Post #26815 by Alnshely on Sat, Mar 15, 2003 6:48 PM

Aloha,
I really have to hand it to talented Tiki Centralites who have raised the "bar" on the home Tiki Bar. From the Humuhmu Room to the Pi Yi Lanai, to Turbo God's TTT bar, from the bar setups at Bong's, Baxter's, Smiley's, Sten Tiki's, Basement Kahuna's, Kick the Reverb's, Johny Velour's and Big Bro's impressive collection, you have inspired me in the ongoing labor of love that is the Lagoon Room. Shelley and I bought our place two and a half years ago and I started building the bar almost immediately.

Here's a very early version of the bar. Tiki bar 1.0

Then I added the thatch and reed fence.

For the latest revamp I got some Masks at Oceanic Arts. I also built this shelf.

before

after

I have been experimenting with Tapa lighting. The next step in the bar is to do the ceiling. I'm going to make a bunch of beachcomber lights. I made this lampshade.

Before

After a few OA masks. OA makes everything better

I've got a few more Tikis and I got this nautical lamp and wired it. Shelley just purchased this Giant Clam Shell from a neighbors front yard, $25.00. (That 50 Pounds Sterling, Woody)

Bong gave me this cool Captain's Quarters sign.

Aloha,
Al

[ Edited by: Alnshely on 2003-03-15 19:06 ]

[ Edited by: alnshely on 2003-03-16 09:27 ]