Post #361364 by Monkeyman on Fri, Feb 15, 2008 12:45 PM

The spirit of tiki should be accessible to the common man (or woman). Elitism should be reserved for Tennis Clubs and Golf Courses...

I guess that horribly tacky is an opinion and even though killer vintage is always a better bet... its not always an option.

I think that Target does a good job of bringing products that have just enough South Seas/Tiki to them that they help provide a base for tiki at home than you can then put layers on top of.

The tiki cookie jar at target is kinda goofy.. but the basic brown tribal style table lamp is a good foundation for swapping out a lampshade for tapa cloth... or affordable rattan patio furniture that you can recover..

The purely decorative items like mugs and artwork should come from the eclectic/authentic side... but the basic stuff like furniture, lamps, throw rugs etc... can really work well

Target does allright... we just need to know what to filter out.

for that matter.. I can find good products to layer into a tiki bar from Ikea.. They sell bamboo fencing.... lauhala mat placemats.... lots of natural fiber organizers etc... IT WORKS....

I try to see potential everywhere I shop.