With just a little over a week left until the show, Pete is working around the clock on new tiki carvings. It's so neat looking outside each afternoon and seeing his new lamps, torches, masks and totem creations. Sometimes I wonder how he can carve and create for over 12 hours a day. I guess when you're doing what you love, it doesn't feel like work.
We're also really excited about the new parrot line he has created. When pete first started painting a few years back, he didn't start painting tiki's he actually started with parrots. So we thought now would be the time to revive that initial interest and be more than appropriate for the upcoming show. The new line has been transposed onto coasters, magnets and even light switch plate covers. Sample light switch plate to the right.
Our good friend Tiki Doug from Safety Harbor, FL will be there selling his carved bone necklaces. His art was just featured in the highly rated film, Dolphin Tale, with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. Doing shows along side Doug are always a pleasure. His distinct laugh always brings us comfort and makes us feel at home. You can view his amazing products online at www.TikiDoug.com.
We'll be back the second week in November and will post some pictures of the event. They say Jimmy Buffett may show up. We hope that's true. Life couldn't get much better if at the show we can listen to the song Margaritaville actually sung by Jimmy himself. The show can't come fast enough. More to report soon...
By: Erin Janus
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