Punahoa Penthouse

Last weeks trip to Maui was business with a side of pleasure. The pleasure for me being phase 1 of a remodel for our property there.

Love him!

The big project was in the bedroom closet but unfortunately it wasn't complete before we left the island.

The other work will take place over the course of the next year so I placated myself in the meantime with some surface upgrades.

Shoji doors original to the unit

New linens and lamps....

I love this collage wall. Do you recognize the print in the top right corner? We scanned and enlarged a fabric favorite.....

More photos here.

Maui

One Sleep Left

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See you all next week!

Maui Today

View from unit 403

We stumbled across this book at a swap meet in LA a few years back. The cover shot was taken from our balcony at the Punahoa. I realized after I posted yesterday that my early morning shot captured almost the same view. There are a few extra palms and storms change the shore line every year but its the same little beach, surf break and mountains beyond that we get to enjoy decades later.


A few more favorites....

Great snorkel spot out front where you can usually hang out with a few....


turtles.

They view as Obama was announced our next president. Due to the time difference it was early enough to go grab dinner and celebrate.

Last year, newly engaged, up country.

Happy New Year

early morning looking north

Yesterday is a blur. Racing to the polls with just enough time to catch our flight. Today I woke up early, I'm talking border line middle of the night. Giddy. I lay in the pitch black living room, surfing the internet, and listening to the crash of the waves. I wish I could include audio because they are too good not to share.

I love it here.

We rent out the condo the rest of the year and so far the only complaint I can find on the internet sites is that it is always booked. Finally, some criticism I can handle! This year brought more entries in our guest book and more tears to my eyes. Retail is hardening me but I am still a lover.

A Family Christmas Vacation. Someones first stay.

The 25th wedding anniversary of a couple who honeymooned here and have been returning ever since. She has territorial feelings about "her place" but reading the other entries feels happiness instead to know that others feel the same magic in this place. I die!

A proposal! Some newlyweds.With one couple reporting their first baby on the way!!

Its heartwarming.
Its happiness.
A new day, a new era, and a fresh start.

By far the prettiest entry

Mahalo

I am speechless. I am proud. Over joyed. Beyond excitement. Today is larger than imaginable. A huge step in the right direction. Change, yes, and history being made. Both arguably of equal importance.

There was a day not long ago that we were seriously considering our out of country options so I find it perfectly fitting that on this, election day, I toast to our new president as close to home as possible. In his home state.


Aloha from Maui!