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Amy Helfand
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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'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


Other Fave Sources

Comments (27)

LOVE!!!!!!! the headboard was wondering where she bought it. It is not only beautiful but definitely eye-catching.

posted by njbeach on March 4th 2010 at 2:05pm
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JESUS BEER-BATTERED CHRIST ON A STICK WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN...

I want that headboard.

posted by tifa333 on March 4th 2010 at 2:20pm
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OMG that headboard is to die for!!!!

posted by danze on March 4th 2010 at 2:26pm
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It's "Casamidy" not Casa Midi.

http://www.casamidy.com/index2.html

posted by patrick (the other one) on March 4th 2010 at 2:28pm
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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?

posted by AngelaDee76 on March 4th 2010 at 2:32pm
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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.

posted by josie10610 on March 4th 2010 at 3:03pm
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That headboard looks like it has very sharp edges. Great dog.

posted by buzsawyer on March 4th 2010 at 3:22pm
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I love the kitchen tiles. Could we see more? Does Lubna have a web site? Yes, the dog looks like a loving, gentle creatures.

posted by ciscogirl1 on March 4th 2010 at 3:26pm
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Found Lubna and she seems to deal in English pounds. Does this mean she sells only in England?

posted by ciscogirl1 on March 4th 2010 at 3:31pm
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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.

posted by AngelaDee76 on March 4th 2010 at 4:04pm
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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!

posted by charmgirl on March 4th 2010 at 5:08pm
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I have to have that headboard.

posted by lorijo on March 4th 2010 at 5:15pm
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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.

posted by arroyo on March 4th 2010 at 5:30pm
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HEADBOARD...must...have...head--board...

and more photos of all rooms, por favor!

posted by LoveDecor on March 4th 2010 at 5:55pm
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and...must..have....oval....mirror......

i do have a large tin mirror - maybe not big enough for over the bed.....hmmm.

posted by LoveDecor on March 4th 2010 at 6:01pm
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I would love to see a full house tour!

posted by aurelais on March 4th 2010 at 6:23pm
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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

posted by Casamidy on March 4th 2010 at 6:44pm
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I want those pillow cases! I LOVE peacocks in design elements!

posted by ehalvey on March 4th 2010 at 7:38pm
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I'll have the vintage sail boat picture - and the dog!

posted by thatsnotmyage on March 5th 2010 at 4:10am
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Uta Barth? That's got to be a photograph, not a painting.

posted by Molunat on March 5th 2010 at 1:48pm
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AngelaDee76, I noticed the curls too!
Sorry guys I know this is not related but...
Check out : mixedchicks.net
Just started using their products and I have one word for you...AMAZING!

posted by danze on March 5th 2010 at 4:02pm
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I love the wall color behind the headboard. What brand/color is that?

posted by tattums229 on March 7th 2010 at 1:06am
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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

posted by AngelaDee76 on March 7th 2010 at 2:11pm
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Awesome, AngelaDee76!! You're more than welcome.

posted by danze on March 7th 2010 at 3:21pm
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AngeleaDee76 and Danze -
oops - i typed mixedchicks.com - BIG mistake. don't go there.
now i'll try .net!

posted by LoveDecor on March 7th 2010 at 7:34pm
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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/

posted by CookiePie on April 1st 2010 at 9:24pm
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I LOVE her son's paintings! And he's only 6 years old!

posted by StrangerFiction on April 2nd 2010 at 4:23am
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