Tropical Bird Tablescape – Adventure Awaits in the “Tiki Room”

Tropical Birds in the “Tiki Room”

This week I am happy to share my Tropical Bird Tablescape! I found these Certified International plates in Homegoods one day when they had just come in and I was able to get a a complete set of them. I was so excited about the plates because they reminded me of the postcards that we would send our grandparents from our various Florida and California vacations in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They also reminded me of the “Enchanted Tiki Room” at Disneyland and Disney World. As soon as I saw the macaw plate, my brain started singing “in the Tiki,  In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki tiki room; In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room; All the birds sing words, and the flowers croon; In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room!” In Disneyland, when this exhibit was introduced, it was the first time that Audio Animatronics technology was used. This technology was used to tell stories with lifelike figures, that “talked, sang, moved, and danced” while coordinating lights and music brought the stories to life. I remember the amazement I felt both at the technology and at the feeling of being immersed in a Disney movie.

These Certified International plates bring these vacation memories to life – right on my dining room table.

For more on the history of the “Tiki Room” exhibit and more details on the amazing amount of audio animatronics animals, flowers and tiki statues, in the room, you may want to check out the post – “Touring plans – Five things to know about…Tiki Room”

You may also want to see “Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room” on YouTube

The Tiki Dining Room and Tablescape Video

Welcome to my “Tiki Room” – if you enjoy seeing the tablescape, as you would see it, if you were a visitor to our home, please check out my YouTube video below. Welcome to our home!!!

The Plate Stack and Other Dinnerware

All the dinnerware on this Table is from Homegoods from about 4 years ago.

The flowered cork board placemat is from Homegoods as well. The bottom plate in the stack is a square Melamine plate made by Tommy Bahama.

On top of the yellow plate, is a Certified International plate from the “Paradise” pattern. The Toucan – “Welcome to Paradise – Adventure” plate from this pattern is pictured above. It is one of 4 different plates in this set.

The “Adventure Awaits – Explore” plate features two Scarlet Macaws…

while the “Good Time to Chill – Wander” plate features two flamingos…

and the “It’s Time to Escape – Travel” plate features two Sulfur Crested Cockatoos. I was especially excited about this plate as friends of ours have a very vocal & charming Cockatoo.

The pink flower bowl near the upper left corner of the placemat is by Maxcera. (also from Homegoods).

I love this photo because the tropical look is carried on outside, with the palm trees at the lake. This still seems surprising to me – to look out the window and see palm trees, as I grew up in Ohio – which has a lot of beautiful scenery, but definitely not palm trees.

The Centerpieces

The Centerpieces include various toucan, and macaw figurines, as well as toucan, cockatoo, and macaw salt and pepper shakers, a toucan sugar and creamer set, a macaw pitcher, a palm leaf bowl with a macaw, and a flower bowl with toucan.

The figurines above are from the “Tropical Collection” and were purchased at Homegoods a few years ago.

The Macaw pitcher is from Certified International and was purchased at Homegoods as well. The toucan and macaw salt & pepper shakers in the above picture are from Sakura and were purchased on eBay.

The Cockatoo Salt and Pepper Shakers (upper left) are from Fitz and Floyd, are are sometimes available on eBay. The Toucan Sugar & Creamer are also from eBay, and were made for Cardinal, Inc.

The Butterfly candle holders above are Fitz and Floyd from eBay and Replacements, and were used in my recent butterfly tablescape too.

Flatware

The flatware is “Butterfly” by Godinger. Its available from Amazon. The flatware is stainless with gold butterflies. You may remember it from my butterfly tablescape.

Goblets

The goblets are hand blown art glass and surprisingly were sold at Oriental Trading Co. – to my remembrance. However, I have not seen them on Oriental Trading Company since then. I’m assuming they didn’t sell well, as they were at a great clearance price when I purchased them.

Napkin Rings

Last table item, but certainly not least, are the napkin rings. I gathered these from various sets to try to match each bird on the plate. The Toucans are Cardinal Inc., the parrot/macaw are Fitz and Floyd, the flamingos are unbranded. Unfortunately, I have never seen a Cockatoo napkin ring, so they are not represented.

The flamingo napkin rings are unbranded, but were perhaps made in a ceramics class, as one flamingo has initials on it. I love the way their necks “bend” as I think this captures the unique poses of real flamingos.

The parrot and macaw are from Fitz and Floyd. I love the two different colored birds and two different poses. They were made in Taiwan.

The Toucan napkin rings were made for Cardinal Inc. in Taiwan.

Also In the Dining Room

I made a flower arrangement using flowers from Hobby Lobby, and added them to my leaf vase. The vase was made by Kaldun and Bogle, and has a monkey handle – although its not visible in the photo. I turned the handle to face the back as it seemed to distract from the bird theme.

Table Details and Origins – for the Tropical Bird Tablescape

“Paradise” bird plates by Certified International – Homegoods – in approximately 2019

Pink flower dessert bowls by Maxcera – Homegoods – in approximately 2019

Yellow Melamine Square plates by Tommy Bahama – HomeGoods – in approximately 2019

Large Macaw Ceramic Pitcher by Certified International HomeGoods – in approximately 2019

Large Toucan Figurine, Large 2 Macaw figurines, Toucan on flower bowl, Macaw salt and pepper, Macaw palm leaf bowl by Tropical Collection from China – HomeGoods – in approximately 2019

Toucan Sugar and Creamer made for Cardinal Inc. from Taiwan – eBay

Cockatoo salt and pepper shakers by Fitz and Floyd – available occasionally on eBay

Toucan and Macaw salt and pepper shakers by Sakura – available occasionally on eBay

Parrot/Macaw ceramic napkin rings – Fitz and Floyd – eBay

Toucan Ceramic Napkin rings – made for Cardinal, Inc. in Taiwan

Flamingo Ceramic Napkin Rings – unbranded

Art Glass/Blown Glass wine glasses with bird stems – available occasionally on eBay

Butterfly ceramic candle holders – Fitz and Floyd – available occasionally on eBay and Etsy

Ceramic Leaf Vase with monkey handle by Kaldun and Bogle – available occasionally on eBay

Stained Glass Look Butterflies for window – similar items available on Amazon

Godinger “Butterfly” flatware with gold accents – often available at Amazon or department stores.  

Yellow Table Runner – Homegoods – many years ago

Flower cork board placemats – Homegoods – many years ago

Silk Flowers – Hobby Lobby

A Post You May Find Interesting

We had some flooding this week (on May 2, 2024) and I thought you may find that interesting, so I wrote a post about it. Our area had not flooded at all to my knowledge until 2017. After that we have had occasional flooding. Unfortunately this affects many things, and even some houses flood. Often it is the older homes that flood as the required builing elevation was lower than it is now. Our hearts go out to those who are experiencing any flooding damage – but especially to those who have water in their homes. To read more about our flooding experiences – check out the post below.

Lake Life – When the Lake Takes Over The Yard

Posts I Hope You will Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this tablescape, I think you may enjoy the following posts too

A Flamboyance of Flamingos – From Florida – Fly in for our Featured Feast

A Glorious Sunset on the Lake – April 15, 2023

and for nature with a whimsical side, you may enjoy the following.

April Showers Bring May Flowers!! But Do They Also Bring Ducks with Umbrellas????

Freezing Temperature Tablescape with Sled Dogs, Seals and Bears “Oh My!!”

A Blue and White Mother’s Day Tablescape

I hope you enjoyed the Tropical Bird Tablescape. Did it remind you of the Disneyland/Disney World Tiki Room? Are you singing the Tiki Room song in your head as I am? I was surprised to learn that the “Tiki Room” songwriters “The Sherman Brothers” also wrote the “It’s a Small World” song. They seem to be experts on catchy songs!

I’d love to hear about your Disney or tropical adventures and if you remember your first Audio Animatronics experience, I’d love to hear about that as well. If you would like to comment, please scroll to the very bottom of this post for the “Comments” section. (It’s below the Link Parties section)

Link Parties

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Parties” aka “Blog Hops”.

If you click on the name of the blog (in blue) on the evening of the day of the week they are listed under, it should take you to the Link Party, where many bloggers have joined with them to share their own ideas.  I love how the link parties connect you with both a great blog, and other blogger’s ideas as well!  Many thanks to all these bloggers for bringing so many ideas to all of us!!! 

You can actually find these link parties any day of the week, by clicking on the website name below, but once you click, you may need to scroll thru a few entries to find the link party you are looking for. 

Sunday 

Life as a Leo wife (Nikki), Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly),  Décor Craft Design (Mel) ,A Labour of Life (Linda),  Ducks ‘n a Row (Sinea),  Love My Messy Messy Mess (Katie)   host “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party.  I love checking out the home decor, holiday decorations and current projects of all the hostesses as well as the ideas from their link party ! 

Life and Linda hosts “Love Your Creativity Link Party”.  I love checking out Linda’s gorgeous holiday decorations and tablescapes, and her chandelier decorations are a beautiful finishing touch!!

The House on Silverado  hosts – “Sundays on Silverado” link party. I am fairly new to Niky’s site but am loving her holiday decorating and her new grandma stories!!

Ridge Haven Homestead  – “Sunday Sunshine” Blog Hop.  In addition to the blog hop, I am enjoying reading about Laurie’s homestead, the “off the grid” lifestyle they are living and the cabin they are building. 

April J Harris – hosts Hearth and Soul Link Party monthly on the first Sunday of the month. I am enjoying reading about April’s traveling adventures, as well as her projects at home!  

Monday

Life Tales Books Blogspot  hosts Will Blog for Comments Link Party. Jennifer is a Photos and Story Treasures Consultant, and I am enjoying her ideas on photos and memory books, as well as her link party!  

Holly-Pink Lady(Holly) and Sunshine and books blog (Sarah) host “Hello Monday Link Party”. In addition to the link party, I am enjoying Sarah’s book recommendations, and Holly’s recipes and party ideas.  

Between Naps on the Porch hosts  “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters”. I love seeing Susan’s amazing home projects which are very inspiring!! I always come away with some great ideas from her posts and from those who have linked up!! 

The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

Charlene at A Pinch of Joy hosts “Busy Mondays”. Charlene’s website is all about home decorating, and holiday decorations and recipes. The first two things are things I love to do and the Recipes are things I like to eat!

Good random fun blogspot hosts The Good.Random.Fun. link party  Tamar’s website has some great photography, interesting places to visit, and thoughts on many things. Recently, I enjoyed reading about Hanukkah celebrations! 

Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn, Nicky at  Life as a Leo Wife, Michelle at  Moms are frugal and a few other hostesses host “You’re the Star Blog Hop” I love checking out these websites and the link party for holiday decor, crafts, money saving ideas and tablescapes. 

Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life   hosts  the “Inspire me Tuesday” link party. Marty has an eye for design and decorating, and turning your house into a home. I always enjoy reading about her projects. 

Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly)  and Penny’s Passion (Penny) host the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” which often opens on Tuesday evenings. I have enjoyed Beverly’s Red Barn project and her projects and decorating . Penny’s website has both projects and recipes I have enjoyed reading about – and more – see “Thinking Out Loud” under “Thursday” in this list. 

Jenerally Informed  hosts the “Happy Now Link Party”. Jen from Jenerally informed and Leslie from playmates to parties host “happy now” which brings many craft and decorating ideas and recipes for fun holiday foods. 

Perfectly Imperfect-LWL hosts the “Tell It To Me Tuesday Link Party” which brings many decorating ideas, recipes, and ideas for family activities. 

Kim and Cassie from Lou Lou Girls host the the “Fabulous Party”. Lou Lou Girls post unique recipes, family activities, DIY and party ideas! 

Marci at Stone Cottage Adventures hosts “Tuesdays with a Twist”. Marci posts on gardening, sewing, recipes, crafts and books! Marci’s link party contains many other fun ideas as well. 

My Wee Abode (Julie) hosts the “Tuesday Turn About” Link Party. Julie is turning her small home into a charming coastal farmhouse home. Her website and link party include great home decorating, DIY, craft projects and recipes.

Wednesday

Karin’s Kottage hosts the “Karin’s Kottage Link party”.  I am also enjoying keeping up with Karin’s Italian Palace remodel! as well as her decorating ideas, crafts, grandchild activities and home projects. 

French Ethereal hosts a “Share Your Style”  link party where decorating, recipes, fashion, tablescape styles are all shared. 

Esme Salon recently began hosting a “Wordless Wednesday” photography link party – I can’t wait to link up!

Creatively Beth  hosts the “Creatively Crafty” Link Party. Beth’s website contains wonderful craft posts, including amazing up-cycle, from scratch, and Dollar Store Crafts. Beth’s link party contains a variety of family friendly posts including recipes, crafts, and holiday decor. 

Ridge Haven Homestead hosts the Homestead Blog Hop.  I am also enjoying reading about the off the grid home that Laurie and her family are building. 

Karin at Fifth Sparrow No More, hosts “Whimsy Home Link Party”. Karin posts about Finding the Beauty – in decorating, travel and faith and family! 

Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction hosts “Vintage Charm” link party. What Cecelia does with her thrift store finds is so creative!

Lydia at  Pandora and Max hosts the “All Seasons” Link Party. Lydia’s recent blog entry was all about her trip – and the sunsets are a “must see” – fabulous!

Thursdays

I often participate in Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. I have been following Susan for quite a long time, and absolutely love her Tablescapes!!! I also love the ideas shared on her Tablescape Thursday link party! 

Katherine’s corner hosts the  “TFT – Thursday Favorite Things” blog hop.  I love the assortment of wonderful decorating, recipe, tablescape, and inspirational ideas found here. 

Southern Sunflowers   hosts their “Home Matters Link Party” at 8 CT on Thursday.  I have really enjoyed linking to their link party and the various decorating, recipe, tablescape and craft ideas found on this website and their “Home Matters” Link Party. 

Penny’s Passion  hosts the “Thinking Out Loud Link Party” which often begins on Thursday. Thinking out Loud is a great post published each Thursday, and covers many interesting topics. Today the topic was “elf on the shelf – for empty nesters” and I love the traditions Penny has started in her home. So cute!

Roentare.zenfolio blog hosts a photography link party each week.  The photography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the places he and his wife photograph! 

Good Random Fun  hosts the “Little Things” link party, which I enjoy. Its a place for sharing and reading about lots of different topics and ideas. 

Marsha in the Middle and Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings host “Weekend Traffic Jam” which goes live on Thursday at 8:30 pm CT. Marsha posts about Fashion and the link party contains holiday decorations, fashion, and recipes (to name a few of the family friendly links). 

Friday

Stephanie at Crazy Little Lovebirds hosts the “Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.” It is a gathering for home decor ideas, recipes, tablescapes, reflections, etc. I am enjoying being a part fo this group. 

Building Our Hive hosts the “Funtastic Friday” Link Party which includes recipes, home decor, tablescapes, crafts, travel and other family friendly posts. 

Cindy at County Road 407  hosts the “Farmhouse Friday” Link Party, which begins at 6:30 am CT each Friday and features home decor – all styles; holiday decorating, tablescapes, crafts, etc. 

Andrea at The Cottage Market hosts “A Morning Cup of Joe” link party. Both the website and the link party feature DIY projects, Recipes, home decor, crafts and holiday decorations. 

Erika at A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea at Momfessionals, host “Friday Favorites”. Both websites and the link party feature family activities, home decor, fashion, entertaining, recipes, and holiday decorations and traditions. 

At Lou Lou Girls Kim, Cassie and Amber bring lots of good recipes and family activities to us and also host “Fabulous Friday” a link party that brings us recipes, holiday decor, family activities and many other family friendly ideas! 

Saturday

Pieced Pastimes  Hosts “Saturday Sparks Party”  which includes home decors, recipes and holiday fun foods, tablescapes, crafts, etc. Among the many things I appreciate at Pieced Pastimes is the first picture of many posts, where Suzanne shows her current view at home (in New Hampshire) I love her wonderful view in all weather!

Comments

I treasure your comments, and will respond to each one – usually within one day! I’d also love it if you would share some of your tropical or Disney experiences, and also any special or unusual experiences you had when you first saw animatronics. Did you think they were real? Comment section is at the very bottom of the post.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! I wish you a wonderful spring and summer! I’m hoping the coming seasons bring a wonderful vacation for you, whether your travels take you to somewhere tropical, somewhere “Disney” or somewhere completely different!!!