Post #602882 by Captainwhoopass on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 12:07 PM

Hello all. I am in need of some decor advice.
Our most treasured friends have just returned from a little holiday to the US. Knowing that I am lover of all things tiki they brought us a little "gift" for the tiki bar. A very lovely gesture, and so thoughtful.

Here is the trouble. To me, tiki alone isn't a style - rather I opt for a stylised tiki ambience. Specifically antique/mid-century wooden pieces dominate our tiki rooms. The item in question is a Pier One metal "Tiki Club" sign in orange, blue and bright green. Trust me - this thing is b.a.d. but more importantly, it is ruining my ambience!!

If I don't hang it, they will surely notice next time we have them to the tiki bar. I have tried several different places to hang it and just can't find a way to make it fit. It's tackiness hits me like a ton of bricks whenever I walk in the room.

Riots in London, political unrest the world over, starvation and landmines. Friends, these things concern me - but I am going out of my mind trying to figure out how to handle this situation. I would be rapt with guilt to not have it up, and yet the thing is really wrecking my vibe, man.

Any advice? Have you ever dealt with unwanted tiki gifts? Is bad tiki ok if it means not upsetting loved ones? Anything you could suggest to "compliment" the piece so it doesn't seem so out of place?

Here's a photo:
http://media.pier1.com/img/pier1com/productimages/2516370.jpg