book report

5 Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By JoannaPosted in Recipes & Food, book report

With the kitchen renovation and Whole30 behind us, I am SO excited to get back into cooking exciting, elaborate meals. Sometime last summer, I really started getting into cookbooks. They feel like an art form, to be honest. The photos are always stunning and I love pouring over them, expanding my cooking repertoire. A few cookbooks have really risen to the top for me though. So today I wanted to share 5 of the best cookbooks that I truly think everyone should own!

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Everything I Read in 2019

December 17, 2019December 16, 2019By JoannaPosted in book report

If there is one activity that I prioritize over many others, it’s reading. I read for at least 30 minutes before bed every night as part of my sleep routine, but it’s also something I’ve loved doing since I was a kid. In 2019, I used Good Reads to help me keep track of what I wanted to read, what I had read, and my reading goal for the year… and I surpassed my goal! Since I’m always asked for book recommendations on Instagram, I thought now is the perfect time to share everything I read in 2019… especially if you’re lucky enough to be taking some time off during the holidays.

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Modern Wedding + Le Creuset Giveaway (CLOSED)

January 29, 2019February 6, 2019By JoannaPosted in book report, giveaway

Disclosure: For this post I received gifted product from Artisan Books and Le Creuset. All opinions are my own and always will be! Thanks for supporting content that keeps Jojotastic going.

With our wedding a little less than 9 months away (!!!!), I need all of the inspiration I can get. I’ve poured over Pinterest, bought all of the magazines, but there’s something still so special about sitting down with coffee and a physical book (especially on a slow Saturday morning). Sometimes you just have to go offline, huh. Artisan Books was kind enough to send over a copy of the new Modern Wedding book by Kelsey McKinnon and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. And luckily for one reader, I teamed up with Artisan Books and Le Creuset for an exciting giveaway!

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Just Married Cookbook + Le Creuset giveaway (CLOSED)

October 23, 2018October 30, 2018By JoannaPosted in book report

While we’re not exactly newlyweds yet, Sean and I have been having so much fun talking about our future married life… especially when the kitchen renovation is finished. I cannot wait to get back to cooking and doing all the fun ‘nesting’ type activities that I feel compelled to do. Is it weird that all I want to do is roast chicken and daydream about further building our life together? When Chronicle Books reached out to share Caroline Chambers‘ first book Just Married, I was really excited to give it a try and change up our meals. I love how the cookbook is all about creating traditions within your relationship and finding meaning around the table. With 125 recipes spanning breakfast, brunch, soups, party drinks, and more, this book is a modern and practical resources for couples. Keep reading to learn even more about the Just Married cookbook + enter to win your own copy and a cast iron skillet from Le Creuset!

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Recent Styling Work: 52 Lists for Togetherness + a giveaway! (CLOSED)

October 15, 2018October 22, 2018By JoannaPosted in styling, book report

In case you missed the news, one of my most recent styling projects is officially out in public: Moorea Seal’s newest book 52 Lists for Togetherness! This is the third installment of Moorea’s 52 Lists series and such a truly unique and beautiful concept. The inspiration and intention behind this book-meets-journal is to help you deepen, celebrate, and cherish the relationships within your life. Parts of it are interactive where you can fill out the portions with a partner, friend, or family member. I definitely urge you to check it out! Also, keep reading to learn more about working on this styling project + enter to win your own copy of Moorea’s new 52 Lists book.

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7 must-read books I’ve loved this spring

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018By JoannaPosted in book report

I’m a huge list-maker, so this year I’ve been keeping a list of all the books that I’ve read so far. The list is approaching double digits, which feels like a lot to me, considering that I consider myself a slow reader. Given how much I’ve been traveling though, I’d say it makes sense! I wanted to share some of the books that have really stood out to me lately in case you’re looking for something good to read. Whether you want a juicy, can’t-put-it-down novel, a delicious and gorgeously photographed recipe book, or a decor book to inspire your next makeover, this list should help you!

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small space tips from Donna Garlough

March 19, 2018March 13, 2018By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, book report, small spaces

In celebration of her new book, Your Home Your Style: How to Find Your Look & Create Rooms You Love, I teamed up with the inimitable Donna Garlough for a really fun post today. If you’re unfamiliar with Donna’s work, you’re about to have your mind blown. She is the Style Director for Joss & Main and quite the expert at providing a chic road map to finding and implementing your decorating style. Every time I come across a new design book, I always try to figure out how the tips will translate to a small space — some do, some don’t. Lucky for us though, Donna has shared her top 5 tips for small space living today! Trust me, you guys are gonna want these tips (and they are amazing even if you don’t live in a tiny house!).

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