Our Journey
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The Beautiful Brown Rainbow Arts and Crafts is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. We believe everyone can find joy and fulfillment in creating, even without being a seasoned crafter. Crafting goes beyond fun—it's relaxing, freeing, and deeply therapeutic. Our mission is to educate and inspire others through a variety of do-it-yourself projects while offering uniquely handcrafted items made with care. As a self-taught artisan, I’m continually motivated by exploring new crafts and take pride in meticulously handcrafting products in small batches that embody the essence of our brand.
Visit the Events page to discover upcoming in-person DIY classes and vending events.
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The name "The Beautiful Brown Rainbow" holds a special place in my heart. It’s the title of the first poem I wrote in 2010—a means of self-expression during a time of high crime in my community. Growing up in the Benning Terrace neighborhood of Washington, DC, I witnessed violence that still persists today. Poetry became my refuge, offering a sense of peace and purpose.
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Our logo, featuring a giraffe, symbolizes tethered cord syndrome (TCS) and carries the message: "Keep your head to the sky and your feet on the ground." In 2020, our daughter was diagnosed with TCS, a rare neurological disorder. She underwent spinal surgery that December, and her scar serves as a poignant reminder of her journey. Through our brand, we are committed to raising awareness about TCS and fostering greater understanding of this condition.
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The Beautiful Brown Rainbow
There are so many shades in it, Somewhere for us all to fit in,
I love being a part of something so majestic, That others sometimes think is pessimistic,
Tan, yellow, chocolate, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel and maybe even vanilla
So many beautiful shades, how can one ignore,
Its way to beautiful to not adore,
The Beautiful Brown Rainbow that I love to see,
For others it may be a mystery, it is definitely beauty to me,
We are all apart of one rainbow,
The one filled with love and hope,
That helps us all to cope,
When times get hard, just look in the mirror and smile,
Look at your beautiful brown rainbow skin for a while,
Know you were created by the Creator,
So, don't sweat any of the haters,
Hold your head up high,
There is no time to sigh,
Be proud of who you are and don't let anyone discourage you by far,
You are a part of the Beautiful Brown Rainbow
What is tethered cord syndrome?
Our goal is to bring awareness to the rare spinal disorder that can cause serious neurological issues. We are in no way providing medical advice and are only interested in bringing awareness to this disorder as parents. Spinal cords move freely in the spinal canal as we grow from children to adults. Tethered Cord Syndrome (TCS) occurs when tissue is attached to the spinal cord and limits its movement. We noticed the "crooked butt" when she was born; however, we didn't notice the sacral dimple (it was hidden from plain sight) until after her bath one day at six months. I mentioned the finding to her pediatrician at that time, who recommended an ultrasound. Our current pediatrician (as well as her surgeon) adamantly mentions at every appointment that she could have been diagnosed sooner. As parents, we don't have a trained eye or expertise to know what to look for. A medical professional should have noticed when she was examined since her signs were visible.
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Once abnormalities occur, they're irreversible. Early detection is important. I joined a Facebook group after our daughter was diagnosed, and it is truly hard to not get emotional seeing the many children around the world affected by something that causes serious neurological issues if unknown and untreated (surgery).
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Some visible signs in babies: sacral dimple, asymmetrical gluteal cleft (crooked butt crack), skin discoloration, or a hairy patch on the lower back.
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Some Symptoms in Older Children and Adults: Multiple leg issues such as pain, numbness, tingling, and deformities; bowel and bladder problems; motor skills issues; back pain; changes in the way the feet look (curled toes); walking on the tip of your toes; or an abnormal curve of the spine.
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If you have any questions, feel free to send an email. We are still learning about TCS ourselves, and our daughter has to see her neurosurgeon every year until she is a teenager.
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