Bring these Traditional Hawaiian Flowers Home

Many people love to decorate their homes with tropical Hawaiian flower print fabrics and art, but why? And what do these Hawaiian flowers traditionally mean?

Plumeria:  Hawaiian Leis are most frequently made from the beautiful and fragrant blossoms of plumeria.  Plumeria traditionally symbolize perfection and new beginnings.  They are also sometimes called frangipani and bloom either in bright pink or a cream color with a distinct and sweet smell.

Hibiscus:  The hibiscus is a showy and brightly colored flower that signifies delicate beauty.  It's also the state flower of Hawaii.  It is widely poplular in Hawaii and beyond and can be worn to show whether the wearer is single or already in a romantic relationship.  If a lady is wearing a hibiscus bloom behind her left ear, that means she is attached and is not looking to attract a man... so guys be advised.  If a lady is wearing the bloom behind her right ear she's signifying that she is single and may be open to romantic pursuit.

Bird of Paradise:  The Bird of Paradise is indigenous to Hawaii and is well known for it's unusual striking shape and it's bold orange color.  Native Hawaiians call the Li'ipoe meaning "little globe".  These are popular in flower arrangements, art, and fabric prints as they help to create an exotic tropical atmosphere in home decor.

Dean Miller Hot Tropic Print

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New Hawaiian Bedding Fabric Added

Dean Miller Surf Bedding has added a new Hawaiian fabric design to it's already stellar line-up of Surf and Hawaiian themed home decor. This Polynesian themed design, DM416 - Hana House, is a classic Hawaiian design perfect to let the aloha in any home. The word Hana is a name of Hawaiian origin, and its meaning is "Flower, or Blossom."

Hana House by Dean Miller features a row of white Hibiscus flowers highlighted with a yellow tip, next to Hawaiian themed motifs. These motifs are symbols of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture.

For example the turtle (or "Honu" in Hawaiian) is a symbol of Long Life. And of course Hawaii is known for their pineapple farms, and have been a long source of income for the Hawaiian Islands because pineapples thrive in tropical climates. Giving someone a pineapple has been long considered a warm gift or symbol of hospitality.

This new Hawaiian bedding design is set atop a steel blueish ground, with dark tonal tribal drawings. The whole design is laid out to run from the bottom of your bed to the top. This gives the eye an easy and warm appeal to your bedroom. The paint colors are easy to match, and create a warm, and inviting Hawaiian getaway.

Hawaiian Bedding by Dean Miller Surf Bedding

Please let us know what you think of this new Hawaiian bedding design, we sure had fun creating it. Mahalo!

Common Hawaiian Terms

Some common Hawaiian terms used on the islands.

Hawaiian: Someone of Hawaiian blood, used to refer to anyone of Hawaiian ancestry or of the Hawaiian race. Sometimes Hawaiians refer to each other as Kanaka Maoli.
Local: Someone born in the islands.
Kama’aina: Someone who lives in the islands (and has a state of Hawaii driver's license).
Malihini: Someone who is a visitor, guest, or newcomer to the islands.
Wahine: Woman.
Kane: Man.
Keiki: Child or children.
Haole: Someone of the white or Caucasian race.
Makuahine: Mother.
Makua kane: Father.
Ohana: Family. Often symbolized by the turtle.

Mainland: The continental United States.
Off-island: Where someone, who lives on the islands, goes when they are not on their island of residence

Aloha: Love, Welcome, Hello, Farewell


Aunty: Aunt, all elderly females are considered aunties in Hawaii, a sign of respect

Bodda you: Are you bothered by this?


Braddah: Your friend or buddy

Da Kine: Anything to which you are referring when you can't remember what it is. Also a great surf brand.


Diamond Head – A well known landmark in Hawaii

Grind: To eat or Grinds which is food


Gecko: Lizard often found in local homes, great for eating insects and are said to bring good luck

Hana: Work


Howzit: Local for Aloha, or “How are you?”

Kala: Money


Kama’aina: Local person born and raised in Hawaii.

Luau: A Hawaiian Feast


Lua: Bathroom

Lei: Necklace of flowers, leaves, shells, etc


Malihini: Newcomer

Plate Lunch: Local lunch of : 2 scoops rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, beef, pork fish and/or chicken. Served on paper plate


Slippahs: flip flops

Shaka: Local hand sign that means “cool” “alright” “smooth” “aloha” etc


Stick: Surfboard

Sistah: Sister


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