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Tifaifai - Tahitian Quilting

2007-10-19T22:59:00.000-10:00

"Tifaifai" is the Tahitian quilting and patchwork. Mostly made for bedspreads and bedroom linen or cushion covers, this is an art that is practiced today by Tahitian vahines. 'Tifaifai' has been around for about the last 200 years. Often made with brightly coloured fabrics and themes include Tahitian floral motifs, such as 'uru' (or breadfruit), palm leaves, and ocean life.

Modern 'tifaifai' makers use more simpler designs to suit modern homes:
eg.

(for purchase information on tifaifai such as the designs above, EMAIL US)

LUAU PARTY PINEAPPLE PALM TREE FRUIT DISPLAY

2007-09-26T11:27:00.000-10:00

GET THE RECIPE AND EASY INSTRUCTIONS NOW!

Have you been searching for an awesome idea for your luau theme party? Look no further. If you think this project is more than you can handle - relax. It's as easy as scrambling an egg and your palm tree display will be the hit of the party. It can be our little secret on how easy it was to prepare. 99% of the preparation can be done the day before the party, thus, eliminating any last-minute stress on the day of the event. Once the fruit is cut, this entire display can be assembled in under 15 minutes. The photo on the far left was recently sent to us by Chuck and Lou Tankersley of Stone Mountain, Georgia - nice job guys! This is a one-of-a-kind, eye-catching fruit display. Perfect for a graduation party, luau party, birthday party, wedding reception or any type of tropical theme event. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Order now!

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Soooo easy to make yourself!!

Tamure Dance Groups in Los Angeles area

2006-11-09T14:54:00.000-10:00

A member of the "My Island Party" team will soon be visiting Los Angeles, California.

Are you a Tahitian Dance group or association, or know of one, that would like to be featured in our blog?

Email: info"at"myislandparty.com to let us know that you want us to come and visit you.

Dates will be from December 1st, 2006 through to February 15, 2007.

Tahiti Heiva Dance and Song Festival Program for 2006

2006-06-17T22:48:00.000-10:00

Here is a link for Tahiti Heiva Dance and Song Festival Program for 2006.

Anyone who is planning to attend this year and need to find out about tickets please contact us by email.

Tropical Island Party Banana Scent

2006-05-30T12:57:00.000-10:00

Use fresh bananas and fruits to decorate your island party.

Place a bunch of bananas on the dining table or near cocktails with flowers for the perfect Island Theme party.

Tahitian, French Polynesian Flag

2006-04-19T10:39:00.000-10:00

This is the flag for Tahiti, French Polynesia. You can use this for your party planning invitations or decoration.

Tahitian Beach Sunset Spotlighting

2006-04-08T12:22:00.000-10:00

Use a spotlight to create a sunny beach scene or tropical sunset mood for your island theme party.

Whether your polynesian theme party is in the day or night, this will set the mood for a really nice island ambience.

Polynesian Party Music Disguise

2006-03-27T09:19:00.000-10:00

You have gone through all the trouble to set up the perfect summer tropical Polynesian island theme party, don't spoil it with ugly large stereos or speakers portruding from your island scene.

Music in Tahitian, Hawaiian and all polynesian cultures is very important. (If you don't have polynesian music for your island party yet, click on "polynesian music" to find one today.)

Disguise your speakers with flower adornements or cover with a large tiki covering (you can do so by enlarging the tiki template found in our "My Island Party" planning ebook). This won't muffle the sounds when you use it correctly and have enough holes for the music to play through.

Here's another great way to hide your speakers or stereos: disguise with a large cardboard "pahu" (Tahitian bass drum), like a tom-tom drum, cutout with motif shape holes cut out for sound. This will keep in with your island party theme elegantly!

Happy party planning! :)

Tahitian Palm Leaf Weave Placemats - Paper Craft Decor for Your Island Party

2006-03-18T21:37:00.000-10:00

What you will need:
- cardboard or paperstock in colour/s of choice
(go for cream or brown for a natural effect)
- glue

Instructions:

1. Cut the paper into long strips about 1/2 inch thick.

2. Weave the paper strips to create a large "straw mat".

3. Cut the paper "straw mat" to small about 3" x 3" for cup mats. Make another one if necessary, and cut down to 10" x 17" for dinner placemat sizes.

4. Glue down lose edges by dabbing on glue where the strips meet.

You can use this method to create cheap and fast island theme party decoration for your table-setting or as a runner for the food table.

Polynesian Fishing hook Adornement

2006-03-04T12:33:00.000-10:00

The fish hook is a powerful symbol of the Tahitian and Polynesian culture. Fishing was the primary source of nourishment and remains a large part of the Tahitian lifestyle today.

It's symbolic meaning is applied to arts and crafts and as well as in costumes.

Polynesian fish hooks were made of 'mother-of-the-pearl' shells, whale tooth, wood or bronze (nails brought into the islands when the French settled).

Ideas:
• Use the 'My Island Party' Fish Hook template (click on the image) as pendant for necklaces.
• Print out template and colour or decorate to your own liking.
• Use fish hook template image on greeting cards or party invitations.
• Have your Island Party guests wear a hook with their name written on it.
• Use as party decoration.

"Tropical Cooldown" Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe

2006-02-25T12:57:00.000-10:00

Tropical Cooldown

Ingredients:
Mango juice or puree, Orange liqueur (eg. curacao) or orange fizzy drink for the kids, Grenadine syrup and Ice

Recently we hosted a small daiquiri cocktail party and we made up many alcoholic and non-alcoholic recipes. "Tropical Cooldown" was one that we came up with that was very popular with the guests.

Method: (for 250ml)
- Crush about a handful of ice
- [Alcoholic:] Add 1/3 cup of mango juice and a splash of (curacao)
[Non-Alcoholic:] Add 1/3 cup of mango juice and 1/4 cup of orange soft drink
- blend all ingredients together
- pour into a margarita glass, add a thin swirl of grenadine around outside edge (or top) of drink, add a short straw
- add a thin slice of lime or orange for decoration if desired

Simple recipe that satisfies the tropical fantasy!

Tropical Island Party Theme Food Picks

2006-02-20T09:54:00.000-10:00

What you will need:
- toothpicks (small for hors d'oeuvres and finger foods, and larger screwers types for sandwiches or other foods)
- flowers, petals and leaves (preferably frangipani, hibiscus or other tropical species, or
- cut pictures of petals or leaves from colourful magazines (eg. wedding bouquet magazines are a great resource!), or
- use "My Island Party" planner crêpe paper flower decoration templates.

Step 1. Simply thread your flower petal or leaf onto the top end of a toothpick.
Step 2. Place all decorated food picks on your finger foods or dishes, or have them placed in a cup for guests to pick and use.

Idea! Spike all picks on an apple or potato (something that won't leave too much taste to the food picks).

Idea!! To keep your flower, petal or leaf to stay on the top end of the food pick, prepare little cubes of apple or potato and spike through pick to act as a stopper.

Tahitian earth oven stone setting

2006-02-11T12:28:00.000-10:00

- Place pile of smooth stones evenly in center of your party table for an earth oven theme
- Place your serving dishes on top of stones

Idea: Paint stones in a color or different colors to match your Island Party!

Dance your guests' breaths away!

2006-02-09T15:03:00.000-10:00

What a great way to impress your guests! Learn Tahitian dance by taking classes.
You can have a dancing group party! What 'maitai' (good, great) time you will have!

Share some laughs and memorable days... it's the Polynesian way!

Dance and move like a Tahitian vahine island girl for fun!

Ok, so this dance class is just for the ladies (any ladies! small, big, tall, short, shy, etc.), but even the men can get some cultural experience by learning the everyday ways of the Polynesian lifestyle.
This beginners class starts soon and seats are now limited as there will be email support for all students during the course time.

Makes EXCELLENT island party entertainment too!

Coconut Scented Tropical Shower (Table Setting)

2006-02-04T12:03:00.000-10:00

Sprinkle your island party table settings with desiccated coconut for aromatic polynesian senses. You can sprinkle coconut on top of your cakes, desserts and cocktails as well. If you are using coconut sugar, be sure to consider that ants might be hanging around!

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2006-01-28T10:12:00.000-10:00

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