Life + Culture

Preserving Culture Amidst Progress In Kona

A local man's quest to share what he has Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Anna Velichko For over seven decades, Uncle Reggie Lee has called the Kona Coast of the Big Island home. Born in 1950 in Kailua-Kona, Uncle Reggie comes from a family whose roots in the region stretch back generations. Both, his mother's and father's ancestors, held prominent positions in local communities, with his grandfather serving as a respected lawyer and judge in Kailua-Kona town for many years. Uncle...

Food + Beverage

Kona Wine Market

Serving the Kona community for more than 27 years Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Anna Velichko Now situated in its third location, Kona Wine Market has doubled its space and tripled its revenues since relocating to Old Industrial from its previous spot in Kona Commons 10 years ago.    The move came when new owners Sterling and Schel Leatherman took over operations in 2014 and took advantage of an opportunity to expand the bottle shop’s size, along with its offerings, while...

Home + Design

Choices That Make Your Home

Avoiding the common mistakes of kitchen and bathroom design Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Alexandra Rowe Photo Each piece of natural stone is unique, just like your home. Thus, choosing the right material is a decision you should not take lightly. Christian Coetzee, owner of Stone Solutions – a company that has served Hawai’i for almost 20 years – shares how to avoid the most common mistakes when bringing your home designs to life.  To start, you should decide in what...

Home + Design

Building A Sanctuary

The surprising secrets behind Mark de Reus' world-class homes Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Joe Fletcher For most of us, the luxury homes along the Kona Coast represent a world we will never touch. But for Mark de Reus, they stand as monuments to his passion, creativity, and love for the Big Island and nature. Each home represents a beautiful story of collaboration and unity between the designer, client, and the land. “It's like their hands and our hands are in the same clay...