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Valentines Breakfast Brunch Board

There is something so FUN about creating a breakfast board. I am crazy about these heart shaped waffles. I used my mini waffle maker that I got last Valentines Day.   I picked up my favorite spreads at the store. I included Hazelnut Spread, Raspberry Preserves and Classic maple syrup. Other suggestions you could include are Vanilla yogurt, whipping cream.   … [Read more...]

Pantry Organization

Happy New Year! I love decorating for the Holidays but there is something so freeing to pack it up and put it all away when the Season is over. I also love entertaining during the Season so my pantry begins to be the caught all for a lot of leftovers. I had half eaten boxes of crackers, 4 extra cans of frosting, extra candies for decorating. I bought three boxes of Chex cereal so I could make Chex Mex but never got around to it. (finally I did) So, once I got all my Christmas decorations put away I headed straight to the pantry for a little clean out. When we built this house, I wanted a pantry large enough to house a cabinet with … [Read more...]

Holiday Guides 2021

                            Thanks for following along here on my BLog... You can also follow me on Instagram @johnstonstyle Another way to follow my favorite posts is... Follow my shop @johnstonstyle on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! … [Read more...]

Fresh Greenery Front Porch Decor

Tis' the Season for fresh PINE! I found all of these amazing arrangements at The Home Depot... RUN! They won't last long. I'll be sharing my front porch decorations very soon. Stay tuned... … [Read more...]

Black Friday Sales

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope your kitchen is working overtime & I hope your hearts are FULL! I'm happy to be highlighting for YOU the 2021 Black Friday + Cyber Monday SALES. Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite sales/stores as well as products I just purchased on SALE & during pre-Holiday season. I'm obsessed with the Kate Spade Martini Shaker from Nordstrom... This would make an awesome gift for the entertainer in your family. The "falala" pillow from Pottery Barn also would make a great gift. This time of the year: sweaters, candles, pajama sets are always a good idea. I'm also kinda obsessing over Tartan Plaid … [Read more...]

Spooky Oreo Bat Truffles

Ingredients: Oreos, Black Sugar, Red Hot Candies, Cream Cheese, Black Icing Red Hots + Black icing dots for eyes Prepping Truffles Finished Truffles displayed. Dipping the truffles in the chocolate was a lot harder than I thought. A special trick I did was freeze them first, it made them easier to dip in the chocolate.   INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened 36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed 4 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted 2 cups black sanding sugar cookie icing + red hots INSTRUCTIONS Remove and discard the filling from 5 OREO cookies; break each … [Read more...]

Interior Halloween Decorations

Today I’m sharing Functional + Fun Halloween decorations. I love entertaining and I love it when I can entertain without all of the hostess fuss. I love grab-n-go stations so my guests can serve themselves. On Halloween night, I plan on making a soup station, a charcuterie board and this beverage station. My pumpkin beverage container will be filled with Apple Cider and thin apple slices. On my self serve station I have paper cups, wine glasses & plastic cups for drinks. Paper plates and napkins for grab-n-go candies/snacks. When you are hosting and you plan ahead, it allows you to enjoy the party with your guests. SHOP THIS POST: … [Read more...]

Apple Cider Sangria

INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle, standard size of pinot grigio 2 1/2 cups fresh apple cider 1 cup club soda 1/2 cup ginger brandy 3 honey crisp apples, chopped 3 pears, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients together and stir, stir, stir. Refrigerate for an hour or so (or longer!) before serving.   SHOP THIS LOOK: … [Read more...]

Chipotle Caramel Chex Mix

INGREDIENTS:  1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 3 cups rice chex cereal 3 cups corn chex cereal 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup peanuts 1 cup cashews INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the butter, corn syrup, sugar, chipotle pepper and smoked paprika in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second incredible, stirring after each, until the butter is melted and the mixture combines. Stir it well so it looks caramely. Place the chex … [Read more...]

Buffalo Chicken Dip

INGREDIENTS  2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup of your favorite blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup of your favorite ranch dressing 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro FOR SERVING: crackers chips baguettes celery carrots INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat your oven to 375. Spray a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, … [Read more...]