Upcoming Event: The ARTisan Café - June 16th, 2012

The ARTisan Café is an indoor lifestyle shopping affair featuring handpicked artisans including visual artist, creators of home decor, wine vintners, clothing and jewelry designers, holistic and natural hair experts, and body care herbalists. The one-day event comprises a selection of local farmers and chefs offering organic gourmet healthy-bites for patrons to sample, try and purchase. Everything from handcrafted jewelry and unique home furnishings to original paintings and artwork pepper the display area. Live musicians complete the creative ambiance, allowing shoppers to listen to beauty as they survey it.
Come out and support us and other artisans during the event!!!!

First Fridays at Box Brown Imports

FRIDAY MAY 4TH, 2012 5PM - 8PM.
518 N. 2nd Street, 
Richmond, VA 23219

1ST FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND!!!.
COME ON OVER TO "THE FAMOUS JACKSON WARD 2ND ST" AREA & SHOP @ BOX BROWN IMPORTS.

THEY WILL ALSO BE HOSTING A "PAMPER PARTY" LADIES N GENTS...

FACIALS BY MALIKAH DIVINE
HAND SPA by SOUL PURPOSE
SOAPS by BROWN SUGAR NATURALS

GAMES and MORE!!! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE FUN, SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR FRIENDS & BRING A FRIEND WHEN YOU COME.

Healing Gemstones: Tiger's Eye

Gemstones are known for being used as adornments in jewelry, but they also are used for their healing properties. Tiger's eye, the stone of self discipline,  is a common gemstone that is found in South Africa. Ancient Egyptians believed that tiger's eye would bring the wearer good fortune and protection. Tiger's-eye is polished to show  its characteristic band of pearly luminescence. The colors range from a rich golden yellow to dark brown. Those who study the chakra (healing points of energy located throughout the body) believe that tiger's eye is a tool for health and well-being. Some of the benefits are:

Promotes clear thinking, will, courage, and confidence
Attracts beauty and abundance 
Helps the bearer to organize details and to be practical
Brings inner peace and calms turmoil,
Eliminates the depression and  encourages optimism 
Stimulates wealth and enhances the ability to maintain wealth
Aides in sensing what is good and what is evil
Promotes spiritual well-being and psychic protection

Capital City Kwanzaa Festival 2011

The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market

The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market is an indoor flea market that is open all year. It is located in eastern Henrico on 3302 Williamsburg Rd Richmond, VA 23231. I thought that this flea market had closed, but to my surprise they are still open under new management. I was surprised to see stores like The Ghana House (used to be in VCU area), Afrikongo, 1 Eye Originals, and A Peaceful Place to name a few. You can find a great selection of incense, incense burners, art work, black soap, body oils, unique jewelry, urban apparel, Afrocentric items, computer repair, etc. It is a true unknown gem. Help support local businesses and artisans! If you are looking for a retail space for your small business, they have great low rates to help you get started. Visit their website  The Williamsburg Road Super Flea Market Website more information.

Afrikongo

The Ghana House (used to be near VCU)

A Peaceful Place

Down Home Family Reunion 2011

August 20, 2011

21st Annual Down Home Family Reunion



Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife is a downtown weekend festival that celebrates African American folklife with world music and dance, the Heritage Market, special children’s events, interactive site demonstrations and delicious down home food. It is designed to show aspects of West African cultural traditions that are African American and that have been absorbed by the American South. This is one of the Society’s original programs created in1990. (Third weekend in August.)



Juneteenth 2011 - June 18, 2011 Richmond, VA

Juneteenth National Freedom Day!


Bring the family and join Elegba Folklore Society for Juneteenth 2011, A Freedom Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 3:00 – 11:00p.

Juneteenth 2011, A Freedom Celebration commemorates the oldest African American holiday, Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

Enjoy performances and speakers, The Freedom Market, exhibits and children’s events.

Then, at 8:00p take in the Torch Lit Walk on the Trail of Enslaved Africans to observe the theme, Healing Spirit.

For more information visit http://efsinc.org/.

Green Tip: Essential oils used for cleaning

Lavendar oil - disinfectant

Lemon, orange, and grapefruit oil - tough degreaser

Eucalyptus oil - disinfects, great choice if you are fighting of a cold

Tea tree oil - effective againts bacteria, fungus, and some viruses

White cedar oil - disinfects

Lime oil - degreaser and general cleanser

Pine oil - degreaser and helps to stimulate alertnessSee More

Business Spotlight: BOABW House

L-Boogie Earrings

Jean Life Earrings

I love Etsy for artisan products. I came across BOABW (Beauty Of All Black Women) House and found some great pieces. They make beautiful creative ethnic pieces. Great accessory for those with natual hair.
Check out their sites at:

http://www.boabw.ecrater.com/
www.artfire.com/users/Boabw
www.myspace.com/boabwhpe

Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo 2011

Back to where the Natural Haircare Expo started, the Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo will be sure to please the natural hair enthusiast or those who love unique artisan products. This year the expo is March 26th and 27th. Please check the flyer below for more information or visit their website at http://www.baltimorenaturalhaircareexpo.com/ .