A Moment of Tiki

[Ukulele Jim]

Love the fire! Pretty entertaining!

Mahalo!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Episode 69 of A Moment of Tiki is now live on the YouTubes! This time out I build a new tiki light--but not just any tiki light! *THIS* version is intentionally very simple and (perhaps more importantly) inexpensive to put together. Yes, I made this video specifically for the tiki-curious, who want to start decorating their home but may not have the budget or know-how to dive in head first.

 

[Kahikina]

Another excellent tutorial! Great job Jayme!

I think this really shows that you don't always have to spend large amounts of money to get something that looks great. Plus, you get the "I made that" satisfaction.

 

[Johnny Tsunami]

After 7.5 years of transforming my entire house, I have a small shed full of left over materials.
Bamboo pieces, rope, matting, the possibilities are endless, and now I have the time to do some creating. lol.
This type of project, is exactly, what the plan was for these extra pieces and parts..
With all the supply chain difficulty, and low inventory over the last few years, I cant imagine letting this trove of choice materials , go to waste.
Time to do a little research, while I recharge.

 

[Tangaroa]

Great tutorial! I think I have a wastebasket that looks like that! Who knew it was actually a lamp in disguise!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Another excellent tutorial! Great job Jayme!

I think this really shows that you don't always have to spend large amounts of money to get something that looks great. Plus, you get the "I made that" satisfaction.

Indeed! When I first got into tiki I was daunted by how expensive all the cool stuff was. I've since learned the value of economy and wanted to share by example (to mix a metaphor). I mean, yeah, hiring Bamboo Ben or Typhoon Tommy to air drop in and do a top-to-bottom build is great if you can afford it... but most of us can't afford it!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

After 7.5 years of transforming my entire house, I have a small shed full of left over materials.
Bamboo pieces, rope, matting, the possibilities are endless, and now I have the time to do some creating. lol.
This type of project, is exactly, what the plan was for these extra pieces and parts..
With all the supply chain difficulty, and low inventory over the last few years, I cant imagine letting this trove of choice materials , go to waste.
Time to do a little research, while I recharge.

I have SO MANY odd, 1' squarish pieces of lauhala and bamboo matting scattered about, not to mention random 18" offcuts of rope and other materials. I keep telling myself this is all for future lamp builds and the like. Sometimes I wonder if I'm ever going to reach that point, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Great tutorial! I think I have a wastebasket that looks like that! Who knew it was actually a lamp in disguise!

I know, right? Poor marketing on the lamp company's part!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

It's the first Monday of the month, so that means a new episode of A Moment of Tiki! This time out I carve a tiki into a dead palm tree using all sorts of power tools including a chainsaw. A chainsaw? Oh yes. You know you want to look.

 

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Amazing! You rock Lagoon of Mystery! Thanks for keeping Tiki alive!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

This month's episode of A Moment of Tiki is now live on the YouTubes! I take a look at black velvet art--a popular tiki decor element--and discuss Edgar Leeteg and Ralph Burke Tyree, the most influential practitioners of the 20th century.

 

[Tangaroa]

Excellent! Would love to own one of his paintings. Beautiful art. Thanks for the info Jayme!

 

[Johnny Tsunami]

Two stunning Robb Hamel reproductions, created by Tijuana, velvetmaster, Arturo Ramirez.
At The Rapa Nui Ranch, we put the art, in PARTY!

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Excellent! Would love to own one of his paintings. Beautiful art. Thanks for the info Jayme!

So say we all! Funny story--shortly after posting the episode, I was contacted on FB by a guy who had a vintage 1960s black velvet painting by "Martinroger" and wanted to know if I had any suggestions where to sell it. Alas, art dealer is not part of my skill set.

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Two stunning Robb Hamel reproductions, created by Tijuana, velvetmaster, Arturo Ramirez.
At The Rapa Nui Ranch, we put the art, in PARTY!

Those look great! I'm not sure that Robb would appreciate them all that much, though!

 

[brycePWSC]

Hey gang, Episode 39 of my YouTube show, A Moment of Tiki, is now live on the interwebz. This time out, I put the non-alcoholic spirit "Ritual Rum Alternative" though its paces to to see if it really is a legit alternative. I have to warn you, though, that if you're looking for the professionalism of Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour or the sophisticated philosophical musings of Tiki Bar TV, you're likely to be disappointed. This is strictly amateur hour!

I have been watching your light creation vids. Thank you so much for those

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Episode 72 of A Moment of Tiki: Pineapple Parlor, is now live on the YouTubes. TL;DR version: Galveston now has a legit tiki bar.

 

[Kahikina]

Another excellent road trip! I'm always happy to see a new Tiki bar! I'll have to add this to our "must see" list.

Great job Jayme! (and thank you for the video tour, always nice to get a little taste of what we will find inside!)

 

[Lagoon of Mystery]

Another excellent road trip! I'm always happy to see a new Tiki bar! I'll have to add this to our "must see" list.

Great job Jayme! (and thank you for the video tour, always nice to get a little taste of what we will find inside!)

My pleasure! I want to give this place all the attention it deserves so that it sticks around a good, long time! Galveston has desperately needed a place like this pretty much forever!

 

[Tangaroa]

Great job! I always enjoy seeing the faces behind the bar. I also noticed a few lamps, those were impressive!