Tiki Tom-Tom
@tiki-tom-tom.bsky.social
Polynesiac. Author. Photographer. Artist. Sewist. Educator. Musician. Wanderer.
Pics and prose for people who love Tiki. My photographs of Polynesiacs’ places, bars, and creations. Visit www.polynesiacs.com for my book, or tikipassports.com for passports.
Pics and prose for people who love Tiki. My photographs of Polynesiacs’ places, bars, and creations. Visit www.polynesiacs.com for my book, or tikipassports.com for passports.
April 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
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
Choose a passion you love - and create community. Read how David turned passion into Lowbrow Aloha. It’s my 97th visit to a home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/02/c... #tiki #tikiartists #hometikibar
April 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Choose a passion you love - and create community. Read how David turned passion into Lowbrow Aloha. It’s my 97th visit to a home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/02/c... #tiki #tikiartists #hometikibar
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
Roland Remington, the extraordinary master of vintage melody percussion instruments, plays at Mai Tai Mayhem. #exotica #tiki #polynesiacs #maitaimayhem2025
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
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
Kim’s Tiki Gardens collection, featuring mugs by Eekum Bookum, photographed at the Nauga Hydaway, Orlando, Florida. www.eekumbookum.com #tikimugs #tiki #tikieyecandy
February 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kim’s Tiki Gardens collection, featuring mugs by Eekum Bookum, photographed at the Nauga Hydaway, Orlando, Florida. www.eekumbookum.com #tikimugs #tiki #tikieyecandy
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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
Oceanic Arts, during the closing ceremonies. Whittier, California polynesiacs.com/2022/04/11/f... #oceanicarts #tikieyecandy #tiki #polynesiacs
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
The Fuzzy Smudge, Olalla, Washington, Debbie and Mark’s home Tiki bar, polynesiacs.com/2022/04/15/i... #Tiki #hometikibar #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs
“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
“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
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
The Flora Lounge, Kansas City, Missouri, Corey’s home Tiki bar polynesiacs.com/2021/08/20/t... #tikihomebar #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy
“Let me know when you’re ten minutes away. I’m making seven cocktails all at once.” The Monkey Room, Roswell, Georgia, Mick’s home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2021/06/12/m... #tikicocktails #tiki #tikieyecandy
February 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Let me know when you’re ten minutes away. I’m making seven cocktails all at once.” The Monkey Room, Roswell, Georgia, Mick’s home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2021/06/12/m... #tikicocktails #tiki #tikieyecandy
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
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
“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
“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
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
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
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
Robert at The River Kai, his home Tiki bar, in Riverside, California polynesiacs.com/2022/07/07/s... #hometikibar #tiki #polynesiacs
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
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 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
January 29, 2025 at 2:42 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
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
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
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
Black Velvet Painting by Jason Straughan, aka The Boozy Doodler, at Max’s South Seas Hideaway, Grand Rapids, Michigan www.instagram.com/the_boozy_do... #blackvelvetpaintings #maxssouthseashideaway #tiki
January 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Black Velvet Painting by Jason Straughan, aka The Boozy Doodler, at Max’s South Seas Hideaway, Grand Rapids, Michigan www.instagram.com/the_boozy_do... #blackvelvetpaintings #maxssouthseashideaway #tiki
The Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, California theformosacafe.com #tikibars #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy #formosacafe
January 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, California theformosacafe.com #tikibars #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy #formosacafe
“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
“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
The Rincon Room, Camarillo, California polynesiacs.com/2022/07/21/k... #tiki #tikihomebar #tikistyle #tikieyecandy
January 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Rincon Room, Camarillo, California polynesiacs.com/2022/07/21/k... #tiki #tikihomebar #tikistyle #tikieyecandy