Three’s Bar & Grill

Eat @ Three’s Bar & Grill Located in Kihei’s Kalama Village, Three’s is a wonderful lunch spot to rest and relax from all that souvenir shopping. A unique blend of Hawaiian, Southwestern, and Pacific rim cuisine, this restaurant was started by three surfer friends. The menu is full of fresh local ingredients and interesting dishes. There is…

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Wailea Beach Resort, Maui HI

Where to Stay – The Wailea Beach Resort Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Wailea Marriott is a beautiful, newly renovated resort. With three pool areas and seven different restaurants, the resort has plenty of amenities to keep you happy and satiated. The resort’s open air design with lush gardens, gorgeous views…

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A Cozy Chic Family Room

Natural textures, chinoiserie accents, and a blue and white palette create a cozy yet chic family room! I am dreaming of new furniture in our family room. Our current sofa is about 9 years old, and while I loved the sofa when I purchased it, now it is starting to show some age, and I’m…

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One Lilly Shift Dress Two Ways

The perfect Lilly shift dress versatile enough for summer date nights and outdoor activities.

The perfect Lilly shift dress versatile enough for summer date nights and outdoor activities. Is there anything better than a chic Lilly shift dress for summer? Not possible –in my opinion at least! Colorful Lilly Pulitzer dresses are always on my summer style essentials list. Always. This little green, standing collar dress in toucan green…

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Southernisms: Mama Always Said…

Southern mamas' advice - The best words of wisdom from our Southern mamas - take them to heart!

Southern mamas’ advice – the best words of wisdom from our Southern mamas – take them to heart! As y’all know, Southern mamas are brimming over with important pearls of wisdom, and in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend I’m sharing some of my favorite Southern mamas’ advice from my own family. After all, “Mama…

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Tie Waist Skirt in Pretty Pastels

This breezy tie waist skirt in pretty pastels is classic summer style!

This breezy tie waist skirt in pretty pastels is classic summer style! I wore this tie waist skirt in pretty pastels for a day out sightseeing and shopping in Lahaina while we were on Maui. I love skirts for hot weather temperatures and sunny climes, and this one is classic summer style with its happy…

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Pineapple Margarita On the Rocks – Just in Time for Cinco de Mayo

Make your Cinco de Mayo fiesta dazzle with this easy pineapple margarita on the rocks recipe.

Make your Cinco de Mayo fiesta dazzle with this easy pineapple margarita on the rocks recipe. Hosting a fun and fabulous Cinco de Mayo party this weekend? Want to try a new margarita? I’ve got you covered with this pineapple margarita on the rocks recipe! It is super easy to mix up one or a…

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Aloha! A Hawaiian Luau

Experience the aloha spirit and Hawaiian Ho'okipa at a joyful Hawaiian luau.

Experience the aloha spirit and Hawaiian Ho’okipa at a joyful Hawaiian luau. Aloha! While traveling in Maui this Southern girl truly felt the aloha spirit. It was evident everywhere we went from the warm greetings of “Aloha!” to the giving of lei and the ready extension of a helping hand to the pleasant conversation offered…

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Hawaiian Souvenirs: Shopping in Kihei

Hawaiian souvenir shopping guide for Maui

When shopping for Hawaiian souvenirs, the Kihei Kalama Village and the open air market on S. Kihei Road are must-stop destinations! There is a little bit of everything between these two locales from touristy knick-knacks (made in China) to more authentic Hawaiian treasures. You will find lei, Hawaiian print shirts and wraps, Pacific black pearls,…

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For Love of Dogwoods: A Simple Spring Mantle

Bring spring inside with fresh dogwood blooms for a stunningly simple spring mantle.

Bring spring inside with fresh dogwood blooms for a stunningly simple spring mantle. *This post contains affiliate links.* Dogwoods are truly one of the most beautiful flowering trees in my opinion. Their simple white or pink blooms are elegant, and I could not be more thrilled to have these lovely trees gracing my yard. They…

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