Get Your Tiki Groove On!
Everything you need for Your Tiki Party Extravaganza is here! Together, we can make your fest the event of the summer... We'll work on setting the right atmosphere with decorations and lighting, then we'll discuss some innovative and tasty goodies, next we'll move on to keeping the vibe alive with all the supplies you could ever need.
TikiBar - From the Affordable to the Extraordinary...
Ultimate Style Weatherproof Bar & Stool Set
Sturdy PVC canopy and TikiBar with two shelves. 60"W, 40"D, 90"H. Wicker Woven Stools are 13"D, 30"H. Three Year Warranty. $1527.67
TropicalTikiBar WithStools Natural Finish
Tropical Bamboo with 3 Chairs
Nice details on this BambooSet. Laquered for outdoor use. Real thatched roof. 6.5'wide, 2.5'deep, 7.5'height. Available in two finishes. $999.99 Gorgeously affordable.
BambooTikiBar - Natural w/3 barstools
Affordable Luau Hut
Easy assembly of this cardboard GrassedBar will add tropical decor in a snap. 4'H, 4.2'Wide, 14"deep. Not weatherproofed - bring inside if it rains. $59.99 (I'm pretty sure that pretty pineapple isn't included.)
LuauBar Each
Superlative 8 StoolSet
Highest quality hardwoods and bamboo construction. Large enough for the biggest gatherings with room to groove. The 5 star customer review on this item is hilarious. $4199.00
Premium Mahogany or NaturalBar with 8 SturdyStools
U-Shape TikiSet
5 chairs included with this great ensemble. UShaped construction also includes two shelves and a glassware rack. Nice hand thatching on the roof. 6.5'L x 2.5' x 7.5'height. $1899.00
UShape IslandBar w/5Stools
Inflatable TikiGazebo??!!
Whacked-outCool! I make a ton of these squidoo pages, and I never cease to be amazed. What will they think of next? This unusual puppy stands 9' tall, includes everything you need for zippy fast set-up: fan, stakes, tethers, etc. A wonder! $199.99
9'
Airblown TikiHut
Table Thatching Skirt
Any table can instantly become your IslandBar effortlessly with this lowcost skirting. No fuss, no muss. 108 inches by 29. $19.99
Raffia TableSkirt - Thatch
TikiThatch TableTopper
This image can be a little deceiving, this item is meant for a tabletop, it's not tall enough on it's own, but it will create the look you need with ease. Synthetic Materials on metal framing. 55" high by 56" width. $49.99
TikiHut
A Little History If You Please....
TikiBar Origins
Earnest Gant aka Don "the Beachcomber" started the Tiki Bar trend in Hollywood in the 1950's with colorful Polynesian decor and drinks called "Rum Rhapsodies".
Later, a restauranteur latched onto the idea and created a series of establishments called "Trader Vics" in this same Polynesian Theme with their orgination of a now famous libation - the Mai Tai. These restaurants and parties were a hit with soldiers remembering their WWII South Pacific experiences. After a lull from 1970 to the 90's, the TikiTheme is once again all the rage for partygoers world wide.For more information watch this neat two minute video slide show from the NY Times: TikiHistory (opens in a new window).
Tips for a Smashing Bashing Tiki Party Soiree Success
So What makes for a delightful party anyway?:
There are so many considerations when you're hosting a gathering. Here are several suggestions to help create your polynesian atmosphere, vibrant mood and a good time had by all.
- Setting the Mood with a Unique Atmosphere: Decorations and lighting are always key elements in creating the silky ambiance you're seeking for any soiree.
While you're not able to whisk your guests off to Tahiti, you can surround them with exotic otherwordly decor. Add some posters, tealights, stringing flowered garlands into your lightstrings will add even greater flair. You could place thatching along your deck rails, hang leis on chairs or pegs for your partiers to discover. If you have the opportunity, hang colorpattern fabric to create a delightful tenting with some wires or ropes. The more structure and lights you can add, the more people will feel like they've been transported to paradise.- Inviting Lively People: Know a storyteller, some musicians, a bellydancer, a magician, a bartender? Think about all the different personalities you know and then mix up your various groups of friends and encourage them to add some spice to your event!
- Bottomless Tasty Food & Delicious Drinks: Sending out on a Beer run can be a partykiller. Plan ahead for extra supplies of everything. This doesn't have to mean extra expense - ask some of your closest pals if they'd like to host your event with you and share costs. Adding "Potluck" to your theme always works too. - Keeping The Right Music Playing: You may want to develop a playlist in advance, keeping your music uninterrupted for hours. Varying your music styles can modify the partyingmoods as your evening progresses. Shifting to livelier tunes after 10pm will get those happy bodies dancing!
- Giving your Guests Fun Activities: This is an essential "GreatParty" element that is often overlooked. For your TikiTheme, you may want to have some GrassSkirts and coconut bras placed just anywhere for the lively ones in your group to wear. Set up a badminton, tossgame, horseshoes or volleyball area. Limbo or hula dancing lessons will fit right in.- Creating Different Zones: Remember that some of your partygoers will be seeking quiet places for conversation or romance. Gotta have a large open space in case the dancing fever hits. Change these settings by varying the intensity of your lights or placing a portable fireplace and extra seating a little more removed from the crowd.
- Read More: Learn from the experts!
Shag's Cocktail Books: Drink Recipe Selections
The Tiki Party: Decked Out Decor
Posters: Easy Tropical Destination Decorations that Anyone Can Afford
Tasty Appetizer Recipe Links
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple w/Water Chestnuts: This one's first on my list!
Grand Prize Winner: Ahi Burgers With Cilantro-Chile-Lime Mmmmm... IslandFlavor with pizzazz.
Tropical Chicken Salad With Pineapple Outrageously Delicious!
Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp With Dipping Sauce The Tangy Marmelade Dipping Sauce makes this unique.
Pineapple Salsa Trade in the Serrano Chiles for Jalepeno if you want less heat. I've made this salsa - it's fresh, very different, and very tasty!
Peachy Roast BBQ Pork This would work well with pork chops on the grill too.
Tiki Kebobs Steak, Pork, Chicken or Shrimp - Tantalizing Goodness!
Trader Vic's Cheese Balls Supposedly, the original recipe.
Beef Teriyaki Skewers Imagine these skewers combined with the Bacon Water Chestnuts above - yummo!
Key Lime Pie Use tart or mini pie shells for individual servings. You can use ordinary limes, but the taste isn't quite the same.
Sweet Sour Meatballs with Pineapple Sauce (no image for this one) These sound wonderful with the zesty sauce - (but just as a reminder, never combine ground meat with pineapple - there's an enzyme in the pineapple that will turn everything to ooky mush!)
73 Tropical Recipes from RecipeZaar
Tons of Tropical Yummies from FoodDownUnder
Festive Meal Visualizations - Party Supplies & Neato Mugs
Essential: Campy Cocktails
Novelty Lights and Hawaiian Aloha Lighting
Sophisticated Subtle Style - Warm SeaShell Glow Lights
SEASHELLS conch beach STRING LIGHTS set indoor/outdoor
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Are you the sophisticate? If you're looking for lowkey Island flair without flashy colors, these lights are the perfect way to emphasize your cool. Charming Seashells glow along the 9' length in realistic display. These sets interconnect to add more strings too. Wonderfully affordable!
Dress for Party Success!
Adding to the Fun: Tiki Games!
Tiki Topple - Totem Domination!
Gamewright Tiki Topple, a Tactical Game of Totem Domination
Amazon Price: $15.17 (as of 07/10/2009)
Who's gonna tumble in your race to get your Totem to da top? Great fun for the family or the after hours bar scene this game allows 2-4 players. From GameWright, masters of partying & playing.
Gotta Hula!
Beautiful Video - Watch it here....
HulaFantasies
Looking for something you didn't find? Let me know and I'll try!!!
Do You Dare? Are your friends wacky & wild enough to put on a show? See All the Coconut Ensembles Here!
KimGiancaterino wrote...
This lens is featured on A Day of 100 Squid Angel Blessings.
Posted June 18, 2009
BigGirlBlue wrote...
Now I want something cool and sweet to drink. LOL. Congratulations on your purple star!
Posted June 16, 2009
mysticmama wrote...
very cool! When my hubby was in the burn unit the boys and I would go to the party supply store once a week and find a new theme to decorate his hospital room...one week we chose tiki decorations...he fell in love with it and refused to let us change the theme again...instead we had to come up with new tiki related items to add every week...this lens sure would have come in handy back then...very fun!
Posted April 23, 2009
Rajays wrote...
A fantastic selection of products to have a great Tiki party. Fun lens. Loved it. Faved * and Blessed by an Angel.
Posted April 23, 2009
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vincemash
I like the inflatable Tiki Gazebo. For a more permanent solution I have designed a couple of nice Tiki Bar Plans to build your own Tiki Bar, there is a small portable one and a the big kahuna. Take a look and give me some feedback: home bar plans.
Posted February 03, 2009
