To quote a favorite song of the moment “Ask for what I want and somehow, it find me!!” I can’t believe I’m typing these words but I AM ON THE COVER OF ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST!!! Holy guacamole. I couldn’t imagine a more exciting way to share our new home, #JungalowByTheMountain with all of you — than…
Justina's Jungalow
Before and After – Laundry Room Makeover
I believe that tedious tasks can be made more enjoyable if they take place in a beautiful environment, and I tackled the design of our new laundry room with this in mind. The laundry area at #JungalowByTheMountain was relatively spacious and perfectly functional but entirely lacking in personality and vibes — making the chore of…
Jungalow By The Mountain Pool Renovation
This is the story of a pool transformation. But, I want to start off by saying that the “before” photos of this pool are not some wretched hole-in-the-ground swampy “before” photos that make the “after” photos all the more enticing. The “before” photos of this pool are, in my opinion, really beautiful. In fact, the…
Jungalow By The Mountain
I’m so excited to share that my family and I just got a new house! I have been ‘keeping my eye open’ for a new home for almost two years. I religiously read new house listings. I’d get notifications every time a new house popped-up that fit my price and location criteria and filters, (must…
A place for your beauty routine
Right before we began the quarantine, I had just finished setting up a new vanity area in my bedroom. Beforehand, my makeup was all in bags in the bathroom. My creams and oils were in my closet and I’d fish them out as needed. Now with my new vanity area, I have a dedicated space…
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….