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Month: February 2007

OXO Mini Measuring Cup

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Swanky

Ms Swanky got me the larger cup version of this item for Christmas. It is made so that you can read the measurements from the top, rather than having to Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail CapersTagged cocktails, mixology2 Comments

Happy Birthday Dad! Happy 100!

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Swanky

On Thursday, the father of Tiki, Donn Beach would have been 100. He created many of the great drink recipes that we all know now as “Tropical Drinks” or “Tiki Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail Capers, Polynesian Pop, Retro PreservationTagged cocktails.tiki, don the beachcomber, drinks2 Comments

Grogalizer – Tiki Drink Mixer’s Best Friend

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Swanky

That, and a gift card to the liquor store… I created the Grogalizer a few years ago because I was tired of spending lots of time thumbing through the Beachbum Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail Capers, Polynesian PopTagged cocktails, drinks, OG Tiki Central, tropical4 Comments

The Dorsa – St. Louis, MO

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Swanky

This unearthed vintage building in St. Louis is just too incredible not to share. It’s amazing. I can’t imagine what walking through it must be like. Well, yes I can. Read More …

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The Joys of Home Ownership

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Swanky

In case you have not noticed it in the comments, I wanted to just say that my life has been consumed by the new house for the last month. And Read More …

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Tiki Calendar

Posted on February 5, 2007March 29, 2013 by Swanky

This is the brain-child of Ms Swanky. I have been working on the idea for some time and teamed up with Tiki Farm to produce a Calendar of Tiki, inspired Read More …

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Posted in "Tiki" Collecting, Polynesian Pop, Retro Goodies, Retro PreservationTagged calendar, OG Tiki Central7 Comments

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