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We recently added an awesome fire pit area to the side of our barn. It is a great space to hang out under the trees and twinkle lights and watch a movie on the projector screen. As you know, Fall is my favorite time of year and I couldn’t wait to get this area decorated […]
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Here is an easy Fall project for you that doesn’t cost a lot! These trees add a colorful pop on our front porch and at night they turn magical! HOW TO: Grab a planter or urn that you already have for the bases. Next we trimmed two tomato cages we already had to the height […]
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It’s time for my favorite project of the year! Our Halloween front porch! When Old Time Pottery asked me to do a Halloween porch three years ago I was a little nervous. I was afraid I couldn’t do it without it being tacky. It turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever! […]
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I started a YouTube channel! For my first video, I created this cute ghost vase and flower arrangement. Check out my tutorial below! Please subscribe to see new projects weekly! If you don’t have YouTube, here’s a quick summary of this DIY- I started by grabbing a white vase I already owned and I added […]
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These adorable creatures made out of pumpkins just blow my mind! The creativity with pumpkin carving just increases every year. Now you can create almost anything you want out of these pretty fall gourds. BONUS-kids will love helping you design your creatures! Hungry Caterpillar Honey Bear Scare-dy Cat Creepy Ants Find out […]
September 16, 2009
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I just fell in love with these Lantern Pumpkins when I saw them! There are so many ways to decorate pumpkins these days but these are truly unique. How great would they look going up your front steps or down your sidewalk? Get the how-to here! (photo from countryliving.com)
September 9, 2009
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One of my favorite shops-Fancy Flours has a new website! The new design is so user friendly and full of eye candy! They have tips and and how-tos on every baking project you could dream of. I could spend all day looking at their new fall and Halloween ideas, toppers, cupcake wrappers, cupcake stands etc etc! Here are a few […]
September 3, 2009
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We're extending our FREE SHIPPING at Hostess Jo through LABOR DAY! Be sure to check out our football themed pieces, NEW Halloween goodies and our Harvest section for all of your fall celebrations! Get them now while shipping is FREE! Football Season Koozie Pick Your Poison Halloween Glass Slippers Let's Connect! Are you on Facebook? […]
August 29, 2009
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Just a little note to let you know we are offering FREE SHIPPING at Hostess Jo!! Beat the heat and shop from home! Just enter coupon code "freeship" at checkout. Hurry-this promotion ends August 31! Stock up now for the holidays! Here's a peek at our new Halloween accessories! Scary Skull Cocktail Picks and […]
August 14, 2009
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I saw Wicked for the second time this past weekend and was reminded of just how amazing it is! Nothing compares to seeing it in NYC but this was very close. Not to mention my six year old niece went and it was great seeing it through her eyes too. We both share a love […]
April 7, 2009
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Just wanted to let you know my store www.southernsurroundings.com has a few Halloween items left and they are 50% OFF! Also on sale are all of our Fall/Pumpkin servingware! As always all orders over $50 receive FREE GROUND SHIPPING!
October 27, 2008
