MEET THE ARTISAN
Villa aburi
Stacey Harris, of Guyanese-Ghanian heritage and Canadian-born, and Yadder Madrigal, a proud Nicaraguan native, are the creative forces behind a design philosophy rooted in cultural storytelling and radiant nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the bold palettes and playful geometry of 1980s design, their work reimagines home through the lens of their Afro-Caribbean and Latin American upbringings.
With a shared passion for colour, texture, and symbolism, Stacey and Yadder create interiors that reflect the everyday rituals, resilience, and warmth found in communities of colour. Their designs are a vibrant dialogue between continents—where plantain leaves meet kente cloth, terrazzo meets terracotta, and memory meets modernity.
Together, they celebrate home as a cultural canvas—alive with rhythm, rooted in history, and unapologetically expressive.
The process
"My process of selecting fragrances is a combination of familial connection and the key notes used in those fragrances, for example Savannah Daze is a tribute to my grandfather on my mother’s side whom reside in Savannah, Georgia. The summers are extremely hot and hazy and the only activity suitable is sitting in a beautifully wood carved rocker and sipping on iced sweet tea. Ironically enough it connects back to the savannahs in Africa similarly with the type of heat where only the buzz of insects can be heard, its so still until night falls."
what i hear, i keep.
I chose the Mate Masie design for this blanket as the Adinkra symbol means, “what I hear, I keep.” My interpretation of this symbol reminds me of growing up and sitting and talking with my grandmother and aunties and while some of it was community gossip, many lessons and teachings were absorbed during those bonding moments.
It is only now that I realize the wisdom and knowledge of those women—shared through their life experiences—were being passed down through that activity. Additionally, I chose a blanket to represent this symbol, as it signifies comfort and assurance in the knowledge passed down through our lineages and serves as a cloak, a barrier, or a protection from erasure.
At September Collective, we proudly support artisans across the African diaspora by showcasing their craftsmanship through thoughtfully curated modern African home decor. Each piece tells a story of heritage, creativity, and cultural pride—brought to life in a way that fits beautifully into your home.
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