Peggy
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May 20 2021
A Modern History of Tiki Music
In his essay of the “Cultures of Tiki,” Scott Lukas noted that in modern presentations of Tiki cultures that had little to do with Tiki of the past like the soft surf culture and the former car culture. These are now becoming a part of the Tiki culture. This is particularly true of surf music, …
May 17 2021
7 Amazing Hawaiian Foods to Try
Hawaiian Ice Beside my new found love of poke’ bowls, there are several Hawaiian foods that are recommended that we should try. We will start with the first which is of course the beloved, Hawaiian Ice. This is shaved ice, but not like a snow cone. Not crunched ice, but shaved ice. There is a …
May 16 2021
Adding Tiki Huts and Tiki Decor to Your Home
With all the Tiki rage in restaurants and bars the past few decades, is it any wonder that the Tiki fun has entered into our yards and homes? Many people are feverishly studying plans at this very moment trying to figure out how they are going to design a Tiki hut in their backyard this …
May 14 2021
The Atmospheric Magic of Tiki Bars
No Alcohol Needed! Tiki Bars are immediately associated with drinks containing alcohol, but truth be told, it’s the container and the fruit that makes a Tiki drink, Tiki. When Tiki bars are done correctly, the atmosphere is like something straight out of the Pacific islands and the escape to the land of enchantment can last …
May 13 2021
Trader Joe’s Has Tiki Roots
After all, we know Trader Joe’s is completely unique. I remember the first time I went to Trader Joe’s was when my daughters were in college in California and we went to the store. Wow! Being from Kansas, I had never seen anything like it. So many varied types of foods and different cuisines that …
May 10 2021
Creating A Tiki Mask and Other Tiki Fun with Children
Crayola Crayons has offered a great idea of how to get kids involved in the Tiki crazy by making their own Tiki mask. There are a number of different variations you can use off of their designs. Materials suggested: poster board, oatmeal containers, construction papers, and of course crayons! Some items can be precut for …
May 09 2021
The History of the Tiki Mask
Before you hang a Tiki mask in your home, you might want want to learn more about the history of Tiki masks and the chosen mask for your house in particular. With the correct Tiki mask, you might invoke a blessing or serenity, or yikes, fertility! Deciding whether to decorate with a Tiki mask …
May 07 2021
Why is Tiki Popular Again?
All things Tiki seems to be surging and everywhere you look, we can see Tiki! I’m even going to redo my garden area and patio this summer have a more Tiki beach-style feel. I will as soon as I can have some warm days to get out there, that is! View this post on Instagram …
May 02 2021
Make Your Own Tiki Paradise at Home
To create a Tiki Paradise this Spring and Summer, or to give your garden area a tropical flare, it’s time to get into some Tiki decorating. By using bright colors, bamboo and some decorative thatched grass or a thatched roof material, you can set this backyard space up in no time. It’s really simple to …
May 05 2019
Moana Brings Tiki to the Young
Disney’s Moana brought the world of Tiki and Polynesia to the screen with music, laughter, and tears, to delight both the young and young at heart! The phrase “art imitates real life” holds true with this film. This piece of cinematic art holds true to the Tiki culture, and the stories of the Polynesian people, …
