Hi, I’m Shaolin
Born into an interior design-construction family, Shaolin is third generation, on both sides, in the industry. She spent her childhood playing in construction zones, painting walls and eventually decorating her own homes - interior design has been embedded in her DNA.
After graduating from high school in Honolulu, she left for a year abroad in London and finished her degree in Public Relations at the University of Florida. After experiencing life in San Francisco and New York City, as a freelance Event Producer, Shaolin was exposed and positively impacted by a variety of design tastes, styles, and aesthetics. Merging her lifetime love of event planning and interior design, she started Studio Shaolin in 2020, with an idea to have interiors reflect the people who inhabit them.
Drawing inspiration from her travels, she reached 30 countries by her 30th birthday, she can appreciate every aesthetic. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawaii, Shaolin focuses on sustainable, holistic design that has a lived-in, comfortable style, with an elevated twist.
Her work and expertise has been featured on KHON2 News, Modern Luxury Hawaii magazine, Midweek Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and many other publications.
Feel free to shop the Studio Shaolin aesthetic at her store in Kailua - WOVEN by Shaolin.
Or listen weekly, to her podcast - Begin with Shaolin - interviewing a wide variety of guests, learning from their stories and life lessons.
Last but not least, you can watch Shaolin and her family working together on the pilot episode of Home in Hawaii, on the Magnolia Network - streaming on Max.
Meet the Team
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Hannah Halter
Junior Designer
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Elise Meyer
Design Assistant
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Lily O'Neill
Studio Coordinator
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Leaf Castillo
Husband + Jack of All Trades
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Kelly Huang
Social Media + Marketing
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Ashley Fonseca
Special Projects
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Shaia + Theia
Tastemakers
Come say hi!
Feel the textures, see the colors, and experience our creative process firsthand. Whether you're seeking expert advice or simply want to explore our unique home decor and gifts, our studio doors are open. Come on in, have a chat, and shop around while you're here, we can't wait to meet you!
Studio Shaolin and WOVEN by Shaolin
146 Hekili St #101
Kailua, HI 96734
Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
808.261.2671