Justina Blakeney

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Justina Blakeney
Born1979
Berkeley, California
Alma materUCLA
Occupation(s)Designer, Writer
SpouseJason Rosencrantz
Children1
Websitewww.justinablakeney.com

Justina Blakeney is an American designer and author known for her "boho" aesthetic.[1] Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes, was a New York Times bestseller.[2]

Early life and education

Blakeney grew up in Berkeley, California. Her father is African-American and Native American, and her mother is of Eastern European Jewish descent.[3] She states that this multi-ethnic background and California upbringing influenced her bohemian aesthetic.[4]

She graduated from UCLA in 2001 with a B.A. in World Arts and Cultures.[5]

After receiving her BA, she attended fashion school in Italy.[6]

Career

Blakeney named her design and lifestyle blog "Jungalow," a combination of jungle and bungalow.[4] Using the blog and social media as platforms, Blakeney created a collection of shaggy rugs for Loloi, a wallpaper collection with boutique firm Hygge & West, the Justina Blakeney Home collection with Anthropologie, a bedding line at Target, and a home fabrics collection with Calico Corners stores.[7][8][9][10][3] She has a line at Living Spaces, and a collection of bedding, storage, lighting, and small gifts for Pottery Barn Kids.[11][12]

Her designs for fashion retailer Moda Operandi, including portraits of fashion icons such as Grace Jones, were featured in Vogue Magazine.[2]

Books

Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes book, was released in 2015.[2] The New Bohemians: Come Home to Good Vibes, was released in October 2017. They are coffee table books with design photos featuring residences, and includes resources such as houseplant guides and project instructions.[13]

Personal life

Blakeney lives with her husband and daughter in a 1926 bungalow located in the Frogtown neighborhood of Los Angeles.[14][2] Her home was featured in interior decorating magazine House Beautiful.[15]

References

  1. ^ Eldor, Karin. "How Jungalow's Founder Cultivated An Online Following Of Over 2 Million Fans". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  2. ^ a b c d Recinos, Eva (2016-05-04). "Designer Justina Blakeney Says Welcome to the "Jungalow"". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  3. ^ a b "Let a 'New Bohemians' spirit be your modern muse". SFChronicle.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  4. ^ a b "Bohemian design with Justina Blakeney | Home Front". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  5. ^ "UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture". UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  6. ^ https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2019/01/becoming-justina-blakeney-jungalow.html/
  7. ^ "Justina Blakeney promotes latest Loloi collection". furnituretoday.com. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  8. ^ "Justina Blakeney creates home fabric collection | Home Accents Today". www.homeaccentstoday.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  9. ^ "The Hottest Designers to Follow in 2016". Coastal Living. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  10. ^ "Our Fave Boho Blogger Is Now Selling Gorgeous Bedding at Target". Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  11. ^ "Yes — Justina Blakeney Is Launching A Kids Collection!". Lonny. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  12. ^ Paul, Arielle. "My Favorite Room: Justina Blakeney brings the world into her kitchen". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  13. ^ Ritz, By Jessica. "Justina Blakeney of the Jungalow releases book, talks design". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  14. ^ "Designing a Feel-Good Home". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  15. ^ "Justina Blakeney Masters Color and Pattern in Her Los Angeles Cottage". housebeautiful.com. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
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