It’s all in the soil

Kona Coffee, cultivated in the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the most expensive coffees in the world!  They say it’s all in the soil….and if you read my last post, you may know why.  The combination of the weather and the porous, mineral-rich VOLCANIC soil is what creates such favorable coffee growing conditions.  Since my hubby loves his coffee, this was a fun stop during our trip to the Big Island.  We took a tour of Greenwell Farms and here are some of our photos…along with some fun facts.  For instance, did you know that coffee is actually a fruit?

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Coffee starts out like this…growing on a tree.  It forms a flower and then a cherry.

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The cherries are stripped down to a bean, removing the fruit.  Next, the beans are dried.

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Lastly, the beans are roasted and coffee is created.

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Ready to enjoy and of course, to buy…Yum, Yum Coffee!

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For more information on Kona Coffee, please visit the Greenwell Farms website.  Have a great, Caffinated or De-caffinated day!

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Aloha Big Island

The most commonly known and used Hawaiian word is Aloha, meaning Hello, Goodbye and with Love and Affection.  Since we have arrived here in Hawaii, we have heard this word used many times and in each way.  So as we say Aloha to the Big Island today, I wanted to share some DAY style shots as the sun was setting in Waikoloa.  Have a wonderful evening/day wherever you may be…more to come tomorrow.

Also, I have FINALLY joined INSTAGRAM and have posted a picture from the beginning of our next adventure!  Please find me @WrinkledChiffon to follow along!

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Ironing Out the Details:

Blouse – WHBM, Similar
Skirt – Gifted, Similar here and here  LAST SEEN HERE
Belt – J. CREW, Similar here and here
Earrings – Old, Similar on ETSY at Katie Bartels
BraceletsALEX and ANI Initial Bangles (mine are GBE); Vintage, Similar; Gifted, Similar here and here
WatchMICHAEL KORS
Flower in Hair – Fresh from Hawaii, Similar
SunglassesMARC by MARC JACOBS
SandalsSAM EDELMAN
Bag – Gifted, Similar  LAST SEEN HERE

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Grace Versus the Volcano

After one train, three flights and a long cab ride, we arrived in Hawaii Monday night and what an exciting two days it has been.  It’s my first time visiting Hawaii and I couldn’t be more excited…what a beautiful place to visit…especially over Valentine’s Day!  Today we ventured out on an 11-hour tour of Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.  Here are some shots from our day…

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