hello again

rainbow connection

perhaps catching the red-eye isn't the best way to jump back into life bright eyed & bushy tailed. i have been smacked down by jet lag and various ailments since my return earlier this week, but wanted to pop in to say h|h will be back on monday with all the goodness from my trip home.

until then, a few picks from my field notes . . .

• if you haven't already been, do go to the kailua & kcc farmers markets and behold the bounty of the 'aina. alas, no photos of all the tasty treats and beautiful blossoms since my camera decided to leave home without its battery. curses! oh well, it redeemed itself by snapping this photo on my last day home.

• candy is dandy! finally stopped by the candy shop and admired all the indie goods from local designers roberta oaks and akane clothing. tcs is also the exclusive stockist for cutnsewn (the buzzworthy line created by uh fashion grad dan weaver) which gets extra brownie points for tempting my fella (along with those sweet keep sneaks) with its uber-hep threads. and much love to toast for the very lovely cherry blossom note cards which has been happily added to my stockpile of stationary.

• and finally, even with just one onolicious spoonful, i now know why haupia is roselani's top selling ice cream. it is usually sold out at the market when i go home but my aunty scored a carton at foodland much to my delight. if you happen across it, drop it in your cart and think of me while you devour it this summer.

and many mahalos to everyone who sent along their condolences. i owe more than a few emails and hope to catch up with everything & everyone over the weekend!