Hello friends. Wow. Crazy times, huh? When I was in India just six weeks ago I couldn’t have imagined that this is where we’d be now. At home, washing our hands dozens of times per day, office closed, masks, gloves, home schooling, news intensifying every day. It’s bananas, and surreal, and, yes, scary. I’ve been…
Jungalow Studio Refresh with Delta Faucet
This post was created in partnership with Delta Faucet. When, two years ago, we moved into our Jungalow Studio, we redid the whole space basically from scratch. It was an empty warehouse, and I was excited to put my jungalicious stamp on it and create a work environment that would help me, the company, and…
Justina (and family!) in Rajasthan
India has been such an inspiration to me for my whole life, and I’d never had an opportunity to visit, so once we began producing some items for Jungalow in Jaipur last year I made a promise to myself that I would make a trip. Indian food has been Ida’s favorite cuisine since…
2020 Trend Predictions
I think most designers don’t like to follow trends. After all, as creatives it doesn’t feel exciting to just hop on a moving train and design pieces or spaces that look the same as everybody else’s. But despite my outward rejection of ‘trends,’ every year around this time I do like to look forward and…
My self-care journey
It all started last spring with a clogged ear. After a shower one morning, I couldn’t seem to shake the water out of my left ear but was late for a meeting and so I just let it be clogged. That day turned into a week which turned in to a month which turned into…
Erick Millan: Dia De Los Muertos
No stranger to the Jungalow fam, head designer at Casablanca Design – Erick Millan is sharing his Dia De Los Muertos inspired tablescape with us and we’re living for it. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Erick studied architecture and interior design all around the world. Focusing on elegance and functionality, Erick’s goal is to increase the…
Behind the Design: Justina Blakeney X Granada Tile
It’s no secret how obsessed with tile I am. I’ve made tile the centerpiece of every major renovation I’ve done in the past five years. I’ve always dreamt of designing my own tile, and recently that dream became a reality when I connected with Granada Tile to create a custom tile design for my Casita….
Introducing ‘We Wild’ apparel
When I graduated from UCLA, I moved to Italy. When I got there I enrolled in fashion school. I thought that fashion was the perfect way to combine my love of art and craft, and I always loved how theatrical the industry was. I loved fashion shoots and fashion shows. I loved fabrics and patterns…
Moroccan Pottery and Ceramics inspiration from Badia Design
Over the weekend I took a trip to Marrakesh, errr I mean North Hollywood to Badia Design, one of my favorite home decor shops in Los Angeles. Badia is a huge Moroccan imports store, and they carry a little bit of everything when it comes to Moroccan decor: furniture, tile, lanterns, rugs, even sinks! This…
Backyard Progress Report
Last time I did a backyard update it was late April. The outdoor shower, tile, pavers and jacuzzi had just been installed. Over the summer we’ve been honing in and working on the design and flow of the yard, and I’m always very happy to report that we’ve been really using it, and living that…
Botanical Wonders
I never cease to be awed by nature. The more I learn about plants, in fact, the more I’m awed by these botanical wonders. This summer we planted an edible garden in our backyard for the first time since Ida was born. The key to our success this year was certainly the drip irrigation that…
Fresh air, natural light, and all the good vibes!
This post was created in partnership with Velux I believe in the healing power of plants, good light and fresh air. I recently read a Rand study that found a positive association between nature and mental health: exposure to nature and views of trees, plants, and open spaces improves people’s cognitive ability to focus, read…
This Just in: Rock and Raw Jewellery
Today did not start out well. I found a louse in my hair. This, after painstakingly shampooing, combing and all-out battling my daughter’s lice (and the sheets, clothing, hats, brushes etc.) more than four times over the past couple of weeks. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and well, gross, I called a specialist, Alicia. She spent two…
Bark Art
My family and I spent some time at one of our local parks over the weekend. There was a gigantic Eucalyptus tree near the playground that had shed it’s bark and there were large bark piles on the park floor. I was absolutely stunned the beauty: the shapes (so modern!) the colors (those blues and purples!)…
5 ideas to make a small room feel more spacious
The first time I shared this space over on IG and called it ‘small’ I got some emoji chuckles in the comments. “Yes!” I insisted! “This space used to be our garage, and the entire thing is less than 300 square ft!” What you’re looking at above, just a few short months ago, looked like…
Announcing our new Justina Blakeney Home Wallpaper Collection!
Hello Jungalistas! I am so thrilled to announced our latest launch, a new collection of wallpapers! As y’all know, my style is wild and is all about injecting color, pattern, and life into the home, and I think that wallpaper is one of the best ways to do that. About repeating patterns I first learned…
Color and pattern inspiration from the Garfield Conservatory
What to do with three free hours in Chicago on a work trip? Do what any plant-loving designer would do and visit the Garfield Conservatory for a little color and pattern inspiration. I have been to many botanical gardens, conservatories and plant places around the world, and hats off to you, Chicago, this one may…
A modern boho jungle nursery for baby Chase
When I found out that my long-time friend and agent, Kim, was expecting a little one, I secretly hoped she’d ask me to help out with their nursery. She reps a lot of amazing designers so I didn’t want to be presumptuous, but was super excited to dive in when she did ask! Kim told me…
Jungalow First Aid Kits are Here!
This post was created in partnership with BAND AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages As someone who LOVES to share, it’s been so difficult to keep this a secret for so long, but I am THRILLED to announce the latest product to come out of the Jungalow design studio: Jungalow® BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages and First Aid…
Antiquing in Pasadena
Last week I needed to get out of the office and soak up a little inspo, so I called up my boo Dabito, and we hopped over to Antique Row in Pasadena. My favorite spot in the annex belongs to Bonita Interiors. Her style is very, very on point (pictured above and below). Not only is…