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We are welcoming Spring to our home this week with a bit of new decor from Old Time Pottery! I decided to refresh the entry table first since it’s the first thing you see as you come in the house. This is one of my favorite spaces to change up for the seasons. As always, […]
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Before I start this post I just want to say I am not an artist by any means! I kept seeing these textured art pieces all over Pinterest and thought maybe I can make one! I do not have the thousands of dollars to spend on a piece of art. Plus I don’t want to […]
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With all of the rain we’ve had lately I’m expecting a super turn out of flowers this Spring! Since it’s been so gloomy lately, I decided to cheer up the indoors with some faux florals. My favorite place for seasonal décor, Old Time Pottery, has some of the prettiest Spring florals! I just love the […]
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Today I’m sharing with you this easy DIY Rustic Candlestick Holder. When I saw this on Liz Marie Blog I knew it would look great in our dining room! It makes a big statement but is still simple and sleek. Plus all of these candles add a cozy glow perfect for winter. This was super […]
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As promised, here are a few photos of my kitchen with some Christmas décor! I didn’t do a whole lot of decorating in the kitchen. It seems to have so much going on anyway. Cooking, homework, artwork, etc. I do wish I had put up a wreath on my hood. Maybe next year! You may […]
December 17, 2016
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The tree is up! Don’t you just love a real tree with colored lights? Reminds me of my childhood. Ours would probably be considered “vintage” these days. No specific style, just full of ornaments from Christmases past. A few from my childhood, handmade ones by the girls and some new mixed in. The big question- white […]
December 13, 2016
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Wow, blogging sure has changed since 2009! Truth is, my home has been decorated for Christmas for weeks. I see all of these beautiful Holiday Home Tour blog posts and I am totally intimidated. I have no experience in photography. Do not have Photoshop. Just an iPhone. I’ve been taking photos over and over trying to […]
December 12, 2016
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Meet Hostess Jo Hi, I’m Joanna Keel-your resident homebody! I first formed “Hostess Jo” in early 2008 as an online store selling items for home entertaining. I found a passion for blogging through its partner site, Let’s Entertain. After starting a family in 2010, I decided to close my online shop and focus on my […]
November 16, 2016
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Here are the photos from the baby shower! The baby shower was hosted at a local cafe, which decor happens to be yellow and orange. I really lucked out with all the decorations. The vases came from Micheal’s for about $1 a piece. Notice the one with the honeycomb pattern! The birds, butterflies, and bees […]
October 2, 2010
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Lena from Zeina Lena Design did these wonderful invitations for the "B" themed baby shower. FYI-Lena also did Jo's invites for her baby shower. The invitations really set the tone for the shower. The papaya and poppy colors were used throughout for the decorations. She also did these wonderful circles to use for cupcake toppers. […]
September 4, 2010
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So, the baby shower went off without a hitch this weekend! Until I can post the photos, here is my inspiration for the shower. I needed a gender neutral shower as the mom-to-be wants the sex of the baby to be a surprise! I really fell in love with this "B is for Baby" themed […]
