Treasury Time: Celebrate Africa!

We often hold African-themed parties when we get nostalgic for home.  Want to throw your own? Here are a few ideas that add an African vibe to any occasion.

• For colors, think neutral and natural as in linen, taupe, and khaki, then add animal prints and pops of bold hues
• Set the scene with vintage style safari photos in rustic wood frames, a pair of vintage binoculars, woven baskets, and carved wooden animals. 
• Patterned African fabrics make great tablecloths - or decorate your walls with a fun wax print bunting like the one below.
• For flowers, proteas and strelitzia (also known as bird of paradise) are indigenous to South Africa.  Aloes and other succulents are too, so a grouping of these in pots or vessels of different sizes also make nice centerpieces.
• For a wedding, I think bridesmaids would look amazing wearing a single piece of African inspired jewelry (I seriously adore the color-blocked bib necklace by The Glossy Queen) 
• Don't forget to put on some African music to get everyone on their feet - filled with happy energy and the rhythm of the drums, it's the spirit of Africa! Try African Party by Putumayo Records. 

Take a look at the collection below and the photos in the previous post for more African inspiration :)

Grazing - 11 x 14 Natu... kisii $35.50	Red Linen Tiffany Prom ... digforvictory $119.00	Ostrich totem - legacy ... HandyMaiden $42.00	Lasercut card - Table M... skinnylaminx $8.50
Africa ring outline of ... LolaAndCash $57.00	Green. Yellow. Black. A... theglossyqueen $98.00	Party bunting African w... ChilliPeppa $55.00	Zebras At The Water Hol... unitedthread $20.00
Bedroom Embroidery Hoop... HeyPaulStudios $18.00	Aloe Succulent SucculentsGalo... $6.95	up-cycled soft leather ... thewhiteribbon $72.00	round African woven bas... ModishVintage $63.00
Blockprinted Cotton Tap... HenriKuikens $6.60	South Africa Love poppyandpineco... $22.00	Fabric button cufflinks... Thunga $12.00	Flower Photo - Red Pinc... JenniferColbyP... $10.00