By Nadine Kam

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Shari Saiki and Bryan Kitashima in the midst of their photogenic home furnishings store, Mesh.

Shari Saiki and Bryan Kitashima hosted a TEN/3 anniversary party March 27, the dual numbers marking the respective 10th year for the Shari Saiki Design Studio and third year of their home-oriented retail shop, Mesh.

The event, held at Mesh at Dole Cannery, was a way to thank clients, customers and friends, who seemed to make themselves at home, sinking into comfy sofas amidst beautiful lamps and decor.

The party flowed from the shop into outdoor corridors where wine was served under hanging lanterns reminiscent of bird cages, and there was plenty of pupu, including samosas deemed too spicy by Kim Gennaula and Guy Hagi’s daughter Alia. At this point, she’s evidently more into fashion than food (see photo).

HIFF Special Events Coordinator Sean Shodahl with Wei Fang.

It’s a good selling point when guests feel as comfortable with the furnishings as being at home. From left, Scott and Sylvia Farley, and Michelle and Dave Gordon.

Kim Gennaula with her photogenic progeny Luke and Alia Hagi.

Candace Kelly, left, with Ken and Debbie Sorenson and their daughter Tai.

From left, home stager Karla Timon, Fran Terry and Tonya Lee.

Sonny Silva and David Chiorini, part of the Hot Club of Hulaville, performed as a duo. Give a listen to the full band here. Somehow we got on the subject of celebs they resemble and Chiorini was sad to admit he hears Joe Jonas and Joey Lawrence a lot.

By Nadine Kam

Nadine Kam photos
The Island Living table was marked by natural wood, seashells and Hawaii flora combined with Hosta stainless steel, Atticus ceramic ware, Tadeusz Wrzesniak cut-swirl goblets and Krosno amber balloon stemware from Neiman Marcus.

C.S. Wo and Neiman Marcus have teamed up once again to share ideas for dressing the holiday table during “At Home for the Holidays,” with five tables on display through Sunday.

Click on the photo of Kellie and Bradley Wo to see video of the holiday displays.

The showcase opened with a morning celebration on Nov. 23, with guests treated to music by the Holiday String Quartet, Kellie and Bradley Wo, Christmas caroling with Diamond Head Theatre’s Shooting Stars and dessert tables, including a chocolate fountain, provided by Diamond Head Market & Grill and chef Kelvin Ro.

Early duing the event, there was a long line for a dip in the chocolate fountain. Party-goers could feel righteous, choosing lots of fresh fruit, including pineapple, cantaloupe and strawberries to go with their chocolate.

Gold dot china by Dibbern was the inspiration for a table with the Midas touch.

Wendell Wo, right, greeted guests Michael and Kristen Chan.

Bob Wo, left, with newlyweds Candes Gentry and Milan Drager, Joey Caldarone and Neiman Marcus’ Doug Jago.