PĀʻIA Pāʻia, you were such a labor of love but you really came through! I could begin to describe Pāʻia as a beachy Haight-Ashbury, but in no way does that encapsulate the deep aloha felt through this historic town. Illustrating this was bittersweet, as I’ve found so many things have changed from the Pāʻia I knew as a little girl. My aunty’s lei shop Kaui’s Florist, Charley’s, the general store…and way too many more to mention are dearly missed. But I felt it was important to appreciate the town for what it is now, as it continues to change quickly.  Mahalo to Wings Hawaii for supporting local artists…this gorgeous boutique is renowned for its carefully curated and hand sewn/embroidered clothing, precious gem stones, and homage to the mermaid in all of us.