Ethnic Chic Lifestyle

African-American Art Prints

2010-02-28T13:00:00.027-05:00

Display artwork by African-American Artist. African-American art and art prints in your home and office decor add culture and ethnic style.

AllPosters.Com and Art.Com have great, affordable framed African-American art prints and posters by African-American Artists that will bring culture and style into your home or office decor.

Buy Posters at AllPosters.com

Fine Jewelry Designs by Eric Green Designs

2009-04-06T17:54:00.008-04:00

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Eric Green and to purchase a few of his beautiful fine jewelry pieces.

Eric Green is "a designer of special treasures for those who are to be treasured". This personable young designer has been designing one-of-a-kind fine jewelry for about six years. He creates his designs with passion and a desire to build genuine confidence in every woman. He says that each fine jewelry piece can be worn with the sense of authentic beauty, refined style and regal elegance that starts within and is expressed outwardly. As a wearer of some of his pieces and an admirer of his work, I can truly say he accomplishes that goal.

I was captivated with this fine jewelry designer’s stylish and sophisticated designs. I had the privilege of watching him craft a pair of earrings for a friend and to speak with him as he worked. He was extremely professional, yet there was a quiet kindness that shone through. Now that I have discovered him, I'll certainly support him by acquiring more of his fine jewelry.

My purchases were made with Agate and Opalite. I confess I purchased for the aesthetic beauty of the pieces. However, it is said that gemstones contain energetic properties. If gemstones indeed have special energy, then the Agate I purchased is said to provide strength, protection and should enhance my perception. So I believe I made good purchases all around.

Whether you just love beautiful fine jewelry or you wear fine jewelry for specific energy, I think you’ll really enjoy wearing fine jewelry created by Eric Green Designs.

African-Images.Com Site Music

2009-01-22T08:30:00.001-05:00

Numerous visitors have asked about the music that plays on African-Images.Com. The track is called The Blessing by Dan Foster.

The Blessing is a modern Mid tempo track featuring stylish ambient sounds, ethnic instruments and the vocals of Ethiopian Jews known as Falashas.

I chose this song for the site because it has a celebratory, upbeat feel. You can listen to The Blessing uninterrupted by visiting the home page African-Images.Com or click on the above link and preview it with some voice over.

I hope you enjoy it.

Using Wallpaper Murals to Transform a Room

2009-01-19T09:19:00.028-05:00

Wallpaper murals are a fast way to transform a room. Whether you want to acheive the look of an exotic destination or something custom, wallpaper borders are the way to go at a fraction of the cost and time it takes for handpainted murals.

If you just can't find a wallpaper mural you like, you can have a custom mural made from your art or photograph at Murals Your Way.

Wallpaper murals make it so easy to express your unique style.

Urban Chic Style with Ethnic Flair

2008-10-05T14:06:00.035-04:00

AfroArt Designs is the newest edition to the African-Images.Com Resource Directory. This style conscious company offers an authentic selection of Afrocentric gifts, home furnishings and accessories. They'll help you create or recreate your home, office or commercial space to reflect your unique Urban Chic Style. AfroArt Designs can help you by providing suggestions on your lighting, color schemes and surface materials so you can achieve an Urban Chic look with ethnic flair that best expresses you - now that is a company I can certainly identify with.

When Afro Art Designs recommends re-upholstery, drapery, pillows, towels, shower curtains, furniture organization services or more; relax, they have everything you need to accomplish your Urban Chic style.

I love what they have to offer and I believe you will too.

Capture Your Memories in an Ethnic Scrapbook

2008-09-27T09:52:00.025-04:00

Lisa Sanford is a speaker, passionate paper craft instructor, product designer and award winning scrapbook artist. Her inspiring ideas have appeared in multiple publications, including a contribution to Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker’s Soul, and a guest spot on "DIY TV Scrapbooking". She is a contributing editor for ScrapsofColor.com, an informational website for African American scrapbookers.

Lisa shares her unique insight into creating projects with ethnic flair in her book ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. I loved the samples of her layouts and can't wait to see what I can create for myself. If you're as busy as I am, you're probably thinking, "how will I find the time to do one more thing"? Well Lisa has an answer for that too. On her Ethnic Scrapbooking blog is a tip that you can create your own projects if you give yourself just 35 minutes out of day. I thought, what a wonderful, relaxing way to end a day and organize cherished memories.

With the major holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching swiftly, you'll likely be gathering with your family and friends. Can you imagine the scrapbook you can create from photos and objects from these special times? If you don't know where to start or need innovative ideas, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is a great resource for beginning scrapbooks to pros.

FROM THE PUBLISHER ABOUT ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING

ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is the first multi-culturally inspired book that offers specific ways to include examples of culture and ethnicity on a scrapbook page. There are over 100 full-color images, and ideas from over 40 countries and cultures including Africa. This book is for everyone, no matter your race, nationality or ethnicity, you'll find inspiration to capture your culture on the scrapbook page.

In true African-Images.Com style, I love the fact that Lisa's ideas encourage you to live a lifestyle of cultural awareness and preservation. Memory keepers of all skill levels will be able to add new cultural perspective to their projects with ideas on topics such as:

• Adding memorabilia to scrapbooking projects, like postage stamps from specific countries of family origin
• Documenting family namesakes
• Detailing ethnic holiday celebrations
• Including ethnic-inspired prints as backgrounds
• Identifying traditional family recipes, and researching their cultural origins

SAMPLE PAGE LAYOUT

Each chapter shows you how to make cultural connections with your photographs, memories and daily activities. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING describes the process of creating unique layouts and memory albums with cultural flair using all types of scrapbooking supplies and tools. The book features Lisa’s guiding philosophies on ethnic scrapbooking which offers a fresh new perspective on cultural nuances and traditions. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is a rich source of innovative ideas for preserving memories, and an invaluable addition to any family photo historian’s library.

I'd love to post some of your creative projects that were created with ethnic flair! Contact me.

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Adorn Your Walls with African Masks

2008-09-02T07:30:00.005-04:00

A collection is any three or more like objects. An African mask collection can add interest to your walls. Whether you prefer neutral colors or vibrant colors, both can reflect African Style.

Make Tea Time Special with Moroccan Tea Glasses

2008-08-31T13:26:00.010-04:00

Make your tea or coffee time special. Find a quiet place or enjoy this time with friends. Taking your tea or coffee from Moroccan Tea Glasses makes the moment feel special.

Moroccan Tea Glasses are small, beautiful, ornate glasses that are colorful. They come in a rainbow of vibrant colors to suit practically any taste. Generally sold in sets of 6, pricing starts at about $32.00 per set. I find that Moroccan Tea Glasses make great gifts and party favors as well.

Tip 1: Measuring 3.75” high X 2.5” wide, these lovely tea glasses can be used as candle holders for votive candles. What a great way to adorn your next party table top. With a variety of colors to choose from, you’re sure to find a color just right for you and your occassion.

Tip 2: Given as a gift, a scented votive candle inside one of these glasses wrapped in cellophane with a swirl of ribbon or a bow makes a wonderful party favor or unique affordable gift.

Ethnic Style

2008-08-01T13:25:00.001-04:00

Welcome!

I'm in the process of reinventing my ethnic style blog. If you like the exotic, from home decorating accessories to fashions, stay tuned... I'll share unique finds and ideas that will make your room, home or office ethnic chic.

If you have photos or projects you'd like to share, please contact me.