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Well it’s officially Spring! Is it warm where you live? It is feeling more like Spring here in Alabama. In honor of the first day of Spring I thought I’d share with you the fairy gardens we made last year! These were so fun to make! Don’t you just love miniature anything? Fairies are surrounded with whimsy […]
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I love moss! You love moss! Everyone loves moss! I’ve been using moss in my spring and summer décor for years. I’m noticing now that a lot of people are enjoying the bright green stuff in their homes. It adds a ton of fresh color and texture to centerpieces, vases, bowls, fillers, just about anything. […]
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It may seem crazy to be “making over” a new house! We moved in such a hurry there were still things we wanted to do. Also, after you’ve lived in it for awhile you start to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Luckily I have a handy husband! He did ask me the other […]
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The most exciting thing happened yesterday! Target featured my playroom Instagram photo on their AwesomeShop Feed! I think I am still in shock! It’s a cool way to shop right from pictures they find on Instagram and Pinterest. Check it out! So, I thought I’d show you a couple of pictures of my playroom transformation. […]
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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 […]