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Mai Kai is now closed but had great food and an excellent floor show featuring Polynesian performers.
From national parks to burgers, there are definitely some aspects in which the land of freedom shines brighter than its neighbors across the pond.
From simply sleek to lavishly grand, these eye-catching bars draw crowds to hotels around the globe
A woman wearing a dress she made herself, Puerto Rico, 1944. (♥)
Polynesian Nude Local Girl Local Girl II Tai, Island Girl Portrait Standing Nude Woman Agada Guam The Yellow Lei Orange Pareo And Waterfall Rora In The Rain The Girl From Mulifanua Hawaii Nude Girl…
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Tiki Pop: America Imagines its Polynesian Paradise - a new exhibit curated by Sven Kirsten - opens in Paris today. We think this may be the first and largest exhibit ever of its kind, and we bet it will be awesome because it has been curated by the estimable Sven Kirsten, the world's #1 researcher of Polynesian Pop and author of the two revival bibles, The Book of Tiki and Tiki Modern. The exhibit will feature nearly 450 tiki-related artifacts from the 17th century to the 1960s. And, our new friends from CheekyTiki -- Anjy Cameron and Jamie Wilson, in London -- have even built a tiki bar inside the exhibit!
This is the former gift shop in “Bora Bora” the building across the driveway from the entrance.
Who's ready to swing?
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laucala island is a private oasis lying to the east of taveuni, fiji that includes including 25 villas where celebrities can visit to escape the paparazzi.
Today — tiki for your tootsies — because what goes better with a vintage Hawaiian dress than cute shoes with a tiki carved into the heel? Pam and I discovered Lucky Lou Shoes while shopping the tiki bazaar during our trip to The Hukilau. I didn’t have room left in my suitcase for a pair of these (too…
The 1950s brought a futuristic, fanciful style known as Googie. We also remember Tiki and Mimetic as we look back at America's Roadside architecture.
In Hawaiʻi, a maile lei bestows honor and respect, it is often reserved for special occasions. Maile grows as a vine with small fragrant leaves, it is associated with Laka, the goddess of Hula. Original Size: 17" x 11"
The Rockin' Tiki in Peacock! This gorgeous Peacock color is wearable with absolutely everything! Details, details... 3" hand-carved lightweight wood heel.Soft Peacock Leather toe strap lined with soft Peacock Leather.The vamp is padded Peacock vinyl.Soft, durable non-skid rubber on the front and back of the shoe to keep you on your feet. How do they fit? ~This style fits quite true to US sizing in Length and Width. ~If your feet are very narrow in width, please size down. If your feet are narrow-to-average in width, order your usual size. If your feet are wide in width, please size up. ~The wood heel is beautifully hand-carved and sturdy, yet the wood itself is surprisingly light-weight. ~The toe strap is made of leather with a soft leather lining. Rigid yet flexible, this strap will not stretch much with wear. ~The footbed is cushioned with 3 layers of padding for extra comfort.
Topless, but make it art.
From Esquire Magazine, 1950.
This week I'm mainly obsessing (and I mean obsessing) over novelty prints, playsuits and mix-and-match holiday wardrobes. I absolutely love the idea of packaged "wardrobes" of interchangeable, co-ordinated pieces, and it seems they were quite the thing in the early 50s.
Thalassophilia, Nautical History, Culture, and Art
This Hostess Lounge set is full of charm! Inspired by Hawaiian two-piece lounge sets, we have created our own unique take on a vintage classic. This lounge and play set is all about comfort while still maintaining high style. You’ll feel as fabulous as you look! If you’re a beginner, be sure to watch our [...]
The Rockin' Tiki in Peacock! This gorgeous Peacock color is wearable with absolutely everything! Details, details... 3" hand-carved lightweight wood heel.Soft Peacock Leather toe strap lined with soft Peacock Leather.The vamp is padded Peacock vinyl.Soft, durable non-skid rubber on the front and back of the shoe to keep you on your feet. How do they fit? ~This style fits quite true to US sizing in Length and Width. ~If your feet are very narrow in width, please size down. If your feet are narrow-to-average in width, order your usual size. If your feet are wide in width, please size up. ~The wood heel is beautifully hand-carved and sturdy, yet the wood itself is surprisingly light-weight. ~The toe strap is made of leather with a soft leather lining. Rigid yet flexible, this strap will not stretch much with wear. ~The footbed is cushioned with 3 layers of padding for extra comfort.
Seashells have always captivated and enticed. Just try and go to the beach without picking some up. It must be the lure of the sea and the fact that it deposits a portion of its deep for us to capture before it returns to claim it back again. This post puts the spotlight on ancient Grotto Style and how today's shell furnishings and accessories follow the same quest as theirs.....to create fantasy furniture from natures stockpile of beautiful things from the sea. A grotto is a small picturesque cave that is near water and often with the threat of flood at high tide. However the kind of grotto we are featuring are the ones that were constructed as fanciful retreats from reality that appeared throughout Europe. As early as the 1500's grottoes were meant to complement Italian Renaissance gardens. Damp grottoes were used as cool places for Europeans to retreat from the sun, but they also became fashionable baths. Of course there was a need to furnish these spaces, so fantasy furniture, called grotto furniture, became quite the trend and Grotto had it's own "style". Today home grottoes and shell encrusted furniture are undergoing something of a revival as we too long to bring our love of the ocean indoors with fun and whimsical seashell-inspired decor. www.theladytravels.com In 1583, German Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria, built the Grottenhof (Grotto Courtyard) at Trausnitz Castle. It was inspired by Italian Renaissance gardens and designed by Friedrich Sustris. Photo by Sailko The Grotto in Boboli Gardens, some of the first and most familiar formal 16th-century Italian gardens, behind Pitti Palace, the main seat of the Medici grand dukes of Tuscany at Florence. Shell encrusted Grotto Grande was architected by Bernardo Buontalenti, and frescos by Bernardino Poccetti, 1593. artstheanswer.blogspot.com Boboli Gardens grotto ceiling. The word Rococo is derived from the French word rocaille, which denoted the shell-covered rock work that was used to decorate artificial grottoes. homeandgarden.com Frederick the Great filled a vast shell-decorated room at Sanssouci Palace with shell-replica furniture. The first big shell boom occurred in the 1600s when demand became so great that Dutch merchants opened a central shell market to supply connoisseurs with rare species for their “cabinets of curiosities” and architects with enough shells for the “grottoes” that were sprouting up on noble estates. elogedelart.canalblog.com A Venetian painted and parcel gilt grotto two seat sofa. Grotto furnishings reflected an appreciation for the proportion and symmetry of the scallop shell and were originally created for the artificial grottoes of royal palace gardens. Axel Vervoordt Whimsical and bizarre, Grotto ''fantasy furniture'' became the stuff of fertile imaginations. via Pinterest The sea has always been mysterious and this is what makes Grotto Style seductive and magical. www.christies.com Garden rooms and conservatories are great spaces to add some Grotto Style furniture. A dolphin table, like this one in a David Easton decorated foyer, would be right at home in an interior inspired by ancient Grotto Style. Venetian Chair (one of set) – 19th Century Reproduction of 17th Century piece. Unknown furniture maker The Venetian Baroque beauty was made up of two silver scallops, one forming the chair back, the other its seat. christies.com The majority of shell furniture dates from the late 1800's and was mostly made by two Venetian companies, Remi and Pauli. architecturaldigest.com A suite of antique carved and silvered wood grotto furniture. Kelly Wearstler Grotto style furniture works well today in eclectic interiors because of its classic yet fantastical appearance. 1stdibs.com Shell encrusted wall and furniture in the style of designer Tony Duquette. Some use the word grotesque(in a nice way of course) to describe Grotto Style. decodilelareunion.over-blog.co 1stdibs.com www.architecturaldigest.com blottshellhouses.com There are companies that will help you create your own personal Grotto Style space. blottshellhouses.com This classically designed home is the perfect setting for an Italian style grotto. I just wonder how you keep it clean and dust free. Alot of work but it's uniqueness is worth it I'm sure. Humorous and macabre the Grotto style definitely is not for everybody. However if you are bold and adventurous and looking for a unique interior, you might consider it. shopad.net A new version of a 19th century Venetian grotto chair. Grotto style furniture often had Mediterranean themed carved features to make one feel as if they stepped into Neptune's Palace. source unknown mrshowardpersonalshopper.com If you want to incorporate a touch of Grotto Style, the bath is a good place to experiment. Hutton Wilkinson, Tony Duquette Inc A few accents like a clam shell basin and shell encrusted mirror will give instant Grotto style pizzaz. via Pinterest Or you might choose to go all out in a more ancient, old world Grotto style with murals that set the stage for a heavy encrustation of shells. finnegangallery.com Look for furniture with intricately carved aprons with shell and leaf motif, and elegant scroll legs that will create a sophisticated Grotto Style interior. www.greyfreth.com To accessorize your Grotto Style interior I adore the beautiful old world style sea life objets d'art created by Greyfreth. www.greyfreth.com Elegant and aged to perfection, a collection of these would make a stunning addition to an interior style reminiscent of the ancient Italian grottoes. studiolo.com Featuring shells for chair seats and table surfaces, dolphin-shaped legs, sea horses, algae, coral, sea snakes, as well as other make-believe creatures, Grotto furniture tends to fascinate us with its emphasis on fantastical sea life. victoriamag.com A Grotto style floral arrangement artfully designed from coral and displayed in an urn with the right amount of patina. Add a bronze crustacean to the vignette for the finishing touch. heartypinnamaneni.blogspot.c sandraespinet.com Shell encrusted accessories can be purchased or try your hand at a DIY project. Just do your homework and find stylish pieces to act as inspiration. Start small with a candlestick or commit to a "go big or go home" project like this chandelier. mrsblandings.blogspot.com Hire a professional (unless you have a good eye for design) to artistically encrust focal points in your home to give it Grotto Style. countryliving.com Mirrors make wonderful Grotto Style shell encrusted accents. jeffherrphoto.com thewhitedresser.com Some of my favorite pieces are the shell encrusted consoles. They remind me of the authentic old world Grotto Style furniture. Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2015/08/decorate-your-interiors-with-hot-air.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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Hawaii's local style custard pie is wonderfully creamy (almost velvety), sweet and fragrant with vanilla. The secret? Evaporated milk! It's easy to make, just make sure to prepare the filling a day in advance.
A vintage Witco tiki throne. A little bit of damage on the left arm...
This most-loved Amanda style is an essential for your shop! This stunning dress features a figure-hugging bodice and a beautifully flared 1950s-inspired box-pleated skirt, a pretty scoop neckline, a concealed zip at the back and two hidden pockets. Made from a very soft fabric that offers generous stretch, this dress provides both a flattering silhouette and utmost comfort for your customers. Fabric: Heavier Tiki Knit Print: Koala & Sloth Forest Print
In a time when the age of adventurers seemed long past, Thor Heyerdahl became one anyway.
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