the friday edit

Happy Friday, you guys! This post is publishing a little late in the day, sorry about that. I feel like apologizing for being late is the story of my life these days thanks to the exhausting work of balancing running the blog and renovating the bedroom at the same time. If you’ve caught my Instagram stories lately, you know why… we are deep in the throes of renovating the bedroom and it is hard work. I have found this process to not only be physically taxing, but also emotionally draining. It’s hard to see the biggest expense of your life ripped down to bare studs. I’ve also found that digging deeper (literally) into my home has made my love for it grow to proportions I never thought possible. Like as we were stripping away over 17 (SEVENTEEN) layers of wallpaper yesterday, my heart was bursting with love for this tiny home of mine and all of it’s rich history. Be sure to stay tuned to my stories this weekend, lots more renovation glimpses coming!

Some good reads this week:

Fried chicken without frying? Sign me up.

I also desperately want this boozy shamrock shake.

My favorite lipstick trends for Spring!

Crystals to energize every room in your house — I need one of each.

Good advice here: how to express yourself without being needy.

Don’t miss this mini podcast episode from Little Yellow Couch featuring Jen from Flea Market Fab — she’s amazing.

Many congrats to Joy for launching her new furniture line! Did you guys know I used to contribute to her site years ago??

Great tips for organizing your home suuppper fast.

How to wear faux fur this spring (these shoes are sooo cute).

Behind The Blog

Joanna Hawley-McBride is a Pacific Northwest-based social media strategist, content creator, and former textile designer. Joanna is the founder and editor-in-chief of Jojotastic, a lifestyle blog focused on Joanna’s work-in-progress cabin, finding the best pair of underwear through #UnderwearThesis, and empowering women to explore nature — all in her signature unfiltered style. Her work has been featured in Domino, CNBC, and Eating Well.

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  1. 3.5.17

    Is that picture of wallpaper from YOUR home?? It’s kinda fantastic! I love uncovering past layers in a house — even though they are a pain in the a**, it’s fascinating to see the different eras of design play out backwards. Also that crystal post is so fun!

    • 3.6.17
      joanna said:

      it IS! crazy, huh. i’m planning to share more of the process shots, so stay tuned!

  2. 3.3.17
    Little Yellow Couch said:

    Hi Joanna! Thanks for including us in your Friday Edit! xoxo Karen & Zandra, Little Yellow Couch

    • 3.6.17
      joanna said:

      hello there! happy to feature you and the amazing stuff you’re doing!