Kamehameha the Great Ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1795-1819
Hawaiian prophecy proclaimed that a great king would one day unite all of the Hawaiian islands, and that the sign of his birth would be heralded in the skies. He would be known as a Killer of Chiefs and his rule would bring great change to the island nation which would eventually be known to the world as Hawai'i. Halley's comet was visible from Hawai'iin 1758 and legend has it that Kamehameha was born shortly after its appearance, in the month of February, however, there are other accounts that place his birth in November of 1737. Born into royalty, Pai'ea as he was known would grow into a formidable warrior, statesman, diplomat and cultural scion and would lead the Hawaiian people into the modern world with skill, dignity, and unity.
Engaging in a series of military campaigns starting on the Big Island and moving to Moloka'i, Mau'i, and then Oahu. Kamehameha took advantage of the modern technology made available to him through western interaction. Using muskets and cannons to vanquish his enemies, Kamehameha conquered all of the islands save Kaua'i whose King Kaumuali'i agreed to serve as vassal under Kamehameha who was declared Ka Mo'i Ali'i o' Hawai'i nei or King of all Hawai'i.
Kamehameha took several steps to propagate the independence of the islands even after his death. He codified the legal system and he used the resources of the islands to promote trade with Europe and the United States. Kamehameha did not allow non-Hawaiians to own land; they would not be able to until the Great Mahele of 1848 many years after his passing. No foreign ownership of land protected Hawai'i's sovereignty from foriegn encroachment even as other Polynesian nations succumbed to western colonization.
The Kingdom of Hawai'i retained its independence, except for a five-month British occupation in 1843, until the illegal overthrow of the Monarchy by a cadre of American and European business owners abetted by the United States Navy on January 16th 1889. Hawaii celebrates the many accomplishments of Kamehameha the Great on June 11th, officially known as Kamehameha Day with parades and events state wide.
As some of you already know I'm a big Dutch Modern fan and love the modern design aesthetic of Marcel Wanders and Moooi. Unfortunately when I was in Amsterdam this past winter the Moooi gallery had yet to open it's doors to the public. Finally the highly anticipated moment has arrived and the gallery is poised to release it's new collection in it's new diggs on June 12th 2009. Here's a little peak of what's inside.
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Moooi Gallery
Opened June 1st this year and anticipating the release of it's new collection fresh from Milan's Salone di Mobile on June 12th, the gallery will offer lifestyle products, furniture, and l'objet d'art, all within a broader co-existing creative context. The new collection reveals an assortment of signature Moooi items juxtaposed with other historic more traditional pieces from around the globe. The Moooi Gallery is intent on becoming the modern Mecca for your home interior and decor needs. So be prepared, you may see a new Moooi gallery moving to your metropolis in the near future. If you live in Hawaii, you can find Moooi at the Honolulu Design Center.
"The Gallery wishes to achieve a position next to some of the most important design galleries in the world such as MOSS in New York, Rosanna Orlandi in Milan or The Design Republic in Shanghai."
What you can find at the Moooi Gallery
* Moooi collection
* Moooi Gallery; exhibitions and installations of stylists & artists
* Pre 19th century Swedish furniture
* Unique pieces from Marcel Wanders
* Unique gifts from around the world
* Books and creative literature
* Interior consultations and workplace
Moooi Gallery
Westerstraat 187
1015 MA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 - 18.00 (Monday closed)
Thursday and Friday from 10.00 - 21.00
T: +31(0)20-5287760
Below are photos of my trip to Amsterdam this past winter. 
JDS Consulting- Staging Hawaii nei! Providing Real Estate Merchandising services including: Home Staging, Interior Decor, Turn Key, Landscaping, Remodeling, & Open House Hosting. Visit our Blog: Questions for Kimo: Decor Design & all things Hawaiian- www.RealEstateDesignOnLine.com tel.+1.808.344.1264 Kimo Stowell Copyright ©2009
In the perpetual pursuit of the perfect accessories...
One of my favorite accessories and fine furnishings store INTO is having a 25% to 50% off sale now until the end of June. INTO is located at 40 North Hotel Street near the intersection of Smith and Hotel in Honolulu's historic Chinatown.
INTO offers an abundant assortment of furnishings including traditional and contemporary home accessories, furnishings and lighting together with a selection of specialty books from publishers including Assouline, Taschen and teNeues.
Owner Alan Carrell offers eco-friendly, socially conscious products from around the world and will be happy to assist you in finding that exceptional conversation piece for your home or design project.
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Above is a decorative lamp from the Philippines made from hundreds of shells. The detail to the right shows how the shells have been cut in two to reveal the polished interior and allow opaque light to pass through the shade.
These eco-friendly chic lamp shades are designed by XYDecor and are made from wood veneer and bent into these modern and engaging shapes.
To the left is a "faces" lamp by renowned potter and interior designer Jonathan Adler.
The Bok Choy bowls and dishes including the Lilly blossom bowl were created by the South African socially conscious company Mustardseed and Moonshine.
Below hand turned Koa and Milo wood bowls with stunning grains. 
Above to the left are deliciously scented decorative spheres made from Coffee beans by a collective of women craft workers in Mexico. The whimsical pear to the right is made from Lima beans.
The lamps below are designed by Mark Chai an award-winning, Hawaiian artist. The lamp to the left is made from Koa veneer and the lamp to the right is made from recycled plastic.
Take advantage on some top of the line accessories at incredible prices. Accessory Quest: If your INTO accessories, theirs are on sale.
JDS Consulting- Staging Hawaii nei! Providing Real Estate Merchandising services including: Home Staging, Interior Decor, Turn Key, Landscaping, Remodeling, & Open House Hosting. Visit our Blog: Questions for Kimo: Decor Design & all things Hawaiian- www.RealEstateDesignOnLine.com tel.+1.808.344.1264 Kimo Stowell Copyright ©2009
Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, 2009;
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In celebration of Maoli Arts Month (MAMo), Bishop Museum will host the Native Hawaiian Arts Market & Keiki Day; co-sponsored with the PAI Foundation. The 4th Annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market and Keiki Arts Festival will feature over 40 Native Hawaiian visual artists, from fine arts to contemporary craftwork. Highly collectible and of extraordinary quality, featured works will include feather work, silk scarves, turned bowls, carved images, decorated gourds, weaponry, and weaving.
There will be demonstrations throughout the day with workshops, food, entertainment, as well as, arts and crafts for the keiki.
Reduced Admission Rate of $3.00 for kama'āina and military; otherwise, regular admission rates apply - $15.95 Adults; $12.95 Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+); Children (3 & under) and Bishop Museum members Free.
For more information, visit www.bishopmuseum.org
Here is our latest Real Estate merchandising project in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii. We replaced most of the lighting, installed Berber carpeting, laminate floors(bamboo), replaced the kitchen counter-top, replaced the kitchen sink, repainted the cabinets, inside and out, replaced bathroom vanity, refurbished the furniture, and staged the property.
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JDS Consulting- Staging Hawaii nei! Providing Real Estate Merchandising services including: Home Staging, Interior Decor, Turn Key, Landscaping, Remodeling, & Open House Hosting. Visit our Blog: Questions for Kimo: Decor Design & all things Hawaiian- www.RealEstateDesignOnLine.com tel.+1.808.344.1264 Kimo Stowell Copyright ©2009
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Honolulu Real Estate Merchandising Services including: Home Staging & Interior Decorating. Specializing in Hawaiian & Pacific Rim landscaping, remodeling, turn key services, marketing & MLS photos
JDS CONSULTING:
We are a collective of independent contractors who maintain employment in the Real Estate industry as Realtors, Realtor Associates, Investors, as well as, Home Stagers, Professional Artists and Interior Decorators. Together we offer Real Estate merchandising services to those who lack the time and wherewith all to effectively merchandise their Real Estate.
Kimo Stowell is president of JDS Consulting and has experience in finance and design. Kimo serves on the Board of Directors for the Gold Coast Neighborhood Association and is a part time actor and vocalist. Kimo has appeared on Lost, Beyond the Break, National Geographic, and Dante's Cove and performs with the vocal ensemble Zamar at Unity Church in Diamond Head. Kimo is a Volunteer at the Unity Church Bread of Life Kitchen and the historic Hawaii Theater.
JDS Consulting: Provides Real Estate Merchandising services in the following: Home Staging, Virtual Staging, Interior Decorating, Redesign, Remodeling, Turn Key Services, Virtual Tours, Curb Appeal Makeovers, Open House Hosting, and MLS Photography.
DESIGN LAB:
Design Lab is a service of JDS Consulting offering our clients the opportunity to see before they buy. We use digital technology to produce visual renderings of our proposals so that design choices can be made quickly and with certainty.
Creating visuals for our clients takes away the guess work and time required to explain design ideas."Painting" walls and arranging furniture in digital renderings allows home owners the ability to see the concept before they commit to it; reducing client anxiety.
In the past clients would often toil over design choices, with the endless selection of swatches, paint chips, and material samples. Finding the right furniture meant many hours spent in furniture stores and design show rooms which inevitably slowed the process down. Changes to patterns or style choices often meant hours of additional work for everyone but when you have just moved into a new home, who wants to wait months for a sofa?
We provide all the information required to purchase direct from the supplier: Item number, price, color, name, size, etc. We also provide substitute suggestions should items become unavailable.
Design Lab can save you time, money, and the overwhelming feeling that comes with making the right design choices. Welcome to the 21st Century of design.
JDS Consulting can design interior and exterior spaces to suit your individual style and tastes. We can provide multiple looks to choose from varying colors, accessories, and design styles.
TESTIMONIALS:
"I would have never thought to arrange the furniture in this way, but it works great and John, uses the room everyday now"
Redesign Clients John & Linda S. Saratoga Springs NY
"They completely decorated our beach front three bedroom condo in 10 days, wow what a difference. It has such an elegant feeling, we went from lawn chairs in the living room to Hollywood almost overnight"
Interior Decorating Clients Red & Sylvia VH, Hudson FL
"I went away for the weekend and I came back to something absolutely fabulous, and they took care of my dog too"
Interior Decorating Client Anne M C, Ka'a'awa HI
"Wow, what a transformation"
Staging Client David G, Kailua HI
"My family and I thoroughly enjoyed your choices and layout plans for our apartment. Now I have a guide as I shop which should make furniture shopping more efficient and less daunting. Thank you for keeping yourself available to us. I'll be sure to keep you updated. You have been wonderful to work with and I wish you much continued success! E malama pono,"
Design Lab Client Stephanie A, Nu'uanu HI
He mea pau 'ole ke aloha
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