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I received an article about Personal Kaizen:  15 Tips to continuous improvement. After reading it, I was left with complete inspiration and motivation.  I felt 18 years old again and the world was at my feet. 

Kaizen is the japanese philosophy of continuous improvement.  In America we tend to lean towards “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  Successful japanese companies have used this improvement theory as a practice and tool but it may also be applied personally.

Learning an instrument, participating in a Pecha Kucha event or even watching a TED conference are ways to enhance oneself.

The willingness to learn and the capacity to see the lessons around you will lead you on a path to Kaizen.

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My FlatPak Dream House

I’ve been seeing this owl sculpture everywhere.  Design magazines, vintage books, blogs, one of my fav design books:  Bohemian Modern: Living in Silver Lake.

My recent spotting was at Barney’s COOP in NYC.  It was a prop above a current collection of 3.1 Philip Lim.  I’ve been trying to find out the sculptor as well as scouring eBay for one.  Does anyone have some info?

Looks like I’m on the set of MadMen….I could only hope…

This has to be my favorite era of design; clean, sleek and functional. It was stylish in the 60’s and is still relevant today.

(11th Floor lobby of the Fasi Municipal Building-Honolulu)

Someone told me that September 22 is the official beginning of the autumnal equinox. We are officially in Fall,  although living in Hawai’i is kind of like summer every day.

Okay, I just think this photo is funny.  My beach lip balm is about the same size as my apple banana.  It’s my tribute pix to summer.

Found this great post at one of my fav blogs, Decorology.  It’s a chart that House Beautiful put together.  

Great to reference when you are updating your home.

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I am a handbag fiend and can’t get enough.  I’ve stated before that it’s a problem.  A few years ago I gave up leather handbags.  Let me clarify…I still buy them if it’s from a vintage or thrift store.  

My reason is two-fold.  First, ecologically, the amount of energy and waste it produces to make leather goods is amazing.  Secondly, our society is so disposable. Living on an island everything ends up in the landfill…we are running out of space. I wanted to do my part and felt this choice makes an impact on a larger level. 

I’ve found my handbag saviour, Anita Hopper, from ReFind Originals.

At ReFind Originals they deconstruct, clean and restore discarded leather apparel and upholstery, transforming it into stunning, one-of-a-kind leather handbags.

Anita combined her love of sewing and her interest in recycling to create eco-conscious handbags. Some are embellished with wooden buckles handmade from recycled wood scraps and others are adorned with vintage buttons. You can find these wonderful creations at her  Etsy Store.

If you have a cherished leather piece that you would like to be re-fashioned into a new treasure, she is able to do custom creations.  Do your part, buy a handbag.

(via helloclothes)

Beautiful view from Kapalua Airport, Maui. Alooooohaaa!