Godsend was the word that came to mind re William. He had emailed exterior decorating concepts for the estate and a handful of links to local designers and upmarket house and garden magazines. Two hours of reading and researching later, I"d acquired a limited understanding of designing and the like. Hopefully, I"d learned enough to sound competent and William would ensure the “decorating” conversation was kept to a minimum.
Any apprehension I may have held on the limo drive to Kahala—courtesy of William and his stone-faced driver, Juneau—dissolved upon meeting the cheerful couple. William was his usual cordial self while Carmie proved blithe. The perfect hostess, she continually topped off haupia-liliko"i "tinis served in stunning Deco martini glasses. Who"d have expected the sugary-sound
