A dealer found this rare August Holland print — “A Power Within” — then found my story on Holland’s three tiki prints here — then left a comment asking if anyone was interested — then heck to the yeah, sold it to me.
I now own both “A Power Within” (aka “The Fire God”), above, …
… and the much more common “Pearl of Wisdom,” above. . Just one to go — I need “Drums of the Night” — and I will have the complete set for my Mahalo Lounge. Oh, dear Retro Decorating Gods, thank you for my Power, now… I trust you will send me Drums when you are ready!
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The barkcloth pinch pleat draperies for my Mahalo Lounge home tiki bar are up!
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Open weave jute for the ceiling of my Mahalo Lounge — I find it at a great price (I think)
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Moody lighting: an old-fashioned library style picture light for my vintage Vanguard
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Vintage Orchids of Hawaii pendant lights — both now up in the Mahalo Lounge
The barkcloth pinch pleat draperies for my Mahalo Lounge home tiki bar are up! 
Open weave jute for the ceiling of my Mahalo Lounge — I find it at a great price (I think) 
Moody lighting: an old-fashioned library style picture light for my vintage Vanguard 
Vintage Orchids of Hawaii pendant lights — both now up in the Mahalo Lounge 
COMMENTS WILL RE-OPEN on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. For the first time in, like, 13 years, I am taking a real vacation from the blog, to spend un-distracted time with family. As part of this, Commenting on the blog is paused. Meanwhile, please enjoy reading all the many stories in our archives -- and come back Monday, Dec. 2 when I will launch our annual giveaway of a vintage ornament wreath made by Georgia Peachez -- and when comments will reopen so you can enter to win! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
Jay says
Congratulations! I have no doubt the third one will come to you in its own time when you least expect it. Leave a placeholder on the wall where it will go; the sort of thing that works for now until the right thing comes along. I think you will need to place portrait lights over these prints so they are still visible when you dim the lights in the lounge.
Jena Lowndes says
You did it, you got it! Wonderful! I am so happy! Now the race is on for us to complete the trilogy! https://instagram.com/p/BUlGQJtjwRe/
Deb says
Lucky you! What a nice addition to the lounge. I know you will find the third one.
Jimmy says
Great job! Now, if you come across another “A Power Within”, can I call dibs? It’s one of my holy grail’s of period pieces. I also sent a comment on the article you did on Moe lights but never got a response. I have one in red,orange and yellow, it’s a pull down lamp. I’m curious if the lamp is glass or not? Mines clear plastic. It’s a model numbered: M-2350-30.
Thanks,
Jimmy
Pam Kueber says
I recall answering… but now that I see your question again, I don’t quite understand it.
Lyndasewsalot says
Congratulations on your good luck! I rooting for you to find the 3rd. Good luck.
Carol says
Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for The Fire God?
Pam Kueber says
hmmmm, well, I think I’ll keep a lid on it
Jennie Williams says
Congrats,
As these are works of art on paper they shouldn’t be exposed to light all the time. Be like a museum, and rotate your prints!
DJ says
Way cool!