Post #548366 by Club Nouméa on Sat, Aug 14, 2010 1:52 AM

Here's an update on recent developments:

I got my computer art entitled "Cargo Cult" printed out (1m x 1.5m) and framed:

It is now hanging on the wall opposite the entrance to the bar/kitchen:

The tikification process has now spread to the rest of the lounge with the purchase of various prints.

"Enchantment" (aka "Private Dancer"), by Richie Fahey:

Alongside it is "The Tall Order" by Shag:

And there was no way I could resist Shag's "The Drunken Cleric":

I was wondering what to do with the corridor linking the bar to the bedroom. The bar has a Melanesian theme, while the bedroom has a Polynesian theme. The corridor would have to feature a Pacific theme that fits in, without being one or the other, so I decided to turn it into a surf gallery.

I painted the walls light blue (which didn't show up in these flash photos), and framed some classic images from the 60s:

I was pleased to find an image of this classic NZ surf film poster too - "Children Of The Sun":

Along with images of other US surf film posters:

I had enough light blue paint left over to repaint the bathroom while I was at it (hmm - a nautical theme?)

The area behind the bar still awaits me...

CN