Treasury Time: A Far Off Place

Rolling red dunes, wide open blue skies, and exotic animals - an African adventure, anyone?  The Kalahari would be an amazing destination for wedding (see some stunning photos here).  Capture the beauty of this landscape with a palette in rusts and neutrals, natural materials like raffia and seed pods, and succulent plants along with vases of strikingly bare branches.  My cake topper in "Kalahari" is perfect for a safari-inspired wedding in a mix of desert tan, zebra print, oxblood, coral, and a natural tribal print.
                                                                     

Waking on the Kalahari - thi... LorienHall $20	The Mini Kalahari in White -... FauxTaxidermyL... $29.97	Botswana Basket Bowl Shaped ... africadirect $75	Three Elephants, Botswana. S... lanijensen $90
Sossusvlei Dunes of Namibia OlivoloOrigina... $10	ostrich and Flower Photograp... kariherer $30	pack of 2 arrows- temporary ... pepperink $5	The Silent Desert photo prin... oceloteyes $20
Lilac-breasted Roller Keepin... Photos2Inspire $25	Africa Kalahari Desert Vint... HappyFortuneVi... $25	Art Print Illustration Sprin... bellablackbird $18	Stainless Springbok Necklace megjroberts $68
Striped - Fine Art Photograp... BettinaZygmont... $30	kalahari orchid small bead b... MariaHelenaDes... $53	Arrow Pattern Stamp - Archer... creatiate $9	Deadly Dual, A Black And Whi... GazelleAfrican... $15.95

                        

New Items: African Hoops and Cupcake Toppers

My grandmother is visiting from South Africa, and she brought me some fantastic new fabrics in bright neons, stripes, and African prints.  Here they are in a new hoop set, to add a fun pop of color to any room.  I ended up giving them to my cousin as a gift on her recent visit, as she really loved them, so they are no longer available in my shop.

I've also turned the fabric into cupcake toppers, which I happen to think are the coolest things ever :)  They would be amazing at an outdoor summer celebration or barbecue (or braii, if you're South African).  Check out more ideas for an African-inspired party in my previous post here.



African fabric cupcake toppers

New Items: Safari Inspired Cake Toppers

As promised, here are two new additions to the shop in safari-inspired colors. 

"African Sky" (left) has shades of blue in prints and solids, burlap, a zebra print, and a black and natural tribal print.  "African Safari" (right) includes natural shades of cream and khaki.

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