Being multiracial and also having lived in several different countries in my life, I have come to learn something that I thought I’d share with you today. Weirdos and heroes come in every shade. And we all probably carry a bit of weirdo and a bit of hero within ourselves too, yes? I know I…
Design
The Art of Gifting to Dudes
I’m excited to share this last video that I made with Ebay. This one stars my BFF (and creative partner) Dabito. When the kind folks at eBay asked me what I was going to get Dab for the holidays, it was pretty obvious to me. After traveling around the country shooting The New Bohemians with…
Botanicals & Blush
Things are happening over here at the Jungalow HQ. Hutches are turning pink n’ sh*t. It was bold, I know– but I was inspired by this armoire which I have lusted after for a while. I’m pretty happy with the outcome…can’t wait to show you what else we got going on in here…The color is…
Around the web…
1. Our very own Little Nikki made some updates to her mini jungalow and they are bumpin’! 2. This Giveaway on Honestly WTF is on point. 3. This recipe looks amazing. 4. This lookbook is dreamy. 5. Excited to be joining this community, and going to check it out this weekend. 6. I know it’s not…
Zany & Zaftig with Gap Styld.by
I know. I’ve been holding out on you guys. My little brother is a real hottie, right? Well believe it or not, in all my years of blogging and styling this is the first time I’ve EVER been asked to put together a male look, so his good looks are finally coming in handy :) Meet my bro…
My Gap Holiday Gift Guide
Usually, checking off everyone on my holiday gift list (four awesome generations worth) can be a serious challenge. This year, finding a perfect little something for everyone was kind of a breeze. So easy, in fact that most of my holiday shopping was done in one hour. Probably some kind of record. (If you are…
Small Space Holiday Idea
Living in a small space can be a challenge any time of year, but it can be especially daunting during the holidays. Holidays are meant to be a time for entertaining, hanging with friends and family and often hosting out-of-towners. This is all wonderful, but if your home is on the smaller end of the…
Danae’s Chai Spiced Shortbread
This time of year always finds me craving spicy goodness in every form. From chai and spiced cider; to creamy pumpkin pie and orange pomanders dotted with cloves; the chill in the air just seems to beg for the aromas of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and cardamom. When Justina mentioned she also had chai on the brain, combined…
Modernist Planter giveaway with Modernica
The day I got an email from Modernica asking if I wanted to work together was a very good day. For me, it’s a akin to an actress whose had a few sit-com appearances being given a role in a Quentin Tarantino film. Yes, Modernica is that badass. Modernica works out of a 1929 factory located in…
Me and my big sis…
Me and my sis the day I was born. Me and my sis at my Bat-Mitzvah…(how bout those brows, huh??) Me and my sis a few weeks ago filming this eBay video… Today I’m sharing the third video that I worked on with eBay. I must have been PMSing while filming this one because I…
Nicole’s DIY fuzzy festive vases
It’s fun to think of simple DIYs for the holidays that would add a fun element to your home decor or be great as a gift for someone. I got to thinking of ugly awesome christmas sweaters and thought they could make some really interesting, textural vases. The funny thing is is that I actually really…
Flights of Fancy: Holiday Entertaining
There is little I like more than standing around a table of yummy hors d’oeuvres chit chatting with people who make me laugh, catching up, remembering old times, tasting different cheeses and getting just a tiny bit tipsy over some yummy Italian wine and oh gosh I could eat olives for days…So when Uncommon Goods asked…
24 Merry Days!
Good news for me folks, and better news for you! I’ve joined in on the fun for this year’s 24 Merry Days giveaways! Every day, for the next 24 days, you’ll have the chance to win some serious prizes like a Smeg Mini-Fridge; a Public bike; Swedish Hasbeens boots; gift cards from places like West…
Gap!
If I could go back in time and tell my 15- year old self that in twenty years time I’d be working with Gap, curating holiday gift packages, styling outfits and even modeling some of the clothes, I’d definitely have a major freak out. I’m actually kind of freaking out now. Since Gap is a…
Design Inspiration from Small Shops around the world…
@Katherineoliva @n_mid08 @irsanaji @Aibmoloc @Bernalguarin @Dansirdan @Oreganm Every week, Instagram hosts a “WHP” or Weekend Hashtag Project. This week the project was about small shops and people from all over the world tagged their photos with #WHPsmallshops creating a virtual mall of some of the quaintest and most beautiful little shops in all pockets of…
Gratitude
It’s easy for me to go through the day without stopping to think about gratitude, possibly because it’s overwhelming for me to stop and think about gratitude. I am almost impossibly ‘fortunate’ or ‘blessed.’ I feel like I’ve won the reincarnation lottery and I’m not quite sure what I must have done or who I must…
Host a Perfect Holiday Party
I’m excited to share today the second video I made in collaboration with eBay! This one is about hosting a perfect holiday party–and by perfect, obv I mean perfectly imperfect, because that’s how I roll :) I got to invite a few of my homies over to celebrate and eat together–which was a fun treat…
Other Times Vintage
I recently came across Other Times Vintage — another IG discovery. They have a brick and mortar in Brooklyn and great taste. It’s a shame their space is so dang ugly : Just kidding. I mean look at those ceilings! Gasp!…Their insta is on point too–it’s so simple, but kinda great, right? The styling? Jungalicious,…
Jungalow People
I wandered into an area of the jungalow that I had never been before, and there I found the Jungalow people. They are doing much to inspire me these days, and much of my free time is dedicated getting to know them better. I’ve always loved anthropology.
Give one, Get One Giveaway with Domino Magazine
Soooo, it’s that time again, huh? Giveaway season is here and I’m thrilled to kick mine off in partnership with one of my all-time favorite shelter mags, Domino Magazine. I’ve selected my top picks from the Domino Gift guide — and now it’s your turn. And wait..that’s not all. You can win a little something…