New nautical Coastal Decor at TikiMaster.com!

Set sail into summer with new nautical coastal decor from TikiMaster.com!

After browsing through many specialty shops around the world and looking at coastal decor magazines like, Coastal Living, TikiMaster.com decided it was time to make quality, handmade coastal decor with a nautical flair at affordable prices. All of our nautical decor is hand carved, hand assembled, and painted by hand. Now that's quality! Because each piece is carefully crafted by hand, each is a unique piece of art, so don't drive yourself batty trying to get two exact pieces...embrace their subtle differences!Our new line of nautical coastal decor is the perfect way to freshen up the look at your beach house for the summer, or if you are one of the lucky guests that's invited to someone's beach house this summer, bring one of our art pieces as a hostess gift! From the Hamptons to Hawaii, TikiMaster.com has the best nautical coastal decor on the web! Ahoy Mates!

TikiMaster Provides Tiki Props for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

TikiMaster.com has officially hit the big screen! Several months ago we were approached to provide tikis and other tropical decor for the new hit movie, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"! Here are a few pics to show you a bit of what we gave, but you'll have to see the movie to get a view of all of the tikis!

TikiMaster.com provided several hot hand carved tikis, tiki masks, a bamboo tiki bar and kukui nut leis! In the top center photo, you can see the tiki in the rear and to the right of Sarah Marshall. In the photo just to the right you can see our tropical kukui nut lei. The tiny photo at the bottom shows one of our cool tiki bars!

To get your own hand carved tikis and lots and lots of tropical decor, including unique bamboo tiki bars, be sure to visit TikiMaster.com!

NOTE: A special thanks - Photos courtesy Universal Studios!

Tiki Signs to Match your Tiki Bar!

If you read our last blog, then you know how hip tiki bars are, and now we have the perfect accessory, a tiki bar sign, to match your tiki bar or your tiki taste!

Here at TikiMaster.com, we have the largest selection of tiki signs on the web. The five tiki signs that we are showcasing today are just a handful of the array of signs that TikiMaster.com features. We have vintage signs, environmentally friendly tiki signs, sign with tiki masks, driftwood tiki signs, and much much more. The first tiki bar sign that features cocktails on either side is tastefully hand painted using the vintage painting approach. This tiki sign, and the tiki bar sign that features palm trees, would look great with any design or color of tiki bar. The driftwood tiki bar sign and the shark attack tiki bar sign would look best with a darker bamboo tiki bar. And obviously, the bamboo tiki bar sign would look best with a natural bamboo tiki sign. Tikimaster.com knows that you find the perfect tiki bar sign for your tiki bar, and don't forget, tiki bar signs make great gifts! ALOHA!

Get your Party Started with Bamboo Tiki Bars!

Bamboo tiki bars are all the rage for Hawaiian luaus and summer parties! Your next party will go off without a hitch with you behind your bamboo tiki bar mixing tropical concoctions such as: Mai tais, cool blue Hawaiis, pina coladas, and margaritas. You could spend your own time fabricating your own tiki bar, but wouldn’t you rather purchase a premade bamboo tiki bar and with your saved time you can be sipping on a cocktail? TikiMaster.com has a great selection of bamboo tiki bars to fit anyone’s needs.

While browsing our online store, you will find several styles of bamboo tiki bars, sure to meet the needs of any socialite. TikiMaster.com has bamboo tiki bars that can showcase your drink mixing skills and your tropical style. These select bars include a roof made of either thatch or bamboo. Check out TikiMaster.com to choose the bamboo tiki bar that fits your style.

TikiMaster.com has everything from barware to glassware to decorations and favors for your next tropical tiki party. We even carry palapa kits(freestanding tent-like structures made of bamboo and thatch) that can create more covered outdoor space at your next party. Check out our tiki living and aloha living sections on www.TikiMaster.com to view all of our tropical party items. Feel free to contact our customer service team if you need any help getting ready for your next party!

King Kamehameha Storyboards @ Tikimaster.com

TikiMaster.com has more than just tikis and tiki masks, we have the largest selection of hand carved Hawaiian storyboards. Today, we are featuring the storyboard that dipicts King Kamehameha's crossing of the Molokai Channel. After taking Maui and Molokai, his war canoes crossed the channel and landed at Waialae and Waikiki, on O`ahu. As Kamehameha's warriors pushed up Nuuanu Valley, they were fired upon by two cannons causing great loss of life and destruction. Kamehameha sent a division of his best men to double back and climb the ridge above Pauoa Valley. A runner was sent to the reserve forces in Waikiki with instructions to climb Manoa Valley and follow the ridge trail to Nuuanu Pali where they would join the other division to capture the cannons. Stunned by this military manuever, the Oahu warriors defended their positions in vain and fought to the bitter end. Some escaped over the mountains, others were pushed over the pali and many, rather than surrender, plunged to their deaths from the 1000 ft. cliffs. The decisive battle of Nuuanu Pali gave Kamehameha control of the islands, except Kauai, that remained independent.

Check out all of our Hawaiian storyboards at Tikimaster.com! And don't forget to shop our oustanding hot deals on carved tikis!

Tiki Mugs Perfect for your Tiki Bar!

Have you dusted the snow off of your tiki bar and defrosted it for your spring time tiki party yet? Well, if you haven't, TikiMaster.com has some cool tiki and hula mugs to inspire you to get your spring tiki bar cleaning under way! Our collection of modern and retro tiki mugs will make you want to start mixing drinks right now!

How about a classic Blue Hawaii in this cool blue tiki face mug? Here's TikiMaster's secret recipe:

1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Creme de Coconut
3 - 4 oz. Pineapple Juice

Blended - Combine with a scoop of ice in an electric mixer. Mix well (15 - 20 sec). On the Rocks - Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Mix well and strain. For either preparation pour into a tiki glass or tiki mug.

This drink shouts Hawaii and is the perfect signature tiki bar party drink. This cool concoction is so delicious that even Elvis Presley sang about it!

Or how about trying a Tropical Itch in one of our sexy hula girl classes? Don't forget to measure your shots with our hulu girl shot classes!

1oz. Vodka
1oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao or Grand Marnier
3 - 4 oz. Passion Fruit Juice

Combine in a shaker with a cup of ice. Pour, with ice into a vintage tiki or hula glass. Top with additional passion fruit juice if needed.

Cheers from TikiMaster.com!

Konichiwa!! From TikiMaster.com...Tikis in Japan!

TikiMaster.com not only sells everything tiki on the web, but we also wholesale to companies. Sometimes these companies, which are located all over the world, choose to sell our tiki products, and sometimes they decorate their stores with them. Which is what Murasaki Sports in Japan chose to do! TikiMaster.com has great pieces of tiki art to use to decorate any store!

Murasaki Sports superstore is conveniently located in the OPA shopping mall in Nishi-shinsaibashi. If you are looking for snowboards, surfboards, skateboards--any kind of sport board for that matter--then chances are you can find what you need here. Besides these basic items, the shelves are of course stocked with all the necessary accessories. You will also find lots of Tikimaster.com specialty items, like large tiki totem, tiki statues and tiki masks. Murasaki also went with our Hawaiian koa spears, paddles, and weaponry.

So remember, tikis just aren't cool in Hawaii, tikis are cool all over the world! Domo Arigato from all of us at TikiMaster.com!

More On Bamboo Decor....

TikiMaster.com has the largest selection of bamboo and bamboo related products anywhere on the web! In our showroom, as well as in our online store, you’ll find an array of products that will enhance your tropical bamboo décor.

TikiMaster.com has a multitude of bamboo products such as: traditional hand crafted bamboo tiki masks, melodic bamboo wind chimes, cool bamboo tiki bars, unique bamboo furniture, ambient bamboo lighting sconces; all of which will contribute to the overall feel of decorating with bamboo.

TikiMaster.com is also the largest supplier of free standing bamboo poles which will allow you or your designer to be as creative as you can dream! We even have jewelry made out of bamboo to give as the perfect gift to a bamboo lover.

Bamboo Everything at TikiMaster.com

Bamboo is an excellent way to add an organic vibe with pure elegance to any home. Bamboo can be used both inside and outside. Bamboo is not only beautiful, but it is also easy to maintain, and easy on the earth! Thankfully TikiMaster.com has everything to meet your bamboo needs!

According to the laws of Feng Shui, luck and prosperity will be an addition to your home when you use bamboo as a decorating element. When using bamboo inside your home, try adding it to already existing foliage and/or flowers, or go all out and create a unique arrangement with just bamboo. Using bamboo of different lengths in a large, ornate pot, with up lighting, can create a simple, yet sophisticated Eastern Asian piece of art decor. Another creative way to use bamboo indoors, is as a chair rail along your walls. Splice medium to large bamboo down the center and adhere horizontally to the lower half of your wall. This will create a very tropical feel to any room. If you need to separate a large room into smaller section, try using 3-4 foot tall bamboo fencing to section off the areas needed.

Bamboo also makes a design statement when used outdoors. If you need to create a barrier, either from a neighbor, pool, or perhaps a garden or children’s play area, try using bamboo as your medium of separation. Bamboo is easily attachable to already existing fences that need a face lift, or bamboo can be used on it’s own to create separation. Bamboo works much better than traditional plastic, metal or vinyl fencing because of it’s natural look and feel. You’ll notice how your landscaping pops around bamboo.

Kanaloa Tiki - Tiki of the Sea

Kanaloa is one of the four great tiki gods of Hawaiian mythology, along with Kāne, Kū, and Lono. He is the local form of a Polynesian tiki deity generally connected with the sea.

In the traditions of ancient Hawaiʻi, Kanaloa is symbolized by the squid or by the octopus, and is typically associated with Kāne in legends and chants where they are portrayed as complementary powers. For example: Kāne was called upon during the building of a canoe, Kanaloa during the sailing of it; Kāne governed the northern edge of the ecliptic, Kanaloa the southern. In this way, they represent a divine duality of wild and taming forces like those observed like the popular yin-yang of Chinese Taoism.

Kanaloa is also considered to be the tiki god of the Underworld and a teacher of magic. Legends state that he became the leader of the first group of spirits "spit out" by the gods. In time, he led them in a rebellion in which the spirits were defeated by the gods and as punishment were thrown in the Underworld.

Find several kanaloa tikis and kanaloa tiki masks at Tikimaster.com! We have the largest selection of tikis and tiki masks on the web!

Pineapple Aloha at Tikimaster.com

Did you know that the pineapple didn't originate in Hawaii? It actually originated in Mexico and historians believe that a ship coming from South America, that wrecked off of the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, brought tools and pineapples to Hawaii. Later, in 1851, James Drummond Dole founded Dole Foods Company, which is the largest producer of pineapple in the world!

In Hawaii, the pineapple has become known as the symbol of hospitality. So, of course, Tikimaster.com, the web's largest supplier of tikis and Hawaiiana on the web, has a special line of pineapple products. Tikimaster.com has pineapple welcome signs, a tiki with a pineapple top, pineapple decorative paddles, pineapple tiki masks, vintage pineapple company signs, and much much more.

To see all of the pineapple tiki products, visit Tikimaster.com and find the search bar at the bottom of the home page. Simply enter "pineapple" and you'll find over 50 results! We know that you will find great hospitality at Tikimaster.com! Aloha from the pineapple state!

Hottest Island Themed Jewelry on the Web!

Do you feel the need to add a little "bling-bling" to your life? Well, at FashionIslandAccessories.com you can get more bling for your buck!

At FashionIslandAccessories.com we focus mostly on island style jewlery, and have bracelets, chokers, anklets, key chains, earrings and more. The materials we use to hand craft our pieces of art are everthing from beads to bone to semi-precious stones, to wood pendants. FashionIslandAccessories.com even carries a cool line of flip flops!

Our jewelry and key chains feature dolphins, sharks, skateboards, boodie boards, turtles, Hawaiian petroglyph, surfboards, pineapples, spirals...and anything else that you might find in or near the ocean!

Hey...and did you know that FashionIslandAccessories.com is a subsidiary of Tikimaster.com, so of course we have a great selection of tiki jewelry at well!

Set Sail for Tikimaster.com - Hawaiian Sailing Canoes & Tikis

Tikimaster.com not only specializes in tikis and tiki everything, but we also have a huge selection of sailing canoes, and sailing canoe themed gift items. Our canoe items have a Hawaiiana theme to them, which makes them very unique compared to canoes you might normally think of.

Here is a very popular and traditional single hull sailing canoe from Hawaii. This art piece was handcrafted with great attention to details and is made from solid acacia koa wood. Sailing canoes were once the transportation for the ancient Hawaiians, and currently the canoes are being used to continue to educate the youth of Hawaii about the Hawaiian culture. There are even teams that race single hull sailing canoes. This canoe can be purchased at tikimaster.com for only $99.

To the right is a hand carved wooden relief depicting a Hawaiian scene with Hawaiian canoe, a whale surging out of the water and powerful symbolisms all around it. The details are absolutely vibrant! The relief measures 36 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch thick. This story board is hand carved and would be a beautiful art piece in any tiki themed room. Visit tikimaster.com to purchase this woodedn relief for only $129. Also check out our huge selection of hand carved Hawaiian story boards. We even have story boards that feature tikis!

Wedding / Gift Registry at Tikimaster.com

Are you a tiki fanatic that's getting married? Do you have a special party planned? Are you expecting a little tiki of your own? Well, tikimaster.com can create a dream wedding gift registry so that you don't end up with a lot of lame gifts you never use! All you need to do is call The Tikimaster, Jerome, at 808-781-3126. He'll personally consult with you to make sure that all of the registry needs are met. The girst registry doesn't just have to be for a wedding, it can be for any special occasion! Jerome will create a unique web page for you on the tikimaster.com website so that gift buying will be easy for all of your invitees!

Did you know that Tikimaster.com also specializes in renting large tikis and other tiki decorations for wedding are parties. Again, call The Tikimaster at 808-781-3126 for more information.

From all of us at tikimaster.com, best wishes on your tiki special day! Aloha!

Wedding / Gift Registry at Tikimaster.com

Are you a tiki fanatic that is getting married?? Or are you about ready to have your own little tiki? Did you know that Tikimaster.com can create your own tiki registry?

We are happy to work one on one to create the dream gift wish list for your wedding or special occasion. Simple call Jerome at 808-781-3126 and he, The Tikimaster, will personally create a unique selection for your guests to choose from! As your gifts are purchased we will update your web page and ship the items to you.

Tikimaster.com also specializes in decorating for your big day or grand party. We have the most massive tikis that will make any party tiki-licious! We also carry basic luau supplies and small tikis for guest favors. Again, call the Tikimaster, at 808-781-3126 for a personal consultation.

Please Remove Your Shoes - Aloha Signs & Surf Decor

Removing your shoes before entering someone's home or your own home is a tradition that is not only part of the Japanese culture, but also a custom for those of us who live in Hawaii. Because Hawaii's culture is so closely tied to that of the Japanese, you will find that Hawaii respects many of Japan's customs. No matter where you live, you may want to adapt your home to this custom, and Tikimaster.com is here to help with wood and ceramic tiles that will let your guests know to remove their shoes.

It is the custom in every Japanese household to take one's shoes off when entering the house. It is generally considered polite to wear shoes instead of sandals, but sandal wearers may carry a pair of white socks to put over their bare feet or stockings, so that their bare feet will not touch the slippers that the host offers. The shoes are turned around so that the toe faces the door after taking them off. If during the winter time, a guest is wearing a coat or hat, the guest will take it off before the host opens the door. When the guest is leaving, he or she does not put on the coat or hat until the door has closed.

Removing one's shoes is not only a Japanese custom, but it is also a great way to keep your home clean and free of germs. Families with small children who play on the ground or crawl will especially be interested in adopting the removing of shoes custom.

For all of our wood and ceramic signs, please visit tikimaster.com.

MOAI - Easter Island Tiki

One of the world's most famous yet least visited archaeological sites, Easter Island is a small, hilly, now treeless island of volcanic origin. Located in the Pacific Ocean 2200 miles off the coast of Chile, it is considered to be the world’s most remote inhabited island. The oldest known traditional name of the island is Te Pito o Te Henua, meaning ‘The Center (or Navel) of the World.’ In the 1860’s Tahitian sailors gave the island the name Rapa Nui, meaning ‘Great Rapa,’ due to its resemblance to another island in Polynesia called Rapa Iti, meaning ‘Little Rapa’. The island received its most well known current name, Easter Island, from the Dutch sea captain Jacob Roggeveen who became the first European to visit Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722.

That culture's most famous features are its enormous stone tiki statues called moai, at least 288 of which once stood upon massive stone platforms called ahu. There are some 250 of these ahu platforms spaced approximately one half mile apart and creating an almost unbroken line around the perimeter of the island. Another 600 moai statues, in various stages of completion, are scattered around the island, either in quarries or along ancient roads between the quarries and the coastal areas where the tiki statues were most often erected. Nearly all the moai are carved from the tough stone of the Rano Raraku volcano. The average statue is 14 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 14 tons. Some moai were as large as 33 feet and weighed more than 80 tons (one statue only partially quarried from the bedrock was 65 feet long and would have weighed an estimated 270 tons). Depending upon the size of the tiki statues, it has been estimated that between 50 and 150 people were needed to drag them across the countryside on sleds and rollers made from the island's trees.

For the best selection of Easter Island Tikis, visit Tikimaster.com.