shop at Goodwill and look like a million bucks? If so, Amanda Stevens and Goodwill Industries of Hawaii have a challenge for you. Shop at your favorite Goodwill store and syle yourself chic. Send your photo to Amanda and you just might win a $25 gift certificate
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