“Color isn’t in the leaf. It’s in the light.” As I sit here in my studio on this perfect December day in Hawai‘i, I’m watching tropical leaves sway gently in the trade winds. The shapes and forms of the bird-of-paradise leaves outside my window are mesmerizing. In this little moment of calm, I wanted to…
Category: Florals
Kona: picture-a-day July 2025
Daily photo journal of life here on the the Big Island of Hawaii – July 2025
Kona: picture-a-day June 2025
To recap: while the house is on the market, I’ve decided to take a picture a day — until the house is sold 🤞. Most pictures (unless noted) are taken from my house. No filters and no AI, just life here on the Big Island of Hawaii. The house has been listed now for two…
Kona: picture-a-day May 2025
“A hui hou Kona“ …Well, not yet…Apparently it’s going to take a while to sell the house…It seems like the day we listed, the real estate market here on the Big Island went to a standstill. Just my luck. So, rather than being stressed, I’ve decided to take a picture a day — until the…
Looking Up in Kona
I’m now approaching six months before listing the Kona house. Yes!, that’s right — I’m beginning to unplug from the Big Island as my home. While it’s been relaxing to be here, it’s time to return to the mainland where we can be closer to family and friends…and also get back to some driving adventures…
Spring blossoms on my morning walk
Aloha Friday! The birds were chirping so loudly this morning, clearly happy about where they live. Sharing just a few of the blossoms in the neighborhood …. so much inspiration ! ❤️💜💛 #kona #bigisland #hawaii #lovelifeeveryday
Inga J Smith 