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DHR is found in many of the world's most exclusive getaways. As I wrote this post I realized that our shopping guide could also be used as a travel resource for those seeking a little bit of indulgence. Part I: Hawai'i
Let's start with the subdued island of Lana'i, the perfect spot to muddle your way through a couple of days of jet lag. The Four Seasons Manele Bay is situated on one of Hawai'i's most picturesque bays; sparkling white sand set against a peacock blue Pacific Ocean. Take in the view (or a snooze) under one of the pool's yellow umbrellas or rehab during one of the spa's signature treatments such as the cooling ti-leaf wrap.
Now that you're settled, let's head to the brand new Kapalua Spa on Maui to get ready for some hot yoga overlooking Kapalua Bay or maybe if you still need another day or two; a healing bath immersed in calming ali'i kula lavender. This 30,000 square foot Hawaiian spa heaven is the ultimate retreat set amidst Maui's most luxurious resort community.
Relaxed and ready to experience a bit of Honolulu's more urban indulgences, head to the affluent suburb of Kahala on O'ahu's southeast shore, where you'll find the chic kiosk of Riches Hawaii. Located in trendy Kahala Mall near Starbuck's and Godiva thank goodness; owner, Lo Kaimuloa, often carries local designer goods that are not found anywhere else on the island. If you're in the mood to see "whose" in town, grab a bite to eat at the celeb magnet haven of the Kahala Resort where you'll find BECCA Beach, a new boutique catering to the island's fashionistas. Mrs. Ozzy Osbourne recently picked up a DHR silk wrap for herself at BECCA Beach. Mahalo, Sharon!
If a timeless classic is on your list, head to the vintage oceanfront delight that is the Halekulani Resort. High tea on the verandah? Check. Our aqua silk pareau is a signature item at the spa's boutique and our silk wraps are given to VIP guests to wear during treatments. Makes sense as silk is known as a healing natural fiber.
With shopping bags in tow, head to the verdant home of the Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa for some lokahi; unity, harmony and balance. End your Hawaiian journey with a lomi lomi or pohaku warm stone massage in one of the spa's open air bungalows. As they say, the closer you are to nature, the closer you are to discovering yourself.
Mahalo, Thank You, Terima Kasih
The Balinese don't keep "gratitude journals" or need to be reminded about the power of positive thinking. Thanks in part to their strong Hindu faith, they live and breathe the practice of being thankful - not just once a week or once a day, but several times throughout the day. Their culture has remained intact despite the popularity of the island and they continue to offer prayer morning, noon and night accompanied by beautiful little offerings; flower petals, burning incense, bits of rice and candy, maybe a coin, all held in a small woven basket.
One of our resolutions this year at Diamond Head Road is to find more ways to give back to the people who make a positive difference. We welcome your requests for product donations that might help the success of your fundraiser or silent auction. Currently, we support several charities throughout Hawaii including Hanahou'oli School, the financial aid program of Punahou School, North Hawaii Hospice, The Outdoor Circle and we recently accepted a new donation inquiry for 2010 from the Lyon Arboretum in Honolulu.
In a fashion sense, we try our best to be respectful about our impact on the earth and her residents. All of our clothing and accessories are produced by Balinese artists whose families have worked with silk for several generations. The boutique factory in which the manufacturing takes place is family run and certified by UNICEF. Our clothing is 100-percent silk; considered a naturally environmentally friendly fiber as it requires no pesticide use.
The island of Bali offers many ways in which residents, visitors and admirers can contribute to help make life better for everyone. There is a fantastic curbside recycling program run by Eco-Bali that residents can sign up to use for as little as $5/month. Or you can make a difference in the life of a local Balinese child by donating to Green School - an innovative (and gorgeous) campus started by John and Cynthia Hardy of the world famous John Hardy jewelry line. Twenty-percent of their students are Balinese children attending on full scholarships.
Our Favorite Restaurant! There's no question that the hands down winner of our favorite restaurant; especially for the mind blowing chocolate desserts goes to the Casa Luna Restaurant located in the bustling mountain town of Ubud. Chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence, flourless chocolate cake - you name it, they make it and along with the ambiance, it's magical! Built on a lush, steep ravine; Casa Luna is the successful dream child of powerhouse Bali expat, Janet De Neefe, who arrived on the island in 1974 and has built an iconic empire. Visit Casa Luna
Celebrating in Singapore
Everything you've heard about the island of Singapore is absolutely true: impeccably clean and modern, everyday citizens walking around dressed to the nines. a subway system that is unbelievably enjoyable and entertaining, the epitome of a shopper's paradise.
Let's start with Changi Airport: a tourist destination in and of itself: catch the latest movie, enjoy a massage, take a swim or peruse the stunning collection of indoor orchids and sunflowers; or in our case since we are here during "festive season"; gawk at over the top Christmas decorations: cherry red ornaments taller than Stanley, oversized and beautifully wrapped gifts lining the baggage claim luggage belt, pine trimmings and wreaths everywhere you turn.
Our first day in Singapore was marred only by the taxi drivers as they don't know a thing about where places are located. As it was our first day, we did not have an exact address of the restaurant where we planned to meet a friend. Of course, I assumed the taxi driver would know where P.S. Cafe is located since it seems to be a pretty well-known spot. Boy, was I wrong. Luckily, we all shared the most delectable (and huge!) wedge of chocolate cake in history, so the ill-fated taxi experience soon faded away.
The best way to get around Singapore is the subway system. Again, you would be hard-pressed to find even a candy wrapper on the ground. People just don't litter here. There is a S$500 fine imposed on anyone caught drinking or eating in most areas of the subway and there are video cameras everywhere. (Although Bristow has had his sippy cup in hand several times and no one looked at us twice.)
I'm sure all the rules and regulations must drive the local teenagers batty, but as a mom of two young children, the clean atmosphere is a dream. Not only is the subway easy to maneuver, air-conditioned and safe; the shopping is nothing short of sensational. We're talking Bobbi Brown underground, European bakeries and Japanese pastry shops at every turn, handmade spa products by Lemongrass House and every other wonderful food and product concoction you can think of.
On New Year's Eve, we woke the kids up at 9 p.m. and headed to Swissotel The Stamford near the Marina District which boasts the highest restaurant in Asia at 70 stories tall. The atmosphere was cozy, elegant, conducive to bringing the kids and incredibly festive. The streets were so jam packed after the fireworks with thousands of revelers that we jumped in a ric shaw home to top off the night.
Happy New Year - we wish you the very best in 2010! xoxo
Inspirational Woman of 2009
Melati Erhart was the very first face of DHR back in 2007 when we launched the company. Melati epitomizes the DHR woman - one who strives for balance in her life - not easy to do as we all know. At 33, she is a top model in Bali where it is not uncommon to walk into a resort and see her life size image on the wall of a boutique or peppered throughout a beautiful spa guide.
Not only is she extremely busy with her modeling career but she is also an active mother of two young daughters, an accomplished batik artist, jewelry designer and business owner of a popular jewelry shop in the heart of Seminyak; Bali’s trendy shopping mecca.
Melati was born and raised on the island of Bali, Indonesia in a large family of nine children and credits her mother as a guiding figure in her life. “My mother raised all nine of us and never seemed to let the chaos get to her. We were not well-off and sometimes she would go without eating for a day or two just to make sure there was enough for my brothers and sisters. Whenever life seems tough, I think of her and it helps to keep things in perspective.”
Melati and her Austrian husband, Georg, take advantage of all that Bali has to offer and enjoy family Sundays at Ku De Ta, an internationally renowned hot spot located on the beach in Seminyak. Their favorite restaurants include Naught Nuri’s and Ary’s Warung in Ubud, sunsets at Rock Bar, the Ayana Resort, in Nusa Dua and La Lucciola in Seminyak.
We are so inspired by Melati’s determination to balance family, career and creative passion that we have named one of our new 2010 summer dresses after her. The Melati dress epitomizes her carefree island-inspired style and will be launched this spring.
Global Vibe the spirit of Diamond Head Road
We are so excited to introduce Big Island model, athlete and funny girl; Corinne Gold - as the new face of DHR for 2010!
Corinne has already made a name for herself in the modeling world and is a familiar face in the popular sportswear catalog; Athleta. She's off to Panama in January for her first international assignment!
Corinne embodies the international look of DHR - that hard to place global vibe that could be Hawaii, Bali, Spain, Tahiti, Los Angeles, Costa Rica…anywhere that we all dream to be. Congratulations, Corinne - we look forward to seeing more of you during the upcoming new year!
Living in Sanur
Four months ago, our family moved here from Hawaii not knowing much about the island of Bali or where we would settle down. We spent the first month hopping from hotel to hotel in areas like Ubud, Seminyak, and Jimbaran. By the end of that month, we were all exhausted and desperate to find a place to call home.
We decided to put a deposit down on a really beautiful house in Jimbaran within walking distance to the beach even though the town didn't totally fit our family's needs. As it was a new house and needed one more week to be completed, a friend offered his house in Sanur for us to hunker down while he was away on business. To be honest, I hadn't given Sanur too much respect or allowed the time to explore it due to all of the negative things I had read on the web: boring, nothing to do, crummy beach, etc. Read More …
Skinny Scarves The perfect gift for him & her
Happy Holidays from Diamond Head Road! As a little extra something for all our loyal fans, we have included a beautiful fabric covered gift box for all chiffon cover ups and skinny scarves. Our goal is to help you save time and money over the holidays while enjoying and sharing one of the most luxurious products on the planet!
Chocolate is Good For You
It has been almost four months since our family arrived on the island of Bali. I have to say that I'm already feeling like a local. I know where to go for the best cup of coffee, freshest grilled mahi mahi, shadiest spot on the beach, and even the best place to buy diapers in bulk.
There's no question that the hands down winner of our favorite restaurant; especially for the mind blowing chocolate desserts goes to the Casa Luna Restaurant located in the bustling mountain town of Ubud. Chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence, flourless chocolate cake - you name it, they make it and along with the ambiance, it's magical!
Built on a lush, steep ravine; Casa Luna is the successful dream child of powerhouse Bali expat, Janet De Neefe, who arrived on the island in 1974 and has built an iconic empire that includes two fabulous restaurants (Casa Luna & Indus), a world famous cooking school, and a charming hotel in downtown Ubud called the Honeymoon Guesthouses. She is the author of a delicious book called "Fragrant Rice" and also spearheaded the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival which is gaining tremendous momentum. Last October, the festival attracted internationally acclaimed guest writers including Fatima Bhutto and Wole Soyinka.
My New Uniform
Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I am LIVING in our new mini-dress!
As a dress or tunic top, they really do epitomize the DHR lifestyle; comfortable luxe.
I wish I had thought of this little dress when I was pregnant - I would have lived in them as dresses in the beginning; tops and skirts when things started to get out of control!
Last night, I wore the sage tunic over white linen pants with my silver Bernardo thong sandals…I am addicted!
