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…
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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…
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….
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…
Pad Peek: Living in Color with Stacey Blake of Design Addict Mom
Stacey’s a mom & she’s got it going on! Stacey Blake is widely recognized for her superb use of bright colors, her beautifully bold interiors, and her wise motherhood and lifestyle ideas. For the past 9+ years, she has run her blog ‘Design Addict Mom‘ & has shared countless ideas, inspo, and tips on décor…