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A Motherhood Moment With Content Creator, Harmony 
There are so many parents within our community, from the people behind brands and stores to members of the press and content creators who share the warmth and stories from the children’s industry with their own communities. To celebrate the beauty of one of these wonderful parents, let us introduce you to the mother of two and content creator, Harmony. On her Instagram, @harmony.kouame, Harmony shares her perspective, her strong fashion sense, her motherhood journey, and more.
Join us as we learn how Harmony started sharing content, how she creates it with her children while maintaining their privacy, where she finds inspiration, and so much more!
Harmony, her husband, and her sons, Isaïah and TerahHi, my name is Harmony! I’m a 34 year old French-Ivorian, content creator, and founder of Chinance Kids, a vintage children’s clothing concept I launched a year ago. I’m married to a wonderful man, and together we have two little boys: Isaïah, who is four years old, and Terah, who is two.
My husband and I will soon have been together for eight years. From the moment we met, it’s felt like we were meant to be together. We both had a deep desire to create a family, and I believe we both knew quite naturally that it was together that we wanted to do it.
Today, our family is at the heart of everything. It’s our greatest adventure, our source of balance, and certainly what gives deep meaning to everything we do.
I have always loved beautiful images. Photographing daily life, trips, clouds, my family, the little details of a single day, a beautiful meal… I’ve always had this desire to keep a trace of things, even the simplest ones.
Creating content therefore came about quite naturally for me. I never really set out with the intention of becoming a content creator. It was, first and foremost, a way for me to share my perspective and the things I love.
I would say that everything took on a new dimension when I became a mother. I had my first opportunities to model, notably with the brand Tajinebanane, which provided a great deal of guidance and support when I was just starting out.
Then I started speaking more openly about motherhood, breastfeeding, my own experiences, and my worldview. Little by little, a community started to form around these exchanges.
It’s now been four years since I started sharing this world. What I enjoy most about content creation is being able to do it without ever feeling like I’m playing a role.
I would describe my universe as joyful, colorful, and lively. I like images that tell a story, those that have a soul and reveal a little about life.
The children’s universe – with its colors, sometimes unexpected combinations, beautiful textures, and little details – is something I love as well. But my account isn’t just about my children: it’s also about me, my life as a woman, my hopes, my inspirations, and the experiences I go through.
I like to show reality with its little, imperfect moments. These images are infused with my perspective, my sensibility, and a certain aesthetic. I really love this storytelling that lies between the beautiful and the real.
I would choose a photograph of my first son and I from a photoshoot by the ocean, during which I was still breastfeeding him. This image deeply moves me. I don’t really know how to explain why, but every time I look at it, it provokes something special in me.
It reminds me of the beauty of these simple moments we sometimes don’t realize the importance of when we’re in them. In this photo, there’s so much tenderness, gentleness, and, without a doubt, a part of what motherhood means to me. It’s an image I could look at hundreds of times without ever tiring of it.
My inspiration comes from all around me. I find a lot on Instagram and Pinterest, but also at flea markets, thrift stores, old family photos, and beautiful images I stumble upon in my research.
I’m particularly drawn to vintage aesthetics. Garments with a story, images that seem to travel through time, and worlds that possess a sincere, distinct identity really catch my eye.
My clothing inspiration comes from my mother’s way of dressing and old family photos. I like to look at these images, observe the silhouettes, the way clothes are paired together, the colors… there’s something very meaningful in this visual legacy.
I also draw a lot from my Ivorian roots, images from Africa and beyond, and from various cultures, colors, and different ways of life.
Overall, I think my inspiration comes from a mix of my memories, my origins, what I discover, and what I surround myself with on a daily basis.
For me, the greatest inspiration comes from the people that surround me. My friends, family, women I meet through social media, and the female entrepreneurs with whom I share parts of my life.
I am particularly attuned to the lives of the women I come into contact with. I like to discover what they are building, what their ambitions are, their doubts, their successes, and everything that happens behind the images we see. Knowing part of their reality, their struggles, and their daily life renders them so inspiring to me.
My inspiration comes from human stories more than public figures. Women who grow, create, build something of their own, and who dare to be themselves. They’re the ones who fuel my creativity the most.
I try, as much as possible, to protect them and ensure they never feel like content creation comes before their childhood.
Over time, I’ve changed a lot about my approach. I used to ask them to stop, pose, or not move so that I could get a nice picture. Today I try to simply let them live their childhood moments without interrupting what they’re doing to create an image.
I prefer to capture spontaneous moments, their gestures, silhouettes, and the little details of their daily lives. I also like to show off their outfits, textures, and the way their clothes are put together, all without necessarily showing their faces.
It’s not always easy, and I don’t pretend to have found the perfect balance, but I do my best. Above all, I want them to grow up freely, without ever feeling their lives need to be staged.
I would tell them to be bold. To have confidence in themselves, to not be afraid of what others think, and to not wait for anyone else’s validation before getting started.
I believe it’s important to seek inspiration and observe what is happening around us, but to avoid trying to be someone else. Get inspired by others, yes, but don’t copy.
You have to be willing to experiment, to search for your own universe, and to be unafraid of offering something different. We often spend time asking ourselves what others might think, when we should simply have the courage to follow through with our ideas to the fullest. I firmly believe that what makes us unique is also what makes us interesting.
I like clothing with character, beautiful cuts, substantial fabrics, interesting volumes, and silhouettes that are a bit unexpected. I especially like loose-fitting, oversized pieces and creative color combinations.
For my sons, I approach dressing them in much the same way. I like to dress them in comfortable, oversized pieces that are often colorful. I look for items made with high quality materials and designs that let them move freely. Looks that are simple, yet carefully chosen, are some of my favorites.
When it comes to dressing myself, I like to feel comfortable while maintaining a feminine edge. I’m just as happy in a pair of jeans and heels as I am in an outfit that is quite masculine but has a beautiful silhouette. In fact, I love borrowing clothes from my husband, especially his shirts. I find that menswear has incredible shapes and volumes that can be very flattering when worn by women. Ultimately, I love playing with shapes and not limiting my way of dressing.
I would say that my style has taken a completely different identity over time. Motherhood has helped me evolve in many ways, and the way I dress is one of them.
I’ve learned to be daring with pieces I probably never would’ve considered wearing before. On the other hand, certain clothing I wore when I was younger or before becoming a mother no longer suit me today.
My style has become much more self-assured. I know myself better, and have a clearer sense of what I like. Above all, I’m no longer afraid of wearing strong, sometimes unconventional pieces, that might not be to everyone else’s tastes.
I think that with time we all learn to dress less for pleasing others and more to feel like our true selves. Today I really appreciate the freedom that comes with that.
I really like MarMar Copenhagen for the beauty of their materials and the softness of their collections. The Animals Observatory is another favorite for their incredible prints, colors, and their unique universe that I find reflects our family’s world quite well. I’m a huge fan of Bobo Choses for their colors and their artistic direction that is always wonderfully wild and inspiring.
Tangerine stands out for their beautiful materials and impeccable tailoring, as well as Bisgaard for the quality of their shoes from children’s first steps.
As you can imagine, I also love dressing my children in a lot of vintage pieces. It’s a universe that I’m deeply passionate about for its history, charm, and unique characteristics.
My vision of childhood is, above all, one of children being free. Free to express themselves, to explore, to dream, and to build their own personalities.
I want my sons to grow up with peace of mind, feeling heard, respected, and free to become who they are deep down. I want them to grow up in a world where everyone has a place, where we are all equal, and where differences are a source of strength.
Children’s capacity to find wonder in the smallest things is so wonderful. I want my sons to keep that simple joy, that curiosity and lightness, for as long as possible. For me, that’s what childhood is: children who are free to enjoy life.
A water bottle, without a doubt! And, as a little bonus, my camera, especially when we’re going out for a lovely excursion. I like being able to capture life’s little moments: the landscapes, details, and those little memories we don’t always think of photographing in the moment.
I want them to remember parents who were present. To recall shared moments that are authentic and meaningful. To know they were listened to, their choices were respected, and they are deeply loved. I want them to know that they will never lack love.
I want them to remember smells from our trips, the views, the people we’ve met, the discoveries we’ve made, and the diversity of this world. For them to remember all of these big and small moments that shape who we are, and to carry with them the values of sharing, curiosity, and openness to others.
If I could only pick one thing, it’d be this: that they grow up knowing they can always count on us.
Photo by @troisradisIt’s a balance that is very important to me. On Instagram I’ve made the choice to only show part of my children’s faces. I often photograph them from behind, or simply focus on their little outfits or details from daily life. Sometimes I try to tell these stories in a more poetic way as well.
I’m also very protective of my husband’s privacy. After all, it was my decision to share my passions and aspects of our daily life on social media. It’s therefore essential for me to respect their privacy and allow them to keep a private world of their own.
Over time I’ve also learned to better organize my content creation. I plan my posts more efficiently to avoid spending too much time on my phone. I also set aside screen-free time, often from 6pm to 9pm, so that I can fully devote myself to my family. It’s not always easy, and I could always do better, but I try my best. It’s something I care deeply about.
Becoming a mother has deeply changed my way of seeing life and understanding what really matters. It was a dream come true for me, so to be their mother is a great blessing.
Motherhood has brought me a lot of gentleness, patience, and flexibility. It has also changed my way of approaching relationships and the world around me. I learned to take a step back, to tend to inner matters I had been carrying, and to be more mindful of what I pass on to others.
My children are a great source of daily inspiration for me. They sometimes influence the way I dress, as well as my personal tastes and creative ideas. By their side I’ve learned to trust myself, to take risks, and to listen to my intuition for both my personal choices and those I make for our family.
Above all, I believe motherhood has taught me to be more gentle with both the world and myself.
For me, participating in events like Playtime Paris is the logical next step for the work I do. It’s an opportunity to add a new dimension to what I share on a daily basis. It’s also a moment to meet people I’ve been exchanging with, sometimes for years, through a screen and to discover founders and creative worlds that resonate with me.
Playtime is an immense source of inspiration. I always leave with a head full of ideas nourished by the colors, beautiful collections, unique personalities, and meaningful encounters.
I especially love reconnecting with people that I would otherwise only see on Instagram throughout the year. Special moments with the team from Kidding press agency also mean a lot to me.
Days spent at Playtime serve as a reminder of why I love this world and everything that revolves around it.
I have so many, but I think the breakfast we shared at the Summer 26 edition is particularly close to my heart. I love this moment, the atmosphere that is created with everyone gathered around the table.
My most beautiful memories from Playtime are rarely linked to a specific booth or collection. They’re the human moments, the spontaneous discussions, the reunions, and the wonderful new encounters.
I think of all the moments shared with Kidding, as well as the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting edition after edition. There is something precious about every encounter. I believe these are the memories that will stay with me the longest.
Thank you so much to Harmony for sharing the thoughtful story behind her content creation. We loved learning more about how she balances social media and her family’s privacy, and what it means to her to be part of the Playtime community. Keep following along with her beautiful motherhood journey by following her @harmony.kouame on Instagram.
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