32 Black-owned interior and lifestyle brands you need to have on your radar
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32 Black-owned interior and lifestyle brands you need to have on your radar
As part of making a commitment to the Black Lives Matter movement, there are lots of things we could all be a bit better at. One of which is getting behind Black Pound Day: the campaign designed to support Black-owned businesses and the growth of the Black economy.
The first Black Pound Day was held on 27 June 2020 and has taken place every first Saturday of the month since. But showing your support shouldn't just be reserved for the monthly day. Any opportunity you have to treat yourself is also be an opportunity to support a Black-owned entrepreneur.
Because seriously, not only are there some incredible beauty brands that should be on your radar, but some beautiful Black-owned interior and lifestyle stores you should be aware of, too. Prepare for your bank account to hate you.
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1) The Cushion Maven
The Cushion Maven, aka Melinda Fargo, specialises in beautiful handmade textiles including cushions, pillowcases, scrunchies and even masks.
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2) Eden Glory
You truly cannot have too many candles, and especially not when they're handcrafted soy candles with scents like Vetiver, Cedarwood and Fir or Lime, Basil and Mandarin. It all sounds so soothing doesn't it?
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3) The Kenyan Crafts Company
Using traditional Kenyan basket weaving techniques these sustainably-sourced sisal fibre baskets are the perfect place for your houseplants to live.
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4) Second Abode
Second Abode is a vintage homeware store selling everything from coloured glassware to wicker wine racks, And everything has that East London Instagram aesthetic we can't get enough of.
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5) Nyanza D
Nyanza is a London-born artist who uses elements of pop art and cartoon to create striking artworks with today's modern woman as her muse. The details in her work will have you deep-diving through her Instagram for hours.
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6) Grey Remedy
Melissa's handcrafted ceramics are designed to turned the rushed parts of your day (your morning coffee, your brief lunch break) into moments of calm. Her work includes vases, mugs, plates and other homeware ceramics.
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7) Kashmir VIII
Atlanta-based Kashmir Thompson (don't worry she ships internationally) is an up-and-coming artist who takes her inspiration from popular culture to create everything from prints, bags and t shirts to home decor and masks.
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8) Matugga Rum
Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa launched their brand with the aim of incorporating the richest and most unique flavours of East Africa into their rum, including black tea, ginger, cloves, vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon. Their artisan spirits are carefully crafted in Scotland through small-batch copper pot distillation and meticulously crafted with the aim of being the smoothest of the smooth.
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9) Prick
Prick is one of London's coolest cactus and succulent stores. In store and online they offer a huge range of some of the most unusual and exotic cacti, succulents and house plants to liven up quite literally any space. The philosophy is that your house plants are flatmates or family members, which warms your heart just a little doesn't it?
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10) Pelicans and Parrots
Pelicans and Parrots is a London-based lifestyle and clothing store contemporary furniture, curated houseware and gifts. From marble vases to coloured glassware the store is packed with everything you've ever wanted on Instagram. Plus it's just down the road from Prick, so you can hit up both in one day.
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11) Copper Dust
London-based brand Copper Dust was founded by Vanessa Agyemang, who specialises in interior styling, luxury African inspired home décor, and renovation. The brand's mantra is all about modern homes with bespoke twists, and that's where their beautiful homeware accessories come in.
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12) Affirmation Culture
Not only are Affirmation Culture's candles hand poured and ethically made but each one also comes with one of 20 positive affirmation cards. Plus, 10% of the brand's profits go to mental health charities.
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13) Jasmine's Flour
Melissa, the owner of Jasmine's Flour, launched her independent online bakery in early 2020 after deciding to make her hobby her full-time career. Her shop sells amazing cake loaves and home baking kits perfect for any budding baker.
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14) Elephant & Bamboo
Elephant & Bamboo was created by a mother and daughter duo with a passion for interiors. Their candles and home fragrances are hand-poured using sustainable materials.
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15) Dark Sugars
London-based brand Dark Sugars is famous for it's incredible truffles and unbelievable hot chocolate, but their shop actually feature a huge variety of chocolates and flavours. Guess we'll have to get a few things then...
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16) Our Lovely Goods
Our Lovely Goods is a family run homeware and lifestyle brand featuring handcrafted natural wax candles and botanical skincare and they work with artists in Nigeria to curate their beautiful homeware.
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17) House Of Lilah
London-based brand House of Lilah, created by Chantal M’Biki, has carefully paired scents and tastes to create tea and candle combinations. We feel soothed already.
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18) DorcasCreates
DorcasCreates, an illustrator and artist, makes brightly coloured prints and cards, as well as earrings, pin badges, notebooks.. Everything you could be after! Love.
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19) The Letter Well
As well as creating commissions for the likes of L'Occitane and Liz Earle, Pelumi Rae also sells prints and offers one off calligraphy designs. Perfect for handmade cards, wedding name plates or a beautiful quote on your wall.
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20) Freya Bramble Carter
If you're after unique crockery or serving bowls, look no further than Freya Bramble Carter's designs. Inspired by nature, her handmade ceramics range from fine homewares including plates and bowls to sculptural pieces for the home and garden.
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21) The Everyday Print Co
Illustrator and graphic designer Mezay Ugbo creates beautiful abstract and line art, as well as prints inspired by the female form. Some prints are customisable and, yeah, we want them all.
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22) Kazvare Made It
From washi tape and wrapping paper to cushions and chopping boards(!), Kazvare's hilarious designs are as colourful as they are current, and guaranteed to bring a bit of giggling into our life.
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23) Aya Aromas
Hand poured in London, these luxury soy wax candles are inspired by nostalgia and love and are eco-friendly. Scents include Sunset Sweet, Melanin Dreams and Coconut Sugar. Your house has never smelled better.
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24) Naked Clay Ceramics
Handmade in Bedfordshire, Carla Sealey is behind this minimal yet completely beautiful ceramic tableware. Think calming colours, organic shapes and soft lines.
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25) Selfmade Candle Co
The Selfmade Candle Company produces candles made from soy wax and essential oils, which are vegan friendly and cruelty free. Scents include Sage and Rosemary, Geranium and Orange, Ylang Ylang and Cedarwood.
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26) Prick London
One of the original cactus and succulent shops in London, you can also shop from Prick online from a wide range of houseplants. And who wouldn't want a living room that looks comparable to a greenhouse?
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27) Lavy Stitch
LavyStitch sell their hand embroidered designs through Etsy, either a commission basis (meaning you can design your own embroidery hoop!), or as cool ready-to-buy slogans.
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28) Afton By Palm
Have you ever seen a cooler jewellery dish? Afton By Palm create clay earrings & decor handmade in slow batches in Buckinghamshire, including small bowls and trinket dishes.
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29) House Of Kato
House of Kato is an online houseplant store based in West London, which delivers all over the UK. Their slogan, "artful Minimalism inspired by Nature" makes us want to throw out all of our belongings and replace them with trees. Anyone else?
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30) Dar Leone
Dar Leone have a store in London's Clerkenwell, and sell everything from jewellery to cushions and wallpaper, as well as different textiles and lifestyle products. We would like all of the glassware please.
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31) Love Is My Protest
Love Is My Protest's owner Dana creates self-care journals and abstract art prints, as well as colouring books and daily writing pads to help you work through your worries. Such a nice idea.
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32) Aurous Homes
Founded in London in 2019, Aurous Homes create long lasting luxury scents for the home, through soy wax candles and fragrant diffusers - perfect for adding to any room in your home. Smells include Blooming Jasmine and Tropical Island.
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