Aloha! It’s a Tiki-tastic Week in January

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Who knew that a trip to the post office in January could be such a tropical surprise? Not me, until I asked to purchase some postcard stamps (for our upcoming Florida jaunt.) I was delighted to see that the stamps were right up my tiki alley with images of Aloha or Hawaiian shirts on the [...]

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Vintage Rattan Set – a Tiki – Tastic Addition to the Hacienda

Tropitan by Ritts Rattan Patio Set

Happy Birthday to me! I’ll be saying that a lot in the next few weeks, as my upcoming birthday is a perfect excuse for fun stuff. Like this fabulous Tropitan vintage rattan set by Ritts Co of Los Angeles we just got!

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Ohana Luau at Tiki-rific Lake George NY June 2010

Reading about this on my lunch break has got me all excited anticipating” Ohana 2010 – The Luau at The Lake” in  Lake George NY – it promises to bring a fun weekend of  tiki lifestyle and fashion to the New York Lakes region! According to the website: This Years OHANA Luau at the Lake [...]

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1950′s Tiki Bash Fundraiser 11/14/09 – LUPEC Boston

I can’t wait to head up to Boston for my 2nd LUPEC (Ladies United to Preserve Endangered Cocktails!) fundraiser, and this one is definitely Retro Roadmap worthy! The LUPEC BOSTON “TIKI BASH” will pay tribute to the 1950’s theme with of-the-era cocktails, Tiki cocktail demonstrations by some of Boston’s best bartenders, and live entertainment including [...]

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North East Tiki Temple – Kowloon Restaurant Saugus MA

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Kowloon Restaurant – Saugus MA In 1950 the Wong family established the Route 1 landmark Kowloon restaurant in Saugus MA and it is still going strong today. Easily the most recognizable tiki destinations in New England, its mid century modern take on the exotic theme is a step back in time– floating staircases, indoor fountains, [...]

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