Apartment Inspiration

The last few months have provided a lot of change for me, in particular my living situation.  After downsizing from a large house to a small apartment it got me thinking about the furniture I had, as well as the furniture I may still need now that I am living in a different space.  Thankfully, my friends at CSN Stores must have read my mind because one thing I've been doing some research on is corner TV stands . If you are not familiar with CSN Stores, not only do they have a great selection of corner TV stands, but they have everything you need to make your house or your apartment really feel like your home.  Take a look at their website for more ideas.

Be on the lookout for a giveaway on my blog courtesy of CSN stores in the near future.  Happy 2011!

Students: Need an Apartment to Rent in Waikiki?

How's this for a sign of the times? Hawaiian Island Homes announced last week that it will take over management of two low-rise apartment hotels in Waikiki and rent them to students.
The 70-unit Hawaiiana Hotel and 77-unit Whitesands Hotel will be managed by Hawaiian Student Suites, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Island Homes.

The rooms are 300 square feet studios with a kitchen and bathroom and open to registered students with leases available by semester, on an annual bases and during the summer. The leases will start the week before the University of Hawaii' s fall semester starts on Aug. 22. The Beachwalk Dorm at the Hawaiiana Hotel, has priced a bed in a double room at $595 per month and $925 per month for a studio, single occupancy.

Rates at the Whitesands are $925 per month for a studio, single occupancy, $395 to $595 per month based on double occupancy, and $425 to $495 per month based on triple occupancy. As is the usual standard, a security deposit, application fee and criminal background check are required.

What you may not know is that Hawaiian Student Suites currently operate dorms at Kalo Terrace, Waikiki West, Tradewinds Mauka, and Ala Moana Towers, offering more than 700 dorm beds for student rentals. So great news for students with the announcement of these new apartments, soon to be available. I used to live in Waikiki and I LOVED it! If I was a student at UH, I think I would have loved it even more! Visit Hawaiian Island Homes for more information and to sign up for one of these great apartments.

Finally - The First Post on Natalani!

This blog has been in the making for some time now. But finally I am ready to publish. This blog will be about Hawaii and everything that makes it special and unique. I was lucky enough to live in Hawaii (not to mention a number of vacations) and also met my husband there. So for me, Hawaii has a special place in my heart, and although I am not living there right now - I plan to get back there. Not sure quite how yet, but I have made a promise to myself that I will do what I have to so I get back to the land I love. I can't quite describe the way Hawaii makes me feel - but I have never felt so at peace with myself and my life as when I lived there. I hope by writing regularly about the things that I love about Hawaii, it will help me to explain why it is my home and my readers will understand why I need to go back!

I hope to look back on this first post one day and see that I have accomplished what I set out to do - and that is to share with people the best things about Hawaii, and to finally be writing this blog from my own beach house on Oahu!

I want to thank my friend and colleague - Jordana Bruner - who helped me get this set up. She has an awesome blog - http://www.clutch22.com/ so be sure to check it out! Thanks Jordie you rock!