Ethnic Inspirations by Marshaé; $20-$40; www.ethnicinspirations.biz.
Ethnic Inspirations room décor fulfills a tremendous need for products that reflect cultural diversity and depict children of color caught in moments that uplift and inspire. Wallpaper borders feature African-American, Hispanic or Asian children at play, with separate girl and boy themes. For older children’s rooms and family spaces, striking African Adinkra symbols make a decorating statement. New to the line are ethnic bedding (throw pillows, valences, pillow cases and bed skirts for all designs), framed prints and murals, poster-size wall accents, and customized or personalized room accents.

“My two girls (ages 3 and 6) actually screamed with delight when they saw the prints. They saw themselves in the scenes and it made them very happy. Even though they’re so young, I hadn’t realized that they were aware of the lack of images of African-American children in room décor and in art.”
– Parent Tester