A celebration of culture for your bundle of joy.
My name is Temidayo, and through Ade + Ayo, I design and curate a collection of beautifully crafted items that make the African aesthetic practical for the littlest among us, while keeping things modern and affordable for you. I love bringing the warmth, vibrance, and joy of African cultures to your home through beautiful and practical pieces you and your baby will love.
Ade + Ayo is a dream of mine that was born when I was pregnant with my first baby, Ariyo. As a Nigerian Canadian now living in the United States, I've experienced a lot of changes in my life. The smell of Nigerian food, the sound of Nigerian music, and the colors and patterns of traditional Nigerian clothing have made everywhere I've lived feel like home. My Nigerian culture has been a source of pride and joy for me, and I wanted it to be that for my son as well. As I excitedly started working on Ariyo's nursery and wardrobe, the search for nursery decor and baby clothes that would remind me of home and introduce him to the beauty of Africa revealed a huge gap. I could not find clothes in my traditional colors and patterns that would be comfortable enough for daily wear, and any “African-inspired” nursery decor I could find either equated African design with a “safari” theme or was too expensive. I was saddened to see this but also motivated to provide a solution. So, Ade + Ayo was born.
“Ade + Ayo” combines the Yoruba (Nigerian language) words for “crown” and “joy,” reflecting the pride and happiness children bring to their parents’ lives.
Thank you for stopping by and being a part of our story. I hope that Ade + Ayo can bring some beauty, joy, and connection to your child's world.
