Post #61892 by GoneNative on Mon, Nov 24, 2003 1:01 PM

I got that book yesterday, and that is it, I mean, I am hooked - less than 24 hours ago, I just realized I had a passion for it and what it was, I didn't even know until I saw that book yesterday. I've been enjoying my Ultra Lounge music and lusting after a tiki bar, never realizing there was a whole culture to be explored here.

Where is a good place to start? I loved the stuff I saw on Tiki Farm, it looked high quality. I don't care for the plastic mugs, I would like a little bit of marketing memorabilia, the tiki bar I saw in the gift shop - too cool, bar counter is in the shape of a boomerang - probably some of that Shag person's art, and a few shelves of mugs and other collectibles. Gotta have the bar, stock the bar, and get some mai tais concocted. I love to throw theme parties - when I can get some of this together, I will always have a party ready to go!

I am day dreaming of a volcano to hang on the wall, plugs in, looks like it erupts over and over, made with neon or something, maybe the volcano is just part of a larger piece of art or advertising. Ever seen anything like that? Also, does anyone sell any shelving with a little dim, colored indirect lighting built into it so that it shines on or behind the collectibles? That would be cool. Just ideas to get me started. I am not ready to install a fish tank, but I think I would like to replace the curtains in that room with some thatching, looks like that could get a little expensive.