Justina Blakeney, a multidisciplinary artist and bestselling author known for her vibrant home décor brand Jungalow, shares her insights into living authentically. She discusses the delicate balance between creativity and discipline and how to navigate feelings of ‘now what?’ after achieving goals. Justina emphasizes the importance of tuning into one's body for self-discovery, celebrating outer uniqueness, and recognizing emotional cues. The conversation inspires listeners to embrace their true selves and connect deeply with their passions.
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Embracing Differences
Justina Blakeney's parents encouraged her to embrace her multicultural background and not conform to any single identity.
This upbringing allowed her to feel comfortable standing out and exploring different cultures.
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The Paradox of Belonging
Not belonging to one specific group can create a sense of freedom to belong everywhere.
True belonging comes from within oneself, rather than external validation.
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Self-Sovereignty
Frame self-care decisions as acts of self-respect rather than deprivation.
Focus on the positive impact of your choices on your overall well-being ("the realm").
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In 'Jungalow: Decorate Wild,' Justina Blakeney shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know. The book covers how to make bold choices with color and pattern, take cues from nature, glean inspiration from heritage and travels, and break design rules. It includes personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insights into how Blakeney lives in her own space, reconnects with nature, stays inspired, and gives herself permission to feel free and wild. The book is filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork, lushly photographed by Dabito[1][3][4].
Jungalow : Decorate Wild
Justina Blakeney
Jungalow: Decorate Wild is Justina Blakeney’s biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet. The book is filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork—lushly photographed by Dabito. In each chapter, Justina shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know—how to make bold choices with color and pattern, how to take cues from nature, how to authentically glean inspiration from their heritage and travels, and how to break rules. The book includes personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insight into how she lives in her own space, reconnects with nature, stays inspired, and gives herself permission to feel free and wild.
The artist's way
a spiritual path to higher creativity
Ada Arbós Bo
Julia Cameron
This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.
387. Find Your “Tingle” & Live Wild with Justina Blakeney
Multidisciplinary artist and designer – Justina Blakeney – joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to discuss living close to one's true self and Justina’s insights on self-expression and creativity.
Discover:
-How to know whether you’re having a spiritual awakening or a midlife crisis
-The beauty of being an outsider
-What to do when you get to the goal and say, “Now what?”
-How to balance creativity and discipline
More on Justina: Justina Blakeney is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and New York Times Bestselling Author. She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the home décor brand, Jungalow® and the author of several design books including Jungalow; Decorate Wild! and The New Bohemians book series. Justina lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jason, their kiddo, Ida, her kitties, Juju and Nova, and 52 houseplants.
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