jicc logo
  • Design
  • Before & Afters
  • About
  • Press
  • Services
  • A Little Bit About Us

    tara-and-percy

    Jersey Ice Cream Co was founded in the summer of 2010. Two kids in love found an old embossing stamp at a flea market, dreamed up a design empire, and then set to work trying to create it. Today Tara Mangini and Percy Bright spend their time moving house to house, job to job, leaving beautiful homes in their wake. They believe in craftsmanship, timelessness, and leaving things better than they found them. They do not make ice cream, but will happily have some if you’re offering.

    Jerseyicecreamco@gmail.com

MINI-MAKEOVERS: Better with Kittens

December 4, 2013 by Tara Mangini 2 Comments

meow2

meow
Yes, I used a cute kitten picture to lure you in. But it’s going to be totally worth it! We’ve been working on a mini-makeover the past few weeks, turning a barren apartment into a haven for a do-gooder client who absolutely deserves a place to relax at the end of the day. We finished up most of the work in the wee hours of the night, but I was able to snag some shots of the bedroom before the sun went down. And of course, a photo of the adorable kitten she was fostering at the time. Enjoy!

after-bed7

after-bed1More pics (including what the place looked like before we started) after the jump!

[Read more…]

Filed Under: before and after, Uncategorized

Big Indian REVEAL Revealed

October 11, 2013 by Tara Mangini 5 Comments

overview_08-blog
Last week we had the honor of sharing our Big Indian project with the world. In case you missed the beautifully done feature on Remodelista, be sure to take a look. We owe a huge thanks to Justine Hand for putting so much care into entire piece, and for taking the time to so eloquently explain the insane amount of work that went into the project.

It’s always so exciting to have these big projects revealed. We spend so many months working in isolation, doubting ourselves, sweating, sanding, etc, that it’s so thrilling-and slightly nerve wracking!- to throw the cover off and say, here it is! This article in particular was a total stunner, and I found myself bragging to complete strangers about the feature, something I swear I never usually do. So really, be sure to take a peek at it.

Luckily for all of you die hard fans out there, I am a compulsive picture taker, which means that even though Remodelista filled their post with tons of pictures, there are still tons more to share! So now, for your viewing pleasure, a personal peek into our Big Indian project, with some never-before-seen final shots. Enjoy!

kitchen_01-blog

kitchen_03-blogTons more photos after the jump!

[Read more…]

Filed Under: home, Uncategorized, upstate, vintage

HOLY SHIPLAP and Other Pieces of Cake

July 3, 2013 by Tara Mangini 6 Comments

IMG_9357
I can’t believe it was just a few weeks ago I was working in this gorgeous home, surrounded by some of the nicest things I’ve ever seen, including a personal favorite, central air. As I write this now I am continually being swarmed by ants and mosquitos, surrounded by tools in a house with no running water, no toilet, no tub, no sink, and nowhere to sit except the very chair I am sitting on. So you can see why it seems like a distant dream. A dream that I am very happy to sink into.

We knew this was going to be a great job when we walked in and were greeted with lemon squares, crumb cake and freshly pressed coffee. Future clients, take note. Kristian (names have not been changed to protect the fabulous) has spectacular taste, so his house already looked amazing, but we needed to bring in some warmth and texture to soften up the new construction-ness of it. The whole place is open and clean and filled with light, so we knew it was going to look great, but we didn’t know it was going to look THIS great.

We used wood from Lowe’s, and washed it with Farrow & Ball’s Cornforth White. (0kay, okay, we just color matched a sample of the color. Sue me.) A few days of cutting and nailing and sanding and caulking and touching up and voila! Best darn looking living room north of Spring Garden.

It just goes to show that shiplap, like baked goods, makes everything a little bit better.

IMG_9366

IMG_9367

IMG_9368

IMG_9372

IMG_9376

IMG_9394

Filed Under: design, home, Uncategorized

DOMAINE HOME AND WALLPAPER CHASING

May 29, 2013 by Tara Mangini Leave a Comment

dh-favorite-space-cat-deeley-slides-recent-01-1We are so excited about our feature this week with Domaine Home, a new shoppable online magazine launched by the creators of WhoWhatWear.com and led by the brilliant Mat Sanders, who brought us such wonderful things as Domino and Apartment Therapy. The site is absolutely beautiful, and our feature is running alongside a piece about Greta Gerwig, so we’re pretty much thrilled.

I’ve only been a(n instant) fan of the site for a few weeks now, but I already find myself checking it daily for inspiration and and ideas. Yesterday did not disappoint, and a few paragraphs into their My Favorite Space: Cat Deeley article I found myself newly obsessed and deep into a wallpaper hunt.

From my experience so far, this is the kind of thing that could easily go on for days, weeks, even months. Just when you think you’ve found something you love you see something completely different that makes you reconsider your direction altogether. There are just SO MANY beautiful options, and it’s incredible to see what a major impact the right wallpaper can have on a room. I spent hours looking and really only checked out a handful of websites, so beware. This will take over your life. In the best way possible.

My number one criticism of the whole experience is that way too many wallpaper website are doing things all wrong! A pattern in a 2x2inch square is one thing, but who on earth can tell how it’s going to look plastered across a 12 foot wall? Luckily, a lot of sites are clued into this, and for the ones that’s aren’t there are usually samples you can order, or perhaps the magic of Photoshop to give you an idea. This small hang-up aside, I love online wallpaper shopping as much as I love picking out paint swatches, an act that that for me is equal parts enjoyable and completely obsessive.

For now, I have yet to find a house, let alone a wall for any of these beauties, but I can’t wait until I have a space that’s begging to be covered in banana leaf print.

Check out some of my favorites from the hunt, and you’ll see what I mean.

banana leaf compareThe ultimate Martinique Banana Leaf print, made famous by the Beverly Hills Hotel. Seems to be a big favorite of Nate Berkus, who used it in his own home in Milan. Available from Hinson & Co. You can also find it at Designer Wall Coverings. I can’t seem to track down the amazing wallpaper from the image on the right, but it’s featured in Houses in my Heart by Carleton Varney.

 

Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 12.10.48 PM
Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 12.09.13 PM
I adore these prints by Turner Pocock Wallpaper, a London based company whose designs grow from quirky, hand-sketched ideas. I would have never thought tennis racket and zebra wallpaper could be so fantastic.

 

zebras
Speaking of Zebras, I’m basically  in love with this print from Designer Wallcoverings and Fabrics.

 

Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 6.32.23 PM Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 6.32.05 PM Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 6.31.35 PM
These Jaipur Hand Block prints from Schumacher are so perfect to me. And there are even more options to choose from. I’ll take them all.

 

kids
This kid’s series is hard not to love, and I could easily see these prints in a children’s room or a studio space.

 

farrow
If you basically just want someone to give you a promise that you’ll love your wallpaper, you can always rely on the folks at Farrow & Ball. No matter what they send you, it will be beautiful.

Filed Under: design, press, Uncategorized

Feels like HOME to ME

April 30, 2013 by Tara Mangini 2 Comments

Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 12.01.55 PM
Gotta give a little shout out to Huffington Post for the heads up on the AMAZING photographs of Niki Feijen. Fiejen took these shots from four different abandoned farmhouses in western Europe. These places have been untouched for years, and whether they are covered in moss, falling down, or holding up pretty well they are just stunning. If we could find a house like this to take under our wing… I can’t finish typing that sentence without letting out a huge sigh.

Enjoy these beautiful shots. And be sure to check out Feijen’s personal website for the full collection. 149 perfect moments.

Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 12.08.14 PM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 12.04.07 PM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.56.57 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.50.42 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.45.04 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.41.15 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.34.58 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.32.53 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-29 at 11.31.55 AM
Screen Shot 2013-04-30 at 12.06.34 PM
Screen Shot 2013-04-30 at 12.08.02 PM
Screen Shot 2013-04-30 at 12.09.02 PM
Screen Shot 2013-04-30 at 12.09.56 PM

Filed Under: Uncategorized

WE are BETTER TOGETHER

March 27, 2013 by Tara Mangini 1 Comment

couplesetsy
We were so happy to take part in Etsy’s great post today, Creative Couples : Making it Work in Love and Business. I love a captive audience so when they asked us to answer a few questions, I was thrilled to blabber on. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day craziness of running your own business, so it was nice to force myself to sit and reflect for a bit and remember how lucky we truly are.

And because I’m nuts, even though I’m part of the article myself, I still find myself a little envious of the couples featured! They are all doing such beautiful work, and seem to be so happy and in love. Take a peek at some of the magic they are making together.

il_fullxfull.415289700_go0f il_fullxfull.388568333_4drt
L: Chocolate Caramel Sandwich Cookies with Chipotle and Sea Salt from Whimsy & Spice.  Adorable as the couple themselves.
R: Nautical Themed Print on Large Wood Whale by Edie’s Lab.

il_fullxfull.442592023_smw5 il_fullxfull.360373033_jqz3
L: Boats 6-Pack of Cards by Enormous Champion.
R: And of course… Reclaimed Lath Nesting Boxes from Jersey Ice Cream Company! 

Thanks so much to everyone at Etsy for a little reminder of how good we have it. X

Filed Under: Uncategorized

new in the shop!

July 1, 2012 by jerseyicecreamco Leave a Comment

handpainted calyxware plates available here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

our second brimfield

July 20, 2011 by jerseyicecreamco 1 Comment

Filed Under: Uncategorized

the jersey ice cream co. shop

June 21, 2011 by jerseyicecreamco Leave a Comment

while we’re still far from our dream of a brick and mortar store in new york–with international buying trips and shipping containers galore, naturally–we’ve decided we’re going to set up my living room as a by-appointment-only shop!

i’ve recently finished panelling the walls with MDF and about 400 linear feet of reclaimed (and HUGE) base cap molding. we just need to paint and start bringing stuff in from storage.

we’re hoping to be open in a couple weeks (though maybe not till late july with brimfield round two rapidly approaching). until then, enjoy some pictures of the living room in progress!

the room before settlement:

the molding before nail removal:

step one: MDF

step two: molding

step three: chiropractor and yoga (chronic upper back pain)

step four: caulking and priming

Filed Under: Uncategorized

theater seats

May 23, 2011 by jerseyicecreamco 1 Comment

in search of the theater seats featured on design*sponge today?

you’re in luck! we’ve just posted them to our etsy shop.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »

Sign Up for Our Newsletter:

Copyright © 2025 · Jersey Ice Cream Co. · All Rights Reserved. · Site by Inbound Found · Branding by Bueno