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bluedango - who has written 103 posts on bluedango Bulletin.
Based in Dallas, Texas, bluedango specializes in ethnic home decor and accessories. The culturally inspired collections of home accents and African home decor are designed by international artisans and are produced according to fair trade standards. The company's product offerings create opportunities for artisans and communities around the world.
Why African art is having a renaissance - CNN.com
(CNN) — African art has long been about more than just tribal masks and traditional carvings, and now contemporary African artists are being recognized globally. The Johannesburg Art Fair recently showcased the works of 400 African contemporary artists, attracting more than 10,000 visitors. Organizer Ross Douglas told CNN there had been an explosion of interest in [...]
Continue Reading...Looking for New Decorating Ideas? Take Cues from Fashion
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
If you're looking for new decorating ideas, you can take cues from fashion. Discover how to translate the runway into your home decorating ideas. Share your thoughts and let us know how you get inspired.
Continue Reading...African Interior Design Event - New Directions Coming from the African Continent
Monday, March 29, 2010
Once again, Decorex Cape Town is showing trade visitors and consumers why it is hailed as the city's premier interior design event.
Continue Reading...Decorating Quick Tip for Monochromatic Rooms
Thursday, March 4, 2010
You can add drama to a room by decorating in a monochromatic color scheme. But it can be tricky - you don't want the room to look forced. Discover a quick tip to avoid that risk.
Continue Reading...New African Home Accent Arrivals - Table Top and Serving
Monday, March 1, 2010
New African home accent arrivals for kitchen, table top, and serving. See what's new in safari theme table top accents and serving accessories.
Continue Reading...See Africa - Without Leaving Your Home
Monday, February 22, 2010
Google Maps Launches in Ghana - 30+ African Countries. Now you can visit the places where artists create bluedango's African home accent collections - without leaving your home. You can search maps, businesses, and more.
Continue Reading...We Found Your New Best Friend. Do You Want to Know Who It Is?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It's true. We found your new best friend. Now it's time to let you know who exactly it is.
Continue Reading...The Aftermath of the Quake of Haiti - Our Thoughts Are With You
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Today, we are faced with news of the severity of the aftermath of the quake in Haiti - a vulnerable country and home to our oil drum artists. Our thoughts are with all of the people of Haiti and their family members during this time of crisis. Learn how you can help.
Continue Reading...Ringing in the New Year with the Color of the Year for 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
As we ring in the New Year, we reflect on the good times and get ready for all the new and exciting times to come...like the Color of the Year. Ok, maybe you weren't thinking about that exactly when the clock struck midnight, but just like clockwork Pantone has announced the Color of the Year for 2010. Drumroll please…
Continue Reading...They’re Baaack…Pya Christmas Ornaments
Sunday, November 29, 2009
We’re decking the halls and expect you are, too. It’s time for the annual celebration of our Pya Christmas Ornaments. Our Pya collection features the innovative creations of the Original T-bag Artists, who have transformed recycled tea bags into small canvases. And, our Pya Christmas Ornaments are just that with a bit of holiday flair. Each [...]
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- Why African art is having a renaissance - CNN.com
- Looking for New Decorating Ideas? Take Cues from Fashion
- African Interior Design Event - New Directions Coming from the African Continent
- Is the ‘At’ Sign Design?
- Decorating Quick Tip for Monochromatic Rooms
- New African Home Accent Arrivals - Table Top and Serving
Featured Decorating Tips
- Understanding Color Schemes For Decorating - Color Harmony 101To understand color schemes, you need to have an understanding of color harmony, which is the theory behind the development of color schemes. Similar to music theory, there is a basic understanding that certain colors act together in harmony, while others may create a clashing of tones.
- African Women Earning Fair Wages Using Their Rich Heritage of Basket WeavingWoven by hand with needle and thread, using natural materials indigenous to the area, the craft of basket weaving provides rural African women with jobs and the income necessary to support themselves and their children. Fair Wages for Gifted Generations African women have a rich heritage of basket weaving that has been passed down through the generations. Ha […]
- Tired of Feeling Bored by Your Wall Colors? 6 Steps to Find Inspiration and Rejuvenate Your WallsAre you tired of feeling bored by your wall colors? Did you have the perfect color, but now your room feels dated?
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