home decor + interiors

My Latest Launch: 30 Specialized Tips for Interior Designers on Social Media

July 2, 2020July 1, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, creative business

In case you haven’t heard yet, we launched something new for The Jojotastic School of Social Media recently! They are checklists of 30 tips and tricks to improve your social media accounts and get out of a rut — and each one is dedicated to a specific industry! Right now, there are 4 to choose from: interior designer, florist, wedding photographer, and maker (i.e. ceramicists, artists, illustrators, and anyone who makes a product!). More to come, too. There’s so much to share about each one, but today I want to focus on the social media tips for interior designers since I know that’s a large part of my blog readers and social media followers! Oh, and before we dive in too far… did I mention that they are each only $25???

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How We Live With a Cat (& Litter Box) in a Small Space

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, animal love, small spaces

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tidy Cats. All opinions are my own and always will be! Thanks for supporting the content that keeps Jojotastic going.

Let’s talk litter boxes… I was definitely NOT prepared for the number of questions I received when I posted this Instagram in partnership with my friends at Tidy Cats. There were a lot of opinions and questions about how we could possibly live with a litter box in our living room. Trust me, I know. That is a huge part of why I was so thrilled to team up with Tidy Cats — because we were literally willing to try anything to make this situation better for everyone involved, including Georgette. After using the BREEZE Litter System for about a month now, I wanted to post a more in-depth review of it here on the blog + take some time to answer more questions.

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5 Budget Decor Hacks I Swear By

June 24, 2020June 23, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors

This is actually a post I’ve been wanting to write for a while! I’ve been writing about decor on this blog for 8 years now (!!!), so you knowww I have a lot of decor hacks to share — especially budget-friendly ones. Since it’s finally warmer out and we’re still spending time at home (right???), it felt like the perfect time to post these tips and tricks. Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, I tried to make sure there’s something in this post for you!

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The Best Sources for Affordable Outdoor Rugs (under $200!)

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors, shopping + gift guides

The other night I was chatting with my friend Kate from Drinking with Chickens about a new outdoor space she was working on. Mostly we were trying to figure out her outdoor rug situation… when it dawned on me that I haven’t shared best best sources for them on the blog! Literally, I couldn’t remember if I had written a post dedicated to this topic, so I searched… and nope! So here we are… I scoured tons of my favorite outdoor decor sources to find the best affordable outdoor rugs for your deck or patio!

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Mini Table Lamps, My Newest Decor Crush

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors

If there is one home decor trend that I’m seeing more and more lately, it’s the mini table lamp trend. And I am so here for it! I’m definitely in the camp of people who love tiny things. There’s just so much personality in an object that’s more diminutive in size than expected. And that couldn’t be truer for mini table lamps. When I saw that my friend Cassandra from Coco + Kelley shared this painted lampshade DIY, I knew it was time to share a few gorgeous options for this trend. Even if you don’t end up going the DIY route, I hope this post inspires you to add a bit of personality to your home with these quirky and cute mini table lamps!

Photo credit: Coco + Kelley on Instagram, used with permission

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My Formula for Arranging Pillows

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors

Wow, I was blown away by how many people wanted to know my formula for styling decorative pillows after I shared this post about our sofa! But I totally get it. Especially when you see so many beautifully styled living rooms on Pinterest and Instagram. After years of designing pillows and working on photoshoots, I have a certain set of rules that I usually follow because they are so easy! I don’t follow them every time, but it’s a really great place to start. After reviewing these tips, you’ll be able to confidently style your sofa AND bed, I swear.

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7 Easy Ways to Maximize Your Outdoor Decor on a Budget

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020By JoannaPosted in home decor + interiors

One of the questions that was submitted for my last Dear Jojo post was about affordable sources for outdoor decor. Because it’s spring and we’re all spending more time at home, I felt like this topic deserved it’s own blog post. Our outdoor space is small and oddly-shaped, but we’ve been able to maximize our outdoor space even on a budget. It’s definitely still a work in progress, but we’ve learned a lot! You just need to embrace a few of these tips! Whether you’ve got a full yard or just a balcony (or a fire escape), my hope is that these tips will inspire you to create your own outdoor oasis even on a budget.

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