10% happier

10% happier

i absolutely love to read but finding time makes for a rare occurrence, so when i do i usually head for john grisham or the late dominick dunne who is hands down my favorite writer....
signs

signs

i grew up with a father that was fascinated by the “supernatural” and all things metaphysical. not in a creepy dark way, just very in tune and incredibly ahead of his time. turns out i...
walking streets - gig harbor, wa

walking streets - gig harbor, wa

i love the pacific northwest. there’s just something romantic about it, whether it’s the weather or just the vibe. i know the rain must be weary but i know two very happy people who hail...
introducing... kai*rose eau de parfum

introducing... kai*rose eau de parfum

anyone who’s been around me the past year has seen me kick this company into high gear. we’ve just launched our second scent, kai*rose, with expansions quickly following our first offering of perfume oil. considering...
trippin'

trippin'

it’s nuts how fast this summer went! and i for one wish it would last for just a bit longer.   take a look at what the kai team was up to these last few...
whistle while you work

whistle while you work

recently there’s been quite a bit of roadwork around here. driving into the office is slightly more lengthy than usual. the sit and wait for other cars, trying to get to work on time…it can...
my heart will go on

my heart will go on

we recently went to the ronald reagan library to see the titanic exhibit. never having been before, i was stunned by the beauty and serenity you feel immediately upon entering the grounds along with a...
with love from shanghai

with love from shanghai

this kitty’s name should be lucky! funny things always happen the way they’re supposed to and when they’re supposed to. our new intern has quite the soft spot for our four legged friends, me too....
what are you waiting for?

what are you waiting for?

honestly, we gather, we save, we wait. for what? the right time, the perfect event, a black tie dinner? but think about it, we have no idea what tomorrow might bring so use the good...
a multi-layered kai story

a multi-layered kai story

it’s been over 20 something years since i decided to turn my little creation into a business. as far as the business end of business goes, i knew basically nothing. what i did know was...
tokyo a go-go

tokyo a go-go

i have a few friends who are addicted to all things japan. from anime to kid robot and everything in between including the harajuku girls made famous by the song of the same name. japan...
summer must-haves

summer must-haves

well, we've passed the july 4th holiday and summer is in full swing but that doesn't mean you don't have time to enjoy a few of my new favorite warm weather finds. my husband recently...