Mesh’s 2 reasons to celebrate
By Nadine Kam
Nadine Kam photos
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.
