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Sunday, July 1, 2007

I saw the spread on Sheila Bridges' home in Domino Magazine a few months back and the image has stayed with me as some design and color inspiration for my place. What I found most striking was the unique wallpaper pattern Sheila created. The paper, Harlem Toile De Jouy, dons illustrations of African-American Harlem{ittes} doing stereotypical things "that have historically been and continue to be associated with African Americans".

Note the couple dancing in the park and the little girls playing double dutch. There is also a scene of boys playing a little b-ball and a sistah getting her hair braided outside.

Unfortunately, the cost of the paper is {as most things} out of my budget, but the images are inspiring nonetheless. . . . . . . . .

Labels: Interiors, My Place

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 3:25 PM. Drop me a line. . . . .

Anonymous said:
July 6, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Wow, again not enough of this out in the open. I LOVE this wallpaper. Even more than the previous stencils. If I could I would definitely support the sista. Well hopefully soon enough. The vibrant colors behind the simple line art are striking. One day I'll get to go crazy with the decorating. Looking forward to it! Thanks for finding that.
-J9

Anonymous said:
July 9, 2007 at 10:48 AM
I would have to agree J9, there isn't enough art/decor like this. I was very happy to have spotted it because a lot of art work or design that I find doesn't have images that look like me!