Tiki’s Furniture and More honors their tagline, “Customization is our specialty,” and then some. From unique baby gifts like personalized blankets and onesies to custom quilts and memory bears, as well as reviving older furniture with restoration, painting and upholstery services, Tiki’s can transform almost anything into a unique piece of work.
Popular items include their Christian gift section with devotional and prayer books, gift baskets, and wall decor, along with baby shower baskets that are ready to go. Their custom quilting service offers unique and personalized blankets made with care and attention to detail, along with their customized memory pillows.
Located in the charming Side Street Mall in downtown Tipton, Tiki’s is owned by Paula Wolf and her husband, Steve. The store is a tribute to her parents, where they uphold values of honesty and hard work, just like she saw growing up. With their focus on faith, family and community, the local business owners welcome you to the unique, family-run store – and you’ll probably be greeted by the store’s namesake, Tiki, a small Shih Tzu with a lively presence.
The store came to life at a significant time for Wolf. Her parents passed away and she departed the corporate world shortly after. Once the holiday season passed, Wolf began job hunting, but pivoted to the idea of opening a store when her husband shared his dream of refinishing furniture. The couple started purchasing a few pieces, and then an opportunity arose to acquire the Jefferson Street location.
Steve, a Vietnam Navy veteran with over 50 years of construction experience, was previously a licensed general contractor, home remodeling expert and all-around handyman. He meticulously repairs, sands, paints and stains vintage furniture pieces, and will occasionally feel inspired to redesign pieces, crafting unique items with care that will last for decades. Tiki’s restoration and repair services, along with furniture painting, will bring your beloved pieces back to life.
“After careful consideration and prayer, we felt this was where we were meant to be,” Wolf says.
Wolf is proud of opening and running a business in Tipton, especially one that offers a wide range of services, and just wants to give back to the community.
“Tipton is a small, friendly town,” she says. “The community has really shared our story information, and to us it’s not about the money. We know by helping others, supporting nonprofits in the community like the Human Society, Salvation Army and various churches, among other groups, that there is nothing more gratifying than making someone’s heart happy, whether it is through a Bible, a memory bear, or restoring a family heirloom.”
Tiki’s driving force is the knowledge that they are providing genuine service to the community by offering rare items, including Bibles and Christian gifts, along with high-quality, durable furniture pieces. The Wolf family, including daughters, Jena and Jesika, who are also actively involved with the store, is always ready to assist customers in finding the perfect book or gift, or helping you customize an item to bring your vision to reality.
