Trader Joes Tiki - Tiki Carving

S stuff-o-rama Tiki Socialite Central Coast of California Joined: Nov 20, 2003 Posts: 757	S stuff-o-rama Posted posted on Fri, Dec 31, 2004 3:13 AM The Trader Joe's in San Luis Obispo, CA has 4 - 6 foot tikis flanking the entrance to it. I know a friend of mine, John Miller carved at least one of them. He was called in to replace one that was stolen by a local Frat. I'll try to sneak out one day and take some picts of them. They also hired a friend of mine, John T Jones to sculpt a surfing chicken to sit on top of the egg refrigerator. John also carves some amazing tikis out of palms. Once again I'll have to get a couple of photos of his stuff. I think it's great that Trader Joes hires local artisans to spice up their locations and keeps them individualized instead of "chain-like."

The Trader Joe's in San Luis Obispo, CA has 4 - 6 foot tikis flanking the entrance to it. I know a friend of mine, John Miller carved at least one of them. He was called in to replace one that was stolen by a local Frat. I'll try to sneak out one day and take some picts of them. They also hired a friend of mine, John T Jones to sculpt a surfing chicken to sit on top of the egg refrigerator. John also carves some amazing tikis out of palms. Once again I'll have to get a couple of photos of his stuff. I think it's great that Trader Joes hires local artisans to spice up their locations and keeps them individualized instead of "chain-like."

Post #133478 by stuff-o-rama on Fri, Dec 31, 2004 3:13 AM