House Doctor is a Danish based design company. They mix and match original elements, all of which are aesthetic pleasures. I discovered their prescription via decor8. You can also check out the House Doctor blog for a daily dose of interior vitamins. I’m hooked.

Images via decor8 

Word on the JBD street: if you are in Reykjavik you must go to the old harbor district, Hafnarbúdir. It’s the polestar of creativity when it comes to design. I sauntered into Myrin, a well-curated shop of Nordic and Scandinavian style. It even has an attached eaterie, MAR, which offers a menu inspired by South American and Southern European cuisine.

 Image Credits: Jenny Graham

A cool air has arrived in New York City and I’m wrapping myself up in the colors of autumn with the 100 percent wool Husky throw by MissoniHome. I keep it in my home office nook, where the wide weave plaid lives well near florals and ikat.

Wool Throw Blanket: c/o MissoniHome //  Lulu and Georgia Pillows ~ similar here

 Lulu and Georgia Adelaide Console Table

West Elm Elton Settee // Lulu and Georgia Sabine Rug

Image Credits: Jenny Graham

A love of all things Fornasetti continues. Theme & Variations…oh my!

Image Credits: Barneys New York

I spotted this fabric while flipping through magazines on a train ride. Immediately, I created a-note-to-self to remember to share it with you. Calico Corners and designer Nate Berkus teamed up to produce this line of affordable fabrics. It is just the right pick me up for furniture in need of a face lift.

Each time I visit my cousin, I cannot get enough of her Cal Bungalow. Built in the early 1940s, this Belmont Heights beauty is complete with a rooftop deck and lap pool. The recently revamped Long Beach abode credits the interior decor to designer Sasha Witte. A true home away from home, I couldn’t resist sharing some images of where I go to turn off the world and cozy into what matters most in life.

P.S. Later this summer, I’ll share photos of the soon-to-be Tuscan style outdoor dining experience which is currently underway at this lovely location.

Photos courtesy of Christine Carley

I have a creative compulsion. I was born with it. It means creating art in the dance studio, on set, in the kitchen, within a field of nature. Wherever a song can be sung. Up late or asleep amid dreams, ideas come to me. While I can’t yet reveal a big outlet up next on my resume, some recent work as a style and decor contributor to Brooklyn Exposed is shared below and a riff or two can be found on Thought Catalog. I express all of this to you today because 1) I’d love it if you want to read along on those sites and 2) I encourage you to expose yourself, to get to the ruby shining within you.

Forget the yellow brick road. Click your heels along Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue and be carried away to home decor shop heaven. This east-west thoroughfare offers exceptional decor and design options for new-to-the-neighborhood dwelling or the Brownstone in need of an interior facelift. From antiques and Mid-Century furniture to creating an outdoor space and Jonathan Adler’s everything, our guide to Atlantic Avenue’s top shops will have you declaring there’s no place like home.

1. Circa Antiques
Antique haven Circa Antiques (374 Atlantic Avenue) has been on Atlantic since 1975. Featuring 19th century American and European furniture, owner Rachel Leibowicz’s knowledge abounds. Ask her about the exquisite mahogany dining table in the middle of her shop and you’ll learn it is just shy of 200 years old. Made in part from a 24-inch single cut piece, it is a rare find in today’s market and just one example of the unique nature of the items at Circa.

2. A Cook’s Companion
Decorate your dining table with dinner made in objects from Le Creuset, Emile Henry, Epicurean and more. The latest craze at A Cook’s Companion (197 Atlantic Avenue) is the SodaStream, a cost-effective seltzer machine with eco-friendly refillable exchanges available to everyone. Simmer and fizzle folks.

3. Sterling Place
Sterling Place (363 Atlantic Avenue) owner Shakoor Watson’s adoration of gift giving began while attending estate sales as a boy with his father. Fast-forward to the present day and you’ll find that love has blossomed into an extraordinary universe of vintage and modern day specialty items including home decor, antiques and an especially unique collection of male-focused gifts that make each day feel like Father’s Day.

4. Flor
Feel like reinvention? Look no further than Flor (307 Atlantic Avenue). Lay down lush, vibrant carpet design squares to create one-of-a-kind floor coverings. You can mix and match individual 50 cm (19.7”) tiles in any color of the rainbow and from an array of textures and patterns. This modular miracle is eye-catching innovation made easy.

5. Town and Country 352
Joe Giallo, the funny and charming purveyor of Town and Country 352 (352 Atlantic Avenue), exudes passion for pieces that look like they belong on the set of Mad Men. His knowledge of Mid-Century settees is second to none on this block. Treasures are tenfold, confirming his street cred. This shop uncovers a pirate’s booty of furniture and art made to landscape your home before ever walking the plank.

6. Jonathan Adler
No home is complete without a dose from design genius Jonathan Adler (378 Atlantic Avenue). Whimsical and modern furniture fill the avenue’s outpost. Like a kid in a candy store, it will be difficult to walk away with just one piece. Holly Resendes, Store Leader, led us around the visually pleasing parlor. We couldn’t stop staring at all of the classy and sassy accessories, especially the solid brass collection. Tic Tac Toe anyone?

7. Dig
A garden design company that specializes in extending your home to the terrace, backyard and rooftop, Dig (479 Atlantic Avenue) stocks a wide variety of plants, containers and accessories to create a home garden. This is the perfect spot to help spruce up your space outside just in time for spring and summer.

8. Greenhouse
Independently owned by two native New York women, Greenhouse (387 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn) gives everyone the option of eco-friendly decorating. Each product has been created through ethically and environmentally responsible manufacturing. From furniture to recycled wine bottle glasses, a stop in this shop proves going green is chic and not a sacrifice.

Note: Article and photo above first published here.

It takes time before setting a home style in stone. Fresh accents can make a big difference without having to buy new furniture. Kelly Wearstler’s creations are worthy of a look. A few of my favorites (if only for inspiration!) include a fractured marble box for a desk or to hold jewelry, this incredible bronzed hand, and a feminine, bejeweled bottle opener.

Why not try something different? This blog was birthed into existence from that mantra. Today marks the first in a series of JBD posts focused on something different. Mr. Bruce Mozert felt the wind of possibility when he arrived in 1938 to Silver Springs, Florida. Photographing women in the clear waters came from a clarity of his imagination.

For more on Mr. Mozert, check out this article.

Image Credits: Bruce Mozert

Kate Spade New York is launching a new brand in March (yes, as in a day from now it’s March). Fun, cute and clever, fans will delight in the usual bravado of color. However, Kate Spade Saturday feels even more straight to the point, modern and stylish. Check out the goods here. My vote goes to the Saturday Morning Mug. At only $10 a cup, the pop of color is perfect for perking up your coffee or passing off a pair of four as a hostess gift.

Image Credit: Kate Spade Saturday