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Hawaii offers up a lot of terrible souvenirs, but there are a few gems for careful shoppers. Macadamia nut chocolates are never a bad choice and there are some nice handmade items here and there. On Etsy, this hand printed tablecloth featuring Hawaiian flora is a great example.

And when Hawaii is too far away, there’s always the Tonga Room here in San Francisco. It’s a masterpiece of tiki-cheesiness, complete with indoor rain and an all-you-can-eat appetizer buffet. A perfect place to hide out from the fog and dream of warmer climates.

I always like to bring a book on vacation that’s related to the area. However, there are surprisingly few books set in Hawaii. No idea why; it seems like the perfect setting for a flouncy 1920’s historical novel to me. Mark Twain’s Letters from Hawaii seems to fits the bill…and has that great vintage cover,…

These gold t-strap sandals are my current favorites for Hawaii. Very simple and elegant.

This coral tunic can also come with me to Hawaii! Would be so cute with a bikini, navy blue shorts and gold sandals.

This historic estate isn’t too far from our vacation rental in Kauai. It’s available to rent out for a wedding, but I’m just interested in sneaking a view of the koi ponds on the grounds.

I bought this tribal print maxi dress to take to Hawaii. Long loose dresses are my favorite thing to wear in hot weather. They feel so elegant! The bright khaki pattern should be perfect with a pair of flip flops. And, back in the city, adorable for our cool summers with a light sweater on…

Kim was nice enough to share her Kauai vacation photos. Such an inspiration for our trip! I love that – sitting on a Hawaiian beach with those far off breezes and far off waves rolling in – you get such a distinct sense of being on an island in the middle of the ocean. There’s…

Rob and I are headed to Hawaii in late May! We’ll be staying with my family at Hanalei on Kauai for a few days. I need to start thinking about what to pack. So it’s the perfect time for a Hawaii-week on the blog. We’re going tropical until Friday! Have you been to Hawaii? What…

This was a fun and relaxing weekend, a much needed break from last week’s work-a-palooza. On Friday night, I walked over to meet Rob and our old co-workers for a going away party at Schroeder’s. We drank beer from large steins and shared plates of sausage, cabbage, potato pancakes and pickled herring at this classic…