Featured
Getting a little crafty, yall! Nothing too crazy. Anyone can make this DIY Fall Wreath I made. Especially if you watch my expert Instagram stories on how-to! Ha! Ha! All jokes aside, I found everything I needed to make this wreath at Old Time Pottery. They have some of the prettiest florals I’ve seen! It […]
Read
Featured
I recently got out all of my fall décor and started playing with it. Ha! I think décor for me is like toys for kids. It is a fun outlet but it can get expensive. I decided to put together a fall tablescape with items I already had. With the exception of a few pumpkins […]
Read
Featured
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..” No, not Christmas……FALL! Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas too. Fall is just packed with fun and less stress! The cooler temps (if you aren’t in Alabama!), the colorful leaves, pumpkin picking, and of course Halloween! I was super excited when Old Time Pottery asked me […]
Read
Featured
Move over BBQ, this is a table for Brunch! Brunch is one of my favorite ways to entertain. Your menu can vary from breakfast food to desserts and everything in between. It’s good for baby showers or just getting together with friends. Oh and it involves Mimosas! I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with […]
Read
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
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 […]