When people think of Hawaii, they usually think of Waikiki, sandy beaches, and hula girls. While my hometown of Kailua certainly has its fair share of beautiful beaches, there’s so much more to Hawaii than the typical tourist traps. I love how many cute boutiques and lovely coffee shops there are to discover here on the Windward side!
I spent a couple of hours with a good book and a good friend the other day at one of my favourite’s, Chadlou’s. The iced coffee is delicious and I can’t resist anything served in a mason jar!
I’ve been reading Dark Places by Gillian Flynn and I’m absolutely loving it! Have any of you read it? I’m on a bit of a Gillian Flynn kick after devouring Gone Girl earlier!
After grabbing coffee, I headed next door to Olive Boutique. I would gladly buy up the whole store, from the lovely striped dresses to the delicate bracelets. And don’t get me started on the decor– I’m seriously planning to DIY those floral Hello letters!
Beautiful pictures!
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Oh, what fun looking places.
What is Dark Places about?
Thanks! It’s very much a psychological thriller/mystery– I enjoyed it!
Such sweet little pictures, thanks for sharing. Love the dress and boots combo, and anything in a jar is beautiful. I have been enjoying my granola and blueberry yoghurt breakfasts in little jars of late and i even made us sweet little mojitos in them the other night with stripey straws…..i may have too much time on my hands!!!
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Woah, what a lovely place to spend some down time! I like the whole vibe, even down to the glasses everything has character. The sound of the ice cream sandwich sounds delicious also.
Thanks for your comment too – good to know I’m not the only hoarder haha
wow so great photos! you are really beautiful!<3
Emma xx
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Wow, this is definitely so different to how I imagined Hawaii to be! It’s even more gorgeous! I love these photos. You are just stunning!
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Now I wanna visit Hawaii! These places look so cute :) I love the Hello flower sign!
And I like your hat :)
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Hi Emma! New to your blog. Can I just come with you on your adventures? You have such beautiful places and make everywhere you go look like a movie!
Aww, thanks so much! That’s such a sweet comment :)
That is so awesome that they serve it in mason jars, how cute! I totally want an iced coffee now! Yum! And that boutique is seriously darling! I love exploring little shops like that.
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beautiful pictures! i love your hair too x
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I’ve never been to Hawaii, but it’s interesting to see a different side to it! love those Love floral letters!
Thanks! Aren’t they fun? Now I just need a good reason to DIY them!
love this! i totally want to visit now…xx
stunning photos! also your bag is cute!
Beautiful pictures. Love this pots! ♥
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Beautiful pictures. Love this post! ♥
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You pull that hat off so well! Haha, wish I could do so as well. I’ve been to Hawaii a couple times, and I’ve never seen such an adorable, antique-y place before!
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you look SO cute and I am loving seeing Hawaii through your eyes. I haven’t read Dark Places, but I did love Gone Girl, so I might have to put that on my list!
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I kind of totally adore you!
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Hawaii sounds lovely! Great photos.
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UMMM! EMMA! your blog is amazing! you seriously put mine to shame!! I love it. So cool that I get to work with you this summer.
Aw, thanks so much! Yours is fabulous too!
Love the idea of putting iced coffee in mason jars! I would love to live in Hawaii… so jealous!
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Pictures are amazing! The coffee shop and olive boutique look so lovely!