At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

Long-time Napa resident Adelle Iverson-Payne and her daughter, Karen Wendel, can recall the days of making hundreds of candy leis. These leis were once the popular staples of Community Projects Inc.’s ...

From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their ...