Aloha, Ohana, and welcome to The Purple Tiki Lounge!
Hold onto your hats, folks! We're about to you on a wild tour through the Purple Tiki Lounge, where the story is as colorful as the drinks! This isn't just a place to kick back; it's where our show gets its groove on every week, and trust us, you won't want to miss the shigans we have in store for you!
A Little Back Story
The Secret Hollow Mountain Base has a hilariously quirky origin story that kicked off on Facebook on December 24, 2010—before my husband and I even started dating! We met through a post from a friend, and our Messenger chats quickly turned into a chaotic free-for-all of random topics. To keep our conversations from spiraling into complete madness, he created a top-secret page, and I whipped up a delightfully kitschy sign for it—because who doesn’t love a little flair. Before long, we realized we had more than just a friendship brewing—cue the romantic music! Our first date was a Disney World adventure, and let me tell you, it was so magical that we ended up engaged before we even left the park! Soon after, he flew to Chicago to help me drive a moving truck back to Orlando, where we proudly hung our Secret Hollow Mountain Base sign in our apartment like it was a trophy.
Fast forward a year, and we pulled off a surprise wedding for our parents in a tiny chapel in Kissimmee, Florida—because nothing says “I love you” like a good old-fashioned surprise! I even made him a Smash Journal for our first anniversary, which is basically a scrapbook of our shenanigans. But then, plot twist! We discovered our apartment was a moldy mess, and I ended up feeling like a walking science experiment. So, we packed up our mold-free treasures and started fresh in Wisconsin.
Now, our new place has a basement, which we decided was the perfect spot for Our Secret Hollow Mountain Base! It’s now home to my Art Studio, our recording studio (aka The Sound Garden Studio), The Purple Tiki Lounge, The Dance Floor for our Physical Therapy sessions, and a Storage Area with a little freezer we hilariously turned into an ice cream truck. Because who wouldn’t want to have ice cream on demand?
Get ready to hit play and let the tunes roll! It's time to cue the music and dance like nobody's watching!
Step right into the Secret Hollow Mountain Base through our fabulous Art Gallery, where our friends have generously gifted us their masterpieces—because who doesn’t love a little art? As you reach the base of the stairs, keep your eyes peeled for The Tiki Lounge sign, and brace yourself for a warm welcome from our mermaid, who’s probably just as confused to see you as you are to see her!
Welcome to the lounge, where random kitschy artifacts, Tiki mugs, and souvenirs from Hawaii come together in a delightful chaos! It's like a tropical vacation for your eyes, complete with enough ambient lighting to make even the sun jealous!
We built the bar during the COVID lockdown because, let’s be honest, we needed a fun escape from our living room! Before it transformed into The Purple Tiki, it was The Purple Lounge, a tribute to my baby brother, who we lost in 2016—right after we moved.
In 2020, I became an Amazon Vine Influencer, I’ve got a treasure trove of quirky items to test out, so you never know what you might find at our little paradise!
The Purple Tiki Lounge has slowly but surely taken over The Purple Lounge—like a Tiki invasion! We kicked things off with a collection of Tikis and quirky vintage treasures from my grandparents' Rumpus Room, plus some random souvenirs my parents smuggled back from Hawaii. I've always had a soft spot for Mid-century Decor and a serious crush on Tiki Lounges, so this was a no-brainer! And let me tell you, the fireplace is like a warm hug during those chilly Wisconsin winters.
Oh, and don’t forget to don some of our fabulous cheap leis during your visit! They’re hanging everywhere, just waiting for you to grab one and channel your inner island spirit!
There's a tiny jungle lurking between the lounge and the dance floor, complete with cozy nooks perfect for a quick rest or a sneaky sip of your favorite drink. And guess what? Every beverage comes with a paper umbrella—because who doesn't want a mini tropical vacation in their cup?
During Aloholidays, we deck the halls with a Purple Tinsel Tree that sometimes decides to stick around until May—because who doesn’t love a little sparkle? As you make your way to the dance floor, keep an eye out for our Menu board featuring The Mysterious Purple Tiki, your go-to spot for today’s entertainment and drink specials.
We’ve also got menus packed with more drinks, dinner delights, and tasty nibbles than you can shake a maraca at!
The dance floor is equipped with a sound system that’ll make your ears tingle and lights that are more fun than a disco ball at a cat party. Plus, it’s all covered in fluffy shag carpet, and there’s a giant bean bag chair waiting for you to take a load off—perfect for when you need to recline and contemplate your next dance move!
Tucked between the dance floor and the garden room, you'll find a teepee play area hanging out with the fairy garden, all cozy under the rainbow eucalyptus tree. It's the perfect spot to catch your breath and plot your next dance floor takeover!
The Disco Ball collection works some serious magic with lights! It's like a party for your eyes, and you might just find yourself entranced, wondering if those colors are trying to communicate with you.
We hit the pause button on The Lounge when we're busy crafting our weekly radio masterpiece.
But when the mics are off, the Sound Garden Studio swings wide open with extra seating—because who doesn’t love a good of musical chairs? Just remember to keep your drinks on the patio table, under the umbrella, unless you want to give the floor a refreshing splash!
Feel free to unleash your inner board game champion or tackle a puzzle like a pro. And don’t forget to check out our sensory toys, photo booth props, and all the quirky surprises waiting to be discovered!
This cabinet is bursting with family photo albums and a treasure trove of happy memories—it's like a time capsule of our best moments!
And yes, the Tin Man hails from Kansas. Who knew that the land of tornadoes and cornfields could produce such iconic characters? Kansas, It's not that bad.
The umbrella provides some delightful shaded seating at the bistro table. Just a heads up—unless you happen to be a unicorn, parking here is a no-go! And watch your step; the enchanted sound garden studio is home to a few mischievous fairies and gnomes who might just steal your snacks!
A Little Video Tour
So, I whipped up this little event poster for school—because who doesn’t love a good excuse to get crafty? I decided to make one for our Dream Aloha-Lidays Event!
Now, I could have just let it be, but where’s the fun in that?
I wanted to give the link a cozy little home in case someone decided to scan it. So, I threw together a quick landing page as a sneaky Easter egg. We kept it around on our lounge page just for giggles. For a while, it even doubled as our secret show-hosting spot! The page is still hanging out, and we’re busy sprucing it up to keep it a delightful little surprise for anyone in the know about our tiki lounge.
Curious? Give that Tiki a click and let the fun begin!