We bought a Three-String, 3/4 Pretzel, Frankl-Style chair home from Palm Springs a couple of years ago that didn't have any cushions, so I made some cushions for it: I wanted more furniture to match and a Facebook post showed a full set for somewhere around $400. I jumped on … [Read more...] about New Tiki Room Three-String, 3/4 Pretzel, Frankl-Style Furniture
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Beaded Lei Curtains
Many years ago in the faraway land of Edmondton, I bought a beaded flower curtain in a vintage store. I only bought one because I thought Chris wouldn't like it. I really thought he wouldn't like them ...'cuz flowers. However, when we got home and I unpacked it, he liked it! WTH! … [Read more...] about Beaded Lei Curtains
Austin – 2021
It's been over 15 years since Chris and I had been to Austin. We were invited to a Christmas Tiki party at a friend's house and decided to make a big weekend out of it. Tiki Tatsu-ya had recently opened in Austin, so we had an opportunity to visit here too! Reservations open … [Read more...] about Austin – 2021
Tiki Room History 2021
We picked up the shell of this chair in Palm Springs and I restored it for my Motu Nui merit. I bought this pool after our first Ohana and a friend suggested that we tiki it up with some thatch. That's a great idea! I experimented with some ideas to bamboo-ize some PVC … [Read more...] about Tiki Room History 2021
Tiki Room History – 2020
The main parts of the tiki room were complete, but there's always small things to be done. Once again, a big thanks to Tiki Tom-Tom for some of these pictures. The Filipino collection was growing and being displayed: Lina found a great aquarium that leaks. We still … [Read more...] about Tiki Room History – 2020