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I wanted to post this earlier this week, but as you all know, with so much going on, I never know how my days will pan out. Nevertheless, there is so much being siad and debated about the disaterous incidents in Haiti. Most of the imagery that we see of Haiti, even before the earthquakes, have been filled with poverty and distruction, which does exist, but by no means is that the only side of Haiti. So, with that said, I wanted to take a moment to show the beauty of design/decor within Haiti amidst so many spectrums of heartache. Even in the smallest of homes, you will find bright and spicy colors that I am sure brings joy to their families, even when times are bad. It just goes to show that home really is where the heart is and no matter what type of abode you are given, you should always make it beautiful for yourself and for those who live within it...true thankfulness at it's best!
The images within this post are form Marie-Louise Fouchard's and Roberto Stephenson's book: "Interieurs d'Haiti. I immediately noticed a common color palette used within the larger and smaller homes, and thought it would be fun to celebrate the colors of Haiti's design for this post. Most of the homes here were adorned with: rust orange, mustard/golden yellow, cobalt, turquoise blue, seafoam green, rose, brown, and of course green! I am in love with not only the colors but with so many of the elements that are used within these rooms, and the art and textiles are fabulous!
I have been posting a bit about the beauty of Haiti on my other blogs as well. This past weekend I made a Haitian Tea Cake, which I enhanced with warm spices that you would find in chai. If you get the chance, do try out the recipe: Haitian Tea Cake Recipe.
What a marvellous article.
What a marvellous article. Thnkx for sharing this article.. games flash
Lovely
Education and communication be key! Many thanks for the colorful reflections of Haiti!
Beautiful interiors! As a
Beautiful interiors! As a Haitian American, I love seeing positive images of my culture, especially when the media portrays us as "3rd world" and violent. Us Haitians are eclectic and artistic beings and these pictures are what I remember from my childhood. I haven't been to Haiti in 10 years but the memories are vivid. Thank you for sharing these photos
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Great!
Oh how fantastic! I am happy they are inspiring!
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Thank You Ericka..
As a Hatian-American it makes me really happy to see & appreciate this article that shows another side of Haiti. The news has always painted Haiti as an impoverished nation with no wealth, art or culture (even before the quake). Like everywhere else in the world their is beauty, comfort & wealth, it may not be balanced but it does exist.
I'm soo LOVING these photographs & the decor!
Give Thanks for sharing (that's why I Love ymib)
Love & Respect,
Marjorie
Yes Lioness...For The Lioness You Know, For The Empress You Love, For The Goddess You Are!
PS.....
By the way, Do many of your family members live in Haiti now....is your family there okay?
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Fortunatley...
Fortunatley my family is fine, we relocated to the states before I was born. I just Give Thanks for the culture that they gave us & the sacrifices that they made for us to have more opportunities.
Thanks again Ericka, for spotlighting Haiti while it's on so many of our minds & hearts!
Love Life!
Marjorie
P.S. Yes the food is bangin', I need to leran how to make some dishes myself!
Yes Lioness...For The Lioness You Know, For The Empress You Love, For The Goddess You Are!
Happy
I am SO VERY happy that you enjoyed and can appreciate this post...that alone means so much! Yeah, the colors are so inspiring! I know there are even more beautiful sides to Haiti that many do not know of...including the food!
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