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‘Inspirations’ Sheer Scarf by Jonathan Green
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Drew Rose Designs Ceramic Woven Trim Planter
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Gullah Spirituals – by Eric Sean Crawford (Paperback)
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Doric Upholstered Wingback Arm Chair Red Barrel Studio Body Fabric: Skylar Antique Blue
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35″” x 35″” Juneteenth by Synthia Saint James Canvas Art Print – Masterpiece Art Gallery
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GULLAH IMAGES: THE ART OF JONATHAN GREEN
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Safavieh Noely Coastal Writing Desk
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Stratton Home Reddish Brown Tulum Woven Lantern Stand
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GULLAH CULTURE IN AMERICA (PAPERBACK)
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AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE IN THE GEORGIA LOWCOUNTRY: THE ATLANTIC WORLD AND THE GULLAH GEECHEE (RACE IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD, 1700–1900 SER.)
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Set of 4 Natalya Ikat Stripe Placemats Gray – Ballard Designs
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‘Inspirations’ Note Cards by Jonathan Green
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Yaheetech Set of 2 Weave Arm Chair Mid-Century Metal Dining Chair Y-Shaped Backrest Hemp Seat, Black
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GULLAH CUISINE: BY LAND AND BY SEA
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Woven Wicker Rattan Wall Decor, Round Seagrass Boho Kitchen Decor, Minimalist Rattan Chargers & Placemats for Dining Table & Wall Art, Rattan Wall Decorative Basket
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MASTER PIECE CHASING SENSE GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
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GULLAH DAYS: HILTON HEAD ISLANDERS BEFORE THE BRIDGE 1861-1956
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35″ X 35″ GULLAH GEECHEE CONJURE WOMAN BY SYNTHIA SAINT JAMES CANVAS ART PRINT – MASTERPIECE ART GALLERY
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Finnhomy Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, Kitchen Storage Cabinet with Rattan Decorated Doors
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Woven Bamboo Placemats, Set of 4 By Anthropologie in Blue Size SET OF 4
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GULLAH GEECHEE HERITAGE IN THE GOLDEN ISLES (PAPERBACK)
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MASTER PIECE JOOK JOINT GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
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MAMA DOONK’S GULLAH RECIPES (PAPERBACK)
Handmade Gullah Sweetgrass Drink Coasters . Traditional Hand Crafted Folk Art . Natural Woven Home Decor . Made in the USA
Handmade Gullah Sweetgrass Drink Coasters . Traditional Hand Crafted Folk Art . Natural Woven Home Decor . Made in the USA
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G IS FOR GULLAH
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GULLAH NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (HARDCOVER)
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Whitewash Wood Draped Bead 4 Light Chandelier by World Market
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Estaugh Ikat Black/Gray Indoor / Outdoor Area Rug Union Rustic Rug Size: Rectangle 8′ x 11′
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Arthur Court Designs Sea Horse Twisted Seagrass Placemats – set of 4
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TALKING TO THE DEAD : RELIGION, MUSIC, AND LIVED MEMORY AMONG GULLAH/GEECHEE WOMEN
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carol&frank Josie Indigo Pillow
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Kouboo 1110141 Manhattan 2-Tier Console, Natural Rattan End Table, Brown
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RING SHOUT GULLAH ISLANDS – UNFRAMED PRINT ON CANVAS WORLD MENAGERIE
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BLACK BORDER : GULLAH STORIES OF THE CAROLINA COAST
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Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green
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Suzanne Kasler Greek Key Sham – Ballard Designs
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Goddesses by Synthia SAINT JAMES Canvas Wall Art 3 Piece
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Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island
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Willow Row Multi Colored Ceramic Coastal Decorative Jar – Set of 2
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‘Southern Imagery’ Notecards by Jonathan Green
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Set of 4 Woven Striped Placemats – Frontgate
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MASTER PIECE LESSONS GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
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Lowcountry Rice Culture Note Cards
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Asheville’s Appalachian Food Culture
Family Travel Guide to Asheville
Celebrating Asheville’s Appalachian Folklife and Unique Culture
Black Heritage Travel in the Outer Banks
Junteenth Family Travels
Asheville’s Appalachian Food Culture
Family Travel Guide to Asheville
Celebrating Asheville’s Appalachian Folklife and Unique Culture
Black Heritage Travel in the Outer Banks
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A Grandmother’s Love: 3 Things I Learned from My Southern Grandmothers

A Grandmother’s Love: 3 Things I Learned from My Southern Grandmothers

Grandmothers have a special way of doing things that makes everything okay. This is especially true a southern grandmother love and admiration. Today we are featuring the story of Cheyenne Rogers and the influence of all of her Black Southern Belle grandmothers. Cheyenne has shared with us the beautiful images of her grandmothers as well as 3 things her grandmothers taught about being a Black Southern Belle. Check out these images for inspiration below.

A Grandmother’s Love: 3 Things My Grandmothers Taught about being a Black Southern Belle

Nettie Pass from TempleTexas


1.How to Take Care of a Home: A big part of my upbringing was centered on the importance of cooking and keeping a clean and well-decorated house. I learned a lot of tips and tricks that have been passed down in my family for generations. Certain homemade mixes to add to laundry, what cleaning methods work the best, how to remove stains, keep things fresh etc.  There was also a huge emphasis on knowing how to decorate. Knowing that adding mirrors to the walls helps open up a room, adding fresh plants or flowers to tables or empty corners because nature always makes things more beautiful, and ways to set a table for different occasions. Cooking was the most important. I was taught how to clean greens, how to cook meats, how to make family made seasoning mixes and spices  what brands were the best, what to look for when buying fresh produce, what things to cook first for a meal so all of your dishes would be done around the same time and it wouldn’t go cold before you serve it and just how to be a good cook overall. Knowing how to cook was essential.

Lucille Heads from Temple Texas


2. Endurance: Like alot of African-American women my grandmothers endured a lot. Some worked from 5 in the morning till 6pm as maids sometimes two of three cities away and had to come home and take care of their own family. They grew their own gardens, sew their own clothes and made everything from scratch. They worked all day long, rain or shine, sick or well. They set a tone and example for all the women in my family that giving up was not an option and neither was being lazy. They also encouraged us to pursue higher education to make a better life for future generations.

Rosa Bachman from Johnson City Tennessee


3. Kindness and Respect: My grandmothers were all very kind-hearted. They would make treats for children in the neighborhood, take in people who had no where to go and let them stay until they got on their feet. They knew how to make people feel appreciated and welcomed. I was raised sending thank you cards and treats, calling people just to tell them I love them, doing charity work, gift giving, supporting people through hard times and giving back to my community. Some people take kindness for granted but it is very much something that is taught to you and I am thankful for my mother and grandmothers teaching me how to love and be kind to others. They also taught me respect. How to properly communicate with elders and people in positions of authority, how to be heard while still being respectful, how to treat people from all walks of life and lastly how to respect and be kind to myself!

Altha Shade from Avery North Carolina

Michiel Perry

Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes 🙂

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