Casual fashion and lifestyle blogger creating cute, simple, unique, and affordable outfits while sharing what is going on in her mind! SMILING AND STYLING!
Now, more than ever, we need to support and stand WITH our black brothers and sisters.
Since I have a lifestyle/fashion blog, I thought I would share some businesses that got my attention and want to support! When I went to Africa last year, I discovered that my African brothers and sisters are VERY CREATIVE and make the most unique pieces! While I was there, I got some woven pot holders and coasters that I use under my plants and love! They are so aesthetic! My head wrap and dress also supported a young girl going off to college in Jos, Nigeria! She did such an amazing job and we all became friends! I was going to go back again this year, but COVID wouldn’t allow us to travel.
WHY SUPPORTING BLACK SMALL BUSINESSES IS IMPORTANT
When we buy from our black small businesses, it helps create more jobs, builds up the communities, which then helps school districts, parks, community centers, and the whole area prosper, helps the economy, assists families, pours into someone’s dreams, provides an avanue for creativity to flourish, diminishes crime because of more possibilities for positive opportunities to get involved in, and keeps more small owned businesses open.
BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT STARTED BY CREATIVEBLACKOWNERS (TAP TO SHOP)
EXPEDITION SUBSAHARA
These ladies created a business that is helping woman out of poverty through this business that creates great bags, home decor, and jewelry! The woman who make these pieces use the funds to support their family since many men in the United Nations use the money they earn on themselves, leaving the woman to support their family Cute purses!Detailed bagColorful woven basket Basket you can use for a plant
BLACK PEPPER PAPERIE CO
Hadiya works in Wahington DC making the cutest clay and print creations! She adds a modern twist while still including cultural designsHomemade clay pieces She created the design for this throw pillow!These are soap dishes she makes! They are so cute!
GOODEE
Meet twin brothers Dexter and Byron who create great pieces by involving their community and the majority of their products are made from recycled material!Ceramic cups in the perfect color!Simple bag for the market
JUNGALOW
If you like boho, you will love Jungalow! Justina, the founder, started off as a blogger and now she designs the most beautiful pieces! I totally love her shop! I’ve included so many of my favorites! 3 piece plant vasesWire Plant HolderPot made with mirrors! Wall hangingBrass framed mirror Leaf print outdoor pillowBed quiltPatterned rugMirrors Crafted pitchersThis lovely patterned tank!These balloon pants are so cute and look so comfy!Had to include more shots of these balloon pants!Balloon plants in honey color (my fav)Printed scarves Designed wall paper Modern wallpaperWall ArtWall artPrint“Michigan Stones” printShower curtain
THE FUZZY PINEAPPLE
These two sisters, ZING (top) and NEF (bottom) formed a business together! NEF started creating while in high school when her dad gave her $100 and drove her to the craft store. ZING helps her model while chasing her dream of being a pastry chef! Power team!Perfect tie-dye crewneckUnique jewelry
Paige’s Candle Co
Paige makes natural candles and leads candle making workshops! She is such a hard worker and just look at the candles she makes! Love the scents she chooses!Soy candle in LavenderSoy candle in jasmine and honeysuckle
TACKUSSANU SENEGAL
This is Jasz from The Bronx, NY, and she makes the neatest baskets and other woven pieces! She has 3 daughters that she supports by selling her pieces! Beautiful woven piecesBasket setRound bagBlue round woven bagCute woven basketsWoven serving trays
MISSESBRIE
This is Brielle and she is a fellow blogger and designer fighting racism! She has the cutest swimsuits!Scalloped one piece swimsuitFloral swimsuitPolka dotted swimsuit
A.A.K.S.
Meet Akosua who handcrafts beautiful pieces hearing traditional techniques!Cute woven bag with pomsHoney pot shaped bag
