AphroChic
Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
By Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays
AphroChic invites you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the “boss” homes of entrepreneurs and executives, and “off-the-beaten-path” homes that defy the stereotypes of urban living. Tour the creative and culturally infused Washington, DC, rowhouse of author Jason Reynolds. Take in the bursts of color and layers of memory that fill the Harlem Renaissance-inspired interior of renowned chef Alexander Smalls. And get inspired by the design of actor Danielle Brooks and her husband Dennis Gelin’s Brooklyn townhome, where Haitian heritage and South Carolina roots meet. Showcasing the amazing diversity of the Black experience through striking interiors, stories of family and community, and histories exploring the obstacles Black homeowners have faced for generations, this groundbreaking book honors the journey, recognizes the struggle, and celebrates the joy that is the Black family home.
Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 10” x 8”
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Purchase
Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
By Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays
AphroChic invites you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the “boss” homes of entrepreneurs and executives, and “off-the-beaten-path” homes that defy the stereotypes of urban living. Tour the creative and culturally infused Washington, DC, rowhouse of author Jason Reynolds. Take in the bursts of color and layers of memory that fill the Harlem Renaissance-inspired interior of renowned chef Alexander Smalls. And get inspired by the design of actor Danielle Brooks and her husband Dennis Gelin’s Brooklyn townhome, where Haitian heritage and South Carolina roots meet. Showcasing the amazing diversity of the Black experience through striking interiors, stories of family and community, and histories exploring the obstacles Black homeowners have faced for generations, this groundbreaking book honors the journey, recognizes the struggle, and celebrates the joy that is the Black family home.
Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 10” x 8”
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Purchase
Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
By Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays
AphroChic invites you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the “boss” homes of entrepreneurs and executives, and “off-the-beaten-path” homes that defy the stereotypes of urban living. Tour the creative and culturally infused Washington, DC, rowhouse of author Jason Reynolds. Take in the bursts of color and layers of memory that fill the Harlem Renaissance-inspired interior of renowned chef Alexander Smalls. And get inspired by the design of actor Danielle Brooks and her husband Dennis Gelin’s Brooklyn townhome, where Haitian heritage and South Carolina roots meet. Showcasing the amazing diversity of the Black experience through striking interiors, stories of family and community, and histories exploring the obstacles Black homeowners have faced for generations, this groundbreaking book honors the journey, recognizes the struggle, and celebrates the joy that is the Black family home.
Retail Price: $35
Details: Hardcover, 256 pages, 10” x 8”
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Purchase
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Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays are the authors of Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects, and Soul. Their media and design brand AphroChic celebrates African Diaspora cultures through their lifestyle magazine, podcast, and product lines available through Perigold and 1stDibs. The couple resides in upstate New York in their lovingly named “AphroFarmhouse.”