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Thanks to Tiki Tom-Tom for featuring me in his new Polynesiacs artist series, and for letting me talk about the genesis of my book, New England Tiki.

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December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We took a collective breath. Alo-ha. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/13/w... #lei #polynesiacs #tikiculture
April 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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By: tikitomtom on Sunday, April 13, 2025
We took a collective breath.
Margo’s voice caught. “It gets me emotional. Making lei is spiritual for me.” She took a few deliberate breaths and the room full of students grew silent. We had gathered to learn the cultural art …
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April 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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By: tikitomtom on Friday, April 11, 2025
There’s no need to get seasick.
Polynesiacs paparazzi were in full force. When I stepped toward the stage, camera in hand, I was only one of scores of fans hoping to capture the perfect picture. Phones were in the air, recording …
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April 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
There’s no need to get seasick. Join in my moment with the Tikiyaki Orchestra at Tiki a GoGo. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/11/t... #tikiyakiorchestra #tiki #polynesiacs
April 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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By: tikitomtom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Choose a passion you love – and create community.
“So you’re a full-time Tiki artist?” I asked. David grinned. “Pretty much. I’ve been a full-time artist forever, but I happen to have a day job.” Creating a…
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April 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Roland Remington, the extraordinary master of vintage melody percussion instruments, plays at Mai Tai Mayhem. #exotica #tiki #polynesiacs #maitaimayhem2025
March 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Just a goat, with pie, and plumeria, and a Tiki drink. ;-) Black Velvet Painting by MakikoMoe, routed frame by Tiki Tom-Tom at Queequeg’s Coffin. www.instagram.com/makikomoe #FOM #tiki #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs #blackvelvetpainting
March 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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By: tikitomtom on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
If we’re gonna do it, now’s the time.
“Why the hell don’t we just do it?” Duke asked Amy. “Why don’t we write a book about collecting vintage Tiki?” Duke and Amy are lifelong Tiki collectors. Their c…
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February 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Meet me at Mai Tai Mayhem!

I’m honored to speak at Mai Tai Mayhem next Friday, March 7, at 4:30 pm! I’ll share my travel tips, talk about tiki photography and passport stamps, and suggest a couple of regional Tiki itineraries.

See you there!

#maitaimayhem2025 #tikitomtom #polynesiacs #tiki
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We are slowly gaining traction here. I’ve been following Polynesiacs then checking out their follow lists … I’ve had luck that way!
February 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
“If we’re gonna do it, now’s the time.” Take a look and read the story about Duke and Amy’s lifelong passion for collecting vintage Tiki. I’m honored to have visited them at their Tabu Tiki, my 96th visit to a home Tiki space. polynesiacs.com/2025/02/25/i... #tiki #hometikibars #polynesiacs
February 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
21) Polynesiacs: Tiki At Home

This incredibly beautiful book surveys 75 home Tiki bars across the United States. Imagine being able to just walk down to your basement or out into your shed and suddenly you're in a Tropical Paradise!
February 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Oceanic Arts, during the closing ceremonies. Whittier, California polynesiacs.com/2022/04/11/f... #oceanicarts #tikieyecandy #tiki #polynesiacs
February 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Fuzzy Smudge, Olalla, Washington, Debbie and Mark’s home Tiki bar, polynesiacs.com/2022/04/15/i... #Tiki #hometikibar #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs
February 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
“With all my love … Yma Sumac” A treasured, signed headshot from the famous exotica singer to Formikahini (Alice) at her Almost Always Lounge in Houston, Texas. polynesiacs.com/2021/06/18/j... #tikieyecandy #exotica #ymasumac #polynesiacs
February 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Flora Lounge, Kansas City, Missouri, Corey’s home Tiki bar polynesiacs.com/2021/08/20/t... #tikihomebar #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy
February 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nui Maka Mug by D. Cerva (c. 2011) photographed at the Chi Chi Lounge, Riverside, California, part of Caren and Fabio’s extensive collection at their home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2021/07/01/f... #tikimugs #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs
February 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
“A murder of crows is smarter than a potation of polynesiacs.” The Crows Nest Lounge, home Tiki bar in Tacoma, Washington polynesiacs.com/2022/04/27/c... #tiki #hometikibar #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy
February 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As we were asked by our gracious hosts, Alain and Regina, we offered our fresh flower leis back to the guardian Tiki when we left Orama Lodge in Bora Bora. #borabora #polynesiacs #tikiculture
February 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Robert at The River Kai, his home Tiki bar, in Riverside, California polynesiacs.com/2022/07/07/s... #hometikibar #tiki #polynesiacs
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Pele Tiki Mug and Skull, handcrafted by MadDog Mike, Photographed at Pele Bar at Barefoot Bay (his home Tiki bar) polynesiacs.com/2021/06/29/g... #tikihomebar #tiki #hometikibar #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs #tikicocktails
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m looking forward Inuhele 2025! Bosko is speaking three times!

Need a book? Message me!

Need a passport? Go to the website - tikipassports.com - order, and choose “Arrange a pickup” and mention Inuhele in the notes.

Want a stamp? Bring your Polynesiacs Passport, and I’ll stamp it!

#inuhele
January 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, California theformosacafe.com #tikibars #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy #formosacafe
January 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
“Life points you in the right direction sometimes.” Read my latest story about Ken Holewcznski’s (Designer and Publisher of Exotica Moderne) home tiki bar. There are a lot more pictures! This is my 95th visit to a home Tiki space. polynesiacs.com/2025/01/16/l... #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs
January 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM