seattle

coming soon to Seattle: Blu Dot

July 10, 2018July 11, 2018By JoannaPosted in seattle, home decor + interiors

Ever since my days as a wee little industrial design student, I have had a mild obsession with Blu Dot. The modern furniture and home decor brand is only 20 years old, but I’m sure you’ve seen their pieces in countless spaces… especially mine (here, here, and here). Not only is the aesthetic of everything they do so spot on, but it also works so well with different vibes! I’ve seen the same Blu Dot piece in a modern, minimalist space work well in a maximalist, bohemian home… it’s really quite incredible. So imagine my excitement when I discovered that the Minneapolis-based brand was opening a store in Seattle. The 5,800-square-foot store opens next week, but here’s a sneak peek of just how incredible it’s going to be:

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hand-picked clean beauty at Follain

July 5, 2018July 11, 2018By JoannaPosted in seattle, beauty + cosmetics

You guys… I am so excited about Seattle’s newest store, Follain. It opened last Friday in U Village and I got a somewhat private tour thanks to my poor calendar management skills (apparently the press preview was Thursday and I showed up on Friday… OOPS.). Thankfully, the founder, Tara Foley, was there and walked me through how she started the brand, the mission of Follain, and all of her favorite products. Oh, and she’s just plain lovely! Not only is the store gorgeous, but it also features a thoughtful curation of clean beauty, skincare, and haircare products unlike any store already here. As I replace more and more of my products with natural, clean alternatives, I am sure that Follain will be an incredible resource going forward.

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we’re hiring! (closed)

September 13, 2017October 12, 2017By JoannaPosted in seattle, creative business

Things are ramping up and getting downright busy around here in preparation for the holidays, so I’ve decided to expand the Jojotastic team again and search for an editorial intern here in Seattle!

Here’s a bit of what I’m looking for:

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summer sailing adventures with our dogs + Stella & Chewy’s

July 11, 2017July 10, 2017By JoannaPosted in seattle, animal love

This post is sponsored by Stella & Chewy’s. All opinions are my own and always will be! Thanks for supporting content that keeps Jojotastic going.

These days our adventures are a bit limited because of my leg, but there’s one outdoor activity that I can still do: sailing! We especially love to go out on the boat with the dogs during the summer to catch the sunset over the Olympics. When Stella & Chewy’s reached out to share how we go above and beyond for our pups, I knew exactly the stories I wanted to share with you guys.

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Jojotastic x Madewell — you’re invited!

April 26, 2017April 25, 2017By JoannaPosted in seattle

Calling all Seattle readers! I’m hosting a really fun shopping event with our local Madewell at University Village this Friday and I’d love to meet you. I’ll be sharing styling tips + droppin’ some Pinterest knowledge, so be sure to stop by.

When: Friday, April 28 from 6-8 pm

Where: 2666 NE University Village

I hope you can join us!

Seattle like a Local // Miroja

January 24, 2017January 23, 2017By JoannaPosted in seattle, shopping + gift guides, flowers

I feel like it’s been a hot minute since I shared some of my favorite spots here in Seattle. Miroja the sweetest plant and home decor shop, or as I refer to it, the best serotonin boost you can ask for. I’m lucky in that this gorgeous shop is on the ground level of my new studio space, so I can pop downstairs whenever I’m feeling blue or lacking inspiration. Usually this means I end up bringing home a few leafy friends, too.

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style // PNW style essentials + gift giving with G. H Bass & Co.

December 21, 2016December 20, 2016By JoannaPosted in seattle, fashion, shopping + gift guides

This post is sponsored by G. H Bass & Co. All opinions are my own and always will be! Thanks for supporting content that keeps Jojotastic going.

Winter style means one thing to me: layers upon layers. Very often, these essential layers tend to be well-made quality basics that I can break up and wear with other key wardrobe pieces. The goal is to stay as warm as possible, especially in the cold, wet winter months in Seattle. If you walk the streets of my neighborhood, you’ll find that there are some style essentials that could qualify as a PNW uniform: a chambray button up, waterproof boots, and a sturdy, water resistant coat with a hood. The look is a little bit preppy, very heritage Americana, and very laid back. G. H Bass & Co. sent over a few of their new winter styles and I loved them so much that I added them to my holiday gift shopping list, too!

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