Island Living

A Maui island magazine included with Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine. Gardening tips, beautiful Maui homes, island flora and fauna & more.

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Real Estate Trends 2013

Mary Ann Fitch, a top realtor on Maui discusses the current real estate market on Maui and how it is expanding with increased building and property land sales throughout all parts of the island.

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real estate trends

Bringing it Home

We asked Rob Shelton to share his local-market expertise and some tried-and-true tips for sellers and buyers.
indoor plants

A Garden Indoors

We talk to a local expert in caring for indoor plants.

Space: The Final Frontier

We explore options to redesign a closet with the help of a professional.
Hawaii home maintenance

Designing for the Elements

Expert advice for Hawai‘i-proofing your home.
chicken tinola recipe

What Do You Do with a Green Papaya?

What do you do with a green papaya? Our dining editor uses the fruit in chicken tinola soup and green papaya salad - recipes included!
maui shopping gift ideas

Colors to Fall For

Vibrant hues for your autumn home.
Upcycling

Upcycling

Turn trash into treasure with three "upcycling" DIY projects.
maui designer cabinet maker

Chairman of the Board

When it comes to custom cabinetry, Eddie Takayesu and his team have it nailed.
xmas tree truck

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Warren McCord and his wife, Helen, plant about 2,000 Monterey pines at their Kula Botanical Gardens to supply maui with Christmas trees every year.
Haiku house

Keepers of History

The first thing you notice is a generous white split-rail rambling along the roadside, offering tantalizing glimpses of smooth green lawns, majestic old shade trees, and a pretty white gazebo where lemonade might be served on a hot summer’s day...
Hawaiian plants

Grounded in Culture

The culture of ancient Hawaiʻi was deeply rooted in nature. It still is—thanks to places like Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
garden makeover

A Garden-Variety Makeover

Before and after at Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi’s Wailuku headquarters.
Maui Hula Home Remodel

Translated into Hawaiian

Renovations give an Upcountry dwelling an island sense of place.
Jennifer Edwards and Eric Littlejohn

Dynamic Duo

A Q&A with realtors Jennifer Edwards and Eric Littlejohn
amazing jungle shower

The Outdoor Shower

When was the last time you bathed out of doors, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, watching the wind dance in the trees, or the stars play hide-and-seek with the clouds?
Paia Maui beachfront home

A Home by the Sea

Location gives this beach home the privacy of a seaside retreat, even though it’s only a stroll away from the bustle of Pā‘ia town.

Solar Q&A

Hawai‘i's subtropical latitude and abundant sunshine make solar power an obvious energy choice, but factors like proximity to the ocean create specific challenges. That’s why it's important to hire seasoned professionals.
Maui real estate for sale

Featured Real Estate Listings

Check out gorgeous Maui properties in the fall 2014 Maui real estate listings.
great finds

Great Finds: Home Accessories

Styling your home? Make your statement with accessories that shine.
carrots

How Does Your Garden Grow?

This growing guide helps Maui residents determine the best vegetables within their area. From Upcountry to the West Side, there is a perfect bulb for you.
wedding rings

Ring Around Aloha

Flaunt your passion for each other--and Hawai'i--with tropically inspired custom wedding sets by island designers
maui home

Rock the Halls

This Kula home is a showcase of marble and stone–and rocks for holiday parties.
island kitchen

Island Kitchens

From classic plantation style to south shore tech, three fabulous kitchens . . . custom designed for maximum function, beauty and easy island lifestyle.
hawaiian forests

Guardians of the Watershed

We celebrate The Nature Conservancy's thirty years in Hawai'i with a visit to its crown jewel, Waikamoi cloud forest.

Honolua Bay

A Maui surf photographer's 50-year love affair  Story and photographs by Erik Aeder My high school notebooks were filled with sketches of perfect tropical bays I...

Perfect Day on Maui

Waihee hike

Wailuku Attractions + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of central Maui on this perfect day in Wailuku tour.

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