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DIY Boxwood Backdrop

I styled this dessert table for a wedding in October. I loved how it turned out... I especially love the Boxwood Backdrop that I created. I've seen so much artificial Boxwood being used in Canada and thought to myself how can I incorporate this into my design. This is what I came up with! I also worked with an amazing graphic designer who created the monogram sign that I hung with clear wire floating in front of the Boxwood Backdrop. This look was so clean and classic. It was super easy... the Boxwood snaps together to create one big piece. I then zip tied the Boxwood to the poles for a finished look. This was simple but can be used for many … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday to ME!

Happy Birthday to Me! Seriously, don't these  Cupcakes look delicious? SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES YIELD: 24 CUPCAKES + 12 MINI CUPCAKES SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: •For Caramel Cupcakes 1 box Duncan Hines Signature Caramel Cake Mix* (or Butter Cake Mix or Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix with half a cup of caramel sauce) 3 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup Coffee-Mate Caramel Macchiato liquid creamer 1/2 cup water •For Salted Caramel Frosting 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup dulce de leche caramel 1 (8 … [Read more...]

Dessert Table

  Beautiful Dessert table styled and designed by Johnston Style. It's no surprise I LOVE a good dessert table- I worked with my sweet friend at Cookies by Courtney & Company and came up with an amazing design that fit the wedding style. I think these cookies were a HIT for all ages. I added some Beaverton Bakery vanilla mini cupcakes along with a Mummy Wrapped four tiered cake chosen by the Bride & Groom. This wedding was beautiful and couldn't have been more proud to be such a big part of their day! Hope you have FUN plans for your weekend? TGIF! … [Read more...]

Kimono Weather

Kimono Capes are the hottest trend this Fall. My friend at A Stylish Design custom makes and designs these amazing capes. They are so comfortable and super stylish. You can choose your print on her site HERE. Also, sign up for her email list and she will send you the newest pattern, styles when they are released. These kimono's are made with highest quality fabrics and are so soft. Another great idea is buy one for a Holiday gift. It's that time of year to be starting to think about gift giving!  Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend...   … [Read more...]

November Goals

It's my Birthday month... I like celebrating all month long. It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy Fall. I am so excited for November this year. First of all it's Election year... My Birthday is on November 8th! (Election Day) Second, I LOVE Thanksgiving... Heading to my parents this year and I can hardly wait! Recap on Goals for November are... HOME Decorate for Holidays Bring Christmas Decorations from storage Prepare Holiday dinner tables HEALTH Pilates Be mindful of what I eat Walk Listen to my Body SAVOR Fall leaves falling Quality time with Kids (Hawaii) Starbucks Holiday cups coming … [Read more...]

Monster Treats For Halloween

I am beyond excited to share with you my very first TV appearance on KATU News "Afternoon Live" I can't even begin to thank you, my loyal followers for encouraging and supporting me along my journey. If it wasn't for YOU I would have never been in this position to be able to share these amazing treat ideas with everyone on TV! I'm so happy with the end result- To be honest, I was a little freaked out- heehee! This was a BUCKET LIST item for me!   … [Read more...]

Hallo- Bar Cart

Trick or Treat! I always set up my bar cart for the Holidays- You never know WHO will be stopping by, especially on Halloween night. Bath and Body Works sell some of my favorite candles. I really love the smell of them as well as the decoration on the jar. This is one I found this season, I didn't want to burn it away because it smelt so yummy- oops! I found these wines at World Market- I picked them because of their cool labels. Sometimes, that is how I find the best wines. For more BAR CART ideas head over to my Pinterest page -follow along at "Johnston Style" I have a complete board of how to decorate your bar cart! Super FUN for the … [Read more...]

Entry Table

Sometimes the littlest things make me the happiest. I love my entry table- I decorate it every season. It's become a staple in our home- Friends little and big enjoy sampling from my jars. I typically fill my jars with a variety of candy. I love how it looks and is so colorful. Find a corner in your home that you LOVE and continue to give it special love during the Holiday season! … [Read more...]

Spooky Milkshake

My kids LOVE Milkshakes! These four items I tried to keep stocked in our house... Tillamook Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk, Hershey's Chocolate and Reddi Whip whipping cream. My sweet friend Shannon over at Plum Street Prints sells this adorable spotted paper in her shop. I thought it was perfect for this Spooky Milkshake shot! … [Read more...]

Trick or Treat

If you are going to treat yourself this Halloween make sure you purchase one of these Disco Drink Cups. They are the coolest thing this Halloween and they make a perfect Hostess gift. They come with a pink plastic straw but for my Halloween party, I decided to add FUN paper straws. Find the Packed Party Disco Drink as well as the Party Straws in my shop- Johnston Style. Cheers! … [Read more...]