So you’ve become a Tiki fan after your visit to the local Tiki bar. Now you want your own place to have that Tiki feel – exotic and unique ambiance that conveys warmth and excitement. You want to be surrounded by authentic-looking Tiki artifacts: statues, totem poles, masks, mugs and everything Tiki. So you wonder: Where do I start?

Most cities have shops that sell memorabilia for Tiki fanatics. The best way to know if a city has a Tiki shop is by looking for Tiki-themed bars or restaurants (as these are often advertised more blatantly than simple shops). If a city has one, then it is likely that there are enough Tiki-philes around to justify a store dedicated solely to Tiki merchandise. Most likely, stores are found near Tiki bars, as putting up shops near where probable clients are is always a great business strategy. Or you can find Tiki shops online. There are many Tiki specialty shops on the Internet. The Royal Tiki shop is a great online site to visit when you need genuine Hawaiian-made artifacts.

When you find a shop you can do business with, the next question would be: What artifacts will I buy?

Well, it depends really on your home and what you really want. Totem poles and large statues are nice but usually these look better outdoors and in large surroundings. If you have the money and a nice garden to put these large artifacts into, placing a couple of poles or statues would surely make your lawn a lot more unique. For indoor decor, small Tiki statues are perfect, especially if your living space is quite limited. Or you can try masks instead, if you plan to really have a tropical theme in your home.

An intricately designed face mask in your doorway is an excellent way to welcome visitors and ward off evil spirits (if you’re the superstitious type). Placing another Tiki mask in your mini bar reminds visitors of the relaxing atmosphere of a tropical bar where exotic drinks are served (never mind that a pi