One thing that has been a constant reminder of Guam is all of our furniture. In my experience, once you start, ya can't stop.
There are 2 popular stores ( maybe more since I've left) that sell indonesian teak furniture and wares:
Monikas and Tropical living .
For many, including myself, these stores become a weekly obsession. They get fairly regular shipments and stock moves quickly. Having had 3 rooms to furnish and lots of time on my hands, perusing the newest selection of benches, chairs, cushions, curtains, knik knacks and fabrics dented the wallet but made for, in my opinion, a very tropical themed home which suited our surroundings. While we never custom ordered furniture, a lot of our friends did. Sometimes this resulted in very very cool pieces and other times long waits and mix ups. I don't know if these stores still do that but if you are curious or interested in having a couch or tiki bar custom made this is where to do it.
I bought most of my Ikats, curtains, cushions, wooden bowls and chairs at Monikas. They have a great selection of house wares that also make fantastic gifts to send home. Many times I've also seen local artist display their things there. I almost always left with either a piece of furniture or wares of some kind.
Tropical living is where we bought most of our furniture. They carry everything from bookshelves to dining tables, benches, you name it. They also have a great selection of beautiful housewares, like hand carved statues of Buddah or Shiva as well as many many other decorative pieces. Their selection might be larger but is bought differently than the other so you never really see an overlap of goods. It's another place to buy great little gifts to send back.
The only thing I will say about this furniture obsession is that when you move away be aware that these items will be coming with you. In places like, say, DC or Bruges this tropical indoor environment tends to clash a wee bit with its new surroundings.
There are 2 popular stores ( maybe more since I've left) that sell indonesian teak furniture and wares:
Monikas and Tropical living .
For many, including myself, these stores become a weekly obsession. They get fairly regular shipments and stock moves quickly. Having had 3 rooms to furnish and lots of time on my hands, perusing the newest selection of benches, chairs, cushions, curtains, knik knacks and fabrics dented the wallet but made for, in my opinion, a very tropical themed home which suited our surroundings. While we never custom ordered furniture, a lot of our friends did. Sometimes this resulted in very very cool pieces and other times long waits and mix ups. I don't know if these stores still do that but if you are curious or interested in having a couch or tiki bar custom made this is where to do it.
I bought most of my Ikats, curtains, cushions, wooden bowls and chairs at Monikas. They have a great selection of house wares that also make fantastic gifts to send home. Many times I've also seen local artist display their things there. I almost always left with either a piece of furniture or wares of some kind.
The only thing I will say about this furniture obsession is that when you move away be aware that these items will be coming with you. In places like, say, DC or Bruges this tropical indoor environment tends to clash a wee bit with its new surroundings.
You learn that a giant hollowed out tree stump is very cool looking but gives more bruises bumping into than purpose in a living space as you move along. But you will also have furniture that is pretty and different for not much more, and often much less than you'd pay at a pottery barn or such store.
If you are coming to Guam with little furniture and want to add to your home, I highly recommend going coming here for furniture. If you are visiting, absolutely hit these places up for unique gifts for loved ones and yourself. It's way better than the Kmart box of "Guam" chocolates or a mug.
Monikas Furniture
Call for New location
(671) 649-4401
http://www.monikasfurniture.com/
Tropical Living Home
(671)472-4663
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