WOW. 2015 is a thing of the past. It was an amazing year for The Jungalow. Many, many milestones were crossed. Thank you all for joining me in this journey here. Your support of my creative projects is what got me here. Feeling proud today of all that we accomplished in 2015, and excited looking forward at all that lies ahead.
So let’s take a look at some of the highlights of this year for The Jungalow:
1. I revealed the first Jungalow HQ work space. Moving my work out of my living room was a big financial risk. My grandfather, who was a very successful business man once told me that you have to live a bit above your means to push you to work that much harder and earn that much more — and getting a legit workspace was definitely the right move fore me, my work, my marriage and my family.
2. Jason and I took our first trip without Ida. We went to New Orleans to visit Dabito. We were only gone a few days, but it felt like a month! It was tough being away form her but we had a blast.
3. I shared my method for creating repeating patterns (and this was one of the most popular posts of the year!)
4. My sister, Faith and I (with the help of World Market) volunteered on a charity design project and furnished a townhouse together for homeless female veterans and their children.
5. Me and my home were featured in an ad for Loloi in magazines all the country!
6. We designed a tabletop for Pottery Barn and were featured (twice!) in their catalog.
7. My book, The New Bohemians, Cool and Collected Homes came out!
8. We bought our first home, a Jungalow by The River!
9. We restyled the Calypso Maison boutique in SoHo.
10. We designed a shipping container all yellow for The Yellow Pages at Dwell on Design.
11. We started the Jungalow Instagram in July (and now we’re over 70,000 followers strong!)
12. We demolished the existing kitchen in our new home and rebuilt it from the ground up!
13. The New Bohemians spent 3 months on the New York Times Bestsellers list!
14. I took the fam to Italy and taught a creative workshop with Italian Fix (and we’re doing it again this May, so JOIN US!)
15. I launched my very first collection of rugs and pillows with Loloi.
16. I designed an indoor oasis with Fab.
17. We launched my first wallpaper collection with Hygge & West.
18. We made over our family room with Jonathan Louis.
And that brings us up to date! Writing this with a full heart, with a huge outpour of love and respect for my little team (Danae, Mel, Jeanetta, Nicki, Jessenia, Kim!!) I couldn’t have done all this without you guys! And of course to my main squeezes, Jason and Ida, and our parents who always provide insane amounts of support (and babysitting!!) And to you, my readers! Duh! Your visits, comments, shares, support and love are felt through these screens — big and small. Happy 2016 my friends!
Miranda says
Those are some majorly cool accomplishments, Justina! Your own line of rugs/pillows/wallpapers…I know that was huge! And of course first time home buying. Excited to see what you do this year :)
Justina Blakeney says
Thanks Miranda!! Means a lot!
Nicole Valentine Don says
Holy shootballs!! What a Jungalowishess year! Thank you for constantly inspiring me with your work, generosity and awesome attitude. Happy 2016 to you!
Justina Blakeney says
SHOOTBALLS! lol. stealing that one. and thank YOU! gonna be a great year for you, Nicole!
Zinnia says
Wow! Everything on this list is big by itself. You worked hard, accomplished so much and the creativity just keeps coming. Thanks for being so inspirational to all of us.¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
Justina Blakeney says
Thanks so much!!
You too!! <3!
Melanie says
Sahweeet! Looking forward to what 2016 has in store for all of us at The Jungalow! Happy New Year.
Jeanetta says
Boom! You dropped the mic on 2015. I can feel the excitement, joy and creative vibes coming off this post. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas, intrinsic point of view and love of design with all of us. It is infectious. Can’t wait to see how 2016 unfolds and so excited to be a part of this incredible team. Keep shining on!
Maria | Dr. Livinghome says
Wow, that’s a year full of incredible accomplishments and excitement. Congratulations, it’s all well deserved. You’re and your style are rather unique and I think you’ve succeeded by keeping true to yourself. ¡Que el año que viene sea todavía mejor! :)
xx
Justina Blakeney says
muchas gracias y a tu tambien!! <3
Karissa says
Wow, incredible accomplishments, Justina! Can’t wait to see what you’re up to in 2016.
Justina Blakeney says
Thanks so much Karissa! Happy new year!!
hana says
What a monumental year! Congrats to all your creative endeavors! I am so happy to have met you this year! :)
Justina Blakeney says
Thanks Hana! Me too! absolutely loving all of your pillows my dear!! <3!
debra says
You make the world a more beautiful place!
jen says
What a great year, congrats!! I’m so glad I found you and your fantastic book and website! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2016!
Zoe says
Wow! what a year you had so many accomplishments, yoy put in so much hard work and these just show that. A huge congrats.
Zoe
http://www.bohomixology.com
Nancy says
I LOVE your style! It makes me feel FREE and FRESH!
I invite you to visit my #yogananart on Insta and watch my mandalas…
I´m matching them with the boho style nowadays!!!
Thank you for your great ideas!
Nan
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