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There's nothing better to have on a hot summer evening than a cool salad.  This salad looks delicious with its spicy seasonings and its cool sour cream dressing.  YUM. Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad   Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 1/2 cups) Ingredients Dressing: 1/3  cup  chopped fresh cilantro 2/3  cup  light sour cream 1  […]

July 22, 2009

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Well the Sweet Pea shower was a success!  This theme was a lot of fun to work with and pretty easy too.  This shower was done on a budget and in a short amount of time but I think it turned out pretty well. The mom-to-be loved it, and that is most important :)   The mom-to-be does not […]

July 20, 2009

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Have I told you lately how much I love anything BIRCH?  I love adding little touches of it all over my house.  This rustic table is so easy and budget friendly!  Now I just need to visit somewhere Birch trees grow!   21 logs, 19" tall and 3" to 4" in diameter Paper-covered wire (available at […]

July 17, 2009

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Are you Hostess Jo's friend on Facebook?  If you are, you could win this cute, functional BBQ condiment server.  Perfect for lettuce, tomatoes, and onions maybe… Once we have 175 fans on Facebook I'm going to give it away!  Please help us spread the word.

July 16, 2009

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Here is a pic of the favors I'm doing for the Sweet Pea shower this weekend.  I ordered the bottles and personalized stickers from here.  I filled them with Sour Apple Jelly Bellies to look like peas.  Check back next week for more pics from the shower!

July 15, 2009

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Here is another one of those interesting, lovely flower arrangements we talk about.  This time the vase is a large shell.  Perfect for summer decorating.  I think I've seen these large shells at Michael's.    Seashell Arrangement How-To1. Choose a sizable shell that sits securely — without rocking or falling over — when its aperture, […]

July 14, 2009

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I need these birds.  Don't you think? Sheesham Birds   Find them at West Elm.

July 13, 2009