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Koa for Future Generations of Hawaii
The popularity of koa wood has never been greater. This beautiful wood is endemic to Hawaii and known for its deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has a...
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Koa for Future Generations of Hawaii
The popularity of koa wood has never been greater. This beautiful wood is endemic to Hawaii and known for its deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has a rich heritage in Hawaii, and is still most highly revered, and a sacred wood.
Hawaii Koa Wood – From Weapons to Watches
For anyone who has been to Hawaii, you know that Koa wood is highly revered as the wood of the monarchs and the ali’i. Koa wood grows only in Hawaii....
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Hawaii Koa Wood – From Weapons to Watches
For anyone who has been to Hawaii, you know that Koa wood is highly revered as the wood of the monarchs and the ali’i. Koa wood grows only in Hawaii. It was the wood used by the warriors of King Kamehameha, the Great, to create canoes and weapons. In later years, Hawaiian used Koa for many daily functions, carving long tree trunks in Koa surfboards and even creating bowls, called umeke, for serving food. Of course, some of the finest stringed instruments like guitars and ukulele are made by master craftsmen with Koa wood.
Great Gifts For Dad And Gifts For Men
Dad always loves things made of wood. But how many wooden decoy ducks can a guy actually use? This Christmas, give the man in your life an innovative gift made...
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Great Gifts For Dad And Gifts For Men
Dad always loves things made of wood. But how many wooden decoy ducks can a guy actually use? This Christmas, give the man in your life an innovative gift made from wood. The most popular gift this season is a wood watch. The best wood watches are made with solid wood links, not veneers on metal. The newest wood watches self-winding,
Innovative New Wood Watch Styles in Moon Phase ...
For the style-conscious, having a wood watch is no longer good enough. There are lots of cheap looking wood watches that look like Playskool toy watches we buy for our...
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Innovative New Wood Watch Styles in Moon Phase and Mother of Pearl
For the style-conscious, having a wood watch is no longer good enough. There are lots of cheap looking wood watches that look like Playskool toy watches we buy for our kids. Or, some wood watches made by new companies look like something Fred Flintstone would wear bowling.
Koa Makes the Perfect Gift
Hand-crafted gifts made with wood are always appreciated more than stuff made in offshore factories using cheap plastic and steel. But, that does not mean you have to sacrifice great...
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Koa Makes the Perfect Gift
Hand-crafted gifts made with wood are always appreciated more than stuff made in offshore factories using cheap plastic and steel. But, that does not mean you have to sacrifice great style and innovation.
Koa Sets the Trend in Hawaiian Jewelry
Forget the puka shells or the old fashioned wave pendants that your grandmother bought in Hawaii. Today, the hottest trend inHawaiian jewelry in wood – KOA wood, to be exact. Koa...
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Koa Sets the Trend in Hawaiian Jewelry
Forget the puka shells or the old fashioned wave pendants that your grandmother bought in Hawaii. Today, the hottest trend inHawaiian jewelry in wood – KOA wood, to be exact. Koa grows only in Hawaii and has beautiful swirling grain patterns unseen in any other wood.
Wood Watches Keep Innovating – Don’t Get Left B...
Wood watches are all the rage. For the past three years, companies like Martin & MacArthur and Tense have led the way in creating great new styles of wood watches. These two companies...
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Wood Watches Keep Innovating – Don’t Get Left Behind
Wood watches are all the rage. For the past three years, companies like Martin & MacArthur and Tense have led the way in creating great new styles of wood watches. These two companies are the leaders in innovative new designs in wood watches.
Guide to Buying a Wood Watch
The biggest trend in wrist watches is the wood watch. There are several companies that now offer wood watches online and in retail stores. Many of them look cool, but...
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Guide to Buying a Wood Watch
The biggest trend in wrist watches is the wood watch. There are several companies that now offer wood watches online and in retail stores. Many of them look cool, but buyer beware! There are lots of imitators that do not sell a reliable time piece worth the investment. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when buying a wooden watch.
New Koa Furniture Collection Introduced
Martin & MacArthur, the premier Koa furniture maker of Hawaii, recently introduced a new collection of fine Koa furniture, inspired by the grand dame of Hawaiian resorts, the Moana Surfrider.
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New Koa Furniture Collection Introduced
Martin & MacArthur, the premier Koa furniture maker of Hawaii, recently introduced a new collection of fine Koa furniture, inspired by the grand dame of Hawaiian resorts, the Moana Surfrider.
Automatic, Self-Winding Koa Watch Sets the New ...
The biggest development in precision timepieces comes from the middle of the Pacific Ocean in Honolulu Hawaii. Local Hawaii company Martin & MacArthur is introducing the first-ever automatic watch made with individually carved Koa links.
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Automatic, Self-Winding Koa Watch Sets the New Standard
The biggest development in precision timepieces comes from the middle of the Pacific Ocean in Honolulu Hawaii. Local Hawaii company Martin & MacArthur is introducing the first-ever automatic watch made with individually carved Koa links.
Too Cool For School – Hot Koa Fashions For Back...
What are the hot trends on campus this Fall? The next generation is thinking “green” and more interested in items made from sustainable, renewable resources. They believe plastics and metal...
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Too Cool For School – Hot Koa Fashions For Back-To-School
What are the hot trends on campus this Fall? The next generation is thinking “green” and more interested in items made from sustainable, renewable resources. They believe plastics and metal are for “old people” in their ‘30’s.
Koa Watches Creating a Buzz among Millennials
Just when you thought the wrist watch was dead, the latest must-have item for Generation Y is an eco-friendly Koa watch, made with wood grown only in Hawaii. At last count, there were...
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Koa Watches Creating a Buzz among Millennials
Just when you thought the wrist watch was dead, the latest must-have item for Generation Y is an eco-friendly Koa watch, made with wood grown only in Hawaii. At last count, there were only 27 people in the world who do not carry a mobile phone. I heard that Apple gives an iPhone to newborns in the delivery room. Kids learn to tell time by clicking an on-off switch.
Martin & MacArthur is the Fine Furniture Maker ...
At a time when many classic furniture companies across America have closed shop or sent all production to China, there is one company in Hawaii that is expanding and continues...
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Martin & MacArthur is the Fine Furniture Maker of Hawaii
At a time when many classic furniture companies across America have closed shop or sent all production to China, there is one company in Hawaii that is expanding and continues to make all of its fine furniture in Hawaii.
Dads Love Wood. Give Him What He Wants.
Father’s Day is always tougher than Mother’s Day. Mom always loves the same stuff – perfume, flowers, and a mushy card. But Dad is a different story. To my Dad, Old...
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Dads Love Wood. Give Him What He Wants.
Father’s Day is always tougher than Mother’s Day. Mom always loves the same stuff – perfume, flowers, and a mushy card. But Dad is a different story. To my Dad, Old Spice is about all the perfume he can stand, and that’s only when he has to go to church on Sundays. And as for the mushy card, I think my Dad would cry, wondering what’s gotten into his son!
Make Mom Happy with a Hand-Crafted Koa Gift
Remember how Mom proudly displayed your grade school paintings on the refrigerator? Chances are you never became another Rembrandt. But, your Mom still loves things that are individually hand-crafted, rather...
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Make Mom Happy with a Hand-Crafted Koa Gift
Remember how Mom proudly displayed your grade school paintings on the refrigerator? Chances are you never became another Rembrandt. But, your Mom still loves things that are individually hand-crafted, rather than bought in some big department store. This year, give Mom a gift that is actually made in Hawaii by fine local craftsmen using Koa, the beautiful wood of King Kamehameha and other Hawaiian monarchs.
Mother’s Day is Coming. Plan Now.
Mother’s Day is May 12. This year, give Mom the gift of Koa. Koa is the beautiful hardwood that grows only in Hawaii. Years ago, Koa was reserved for use by...
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Mother’s Day is Coming. Plan Now.
Mother’s Day is May 12. This year, give Mom the gift of Koa. Koa is the beautiful hardwood that grows only in Hawaii. Years ago, Koa was reserved for use by the Kings and Queens of Hawaii. No one else could own it. So, it’s only fitting that your Mom -- the queen of your heart -- deserves Koa on Mother’s Day.
Trend Watch: Pacific Blue is the “Must-Have” Re...
The hottest trend color in resorts for Spring-Summer 2013 is what insiders call “Pacific Blue.” This is not the typical Navy Blue of conservative business attire. Pacific Blue is a soft, engaging color that...
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Trend Watch: Pacific Blue is the “Must-Have” Resort Color for Sprin...
The hottest trend color in resorts for Spring-Summer 2013 is what insiders call “Pacific Blue.” This is not the typical Navy Blue of conservative business attire. Pacific Blue is a soft, engaging color that reflects the boundless ocean and blue sky horizons. With the upturn in the U.S. stock market and economy, the world is ready for a simpler, softer palette that evokes optimism and hope.The style watch color of Pacific Blue can be seen across several categories in perennial warm-weather havens like Miami, Hawaii, and San Diego.
How To Buy A Wood Watch?
There are a lot of wood watches for sale these days. But, let the buyer beware. Not all wood watches are made with the same quality. Many wood watch manufacturers do not...
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How To Buy A Wood Watch?
There are a lot of wood watches for sale these days. But, let the buyer beware. Not all wood watches are made with the same quality. Many wood watch manufacturers do not guarantee the workmanship of their watches.
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