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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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Cinco de Mayo is on a Friday this year! Yay! I could eat Mexican food everyday. Could you? It’s my favorite. Along with margaritas, sangria, Corona…you get the idea! Why not have a few friends over this year? Below is a super easy way to make your table look more festive. All I did was […]
May 4, 2017
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We’ve been iced in for two days so I’ve been spending a lot of time on Pinterest! I don’t usually decorate my home for Valentine’s Day but I came across the cutest idea for making Cupid’s Arrows as décor! I love arrows in everyday décor and these Valentine Arrows add just enough whimsy without being too […]
January 9, 2017
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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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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 […]
August 26, 2010
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We have wonderful news in the world of Hostess Jo! Baby Reese is finally here. Reese Marie was born Saturday August 14. She weighed in at 7 lbs 6 oz, 20 inches long, and is the perfect baby in every way! Pictures to follow soon. Momma Jo is currently resting up and until then I […]
August 16, 2010
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I'm so excited to share with you the photos from my Nesting Baby Shower my wonderful friends threw me this past weekend! The decorations were gorgeous plumes, birds, nests and butterflies- all pretty in pink and green. I am so lucky to have such great girlfriends to throw me such a lovely shower. Look closely… there are so many […]
June 28, 2010
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Hi Everyone! So sorry for the long break. I have a good reason though-I am expecting a baby girl come August!! I have no other excuse for not blogging besides being totally wrapped up in all things baby! I have really missed you in the meantime. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Spring. I […]
