"I think of myself as a kind of design healer" muses Blakeney. "My passion is helping people find beautiful ways of expressing their highest selves." After studying architecture at UC Berkeley, she and her sister, Justina, of Jungalow fame, moved to Florence and opened a vintage clothing and furniture shop. Back in California, in 2010, Blakeney (photographed at an L.A. project) opened her own design studio, which now specializes in personality-driven Golden State residences. A downtown LA. loft captures what she calls a "neo-Afro-eclectic" aesthetic, white a 1930s Spanish-style house in Glendale channels a luxe Mediterranean spirit. She's even collaborating with Nomadik Customs, an Oregon-based company that transforms Mercedes sprinter vans into mobile homes. Her playful projects prioritize handmade materials, good vibes, and sustainable vintage sourcing. Says the designer: "There's a big energetic component to designing a space."
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