jojotastic | category | home decor + interiors

May 20, 2013

Yeah, that’s right… I designed a cabana for Anthropologie! Based on a vintage sample our buyer found, I drew artwork for the embroidery and had an absolute field day picking out the trims to create a fabric cover for a wooden frame. This is one of those projects that you tell your friends about, but no one quite gets it until it’s real.

While designing this piece, I envisioned being on vacation… maybe I’m ocean-side and want to enjoy the breeze off the sea, but without getting full sun exposure? With that in mind, I added sheer panels to the under-side of the cabana so that you could cinch the heavier top laying, thus allowing more air movement and a dreamy, floaty feeling!

The best part? During the design process, we kept calling it the “Joanna, Joanna cabana…” and then I would do a little salsa-inspired dance!

images via Anthropologie. You can see more of my designs here!

color of the month / cobalt

May 16, 2013

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color of the month, home decor + interiors

Maybe it’s the Greek in me, but cobalt housewares just speak to me. I love this bold, saturated hue no matter the material: glazed ceramic, powercoated metal, even brushed wool. Each material choice seems to play with the light, creating shades of cobalt that are just utter perfection.

links top to bottom left to right: throw from Calypso / lamp from Horne / wave dinnerware from West Elm / mug from Toast / dotted tray from Leif / shibori pillow by Rebecca Atwood

check out more Color of the Month posts here!

PS – these ceramics may not be cobalt, but they are a Must See. Check out my latest post on Anthology.

my latest design: the Spinnaker curtain for Anthropologie!

look what i did!

May 13, 2013

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home decor + interiors, look what i did

I have to admit… it’s a good day when something I’ve designed shows up in the Anthropologie catalog! It means that your product gets viewed by even more people and shown in an entirely different light than in the normal, studio-photographed way.

These sail-inspired Spinnaker Curtains are a good example. While the website shows the curtain close up and in a hand-drawn environment, nothing beats seeing it billowing in the breeze! I feel that this catalog shot really captures the open sheerness of the fabric while also showing off just how saturated the colors are. If I could, I’d give our catalog team a gold star for this!

PS – there’s a blue colorway, too!

Images via Anthropologie. You can see more of my designs here!

look what i did!

May 8, 2013

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home decor + interiors, look what i did

Despite my ability to kill all plants ever, garden pots are the some of my favorite things to design. There’s just so much to play with: scale, surface texture, color. For example, you see that yellow one? It’s massive… I’m talking tree-sized. Meanwhile, the polka dotted friends below are the perfect size for a single plant. There’s even a low dish, perfect for mini succulents. It’s not often that a designer gets to dabble in such a big range of scale!

These polka dotted minis are my favorites though. If I had more of a green thumb, I’d like them up on a deep window sill!

images via Anthropologie

mother’s day brunch + Terrain giveaway!

May 7, 2013

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home decor + interiors

I’m all about giving experiences rather than physical presents. Creating a memory is so special and something you can revisit for years to come. This Mother’s Day I want to set a fancy table for my mom and make brunch for her. I’m thinking baked eggs, bunches of spring time flowers, and rustic table linens! One of my favorite places to shop, Terrain is exactly the aesthetic I’m picturing: casually elegant, natural and easy, all with lots of floral touches.

Because Terrain is so perfect for Mother’s Day, I am partnering with them to do one last minute giveaway: a $200 giftcard! Entering is easy: simply like Terrain and Jojotastic on Facebook. Once you’ve given each page a like, leave a comment here saying your favorite brunch item! One winner will be selected at random and announced this Friday, May 10, 2013 by 10:30 am EST!

top images: metal bistro chairs / Weck juice jars / spring bouquet/ images via Terrain

PS – Today through Wednesday May 8 at Noon EST, Terrain will upgrade all orders to express shipping to ensure your gifts get there in time for mom!

flea market treasures

May 6, 2013

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home decor + interiors, philadelphia

One of my absolute favorite things about living on the East Coast are the flea markets. The stuff is just… older here! This weekend, my friend Jessica and I ventured out to Quaker City Flea Market, Philadelphia’s oldest flea. I was worried all the good stuff would be gone because we got a late start to the day, but within minutes of walking in we hit pay dirt. For only $8, I scored an assortment of plates in a mid-century modern pattern, an adorable hobnail milk glass pitcher, a stainless steel egg beater, and these silly dishes!

I’m not typically one to go to a flea market for valuable things; I usually just pick up whatever speaks to me and begs to be brought home. However, I felt like these pieces were quirky enough that there must be a story behind them. This Blue Heaven dinnerware features a pattern I’d never come across before. Further research on Etsy revealed that they were produced between the ’50s and ’70s and are oven-safe. And how great is that retro backstamp (the artwork on the back of the plate)? I love everything about them!

But the find of the day goes to Jessica. She walked away with these gorgeous velvet chairs ($60 for the pair!) and this crazy mod terrarium thing for $2.

photos by Jojotastic

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color of the month / coral

April 11, 2013

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color of the month, home decor + interiors

I think what I love most about coral is how well it mixes with neutrals. For example, those napkins could be a simple linen square, but that coral-colored edge perks them up and makes them sort of preppy. And don’t forget those fun headphones. What better way to gently say, “hey, I can’t hear you” than with coral? With spring upon us, I can’t think of a better color to update your home.

links: bento box from Harabu House / tumbler from Target / Urbanears headphones / serving bowl from Terrain / linen napkin from Barney’s / Fermliving piggy bank / Color + Plus lamp from Lamps Plus

check out more Color of the Month posts here!

easy breezy lighting from Lamps Plus

April 2, 2013

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home decor + interiors

The more I think about getting my own place, the more I daydream about what it could look like! I can’t help but pull inspiration images about the mood I want my new home to evoke. When setting the scene for any home, lighting is of utmost importance to me. I like my lighting to be soft and incandescent (aka super flattering!), but rarely does that mean the actual light fixtures have to be boring. Lately I’ve been noticing some really interesting mixed materials being used; my favorite is metal paired with glass. Even with simple shades, these three tabletop lamps from Lamps Plus are neutral enough to fit into most rooms, but still have that airy look I am loving right now.

I absolutely love the ‘belted’ look of the Arteriors brass and glass lamp and how it dances on the line between feminine and masculine. The vintage brass finish is very chic, while the glass is modern.

This Arteriors ribbed glass lamp is pure sophistication. I love how the ribbing on the glass perks up what could otherwise be an understated lamp and that it’s topped with a lovely grey shade.

This Arteriors glass sphere lamp might feel a bit more formal than the other two, but I just love the metallic gold pedestal so much! This rather glamorous lamp would be great perched atop a more rustic looking end table.

links for moodboard: Turkish Towels from Harabu House / recycled bed via French by Design / gown by Sarah Seven

a meow-tastic giveaway from Baba Souk

April 2, 2013

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animal love, home decor + interiors

Calling all cat ladies, this giveaway is for you! These handmade ceramic magnets are an exclusive collaboration straight from the creative minds of Baba Souk and super talented ceramicist Emily Reinhardt. I love the mix of gold, dots, and lacquered black — I’d call it the perfect amount of cattitude, don’t you think?

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below with your favorite pet name. The name could be real or imaginary, it’s up to you. For example, I have always wanted to get a big, giant dog and name him Glitter.

One winner will be chosen at random by Friday April 5, 2013 at 10 am EST. Open to US and Canadian residents only. Winner will receive 3 magnets, one in each color. Retail value is $28.

Please note it takes a couple of minutes for each comment to post. Don’t worry, it’s there!

etsy finds: wretched shekels

April 1, 2013

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home decor + interiors, shopping + gift guides

Quick, hide my credit card and change the password to my paypal account… This Etsy shop is seriously killing it and I feel a vintage shopping binge coming on! Wretched Shekels, a “distinctive collection of vintage oddities, has really stolen my heart. Each listing is gorgeously staged and photographed, basically making me wish I lived in their world. Also, I am really, really sad that these canisters sold before I could lay my hands on them. You snooze, you lose I guess!

canisters / mask / arrows / shelf

PS – in the mood for more home decor? Check out my latest Anthology post about Rebecca Atwood’s newly launched shop.

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