Justina Blakeney Explained

Justina Blakeney
Birth Place:Berkeley, California
Alma Mater:UCLA
Occupation:Designer, Writer
Spouse:Jason Rosencrantz
Children:1

Justina Blakeney[1] is an American designer, artist, interior designer, writer, and speaker who is well known by the bright colorful and vibrant bohemian style. She founded a houseware and home decoration brand Jungalow.[2] Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes, was a New York Times bestseller.[3]

Early life and education

Blakeney grew up in Berkeley, California. Her mother is of Eastern European Jewish descent and her father is of African-American and Native American descent, as well as Irish and French.[4] Blakeney was raised Jewish and her father was a convert to Judaism. Her mother's family were Jewish immigrants to New Jersey at the turn of the century. Her family celebrated the Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah and Passover, and did not celebrate Christmas like some other secular Jewish families they knew.[5] She states that this multi-ethnic background and California upbringing influenced her bohemian aesthetic.[6]

She graduated from UCLA in 2001 with a B.A. in World Arts and Cultures.[7] In her junior year of university, she went to Italy to study fashion and communication. The experience in Italy made her move back to Italy after graduation, and enrolled in Polimoda-a fashion school.[8]

Career

Blakeney named her design and lifestyle blog "Jungalow," a combination of jungle and bungalow. 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.[9] [10] [11] [12] [4] She has a line at Living Spaces, and a collection of bedding, storage, lighting, and small gifts for Pottery Barn Kids.[13] [14]

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

Books

Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes book, was released in 2015. 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.[15]

Speaking

Personal life

Blakeney lives with her husband and daughter in a 1926 bungalow located in the Frogtown neighborhood of Los Angeles.[22] Her husband is an atheist born to an Eastern European Jewish father and an Irish Catholic mother. Her home was featured in interior decorating magazine House Beautiful.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JUSTINA BLAKENEY. 2021-10-15. JUSTINA BLAKENEY. en-US.
  2. Web site: Jungalow® Shop by Justina Blakeney and Co. Decorate Wild!. 2021-10-15. Jungalow. en-us.
  3. News: Designer Justina Blakeney Says Welcome to the "Jungalow". Recinos. Eva. 2016-05-04. L.A. Weekly. 2018-06-21.
  4. News: Let a 'New Bohemians' spirit be your modern muse. SFChronicle.com. 2018-06-21.
  5. Web site: The New Bohemians' Creative Mama, Justina Blakeney . 4 February 2016 . RaisingMothers.com . 2023-02-01.
  6. News: Bohemian design with Justina Blakeney Home Front. The Washington Post. 2018-06-21.
  7. Web site: UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture. UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture. 2018-06-21.
  8. Web site: 2013-07-12. My professional journey. 2021-09-29. Justina Blakeney. en-US.
  9. Web site: Justina Blakeney promotes latest Loloi collection . furnituretoday.com . 2018-04-23 . 2018-08-29.
  10. Web site: Justina Blakeney creates home fabric collection Home Accents Today. www.homeaccentstoday.com. 18 September 2017 . 2018-06-21.
  11. News: The Hottest Designers to Follow in 2016. Coastal Living. 2018-06-21.
  12. News: Our Fave Boho Blogger Is Now Selling Gorgeous Bedding at Target. 2018-06-21.
  13. News: Yes – Justina Blakeney Is Launching A Kids Collection!. Lonny. 2018-06-21.
  14. Web site: My Favorite Room: Justina Blakeney brings the world into her kitchen. Paul. Arielle. Los Angeles Times. 30 December 2017 . 2018-06-21.
  15. Web site: Justina Blakeney of the Jungalow releases book, talks design. Ritz. Jessica. Los Angeles Times. 14 April 2015 . 2018-06-21.
  16. Web site: Speaker Info. 2021-10-11. altitudesummit.com.
  17. Web site: The Makers Collective – Makers Summit FAQs. 2021-10-11. The Makers Collective. en-US.
  18. Web site: AIGA Design Conference Program. 2021-10-11. Issuu. 2 March 2019 . en.
  19. Web site: 2016-01-07. Justina Blakeney to Speak at Design Bloggers Conference. 2021-10-11. Design Influencers Conference. en-US.
  20. Web site: 2018-03-20. WithIt Education Breakfast Features Justina Blakeney: Building a Brand with Spunk and Authenticity. 2021-10-11. Furniture Today. en-US.
  21. Web site: Justina Blakeney Designer, Artist and Author CreativeMornings/LA. 2021-10-11. CreativeMornings. 14 February 2019 . en.
  22. News: Designing a Feel-Good Home. The New York Times . 23 January 2018 . 2018-06-21 . Higgins . Michelle .
  23. Web site: Justina Blakeney Masters Color and Pattern in Her Los Angeles Cottage . housebeautiful.com . 2016-07-07 . 2018-08-29.

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