Tips Of The Trade : Bringing Outdoors In With Bohemian Justina Blakeney Of The Jungalow
You know her as the vibrantly bohemian design maven behind The Jungalow – the blog and design studio dedicated to celebrating all things “jungalicious” in and out of the home. As a blogger, Justina Blakeney has cultivated a following of millions on her Pinterest account alone, which acts as a lifestyle mecca for readers inspired by her signature boho-tanical style and décor. Now a published author, artist, designer, creative consultant and EBTH shopper, Justina’s globally-influenced aesthetic continues to influence an audience who seek to bring their interior to life with the wildness of the outdoors. In this installment of Tips of the Trade, Justina generously shows us the Jungalow ropes and shares her tips for blurring the lines between indoors and out.
1. Plant foliage in surprising places.
Adding green to unexpected places can make a big impact. I love sneaking plants into little drawers or unusual vessels. One place I’m really loving adding greenery these days is my kitchen! I have herbs growing in terracotta planters all around, but I also have succulents like String-of-Pearls dangling down from the kitchen shelves. It’s so vibrant and fun!
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Vintage 10K Tri-Color Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
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Mabel A. Hammer Oil Painting of a Floral Still Life, 20th Century
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Inez Russell Bolinger Oil Painting of Fall Trees, Early 20th Century
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American Cherrywood Eight-Light Corner Cupboard, 19th Century
2. Go green with leafy art, botanical prints and tropical patterns.
Bringing in plants can make any room feel like a tropical (or desert) escape, but if you don’t have the right conditions for plants to stay happy, cut leaves in a vase, or even botanical art or leaf-print textiles and wall coverings, can add a lot of life to a room.
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Murano and Other Art Glass Corkscrew Sculpture
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European Oil Portrait "Baron Von de Caveyde," Mid 19th Century
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Robert Riddle-Baker Acrylic Landscape Painting "Summer Morning," 2024
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Louis Vuitton Sack Squash Crossbody Messenger Bag in Monogram Canvas and Leather
3. When it comes to materials, seek organic.
I love natural materials: teak, live-edge and reclaimed wood, rattan, jute, hemp, recycled glass… and I like to contrast those natural materials with hand-woven textiles and bright accents. Also, I love anything with a colorful tassel!
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Cityscape Oil Painting of an Illuminated Alleyway, 1957
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Thai Princess Gemstone Ring
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Pair of Lane Furniture Leather Recliners with Other Tuffted Ottoman
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Elle Raines Stylized Floral Still Life Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
4. Indoor and outdoor furniture can cohabitate beautifully.
Rattan furniture especially makes the transition from outside to inside very smooth and is a great way to add some laid-back vibes to a room. Plus, if you’re having an outdoor party, you don’t have to worry about bringing some of the ‘indoor’ furniture back outside for the day.
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Hutschenreuther Gilt Encrusted Porcelain Dinner Plates, Early/Mid-20th Century
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World War II Era British Army Special Air Service Field Coat
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Modernist Oil Painting of Nocturne Townscape, 1981
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Tissot T043010A Mother-of-Pearl Quartz Wristwatch
5. Multitask with textile tactics.
Textiles are a great way to incorporate color, pattern, and texture. Whether it’s from your world travels, a local flea market, or sites like EBTH, textiles are easy to carry and store; they come in handy for a million different purposes, from covering a sofa to creating an instant wall hanging, and they’re always a great inspiration when you’re deciding on how to pull a room together.
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Hand-Painted Antique Porcelain Plaque of Madame Mole-Raymond After Vigée-Le Brun
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Henredon French Empire Style Mahogany Wall Mirror, Late 20th Century
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Color Lithograph After Alexander Calder for Galerie Adrien Maeght, 1987
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Indiana Pacers Team Signed Basketball Featuring Tom Thacker and More
6. Get into the color scheme of things.
I truly enjoy using and mixing colors in unexpected ways. At the moment, jade green mixed with terracotta’s rusty hues are calling my name.