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…
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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…
Discover your ultimate boho gift guide
Wondering which prezzies to give your bohemian homies? Not to worry, y’all… we’ve got you! We’ve put together a fun lil’ quiz that’ll lead you to discover your own customized, jungalicious gift guide. Whether you’re shopping for others or treating yo-self (you deserve it!), see which boho type is calling your name… *Tip: As you’re…
PLANT PLACES: Pollen Floral Works
Wanna be whisked away to an overwhelmingly inspiring, whimsical, lush, plant-filled oasis? Keep on readin’ for a tour of one of our all-time favorite plant places, Pollen Floral Works. Owners Jason & Vince Vorse are an epic power couple who brought their Los Angeles talents all the way to Jason’s hometown of Castle Rock, Washington…
DIY Cement Tile Planter
I’m pretty obsessed with the cement tiles we put in our newish studio kitchen. And when we had a few leftover boxes of tile, we wanted to find another way to use them. We finally landed on planter for all our jungalicious planties! I love the idea of having a planter that matches the floor…
Plant Places: Wyldbnch
We’ve got a wild one for you, this time, jungalistas! Wyldbnch is one of our favorite new plant places. Pop Annemarie, the boss lady behind Wyldbnch, shared with us that the name of her business comes from her love of curating a colorful funky plant selection. Pop Annemarie’s love of color is also reflected in her continuously…
Plant-o-Pedia: Bird of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise is a stunning tropical plant that makes a major statement, but it also suffers from a bit of an identity crisis! Often confused with a banana plant or palm tree, there are several types of Bird of Paradise, or Strelitzia, that are commonly used in landscaping in warmer climates (we have them everywhere…
This Just In: Ragmate
What is that soft, fuzzy, funky goodness, you ask?! Oh, just the latest collection of Ragmate newness. Ragmate is a Finnish-based company founded by Martta Leskela, and staffed by Syrian women currently living and working in Turkey as refugees. These handmade rugs, wall coverings, and cushion covers aren’t just a great way to bring color,…
4 Useful Plants at Home
It’s nice to have beautiful plants that make us feel happy when we look at them but plants can do so much more than sit pretty! Here are some useful plants that you can grow at home. 1. Aloe Plant Topical Medicine/Healing Properties Aloe plant has been used for thousands of years for its healing…
This Just In: Tammy Kanat
Fiber art is having a real moment right now, which we love, but it also makes it hard to stand out as a fiber artist – unless you’re Tammy Kanat! Tammy’s incredible tapestries evoke images of a portal to a soft, jungalicious, textured world! Her use of color, copper, wool, silk, linen, and mohair in…
This Just In: Loose Leaf
Holy jungaliciousness! What are these beautiful creations and who makes them, you ask?! These stunning botanical installations are made by Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler, the creators of Australian botanical design studio, Loose Leaf. Wona, whose name means “the best seedling” (!!!) grew up on a flower farm in South Korea. She is a trained master of Kokozi,…
This Just In: WKNDLA
Have y’all heard of WKNDLA yet? If you have, you’re probably as in love with Cindy Hsu Zell’s designs as we are! And if you haven’t – get on it gurrrrl! Cindy’s handmade jewelry is a must have for the jungalista who enjoys designs inspired by abstract art, nature, and architecture. Every WKNDLA piece makes a statement. Cindy says…
This Just In: Lali Kids
Sometimes it can be hard to slow down and appreciate the time and effort it takes to make something from nothing. The slow fashion movement is a ray of hope in these times of mass production. Kinnari McDevitt, founder of Lali Kids, started her business in 2013 with the intention of slowing down the process of…
Iconic Female Designers
The one-year anniversary of the Women’s March is just a few days away. This time last year, foks from all over the country who participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C. set a record for the largest protest in U.S. history! Here in LA, crowds were estimated at 750,000 and the mood was inspiration,…
This Just In: Debbie Bean
Debbie Bean’s handmade stained glass suncatchers are a Jungalow favorite! When the light shines through her pieces, casting colorful shadows on the wall, you can’t help but to feel some magical kinda way. The contrast between the delicate glass and the bold color she infuses into each piece strikes the perfect balance. Debbie’s love of…
A Very Arabesque Roundup
Here at Jungalow, we are inspired by all sorts of silhouettes. Recently we’ve been really drawn to the ‘arabesque’. Arabesques are a fundamental element of Islamic art and design. In the above pic, Gilian Lawlee painted a black arabesque shape over the entrance to her hallway. It really adds a beautiful decorative element to the passageway,…
8 Cozy Ways to Decorate Your Home with Kanthas
Kanthas are one of our favorite go-to textiles here at Jungalow HQ. Additionally, they are found in several of the homes in The New Bohemians Handbook: Come Home to Good Vibes. We love their versatility – with so many patterns on both sides, switching up your look takes only as long as the flipping over…
The Business of Being Boho: Getting Digitally Organized with Evernote
This Post Was Created In Partnership With Evernote. My business has evolved SO MUCH over the past couple of years. I went from being a one- woman-show that I ran out of my living room, to moving into a proper office, and this year, hiring my first salaried employees. It was a (very!) big leap….
Plant-o-Pedia: Swiss Cheese Vine
Monsteras have certainly had a moment over the last few years- and deservedly so, a plant that makes a graphic statement all on its own is hard to resist! It’s vine-ier cousin, the Monstera adansonii, or Swiss Cheese Vine, however has really grabbed our attention now. More delicate than the larger ‘Split Leaf’ Monstera, the Swiss Cheese Vine…
This Just In: Block Shop Creosote Collection
Our friends at Block Shop have a new collection of scarves out this week, and as with their previous scarf lines, we love the versatility these pieces bring to the table. The scarves in the Creosote collection are block printed with natural dyes- a cornerstone of Block Shop’s process. The long scarves make beautiful wall…