Charitable Design
For several years I’ve been passionate about Flying Kites, a Boston-based organization founded by a friend of mine, that works to bring education and care to some of East Africa’s most vulnerable and orphaned children, so I was touched when they asked me to put together an inspiration board for the Boys Dorm they are currently building. Knowing that this dorm will be providing a home for a group of kids who would otherwise be on the street is about as meaningful as a project gets! I wanted the decor to be cheery, reflective of their heritage and passions (Leila says they love cheetahs and lions) and durable (as we all know young boys are tough on stuff!) And I think we succeeded!
SOURCES: (some of these are “inspirational” and less expensive versions of the items will be sourced)
Safari shams // Stripe sheets // Quilt // Rug // Sconce // Throw Pillow (similar) // Bunk Beds (similar for cheaper) // Wire shelves (similar) // Dressers // Wall map // Animal art // Wall Color- Horizon- Benjamin Moore // Hooks // Faux leather beanbags // Hampers
I am hoping to work with some vendors to get goods donated for the project (if you are interested in being a part of that please contact me), but I also wanted to share with you in case any of you were looking for a great charity to support. Flying Kites also takes people on safari in Kenya (which is on my bucket list), so I can’t wait to see this in person and meet the little fellas who live there someday!
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The charity looks awesome! This made me think of a is this great company in Cape Town that I follow after seeing their gorgeous bean bags on a trip there. They are called Ashanti Design and incorporating their gorgeous local colorful beanbags could be awesome! They are upcycled, so a great story all round. See what you think!
https://www.ashantidesign.com
This looks great. You should use your brand connections to hook them up with some of the items!
Email me if you are looking to have the paint donated. I know someone at Benjamin Moore.
Thank you for sharing! I love companies with a cause.
Love your blog.
Having been to Kenya my only concern is that is not enough colour. Is so much grey right in the environment? May be I am too focused on Masai colours! Beanbags covered the sensational African fabric. Only thinking out loud.
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Very cool! I would love to donate monetarily … would that be directly through Flying Kites?
Yes, that would be amazing- links to website above!
Love patronizing groups that do good. Also love that you involve your business in them too! Great role model for all business owners!
This is so awesome! So cool to see you using your incredible talents towards such a great cause. Those boys are in for a heck of a setup ;)
that little boy is precious! Thank you for blogging about organizations who make a difference! cute picks too :)
Such an wonderful project! I will pray for you and your work!
I hope we get to see photos of the finished project. I clicked thru to read more about the charity and it sounds fabulous. Very happy you’re working with them.
love the map! my fiance is a big map fan and we have a huge one in our living room
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oh, erin, this is amazing. what a great thing to support and be a part of!
i also love those pillow shams- how perfect for any little boy!
have a great week!
xo, brittany
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