Justina Blakeney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Justina Blakeney
Born	1979 (age 45–46) Berkeley, California
Alma mater	UCLA
Occupation	Designer, writer
Spouse(s)	Jason Rosencrantz
Children	1

Justina Blakeney is a super creative American designer, artist, and writer. She is famous for her "boho" style, which is all about bright colors, cool patterns, and natural vibes. Justina started her own home decor brand called Jungalow. Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes, even became a New York Times bestseller!

Early Life and Learning

Justina Blakeney grew up in Berkeley, California. Her family background is very diverse. Her mother's family came from Eastern Europe and were Jewish. Her father had African-American, Native American, Irish, and French roots. Justina believes this mix of cultures and growing up in California helped shape her unique "boho" design style.

She went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In 2001, she earned a degree in World Arts and Cultures. During college, she also studied fashion and communication in Italy. After graduating, she moved back to Italy to attend Polimoda, a fashion school.

Creative Career

Justina Blakeney started a design and lifestyle blog called "Jungalow." This name is a fun mix of "jungle" and "bungalow." She used her blog and social media to share her ideas and grow her brand.

Through Jungalow, Justina has created many cool products. She designed shaggy rugs for Loloi and wallpaper for Hygge & West. She also has a special collection called Justina Blakeney Home with Anthropologie. You can find her bedding line at Target and home fabrics at Calico Corners stores. She even has a line at Living Spaces and a collection for Pottery Barn Kids.

Her designs for the fashion company Moda Operandi were even shown in Vogue magazine. These designs included portraits of famous fashion icons like Grace Jones.

Books by Justina

Justina has written two popular books about home design. Her first book, The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes, came out in 2015. Her second book, The New Bohemians: Come Home to Good Vibes, was released in 2017. These books are full of beautiful design photos of homes. They also include helpful tips, like guides for houseplants and fun project ideas.

Speaking Engagements

Justina Blakeney often shares her design knowledge and inspiration at different events. She has spoken at:

• Alt Summit
• Makers Summit
• AIGA Design Conference: Business + Entrepreneurship
• Design Bloggers Conference
• WITHIT
• Pinterests' Knit Con
• Creative Mornings

Personal Life

Justina Blakeney lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Their home is a 1926 bungalow located in the Frogtown neighborhood. Their beautiful house has even been featured in House Beautiful magazine.