For our second Home Style feature, we visited Amy Helfand at home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. We hung out and took pics inside her amazing row house and then headed out for lunch at Fort Defiance around the corner on Van Brunt Street. It was a magical morning, visiting this quiet hamlet tucked into NYC. Head below the jump to find out Amy's favorite things and her annotated home style.
Amy in her living room with one of her rugs in the foreground. The little table is by Amy's good friend Michael McClatchy, the painting is by Everett Miller, Amy's 6-year-old son. The sofa is Crate & Barrel via craigslist.
Amy's Favorite Home Items
- Casa Midi Headboard
- Earthenware cup brought back by aunt from Paris
- Ceramic Tea Light Holders from Nepal
- Work on paper by Michael Miller in living room
- Handmade Kitchen tiles by Lubna Chowdhary
- Sailboat Painting from Antique Store near 13th and 3rd
- Long Thin Painting by Michael Miller in bedroom
Amy's Favorite Neighborhood Resources
Amy's Favorite Home Resources
- Bowery Restaurant Supply for the Garland Stove
- Mosaic House for the tile in the bathroom
- Craigslist
- Anthropologie
- ABC Carpet
Other Fave Sources
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LOVE!!!!!!! the headboard was wondering where she bought it. It is not only beautiful but definitely eye-catching.
JESUS BEER-BATTERED CHRIST ON A STICK WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN...
I want that headboard.
OMG that headboard is to die for!!!!
It's "Casamidy" not Casa Midi.
http://www.casamidy.com/index2.html
I'm loving that headboard but I'm loving Amy's curls even more.
Amy from one curly girl to another, what products do you use on your hair?
I gotta go with the bright colors on white, and although I can't see the entire sofa I love it's comfy vibe. Extra triple bonus points for featuring your pup - what a dear.
That headboard looks like it has very sharp edges. Great dog.
I love the kitchen tiles. Could we see more? Does Lubna have a web site? Yes, the dog looks like a loving, gentle creatures.
Found Lubna and she seems to deal in English pounds. Does this mean she sells only in England?
ciscogirl1 it says on her website that she does international orders and accepts Paypal. Try emailing her directly as their is a link. Hope that helps.
I have been to San Miguel de Allende... how did I miss this place, Casamidy?? Must make another trip and stay at their hotel...looks fabulous. Now Apt. Therapy is in the travel business. Great!
I have to have that headboard.
I like the scalloped edge painted on her bedroom wall. This is a simple and attractive solution for all those uneven wall/ceiling joins. And it's also great for people who have difficulty getting that join edge straight (like me). Like the look a lot.
HEADBOARD...must...have...head--board...
and more photos of all rooms, por favor!
and...must..have....oval....mirror......
i do have a large tin mirror - maybe not big enough for over the bed.....hmmm.
I would love to see a full house tour!
CASAMIDY HACIENDA HEADBOARD
K 80 w x 72h
Q 60 w x 72h
Each HB is made by a master tinsmith. They are wall-hung as they are very light weight. The HB comes in 2 parts. The ornamentation is very high above so there isnt a safety issue. Also available for a sur-charge is silver and gold leaf finishes.HB is priced FOB Laredo,TX..shipping depends on final destination.
Please email us at casamidy@casamidy.com for pricing
and further information.
CASAMIDY
pila seca 3
San Miguel de Allende,GTO 37700
Mexico
www.casamidy.com
I want those pillow cases! I LOVE peacocks in design elements!
I'll have the vintage sail boat picture - and the dog!
Uta Barth? That's got to be a photograph, not a painting.
AngelaDee76, I noticed the curls too!
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I love the wall color behind the headboard. What brand/color is that?
Hi Danze
Thanks so much for the tip. I'm in the UK and didn't expect Mixed Chicks to be available here but luckily they are, so I'll definately give them a try. Thanks again x
Awesome, AngelaDee76!! You're more than welcome.
AngeleaDee76 and Danze -
oops - i typed mixedchicks.com - BIG mistake. don't go there.
now i'll try .net!
May I ask what kind of dog you have? My Cookie seems to be a miniature version of yours! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_kdizz/4038665764/
I LOVE her son's paintings! And he's only 6 years old!