She’s always been a homebody and wanted to bring that experience to the home decor space. She also wanted to connect people of African descent to the history and traditions of the continent.

An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as a teenager. The architect Susan ...

Every year for the holidays, she decorates her home with most of the items she has collected for more than 30 years. "I try to get decorations that really reflect African American characteristics ...