Stephanie Dartigue is not only a beautiful, and intelligent young woman, she is also extremely creative and talented. If you’ve been to Haiti and have gone to holiday fairs at Union School or Kay Atizan to name a few, you will have seen her beautiful contemporary pieces: pendants, chokers, bangles, and sandals. I had the Continue Reading
Colors change with seasons, yes of course, but in places like Uppsala, Sweden, living room wallpaper is stripped, pillows are tossed, closet hangers are cleared, and the swirled Kosta Boda glassware are pushed to the back of the cabinets making way for the seasonal hue-WHITE! I remember one fall years back, the twin sets, rugs, Continue Reading
prepping for shoot Prepping for shoot Today was a very exciting day Haitianista! It was hard work but fun. So the pros no need to continue reading. The beginners like us, please read on! So apart from the expected items for a photo shoot: hair and make-up, clothing, props and of course the items, you Continue Reading
After I overcame the “QUIT” shock, I started thinking what would I do? Do some consulting work? with non-profits? What are my strengths? In this time of financial nightmare (let’s say it) should I quit my job?…. It took me a week to ponder and move on. Worked on consolidating our financial affairs so that Continue Reading
I have been asked –”How did you come up with this name and business plan?” I usually have a schpeel, but this time here is the long version for your entertainment. Like some of you, I am a career woman. I was driven to ascend to professional excellence. To the point that I delayed my Continue Reading
Good morning world! Hope you are waking up on the right side of the bed today. It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means most of you have plans to veg til Tuesday. As I mentioned in the previous post, I was at a loss of direction for this blog. But fear not! I have found it. Continue Reading
Since this is my first time blogging, I have started “a@# backwards”. After reading other artful blogs and read up on blogging I realized that I did not outline the purpose and mission of this blog. Zut alors! So please bear with me while we are under construction. I know you will be very pleased Continue Reading
I’d like to thank my guest blogger, Ms Mahalia, for holding the fort for me while I disappeared last week. Planning my son’s 2nd bday which turned out to be a four day fest. So apart from the delectable delights from Mademoiselle Mahalia, we will be feeding your mind with interesting facts and finds. Like this beautiful Continue Reading
My first message to the world is Hello ya’ll! Am happy to join the millions of bloggers, and hope to make you proud. I will be chatting with you about something that is near and dear to me — Haitian art, culture, and fashion. I know, I know you’re wondering: Really? Haiti has art and culture? Continue Reading