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A lifestyle blog about life's fleeting moments & a heritage home reno.

With Justine

  • lifestyle
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    • the reveals
    • the progress
    • the vision
    • the befores
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The home office reveal.

September 3, 2017 Justine Alyssa
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I have eagerly been waiting for September to arrive. There are few things in this world that speak to my heart + soul like crisp air on my skin + crunchy leaves beneath my feet. The closest rival would be a cozy, nook where I can hide with my thoughts + a book + a cup of hot tea. With that being said, it seems only fitting to share my home office & collide all my favourites in time + space as one. First signs of autumn, meet my office nook. 

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My little home office is perhaps the most eclectic room in our home with its boho flare & velvet tufted sofa (see my inspiration here). The only change to the original layout of this room was the removal of an exterior window that faced into our master closet. Don't let that statement fool you though, this space did get a major (& necessary) inside-the-wall facelift (new insulation, new electrical, etc). If you don't believe me, look at the second photograph in this blog post. 

Disclaimer: I actually miss all the wallpaper that once graced the walls of our home. Another project for another day.

THE JOURNEY:
How to survive a renovation.
How to survive a renovation.
Some truths behind the heritage home reno.
Some truths behind the heritage home reno.
The main floor progress.
The main floor progress.
What happens when you live in a renovation zone.
What happens when you live in a renovation zone.
Gifts from The Madame.
Gifts from The Madame.
Styled corners (+ A GIVEAWAY).
Styled corners (+ A GIVEAWAY).
A quick & easy DIY to update your washroom.
A quick & easy DIY to update your washroom.
With Justine featured on LUX Beauty Boutique.
With Justine featured on LUX Beauty Boutique.
The progress report. [ part four ]
The progress report. [ part four ]
Hashtag flashback Friday.
Hashtag flashback Friday.
The progress report. [ part three ]
The progress report. [ part three ]
washroom update // no.3
washroom update // no.3
washroom update // no.2
washroom update // no.2
washroom update // no.1
washroom update // no.1
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.7
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.7
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.6
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.6
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.5
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.5
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.4
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.4
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.3
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.3
The progress report. [ part two ]
The progress report. [ part two ]
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.1
reno lessons from The Madame // vol.1
My carpenter.
My carpenter.
The progress report. [ part one ]
The progress report. [ part one ]
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TIP: If this photo has inspired you to turn all your books around to achieve a monochromatic heaven let me give you one piece of advice... Organize them in 'to-read', 'read-and-will-never-read-again', & 'often-needed' piles. Trust me, this will make your book searches tremendously easier! 

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SHOP MY HOME:

As you may expect, many items in my office are garage sale + antique shop finds, but there are some items you can still purchase! I have linked them below (& shared some other similar finds). 

Of Quartz macrame plant hanger + fringe cushion + mudcloth cushion  //  The Oak Closet wicker baskets (hung on my wall)  //  Karolin Schnoor calendar print framed by Mill Creek Picture Framing  // Wayfair area rug  //  Letterfolk quote board

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In my opinion, no room is complete without a family heirloom. This old, wooden chair is the only one remaining from a dining set that was once situated in my father's childhood farmhouse. 

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SHOP MY OUTFIT:

Aritzia tee bought second-hand from The Oak Closet  //  Old Navy cigarette pants (uber cozy + on sale!)

 

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Lastly, a very special thank you to Emilie Iggiotti who captured my home office so beautifully. Be sure to check out her website + blog, she takes the dreamiest of photos. xx

Cheers, j.

RELATED
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The washroom reveal.
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Six things every summer oasis needs.
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The hallway + stairwell reveal.
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In the reveals
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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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FOUR, LITTLE IG BOXES

The softer side of a rather harsh winter.
“Sometimes the most holy thing we can do is to be still. To sit down and twirl the fork and eat the pasta we’re given.” - @erinloechner •• Or in this case, cherry delight - the first dessert I’ve ever attempted from scratch, which happens to be my mother’s recipe, and is served on a plate from the set used throughout my childhood. How are you finding moments of ‘slow’ this long weekend?
Happy love day ♥︎. Last year, we built an epic blanket fort. This year, we are having an epic appetizer night. Now ... to choose a 90s romance film to watch ... suggestions? Photographer: @nathanw_photo
I can promise you this room is not clean RN. Not. Even. Close. Anywho ... swipe to travel back in time to spring 2014. Kudos to my very talented husband (who makes all my reno dreams come true with his mad skills). Photographer: @emilieiggiottiphotos #heritagehomereno
 

VINYL ON REPEAT THIS WEEK

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VINTAGE BLOG POSTS (the archives)
The softer side of a rather harsh winter.
“Sometimes the most holy thing we can do is to be still. To sit down and twirl the fork and eat the pasta we’re given.” - @erinloechner •• Or in this case, cherry delight - the first dessert I’ve ever attempted from scratch, which happens to be my mother’s recipe, and is served on a plate from the set used throughout my childhood. How are you finding moments of ‘slow’ this long weekend?
Happy love day ♥︎. Last year, we built an epic blanket fort. This year, we are having an epic appetizer night. Now ... to choose a 90s romance film to watch ... suggestions? Photographer: @nathanw_photo
I can promise you this room is not clean RN. Not. Even. Close. Anywho ... swipe to travel back in time to spring 2014. Kudos to my very talented husband (who makes all my reno dreams come true with his mad skills). Photographer: @emilieiggiottiphotos #heritagehomereno
I am 98% certain that I have resolved the ‘great sofa debate’ that was up on my IG stories a few days ago ... and the winner (for now ... dear Lord do not let me change my mind again) is ... *drum roll* ... the new caramel sofa. #heritagehomereno
The power went out this afternoon, which was the perfect excuse to snuggle up under a patchwork blanket and take a long nap. (Side note: My cousin, @kylerzeleny, writes some neat books and takes some cool photos).

 

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