How to be a good hostess.

October 2, 2017 Justine Alyssa

On a warmer day, before autumn graced us with her presence, two friends shared a picnic.

My mother has set the bar high when it comes to being an exemplary hostess. She can throw a twenty person gathering together in mere hours and always knows where to perfectly place her best china around the feast she has [ ... ]

How to survive a renovation.

September 14, 2017 Justine Alyssa

No matter how prepared you think you are for a renovation, it will likely have a larger impact on your life than you initially expect. It is no secret that I have enjoyed our renovation journey, but I am no different than the rest of you - there are rough days. Try as you may, you can’t always prepare yourself for the annoyance that accompanies [ ... ]

The answer to all your custom stationery needs (+ DISCOUNT CODE).

July 19, 2017 Justine Alyssa

When it comes to custom stationery, my gal, Lu from Uppercase Press is the answer. I first stumbled upon Uppercase Press years back when [ ... ]

W E L C O M E. I'm Justine. I wear scrunchies & dream of bottling that 'old house musk'. This blog is a highlight reel, a self-reminder, & a virtual notebook where I ramble about my messy, little life.

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