Post #402701 by Tikiwahine on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 6:18 PM

On 2008-08-18 22:26, vicman2 wrote:
Great ideas here. I wouldn't mind some advice on lighting and decorations especially if you know of places to buy Tiki lighting etc. in Vancouver or Victoria, Canada. First pic is failed roof attempt. Second is pic is better attempt. third is bamboo bar rail - crude but I could'nt make the rope stay on without sagging.

Welcome vicman! I was up at the Coombs Market (just outside of Parksville) a few weeks ago, they have stings of all sorts of cool tiki lights! Little tiki huts, hibiscus patterned lanterns, there must have been about 20 different designs for $10 a string. They also had neat bamboo fountains and fencing.

I heard that there were tikis with light-up solar eyes here in Victoria a few months ago, but I seem to have missed them.

Bamboo World in Chilliwack has Thatching for patio umbrellas as well as bars, they have fencing and specialize in bamboo plants.

Is there any type of lighting you're looking for specifically?
The Rope Doctor just moved to Victoria from Tofino. He makes beautiful tied fish net floats and he'll even make a float lamp.

If you have any other questions, don't be afraid to ask! I'm working on my home bar at the moment, though it's inside.

Cheers!