Tiki Me...

My Serger is on fire!!!!!!!!!!!


Crazy times, making Hawaii 5 Ohhhhhh, retro style outfits. 


I love me my tiki guy! Here is a comfy flight dress, with matching bag:

Here is a closer look at my tiki guy

I found this machine embroidery pattern from  Urban Threads.


http://www.urbanthreads.com/


I just saw there design of the day "nerdy" ....mind spinning with ideas for a special someone. Seriously , check out their link if you embroider. Not your Grandma's designs for sure!


Here are a couple of wraps. Great for slipping on after the beach, then embellishing with a lighter wrap for dining:

Can't forget the man! Here are a couple of Tech Support creations:

Styling with your wireless keyboard, and waterproof camera. How will you keep the tape, holding your glasses on when you snorkle?







I'm gonna get the man to lift me out of the water like that :)
Aloha & Mahalo!!!!!!

A sip of yesterday...

Still lovin' it after all these years...

Stepped out recently to catch a glimpse of the surf, a sip of something sweet, and a feel of nostalgia. I have been going to this place for almost 10 years now, and it never disappoints me.

French 75 Bistro is a wonderful place

It was like looking into a time machine! Decorated in a art deco flavor & specializing in old school drinks, and champagne cocktails.  Here is a link, that reflects the current musical venue. This guy was great. I was expecting big band, or old jazz, which would have been grand, but was pleasantly surprised , when I heard some Barry White as I walked in the door. Here is a link before I go on about the happenings here...

http://www.french75.net/specials.shtml

So, we had the R&B music,  people bringing sexy back on the dance floor, pretty ladies in tight pencil skirts, looking retro, and a couple doing a little of the dirty dancing,  locking eyes to Barry. My man hates this type of music, so luckily, the songbird  began a little Santana. Out to the dance floor, walks a young lady , wearing a 70's looking silk blouse, that had srtipes on it, resembling a sarape. It sounds awful, but it was just perfect with the now latin turn of musical events. The people watching was fabulous.

Oh wait! That's not people it's food!

The bartender made me a lovely chocolate martini, and was not offended by my suggestions for ingredients.  I love it when a bartender really wants you to enjoy your drink. This guy has served me before, and his drinks have never let me down.

Try this delicious Chocolate Martini

Recipe courtesy of my irish twin

Equal parts  Godiva chocolaté liqueur, vodka, and Bailey's Irish Cream. I use 2 oz each, and shake it up till it's nice and frothy. Yummy served in a Martini glass, previously drizzled with chocolate syrup and placed in the freezer.

It was just lovely to visit a place that excels in providing an ambiance.  You just feel Girly & Pretty & Lucky!!!!!!

Inspires me to make a few retro, frilly, accessories...

"Dee-Lucks" Laptop Sleeves:

 "Kiss Me You Fool" cosmetic bag:

"Take Me On Your Vespa" hand bag:

Now to leave with the Lady Of Song

Tiki Inspiration...

I'm still jealous JENN!!!!!! She's in Hawaii now, I'm not. Still reminiscing about my own wedding on the island. Here in Huntington Beach, it is very warm, pushing me towards the need for cool refreshment.
Had to re-enact my favorite Big Island Bev:

Snappy Courtesy of Garrettero Kustom Photography

The Vog Cutter

Incredibly simple to make. Just make a Gin & Tonic, and splash in Guava Nectar to taste. 

I tasted this gem at a restaurant called The Frog Hopper. Their food was delicious!

http://www.fishhopper.com/kona/oceanviews.htm

If anyone out there is considering a destination wedding, I say DO IT!  We rented a house on the beach, flew our family out, and performed the nuptials on the sand, next to the house we rented.  We had a simple BBQ, flowers & cupcakes form the local Safeway, and spent far less than a fancy hotel wedding would have cost.

My Irish Twin made my cake top , (he makes unbelievably awesome Dia De Los Muertos art),  my father in-law made a cupcake stand into a tiered cake looking thing, and my nephews and all the kids helped decorate the mini cake with flowers.

What a memory.  Just another reason why I FEEL LUCKY!

The day after the wedding, we were sipping coffee on the Balcony, and caught this pic of a hula chick, performing on the rocks , right before our eyes! 

Very Special Indeed!

This flood of memories, and reviewing pictures of our visits there, give me some pretty powerful TIKI Inspiration:

Tiki iPad Sleeves

Well, back to reality. Let us prepare to knock out another work week. But before we part, lets listen to a little number, that just might "tide" us over until TIKI TIME:

My evening on the Island...

Completed my Hawaii themed gift, while sipping on a  new concoction:

VILLA ITALIA

3 oz Villa Italia Grapefruit Soda + vodka (to taste/tolerance)

Chilled Martini glass- pour directly in with a little stir

Soda can be found at TJ's for $2.99 a bottle yummy!

Here is a glimpse at the apron, and journal cover for Jess:

shhhhhh!!!!!!! She doesn't know about it yet!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HULA CHICA!

She really does know how to Hula